Teatr Powszechny W Warszawie

What Teatr Powszechny W Warszawie does

Teatr Powszechny im. Zygmunta Hübnera w Warszawie is a municipal public cultural institution (instytucja kultury) located in the Praga-Północ district of Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 1945 inside the former Bomba cinema building, the theater operates three independent stages (Scena Duża, Scena Mała, and Trzecia Scena / Garaż Powszechny) with combined capacity of approximately 500 seats. Its core offering consists of live theatrical productions spanning contemporary socially engaged drama, classical adaptations (Shakespeare, Lars von Trier screenplays, Virginia Woolf), and experimental works, framed by the artistic philosophy 'Teatr, który się wtrąca' ('Theater that Intervenes'). The theater also runs educational programs for kindergartens (Teatr wyobraźni, ages 3-6), youth workshops (Powszechna Scena Młodych, ages 15-21), and an in-house VOD platform (vod.powszechny.com) for online streaming of productions.

The theater's technical repertoire integrates VR technology developed with the Dream Adoption Society collective (productions 'Nietota' and 'New Territory'), immersive spatial audio delivered through headphones (production 'Jądro ciemności' / Heart of Darkness), video projections, and contemporary lighting design. Productions are staged in-house and toured internationally to Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic, Estonia, and the Venice Biennale, frequently as co-productions with European partners including Müncher Kammerspiele, Residenz Schauspiel Leipzig, and Viernulvier Gandawa.

Commercially, Teatr Powszechny is funded primarily by the City of Warsaw (m.st. Warszawa) through the municipal cultural budget, with supplementary income from ticket sales (box office and online), VOD subscriptions, workshop fees (10-200 PLN tiers), and project-specific grants from the EU Creative Europe Programme, the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (MKiDN), and cultural foundations such as Fundacja Współpracy Polsko-Niemieckiej. Audiences are reached through Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Vimeo, a newsletter, and community events including the Forum Przyszłości Kultury annual conference and Festiwal Miasto Szczęśliwe. Since September 2025 the theater has been led by director Maja Kleczewska, a Venice Biennale Silver Lion recipient.

Name

Teatr Powszechny W Warszawie

Legal name

Teatr Powszechny im. Zygmunta Hübnera w Warszawie

Website

https://powszechny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Teatr Powszechny im. Zygmunta Hübnera w Warszawie is a municipal public theater in Warsaw's Praga-Północ district presenting contemporary socially engaged drama, classical adaptations, and VR/immersive productions across three stages for general audiences, schools, and kindergartens. Founded 1945.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Live theatrical performances
• Performing arts productions
• Youth theater workshops
• Theater education programs
• Public cultural institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: As a public theater, the institution receives funding from the Warsaw city government (m.st. Warszawy) and participates in municipal programs such as the Revitalization Program
2. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales to audiences for performances at the main stage (Scena Duża), small stage (Scena Mała), and third stage. Tickets sold through box office and online system
3. VOD Subscriptions: Own video-on-demand platform (vod.powszechny.com) offering online streaming of productions
4. Workshop Fees: Educational programs including lighting workshops (20 zł), youth theater groups (40 zł/month), public speaking workshops (10 zł), and imagination theater for kindergartens (200 zł/group)
5. Project Grants: Funding from EU programs (Creative Europe), Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, and various cultural foundations for specific projects and festivals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teatr Powszechny is a public municipal theater that produces and presents live theatrical performances across three independent stages (Scena Duża, Scena Mała, and Trzecia Scena/Garaż Powszechny), spanning contemporary dramas, classical reinterpretations, and experimental works. Beyond performances, the theater runs educational and community programs including youth theater workshops (Powszechna Scena Młodych for ages 15-21), imagination theater for kindergartens (Teatr Wyobraźni for ages 3-6), and operates a proprietary VOD streaming platform for online access to its productions.

Product overview

Teatr Powszechny im. Zygmunta Hübnera w Warszawie is a public theater offering a diverse portfolio of theatrical productions across its three stages (Scena Duża, Scena Mała, and Garaż). The theater's core products are theatrical performances spanning contemporary dramas, classical adaptations, and experimental works. Educational programs include 'Powszechna Scena Młodych' (youth theater workshops and lighting workshops for ages 15-21) and 'Teatr wyobraźni' (imagination theater for children 3-6). The theater also operates its own VOD platform for streaming performances and cultural content online. Productions range from reinterpretations of Shakespeare (Hamlet, Opowieść zimowa) to contemporary works addressing social issues (Adrenalina, Człowiek z papieru) and international collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teatr Powszechny VOD Platform
• Powszechna Scena Młodych (Youth Stage Program)
• Teatr Wyobraźni (Theater of Imagination)
• Hamlet (production)
• Lisa (production)
• Adrenalina (production)
• Opowieść zimowa (The Winter's Tale)
• Przełamując fale (Breaking the Waves)
• Człowiek z papieru. Antyopera na kredyt (Paper Man: Anti-Opera on Credit)
• Jądro ciemności (Heart of Darkness)
• Grzyby (Mushrooms)
• Damaszek 2045

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 90 sold-out performances of controversial production 'Klątwa' by June 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fundacja Trans-FuzjaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Trans-Fuzja Foundation provided patronage for the production 'Orlando. Biografie', a performance exploring gender identity and queer experiences based on Virginia Woolf's novel
• Fundacja Strefa WolnoSłowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Foundation operated in the theater building for 10 years, running an extensive artistic-educational program focused on migration themes. The theater co-organized Forum Przyszłości Kultury annual conference with them
• InSzPer (Instytut Sztuk Performatywnych)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collective that resided at the theater's third stage as part of the Feminist Futures festival. Co-producer of 'Grzyby' (Mushrooms) production
• Mitos21coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious European theater network grouping the most interesting European stages. Teatr Powszechny joined this network as part of building its brand in European theater
• Ośrodek Badań nad Migracjami Uniwersytetu WarszawskiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the international project 'Lawrence z Arabii' exploring how Poles perceive cultural difference
• Dream Adoption Society (Krzysztof Garbaczewski)coreTechnology or IntegrationArtistic collective focused on virtual and extended reality in theater context. Created VR productions 'Nietota' and 'New Territory' at the theater. Provided technology for 'Damaszek 2045' production
• Komuna//WarszawaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Feminist Futures festival and co-producer of 'Grzyby' production
• Residenz Schauspiel LeipzigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-producer of 'Grzyby' (Mushrooms) production as part of cross-border theater collaboration
• Müncher KammerspieleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-producer of 'Grzyby' (Mushrooms) production
• Viernulvier GandawaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-producer of 'Grzyby' (Mushrooms) production
• Festiwal PrapremierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatalia Lange, actress at Teatr Powszechny, won Best Actress award at this festival for 'Podróż zimową' directed by Maja Kleczewska
• Ambasada Włoch w Warszawie (Honorary Patronage)minorOthersHonorary patronage over the production 'Król zwierząt' (King of Animals) based on Italian fairy tales by Italo Calvino
• Włoski Instytut Kultury w WarszawieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of 'Król zwierząt' production, supporting Italian cultural content and connections

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Volksbühne Berlin: Larger, internationally renowned Berlin public theater known for radical, politically engaged programming and technology integration. Comparable artistic philosophy at greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Teatr Współczesny w Warszawie: Warsaw contemporary theater focused on modern repertoire. Direct domestic peer competing for overlapping audiences in Warsaw's contemporary theater market.
• TR Warszawa: Major Warsaw repertory theater also known for socially engaged, experimental programming under long-tenured artistic direction. Closely comparable in mission, scale, and audience profile, both as publicly funded venues competing for the same Warsaw contemporary theater audience.
• Münchner Kammerspiele: Munich's leading publicly funded theater and existing co-production partner of Teatr Powszechny (Grzyby). Comparable in producing provocative, internationally recognized contemporary work with strong European festival profile.
• Schauspiel Leipzig: German public theater and existing international co-production partner. Comparable repertory model with socially engaged contemporary programming and similar multi-stage infrastructure.
• Teatr Polski im. Arnolda Szyfmana: Another long-established Warsaw repertory theater with three stages, similar funding model from City of Warsaw, and overlapping classical/contemporary programming mandate.
• Stary Teatr: Historic Kraków repertory theater with similar multiple-stage operations and a mix of classical and contemporary programming. Comparable scale and Polish municipal theater funding model, with overlapping talent pool of directors and actors.
• Teatr Narodowy: Poland's national stage in Warsaw, operating multiple venues with classical and contemporary repertoire. Comparable in being a state-funded flagship institution, though Teatr Narodowy skews more classical/conservative while Teatr Powszechny leans socially provocative.
• Nowy Teatr: Warsaw-based contemporary theater known for auteur-driven, internationally co-produced work under Krzysztof Warlikowski's direction. Highly comparable profile: socially engaged programming, European festival presence, and similar target audience.

Regional players

• Teatr Łódź - Teatr im. Stefana Jaracza: Major Polish regional repertory theater with similar municipal funding structure and classical/contemporary repertoire mix, though operating in Łódź rather than directly competing in Warsaw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TeatrPowszechny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PowszechnyWarszawa
• Facebookfacebook.com/powszechny
• Instagraminstagram.com/teatr_powszechny_warszawa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teatr-powszechny-w-warszawie

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Profiles6 records

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