Mock: Black Burlesque
A thrilling theatrical journey into the dark heart of pre-war Breslau's underworld, inspired by Marek Krajewski's crime novels.
Premiere on the Big Stage: October 12, 2019
Based on Marek Krajewski's novels set in Breslau, this show draws from *Death in Breslau*, *Festung Breslau*, and more.
"Mock: Black Burlesque" on Stage
*Mock: Black Burlesque*, inspired by Marek Krajewski's novel, brings Commissioner Eberhard Mock's world to life. Police, criminals, madmen, and Dames of the Street lead a burlesque show about power, crime, and passion on the Big Stage.
Maja Frejtag as Hilda, Tomasz Wysocki as Kurt Smolorz and Artur Caturian as Mock in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
A Sung-Through Crime Story
In *Mock: Black Burlesque*, Commissioner Mock's adventures are brought to life through song. Each song presents a standalone story inspired by Marek Krajewski's novels.
Marek Krajewski's Mock Series
The Mock series are classic, Chandler-esque noir crime novels with thriller elements. Highly popular, they meticulously depict pre-war Breslau.
Ewa Szlempo-Kruszyńska as Sophie Mock and Artur Caturian as Mock. (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Show's Creators
Konrad Imiela directed *Mock: Black Burlesque*, and co-wrote the lyrics with Roman Kołakowski. Grzegorz Rdzak composed the music. Artur Caturian stars as Commissioner Mock.
Ewa Szlempo-Kruszyńska as Sophie Mock in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Ewa Szlempo-Kruszynska's Dual Role
Ewa Szlempo-Kruszyńska embodies both Sophie, Mock's wife, and Natasza Diabrinskaya in a dual performance.
Helena Sujecka as Emma and Katarzyna Pietruska as Klara in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukassz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Capitol Celebrates 90 Years
The premiere of *Mock: Black Burlesque* was the highlight of the Capitol building's 90th-anniversary celebration in 2019, marking a milestone for one of Poland's most beautiful theaters.
The Show's Music and Design
*Mock: Black Burlesque* featured the debut of 23-year-old composer Grzegorz Rdzak. Anna Haudek designed the Bauhaus-inspired sets, while Anna Chadaj created the costumes. Jacek Gębura was responsible for the choreography.
Artur Caturian as Mock in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Creative Team
*Mock: Black Burlesque* was brought to life by director Konrad Imiela, lyricists Roman Kołakowski and Konrad Imiela, composer Grzegorz Rdzak, and choreographer Jacek Gębura. The set design: Anna Haudek, costume design: Anna Chadaj, visuals: Agata & Piotr Bartos, Łukasz Gawroński.
The Production Team: Part 1
Tadeusz Trylski: lighting design, sound direction: Krzysztof Borowicz. Magdalena Śniadecka and Ewa Głowacka-Fierek: vocal coaching, character design: Magdalena Chabrowska-Oleksiak, Agnieszka Jasiniecka, Ewa Soszyńska. Marta Dzwonkowska and Janka Imiela were assistant directors.
Production Team: Part 2
Costume assist.: Jakub Fidler, choreography assist.: Mateusz Brenner, light. assist.: Jakub J. Frączek. Stunt flights: Grzegorz Mikołajczyk, Ireneusz Tatko. Stage managers: Wojciech Kupczyński, Małgorzata Szeptycka, Hubert Michalak. Translators: Dagmara Chojnacka, Bridget Palmer.
Emose Uhunmwangho as Federika in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Original Cast
Mitzi: Elżbieta Kłosińska
Berta: Klaudia Waszak
Angela: Justyna Woźniak
Marika: Małgorzata Fijałkowska / Monika Mikołajczak / Maja Frejtag
Lola: Alicja Kalinowska / Małgorzata Walenda / Katarzyna Granecka
Hilda: Marianna Linde / Maja Frejtag / Adrianna Hanslik
Original Cast and Subsequent Seasons
Mock: Artur Caturian / Konrad Imiela
Natasza Diabrinska / Sophie Mock: Ewa Szlempo-Kruszyńska
Smolorz: Tomasz Wysocki / Albert Pyśk
Cornelius Wirth / Helmut Eugster: Adrian Kąca / Dawid Suliba
Zupitza: Bartosz Picher
Klara: Katarzyna Pietruska / Barbara Gołębiowska
Premiere and Subsequent Cast Members
Emma: Helena Sujecka / Barbara Gołębiowska
Lotz / Brendel / Indianin: Michał Zborowski
Frederika: Emose Uhunmwangho
Anwaldt: Krzysztof Suszek
Kelner-Morderca: Michał J. Bajor
Gnerlich: Mateusz Kieraś
Gertruda von Mogmitz: Bogna Woźniak-Joostberens / Katarzyna Granecka
Krzysztof Suszek as Herbert Anwaldt in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Dancers
Bożena Bukowska, Dominika Józefowiak, Maria Jaworek, Monika Kolbusz, Aneta Mazur, Barbara Olech, Anna Puzio, Martyna Rak, Mateusz Brenner, Mateusz Kieraś, Tomasz Ryś, Jan Nykiel, Jacek Skoczeń, Mateusz Lisiecki, Hubert Żórawski.
The Orchestra's Ensemble
Adam Skrzypek, Grzegorz Rdzak - conduct, Beata Wołczyk on violin and kalimba. The band includes Dominik Mąkosa on keys, Grzegorz Piasecki on bass, Maciej Mazurek on guitar, and Sebastian Skrzypek/Wojciech Buliński on drums. Dariusz Kaliszuk and Michał Polak provide percussion.
Artur Caturian as Mock and Michał J. Bajor as Waiter-Killer in the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Orchestra: Instruments and Members
The brass section features Aleksander Kobus, Marek Kubiszyn, Dominik Gawroński, Jan Chojnacki, Marcin Gościński, Marcin Wołowiec and Maciej Błach. Tomasz Pruchnicki, Adam Bławicki, Robert Kamalski and Igor Pietraszewski perform on reeds.
Group scene from the performance „Mock. Burlesque Noir” (2019) by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
Critical Acclaim for "Mock: Black Burlesque"
Critics hailed *Mock: Black Burlesque* as well-crafted entertainment, a spectacular revue, and a tribute to pop culture icon Mock, historic Breslau, and the theater's landmark building.
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