July 9, 2026

Untold Wajda: Blokowisko (The Estate)

Blanka Barbara Stahl

October 22-25

Runtime: 75 minutes (no intermission)

BLOKOWISKO revives a lost cinematic vision of Oscar laureate Andrzej Wajda

– a true story he heard from an actor in 1972 but never brought to the screen. Marking the centenary of Wajda’s birth, this contemporary dance-theatre work gives the story a body and a voice for the first time, weaving live electronic music, socially charged choreography and immersive video into a landscape of memory, loss and resilience. Created by composer-performer Blanka Barbara Stahl, BLOKOWISKO premiered to a sold-out house at London’s Southbank Centre in March 2026 and is presented under the patronage of Krystyna and Daniel Olbrychski, close friends of Andrzej Wajda.

This diplomatic cultural exchange is supported by the Polish Cultural Institute New York, Polish National Foundation, and The Shubert Foundation

Special Thanks to Polish.us and Polish Pages

Credits

Blanka Barbara Stahl (composer, director)

Ignatius Sokal (UNTOLD productions executive producer)

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Battery Dance cast
Nelson Mejiaa
Kar’mel Antonyo
Wade Small
Victoria Sames
Perla Martinez
Jillian Linkowski
Jonathan Colafrencesco
Shannon Harkins
Joe LaLuzerne

This diplomatic cultural exchange is supported by the Polish Cultural Institute New York, Polish National Foundation, and The Shubert Foundation

Special Thanks to Polish.us and Polish Pages

The artists

Blanka Barbara Stahl
blankabarbara.com
@blankabarbaramusic

bio

From five-star operas to underground club nights, composer-performer, music producer Blanka Barbara Stahl fuses acoustic instruments with electronics across theatre, contemporary dance and audio-visual concerts.

Battery Dance
batterydance.org
@batterydance

bio

Battery Dance performs, teaches, presents, and advocates for the field of dance on stages and in communities around the world. Founded in New York City in 1976, the Company is dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence and making the arts accessible to everyone. An integral part of New York City’s cultural fabric for 50 years, Battery Dance supports artists and the creative process, provides dance education to children in New York City schools, and engages the public through performances, community programs, national and international tours, and international arts exchange initiatives.

The Polish Cultural Institute New York

bio

The Polish Cultural Institute New York promotes Polish culture, heritage, and art to audiences across the United States, while building lasting connections between cultural and academic communities in Poland and the U.S. Through partnerships with leading American cultural institutions, universities, festivals, and independent organizations, the Institute supports and develops collaborations across the arts and humanities — from film, theater, dance, music, literature, visual art and design to history and contemporary social thought. By bringing Polish artists, thinkers, and cultural practitioners into dialogue with American audiences, the Institute strengthens the presence of Polish culture in the U.S. and contributes to meaningful international exchange. Established in 2000, the Polish Cultural Institute New York operates under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland and is part of Poland’s global diplomacy network.