Jerzy Grotowski was a Polish theatre director and innovator, pioneering the concepts of "theatre laboratory" and "poor theatre." His approach fundamentally transformed avant-garde theatre, focusing on the ritualistic and transformative aspects of acting. Grotowski explored theatre's potential as a space for authentic encounter and personal metamorphosis, pushing the boundaries of theatrical creation.
Jerzy Grotowski created the Theatre Laboratory in 1959 in Opole in south-west Poland. His work since then, with a small permanent company, has become a source of interest to many modern directors. This is a record of the ideas that have motivated the work of the Theatre Laboratory.