Awards & Competitions
Allen-legatetAwarded 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 HædersprisThe 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 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).
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 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.
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.
Competitions
Aarhus International Choreography Contest, Aarhus. Hosted by Archauz biannually, the contest is open to emerging professional choreographers in contemporary dance. Its main purpose is to identify, develop, and present newly professional artist-choreographers in the international contemporary dance community