The nominees for the prestigious 55th Fleur du
Cap Theatre Awards have been unveiled.
Now, the countdown begins to the gala awards
function on March 22, 2020, when the winners in this performing arts calendar
highlight will be announced. The showcase is to be hosted at The Baxter Theatre
in Cape Town.
Established in 1965, the annual awards known as
South Africa’s leading performing arts competition, focuses on professional
theatre productions staged in Cape Town and environs. It is sponsored by
Distell and has served as launching pad for many of the country’s most
prominent names in theatre, while honouring many of its most established
talents.
Congratulating the latest nominees, newly
appointed judging panel chairperson Africa Melane says the standard of entries
remains world-class. “Each year we’re faced with a very difficult task of
having to select from an exceptional, high-quality line-up. Once again, the
nominees have set the bar high.
A total of 59 productions are in the running for
top honours this year. Among these are Durban-based Ben Voss’s Benny Bushwacker and top Durban theatre
company, KickstArt, with their musical Into
the Woods.
Into the Woods is nominated for:
Earl Gregory as the Baker: Best performance by a
lead actor in a musical or music theatre show
Kate Normington as The Witch: Best performance
by a lead actress in a musical or music theatre show
Greg King: Best set design
The event breaks from tradition this year in
that public tickets for the event, to be held at the Baxter Theatre in Cape
Town on March 22, will not be available. Rather, the awards ceremony may be
followed via the Fleur du Cap YouTube channel.
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