STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS
The National Art Festival’s Fringe programme sees seasoned pros and feisty newcomers united in the spirit of innovation and expression. The Fringe is independently produced and funded, an uncurated space that is the soil for new work to grow and new collaborations to be born.
Throughout the Festival, Standard Bank Ovation Awards are given to productions on the Fringe programme that are noticeable for being a cut above, well received by audiences – and that leave a lasting impression.
Standard Bank Ovation Awards are awarded by a panel of anonymous reviewers who see every show on the Fringe and meet daily to discuss the awarding of winners.
Looking for the best of the Fringe? Scout the Standard Bank Ovation Award badge on the show page or visit our social media feeds for the daily announcements.
On the last Saturday night of the Festival, and after all the evenings shows, all the winners gather for a late night ceremony to hear who will receive the Gold, Silver and Bronze Ovation Awards.
Standard Bank Ovation Awards have helped many productions travel the national and international theatre and festival circuit. Look out for them after the Festival at a theatre near you.
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here are the winners from 2022
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GOLD OVATION AWARDS
ÎLE
Spark in the Dark
Nakanjani
Gauteng DSRAC
Malifezeke
Iphupho L’ka Biko
Emsini
Thapelo Tshite Arts Development
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SILVER OVATION AWARDS
Impossible
Brendon Peel Entertainment
The Gukurahundi Genocide
Uloyiko Theatre and Projects
The Vocal Explosion (Amazing Grace)
Asanda Mqiki
Whistleblowers
AFDA – Johannesburg
Asinamali
North West Development Agency
My Weight and Why I Carry It
Fishnet Features
Matchbox
Rhodes University Drama Department
May I Have This Dance
The Outline
Moodship
Gary Thomas
NSFW – NOT SAFE FOR WOKE
KG Mokgadi
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BRONZE OVATION AWARDS
Fragments
Stacey van Schalkwyk
Nombasa
Nombasa M Productions
Intlombe
Andy Ndlazilwana
Piano Classics
Best of Both Concerts
Kgetho
Emfuleni Arts Creatives
SwaRingana
Sikhuthali Oliver Bonga & Walter Strydom
We’re Back With Goosebump A Cappella
NWU Arts
I.N.C.O.K.O
Ezinyaweni Zam
Afrika Sings
Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts
Nomapondo
Amandla Danca Teatro ZA
Vincent
Wela Kapela Productions
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OVATION AWARDS
Classical Dreams
Kwantu Designs
The Cracked Vase
Connecting Streams
Mamlambo
Walter Sisulu University Drama Society
Undead Generation
Five Sided Records
BasicCity Band
BasicCity
The Children’s Monologues
OY!Theatre, a project of Theatre Arts
Can’t-centrate
Yaaseen Barnes
Hiding in the Dark
Mannini Nkata
Ghetto the Musical
The Eastern Cape Theatre Ensemble
The Story of Eva Cassidy
Wela Kapela Productions
Stay At Home Comedian
Dalin Oliver
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