In the absence of many male actors who have joined the war, the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre in Ukraine has transformed by having female actors take on roles typically played by men, thereby maintaining cultural continuity and aiding the military cause.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/03/10/as-men-fight-on-the-frontline-a-ukrainian-theatre-finds-strength-in-its-all-female-cast