Kenneth Tynan Award
KENNETH TYNAN AWARD FOR DRAMATURGY
The Dramaturgs’ Network is proud to launch the first award in the United Kingdom recognising excellence in the field of dramaturgy, named after the first British literary manager/ dramaturg, Kenneth Tynan.
This annual award is to be given to one outstanding theatre professional working in the field of dramaturgy, residing in the UK.
Nominations for the award can be made by Dramaturgs’ Network members only. The recipient will be chosen from the received nominations by the Award Panel (the panel includes Tracy Tynan, costume designer and Kenneth Tynan’s daughter).
The inaugural award ceremony was held as part of the DN10 Anniversary celebrations on Sunday 16th October 2011, at Southwark Playhouse, London.
The Kenneth Tynan Award recognises excellence in the field of dramaturgy. This annual award, recognises those professionals whose dramaturgical work has led to great achievements in theatre and/or dance. This includes, but is not limited to people who have:
· Discovered new talent or noteworthy writing.
· Helped a director to develop, fine tune and realise his/her concept.
· Helped a company to shape a new production.
· Matched the right play with the right translator.
· Curated a notable festival.
· Helped raise the standard of theatre and/or dance in the United Kingdom.
The Kenneth Tynan Award celebrates their work, and acknowledges the contribution these unheralded professionals have made. Every year the award will be presented to one theatre (or dance) professional in the United Kingdom, who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of dramaturgy (regardless of his/her job title). Applicants for the award are nominated by Dramaturgs’ Network members, and the winner will be chosen by the Kenneth Tynan Award Panel.
The winner of the award receives a certificate and a sum of £250.
(Photography: Julian Lloyd)
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