The Ukrainian Shakespeare festival in Ivano-Frankivsk began with a rally supporting Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russian captivity. Emotional scenes unfolded as participants expressed their grief and solidarity. Later, audiences watched a promenade production of Romeo and Juliet in a factory. The festival's program director emphasized the importance of art during this time of war, stating that it transcends entertainment and serves as a means of support and connection. One performer had already gone to the front, highlighting the immediate impact of the conflict on the artistic community.
The festival opened with a demonstration to support Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russian captivity. Thousands of whom are estimated to remain in captivity.
It's true that in the theatre we create an illusion of peaceful life, but it's not peaceful life. We need to be together.
When you're in grief you need others' support. That's why we have these ceremonies, these rituals of theatre.
Ukraine was living in a moment of concentrated simultaneity in which normal life and the catastrophe of war were experienced in disturbing proximity.
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