Naledi Theatre Awards

The Naledi Theatre Awards are annual South African national theatre awards held in Gauteng launched in 2004 by Dawn Lindberg after the Vita Awards ended. Productions staged throughout the previous year are eligible, and the candidates are evaluated by the Naledi panel of judges.

Regular categories
Play:


 * Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
 * Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
 * Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
 * Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
 * Director
 * Best Play

Musical:


 * Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role
 * Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role
 * Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
 * Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
 * Director
 * Best Musical
 * Best Musical Revue
 * Musical Direction
 * Musical score / arrangement

Musical or Play:


 * Breakthrough Performance
 * Ensemble Performance
 * Performance in a Solo Production
 * Independent / Fringe Theatre Production
 * Best New South African Script

Youth:


 * Production for Children and Young Audiences
 * Performance in a Production for Children and Young Audiences
 * Tertiary Student / Incubator Theatre Production

Tech and design:


 * Sound Design
 * Lighting (LX) Design
 * Set Design
 * Costume / Props
 * Animation / AV Design

Dance and choreography:


 * Original Choreography
 * Contemporary Dance or Ballet

Special categories

 * Lifetime Achievement Award, for individuals with over 30 years experience in the industry
 * Innovation in Theatre Award, for outstanding contribution to South African theatre
 * World Impact Award, for individuals or productions that garner international recognition
 * Lesedi Spirit of Courage Award, for individuals who have overcome extreme circumstances