Dramaturgy Papers
Dramaturgy Papers
Dramaturgy Papers
Resistance and Activism in Ukrainian Theatre
Wednesday 13 July 2022
18:00-19:30 BST / 20:00-21:30 EET, Ukraine
All donations go to Razom For Ukraine, who are delivering humanitarian relief to citizens in Ukraine, including food, medicine and emergency evacuations.
A roundtable discussion exploring theatre’s role in shaping political agency, supporting resistance efforts and community organising in Ukraine.
Between the Euromaidan uprising and Revolution of Dignity in 2013/14, and the full-scale invasion of 2022, Ukrainian playwrights, directors and dramaturgs have been at the forefront of their country’s grassroots political movements.
Join playwrights Anastasiia Kosodi, Lena Lagushonkova and Ukrainian theatre specialist Molly Flynn for an online discussion of theatre’s role in shaping political agency, supporting resistance efforts and community organising in Ukraine.
This event is free to attend and open to all. We will be inviting attendees to make an optional donation for attending the event in order to raise money for Razom for Ukraine, who are providing critical humanitarian war relief and recovery throughout Ukraine.
This event will be supported by a translator and presented in English and Ukrainian.
Produced by Dramaturgs’ Network in partnership with the Ukrainian Institute in Kyiv, Ukrainian Institute in London and Birkbeck Centre for Contemporary Theatre.
Translator: Iryna Inozemsteva
Organisers: Lee Anderson & Sarah Sigal (Dramaturgs' Network, UK), Anastassia Haishnets & Nadia Sokolenko (Ukrainian Institute, Kyiv), Maria Montague & Iryna Inozemsteva (Ukrainian Institute, London) and Molly Flynn (Birkbeck, University of London).
If you want to know more about our charity partner, Razom, you can find out more in this document (PDF).
past explorations
Thu 05 MarUnicorn TheatreMarking 25 years since the foundation of the d'n, this long-table event is an open, collective conversation about how dramaturgy in the UK has evolved, and where it might be heading next.
Thu 19 FebZoomOnline workshop exploring the dramaturg’s role in supporting writer-centred processes, from the initial idea phase through to first draft.
Fri 03 NovBirkbeck, University of LondonForge new collaborations through the Birkbeck Centre for Contemporary Theatre & Society of Authors.
Multiple Dates
Membership OfferTue 27 JunZooman online roundtable, featuring the architects of the d'n Dramaturgs' Contract Package in conversation with speakers from Freelancers Make Theatre Work and Stage Directors UK.- Wed 13 JulZoomPartnering with Birkbeck, University of London and the Ukrainian Institute in London and Kyiv, we invite playwrights Anastasiia Kosodi and Lena Lagushonkova to join a discussion chaired by Ukrainian theatre specialist Molly Flynn.
- Wed 08 Junon ZoomIn conversation with d'n member Daniel Rosenthal, Sebastian Born, former Associate Director (Literary) at the National Theatre, will talk about his experience working with writers as literary manager, agent and dramaturg.
- Wed 23 Maron ZoomWe invite our first speaker, Louise Stephens of Playwrights' Studio, Scotland to join us for an insight into her work and a Q&A.
Sat 20 NovHowlRoundCelebrating the winner of our biennial award for excellence in dramaturgy.
Sat 20 NovHowlRoundA round-table discussion presented by the Dramaturgs' Network.
Sat 20 NovZoomA round-table discussion convened by the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.
Sat 20 NovOnlineAccess to all d'n20 panel discussions, plus the networking space throughout the day and the lunchtime facilitated social event.
Sat 20 NovZoomA round-table discussion convened by the Asian Dramaturgs' Network.
Mon 21 JunZoomOpen event. A roundtable discussion on the fair employment of freelancers working in theatre, launching our contract and fees package for dramaturgs. Featuring the creators of the package, David Harris, Katalin Trencsényi & Jarkko Lehmus, plus their counterpart from the LMDA, Ken Cerniglia.
Tue 25 MayZoomMembers only. An informal online space for socialising and discussion.- Thu 08 AprZoomA round-table to discuss the recent 'We need to talk about Dramaturgy' open letter.