Submitted on 06.07.2026 by IAM

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute’s Theatre and Performance Programme

Postać tancerza we mgle
"Threesome/Trzy" by Wojciech Grudziński, photo: Pietro Bertora

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute supports a wide range of theatre initiatives, from co-producing and presenting performances at international festivals to organising workshops, publishing professional publications, and facilitating networking opportunities. Together, these activities help foster meaningful partnerships and build lasting relationships that encourage international artistic exchange.

What we do in the field of theatre and performance?  

  • Co-Productions – Oracle dir. Łukasz Twarkowski (Dailes Theatre et al.); Malign Junction (Goodbye, Berlin), chor. Alex Baczyński-Jenkins (ABJ Studio et al.); Cute&Awkward, chor. Wojciech Grudziński (Frascati, Amsterdam); Deeper, dir. Gosia Wdowik (Festival Theaterformen, Germany).

  • International partnerships – Santarcangelo Festival, Bazaar Festival, Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Festival de Otoño, Athens Epidaurus Festival.

  • Supporting emerging directors and choreographers, including Krzysztof Zygucki, Michał Telega, and Aleksandra Jakubczak

  • Promoting diversity and inclusion.

  • Cooperation with cultural institutions in acceding countries. 

  • Networking events.

Tancerka z mikrofonem
„Rapeflower” by Hana Umeda, photo: Pietro Bertora

Collaboration with IAM means:

  • Cooperation in the production of cultural events and projects worldwide. 

  • Support of all valuable initiatives related to the international promotion of Polish culture.

  • Organisation of study visits in Poland.

  • Access to a network of international contacts. 

Magda Szpecht na scenie
Magdalena Szpecht's performance "She Stands In The Middle Of The Battlefield", photo: Karolina Jóźwiak

The Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM) brings Polish culture to people around the world. Being a state institution, it creates lasting interest in Polish culture and art through strengthening the presence of Polish artists on the global stage. It initiates innovative projects, supports international cooperation and cultural exchange. It promotes the work of both established and promising artists, showing the diversity and richness of our culture. The Adam Mickiewicz Institute is also responsible for the Culture.pl website, a comprehensive source of knowledge about Polish culture. More information: https://iam.pl/en

Postacie na scenie
Łukasz Grudziński's performance "BOW", photo: Pat Mic
Ewa Dziarnowska podczas performancu
"This resting patience" by Ewa Dziarnowska, photo: Pietro Bertora

 

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Culture.pl is the largest and most comprehensive source of knowledge about Polish culture, run by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (IAM). We provide reliable information about the most important phenomena and trends in culture, as well as events organised in Poland and abroad. Here you will find profiles of artists, reviews, essays and expert analyses that portray the richness of Polish art. We publish in eight languages, bringing Poland’s contribution to global culture and humanistic heritage closer to an international audience.

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