During September and October, 12 forum theatre performances took place across six regions of Ukraine as part of the “Together We Can” programme.
These events created spaces for open conversations about difficult but important topics – from gender equality and overcoming violence to empathy, mutual respect, and understanding.
Forum theatre is a format where the audience becomes part of the action – changing the course of events and seeking their own solutions.
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September 30 – “Uniting Together for Peace” October 14 – “Emotions in Dialogue: How We Listen and How We Are Heard”
Performances about unity, trust, and emotional understanding. Participants explored complex situations through theatre, finding compassion and common ground for peace.
Cherkasy September 30 – “When We Hear Each Other” October 16 – “Conflict Resolution”
Interactive performances focused on communication and managing conflicts. Together with the actors, the audience analyzed everyday situations – how to reach understanding without disrespect and what it truly means to listen.
Chernivtsi September 19 – “Women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine” October 28 – “40 Shades of Violence”
Deeply moving performances based on real stories of Ukrainian women soldiers and on the painful topic of domestic violence. Each scene revealed strength, dignity, and resilience in the face of hardship.
Chernihiv October 22 – “Overcoming Conflicts” October 23 – “Theatre of Dialogue for Solving Local Issues”
Chernihiv’s performances brought together students, educators, and civic activists. Forum theatres became platforms for dialogue, reflection, and understanding different perspectives.
Sumy October 29 – “Alternative Solution” October 30 – “Alternative Solution”
The performances at Sumy State University focused on gender equality and harassment. Participants discussed difficult but relevant situations and collectively sought ways to respond with empathy, respect, and mutual support.
Zaporizhzhia Region October 11 – “For Everyone, But Not for Myself…” (Lukashivska Community) October 31 – “For Everyone, But Not for Myself…” (Vodyne Community)
Performances about the many roles of modern women and the importance of maintaining personal boundaries. The audience proposed their own endings, finding connection and solidarity through shared stories.
12 forum theatres – 12 living stories where communities across Ukraine searched for answers, shared emotions, laughed, and cried together.
Each performance became a small step toward a more compassionate and humane society.
The project is implemented by the NGO Human Rights Foundation within the “Together We Can” programme with the support of IFA and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.
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