Solidarity

Solidarity

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Abbey Theatre, Sunday 10th April

The Abbey Theatre is proudly partnering with a group of independent Irish artists for SOLIDARITY, a night of performances, poetry and song to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.

Hosted by Panti Bliss, SOLIDARITY will feature musical performances from singer Paul Noonan (BellX1), Camille O’Sullivan, Kila, Loah, singer/songwriter Sharyn Ward and Maria Doyle Kennedy, readings from actors Stephen Rea, Denise Gough and Kwaku Fortune, playwright Mark O’Halloran, author Sinead Gleeson, performance artist Amanda Coogan and poet Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe with more performers to be announced in the coming weeks. The performances will include a mix of both Ukrainian and Irish literature and song.

The night will also feature a very special performance from young Ukrainian dancer Taisia Shvets, specially choreographed for the occasion by Michael Keegan Dolan and set to music by Matt Lunson and Cormac Curran, with James Southward as Taisia’s dance partner.

Dublin gallery, Hang Tough, will be unveiling a special limited edition artwork to purchase on the night, with all proceeds being donated to Scoop Foundation.

All ticket sales will be donated to the Irish Refugee Council, Doras and Irish Emergency Alliance.

Date:
Sunday 10th April
Time:
7.00pm
Price:
€25 - €100
Address:
Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland
Google Map of Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland

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