Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards


The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards are the main theatre awards in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington.
Established in 1992 and sponsored by law firm Chapman Tripp, the prestigious awards are a main highlight in Wellington's art and social calendar. The presentations also recognise important contributions to the arts and the community. The winners are selected by a panel of Wellington theatre critics.
The main theatres in Wellington such as Bats Theatre, Circa Theatre, and Downstage Theatre, each have an individual Production of the Year award for their best production during the year.

Awards

In 2010 there were 21 categories of awards:
Winners at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards include the most acclaimed names in New Zealand theatre. Such names include directors such as multiple winner Colin McColl, Miranda Harcourt, Susan Wilson, Nathaniel Lees, Cathy Downes, Ross Jolly and Rachel Teaomarama House.
Best Actress winners include Jennifer Ludlam, Katherine McRae, Carmel McGlone, Grace Hoet and Madeleine Sami.
Best Actor winners include Ray Henwood, Tim Balme, Grant Tilly, Dave Fane and Peter Hambleton. In 2006, acclaimed Maori actor George Henare received a Chapman Tripp Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Willy Loman in Circa Theatre's Death of a Salesman. Playwrights include David Geary, Briar Grace-Smith, Hone Kouka, Hori Ahipene and Kirk Torrance.