Scottish Drama Critics' Awards 2023 shortlist announced
enough...May Sumbwanyambe is painful but refreshingaboutJoseph Ritter,Freed from slavery through Scottish courts,和 Ramesh MeyyappansLove Beyond (The Act of Memory), a poignant exploration of dementia in the deaf community, topped the list.
- More than 120 productions shortlisted for 2023 awards, including 83 new plays
- Scottish National Theater has 12 nominations in 7 of 9 award categories, including two nominations for Best Production
- Edinburgh Royal High School has eight nominations in six categories, including two Best Production nominations
- Seven nominations for Pitlochry Festival Theater
- The ceremony will be held at the Traverse Theater on Sunday, June 11, 2023 as part of the venue's 60th anniversary
- The award is presented by Grant Stott andShauna Macdonald
The 2023 shortlist for the Critics of Theater Scotland Awards (CATS) was announced today, with two stunning new plays leading the nominations.Sumbwanyambe 夫人“painful but refreshing“theaterfed up with himas a slaveJoseph Ritter, Depend onNational TheatreScotland and the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, which has been nominated for six. at the same time,Ramesh Meyyappan'Beautiful and moving'likeTranscendence (the act of remembering)- Co-produced by Raw Material and Vanishing Point - Raising awareness of the impact of dementia on the deaf community has received five nominations. The two works are one of more than 120 new Scottish productions eligible for the 2023 awards.
It was also announced today that the 2023 ceremony will be hosted by the River City cast and celebrated villaingreat stoutand BAFTA winning actorsShauna Macdonald.
"It has not been the easiest of times for UK theater. But one look at the shortlist for CATS 2023 is enough to see what a wonderful, challenging and rewarding way Scottish theater has emerged from the crisis of the pandemic. complex form.CATS co-organizer Joyce McMillan said."From exploring the history of Scotland's involvement in the slave trade, to exploring the plight of dementia, to examining the crisis of theater itself, to retelling the history of an institution whose name once terrorized Scotland, or reinterpreting powerful classic projects such as ..."robert lewisIn Stevenson's Kidnapping and Shakespeare's Macbeth, the range and vibrancy of the work produced that year was breathtaking, and the quality of the selected programs was unmatched in the 20 years of the CATS Awards.
"The CATS judges are honored to experience these performances and have the opportunity to pay tribute to the participating artists. We look forward to a joyful and well-deserved celebration of CATS for the entire Scottish theater at the Traverse this summer."she added.
CATS co-organizermark browncalled: "We, the CATS jury, have been very encouraged by the extremely high quality production that the Scottish theater industry has produced from the Covid pandemic. Despite the many obvious and worrisome funding risks to the country's theater infrastructure, Scottish theaters are doing well, at least for now. "
"From the shortlist, it's clear that the proud tradition of Scottish theater continues in the new production."CATS co-organizer Michael Cox said. "Not only is it encouraging to see so many high-quality entries on our shortlist, but also how many nominations are for new work. A new job is everyone's soul
Artist Community - For artists who want to take risks and explore original and challenging themes. We may face many difficulties, but artists need to have the courage to explore new things, and it is good to know that Scottish theater makers continue to do so. May this tradition continue to flourish. "
The eight-person shortlist for the Outstanding Performance Award includes:Omar Austin(Joseph Ritterexistenough for him),Nicole Cooper- Nominated for 4th Best Performance by a Performance (Lady MacbethMacbeth (Fate)), experienced theater and television actor,david heyman(Eric atCyprus Avenue),Emma McCaffrey(Aniss Drummond atLennox Palace),Onashile prayer(Medea inMedea),Ramesh Meyyappan(Enter Alter HarryLove transcends, (acts of memory)),Matthew Pidgeon(Sir John Wedderburn atenough for him) and Shirley Valentine inShirley Valentine)
nominees in the best director categoryandy arnold(Cyprus Street, Genesis Theatre),michael boyd(Medea), dominic hill(earth)andorla olorin(fed up with him).
Three works won the "Best Design", "Best Music and Sound Effects" and "Best Technology" awards.Love Beyond (The Act of Memory)Awarded in all three categorieskidnapShortlisted for Best Design and Best Music and SoundMacbeth (Fate)For the best technology and design.
Meanwhile, the top 'Best Production' honor is shared by the National Theater of Scotland - forfed up with him(joint production with Pitlochry Festival Theatre) andkidnap- and the Royal Lyceum Theater in Edinburgh (forMacbeth (Fate)andThe truth is it should be used for kennel dogs)
CATS 2023 will be staged at Edinburgh's Traverse Theater on the evening of Sunday 11 June as part of the venue's 60th anniversary.CEO and executive producer Linda Crooks said:
“As Traverse celebrates its 60th anniversary, it is all the more important to welcome our colleagues and staff to the 2023 Scottish Drama Critics Awards. The encouragement of home-grown talent by Scottish theater critics has been crucial to the cultural voice and richness of new production in our country over the years. We are sure that this year's ceremony will be an opportunity for us all to come together and enjoy a range of exciting productions that have recently appeared on the Scottish scene”
The CATS jury for the 2023 awards includes: Mary Brennan (Herald),mark brown(Sunday National and Daily Telegraph), Anna Burnside (Daily Record/Sunday Mail), Dominic Corr (Corr Blimey!), Michael Cox (Across the Arts), Thom Dibdin (AllEdinburghTheatre.com),mark fisher(The Guardian), Fergus Morgan (Stage Play), Joyce MacMillan (The Scotsman), Natalie O'Donoghue (Broadway World),david pollock(The Independent und Dundee Courier) και Allan Radcliffe (The Times).
Outstanding Achievement (Second Prize)
Onashile prayer, Medea inMedea, a Scottish National Theater production, atEdinburgh International Festival
david heyman, eric is hereCyprus Avenue, Tron Theater
Emma McCaffreyAs Annis Drummond said inLennox Palace, και Royal Lyceum Theater at Dragon River
Matthew Pidgeon,as Sir John Wedderburnfed up with him, co-produced by National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatres.
Nicole Cooper, lady macbeth is hereMacbeth (Fate),Royal Lyceum Theater
Omar Austin, ifJoseph Ritterexistfed up with him, co-produced by National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatres.
Ramesh Meyyappan,Love Beyond (The Act of Memory), resource and vanishing point
sally reed, Shirley Valentine, στο Shirley Valentine, Pitlochry Festival Theater
best together
Lennox Palace,και Royal Academy Theater of Dragon River
kidnapping,Scottish National Theater Productions
Ode to Joy (How Gordon Goes to the Ugly Pig Party),Untold Stories / James Ley
little Red Riding Hood, the municipal theater on the tram
best director
andy arnold,Cyprus Avenue, Tron Theater
dominic hill,lowland,A play, a cake and a pint of beer
michael boyd,Medea,Scottish National Theater productions, inEdinburgh International Festival
orla olorin,fed up with him, co-produced by National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatres.
better plan
anna orton(set designers and costume designers),ben ormerod(lighting designer)Tim Reid(video designer)sofia hamina(illustrator)kidnapping,Scottish National Theater Productions
Becky Mindo(sets and clothing) Simon Wilkinson (lighting designer)Love transcends (the act of memory),Raw material and vanishing point
tom piper(scenery)alex berry(costume designer/associate set designer) andLizzie Powell(Design Blitz)Macbeth (Fate),Royal Lyceum Theater
Fred Pomeranian(former set designer)Ruben Saint Romain(Adaptionsset-Designer),Craig Fleming(former lighting designer)Alberto Santos(Dimming Designer)alison brownclothing designer.Gift,Capitol Theater and Barrowland Ballet (commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capitol Theater and Eden, funded by the Creative Scottish Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund)
best music and sound
david pauljonesLove Transcends (Acts of Memory), resources, and vanishing points
BETTER MUSIC AND SOUND -michaelJohn McCarthy(Composer and Music Director), Clare Hibberd (Sound Designer), Isaac Savage (Music Director)kidnapping,
Scottish National Theater Productions
Susan Barr(sound designer)Ode to Joy (How Gordon Goes to the Ugly Pig Party),Untold Stories / James Ley
john pfu moyena(composer) andTube Murphy(sound designer)fed up with him, co-produced by National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatres.
Better Tech Demonstration
Love transcends (the act of memory),Raw material and vanishing point
Macbeth (Fate),Royal Lyceum Theater
Must Stop: Liss,lattice iron andEdinburgh International Festival
The Amazing Life of Minnie Rubinsky,visual machine
Best Works for Kids and Teens
Kiss from Linford Christie, Catherine Wheels
little Red Riding Hood, the municipal theater on the tram
storm lava,unfamiliar city
Gift, Capital Theaters and Barrowland Ballet (commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theater and Eden Court, funded by Creative Scotland's Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund)
best new track
fed up with himCreated by May Sumbwanyambe and co-produced by the National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theater
Love Beyond (The Act of Memory)Raw Materials and Vanishing Point by Ramesh Meyyappan and Company
Ode to Joy (How Gordon Goes to a Nasty Pig Party)Von James Ley, Untold Stories / James Ley
The truth is it should be used for kennel dogsrichTim Crouch, Royal Lyceum Theater
best production
fed up with him, co-produced by National Theater of Scotland and Pitlochry Festival Theatres.
kidnapping,Scottish National Theater Productions
Macbeth (Fate),Royal Lyceum Theater
The truth is it should be used for kennel dogsrichTim Crouch, Royal Lyceum Theater
Photo: Sally Gabb
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