The activities of the 2026 Monodrama Theater Festival concluded in Carthage, Tunisia, under the patronage of Al-Kitab University, amidst a wide Arab artistic and cultural presence and distinguished participation from several theatrical performances coming from various Arab countries.
The closing ceremony announced the winners of this year’s edition, with the results as follows:
- Golden Monodrama Award 2026
Tunisia – Performance: “Wahdi” (Alone) - Silver Monodrama Award 2026
Tunisia – Performance: “Bayya” - Bronze Monodrama Award 2026
Palestine – Performance: “Ala Al-Ma’bar” (At the Crossing) - Best Acting Award 2026
Tunisia – Performance: “Wahdi” (Alone)
Artist: Osama Kachkar - Best Script Award 2026
Tunisia – Performance: “Wahdi” (Alone)
Writer: Walid Daghseni
The festival’s jury consisted of a distinguished group of Arab artists:
- Khaled Jalal – Egypt
- Idris Haddad – Algeria
- Najat Najm – Iraq
The festival concluded with an emphasis on the importance of continuing Arab cultural partnerships and the role played by academic and cultural institutions, foremost among them Al-Kitab University, in supporting theatrical creativity and nurturing young artistic talents.
