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Tadeusz Kabicz (director)
Director and screenwriter. A graduate of directing from the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Katowice and the Wajda School. He also studied Polish philology and cultural studies at the University of Warsaw. He is the creator of award-winning theatre, radio, and television productions, as well as short films. He works as a director for Polish Radio Theatre.
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Radek Mateja (music/ conductor)
He graduated with honors from the I.J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań in the composition class of Prof. Zbigniew Kozub. He is also a graduate of the bachelor’s program in the organ class of Prof. Elżbieta Karolak. In 2019, he obtained a doctorate in composition. He currently lectures at his alma mater. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by, among others, the Polish Radio Orchestra, the Toruń Symphony Orchestra, and the orchestras of the National Forum of Music in Wrocław, the Poznań Philharmonic, the Kalisz Philharmonic, the Sudeten Philharmonic in Wałbrzych, the Grand Theatre and the Music Theatre in Poznań. He is the author of a chamber opera for children, “Mikołajek i inne chłopaki” (“Mikołajek and Other Boys”), which has been staged several times at the Grand Theatre in Poznań. In 2024, he conducted the premiere of his own musical, “Boginie” (“Goddesses”), at the Animation Theatre in Poznań.
In 2013, he received third prize from Leszek Możdżer, chairman of the international jury of the Transatlantyk Instant Composition Contest, for music spontaneously composed for a film in front of an audience. He also received an honorable mention in the same competition in 2011. In 2014, he won second prize in a competition for electroacoustic miniatures organized by the Świętokrzyska Philharmonic. He has been awarded a scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education twice, a scholarship from the Rector of his alma mater three times for his scientific and artistic achievements, and in 2016 he also received a scholarship from the City of Poznań for Young Artists.
In addition to composing, he also works as a conductor. At the Musical Theatre in Poznań, he was the musical director of the world premiere of the musical Virtuoso about Ignacy Jan Paderewski and conducted performances of “Sister Act”, “Pippin”, “The Jungle Book”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Cabaret”.
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Tina Papazyan (choreographer)
A choreographer and dancer whose career has been flourishing for over a decade on theater, television, and music stages. Her dance training began even earlier—for over ten years, she honed her craft in Poland and New York under the guidance of world-renowned instructors. She also worked in London alongside Danielle Polanco, one of the most recognizable choreographers in the industry, which significantly influenced her unique style and approach to stage movement.
She specializes in jazz, heels, and commercial styles, leading her own workshops throughout Poland. She collaborates not only with dancers but also with actresses, models, and singers, helping them build body awareness, stage presence, and confidence in moving in high heels, as well as improve their fitness through stretching. Her ability to work with artists from various fields makes her a highly valued stage movement coach, mentoring both professionals and those who begin their stage careers.
In recent years, her work has focused on choreography, where her distinctive style and creativity have earned recognition in both theater and television. In 2024, she created the choreography for the productions “Frankenstein Show,” directed by Rafał Dziwisz, and “Romeo and Juliet” at the C. K. Norwid in Jelenia Góra, directed by Grzegorz Bral—both productions received excellent reviews, particularly for their modern and dynamic approach to stage movement.
She is currently focused on developing her choreographic practice and working on new performances and artistic projects, remaining one of the most versatile and respected choreographers of her generation
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Adam Beta (choreographer)
Adam Beta is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher whose impressive professional achievements underscore his prominent position in the dance industry. As the winner of the 2021 UK Music Video Awards for Best Choreography in the music video for Purple Disco Machine ft. Moss Kena & The Knocks’ “Fireworks”, Adam has demonstrated his exceptional creativity and technical perfection in the world of music production.
His career also includes being a finalist in the first Polish edition of the World of Dance program as part of the Beta & Kuchta duo, as well as collaborations with Poland’s biggest artists. He has choreographed numerous music videos, including those for Doda, Jeremi Sikorski, Jann, Ofelia, and Natasza Urbańska. His passion for choreography also extends to theater and television stages—he worked as a choreographer on the productions “Variete’s Great Revue” at Kraków Variété Theater and “Romeo and Juliet” at the Norwid Theater in Jelenia Góra, as well as on shows such as Your Face Sounds Familiar, Cudowne Lata/ The Wonder Years, Drag Me Out, and as a guest choreographer for the opening of Dancing with the Stars.
Adam is also an exceptionally versatile artist who applies his creativity in the commercial sector. He has collaborated with numerous brands, creating dance routines for commercials and events as a choreographer and dancer.
Since the age of 16, Adam has also been teaching classes and workshops, sharing his knowledge and experience with dancers around the world. His career is also one of continuous growth—over the years, he has participated in workshops led by the biggest stars of the global dance scene.
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Konrad Bikowski (costumes)
A designer, costume creator, choreographer, and show maker, he combines traditional tailoring craftsmanship with theatrical scale, light, movement, and narrative.
His work exists at the intersection of fashion, performance, and visual art. He creates designs for stars of the stage, theatre, and television, as well as film costumes and spectacular stage forms inspired by the aesthetics of the Baroque, revue, and contemporary glamour. Each of Bikowski’s creations is not merely a costume—it is a story shaped through silhouette, texture, and the energy of the stage.
As the creator of Rising Stars Revue, he introduced a new quality to Polish revue, integrating choreography, costume, and scenography into a cohesive, original vision. His productions have been presented on international stages and at major music events across Europe. In film, he has worked on productions such as “The Queen”, “The Loop”, and “The Peasants”, contributing to the costume identity of characters and cinematic worlds.
Konrad Bikowski is an artist who understands fashion as a tool for shaping image and emotion. His work is distinguished by precision of construction, boldness of form, and stage brilliance—visible both in designs for stars and in his original artistic projects.
His studio creates stage, historical, and theatrical costumes—crafted with the same precision and grandeur that have characterized his work in film, theater, and on the world’s greatest stages for years.
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