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Afanador and Casting Lear Dominate 28th Max Awards in Pamplona

At Teatro Gayarre the ceremony featured cutting-edge dance, theater productions by emerging, veteran artists.

Los actores Enric Auquer y Agata Roca posan con los premios a ´Mejor actor´ y ´Mejor actriz´ durante la 28ª edición de los Premios Max de las Artes Escénicas, el reconocimiento más prestigioso dedicado a los profesionales del teatro y la danza en España, este lunes en el teatro Gayarre de Pamplona. EFE/Iñaki Porto
El equipo de 'Afanador' y del Ballet Nacional de España  recogen uno de los grandes Max de la noche, el del Mejor espectáculo de danza
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Overview

  • Marcos Morau’s ‘Afanador’ claimed five awards, including Best Dance Performance and Best Stage Direction, plus honors for composition, costume and lighting design.
  • ‘Casting Lear’ won Best Theatrical Performance for its innovative rotating-cast format directed by Andrea Jiménez and written by Juan Mayorga.
  • Lucas Escobedo’s musical ‘Farra’ earned the Max for Best Musical or Lyrical Performance, while La FAM Teatre’s ‘Ambulant’ took Best Production Labor.
  • Alma García’s autofiction ‘Contra Ana’ was named Best Revelation Performance, with García using her speech to highlight mental health awareness.
  • Veteran actors Juan Margallo and Petra Martínez received the Max Honor Award, and organisers have confirmed that the 29th edition will move to the Roman Theatre of Mérida.