The Sand Wolf

Based on stories by Åsa Lind, translated by Agnieszka Stróżyk (Zakamarki Publishing House).

“The Sand Wolf” is a journey into the world of childhood imagination, experiences, and universal truths. It is the story of a friendship between a girl and her extraordinary companion, seen through the eyes of a now-adult woman. It is a return to the world of childhood experiences, in which all the values most important to us are focused as if through a lens.

Karo – the now-adult Karusia – returns to her family home, to her beloved places. She returns there to rediscover her identity in memories and to remember who she is deep in her heart. She is helped by the Sand Wolf – an unusual childhood friend who reveals to her the magic and charm of the surrounding world.

The Sand Wolf knows the answers to the most extraordinary questions and serves perfectly as a confidant of secrets when others fail, unaccustomed to the child’s world of absurdities and games. Sometimes we need such support as adults too. And although it seems that our extraordinary companions left us long ago – our memories come to our aid – priceless pebbles, each of which tells its own story. Such as the story of friendship with the Sand Wolf.

The simplicity of the narrative combines here with the deep world of childhood imagination and emotions. During the journey through this world, the boundaries blur not only between reality and fantasy, but also between the present, past, and future.

Premiere: January 25, 2025

You will be asked to remove your shoes before entering.

Creators

Adaptation and direction: Justyna Zar
Set design and costumes: Natalia Wieciech
Composer: Marcin Nagnajewicz
Multimedia: Przemysław Żmiejko
Movement: Kamila Biedrzycka

Cast

Łukasz Batko
Małgorzata Krawczenko,
Jagoda Zimała

Additional materials

PP_piaskowy_wilk_ekrany (1)Download the performance guide

Gallery

An actor and actress during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź. The actress, dressed in white, performs a dynamic movement with raised arms holding a fishing rod, while next to her stands an actor in a dark costume against atmospheric scenery and projections.
An actress sitting on stage during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź, dressed in a light costume and distinctive yellow rain boots, illuminated by cool, blue light.
Two actors in motion during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź. The actress in a light costume performs an energetic step with outstretched arms, and next to her stands an actor in a dark costume against multicolored stage lighting.
Actors and a mysterious figure resembling a marine, silver creature during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź, shown in dark, blue-violet scenery creating an atmosphere of extraordinary adventure.
A puppet depicting a fantastic creature with large eyes and an actress with binoculars during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź, against painterly scenery inspired by a seaside landscape.
An actor pouring sand through his hands during the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź. A close-up shows a focused face and a falling stream of sand emphasizing the poetic character of the performance.
photos: Michał Matuszak

Trailer

trailer: Mateusz Dziworski

Poster

Official poster for the performance "The Sand Wolf" at Teatr Pinokio in Łódź, depicting a boy in a red cap standing on the dunes next to a black wolf, with the title of the performance and information about the creators.
poster: Ada Jarzębowska