Susana AbdulMajid Wins 2026 Hans-Gratzer-Prize for Play Draft Jellinekplatz
The 2026 Hans-Gratzer-Prize has been awarded to Susana AbdulMajid for her theatrical work proposal titled Jellinekplatz. AbdulMajid, recognized as an actress, writer, and Arabist, was selected from a shortlist of five finalists. The competition received more than 400 submissions. As part of the award, she will receive a commission valued at 10,000 euros. There are plans for the premiere of her play to be staged at the Schauspielhaus Wien. The prize is a Vienna-based recognition for theatrical works.
Key facts
- Susana AbdulMajid won the 2026 Hans-Gratzer-Prize
- Her winning entry is the play draft Jellinekplatz
- She is an actress, author, and Arabist
- The shortlist included five contenders
- Over 400 submissions were received
- The award includes a 10,000 euro commission
- A premiere is intended at Schauspielhaus Wien
- The prize is based in Vienna
Entities
Artists
- Susana AbdulMajid
Institutions
- Schauspielhaus Wien
Locations
- Vienna