Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
November 19, 2009
For immediate release
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
Winners will be announced at what is considered to be the grandest of all events for Wellington City's vibrant arts community, the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards to be held at the St James Theatre, December 6, 2009.
Wellington theatre critics have narrowed down the
year's best and brightest theatre shows from 100 eligible
productions to three nominees in each category.
Mark
Westerby, the awards artistic producer, said the diversity
of this year's crop of creative ventures was encapsulated
with the shows nominated for Best Production.
"In this top category, there are original shows that canvas one of the most significant researchers in history, a play set in the real-life bedroom of the main protagonist, and a production that turned marketing on its head to become the play itself," said Mr Westerby.
Also presented on the night
will be the Mayor’s Award for Significant Contribution to
the Theatre. Last year’s recipient was Sunny Amey
(QSM).
The Trustees of the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
Trust have signalled an exciting change from previous years.
The awards ceremony will be held at the St James Theatre
from 6pm Sunday December 6 with the awards to be announced
in the main theatre, followed by buffet dinner and
entertainment.
Celebrated chef Ruth Pretty will provide a sumptuous buffet meal, and Will Ricketts' (Phoenix Foundation, Wild Bill Ricketts) band The Canapés will supply the post-ceremony entertainment.
Tickets for this
unmissable event on the Wellington theatre calendar are
available by calling Mark Westerby on 04 498 6311 or
emailing mark@theproducer.co.nz
A full list of
categories and nominees will be announced in the Dominion
Post’s newly revamped arts section on November 26.
2009
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards
6pm December 6, 2009. St
James Theatre, Wellington
Tickets $85 (incl. buffet meal
and beverages): 04 498 6311,
mark@theproducer.co.nz
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