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The delayed 2020 iShashalazi Theatre Awards to go ahead in recognition of the best of Community Theatre acts in Gauteng

A total 13 categories are up for grabs for over 45 nominees at this year’s iShashalazi Theatre and Dance Awards, to recognize best community theatre and dance acts and talent in Gauteng over the 2019/20 period.

Organized by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GDSACR), the 2020 Awards will be held on Friday, 04 December at the Market Theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg.   

They are held annually at the beginning of the year, to recognise and celebrate excellence in community theatre in Gauteng. Following the Covid19 lockdown regulations, they are however only happening now. Individuals and productions are awarded for outstanding execution in performance, writing, directing, music and dance.

Special and Life-Time Achievement Awards are also presented to personalities who have made significant and impactful contribution to the development of community theatre. 

“We are glad we can still shine a light on the hard work our artists put into their works despite the Covid19 outbreak and lockdown. As much as nothing much was happening, a lot has been happening which is content for many creatives.

“Community theatre is where it all begins, with storylines that reflect everyday lives, hopes and challenges of a people. It is where raw and unpolished talent is found and a programme like iShashalazi has ensured we help ignite the love of creative arts and storytelling”; says MEC Hhlope.

The programme (iShashalazi Theatre and Dance) is part of GDSACR’s Creative Arts, aimed at identifying, nurturing and exposing talent in performance arts. Having worked with esteemed artists such as Mduduzi Mabaso, Meshack Mavuso, Terry Pheto and Mpho Malatsi and others to elevate emerging talents, the programme continues to be a vehicle towards mainstream success for many.  

List of Nominees: 

Best Supporting Male Actor:

Mavin Moane                                      Afrika Entle

Teboho Serapelo                                Generations of Stars

Bulelani Mbhele                                  Grace of Destiney

Mathipa Malatji                                   Flowers of the Nation                     

Best Supporting Female Actor:

Ncamisa Nqana                                  Tshepiso Fenyane                                                                                                                         

Mosadi Basadi                                    Magic IF

Anna Motlokwa                                   Khomanani Peforming Arts

Best Actor Male:

Vusi Majola                                         Flowers of the Nation                                            

Itumeleng Mabaso                              Flowers of the Nation                                            

Mathipa Malatji                                    Flowers of the Nation                                            

Vuyisile Mqhwashu                            Pae Pae Creations                                                                                              

Mdengase Govuzela                      Generations of Stars

Best Actor Female:

Asanda Mvusi                                     Project 08                                                                 

Mbali Ntombela                                  Flowers of the Nation

Hazel Mehlape                                  Kepra

Thandazo Shekwa                             TKE Production                      

Moment of Brilliance:

Marlane Shirindza                              Pae Pae Creative Art                                                                                                    

 Masego Sesing                                  Flashback Entertainment    

Thandazo Shekwa                              TKE Production

Dingaan Khanye                                 Blah Blah Brothers Production                                                         

Best Music Composed in a production:

Flashback Entertainment                   Peo

Generation of Stars                            Kwanele

KEPRA                                               Mosadi Basadi

Khomanani                                         Isiko                                               

Best Script:

Rachel Sesinye                                  Flashback Entertainment

Isaac Sithole                                       Generations of stars                             

Thabang Mboshane                           Flowers of the Nation; Tainted & The Guy

Code

Best Director:

Mbhekeni Ncube                                Flashback Entertainment 

Kedibone Manyaka                            KEPRA

Potsane Mohale                                 Blah Blah Brothers Production                                   

Thabang Mboshanii                            Flowers of the Nation

(The Guy Code)

Most Promising Dance Production:

Amakoporosho                                                                                     

Amagents               

Creative Minds performing Arts

Alex Rock Stars                                                                                                 

Best Dance Production:

Amakoporosho                                                                                     

Amagents               

Creative Minds performing Arts

Alex Rock Stars                                                                                                 

Most Promising Theatre Production:

Flowers of the Nation                         The Guy Code

Generation of Stars                            Kwanele           

Flashback Entertainment                   Peo

Flowers of the Nation                         Tainted

Best Theatre Production:

Flowers of the Nation                         The Guy Code

Generation of Stars                            Kwanele           

Flashback Entertainment                   Peo

Flowers of the Nation                         Tainted

INFO SUPPLIED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

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