A Russian strike destroyed the set for Irma Vitovska's play *Orange Punch*
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Kyiv on the night of July 16, the sets, costumes, props, and equipment for Irma Vitovska’s play “Orange Punch” were destroyed. The project team has already begun restoration efforts and has assured the public that, despite the losses, all scheduled performances will take place.
On the night of July 16, a Russian missile attack on Kyiv destroyed nearly everything that had been created for Irma Vitovska’s play “Orange Punch.” The project team announced this on its official social media pages. According to the show’s creators, the strike destroyed the sets, costumes, props, and equipment used in the production. “On the night of July 15–16, the enemy destroyed nearly everything that made up our production: sets, costumes, props, and equipment. This is a great loss for our entire team. But this is not the end of our story. We’ve already begun the restoration process and will do everything we can to ensure that all scheduled performances take place,” the team said.
The creators describe “Orange Punch” as a melodramatic blockbuster. The plot centers on three women in their fifties. They leave their past behind, reevaluate their lives, and discover new emotions and opportunities. The play’s description states that it is a story about friendship that stands the test of time, about memories that never lose their value, and about the courage to start all over again.
“This is a warm and poignant story about friendship that stands the test of time, about memories that never lose their luster, and about the courage to start new chapters in life. Through humor, heartfelt conversations, and unexpected revelations, the heroines discover a simple yet important truth: it’s never too late for dreams, love, and change. “This is a play that brings a smile, touches the heart, and leaves behind a bright aftertaste of hope,” the project description states.
The director and author of the play is Irma Vitovska. The production is based on a text by playwright Lyudmyla Tymoshenko. The actress herself also spoke about the losses. On her Facebook page, she wrote that the fire destroyed all the set pieces for the play. “All the sets, costumes, and props from *Orange Punch* were destroyed, along with the projector that had been with me throughout all the *Kyiv Perpechky* performances—I loved it dearly and even gave it a name: ‘The Man-Eater’... What a blow... Apparently, our mountains, backpacks, and screens are strategically dangerous. But despite everything, our performances will go on,” Vitovska wrote.
Despite the loss of props and equipment, the team has no plans to cancel the tour. The upcoming performances of “Orange Punch” are scheduled for September and October in Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Poltava, Kryvyi Rih, and other cities in Ukraine. This was announced on the project’s official social media pages.
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