Myths

The performance features intense lighting effects, including strobe lights.

The performance “Myths”, directed by Jakub Porcari, is an extraordinary journey into the world of gods and heroes, inspired by various versions of Greek mythology, with a clear reference to Hesiod’s “Theogony.” However, the creators of the performance go much further – their interpretation is immersed in the aesthetics and sensibility of contemporary pop culture.

On stage, we will meet the most powerful inhabitants of Olympus: Zeus, Hades, Apollo, Athena, Poseidon, and Hera. There will also be fascinating stories of heroes – the demigod Heracles and his twelve legendary labors, and the brave Theseus.

“Myths” is a performance where music and songs play a huge role, building the rhythm of the story and giving it a contemporary character. The creators combine humor with reflection, lightness with depth, and viewers can expect both good fun and moments of emotion. It is a story about power, ambition, relationships, and human (or perhaps divine?) weaknesses – shown in a modern, fresh, and moving way.

Creators

Directed by: Jakub Porcari
Set and Costume Design: Karolina Kubikowska
Music: Sławomir Kupczak
Vocal Consultation: Paulina Glinka

Cast

Łukasz Batko
Łukasz Bzura
Żaneta Małkowska
Piotr Osak
Piotr Pasek
Jagoda Zimała

Additional materials

PP_MityDownload the performance guide

Gallery

An actor portraying Zeus in the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre in Łódź, dressed in a stylized white toga, with a beard, holding a lightning-shaped prop upwards against a stage design featuring a projected mountain landscape.
An actor in the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre in Łódź, wearing a Minotaur mask with a bull's head adorned with a wreath of flowers and a black costume, striking a dynamic pose against a painted stage backdrop.
A scene from the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre in Łódź, showing an actor in a light tunic, sandals, and hair tied in a bun, making a dynamic gesture with outstretched arms opposite a character in a horned mask visible in the foreground.
An actress in a simple beige tunic tied with a dark cord, with a branch painted on her arm, looking over her shoulder with a serious expression during the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre in Łódź.
An actor in a white tank top with a sun print and wide, light trousers, smiling, standing barefoot on a stylized bench against a painted stage backdrop with an owl and mushroom motif during the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre in Łódź.
photos: Joanna Głodek

Trailer

trailer: Marcin Gwarda

Poster

Poster for the performance "Myths" at the Pinokio Theatre. The graphic features an illustration with plant motifs – ferns, mushrooms, and an eye hidden among leaves – and text containing the title, creators, and cast of the performance.
poster: Karolina Kubikowska