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The [[Student Theatre Festival]] is a showcase at the [[National Arts Festival]] for young talent from tertiary institutions across South Africa.
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The [[Student Theatre Festival]] is a showcase at the [[National Arts Festival]] for young talent from tertiary institutions across South Africa.  It is the only [[Student Theatre Festival]] of its kind in South Africa, and each university showcases one play which is eligible for various award categories.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
  
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== Previous productions ==
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1993: ''[[Leaving Out Profanity]]'' ([[Rhodes University]])
  
 
== Previous winners ==
 
== Previous winners ==
  
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* 2012: sponsored by the South African Post Office,  
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=== 2012 ===
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Sponsored by the South African Post Office
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* South African Post Office Cape Triangular Award for the best director and writer: [[Kline Smith]] from the [[University of KwaZulu-Natal]] (Pietermaritzburg)
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* Best Overall Production: ''[[Homeless Orchestra]]'' by [[University of Cape Town]] (their award included a larger production for the 2013 Student Festival)
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* Best Ensemble: ''[[Fence]]'' by the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]]
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* Merit Award: ''[[Reclaiming Body – Reclaiming Self]]'' by [[University of the Western Cape]]
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* Up and Coming Director: [[Joanna Evans]] from [[University of Cape Town]]
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* Best Poster Design: [[University of Johannesburg]] for ''[[SA Shorts]]'' and [[University of Stellenbosch]] for ''[[Animals]]''
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=== 2013 ===
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Sponsored by the South African Post Office
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* The [[Market Theatre Lab]] received kudos for the poster design and overall marketing campaign of their production of ''[[Milk and Honey]]''
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* Most Promising Student Director: [[Mira Sydow]] ([[UCT]])
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* Most Promising Student Writer: [[Mathew Baldwin]], [[Wynne Bredenkamp]] and [[Taryn Wyngaardt]] ([[UCT]])
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* Best Student Theatre Production, and the floating Cape Triangular Trophy, for their production titled ''[[Behind Every Yawn There is a Silent Shout]]'' ([[UCT]]).
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* Merit Awards: to [[Jess Harrison]] from [[Rhodes University]], recognising promise in directorial conceptualisation and design; to The [[Market Theatre Lab]]’s production of ''[[Milk and Honey]]'' as the production with the greatest viability for a professional run; and to [[Oakfields College]]’s ''[[Journey]]'', the SA Post Office choice for showcasing creativity and innovation.
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A panel of advisors comprising [[Gez Casey]], [[Smal Ndaba]], [[Christina Kennedy]] and [[Peter Terry]] recognised enormous potential in the next generation of professionals.
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=== 2014 ===
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Sponsored by the South African Post Office
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* Best Student Theatre Production: ''[[Solo]]'' by [[Rhodes University]]
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* Best Student Theatre Writer: [[Alex McCarthy]] and [[Callum Tillbury]] for the [[University of Cape Town]] script ''[[Uhm]]''.
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* Best Student Theatre Director: [[Gopala Davies]] for the [[University of Pretoria]] production ''[[Barbe Bleue]]''.
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* Advisors’ Award for the Best Poster: [[University of Witwatersrand]]’s ''[[Maid in Mzansi]]''
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* Festival’s Marketing Team’s Choice Award for Poster Design: [[Oakfield College]]’s poster for their production ''[[Flesh]]''.
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A panel of advisors comprising [[Gez Casey]], [[Peter Terry]], [[Warona Seane]] and [[Jacqueline Domisse]] recognised enormous potential amongst the seventeen university productions that were presented at the Festival this year.
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=== 2015 ===
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* Best Student Production: ''[[Void]]'' by [[Rhodes University]]
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* Special Merit Certificates for design: [[Frankie van Straten]] from [[Rhodes University]]
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* Most Promising Director: [[Mariska Denysschen]] for ''[[Medea]]'' ([[Tshwane University of Technology]])
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* Most Promising Writers: [[Katya Mendelson]], [[Ameera Conrad]], [[Thando Mangcu]] for ''[[Don’t Shoot the Harbinger]]'' ([[University of Cape Town]])
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* Special Merit Certificates were given to [[Garth Tavares]] for his direction of ''[[Edges]]'' ([[Waterfront Theatre College]]), and to [[Frankie van Straten]] for her design of ''[[Void]]'' ([[Rhodes University]]).
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A panel of advisors comprising [[Jaqueline Dommisse]], [[Peter Terry]], [[Warona Seane]] and [[Gez Casey]] of [[Live Theatre : UK]] adjudicated the 17 student productions presented at the [[National Arts Festival]] this year.
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=== 2016 ===
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* Best Production: Nomination - ''[[Figs]]'' by ([[University Of Cape Town]]); Winner - ''[[Nyanga]]'' by [[Rhodes University]]
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* Most Promising Playwright of the Year: Nominations - [[Thembela Madliki]] from [[Rhodes University]] and the cast of ''[[Pharmakon]]'' from [[University of the Free State]] for a devised script; Winner - ''[[Figs]]'' by [[Namisa Mdlaloze]] and [[Pueng Stewart]] from [[University Of Cape Town]]
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* Most Promising Director: Nominations - [[Sarah Nansubuga]] from [[Wits University]] for ''[[The Village]]'' and [[Dara Beth]] of [[University Of Cape Town]] for ''[[Figs]]''; Winner - [[Thembela Madliki]] from [[Rhodes University]]
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Awards for the best works by students at the National Arts Festival were decided by a panel, convened by [[Jacqueline Dommisse]], that included [[Lee-Ann van Rooi]] and [[Bertina Johnson]].
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=== 2017 ===
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* Best Original Work: ''[[Cult Clit]]'' by [[Rhodes University]], directed by [[Mmatumisang Motsisi]]
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* Best Stage Manager: [[Manoko Tlhako]] from [[Rhodes University]]
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* Best Production: ''[[Molora]]'' from [[Tshwane University of Technology’s Drama & Film Department]], directed by [[Kopano Maema]]
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* Merit Award for Original Work: ''[[Pop Icheri]]'' from [[The Market Theatre Laboratory]], written by [[Ncumisa Ndimeni]] and [[Nosipho Buthelezi]]
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* Best Marketing and Publicity for a Student Theatre Production: Not awarded in 2017
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=== 2018 ===
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* Best Ensemble: The cast of ''[[Seeing Red]]'' from [[Rhodes University]].
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* Best Director: [[Kashifa Sithole]] for ''[[Devil At A Dead End]]'' from the [[University of the Witwatersrand]].
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* Best Production: ''[[Marose]]'' from [[The Market Theatre Laboratory]].
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* Special mention was also made of the design of ''[[Lebitso]]'', a work created by students from [[AFDA Johannesburg]] and [[Østfold University College]]/[[Norwegian Theatre Academy]]. These students collaborated to create a visually rich physical theatre work.
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The Student Festival’s advisory panel this year was [[Motlatji Ditodi]] and [[Greg Homann]], with additional input from [[Tracey Saunders]] and [[Nobesuthu Rayi]].
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=== 2019 ===
  
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South African Post Office Cape Triangular Award for the best director and writer: [[Kline Smith]] from the University of [[KwaZulu-Natal]] (Pietermaritzburg)
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* Best Writer: The writer of ''[[Le Journal]]'' from [[The Market Theatre Laboratory]]
  
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Best Overall Production: ''[[Homeless Orchestra]]'' by [[University of Cape Town]] (their award included a larger production for the 2013 Student Festival)
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* Best Director: [[Noluthando Mpho Sibisi]] for ''[[Salt]]'' from [[Rhodes University]]
  
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Best Ensemble: ''[[Fence]]'' by the [[Market Theatre Laboratory]]
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* Best Actors: The cast of ''[[Le Journal]]'' ([[Boipelo Mahabane]], [[Khanya Zibaya]], [[Khanyisile Malatsi]], [[Khethukhuthula Jele]], [[Miriam Mayet]], [[Mosehlana Mamaregane]], [[Mpho Khobane]], [[Ndumiso Mazibuko]], [[Sicelo Buthelezi]], [[Wonder Ndlovu]], [[Violet Moeng]]) from [[The Market Theatre Laboratory]]
  
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Merit Award: ''[[Reclaiming Body – Reclaiming Self]]'' by [[University of the Western Cape]]
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* Best Ensemble: ''[[Phitlho (The Hidden)]]'' – [[Kuena Khama]], [[Ipelegeng Leepile]], [[Hlobile Makukule]], [[Lehloanyane Mohapi]], [[Koketso Motlhabane]], [[Bathabile Ngxingweni]], [[Maboroko Ramusi]], [[Sebenzile Sibiya]], and [[Jaco Van Zyl]] from [[AFDA Johannesburg]]
  
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Up and Coming Director: [[Joanna Evans]] from [[University of Cape Town]]
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* Best Overall Student Production: ''[[Salt]]'' from [[Rhodes University]]
  
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Best Poster Design: [[University of Johannesburg]] for ''[[SA Shorts]]'' and [[University of Stellenbosch]] for ''[[Animals]]''
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=== 2020 ===
  
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* 2013: sponsored by the South African Post Office
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=== 2021 ===
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=== 2022 ===
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=== 2023 ===
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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''[[BIZCOMMUNITY]]'', 3 July 2013
 
''[[BIZCOMMUNITY]]'', 3 July 2013
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[[Rhodes University]] ''Latest News Archive'', 2018 https://www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/archives/2018/award-winningstudentdirectortacklesanotherboldplayatstudenttheatrefest.html
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https://nationalartsfestival.prezly.com/national-arts-festival-awards-arts-community-as-festival-closes
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https://creativefeel.co.za/2017/07/2017-award-winners-honoured-at-national-arts-festival/
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http://news.artsmart.co.za/2019/07/standard-bank-ovation-award-winners.html
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''[[media update]]'', 8 July 2013
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[[Grocott's Mail]], 15 July 2014
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https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/news/creative-excellence-rewarded-at-national-arts-festival-2015/
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''[[BIZCOMMUNITY]]'', 11 July 2018
  
 
See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]
 
See also [[Festival]] and [[Grahamstown Foundation]]

Latest revision as of 12:25, 24 November 2023

The Student Theatre Festival is a showcase at the National Arts Festival for young talent from tertiary institutions across South Africa. It is the only Student Theatre Festival of its kind in South Africa, and each university showcases one play which is eligible for various award categories.

History

Previous productions

1993: Leaving Out Profanity (Rhodes University)

Previous winners

2012

Sponsored by the South African Post Office

2013

Sponsored by the South African Post Office

A panel of advisors comprising Gez Casey, Smal Ndaba, Christina Kennedy and Peter Terry recognised enormous potential in the next generation of professionals.

2014

Sponsored by the South African Post Office

  • Festival’s Marketing Team’s Choice Award for Poster Design: Oakfield College’s poster for their production Flesh.

A panel of advisors comprising Gez Casey, Peter Terry, Warona Seane and Jacqueline Domisse recognised enormous potential amongst the seventeen university productions that were presented at the Festival this year.

2015

A panel of advisors comprising Jaqueline Dommisse, Peter Terry, Warona Seane and Gez Casey of Live Theatre : UK adjudicated the 17 student productions presented at the National Arts Festival this year.

2016

Awards for the best works by students at the National Arts Festival were decided by a panel, convened by Jacqueline Dommisse, that included Lee-Ann van Rooi and Bertina Johnson.

2017

  • Best Marketing and Publicity for a Student Theatre Production: Not awarded in 2017

2018

The Student Festival’s advisory panel this year was Motlatji Ditodi and Greg Homann, with additional input from Tracey Saunders and Nobesuthu Rayi.

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Sources

LitNet, 10 July 2012

BIZCOMMUNITY, 3 July 2013

Rhodes University Latest News Archive, 2018 https://www.ru.ac.za/latestnews/archives/2018/award-winningstudentdirectortacklesanotherboldplayatstudenttheatrefest.html

https://nationalartsfestival.prezly.com/national-arts-festival-awards-arts-community-as-festival-closes

https://creativefeel.co.za/2017/07/2017-award-winners-honoured-at-national-arts-festival/

http://news.artsmart.co.za/2019/07/standard-bank-ovation-award-winners.html

media update, 8 July 2013

Grocott's Mail, 15 July 2014

https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/news/creative-excellence-rewarded-at-national-arts-festival-2015/

BIZCOMMUNITY, 11 July 2018

See also Festival and Grahamstown Foundation

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