Recognition of outstanding achievement in theater or film
The Lauritzen Prize is the oldest award for acting outside those given by private associations in Denmark. Unlike most other theatre and acting awards, the Lauritzen Prize is not reserved only for stage actors. There is a strong emphasis on the topicality of the play and the mode of expression, so the Lauritzen Prize is also awarded to actors on the basis of a series of unique performances in film and TV drama. Winners are selected by prize committee – the Prize cannot be applied for.

The 2009 winners
(Click the slideshow to view photos from the ceremony.)

In 2009 the Lauritzen Prize went to Ditte Hansen  and Jesper Langberg, both well-known from a wide variety of films, plays and TV dramas.

The four most recent travel bursaries went to thespians Helle Dolleris, Martin Buch, Hans Holtegaard and Rasmus Botoft.

Read the press release