Writers for Ukraine Online Event
Sunday 6 March, 2022 at 8.30 p.m.
Standing in solidarity with their peers in Ukraine, local Northern Irish writers are coming together to read excerpts from contemporary Ukrainian works.
Organised and hosted by Jan Carson, the night will include:
Glenn Patterson reads Oksana Zabuzhko (novelist and short story writer)
Dara McAnulty reads Myroslav Laiuk (poet)
Anna Burns reads Olena Stiazhkina (novelist)
Leontia Flynn reads Oksana Lutsushna (poet)
Jan Carson reads Haska Shyyan (novelist)
Stephen Sexton reads Ilya Kaminsky (poet)
Kabosh direct a short extract by Natalya Vorozhbit (playwright and filmmaker)
All proceeds from the evening will go to the Red Cross Ukraine appeal. The venue, staff, performers, promotional materials, photography and streaming facility have all been donated through people’s time and generosity.
Donations – Tickets
When purchasing a ticket donations begin at £12. You can buy a donation ticket at £12, £25 or £50 and also top up the donation in the basket.
After you purchase your ticket you will receive an e-ticket with a link to the live stream. This will then stream live at 8:30pm on Sunday 6th March.
Make donations – Donation Box at top and bottom of page.
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