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Natalia Kaliada

Nicolai khalezin and Natalia Kaliada founded Belarus Free Theater.

Belarus theater company flees amid opposition crackdown 

Belarus Free Theater has staged provocative plays highlighting political corruption and the effects of authoritarianism for 16 years. Now, all its members are leaving Belarus, saying it’s no longer safe for them. 

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Shara Worden & <em>On the Road</em>

The co-founder of the Belarus Free Theatre, Natalia Kaliada, tells Kurt about her run-in with the KGB of Belarus, and her new status as an exile. Shara Worden — part of a new generation of musicians who isn’t afraid to mix classical composition with indie rock sounds — performs live in our studio. And we’ll […]