Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards SA announce 2020 winners

“The tough economic times of recent years did not rob theatre and opera lovers of an exceptional quality of productions mounted,” Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards’ Christine Skinner said. “The panel and I were once again blown away by what was on offer, especially the new South African works. It demonstrates that talent will flourish regardless of the circumstances.

“From the avantgarde to more mainstream entertainment, from exciting new names to seasoned stars and other specialists of the stage, this year’s winners highlight the thrilling and world-class standard of what is on offer to local audiences. We are truly fortunate.”

Below is the full list of winners:

Best Sound Design, Original Music, Soundscape or Live Performance

• Babalwa Makwetu – G7: Okwe Bokhwe (Like/Of a Goat)

Best Performance by a Lead Actress In a Musical or Music Theatre Show

• Zolani Mahola – The One Who Sings

Best Performance by a Supporting Actress In a Musical or Music Theatre Show

• Namisa Mdlalose – Kinky Boots

Best Performance by a Lead Actor In a Musical or Music Theatre Show

• Earl Gregory – Kinky Boots

Best Performance by an Ensemble

• Abigail Mei, Carlo Daniels, Luxolo Mboso, Siyavuya Gqumehlo, Sivenathi Macibela, Sizwe Lubengu, Sityhilelo Makupula, Yvonne Msebenzi – G7: Okwe Bokhwe (Like/Of a Goat)

Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Musical or Music Theatre Show

• Tshepo Ncokoane, Kinky Boots – Angel

Best Performance In An Opera – Male

• Bongani Kubheka – La Serva Padrona

Best Performance In An Opera – Female

• Siphokazi Molteno – I Capuleti e I Montecchio

Best new South African Script

• Morapeleng Molekoa – Scott

Best New Director

• Morapeleng Molekoa – Scott

Best Theatre Production for Children and Young People

• Lumka

Best Performance in a Revue, Cabaret or One-person Show

• Tafara Nyatsanza – Scott

Best Puppetry Design

• Jenine Collocott

Best Lighting Design

• Fred Abrahamse – Equus

Best Set Design

• Paul Wills – Kinky Boots

Best Costume Design

• Birrie le Roux – Kinky Boots

Best Performance by A Supporting Actor in a Play

• David Viviers – Cellist with Rabies

Best Performance by Supporting Actress in a Play

• Jenny Stead – The Glass Menagerie

Best Performance by Lead Actress in A Play

• Fiona Ramsay – The Glass Menagerie

Best Performance By Lead Actor in A Play

• Alan Committie – Richard III

Best Director

• Mandla Mbothwe – G7: Okwe Bokhwe (Like/Of a Goat)

Best Production

• Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre

Award for innovation in Theatre

• Junkets Publisher – Robin Malan and Andi Mgibantaka

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Fatima Dike

Award for Most Promising Student

• Cantona James – Stellenbosch University