Ukrainian Programme at the Theatertreffen

Postcolonialism in Ukrainian Culture

Colonial responsibility and ongoing postcolonial processes are the topics of a discussion on the intergenerational experiences and subjectivity of contemporary Ukraine.

Speakers:

Franziska Davies, author and historian of Eastern Europe
Vasyl Cherepanyn, philosopher and director of the Visual Culture Research Center
Magda Szpecht, Director, artist and journalist

Moderation Alona Karavai, curator and chairwoman of the international organisation MitOst e.V.

Legacy of appropriation

In order to introduce postcolonial critique into the discourse on the perception of Ukrainian culture and to address appropriation, we will discuss the origin and original appearance of Ukrainian culture in Western Europe together with the invited participants.

Speakers

Karolina Wigura, historian of ideas, sociologist, journalist
Kateryna Tarabukina, curator and part of the management of Vitsche e. V.
Kateryna Botanova, cultural critic, curator, author
Andriy May, director, actor and theatre curator

Moderation Eva Yakubovska, director, activist and co-founder of Vitsche e. V.

Struggle for Existing and Solidarity

The phenomenon of revolutionary and post-revolutionary solidarity of critical civil society and the sustainable development of the volunteer movement in Ukraine are inextricably linked to the tradition of the anti-imperialist struggle for freedom, which in turn is based on diversity, a multitude of nations, religions and cultures as well as liberal feminism and cohesion.

Speakers:

Lydia Nagel, researcher, translator
Kateryna Mishchenko, author, editor, translator
Nina Khyzhna, director, performer and choreographer
Liuba Ilnytska, dramaturge, critic, curator

Moderation Kateryna Stetsevych, Head of Project Group Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe of the Federal Agency for Civic Education/bpb

Women at War

The feminist agenda today focuses on women’s rights in Ukraine, sexual violence in war and the protection of human rights. At the same time, volunteers, soldiers, writers, directors, leaders, artists, doctors, musicians, scientists and many more have dedicated themselves to spreading the truth about the war against the Ukrainian people abroad.

Speakers:

Kateryna Priymak, paramedic, activist and leader Ukrainian Women Veteran Movement
Yulia Paevska (Taira), soldier, paramedic and commander of the “Angels of Taira” volunteer unit
Gesine Dornblüth, author and freelance radio journalist

Moderation Heike Winkel, cultural scientist, project manager and project group officer for Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe at the Federal Agency for Civic Education/bpb