UKRAINIAN ARTS FESTIVAL AT THE SHERMAN THEATRE IN CARDIFF
Ruth Jones, Ian ‘H’ Watkins and Ukrainian stars Tonya Matviyenko and Dasha Volga are among those supporting.
Where
Sherman Theatre
Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4YE
When
Friday 30 September (5.30-9.30pm) – Saturday 1 October 2022 (11am-8pm)
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Projects, Films and Theatre
We are showing an array of Ukrainian Films, Theatre Pieces, Projects and Speakers throughout the festival.
A new arts festival is coming to Cardiff in support of people affected by the invasion of Ukraine
The two-day celebration at the Sherman Theatre will showcase a diverse selection of Ukrainian films and performance, showcasing the culture of Ukraine. All proceeds will go towards Ukrainian charitable foundations.
The Ukrainian Arts Festival has the support of some of Wales’ most-loved names including actress and writer Ruth Jones, singer and performer Ian ‘H’ Watkins, as well as some of Ukraine’s biggest stars including Dasha Volga and Tonya Matviyenko.
Вода/ Water
duration 21:02
director – Dasha Volga
Stars: Daniil Mireshkin, Anastasiya Shulga
Nazar lives his small life in a big city, trying to flee from his haunting past. Will he ever overcome his shadows? Will he ever dare to love and make another person happy?
Сурі/ Suri
duration 21:02
director – Dasha Volga
Stars: Artur Aramyan, Daniil Mireshkin
A former soldier Nazar bumps into his war enemy Artur in the middle of a peaceful city. Moved by the thirst of revenge Nazar follows his torturer, but the following events turn his rage to mercy.
Дві смужки/ Two stripes
duration 18:03
director – Alona Kaporina
Stars: Li Berlinskaya, Evgeniy Kaporin
Story about a young creative family. The family is one, but the goals of the spouses are different. She wants a child and he dreams about an actor career.
Королі репу/Kings of Rap
duration 100:00
Director – Myroslav Latyk
Stars: Mykhailo Dziuba, Yuri Kulinich
A seventeen-year-old village school graduate, a guy nicknamed Kazan, dreams of becoming a famous rapper and winning the heart of Sveta. For the sake of his dream, he is willing to risk everything, but circumstances steer his life in a different direction.
Герой мого часу/Hero of my Time
duration 80:00
Director – Tonya Noyabrova
Stars: Evgen Bushmakin, Oleh Shevtsov
When Zhorik moves to Kyiv, he has high hopes to improve his life. But then he encounters everyday life, bureaucracy and metropolitan reality.
Безславні кріпаки/Inglorious serfs
duration 90 :00
Director – Roman Perfilyev
Stars: Roman Lutskyi, Sergiy Strelnikov
What if Taras Shevchenko, the most outstanding Ukrainian poet, put down his pen and took a samurai sword into his hands?
UKRLAND
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday 30 September 2022
17.30 – 18.30 Welcome drinks
Introduction to Victoria Yasinskaya’s photo project Ukrainian Voices
Unveiling of Nathan Wyburn’s photo wall
Premiere of the documentary History in stories. What if…
18.30 – 18.50 Opening ceremony hosted by Dasha Volga
18.50 – 19.00 Performance by singer Tonya Matviyenko
19.00 – 19.50 Performance by Ukrland
19.50 – 20.15 Q&A in the studio
20.15 – 21.30 Afterparty
Saturday 1 October 2022
19.45 Ukrainian Film Festival
19.45 Performance by Tonya Matviyenko
19.45 Performance by Ukrland
19.30 – 20.00 Performance by Mumbles A cappella
Closing ceremony
Festival Highlights
Festival highlights include a dynamic programme of Ukrainian documentary and feature films, performances by Ukrainian singer and Eurovision performer Tonya Matviyenko, canapes for our Friday night guests and the unveiling of brand new artwork by Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn.
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The Ukrainian Arts Festival was co-created in May 2022 by Malva Group, a group of Ukrainian filmmakers in Wales, Cardiff for Ukraine, a volunteer-led direct-action group, and Regan Talent Group – with the support of the Sherman Theatre.
All funds raised from ticket sales will go towards two Ukrainian charitable foundations – Voices of Children and Voice of Ukraine, Wales.