Youth Theatre Festival Finals. 🎉 Curro Durbanville is proud to celebrate Onthou’s incredible achievement. It was selected as one of the Top 5 plays at this year’s Curro Create National Youth Theatre Festival Finals! The week culminated in powerful performances and a dazzling awards ceremony that left everybody inspired and beaming with pride.

Nominations & Wins:

Best Ensemble: Mia Stroebel, Leonie Zimmermann, Lucy Morillion, Christina Marx, Risa Burger, Mia-Cecilia Kriel, Ngcali Dantile, Lynda Smith, and Kaylee Wallace
Best Actress Nominee: Mia-Cecilia Kriel
Theatre Wings (Acting): Mia Stroebel, Risa Burger, Mia-Cecilia Kriel
Theatre Wings (Lights): William Inggs
Best Technical (Lighting): Winner – William Inggs, for his exceptional lighting in Onthou

The cast also dove into rehearsals guided by the phenomenal Ira Blanckenberg, and explored their craft through workshops led by top industry professionals. It was a week filled with learning, laughter, connection as well as creative growth.

Heartfelt congratulations to Mrs Cecilia Wesson, Curro’s visionary writer and director, whose guidance also brought Onthou to life on stage. And a special thank you to Ms Hanlie Meyer, whose support also helped make this unforgettable experience possible.

👏 Here’s to young voices rising, stories that resonate, and the magic of theatre. “Onthou is not just a play — it’s a memory we’ll never forget.”