The original, 8-episode series by eminent theatre artists - Monika Strzępka and Paweł Demirski about what is going on behind-the-scenes of one of the muncipial theatres in Warsaw. The story also can be read as an ambiguous metaphor, where artistic problems of cultural activities and hard economic conditions meet.
DirectorMonika Strzępka
WriterPaweł Demirski
Episode 1
Sep 2, 2016
A Warsaw theater director commits suicide and his body is found during a performance. A young director from out of town becomes the new manager.
Episode 2
Sep 9, 2016
Longtime porter Popieł is unexpectedly sacked. Despite budgetary difficulties, the new theater director decides to go ahead with their opening night.
Episode 3
Sep 16, 2016
An inexperienced employee from an external company is hired to replace the porter and causes a lot of trouble. But there are more problems to come.
Episode 4
Sep 23, 2016
The show's director breaks a leg. The actors' moods almost end rehearsals. To top it all, the technicians have messed up the dimensions of the set.
Episode 5
Sep 30, 2016
The performance is interrupted by the crowd's protest against the production being made with taxpayers' money. A crushing review appears in the press.
Episode 6
Oct 7, 2016
The secretary gives the resigned director a stolen report, allowing Marcin to prepare for the hearing at the prosecutor's office.
Episode 7
Oct 14, 2016
The theater is reeling from the death of Alina, one of the main characters in the performance. Can they find a replacement just before the premiere?
Episode 8
Oct 21, 2016
During a city council meeting, Sterczyński states the need to quickly shut down the theater. The team works on a strategy to defend their workplace.
