IATL’s New 2024 Fellow: EUGENIO BARBA a living legend of world theatre

The new 2024 IATL Fellowship is awarded to a monumental figure and a living legend of world theatre: Eugenio Barba. As the founder of the Odin Teatret and a pioneer of theatrical anthropology, Barba has tirelessly explored the intricate dynamics of performance, influencing generations of artists and theatre professionals from all continents.

Barba’s artistic work is defined by his unique ability to weave together diverse cultural narratives and practices. Through his “third theatre” concept, he has extended the meaning of interculturalism, advocating for a theatrical landscape where collaboration transcends geographical and artistic boundaries. His vision for leadership goes beyond his artistic achievements, nourishing his role as a mentor for emerging theatre practitioners. As we celebrate the indelible mark he has left on the world of theatre and the theatre of the world, the IATL Fellowship recognizes him not only as a cultural leader but as a catalyst for change, whose influence will resonate for generations to come.

“The recognition of theatre leaders from 72 countries fills me with new energy. Together with all Odin Teatret, I promise to continue giving the maximum to theatre, whose fundamental value consists in establishing deep relationships and bonds between different individuals and far away cultures.”, stated Eugenio Barba, in receiving the IATL distinction.

Photo: Fondazione Barba Varley