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Katowice
The Puppet and Actor Theatre "Athenaeum", created in 1945, is one of the oldest institutions of this kind in Poland. The current theater repertoire is mainly addressed to children. It includes both the classic fairy tale and contemporary items. The performances combine in a way that differs from the staging schemes forms of puppet theater with live-action scene. The Athenaeum Gallery also operates at the theater.
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Bielsko-Biała
The Banialuka Puppet Theater in Bielsko is one of the oldest puppet theaters in Poland and one of the most well-known in the world. It was founded in 1947 by plastic artists Jerzy Zitzman and Zenobiusz Zwolski. This artistic pedigree has left its mark on the face of the institution. Great impressive performances are staged here. They are full of verve with a variety of means of expression and sublime plastic taste The theatre attracts not only children, but also an older audience.
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Chorzów
The Entertainment Theatre in Chorzów is one of the most important Polish theaters, specializing in musicals and musical performances. Its origins date back to the 1970s, but the theatre has borne its current name only since 1985. Since its inception, audiences have seen in Chorzow the most famous musicals, as well as the tragedies and comedies, and recitals of world stars. The seat of the theater is a historic, Art Nouveau building of the former, luxury hotel "Graf von Reden".
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Katowice
Silesian Philharmonic, founded in 1945, more than 60 years is known for promoting music among the communities of the Silesian region and the promotion of Polish musical culture abroad.
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Tychy
The theater, opened in 1965, now operates the theater impresario.
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Katowice
Theatre Korez belongs to a group of objects with a small movie theater.
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Sosnowiec
Sosnowiec can boast of one of the oldest professional theaters operating on Polish lands. In 1897, five years before the industrial center was grated city rights, a complex of buildings with the Winter and Summer Theaters had been opened. The first play was Aleksander Fredro’ comedy "Revenge". Today, the theatre repertoire is based on very good Polish and foreign literature. For a few seasons, the Zagłębie Theater has been the most interesting theatrical stage in the country.
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Częstochowa
The Częstochowa Philharmonic was established in March 1945. Its first building was located at 16 Dąbrowskiego Street. In the 1950s, a new concert hall was erected on the site of the Częstochowa synagogue burned by the Germans. The hall was designed by architect Tadeusz Gawłowski. The building represents the best traditions of Modernism. In terms of acoustics, the interior was arranged by sound engineer Witold Straszewicz.
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Zabrze
The Zabrze Philharmonic was founded in the spring of 1950. Its original name was the Philharmonic of the Trade Union of Miners. Its repertoire has evolved from operettas and operas to philharmonic concerts. It was to popularize music among workers. Right, from the start it has also conducted activity directed at a younger audience. In the 80s of the last century it changed its name for "National Philharmonic Orchestra", which resulted in the recognition by the authorities.
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Zabrze
The Gustaw Morcinek New Theatre in Zabrze was founded in 1959. It is housed in an old canteen of the Donnersmarck steel factory built in 1901. Since its inception, the theatre has played a significant role in the cultural life of the city, producing more than 220 premieres, among which there have been the real turnout hits. For over fifty years. It has also prepared a number of shows for the youngest audience.
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Rybnik
The Orchestra of the ROW Philharmonic in Rybnik was active in years 1960-1995. Its foundation is associated two brothers, Karol and Antoni Szafranek, who popularized music in Silesia in the interwar period. The orchestra was liquidated in the 90s of the twentieth century, but on 27th November 1999, as the Rybnick Philharmonic, it resumed work with a concert in the Saint Basilica of Saint Anthony
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Będzin
The Zagłębie Jan Dorman Children's Theatre in Będzin prepares theatrical performances for children. Its origin is closely connected with the figure of his patron. Jan Dorman (1912-1986), a native of Dębowa Góra (now a district of Sosnowiec), was an extraordinary creator: experimenter, director, actor, teacher, visual artist and sculptor. In 1945, Jan Dorman with his wife Janina initiated drama lessons in schools.
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