Success was the theme of the night, and what a success it was for Sylvia!
Celebrating the amazing shows of 2021, our annual TOSCARS were held on March 12th the 2022 at the New Plymouth Little Theatre. This is an opportunity to acknowledge all of the hard work that goes in to the production of each show that plays on the little theatre stage.
- Slyvia – written by A.R. Gurney – directed by Nicci Smith
- Full Monty – a play by Simon Beaufoy – directed by John Lawson
- The Vicar of Dibley – written by Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer, adapted for stage by Stella McCallum – directed by Stella McCallum & Mary Baron
First there was Sylvia, a show that while small in cast numbers, packed a huge punch with talent. Who would have thought, watching a human play a dog could be so darn entertaining. The reviews were spectacular!
Then there was the Full Monty an NZ amateur premiere. Turns out New Plymouth wanted to see some skin, because the audience literally couldn’t get enough, and every time a new show was announced it was sold out quicker than you could refresh your browser.
At the end the year, we had the The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Special. A show that proved to be the highest grossing show in NPLT’s history!! No, no, no, no….YES!!!!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Toscars
Best Under 19 – Flynn Wilson – ‘Nathan’ The Full Monty
Most Promising – Rebecca Williamson – ‘Kate’ Sylvia
Best Support Actor – Morris West – ‘Gerald’ The Full Monty
Best Supporting Actress – Jo Morrissey – ‘Tom, Phyllis and Leslie’ Sylvia
Best Set – Sylvia
Best Actress – Frankie Roberts – ‘Sylvia’ Sylvia
Best Actor – Chris Watson – ‘Greg’ Sylvia
Best Production – Sylvia
President’s Cup – Suzy Adair
Best Club Member – Gillian Gibbons
Backstage Excellence – Chris Morrison
Technical Excellence – Simon Mosely
Distinguished Service – Brian Smith
Pictured is the cast of Sylvia, who had a smashing success of awards on the night. Well done everyone!!!