At Odesa’s opera house, the show goes on despite missile alerts and drone attacks
The Irish Times · Daniel McLaughlin ·
Russian attacks force Ukrainian performers and audiences into bomb shelters but the historic theatre has refused to fall silent
On the website of the Odesa opera and ballet theatre, it is still possible to find an announcement from February 24th, 2022.
“Dear theatregoers,” it reads, “due to the imposition of martial law in Ukraine, the Odesa opera is suspending performances for an indefinite period. We will provide updates on the theatre’s operations in due course. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones!”
It was the day Russia launched all-out war on Ukraine, this Black Sea port and other towns and cities were already being bombed, and Moscow’s invasion force was advancing from the north, east and south.
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