The Antoinettes 2022
The Antoinettes are the WDTF Theatre Awards. They are awarded by the Full-Length Festival Adjudicator who this year is Shannon Tubman. Only plays entered into the Festival are eligible for consideration.
The Awards are presented at the Antoinettes Evening on Sunday 4th December 2022. The venue is the Polish Club in Newtown.
The Antoinette Awards
The adjudicator can make the following awards. There is no requirement to make an award if either there are no entries in that category OR the adjudicator does not believe any entry in the relevant category meets the required threshold.
Excellence in Acting
These are awarded for acting in any role, irrespective of whether it is 'leading' or 'supporting'. The number of such awards will depend upon the overall number of entries; typically the number is four but this can be increased if necessary.
Best Costumed Production
Self-explanatory!
Best Set Design
Also fairly self-explanatory!
Best Technical Production
This can encompass some or all of the many technical aspects: sound, lighting, special-effects.
Best Production of a Musical
When plays are entered into the Festival they are entered as a drama, comedy or musical. This award is for the best production of a musical. The award does not reflect the quality of the script; it is the quality of the production which is being assessed.
Best Production of a Comedy
When plays are entered into the Festival they are entered as a drama, comedy or musical. This award is for the best production of a comedy. The award does not reflect the quality of the script; it is the quality of the production which is being assessed.
Best Production of a Drama
When plays are entered into the Festival they are entered as a drama, comedy or musical. This award is for the best production of a drama. The award does not reflect the quality of the script; it is the quality of the production which is being assessed.
Best Overall Production
What it says!
Magic Moments
In addition to the formal Antoinette Awards the Adjudicator can award any number of "Magic Moments". As the name suggests, these can be for any aspect of a production which struck the Adjudicator as special.