{"id":21445,"date":"2024-03-18T10:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2024-03-18T10:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:18:50","slug":"fleur-du-cap-theatre-awards-winners-celebrated-at-the-baxter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2024\/03\/18\/fleur-du-cap-theatre-awards-winners-celebrated-at-the-baxter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Winners Celebrated At The Baxter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The winners of the 59th<\/sup> Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, were announced last night at a glittering ceremony at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch, Cape Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star of the evening was Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II en Gaveston<\/em>, a drama by prominent Belgian playwright and novelist, Tom Lanoye.  Nominated in nine categories, it earned awards in three. These were for Best Director – Marthinus Basson, Best Lighting Design – Nicolaas de Jongh, and Best Costume Design – also Marthinus Basson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veteran actress Sandra Prinsloo, honoured in 2022 with the Fleur du Cap Lifetime Achievement Award, won the award for Best Performance by a Lead Actress for her role as Anna in Die moeder<\/em>. A US Woordfees production, it also took home the coveted Best Production Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award for Best Performance by a Lead Actor went to Brent Palmer for his portrayal of George Megalos in his play King George<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodgers and Hammerstein\u2019s legendary musical The Sound of Music<\/em>, brought to South African stages by Pieter Toerien Productions and Cape Town Opera, triumphed with Brittany Smith\u2019s interpretation of Maria winning her the Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Musical or Music Theatre Show award, and William Berger as Max earning him the award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in the same category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puccini\u2019s powerful opera Tosca<\/em> made a clean sweep with Lukhanyo Moyake and Nobulumko Mngxekeza garnering awards for the Best Performances in the Male and Female categories in an Opera, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Promise \u2013 On Stage<\/em> by Damon Galgut also clinched two awards: for Best Set Design by Joshua Lindberg, and for Best Sound Design, Original Music, Soundscape or Live Performance by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The University of Stellenbosch\u2019s Angelique Viaan Filter took the Most Promising Student Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As has become custom over the years, the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards\u2019 judging panel had announced the winners of the three special awards ahead of the gala ceremony. They were Professor Angelo Gobbato, recipient of this year\u2019s Lifetime Achievement Award for his enormous impact on South African opera extended over many decades; Gregory Vuyani Maqoma, who received the Encore Award for his contribution to theatre exemplified in his product of Exit\/Exist<\/em>; and the Rainbow Arts Organisation of Delft, Cape Town, that landed the Innovation in Theatre Award for its impact on youth development.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millicent Maroga, corporate affairs director of sponsor HEINEKEN Beverages, said the company was delighted to have been associated with the annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards for close to 60 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe performing arts, in whatever form they take, have the capacity to bring us together in a way that helps to cross divides, build bridges, and most importantly, to understand others and ourselves. That\u2019s what makes theatre so critical and so deeply essential in our lives and our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to enable, support and sustain the arts as our investment in opportunity and talent. And in our shared future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCongratulations to all the winners. You are the people who stir us, who lift us out of the everyday to change us, to make us see, feel and think in new ways.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting as panel chair, Africa Melane said that 2023 was a year of theatrical excellence, with the awards reflecting a dynamic, healthy mix of emergent and established local talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a panel, we were thrilled with the exceptional quality of productions mounted in Cape Town and Stellenbosch during 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAudiences were reminded that theatre has immense power to profoundly shape and transform individuals. Theatre invites audience members to step into the shoes of someone else, lose themselves briefly and become empathetic. There is hope that this forges deeper connections with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you to the collective genius of the theatre makers for the amazing productions mounted on the boards in 2023. Once again, we were challenged; we were entertained; and we had a mirror held up to compel us to reflect on our society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe salute and celebrate you this evening,\u201d Melane concluded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners of the 59th<\/sup> Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOST PROMISING STUDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelique Viaan Filter | University of Stellenbosch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST NEW SOUTH AFRICAN SCRIPT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni | Delela<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST NEW DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am\u00e9e Lekas | African Gothic<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST THEATRE PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The King of Broken Things<\/em> | Theatresmiths<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Oedipus at Colonus #aftersophocles <\/em>| Buhle T Stefane, Azola Mkhabile, Mihlali Bele, Lindokuhle Melaphi, Thabo Mkenene, Kuhle Myathaza, Nosiphiwo Ndabeni, Siphenathi Siqwayi, Wendy Mrali, Moluphi Lepeli and Sipho Kalako<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A REVUE, CABARET OR SOLO SHOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Marlo Minnaar | Die halwe huis<\/em> | Bumper Jansen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL OR MUSIC THEATRE SHOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

William Berger | The Sound of Music<\/em> | Max Detweiler<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL OR MUSIC THEATRE SHOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tankiso Mamabolo | Ziyana<\/em> | Mother<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL OR MUSIC THEATRE SHOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stuart Brown | We Will Rock You<\/em> | Galileo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL OR MUSIC THEATRE SHOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brittany Smith | The Sound of Music<\/em> | Maria Rainer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PUPPETRY DESIGN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Luyanda Nogodlwana | Maxeke: This work is not for yourselves<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nicolaas de Jongh | Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II en Gaveston<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST SET DESIGN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Joshua Lindberg | The Promise – On Stage<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST COSTUME DESIGN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Marthinus Basson | Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II en Gaveston<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST SOUND DESIGN, ORIGINAL MUSIC, SOUNDSCAPE OR LIVE PERFORMANCE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Charl-Johan Lingenfelder | The Promise – On Stage<\/em> | Sound design and original score<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE IN <\/strong>AN OPERA – MALE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lukhanyo Moyake | Tosca<\/em> | Mario Cavaradossi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE IN AN OPERA – FEMALE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nobulumko Mngxekeza | Tosca<\/em> | Floria Tosca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mark Elderkin | A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em> | Bottom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Steyn | The Beauty Queen of Leenane<\/em> | Mag Folan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY <\/strong>A LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Brent Palmer | King George<\/em> | George Megalos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sandra Prinsloo | Die moeder<\/em> | Anna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST DIRECTOR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Marthinus Basson | Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II en Gaveston<\/em> | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PRODUCTION<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Die moeder<\/em> | US Woordfees | Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligible productions performed in 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream; A Star is Born – The Rise and Fall of Judy Garland; A Vegan Killed My Marriage; African Gothic; Baked Shakespeare (As You Like It); Bucket Boy; Buzani Kubawo; Byster; Cantos of a Life in Exile; Charles Dickens\u2019 A Christmas Carol; Cruise; Delela; Devil Song; Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II en Gaveston; Die halwe huis; Die lug is blou; Die moeder; Dreamland; Dude! Wa\u2019s my bakkie?; Educating Rita; Ember; Emsini; Every Brilliant Thing; Hamba Nam Ndipheleke; Hamlet (Abrahamse and Meyer Productions); Hamlet (Janni Younge); Hans steek die Rubicon oor; Hansard; iKrele leChiza; Jakob; Jonathan Roxmouth\u2019s Key Change; King George; Kunene and The King; Lamentations; Magda Louw; Master Class; Maxeke: This Work is <\/em>Not for Yourselves; My Children! My Africa!; My Fellow South Africans; My hart is \u2019n muurbal (en ander gedagtes); Next!!! Auditions are Not for the Faint of Heart; Oedipus at Colonus #aftersophocles; Of Loss – Handle with Care; Oorwinningsreis; Orphans; Patisserie Femme; Same Time Next Year; Sell-By Date; Skin Tight; Spanish Steps; Strike a Match; The Beauty Queen of Leenane; The Buddy Holly Story; The Grass Widow; The Moon Looks Delicious from Here; The Promise \u2013 On Stage; The Rangers; The Sound of Music; The Visigoths; The Year of the Bicycle; Tiro\u2019s Toughloop Testimony; Tswalo; We Will Rock You; why do moths fly like crazy fucks in the night; Xcode; Ziyana<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel of judges for 2023:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa Melane (chair), Dr Beverley Brommert, Hadley Tituss, Dr Lwando Scott, Mariana Malan, Marina Griebenow, Naud\u00e9 van der Merwe, Nkgopoleng Moloi, Roxy Marosa, Tracey Saunders and Dr Wayne Muller. Sive Gubangxa served on the subpanel for the Best Student Award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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