The Donetsk Academic Regional Drama Theater (Mariupol) has embarked on a tour of cities in the Italian Republic. The international tour is significant not only as an artistic event, but also as an important step in the field of Ukraine's cultural diplomacy.
Through the performing arts, the theater company conveys to European audiences the true story of the war, debunks Russian information manipulation, and affirms solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom and independence.
Italian audiences will have the opportunity to see the play “Mariupol Drama,” which combines the pain of loss, the power of resistance, and the belief in recovery. The performances will take place:
February 20, 2026 - in Savona,
February 22, 2026 - in Genoa,
February 24, 2026 - in Brescia.
“The Mariupol Drama” is an artistic interpretation of a tragedy that has become a shared pain for the entire country. The play tells the stories of people who survived the destruction of their hometown but retained their dignity, faith, and desire to live.
For the theater, this tour is more than just an international tour. It is an opportunity for direct dialogue with European audiences, an open space for conversation about the values of freedom, human dignity, and responsibility for the future. Ukrainian actors take to the stage not only as artists, but as bearers of memory and living witnesses to historical events.
Each performance is an act of Ukraine's cultural presence in Europe, another step towards strengthening international support and a common understanding of the challenges facing Ukrainian society.
Art continues to unite people from different countries around common humanistic values. And it is in this unity that lies the strength that helps Ukraine move forward with confidence.