Warsaw: Lots to see and do
Theatre is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Warsaw. There is a rich tradition in classic theatre as well as weird and wonderful avant-garde productions. If you don’t speak Polish then it’s obviously a disadvantage, but it’s still worth seeing one of the bigger performances, as the overall quality and set designs are of a very high quality. State subsidies ensure that ticket prices remain low.
Opera is also very popular and there are many classical concerts during the summer months. The cinemas provide a mixture of mainstream Western pictures, global art house movies and home-grown films. They are usually shown in the original language with Polish subtitles. Listings can be found in all of the local papers and entertainment guides.
Warsaw has a thriving cultural scene and there are many festivals to choose from:
The internationally acclaimed Autumn Festival is Poland’s leading forum for presenting contemporary classical music from around the world. A number of one-off concerts take place at venues around the city.
The Chopin Festival is held for the entire month of August at the historical concert hall at Ostrogski Castle and at Stanisawowski Theatre in Royal Lazienki Park.
The International Chopin Piano Competition is held every five years at Stanisawowski Theatre in Royal Lazienki Park.
The Warsaw International Film Festival is held in the middle of October and screens over 100 films from 40 countries.
Other festivals include the International Book Fair in May, the Warsaw Poetry in autumn and the International Jazz Jamboree Festival in October.
A great dining options in Warsaw would be Delicja Polska which combines beautifully presented food in a swish setting decorated with chintz, flowers and candles. Enjoy braised rabbit, or duck served with apples and cranberry sauce, while aproned staff cater to your whim and fancy. In summer sit out in the front where a small terrace has been stuffed with flower pots and shrubbery.
Kredens haven’t changed in years, and still offeras a vast menu of everything from calamari to game – all of which are cooked to the highest standard. The interior could be a film set, with lampposts, bicycles and deep sea divers helmets filling the spaces that aren’t occupied by suits taking advantage of their expense accounts and it is popular with the expat community
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