Brisbane: 2013 Matilda Awards announced

Matilda Awards 2013
Matilda Awards 2013

On Monday night, 10th March, the Who’s Who and Who’s New of Brisbane Theatre were at the Gardens Point Theatre celebrating the annual Matilda Awards.

The night was hosted by Dash Kruck and Emily Curtin as their characters Ivan & Juniper, from A Tribute of Sorts, which scooped the pool at last year’s Matilda’s. Scripted by Benjamin Schostakowski, this was a high-light of the evening. James Stewart, who played Henry in La Boite Theatre Company’s latest production of COSI, also presented as a special guest, with entertainment performed by the band Neon Wild.

The Matildas were created in 1987 to recognise the contribution of theatre practitioners to the industry in south-east Queensland.

The five main Gold Matildas are uncategorised, giving the judges the flexibility to make awards regardless of category. And the winners of the Gold Matilda Awards for 2013 are …

2013 GOLD MATILDA AWARDS

Barbara Lowing
for performances in The China Incident, Tequila Mockingbird, and Motherland

Jason Glenwright
for lighting Rumour Has It: Sixty Minutes Inside Adele, Out Damn Snot, Blood Brothers, Oklahoma!, Next to Normal, and Tequila Mockingbird

Andrea Moor
for directing Venus in Fur

shake & stir theatre co.
for creating Tequila Mockingbird

Christen O’Leary 
for her performance in End of the Rainbow

Last year’s Gold Matilda Awards went to: Bryan Probets, Simone Romaniuk, Helen Howard, David Walters, and Margi Brown Ash

In addition to the main awards, Silver Matilda Awards are presented to an artist or company for commendable work in particular categories. And the winners for the Silver Matilda Awards for 2013 are…

2013 SILVER MATILDA COMMENDATIONS

Tequila Mockingbird
Best Mainstage Production
shake & stir theatre co.

1001 Nights
Best New Australian Work
Michael Futcher and Helen Howard (adapters)

Motherland
Best Independent Production
Metro Arts & Ellen Belloo

Dan Crestani
Best Male Actor in a Leading Role
1001 Nights

Libby Munro
Best Female Actor in a Leading Role
Venus in Fur

Hayden Spencer
Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role
End of the Rainbow

Louise Brehmer
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Michael Futcher
Best Director
1001 Nights

Angel Kosch
Best Design (Set & Costumes)
Costume Design, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Phil Slade
Best Technical Design (Lights, Multimedia & Sound)
Musical Direction, 1001 Nights

Sandra Carluccio
Bille Brown Award for Best Emerging Artist
for creating This is Capital City

Rumour Has It: Sixty Minutes Inside Adele
Best Musical or Cabaret
Judith Wright Centre & The Little Red Company

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2013 Matilda Awards!

For a list of last year’s winners, visit the Matilda Website: www.matildaawards.com.au/html/archives.html#m12

The Matilda Awards are an important event not only recognising the contribution of our theatre makers, but also helping to raise the profile of theatre in Queensland.

Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Bobbi-Lea is AussieTheatre.com's QLD Co-ordinator, writer, reviewer, and reporter. She is also an actor, presenter, and theatre/film producer for Drama Queen Productions in Brisbane. Bobbi-Lea holds a Degree in Music Theatre as well as a Degree in Film & TV, and is currently doing her Masters in Screen Production.

Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

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