REPS Afdis Awards 2011

And the winner is ...

The 2011 Reps Afdis Awards were presented at a glittering ceremony and show on Saturday night, 10 March 2012, with congratulations going to the winners in the various categories and commendations going to everyone who was nominated, as well as to everyone who undertook activities of any kind in and for Reps during the past year.

African Distillers was thanked for supporting Reps through the annual awards competition and for so generously facilitating a sparkling show and after-event reception for nominees and other invited guests. Here is a full list of winners:

Best production

Much Ado About Nothing

Best actor

Mike Southall (Jesus, My Boy)

Best actress

Ashleigh May Bawden (Much Ado About Nothing)

Best supporting actor

Paul Shephard (Much Ado About Nothing)

Best supporting actress

Betty Hobbs (Humble Boy)

Best director

Graham Crutchley (Humble Boy)

Best minor performance

Mike Blackburn (Humble Boy)

Best comedy performance

James Mukwindidza (Robinson Crusoe)

Best musical performance

Tina Masawi (Rent)

Best first performance for The Repertory Players

Ashleigh May Bawden (Much Ado About Nothing)

Best stage management

Ryan Lawrence (Rent)

Best stage properties

Philippa Johnston and Gail Cooper (Fame and the Poet and Magic)

Best technical

Elinor Kennedy (costumes - Much Ado About Nothing)

The Adrian Stanley Award

Gail Cooper

The Barbara Munro Award

Tim Garrard

The Steve Bonney Award

Jenni Ferguson

Repteens awards

Best actress

Emily Greeff

Most improved actress

Gabrielle Levey

Best actor

Ryan Charnley

Most improved actor

Nevison Kusokora

Best comedy

Craig du Preez

Best overall contribution

Peter Blackburn

Reps Afdis Schools Theatre festival

Winner

Peterhouse

Runner-up

Chisipite

Special thanks were given to Philippa Johnston, Libby Cattin, Tim Garrard, Sue Bolt and their teams for staging a memorable and enjoyable Reps Afdis Awards event.