Gift Moyo [email protected]
THE play that went wrong has cemented its standing as one of the most outstanding theatre productions to emerge from Bulawayo over the past year, after it snatched the most nominations in the theatre categories for the upcoming Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAAs).
The play received nominations in the Outstanding Theatre Actress and Outstanding Theatre Actor categories, with director Amy Murrell celebrating the recognition and praising the cast for their contribution to the production.
Actresses Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu and Thembela Hlamgeko were both nominated for Outstanding Theatre Actress, while Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu earned a nomination for Outstanding Theatre Actor.
The three nominations make the production the most recognised theatre work in this year’s awards.
For Murrell, the recognition is particularly meaningful as The Play That Went Wrong marked her directorial debut. She said the nominations were a reflection of the cast and crew’s hard work and dedication in bringing the production to life.
“As the director of the play, it makes me so incredibly proud of my cast. They did an amazing job, and I would not have had the show I did without them. I am also so grateful to my cast, crew and everyone who made this dream a reality.
“This production would never have come to fruition if all these dedicated people had not put in so much time, energy and effort. Seeing the show I directed nominated for multiple awards also makes me feel more accomplished as a director and as a debut director. Things like this definitely help build my confidence for future projects,” said Murrell.
The production’s reception has also raised the possibility of taking it to audiences in other cities. However, Murrell said there were currently no plans to stage it elsewhere, although she had not ruled out the possibility in future.
“As of now, we are not intending to pick this production up again or take it anywhere else, but nobody knows what the future holds,” she said.
The Bulawayo Arts Awards will be held on 28 November.
