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Olga Braga's 'Donbas' Wins Award, Reveals War's Harsh Truths

2/12/2026

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Olga Braga's new play Donbas won Theatre503’s international playwriting award.
It portrays the grim realities of war in Ukraine before Russia's 2022 invasion.
Director Anthony Simpson-Pike uses a cramped Ukrainian home on a small stage to heighten tension.
Jack Bandeira plays Sashko and Philippe Spall plays his father, exploring heritage and the human cost of conflict.

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Story summary

Olga Braga's new play Donbas won Theatre503’s international playwriting award.
It portrays the grim realities of war in Ukraine before Russia's 2022 invasion.
Director Anthony Simpson-Pike uses a cramped Ukrainian home on a small stage to heighten tension.
Jack Bandeira plays Sashko and Philippe Spall plays his father, exploring heritage and the human cost of conflict.