International Ibsen Award

The International Ibsen Award (Norwegian Den internasjonale Ibsenprisen honours an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater. The committee members consists of figures in the theatre community. The prize was established by the Norwegian government in 2008. The International Ibsen Award is the world’s leading theatre prize, awarded for extraordinary achievements in the spirit of Henrik Ibsen. The winner is announced on 20 March, which is also Henrik Ibsen's birthday, and the prize consists of NOK 2,5 millions making it the biggest theatre prize in the world and one of the richest literary prizes in the world. The Norwegian National Theatre serves as the Secretariat for the prize and it is awarded at The Norwegian National Theatre´s Ibsen Festival every other year.

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Check the official rules of the International Ibsen Award for the current eligibility window, accepted formats, residency or language requirements and any entry fee. For most established prizes the publisher submits on the author's behalf, often with a limit on entries per imprint.

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