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What are the ATG "Curtain Call" Awards?

The Adelaide Theatre Guide considers all theatre productions for its awards for excellence, the "Curtain Call" Awards.

To maintain objectivity and consideration of all theatre in Adelaide, a strict process of consideration is followed to determine the outcome of what is hoped to be a fair and objective acknowledgment of excellence in live theatre.

The ATG reviews over 90% of the live theatre produced in Adelaide and since June 2004, more than one staff member of the ATG has attended those productions which might be worthy of nomination, furthering the objectivity of consideration.

Categories being considered include:

Amateur Professional/Semi-Professional
Best Show - Comedy Best Show - Comedy
Best Show - Musical Best Show - Musical
Best Show - Drama Best Show - Drama
Best Male Performance Best Male Performance
Best Female Performance Best Female Performance
Best Technical/Design Best Technical/Design

Every Australian production performed in Adelaide is eligible for consideration and nominees/ winners are decided by the full panel of ATG staff members (reviewers).

For "Best Show" categories, all elements of theatre are taken into consideration and nominees/winners demonstrate excellence in each area to create a unique and entertaining production with artistic quality.

For "Best Individual" categories, individual performances are taken into consideration whether as leads or supporting roles. Craft, artistic excellence, uniqueness and memorable performances are demonstrated by nominees/winners irrespective of the quality of production itself.

For "Best Technical/Design" categories, elements of theatre such as lighting, sound, set, costumes etc may qualify. Unique, appropriate and artistically creative contributions will be considered for nomination.

Who is nominated?

Nominations in each category will be announced at the beginning of June on www.theatreguide.com.au as well as in the June issue of Encore Magazine.