The first musical in Poland based on Henryk Sienkiewicz's “The Deluge”!

„Kmicic” is a musical based on Henryk Sienkiewicz's “The Deluge”. According to the announcement, it is the first full-scale musical adaptation of this novel in Poland and a premiere production. The stage will feature musical artists associated with, among others, Teatr Muzyczny ROMA in Warsaw.

At the centre of the story is Andrzej Kmicic, a hot-tempered nobleman, romantic and defiant warrior. To regain his good name and win love, he must confront his own mistakes. His story unfolds against the backdrop of dramatic events in Polish history, and the narrative explores themes of love, passion, honour, betrayal and the struggle for redemption. The music is original and performed live. The production also features choreography, duels, costumes, set design and multimedia.

Creative team:

• music: Mikołaj Blajda
• lyrics: Rafał Dziwisz
• adaptation and libretto: Mikołaj Blajda, Bartosz Buława, Rafał Dziwisz
• direction: Bartosz Buława
• choreography: Oleg Sapronczyk
• set design: Marian Bruno Buława
• graphic design: Filip Sułkowski
• production: Filharmonia Futura
• project coordination: Sylwia Lorens

Cast:

• Andrzej Kmicic: Dominik Kuśnierczyk / Maciek Kita
• Oleńka Billewiczówna: Aleksandra Idkowska-Ukeje
• Narrator: Rafał Sadowski
• Michał Wołodyjowski: Krzysztof Stanio
• Onufry Zagłoba: Piotr Solorz
• Janusz Radziwiłł: Michał Słowikowski
• Roch Kowalski: Kamil Skicki
• Soroka: Martin Bogdan
• Kulwiec-Hippocentaurus: Max Deja
• Rekuć: Maciek Kita / Dominik Kuśnierczyk
• Stranger / Prior: Marcin Kotarba
• Vocal ensemble of MOK Olkusz, conducted by Dorota Stachowicz-Mączka
• Instrumental ensemble of Filharmonia Futura