We are delighted to announce the start of new cohort of our CPPM (Contemporary Physical Performance Making) course. Grzegorz and Alicja Bral—the visionary team behind the internationally renowned Song of the Goat theatre company in Wrocław, Poland—are our very first guest artists of the academic year.

From January 27 to February 7, Grzegorz and Alicja will conduct an immersive workshop at the EMTA Black Box, offering participants a unique insight into the artistry and techniques of Song of the Goat training and creative methods. Students will have opportunities to learn from the company’s innovative approach, combining music, text, voice, body, and imagination into an intense, rigorous training process.

PUBLIC LECTURE

Date/Time: February 5, 2025 at 19:00
Venue: EMTA Black Box
During this public lecture, Grzegorz Bral will share the evolution and philosophy of Song of the Goat, detailing how they developed their interdisciplinary method of actor training. 

OPEN CLASS

Date/Time: February 7, 2025 at 19:00
Venue: EMTA Black Box
Concluding their residency, Grzegorz and Alicja will lead an open class where attendees can witness the fruits of their workshop training. 

About Grzegorz Bral

A theatre director and educator, Grzegorz Bral is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Song of the Goat. He established the Bral Acting Method, presides over the Song of the Goat Association, and has been instrumental in creating cross-cultural events such as the Brave Festival and Brave Kids. Bral has earned numerous accolades for his artistic and educational contributions, including an Honorary Order from the Polish Minister of Culture and National Heritage, the Scotsman Fringe First, and the Herald Angel Award.

About Alicja Bral

Alicja Bral holds two doctoral degrees—one in theatre history from the University of Gdańsk (2010) and another in Practice as Research from the University of Kent (2021). Since 2016, she has written dramatic and poetic texts for Song of the Goat, contributing significantly to the company’s repertoire. Alongside Grzegorz, she co-founded the Bral School of Acting in London, where she lectures on theatre anthropology, acting techniques, and stage writing.

About Song of the Goat

Founded in 1996, Song of the Goat (Teatr Pieśń Kozła) has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most groundbreaking theatre companies, known for weaving together movement, music, and text into profoundly resonant performances. The company’s Acting Coordination Method challenges actors to integrate voice, body, and imagination in an emotionally charged, musically driven form of storytelling.

Join us in welcoming Grzegorz and Alicja Bral as they inspire our new CPPM cohort with their innovative spirit and transformative performance methods. Don’t miss the chance to delve into the world of Song of the Goat during their public lecture on February 5, and open class on February 7—all at the EMTA Black Box. We look forward to seeing you there!