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UNITER Awards Gala 2025 brings the elite of Romanian theatre to Craiova for an anniversary edition
Craiova becomes the capital of Romanian theatre on May 26, 2025, when the “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre will host the 33rd edition of the UNITER Awards Gala. The event, celebrating excellence in contemporary theatre art, marks a triple anniversary: 175 years of theatre in Craiova, 550 years since the city’s first documented mention, and 35 years of UNITER’s existence. The gala show, directed by Bobi Pricop with scenography by Cosmin Florea, promises a dynamic concept and will be broadcast live on multiple media platforms.
Renowned artists share memories of the UNITER Gala
In anticipation of the event, UNITER continues the “UNITER Awards Gala Seen By…” campaign, presenting opinions, memories, and ideas from beloved artists such as Ioana Anastasia Anton, Aylin Cadîr, Tudor Cucu Dumitrescu, Lari Giorgescu, Andrei Huțuleac, Nicoleta Lefter, Sorin Miron, Adrian Nicolae, Mara Oprea, Liviu Pintileasa, Tania Popa, Oana Predescu, Mihai Smarandache, and Florentina Țilea. Short video interviews conducted by Marius Donici will be broadcast on UNITER’s official social media channels, offering the public a glimpse into the significance and behind-the-scenes aspects of the gala for the theatre community.
The UNITER Senate has already announced the recipients of the special and lifetime achievement awards. The “Ion Caramitru” Award for Excellence goes to the ATELIER International Performing Arts Festival in Baia Mare. Lifetime Achievement Awards honour actress Rodica Negrea, actor Emil Coșeru, director Nicky Wolcz, scenographer Horațiu Mihaiu, and critic Carmen Mihalache. Among the special awards is one granted to the project “Purcărete Week – 50 years of excellence in theatre,” produced by the “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
UNITER 2025 Nominations and the Craiova presence
The nominations jury, composed of theatre critics Daria Ancuța, Doru Mareș, and Maria Zărnescu, reviewed the productions of the 2024 theatrical year and established the list of artists and shows competing for the UNITER trophies. Among the nominees are significant names associated with the Craiova stage:
- Best Debut: Andrei Pleşa for the role of The Son in the performance “Trilogy of Memory” by Arne Lygre, directed by Radu Afrim, “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
- Best Scenography: Oana Micu for the performance “The Lesson” by Eugène Ionesco, directed by Bobi Pricop, “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Romaniţa Ionescu for the role of The Mother in the performance “Trilogy of Memory” by Arne Lygre, directed by Radu Afrim, “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Vlad Udrescu for the title role in the performance “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare, artistic direction and stage adaptation by Declan Donnellan, “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
- Best Video Design: Ciprian Făcăeru for the VR/AR component of the performance “The Reconstruction” by Catinca Drăgănescu, “Marin Sorescu” National Theatre Craiova.
The complete list of nominations covers categories such as best performance, best direction, best actor/actress in a leading and supporting role, scenography, original music, radio theatre, debut, theatre criticism, Romanian dramatic text, animation/children’s theatre, video design, lighting design, and choreography/stage movement.
The UNITER Awards Gala 2025 can be watched live on www.uniter.ro, on UNITER’s official YouTube and Facebook accounts, on TVR 1, TVR Cultural, and Radio România Cultural.