Moana Jr auditions 14–15 November — applications close 13 November
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Awards & recognition

Celebrating the productions and people who make PLT what it is.

Musical Theatre New Zealand — Merit Awards

  • 2025Mary Jarmulski
  • 2022Sandy Brewer
  • 2021Florica Belworthy
  • 2019Robert Ormsby
  • 2018Merlyn Criscillo
  • 2016Cheryl Moeau
  • 2015John Mahan
  • 2014Theresa Savory
  • 2013Jeff Agnew
  • 2010Colin Brown
  • 2009Amanda Stone
  • 2007Russell Kitto
  • 2006Margot Stuart
  • 2005Lima Watson
  • 2004Charles Ellis
  • 2001Lyn Ellis
  • 1999Basil Mahan
  • 1997Adele Mahan
  • 1994Bob Cater

Adele Mahan Award

  • 2025Delwyn Monk
  • 2024Anna Lowe
  • 2023Christine Leadbeater
  • 2022Jen Church
  • 2021Ewen Church
  • 2020Karl Hobman
  • 2019Robert Ormsby
  • 2018Heather Browne
  • 2017Theresa Savory
  • 2016Amanda Stone
  • 2015Jennifer Pearce
  • 2014John Mahan
  • 2013Tanisha Wardle
  • 2012Sandy Brewer
  • 2011Colin Brown

Wellington District Theatre Federation

  • 2025Pack of Girls — Best Comedy — full-length play competition
  • 2019Shrek the Musical — Excellence in Acting (David Bond); Magic Moment (Dragon)
  • 2017Seussical Junior — Best Children's Show; Best Lighting; Most Promising Singing Voice (Sarah King)

Community

  • 2021Hayley Searancke — Amici Trust Nola Speir NextGen Encouragement Award
  • 2021The Sound of Music — ORIGIN Theatrical Poster Competition — 1st place

Theatre New Zealand — Merit Awards

  • 2013Amanda Stone
  • 2010Margot Stuart
  • 2006Patricia Knight
  • 2004Colin Brown
  • 2003Russell Kitto
  • 2002Theresa Savory