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CULTURE FRONT: RU THEATER PROPAGANDA

4. Theater

  • Russian Plays and Performances: Western theaters have canceled or resisted performances of Russian plays or works by Russian playwrights, especially those perceived to support Russian state narratives or those funded by Russian institutions.
  • Russian Actors and Directors: Prominent Russian actors, directors, and playwrights have faced boycotts or protests in Western theaters. Some productions have been canceled or replaced by works from Ukrainian or other Eastern European artists.
  • Festival Cancellations: Major theater festivals, such as the Edinburgh Festival and others across Europe, have faced calls to exclude Russian companies or performances from their programs.