GIL VICENTE – European Amateur Theatre Awards 28 March 2026

GIL VICENTE – European Amateur Theatre Awards are awarded and presented by the Teatro de Balugas (associate member of AITA/IATA in Portugal) and seek to recognise European amateur theatre in various categories. The first edition of the awards was launched in 2025.

Goals

– Distinguish amateur theatre as an act of citizenship and cultural and artistic associations.

– Celebrate the excellence and diversity of European amateur theatre.

– Attract new audiences to European amateur theatre.

– Draw attention to (new) European talents and projects. 

Date and place of the awards ceremony:
28 March 2026, at the Gil Vicente Theatre, in the city of Barcelos, Portugal.

Categories

– Best Original Script

– Best Artistic Project

– Best Theatrical Causes

All information about the application can be found at this link: www.teatro-de-balugas.pt

The deadline to apply has been extended until the 13 January 2026.