# Oriol Pla receives 2026 National Theater Prize

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> Updated: 2026-09-28T17:06:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has awarded the 2026 National Theater Prize to Oriol Pla. The award includes a prize of 30,000 euros.

The jury recognized Pla for his performance and co-creation of the production ‘Gula (Gola)’, alongside Pau Matas Nogué. The work was praised for its technical excellence and its “virtuoso integration of clown language into theatrical performance.” The production was noted for exploring contemporary themes, such as excessive consumption and the need for immediate stimuli.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Oriol Pla awarded 2026 National Theater Prize

Actor Oriol Pla has received the 2026 National Theater Prize from Spain's Ministry of Culture for his acclaimed performance and co-creation of the play ‘Gula’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oriol-pla-awarded-2026-national-theater-prize

### 2026-09-23: Oriol Pla wins 2026 National Theater Prize

Oriol Pla has been awarded the 2026 National Theater Prize by Spain's Ministry of Culture for his work in the production ‘Gula (Gola)’, noted for its mastery of clowning and multidisciplinary technique.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oriol-pla-wins-2026-national-theater-prize

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