Naledi Theatre Awards

The Naledi Theatre Awards are annual South African national theatre awards held in Gauteng launched in 2004 by Dawn Lindberg after the Vita Awards ended. Productions staged throughout the previous year are eligible, and the candidates are evaluated by the Naledi panel of judges.

Regular categories

Play:

Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Director
Best Play

Musical:

Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Director
Best Musical
Best Musical Revue
Musical Direction
Musical score / arrangement

Musical or Play:

Breakthrough Performance
Ensemble Performance
Performance in a Solo Production
Independent / Fringe Theatre Production
Best New South African Script

Youth:

Production for Children and Young Audiences
Performance in a Production for Children and Young Audiences
Tertiary Student / Incubator Theatre Production

Tech and design:

Sound Design
Lighting Design
Set Design
Costume / Props
Animation / AV Design

Dance and choreography:

Original Choreography
Contemporary Dance or Ballet

Special categories

Lifetime Achievement Award, for individuals with over 30 years experience in the industryInnovation in Theatre Award, for outstanding contribution to South African theatreWorld Impact Award, for individuals or productions that garner international recognitionLesedi Spirit of Courage Award, for individuals who have overcome extreme circumstances