The theatrical production “The Chicken” has been honored with a special award at the XIX International Festival of Contemporary Drama, “Dramas of Kolyada 2026,” held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The recognition was presented by the Kolyada Theatre for theatrical performances, acknowledging the work of actors drawn from various theatre groups. The production, created by the non-profit theatre Vortex and co-produced with NUA Theatre Komedia, received the award on July 3, 2026.
This accolade placed the performance in competition with 28 other theatrical works, resulting in the awarding of the festival’s prestigious “Metal Comet” award, alongside the special commendation. The award itself took the form of a metal star featuring a tail, symbolically named the “Metal Comet.” According to the festival organizers, the nomenclature references the titular subject, “the chicken.”
The reception of this award marks a significant achievement for the troupe. The recognition solidifies the critical reception of the performance within the international dramatic community.
The receipt of the special award confirms the high artistic merit of the work, which centers around the narrative element of the chicken. The festival served as a major platform, validating the creative efforts of Vortex and its collaborators through this distinguished acknowledgment.
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