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8 Dec

The 16th Hungarian Theater Awards Gala 2025.

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The Hungarian Theatre Society organized the 16th Hungarian Theatre Awards Gala, a celebration of theater background professions, recognizing the best of the professions! During the gala evening, Mónika Fischl, Zsolt Homonnay, Artists of the Pécs National Theater, Anna Györfi – actors of the József Attila Theater, also artists of the Déryné Company, with the second-year students of the University of Theater and Film Arts, Artist of the Jókai Theater in Békéscsaba, Viktória Kiss – from the orchestra and ballet choir of the Budapest Grand Circus, and last but not least the Chinese artist group that achieved the greatest success of the gala, the Xishui Acrobatic Troupe, took the stage.

The Hungarian Theatre Awards, which recognize the professionals in the theatre’s background and service professions, were presented on Monday evening at the József Attila Theatre. This award is given every year to those who work invisibly, behind the spotlight, in the machinery that runs successful stage productions. A joint proposal from two state-awarded actors and the director of the nominating theatre is required to be nominated for the Hungarian Theatre Awards, which were established in 2010.

The awards went to Judit Tímea Hajdu, head of the props and furniture warehouse at the Thália Theatre; Erzsébet Kásádácz, economic manager of the Pécs National Theatre; Bori Mátrai, artistic secretary general of the Operetta Theater; and Mihály Borbás, technical director of the Déryné Company. The Hungarian Theatre’s Special Nationality Award went to Gyula Béri, production manager of the Pécs Croatian Theatre. The Hungarian Theater Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional artistic careers, was presented this year to Zoltán Seregi, director of the Jókai Theater in Békéscsaba.

The awardees received their awards from the directors of the nominating mother theatres, the members of the board of the Hungarian Theater Society and representatives of the organizations supporting the gala evening.
The award presenters included Magdolna Závogyán, State Secretary for Culture at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Irén Novák, Deputy State Secretary for Arts and Community Education at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Vice President of the Hungarian Theater Society, Director of the Chamber Theater Gyula Gózon, Ágnes Szabó, Strategic Director of the Thália Theater, Illés Horváth, and Directors Atilla Kiss-B. and Márk Domonkos Kis.

The lifetime achievement Award established by the Hungarian Theater Technology Association, the Pál Tolnay Award, named after the first Hungarian theatre technology engineer, was presented together with the awards of the Hungarian Theatre Society, which was received by Béla Götz, scenic designer.

This year, the gala was held for the 16th time, during which a total of more than 100 awards have been awarded.

Founder and originator of the Hungarian Theater Award, Péter Fekete, Director General of the National Circus Arts Center, highlighted: “The initiative launched fifteen years ago has now become a tradition, a common celebration of the theatre profession, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate those who work behind the scenes all year round at the end of each year.”

During the gala evening, Mónika Fischl, Zsolt Homonnay, the artist of the Pécs National Theatre, Anna Györfi, the actors of the József Attila Theatre, the artists of the Déryné Company, the second-year students of the University of Theatre and Film Arts, the artist of the Jókai Theatre in Békéscsaba, Viktória Kiss, the orchestra and ballet choir of the Budapest Grand Circus, and the Chinese artist group that achieved the greatest success of the gala, the Xishui Acrobatic Troupe, took the stage.

Photo: Ádám Urbán

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Dec

15th Hungarian Theater Awards Gala @ Budapest Grand Circus.

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Last night the Hungarian Theater Awards were presented at the Budapest Grand Circus.

So far more than100 awards have had been handle over throughtout the 15 years to the professionals.

The Hungarian Theater Society organized the Hungarian Theater Awards Gala, in celebrating and mostly recognizing the best of the professions within their service, whom. work invisibly, behind the spotlight. They day-by-day, alike a wheel bearing in a car to run setting up everything in need behind the scenes whom are non seen by the audience. Without them the theater podium would be “empty” would not run successfully the stage production.

A joint proposal came from two state-awarded actors and the director of their theater was required for nominations for the Hungarian Theater Awards, which were established in 2010.
The awardees received their awards from the directors of the nominating mother theaters, the members of the board of the Hungarian Theater Society and representatives of the organisations supporting the Gala evening. The award presenters included by Sándor Lezsák – Vice President of the Hungarian Parliament, and Irén Novák – Deputy State Secretary for Arts and Community Culture – Ministry of Culture and Innovation, as well as other directors from theaters such as: Zoltán Seregi, Árpád Besenczi, Jószef Kiss, Károly Nemcsák, Teodóra Bán.

The founder and mastermind of the Hungarian Theater Award, Péter Fekete, General Director of the National Circus Arts Center, highlighted … “Q” “The initiative launched over a decade ago has now become a tradition, a common celebration of the theatre profession, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate those who work behind the scenes all year round at the end of each year.”

This year, in an unusual way, the “Take a Theater!” theater marketing awards established by the Theater Association were also awarded on this evening. The aim of the “Take a Theatre!” award is to highlight and reward those marketing solutions that set an inspiring example for all of us. The Budapest Puppet Theater, József Attila Theater, Petőfi Theater in Sopron, Móricz Zsigmond Theater in Nyíregyháza, and the Kabóca Puppet Theater were recognized.

Along with the awards of the Hungarian Theater Society, the Lifetime Achievement Award established by the Hungarian Theater Technology Association was presented, namely the Pál Tolnay Award, named after the first Hungarian theater technology engineer, which was received by János Szűcsborus, chief engineer of the Madách Theater, and the Association’s Proscaenium Memorial Ring Award, which was presented to retired chief theater engineer and teacher László Czeiner.

After the awards ceremony the Gala continued with a festive version of the National Circus Arts Center’s Christmas Miracle Show, featuring Hungarian, Chinese and Italian artists namely: Hungarian Zsolt Szlakovszkiduring since his age of seven was active in sportinglife. Studied at the Baross Imre Artist Traning Academy and gain his talent and reached master of aerial gymnatics skills. Was an unforgettable experience in his performance.
Jining Acrobatic Troupe – the group of girls from Far East presented special acts with balance and spears- unicycle by combining traditional Chinese arobatic stunts. Kung Fu Boys from Chine. Acrobatical Head Balance, the audience saw an outstanding show. They have have received winning medals and awards with their performance at Asian and Euroean circus festivals. Szebasztián and Krisztina from Hungary showing the miracle of quickchange costums. They have selfmade costums for this special act. Was breathtaking and unbelievable how they chnged the customs within 5 sec or less. Saabelfamily Dog act, Antipode show by Jennifer Saabel from Italy with her husky and Samoyed charming doggies. The highlight of the evening for many kids and children was when of Kenneth Huesca ventriloquist from Italy entered the circus ring with Roger the circus monkey, his faithful friend. Around the seats of the arena the sound of giggling kids filled the air, the audience kept on with applauding. For many was an evening of unforgettable entertainment. This show is still on until the 5th January, 2025.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter