Art in the Service of the Planet. Tarnowskie Góry Theatre with an Ecological Message

On 4 and 5 June 2025, the Tarnowskie Góry Cultural Centre became a stage for environmental education, thanks to the event “Tarnogórski Green Week with Theatre”, organized by eco-manager Marek Stebnicki as part of the “Silesia. Blue Sky Restored” project.

Over the course of two engaging days, more than 800 children and youth from six local kindergartens and eight primary schools attended four performances, all focused on raising awareness of environmental issues.

“Escape from the Zoo” – an Ecological Lesson for the Youngest

The youngest audiences enjoyed “Escape from the Zoo”, a colourful and thought-provoking story about animals fleeing a polluted zoo in search of a clean and safe place to live. Through this tale, children learned about issues such as pollution, waste, and the destruction of natural habitats. The show encouraged young viewers to reflect on their everyday choices and showed that even small changes in behaviour can help protect the environment.

“A Dream of the Planet” – Theatre for Youth with a Message

Older students watched the symbolic performance “A Dream of the Planet”, which tackled the challenges of climate change, overconsumption, and environmental degradation. The play highlighted the importance of circular economy principles, zero waste practices, and making conscious consumer choices. It also addressed how air quality impacts health and wellbeing, and why society must embrace innovative environmental solutions.

Education That Inspires Action

“Tarnogórski Green Week with Theatre” demonstrated how theatre can be a powerful tool for ecological education. By combining information with emotion, the performances helped children and teens better understand how their actions affect the planet. The event proved that environmental education doesn’t have to be dry or technical—it can move, inspire, and empower the next generation to care for the world around them.