“Nikola Vaptsarov” Drama Theatre – Blagoevgrad received a high evaluation for its activities within the Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria campaign “Results of the Comprehensive Evaluation of State Cultural Institutes in the Field of Performing Arts for 2025.” The theatre was awarded 118 out of a possible 150 points, a significant recognition of its overall work over the past year.

The comprehensive evaluation covers various indicators related to the artistic, organizational, and public activities of cultural institutions in the field of performing arts. The achieved result reflects the efforts of the entire theatre team—creative, artistic, technical, and administrative—united around the mission to create meaningful, vibrant, and contemporary theatre.

This recognition stands as a testament to the institution’s consistent work, its pursuit of high artistic quality, and its active presence in the cultural life of Blagoevgrad and the country. It is also an acknowledgment of its connection with audiences, its repertoire policy, the productions it has realized, and its sustainable development as a significant cultural center.

For the team of Dramatic Theatre “Nikola Vaptsarov” – Blagoevgrad, this evaluation is both a recognition and a responsibility—to continue developing the theatre as a space for meaningful art, creative dialogue, and contemporary stage exploration.

The leadership of Dramatic Theatre “Nikola Vaptsarov” – Blagoevgrad expresses its gratitude to everyone behind this achievement—the artists, creative teams, staff, partners, and above all the audience, whose support and trust make the path forward possible.