Harlequin
The Harlequin statuette is awarded to artists in theatre, dance, musical, pantomime and revue. The recipients are appointed by a professional committee with in-depth knowledge of the Danish performing arts.
Every year on the 7th of May, Henrik Lyding's birthday, performing artists are honored with the Harlequin awards for their artistic contributions.
The recipients of Harlequin 2025
Every year on the 7th of May, the Henrik Lydings Memorial Fund awards a Harlequin to professional performing artists in theatre, dance, musical, pantomime or revue. Artists who have shown exceptional talent, where their deep dedication to their artistic work.
harlekin-statuetten
Harlekinstatuetten er det samlende symbol for Henrik Lydings Mindelfonds priser.
Henrik Lyding var i en årrække ledende dramaturg på Pantomimeteatret i Tivoli, hvor arven fra La Commedia dell’Arte, den italienske teatertradition fra 1500-tallet med faste karaktertyper, masker og et stiliseret, kropsligt udtryk, fortsat lever. Henrik var en indgående kender af denne tradition, som på Pantomimeteatret formidles gennem klassisk ballet og mimisk spil.
I Harlekinfiguren genfinder man flere af de træk, der også kendetegnede Henrik Lyding. Det finurlige og farverige, det elegante og musikalske, men også det mørkere og mere skyggefulde, hvor alvoren ligger lige under overfladen.
Vi er stolte af at have fået lov til at bringe Utzon-familiens værk ind i fondens arbejde. Vi håber, at Harlekinstatuetten vil sætte en varig retning for, hvordan vi fremover hædrer scenekunstnere, med respekt for traditionen og blik for det nye.
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selection criteria
The committee's selection criteria for performing artists to be awarded the Harlequin Awards.
Artistic quality and innovation
experience and development potential
Importance for the performing arts environment
The recipients of Harlequin are appointed annually by an independent committee composed of distinguished and respected voices from the professional environment of the performing arts.
Dinna Bear
Choreographer
Anne Middelboe Christensen
Theatre and dance reviewer (Dagbladet Information)
Michael Soby
Theatre reviewer (CPH Culture)
Jan Hertz
Theatre director
udvælgelseskriterier
Komitéens udvælgelseskriterier for scenekunstnere, der tildeles Harlekin Scenekunstnerpris, Harlekin Hæderspris og Harlekin Talentpris.
Kunstnerisk kvalitet og innovation
- Komitéen lægger afgørende vægt på kunstnerisk kvalitet, teknisk dygtighed og en tydelig personlig stemme.
- Det gælder evnen til fortolkning, timing og musikalitet samt kunstnerens bidrag til enten at videreføre en væsentlig tradition eller udvikle nye udtryksformer inden for scenekunsten.
erfaring og udviklingspotentiale
- Komitéens vurdering omfatter også kunstnerens baggrund, uddannelse og professionelle meritter.
- Samtidig tillægges det betydning, at kunstneren har et langsigtet potentiale og en tydelig retning i sit virke.
Betydning for scenekunstmiljøet
- Komitéen ser på, hvordan prisen kan understøtte kunstnerens fortsatte udvikling og styrke vedkommendes rolle i feltet.
- Det vægtes, at modtageren bidrager aktivt til scenekunstmiljøet, som inspirator, vidensdeler eller kunstnerisk forbillede.
Selection process
In order to ensure a thorough and professional selection, the Committee shall work in accordance with an established and confidential process.
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Options and initial assessment
- The members of the Committee nominate candidates for Harlequin on the basis of the established selection criteria.
- In respect of the tradition and outlook that characterised Henrik Lyding, a broad representation of the disciplines of the performing arts, including pantomime, ballet and revue, is sought.
- At the same time, artists with significant potential and emerging importance in the field must be included in the considerations.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
- Candidates are all assessed on artistic quality, technical level, artistic direction and importance to the performing arts.
- The committee will discuss how the prize can most meaningfully support the further development and work of each artist.
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Final decision
- Recipients shall be appointed on the basis of an overall professional assessment and consensus of the Committee. The discussions will take place confidentially and with respect for the purpose and spirit of the award.
- Recipients are informed ahead of the official announcement on 7 May and invited to attend the awards along with their artistic director, director or choreographer.
- If a recipient does not have the opportunity to participate, a representative is appointed to ensure a dignified and visible recognition.