This year’s edition will focus on attentiveness to relationships, proving that theatre can teach us to look at the world from a different perspective and enrich our outlook. Audiences will have the chance to enjoy performances from Japan, Norway, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands. Five days full of artistic discoveries await – from intimate storytelling and shadow theatre to musical shows and circus acrobatics. In addition to performances, there will also be an Outdoor Day packed with attractions for the whole family. In the gardens and on the terraces of the OPT Zamek in Leśnica, a special zone of creative activities will be set up, where parents and children can spend time together taking part in a variety of workshops.
Here, everyone can feel like a true circus artist! Children will have the chance to create their own stage design, warm up their bodies and voices in a professional style, discover the joy of improvisation, and visit the laughter room. It will also be an opportunity to try walking on a line or juggling. There will be no shortage of skill-based games, perfect for bringing the whole family together.
Film Workshops
New Horizons Cinema will invite participants into the world of cinema, where children and adults can create film puzzles, clapperboards, illustrated memory reels, and design film posters together. It will be a unique opportunity to see cinema from behind the scenes.
Creativity and Craft Zone
Akademia KAOS will prepare a karate show and various sports games. There will also be workshops in wicker crafting, coloring activities, and face painting. Kryjówka – Creative Workshop will host sessions where participants can make their own keychain or backpack pendant – a beautiful decoration and keepsake.
Avelewa will invite everyone to “Self-Coronation,” a workshop for creating crowns from recycled materials, while LeMaLino will demonstrate how to make your own stamp using linocut. The Centre for Creative Practices Zamek will organize the collage workshop Postcard from Leśnica, inspired by the history and nature of the area.
Mind and Development Zone
Superminds Academy will present the basics of mental arithmetic on the soroban, the Japanese abacus, and conduct fascinating scientific experiments. Sisters in the Game will prepare board games that develop logical thinking and highlight the importance of cooperation.
BrainConcept will host BrainRX cognitive skills training sessions, designed to strengthen memory, concentration, and logical thinking. In the emotions and relationships zone run by Rodzic-lider, there will be coloring activities with messages and mini-workshops about feelings.
Language and Education
Gerelis – The Language School of Wrocław will create a playful language zone with the participation of native speakers. The youngest participants can also look forward to salt dough workshops and face painting. For adults, Anna Sanecka will lead an interactive lecture, Mom! Dad! Take me to the theatre!, exploring the value of experiencing theatre together with children.
“Dziecinada” is a festival that connects generations and invites everyone to experience art together. Thanks to its wide range of performances and workshops, there is something for everyone. Once again, Wrocław will prove that theatre can be a true celebration open to all, regardless of age. We encourage you to join the fun and create unforgettable memories!
The festival is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, the City of Wrocław, Flanders State of the Art, the Performing Arts Fund NL, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
