Intro | dir. Janusz Orlik | W. Deneka KLUCZ THEATRE

TypeTheatre/Dance

LocationSala Wielka

Hour

d. 19

Datum 18.10.2026

Price

40 zł (n), 30 zł (u, ozN), 31 zł (OzN with assistance)

Performance with audio description and translation into Polish sign language.

You enter a world where reality intertwines with

Imagination, and logic gives way to absurdity.

Every movement, breath, sound, word, element of the costume are

part of a larger puzzle, the meaning of which may elude. “Intro

is the madness of imagination. A spectacle governed by the logic of a dream dream, in

You can be who you want to be for a moment. But in a dream - as it is in a dream -

desires mingle with nightmares,” reads Peter's review

Dobrowolsky.

“Intro” consists of a series of dance etudes created

by nine artists of Teatr Klucz and united in colorful,

choreographic landscape by Janusz Orlik. These people do not play roles

written by others, but they build their own stage presence, drawing from

own experiences, desires and imagination. It's their stories, their visions, their

the courage to cross the boundaries — physical and those that exist only in

our heads.

Beneath the surface of “Intro”, another story pulsates — about

exclusion, stereotypes and a world that mercilessly rejects what is not

It is part of his idea of perfection.

“Klucz Theatre is once again putting the theatrical to shame

Mainstream. Intro at the same time

an absurd fiesta and a political blow to the nose of the mentzens of this world,” he concluded in

Review by Dominik Gac.

“Intro” is a manifesto of courage, creativity and need

expression. Music, body, chaos and order—all this is made up of

an experience that can surprise, amuse, confuse you, or

and change.

The play “Intro” took 16th place in the list of 25 most interesting performances of the 2025-26 season in Poland, published by the monthly “Teatr”. In addition, the magazine's critics singled out the show for its choreography.

“The Key Theatre is a phenomenon. Poznanska

group led for several seasons by choreographer and dancer Janusz Orlik

has grown into one of the most interesting phenomena of Polish theater,” he writes in the pages

“Theater” Dominik Gac.

Klucz is one of the few theatre ensembles in Poland composed of

artists with disabilities who, despite lack of formal

Professional education has reached a high level of professionalization. theirs

the performances enjoy the interest and recognition of the public and

critics (-check), are invited to stages all over Poland, win awards and

Distinctions. Created in 2022, the play “Tranquillo” received the main

prize in the National Competition for the Best Independent Theatre Performance

“The Best OFF”! The 2024 play “Amoroso”

was ranked 5th among the 25 most interesting performances of the 2024/25 season in

Poland according to the largest, prestigious magazine devoted to the arts

performative — the monthly “Teatr”

(https://teatr-pismo.pl/najlepsze-spektakle-sezonu-1-5/). Two years later, in the same year

Overall, “Intro” came in 16th place

(https://teatr-pismo.pl/najlepsze-spektakle-sezonu-16-20/). In addition, the Critics Guild appreciated

“Intro” for choreography.)

Artists of the Klucz Theatre are participants of the Therapy Workshop

Class “Przylesie” run by the Na Tak Association. Their adventure with

theatre began 20 years ago, with theatre workshops conducted by

therapist Hanna Rynowiecka and actor Wojciech Deneka. For ten years, the group

works at Centrum Kultury ZAMEK. In 2021, he took over the artistic care of her

Janusz Orlik (www.januszorlik.com), dancer, choreographer

and a dance educator.

2026 is the year of the circular anniversaries of the Klucz Theatre! 20 years on stage, 10 years

professional artistic work in the ZAMEK Culture Center!

SIMPLY PUT, THE INFORMATION IN

PLAIN LANGUAGE:

We invite

for a performance of the Key Theater, which is called “Intro”.

The Word

“intro” means: introduction, introduction.

This show does not tell any story.

Actors from the Klucz Theater

They're not pretending to be someone else. They show their

own feelings and ideas.

“Intro”

It's like a puzzle — it's messed up and crazy.

On

On stage you will see nine artists with disabilities.

They will

move, dance, dress up in different outfits and talk a little.

The words will be translated into Polish sign language.

We will show the “Intro” with an audio description - people who do not see will get headphones.

In the headphones they will hear a description of everything that happens on the stage.

The Key Theater is a theater group. This group works and prepares performances in

ZAMEK Cultural Center in Poznań. Her artistic tutor is Janusz Orlik.

Janusz is a dancer and creator of dance performances.

direction, scenography, musical development:

Janusz Orlik

choreographic supervision: Janusz Orlik (choreographies

co-created with Teatru Klucz)

assistant director, therapeutic care: Antek Kurjata

performed by: Bartosz Dopytalski, Mariusz Józefiak,

Jarosław Kubiak, Antek Kurjata, Daniel Laskowski, Bartosz Pawlowski, Lidia

Piskorska, Karol Solski, Magdalena Szalbierz, Arkadiusz Zmijewski

costumes: Agnieszka Ostrowska

lighting design: Arkadiusz Kuczyński, Janusz Orlik

interpretation in PJM: Karina

Aksenchuk

audio description: Marcin

Głowinski

production: ZAMEK Culture Centre in Poznań

Premiere: 28.05.2026

The show was created and presented in

as part of the Europe Beyond Access project, thanks to a grant from the Creative programme

Europe.

REVIEWS:

Ø Piotr Dobrowolski “I become”:

A performance in which the artists

and artists - using images, movement, costumes and only very rarely operating

In words, they describe their world. At the same time, they oscillate on the border of stage fiction

and hard reality.”

“The intro is a play about the freedom that is possible in the theater, but

It is also about its limitations, which even the theatre cannot overcome.”

“Actresses and actors of the Theater

Key use their particular job to address the topic of roles and responsibilities

social, dreams and necessities that are sometimes conditioned by our

bodies, for many of us - though not all equally - being

It's a special kind of prison.”

“Accuracy - ostensibly

ambiguous - the performance of the Klucz Theater reminds us that to the theater, and especially

You can't go to such a theater with impunity.”

Ø Dominik Gac “Do not sleep!” :

“Poznan artists are not

They explain themselves by difference, they delight in it. Everyone present on the stage

Performers have an added charisma.”

“The intro is ironic,

artistically refined, at times touching and acute. (...) at the same time

is a proof of the maturity of the Poznań team, which celebrates

20th anniversary (and decade of professional work at CK Zamek).”

Ø Jadwiga Śmielecka “Fasten your belts, we are taking off”:

“The multi-threaded spectacle slips away

with clear interpretations. However, understanding is not the main thing here —

certainly not as important as being open to experiencing and feeling. “Intro”

is a manifestation of the need to be seen and heard.”

“The intro is an important spectacle. It proves that art and theater still have

chance for originality, can carry original meanings and fulfill important

social tasks.”

AVAILABILITY:

Ø

motion show with little text

spoken language translated into Polish sign language;

performance presented with audio description;

suggested age: 16+;

duration: approx. 60 minutes;

Ø Tickets:

A person with a disability is entitled to a ticket

relief. This ticket will be verified based on the statement

about disability.

A person with a disability who needs assistance can purchase a discount ticket

at a price of 1 PLN higher than indicated in the price list. As part of this

of the ticket, she is guaranteed admission together with an assistant. This ticket

will be verified

based on a disability statement.

the audience (s) sit on chairs set on

amphitheatre auditorium (max. 200 persons); seats are unnumbered; persons

we provide seats in the first row for those moving on strollers;

The amphitheater auditorium is located in front of

stage. Distance from the playing field to the first row of the audience: approx. 2 m;

people with alternative motor skills and/or having

problems with movement, they will be able to enter the hall before the performance in

first order;

In some scenes of the show, he appears.

louder music;

in some scenes of the performance in the hall reigns

semi-darkness;

more intense, variable light.

People who like to know what

to expect in a new place, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the “Preliminary Guide” about CK ZAMEK and the list of toilets for people with mobility disabilities.

HOW TO

GET TO THE CASTLE CULTURAL CENTER?

The main entrance to the ZAMEK Culture Centre is from Święty Street

Marcin. It is also available for wheelchair users. To the person

with visual impairment we can provide assistance in moving

in the space of CK ZAMEK and in reaching the building from the nearest

of the environment. If you need support in this regard, please write to Anna

Pawłowska: a.pawlowska@ckzamek.pl.

More information in the “Accessibility” tab on our website.