Teatr Żydowski im. Ester Rachel Kamińskiej, Jewish theatre company in Warsaw, Poland
Teatr Żydowski im. Ester Rachel Kamińskiej is a theater company in Warsaw presenting performances in Yiddish and Polish. The venue sits at Grzybowski Square and provides headphones so audiences can follow a translation during shows.
The company formed in 1950 by joining theater groups from different Polish cities and moved to Warsaw in 1955. Its creation marked a cultural recovery after a period of tremendous loss.
The theater stages works by Jewish and Polish writers, showing how these stories still move audiences today. Visitors experience performances that portray Jewish life in all its different dimensions.
Visitors can check the program in advance and choose performances that match their language preference or interest. The theater is centrally located and easily accessible by public transportation.
The theater hosts an international competition for contemporary Jewish theatrical works, bringing together writers and artists from around the world. This event encourages new voices and fresh approaches to dramatic storytelling about Jewish experiences.
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