Festival Borštnikovo srečanje 2026
Tomaž Pandur Award for Outstanding Theatrical Vision - The creative collective of the production NAFTA/OIL, produced by Mini Teater
The creative collective behind Nafta creates a cohesive and distinctive theatrical vision in which the visual design, soundscape, dramaturgy, directorial approaches, and acting presence merge into an exceptionally unified stage experience. Through a thoughtful interplay of dystopian elements and pseudo-documentary strategies, the production creates a world that feels at once distant and disturbingly close.
The production articulates its themes not merely through narrative, but above all through the very mechanisms of theatrical performance, which become vehicles for meaning and reflection. In doing so, the collective establishes a theatrical language that confidently engages with contemporary Slovenian and European theatrical currents without losing its own distinctive artistic identity.
The production thus addresses one of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanity through distinctly theatrical means, demonstrating that theatrical form itself can become just as powerful a vehicle for social reflection as content.
Congratulations to the entire team!
