Letters of Hope: the impact of war and dictatorship on the children of Ukraine and Belarus
Belarus Free Theatre
Cate Blanchett moderates this vital panel discussion with Belarus Free Theatre on the impact of war and dictatorship on the children of Ukraine and Belarus.
The stage and screen luminary and long-standing friend and supporter of the company, Cate Blanchett, joins guest speakers Oksana Lebedeva (founder of Gen.Ukrainian), Helena Niedźwiecka (founder of the Belarusian Solidarity Centre) and Natalia Kaliada MBE (co-founding Artistic Director of Belarus Free Theatre).
All proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the three charities: Gen.Ukrainian Foundation, the Belarusian Solidarity Centre and Belarus Free Theatre.
This event marks Belarus Free Theatre's return to our stage with the world premiere of King Stakh's Wild Hunt, a story rooted in the history of Belarus with blazing contemporary relevance for Europe today.
Running time: 1 hour
Age guidance: 16+ (discussions relating to war and dictatorship)
The conversation will be in held in English, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian. An interpreter will be present.
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Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
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The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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