Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards

Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards

The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards are the theatre "Oscars" in New Zealand and honour the best stage talent and productions in the capital Wellington.

Established in 1992 and sponsored by law firm Chapman Tripp, the prestigious awards are a main highlight in Wellington's art and social calendar. The presentations also recognise important contributions to the arts and the community.[1] The winners are selected by a panel of Wellington theatre critics.

Award categories include accolades such as Production of the Year, Best Actress and Best Actor, Outstanding New Playwright as well as the best in Lighting Design, Costume, Set Design and Sound Design. [2]

The main theatres in Wellington such as Bats Theatre, Circa Theatre, Taki Rua Theatre and Downstage Theatre, each have an individual Production of the Year award for their best production during the year.

Notable Winners

Winners at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards include the most acclaimed names in New Zealand theatre. Such names include directors such as multiple winner Colin McColl (Laureate Award, Arts Foundation of New Zealand 2007), Miranda Harcourt, Susan Wilson, Nathaniel Lees, Cathy Downes, Ross Jolly and Rachel Teaomarama House.

Best Actress winners include Jennifer Ludlam, Katherine McRae, Carmel McGlone, Grace Hoet and Madeleine Sami.

Best Actor winners include Ray Henwood, Tim Balme, Grant Tilly, Dave Fane and Peter Hambleton. In 2006, acclaimed Maori actor George Henare (NZ Laureate Award, Arts Foundation of New Zealand 2008) received a Chapman Tripp Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Willy Loman in Circa Theatre’s Death of a Salesman. Playwrights include David Geary, Briar Grace-Smith, Hone Kouka, Hori Ahipene and Kirk Torrance. [3]

References

  1. ^ http://www.chapmantripp.com/Pages/CommunityPartners.aspx
  2. ^ http://tadb.otago.ac.nz/Theatre1/Extras/More.php?Param=more9
  3. ^ http://www.atc.co.nz/Plays/Cast.aspx?id=1353

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