The Kanna nominations for KKNK 2023 have been announced. These include seven nominations for Nicola Hanekom’s site-specific drama Mirre en aalwyn. This all comes following this year’s KKNK, which was presented in Oudtshoorn from 1 to 9 April, 2023.
Mirakel written by Reza de Wet and directed by Marthinus Basson, Droomkraan Kronieke, the physical theatre production as part of the KKNK’s Karoo Kaarte project and Ver in die wêreld Kittie, David Kramer’s new musical all received five Kanna nominations.
Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II & Gaveston, also directed by Basson with script by Tom Lanoye, received three nominations. Three members of the company from the farce Afval, a product of the SU Drama Department’s Première Theatre Festival, were nominated for emerging artist.
Woordmusiek written and directed by Coenie de Villiers, who also compiled the music, received two nominations.
Wide variety of topics
Rafiek Mammon, convenor of the Kannapaneel, says this year’s discussions were difficult and diverse, with excellent works of outstanding quality that were seen. “That is how it should be after all. We need to have those discussions, to make the tough decisions that lead to meaningful progress. The range of works at this year’s KKNK included a wide variety of topics.”
“The diverse programme included fresh, newly written music theatre, a musical, site-specific and traditional theatre with breath-taking design, direction and performances all seen on stage in the Klein Karoo,” Mammon says.
This year’s Kannapaneel was Mammon, Diane de Beer, Ilse Klink, Felicia Lesch and Fahiem Stellenboom. Only the 27 debut productions at this year’s festival were considered for Kannas this year, except for emerging artist. The winners will be announced at the Kanna Award ceremony at Leopard’s Leap in Franschhoek on 5 May.
Complete list of Kanna nominations:
Kanna for Best Presentation – Theatre, sponsored by Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds
Droomkraan Kronieke
Mirakel
Mirre en aalwyn
Kanna for Best Presentation – Music, sponsored by Castle Lager
Anders/Eenders
Passi | Passio | Pasión \ Passion
Ver in die wêreld Kittie
Woordmusiek
Kanna for Best Presentation – Visual Arts, sponsored by Absa
Dumisani Mabaso – Untitled: Dumisani Mabasa Retrospective Exhibition
Johan Stegman – ’n Goeie dag vir ’n slag
Lebohang Kganye – South African Pavilion at La Biennale Arte in Venice, 2022
Liza Grobler – Inkommers, laatkommers & laatlammers and the Droom installation
Kanna for Best Interpretation, sponsored by Wicus Pretorius
Amalia Uys – Mirre en aalwyn
André Roothman – Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II & Gaveston
Dawid Minnaar – Mirakel
Dean Balie – Ver in die wêreld Kittie
Kanna for Best Literary Contribution, sponsored by NATi
Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II & Gaveston – translation
Droomkraan Kronieke – original script
Mirre en aalwyn – original script
Ver in die wêreld Kittie – original script
Kanna for Best Director, sponsored by the ATKV
David Kramer – Ver in die wêreld Kittie
Marthinus Basson – Mirakel
Neil Coppen, Craig Leo, and Tiffany Saterdaght – Droomkraan Kronieke
Nicola Hanekom – Mirre en aalwyn
Kanna for Best Ensemble
Droomkraan Kronieke
Mirakel
Mirre en aalwyn
Ver in die wêreld Kittie
Woordmusiek
Kanna for Best Design and Technical Contribution, sponsored by Herotel
Die fel omstrede kroon van Edward II & Gaveston – set design and costumes
Droomkraan Kronieke – design and concept
Mirakel – set design, props and costumes
Mirre en aalwyn – design and concept
Kanna for Best Presentation – Children’s Theatre
Ko’ laat ôs speel
Liewe Heksie vang vis
Kanna for Best Emerging Artist, sponsored by Ton and Anet Vosloo
Alyssa van Reenen – Mirre en aalwyn
Gita Fourie – Afval (script)
Mia van der Merwe – Afval
Nichola Viviers – Afval
The Herrie Prize for innovation or ground-breaking work, the Slurpie Prize (sponsored by NATi) and a Kanna for exceptional technical contribution (sponsored by Beans about Coffee Oudtshoorn) are also awarded during the ceremony.
The 28th KKNK, sponsored by Absa, takes place in the Klein Karoo from 23 to 31 March 2024.
What: Kanna nominations for KKNK 2023
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