The text is Kateryna Lukianenko’s doctoral dissertation, titled: “Characteristics of creating a performance taking into account the perception of blind and visually impaired audiences in puppet theatre.” The research addresses the theme of inclusion in Ukraine at a historical moment marked by the growing number of people with disabilities as a result of the war. Starting from social data and analysis, the study explores the role of inclusive theatre as a tool to break down barriers, reduce isolation, and build a fairer and more democratic society. A special focus is placed on the perception of blind and visually impaired spectators, through the analysis of techniques, stage languages, and adaptations that make a complete and participatory theatre experience possible. The theoretical work comes together with a remarkable practical example: the creation, for the first time in Ukraine, of a sensory theatre performance designed for this audience, Хто росте у парку (Khto roste u parku, Who Grows in the Park). The research is valuable both as an original contribution to the study of inclusion in contemporary theatre and as a practical resource. It offers concrete tools for directors, actors, and educators, opening up new possibilities for a future where theatre truly belongs to everyone.

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