Emma Dante, the most celebrated Italian director of theatre and opera, is the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of Biennale Teatro 2026.
The twenty-seven-year-old Greek Albanian director Mario Banushi, who gained early recognition on the European and international stage, is the recipient of the Silver Lion.
The decision was made by the Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia at the recommendation of the Director of the Theatre Department, Willem Dafoe.
