Winners announced for the 2017 National Arts Festival Awards
The 2017 panel was convened by Tracey Saunders. Panel members were Jade Bowers, Lara Bye, Motlatji Ditodi, Mhlanguli George, Caryn Green, Mwenya Kabwe, Lliane Loots, Zanele Madiba, Alby Michaels, Jayne Morgan, Nobesuthu Rayi, Sarah Roberson, Warona Seane, Mareli Stolp, Hugo Theart, Simon Tibbs and Lee-Ann van Rooi.
“A willingness to take risks was evident in many productions and in several instances, it paid off. Exciting work came from unexpected places and if the Fringe reflects the state of the performing arts in the country, it is bold, vibrant and angry.” said Tracey Saunders, convenor of the 2017 panel, also noting that the range of work on offer was diverse – from delicate, solo work to large, chaotic ensembles and several permutations in between.
Here are the 2017 Standard Bank Ovation Award winners:
Gold – Standard Bank Ovation Awards 2017
• Hani: The Legacy by Market Theatre Laboratory (Theatre)
• Tau by One Man and His Dog and The Market Theatre (Theatre)
Silver – Standard Bank Ovation Awards 2017
• Bayephi by Thembela Madliki (Theatre)
• Human Pieces II by The South African Theatre Village (Theatre)
• In(S)kin by Artscape (Theatre)
• Silent Scars by Calvin Ratladi Foundation/Zabalaza Theatre Festival (Theatre)
• Tats Nkonzo is Privileged by ExploSIV Productions (Comedy)
Standard Bank Ovation Awards 2017
• 180 Punchlines! (Three Laughs A Minute) by Alan Committie (Comedy)
• Acoustic Me by LoveChild (Music) Acoustic Me
• Agony by Thistle Productions (Theatre)
• Au Revoir by Followspot Productions (Comedy)
• Cattle Drive by Theatre for Africa (Theatre)
• Celebration: Music of American Composers< by Althea Waites (Classical Music)
• Dear Mr Government, Please may I have a meeting with you even though I am only six year’s old? by UJ Arts and Culture (Theatre)
• DikaPapa by Generation of Stars (Physical Theatre)
• Down to a Sunless Sea by Wind Up Mind (Dance)
• Ekurhuleni jazz ensemble (Music)
• Fire house by Hijinks Theatre (Theatre)
• Flamebook by Jo Kinda – MDALI (Theatre)
• Guy Buttery (Music)
• Molora by Tshwane University of Technology (Theatre)
• Nijinsky’s War by Leftfoot Productions (Theatre)
• Samthing Soweto (Music)
• State Fracture by ExploSIV Productions (Comedy)
• Syria? by Artscape (Theatre)
• The devil and Billy Markham by Contagious (Theatre)
• The Kaffirs by Gauteng Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture (Theatre)
• Welcome to the Zoo by ZikkaZimba and Hijinks Theatre (Theatre)
Additional Standard Bank Ovation Awards 2017
• Encore Award for Battles! – Iimfazwe! (Storytelling Tour)
• Encore Award for Momentum by the 34/18 Youth Dance Company (Dance)
• Encore Award for Opera Found (Classical Music)
• Encore Award for Singing Chameleon by Ditshimega Domain(Storytelling/Performance Art)
• Encore Award for Spiritual Walk (Theatre)
• Merit Award for Kubili (Two) by Musa Hlatshwayo/Mhayise Productions(Dance)
• Stand Out Performance by Daniel Richards in State Fracture (Comedy)
Special Standard Bank Ovation Awards 2017
• Standing Ovation was awarded to musician Steve Newman
• Standing Ovation was awarded to Tony Lankester to mark 10 years as National Arts Festival CEO
The Student Theatre Awards
Student Theatre Award for Best Production:
Molora from Tshwane University of Technology’s Drama and Film Department
- Directed by Kopano Maema
Student Theatre Award for Best Original Work:
Cult Clit from Rhodes University Drama Department
- Directed by Mmatumisang Motsisi
Student Theatre Merit Award for Original Work:
Pop Icheri from The Market Theatre Laboratory
- Written by Ncumisa Ndimeni and Nosipho Buthelezi
Award for Best Stage Manager:
Manoko Tlhako from Rhodes University Drama Department
The Student Festival’s advisory team this year included Mwenya Kabwe, Tracey Saunders, Lara Bye, Thami akaMbongo, Liiane Loots, and Nobesuthu Rayi. It was headed up by Greg Homann. Only work created by students was eligible for awards.
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