Russian attack damages Actor's House theatre building in Zaporizhzhia

The municipal Actor's House theatre building and the Vie Theatre premises were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia on 7 November.

Source: The theatre platform's page on Facebook, as reported by Suspilne and Inform.zp.ua

Details: The blast wave blew out windows in the small hall of the Vie Theatre-Laboratory and several other rooms. In a comment to Inform.zp.ua, Daryna, chief administrator of the Actor's House, spoke about damage to windows in several technical rooms and the small hall where performances, concerts and art events are held. Fragments also damaged the exterior of the Vie Theatre, including its walls and roof.

Photo: Actor's House

Despite the damage, the theatre is continuing its work.

Quote from the theatre platform: "This will not stop us. We will stage our planned premieres, and the announcement for the Christmas concert will be released next week."

Details: The Actor's House theatre platform was created in 2023 as part of a reform of municipal theatres. It brought together the Vie Theatre-Laboratory, the Zaporizhzhia Dance Theatre, the City Big Band jazz orchestra and independent art groups.

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