Digitalisation of Theatre as a Remedy for Preserving Cultural Heritage

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to identify the peculiarities of the digitalisation of theatre art during its transformations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the full-scale Russian invasion, in order to further preserve its achievements as an important part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. The research methodology. In order to determine the role of digitalisation of theatrical art in preserving it as part of the cultural heritage of Ukraine, a systematic approach is used with the use of analytical, comparative, and cultural studies methods. The scientific novelty. The usage of digital technologies as a means of preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, namely works of theatre art, is being studied for the first time. This topic has become especially important due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war. Conclusions. The digitalisation of Ukrainian theatre art is becoming an important means of preserving and popularising theatre as a significant component of the nation’s cultural heritage. Thanks to the examples of digitalised archiving and recording of the theatre process in other countries, similar projects have been successfully implemented by Ukrainian specialists. Today, the online space provides access to digital performances and achievements of Ukrainian theatre, virtual galleries of museums and archive of theatre art for scholars and researchers of theatre art, as well as for theatregoers and connoisseurs. Therefore, the use of digital technologies in theatre art has a powerful potential for preserving it as part of the cultural heritage and for passing on information about Ukrainian theatre to future generations.