Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are a set of yearly awards that recognize excellence in professional theatrical productions held within the vicinity of Cape Town, South Africa. These awards encompass 20 categories in total.

Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
Awarded forExcellence in South African theatre
Sponsored byDistell Arts and Culture
CountrySouth Africa
Reward(s)R15,000 and a silver medallion
First awarded1965 (as the Three Leaf Arts Awards)
Websitefdcawards.co.za

History

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards were originally known as the Three Leaf Arts Awards. The first awards were awarded in 1965. These were for the preceding year's productions. The awards were instituted by the United Tobacco Company, who sponsored them until 1977. The Oude Meester Foundation for the Performing Arts, which was formed following the merger of Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery and Distillers Corporation into Distell, then became the sponsor of the awards. They were then renamed as the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. Fleur du Cap was originally the name of an old wine farm in Somerset West and a brand name used by Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery. The Oude Meester Foundation for the Arts was later renamed Distell Arts and Culture.

Award ceremonies

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards is a red carpet event held annually in March. South African entertainers perform at the event and funds generated are donated to development in the performing arts. Award winners receive R15,000 and a silver medallion.

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