Milo Rau Wins 2016 ITI Germany Prize
Swiss playwright and director Milo Rau, born in 1977, was awarded the 2016 prize by the German Centre of the International Theatre Institute on April 10. The jury cited the 'scandal' provoked by his work, which 'shakes theatre and society by bringing them into contact with real situations'. The article in artpress discusses Rau's analytical theatre that engages with contemporary issues.
Key facts
- Milo Rau won the 2016 prize from the German Centre of the International Theatre Institute
- The award was announced on April 10, 2016
- Rau is a Swiss author and director born in 1977
- The jury mentioned the 'scandal' caused by his work
- His work is described as shaking theatre and society
- The article appears in artpress n°435, July-August 2016
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Artists
- Milo Rau
Institutions
- German Centre of the International Theatre Institute
- artpress
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