The International Ibsen Award

The International Ibsen Award is the world’s greatest theatre prize, and is awarded every other year. The award is for an individual, organisation, or institution within the arts for «an extraordinary achievement in the spirit of Ibsen.» The 2022 winner is Back to Back Theatre.

The winner 2022

Back to Back Theatre

Back to Back Theatre, the Australian theatre company featuring a neurodiverse ensemble of actors, has been awarded the International Ibsen Award 2022.

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The International Ibsen Award

The world’s most prestigious theatre awards aims to honour an individual, an institution or organisation that has brought a new artistic dimension to the world of drama or theatre.

Previous winners

Winners

The International Ibsen Award honours an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater. It is awarded every two years.

the Committee

The International Ibsen Award committee 2023-2026

The committee consists of six senior figures within performing arts, appointed by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture. Chair of the IIA committee is Ingrid Lorentzen, Artistic Director of the Norwegian National Ballet.

The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom – these are the pillars of society.

Henrik Ibsen

The winner 2022

Back to Back Theatre

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The International Ibsen Award

Previous winners

Winners

the Committee

The International Ibsen Award committee 2023-2026