Playwrights’ ‘thrilling’ debuts share the Susan Smith Blackburn prize
The Susan Smith Blackburn prize celebrates debut plays by female, transgender, and non-binary playwrights, awarding joint winners Hannah Doran and Ro Reddick.
This Week's Theater Premieres
The article reviews several new theater productions in Spain, highlighting the works of various playwrights and directors.
Kishida Kunihiko Playwright Award Won by Emi Oishi and Sho Hasumi of 'Dow90000'
Emi Oishi and Sho Hasumi received the 70th Kishida Kunihiko Playwright Award in Tokyo for their respective plays, with a ceremony scheduled for May.
When Heidenstam Wanted to Write a Swedish 'Prehistory' the Viking Fit Perfectly
The article discusses the ongoing conversation about Sweden's image, with input from contemporary playwrights reflecting on national identity as the election year of 2026 approaches.
The theater premieres of the week
This article reviews the latest theatrical productions in Spain, highlighting new works from notable directors and playwrights.
Kristin Scott Thomas says male theatre critics fail to grasp plays about women
Kristin Scott Thomas criticized male theatre critics for their inability to appreciate plays that focus on women's experiences and stories.
Catalan playwrights without major theaters
Catalan playwrights struggle to find space in major theaters due to a lack of opportunities to showcase their work.
State Awards for Playwriting 2024: Here are the winners
The Ministry of Culture announces the winners of the State Awards for Playwriting 2024, following the completion of the relevant committees' work, with awards spanning three categories for adult and children's plays, as well as new playwrights.
Anna Dymna returned to Teatr TV. TVP VOD has "Nuremberg" exclusively with Crow
The performance featuring Anna Dymna was presented in the 'New Polish Dramaturgy' series, aimed at promoting young playwrights and new dramatic texts, exploring themes of blind parental love and familial loyalty amid moral dilemmas.
The new theatre works in Barcelona: They have the word
The article discusses the overwhelming presence of female playwrights in Barcelona's theatre scene as it evolves towards 2026, highlighting key figures such as Lucy Kirkwood and Angélica Liddell.
The Right to One's Own Past? Milena Steinmasslová Appears for the First Time in Ungelt
Milena Steinmasslová's debut performance in Ungelt highlights the mastery of acting in a theater known for portraying powerful human stories, featuring works by playwrights from the anglofon world.
Of battles and verses: the legacy of the Spanish Tercios that no army has matched
The article explores the unique legacy of the Spanish Tercios, highlighting how poets and playwrights like Calderón de la Barca and Lope de Vega intertwined their artistic creations with the realities of battlefield life.