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Susana AbdulMajid Wins 2026 Hans-Gratzer-Prize for Play Draft Jellinekplatz

award · 2026-03-30

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

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