Naledi Theatre Awards
South African national theatre award
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The Naledi Theatre Awards are annual South African national theatre awards held in Gauteng launched in 2004 by Dawn Lindberg after the Vita Awards ended.[1][2] Productions staged throughout the previous year are eligible, and the candidates are evaluated by the Naledi panel of judges.
| Naledi Theatre Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Excellence in Theatre |
| Country | South Africa |
| First award | 2004 |
| Website | naleditheatreawards |
Ceremonies
| # | Season | Date | Venue | MC(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2003 | 2004 | Sound Stage, Midrand | [3] |
| 2nd | 2004 | 13 February 2005 | Barnyard Theatre Broadacres | Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Anthony Fridjhon[4] |
| 3rd | 2005 | 19 February 2006 | University of Johannesburg Arts Centre | Bill Flynn and Rosie Motene[5] |
| 4th | 2006 | 19 February 2007 | Marc Lottering and Jeannie D[6] | |
| 5th | 2007 | 3 March 2008 | Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City | Leanne Manas and Tumisho Masha[7] |
| 6th | 2008 | 19 April 2009 | South African State Theatre | Mark Banks and Sade Giliberti[8] |
| 7th | 2009 | 7 March 2010 | Corne and Twakkie[9] | |
| 8th | 2010 | 7 March 2011 | Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City | Nik Rabinowitz[10][11] |
| 9th | 2012 | 18 March 2013 | Alan Committie[12] | |
| 10th | 2013 | 17 March 2014 | Lebo Mashile[13] | |
| 11th | 2014 | 18 March 2015 | Lebo Mashile and Chester Missing[14] | |
| 12th | 2015 | 19 April 2016 | Mark Banks and Bridget Masinga[15][16] | |
| 13th | 2016 | 5 June 2017 | Mark Banks[17] | |
| 14th | 2017 | 18 June 2018 | Teatro at Montecasino | [18] |
| 15th | 2018 | 20 May 2019 | Joburg Theatre | |
| 16th | 2019 | 13 September 2020 | South African State Theatre (online) | Sne Dladla |
Regular categories
Play:
- Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
- Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
- Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Director
- Best Play
Musical:
- Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
- Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
- Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Director
- Best Musical
- Best Musical Revue
- Musical Direction
- Musical score / arrangement
Musical or Play:
- Breakthrough Performance
- Ensemble Performance
- Performance in a Solo Production
- Independent / Fringe Theatre Production
- Best New South African Script
Youth:
- Production for Children and Young Audiences
- Performance in a Production for Children and Young Audiences
- Tertiary Student / Incubator Theatre Production
Tech and design:
- Sound Design
- Lighting (LX) Design
- Set Design
- Costume / Props
- Animation / AV Design
Dance and choreography:
- Original Choreography
- Contemporary Dance or Ballet
Special categories
- Lifetime Achievement Award, for individuals with over 30 years experience in the industry
- Innovation in Theatre Award, for outstanding contribution to South African theatre
- World Impact Award, for individuals or productions that garner international recognition
- Lesedi Spirit of Courage Award, for individuals who have overcome extreme circumstances