How a Forest-Themed Play Transforms Lives Through Theatre

A forest comes alive with stories of resilience and connection. Meet the actors redefining ability through the magic of performance.

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2025 December 4 . 4:01 PM

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This picture is clicked inside a musical concert. Here, we see three women standing and holding... — This picture is clicked inside a musical concert. Here, we see three women standing and holding violin in their hands and playing it. Here is three stands on which book is placed on it and on the right bottom of this picture, we see women sitting and listening to that music. Behind them, we see white wall on which watch is placed on it. In the left corner of this picture, we see white curtain.

How a Forest-Themed Play Transforms Lives Through Theatre

For two decades, the NGO Blagoe Delo has brought together professional actors and performers with intellectual disabilities on stage. Their latest production, Song of the Forest, blends myth and real-life stories of personal growth. Directed by Irina Kupchenko, the play demonstrates how theatre can break down barriers and unlock potential.

The organisation’s approach treats theatre as more than just performance. It serves as a structured system for skill-building, socialisation, and self-discovery. Participants, regardless of ability, work side by side, learning from one another in a shared creative space.

Through Song of the Forest, Blagoe Delo continues to prove that art can transform lives. The production offers a model where creativity and social integration go hand in hand. For the actors involved, the experience opens doors to self-improvement, connection, and a richer sense of belonging.