Results of the 44th Wellington Drama Festival (2017)

Youth Section
Best Youth Actress – Jasmin Walsh for Zoe in Henceforward
Best Youth Support – Niamh Shrimpton for Geain in Henceforward

One Act Section
Best One Act Play – The Magic of Madness (Gin Blossoms)
Best Actor – Michael Beech for Tony in The Magic of Madness
Best Actress – Layla Saville for Natalie in The Magic of Madness

Full Length Section
Best Play – God of Carnage (Publican’s Men in asc with Viva Theatre Company)
Runner Up Best Play – Henceforward (Wellington Theatre Company)
Best Actor – Rowan Maulder for Michael Vale in God of Carnage
Best Actress – Jenny Taylor-Surridge for Veronica Vale in God of Carnage
Best Support – Joseph Maclean for Mervyn in Henceforward

Open Section
Overall Winner – God of Carnage (Publican’s Men in asc with Viva Theatre Company)
Best Director – Sarah Dowd for God of Carnage
Best Overall Staging – Henceforward (Wellington Theatre Company)
Most Original Stage Presentation – Lemons (Belfrey Players)
Most Outstanding Contribution – Brian Hughes