Uni student’s show will help support Ukraine war victims
Performing arts students in Sunderland are donating all the proceeds from their annual cabaret show to support families fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Eachyear,second-yearstudents put together a show as part of their Performing Arts Degree at Sunderland University - comedy, music and burlesque, and this year's events take place at The Peacock, High Street West, on Tuesday, April 5.
The cash raised is usually ploughed back into funding other student performances, but this year the students decided the money should go towards charities supporting those people impacted by the war.
Student Paula Zbrehova, fromCzechoslovakia,whowill be starring in the show, says: “We want to use our platform to support people who are suffering and losing their homes due to war.
“While we were creating this piece of performance somewhere on the other side ofEuropesomeonehadtofight for their life. We hope we can help in some way.”
She added: “What the audience can expect from this evening is a lot of fun and some eye-opening and moving pieces.It’llbeanighttoremember.”
Dr Adelle Hulsmeier, senior lecturer in performing arts and leader for screen performance, said: “The cabaret performance always showcases a high standard of creative work
from the students.
"The work asks the audience to question some of the
political situations we are facing in our society today. It is done with humour but is also
innovatively thought-provoking.
"Wecommendthestudents for their hard work, dedication and maturity in approaching complexissues.Wewouldlove to see lots of faces to support the work.”
Barry Hyde, director of Northern Academy of Music Education(NAME)andgeneral manager at The Peacock said: “We are delighted to be hostingtheuniversity'sperforming arts students.
"Not only is the show for a pertinent and worthy cause, butitisalsoachanceforNAME to share one of its resources as part of an academic assessment for the university.
“We hope this event is the first of many collaborations and we are delighted that's it's occurring in the heart of the City's Cultural Quarter.”
Doors open for the show at 6.30pm, and tickets are priced at £5 on the door.