Translation power couple Barbara Bogoczek and Tony Howard share their music, film and poetry recommendations for you to #KatchUp with.
Tony Howard is Professor of English at the University of Warwick. Barbara Bogoczek is a translator and interpreter based in London. Their joint translations include works by Tadeusz Różewicz, Ewa Lipska, Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska and Stanisław Wyspiański. For #PolishCultureKatchUp they recorded a short podcast about the poetry of Janusz Różewicz, Krzysztof Kieslowski’s films, and music of Zbigniew Preisner or band Dagadana.
Listen to the whole podcast here and watch the stunning music video from Dagadana below.
Polish Jazz Festival – London | 11-27
Concerts by some of Poland's best and most recognised Jazz musicians in 3 of London's Top Music Venues.
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09.2026
27
09.2026
Events, Music
New Publication – The Acrobat by Wisława
Never before published in the United Kingdom, an English version of Szymborska's 'The Acrobat', translated by Clare Cavanagh, is being released by Faber Books on July 16th 2026.
07
07.2026
Events, Literature
Let’s meet at Gdynia’s 100th birthday –
In 2026, Gdynia celebrates its centenary. This is a truly unique anniversary, one that goes beyond official ceremonies; it is an invitation to come together, to be together, to celebrate as one and to experience a city that, from the very beginning, was conceived as a shared project.
01
01.2026
31
12.2026
News