Jury leader Simone Thiis offers the jury's observations and the audience is invited into a free-flowing space of reflection with the winning text as a springboard.

This year's shortlist: Kate Pendry, Kentucky Days Elisabeth Matheson, Drontheim Tani Dibasey, NM vs CPT Arne Lygre, Ikkje ein lyd Jon Fosse, Skodespelet Perez/Haasmo, Prosessen mot menneska Clauda Cox & Tobi Pfeil, Dragonblood Monica Isakstuen, Takk for gaven Tore Vagn Lid, Triggersystemet Kristoffer Grønskag, Distanse Kristinsdottir/Willyson, Safariland Ketil Kolstad/Hanne Brincker, Keiserlosjen Rohat and Pinar Ciftci, Absent hero Kollektiv Norden, Asylum at the end of the world Kjersti Haugen, Silence Anna Ladegaard, Anne Bryter Linda Gathu, Sukker Runa Boch Skolseg, Disorder of desire Sarakka Gaups, bucketlistu Lisa Lie, Fønix Monica Isakstuen, Han andre

Where

Hollenderigata 15, Ibsen Theatre
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When

March 21, 2026

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