Allen-legatet
Awarded by the Danish Dramatists’ Guild on behalf of author Johannes Allen (1916-73) and his wife to one or more playwrights who have wrestled with important issues of the day through drama of high quality.  The first award was in 1995. Awarded in May or June in the amount of DKK 100,000  (12,000€).

Danske Dramatikeres Forbunds Hæderspris
The Outstanding Achievement Award was established on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Danish Dramatists’ Guild in 1956.  The award is presented to an active member of the guild who has made a notable contribution to dramatic writing. The last prize was given to Erling Jepsen in 2002.

The Danish Theatre Critics' Prizes
The Theatre Cup (Teaterpokalen). The Honorary Director’s Prize the Theatre Cat (Æresinstruktørprisen Teaterkatten) - awarded to a theatre director. The Initiative Prize awarded to a new initiative (Initiativprisen).
More info: www.teaterjournalist.dk (website under construction)

Hertha og Svend Rindoms Legat
In even years, the grant is awarded to support an especially deserving older writer, preferably a writer of drama.  In odd years, the grant is awarded to a deserving older actor, who is or has been a member of the Danish Actors’ Association.

Nordic Dramatist Prize
The prize of 7,000 euro has been awarded by the Nordic Theatre Union since 1999.  In 2004, Astrid Saalbach received the prize.  In addition to the Dramatist Prize, the Nordic Theatre Union also awards the Stage Director Prize to a director who has achieved distinction in Nordic cooperation.

Thomas Møllers rejselegat
The grant is awarded in the form of a travel subsidy for Danish writers who are members of the Danish Dramatists’ Guild.

Wilhelm Hansen Fonden
One of the most important distributors of grants and awards in Danish cultural life.  The foundation’s Outstanding Merit Award in the amount of DKK 500,000 (67,000 €) is granted to one or two persons in recognition of their unique contribution to the world of art. In addition, the foundation awards a number of prizes and grants to promote stage arts and music. In 2006 the prize was awarded to Trevor Davies and B. Boje Skovhus.
More info: www.wilhelmhansenfonden.dk

Årets Reumert
Årets Reumert was founded in 1998 by the Bikuben Foundation. The goal of the award is to put a focus on live stage arts.  Every year, 21 prizes are awarded in different categories to groups and individuals – actors, directors, dramatists, and set designers as well as special talent awards. The most distinguished prize is the Bikuben Outstanding Achievement Award, presented to an artist who has played a unique role in the Danish arts scene for many years. The 2006-prize was given to Thomas Lund, Ballet dancer at the Royal Danish Ballet. More info: www.aaretsreumert.dk


Competitions

Dancesolution
The annual platform for upcoming choreographers. 18 choreographers, three programmes with seven choreographies in each programme, delivered over three evenings. Three prizes are awarded, including the audience’s prize. Finale performance on September 16 with winning choreographies.
Participants in 2006 : Signe Andersen - Oded Graf, Merete Dam - Lisbeth Sonne Andersen - Titta Soini - Stuart Lynch - Arina Joensen/Stine Marcinkowski - My Lindblad – Lise Lønsmann – Susanne Judson – Victoria May – Dalia Chaimsky – Jannik Elkær Nielsen – Murielle Elizeon – Natalia Eugenia Fogel – Ane Marie Fjelstrup – Maia Hauser – Morten Steensgaard – Rani Nair – Maria Naidu – Annou Nilson
Location: Dansescenen, Copenhagen
Dates: September 13 -16, 2006
More Info: www.dansescenen.dk