# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An evening celebrating the local Ukrainian community with song, dance and an illustrated talk.About this EventAn evening celebrating the local Ukrainian community with song, dance and an illustrated talk.Michael Drapan, author of Home from Home, will deliver an illustrated talk on the 70-year history of the émigré Ukrainian community in Huddersfield. This will be followed by traditional folk songs and ballads from the Huddersfield Ukrainian Singing Troupe and traditional folk dance from Zolota Kalyna Dance Ensemble.Home from Home tells the history of the émigré Ukrainian community based in Huddersfield from 1948 to 2018. At a time when Ukraine heroically endures an unprovoked and destructive invasion by Russian forces, this history aids understanding of historic hostilities, from the traumatic era of enforced slave labour under the Third Reich, battles on the Eastern Front and survival in frightful camps during the bloody years of the Second World War. Then, from the late 1940s, the establishment of Ukrainian Clubs to preserve Ukrainian history, language, and traditions in the UK.Michael Drapan is a senior committee member of AUGB (Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain) Huddersfield. A retired headteacher, he currently works as a University Examination Invigilator and Kirklees Council Interpreter for Ukrainian refugees.Thursday 14 May7pm-8pmFree (booking recommended)The Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SPAge guidance: 11+Access Guide: Access: if you have specific access needs or seating preferences, please contact our Admin team at info@huddlitfest.org.uk with your request.Concession & Carers: For further information on concession and essential carer tickets, please visit our FAQ's page.Eventbrite note: When purchasing tickets please download the Eventbrite 'app' or 'create an Eventbrite account'. This will facilitate quicker access to your tickets. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huddersfield/a-celebration-of-the-huddersfield-ukrainian-community/100001983866882249 - **Event Categories**: art, dance, theatre, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Huddersfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Lawrence Batley Theatre - **lat**: 53.6450778 - **long**: -1.7799271 - **full address**: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b34bfccf606344293280d9fbf2b49b3a5b99032c0e7658c4240fbb998f8baa7a-rimg-w1200-h850-dc92badd-gmir.jpg?v=1772413397 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community being held? - **A:** A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community? - **A:** Tickets for A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community are priced at GBP 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFree ticketFreeAvailableFree ticket with £3 donationGBP 4 + GBP 1 feeAvailableFree ticket with £5 donationGBP 6 + GBP 1 feeAvailableFree ticket with £10 donationGBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community? - **A:** A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community is organized by Huddersfield Literature Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huddersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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