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Writers for Ukraine

In Person at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast

Streamed online throughout the world

Please book tickets and donate what you can here

Standing in solidarity with our 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.

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.

If you can't attend the show in person, click here to purchase a ticket to the livestream.

If you wish to donate, but can't attend the show, please use our donation box below.