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REMEMBER YOUR LOVERS - The Poetry of Sidney Keyes

Devised by Neil McPherson from the poetry of Sidney Keyes

VAINGLORY - A POEM#VoicesFromUkraine #Українськіголоси #Ukrayinsʹkiholosy

by Bréon Rydell

Freedom War#FinboroughFrontier

Written and Directed by Bréon Rydell.

Freedom War is a poignant spoken word film that honors those who have risked their lives for freedom, inspired by Gennadiy Kurochka's experiences during the 2014 Euromaidan protests in Ukraine.

Prayer for Ukraine and I Cross the Edge#FinboroughFrontier

by Vasyl Stus

The Finborough Theatre's #VoicesFromUkraine season features performances honoring Vasyl Stus, a repressed Ukrainian poet, as part of the upcoming Stus-Fest 2024, which celebrates his work and legacy internationally.

How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying#FinboroughFrontier

by Vasyl Stus

The Finborough Theatre's #VoicesFromUkraine season celebrates Vasyl Stus, a renowned Ukrainian poet and dissident, with Stus-Fest 2024, a festival honoring his legacy and poetry across multiple languages.

I Cross the Edge#FinboroughFrontier

by Vasyl Stus

The Finborough Theatre's #VoicesFromUkraine season presents "I Cross the Edge," a performance honoring the legacy of Vasyl Stus, a repressed Ukrainian poet, as part of Stus-Fest 2024, an international festival celebrating his work.

I Want to Go Home Excerpt#FinboroughFrontier

by Oksana Savchenko

A woman grappling with the chaos of war in Ukraine struggles with anger and confusion while waiting in Europe, missing her boyfriend who has stayed behind to fight.

Four Poems From Ukraine#FinboroughFrontier

Curated by Alex Borovenskiy Poems by Kateryna Kalytko, Lina Kostenko, Taras Shevchenko and Serhiy Zhadan Translations by Alex Borovenskiy, Bob Holman, Clarence A. Manning and Virlana Tkacz

Four Poems From Ukraine is a poignant online collaboration showcasing classic Ukrainian poetry performed by British and Ukrainian actors, reflecting on Ukraine's cultural resilience amidst the ongoing conflict.

A (Ukranian) Midsummer Night's Dream#FinboroughFrontier

by William Shakespeare Translated by Maria Hrunicheva

A unique Ukrainian adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream explores themes of love and freedom amidst the backdrop of war, brought to life by scattered Ukrainian artists as part of the Finborough Theatre's digital initiative.

He Who Opens the Door#FinboroughFrontier

by Neda Nezhdana

In a black comedy set in present-day Ukraine, two women find themselves trapped in a morgue, questioning their reality as they navigate the uncertainty of war outside and the implications of a potential escape.

Stand Up For Ukraine#FinboroughFrontier

Written and Performed by Bréon Rydell

Stand Up For Ukraine is a poignant, poetic digital piece that addresses the human tragedies stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, combining the insights of British poet Bréon Rydell and Ukrainian artist Anna Heller to create an emotional rallying cry for global support.

Planet Speranta#FinboroughFrontier

by Oleksii Kolomiiets

Planet Speranta by Oleksii Kolomiiets tells the poignant story of five Soviet soldiers sharing memories and dreams in a bunker during World War Two, juxtaposed with a group of students twenty years later as they contemplate their futures in Soviet Ukraine, exploring themes of sacrifice, friendship, and hope for a better life.

Producing Ukrainian Plays Internationally - A Discussion

#VoicesFromUkraine #Українськіголоси #Ukrayinsʹkiholosy

The Finborough Theatre's digital initiative #FinboroughFrontier #VoicesFromUkraine features a discussion on Producing Ukrainian Plays Internationally alongside the live double bill of Two Ukrainian Plays, highlighting playwrights and cast members including director Svetlana Dimcovic and actors Alan Cox, Amanda Ryan, and Issy Knowles.

Director Polly Creed interviews Tetyana Filevska and Karina Sabri#FinboroughFrontier

#VoicesFromUkraine #Українськіголоси #Ukrayinsʹkiholosy

The Finborough Theatre's #FinboroughFrontier #VoicesFromUkraine initiative features director Polly Creed interviewing Ukrainian cultural figures Tetyana Filevska and Karina Sabri about their work and experiences related to the play Pussycat in Memory of Darkness and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Tatiana Voltskaya#FinboroughFrontier

Poems by Tatiana Voltskaya

Tatiana Voltskaya's powerful and courageous poems, born from her exile in Georgia, serve as a fierce condemnation of Russia’s war on Ukraine and the complicity of the Russian people, marking her as a significant voice in contemporary literature against oppression.

A Dictionary of Emotions in a Time of War#FinboroughFrontier

by Yelena Astasyeva

Yelena Astasyeva's "A Dictionary of Emotions in a Time of War" explores the complex emotions and daily struggles of life amidst the devastating impacts of war, revealing the juxtaposition of love, fear, and survival in a shattered world.

#Українськіголоси #Ukrayinsʹkiholosy Overview#VoicesFromUkraine

Online readings and performances of Ukrainian plays

#VoicesFromUkraine is a free online season showcasing contemporary and classic Ukrainian plays in English, offering a platform for playwrights responding to the war while supporting the Voices of Children Foundation.