BHAC : 2009

2009 : Brighton & Hove Arts Council’s Full-Length Drama Competition


Adjudicator : Nigel Fairs

Competitors : in order of appearance


1
September 22 – 26

Southwick Players

Jerry & Tom
By Rick Cleveland
Produced by H Reeves

2
October 7 – 10

Wick Theatre Company

Popcorn
By Ben Elton
Produced by Steve Gallant

3
October 10 – 17

New Venture Theatre

Art
By Yasmina Reza
Produced by Tim McQuillen-Wright

4
October 21 – 23

Rottingdean Theatre Society

Kafka’s Dick
By Alan Bennett
Produced by unknown

5
November 3 – 7

Brighton Little Theatre

Blood Brothers
By Willy Russell
Produced by unknown


2009 : Brighton & Hove Arts Council’s Drama Awards Evening


When : December 14 2009

Where : Brighton Brighton College Grand Hall


Bea Waters Challenge Cup for Best Overall Production

New Venture Theatre
Art

The Arthur Churchill Award For Excellence – runners-up

Brighton Little Theatre
Blood Brothers

Best Director

Tim McQuillen-Wright
New Venture Theatre
Art

Best Actor

Andrew Allen for his playing of Yvan
New Venture Theatre
Art
and
Callum McIntyre for his playing of Mickey
Brighton Little Theatre
Blood Brothers

Best Actress

Anna Quick for her playing of Scout
Wick Theatre Company
Popcorn

The Flower Family Award for Best Technical Achievement

Andy Etter
Wick Theatre Company
Popcorn
– for his amazing video and animation effects, bringing the background of the plot to breathtaking life.

Best Lighting Design

Strat Mastoris
New Venture
Art

Best Sound Design

Lee Wenham
Southwick Players
Jerry & Tom

Best Stage Setting

Allan Cardew
Brighton Little Theatre
Blood Brothers

Best Stage Crew

Len Shipton & crew
Southwick Players
Jerry & Tom

Best Costumes

Audrey Pickles
Rottingdean Theatre Society
Kafka’s Dick

Best Publicity

Rosemary Bouchy
Wick Theatre
Popcorn