“Kingdmos” is a performance based on the story of Marta Stańczyk, an actress on the autism spectrum. A wordless performance, suitable for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, as well as non-Polish-speaking viewers.
It is a remarkable story about the beauty of our planet and a praise of its diversity. During the play, we learn the story of the magnificent queen of Venus, who has been observing the Earth and its inhabitants for a long time. During her observations, she sees the different creatures living in harmony with each other, and admires their interactions, as well as the emerging feelings. The play, based on colours and shapes, is the ideal performance for the youngest children who are beginning their adventure with theatre. This award-winning performance not only carries an important message, but also gives hope that the vision of a world where there is a place for everyone may come true! A performance for people with varying sensory sensitivities, including those on the autism spectrum.
Teatr Lalek Guliwer has existed in Warsaw for over 75 years. It was founded in October 1945 by a group of puppet art enthusiasts under the direction of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw graduate Irena Sowicka. The first base of the team was the hall Robotnicze Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Dzieci at 8 Marszałkowska St. in Warsaw. In April 1946, the first première took place there: Szewczyk Dratewka by Maria Kownacka, directed by Irena Sowicka. In December 1947, after the première of the play Guliwer w krainie liliputów (‘Gulliver in the Land of the Lilliputians’), the founder gave the theatre the name Guliwer, which is still known to this day.
Teatr Guliwer is a place open to dialogue with the audience, treating the audience as inspiring partners. It participates in artistic and social initiatives, remaining a space open to new ideas and diverse audiences. The priority is creating a theatre that responds to the contemporary challenges of the young generation and their carers. The institution ensures a high artistic level and acts as a modern, active cultural centre, in tune with the needs of the urban community. This is achieved through a carefully selected, diverse repertoire, the creation of valuable educational programmes, and cooperation with non-governmental organisations, cultural institutions, and the teaching community.
Text: Marta Stańczyk
Direction: Justyna Sobczyk
Co-direction, Choreography: Iza Chlewińska
Dramaturgy: Justyna Czarnota
Set Design: Magdalena Łazarczyk
Costumes, Puppets: Wisła Nicieja
Music: Sebastian Świąder
Video: Jan Domicz
Lighting: Sebastian Klim
Cast: Elżbieta Pejko, Anna Przygoda, Honorata Królikiewicz, Marta Stańczyk (in recording), Tomasz Kowol, Adam Wnuczko
Stage Manager: Natalia Molodchenko