2008 FINLEY AWARD RESULTS

Top Three Plays in order

1. Deckchairs: Kwinana Theatre Workshop

2. The Sum of Us: Old Mill Theatre, South Perth

3. Butterflies are Free: Darlington Theatre Players

Top Three Musicals in Order

1. Bare: Playlovers, Floreat

2. Fame: Wanneroo Repertory

3. Bullet Betty Vareska, The Directive of Six; University Dramatic Society, University of WA 

Best Actor Winner

Alex Jones: This is our Youth – Blak Yak Theatre, 

Best Actress Winner

Kristen Berry: Deus Ex Quanta: Blak Yak Theatre

David Crewes Award for Excellence in Set Design and Construction Winner

Suddenly at Home: Melville Theatre Company 

Best Costumes Winner

Venetian Twins: Old Mill Theatre, South Perth 

Best Choreography Winner

Jess Dun, Bullet Betty Vareska: The Directive of Six: University Dramatic Society, University of WA 

Best Other than Lead Male Winner

Phil Barnett: The Sum of Us: Old Mill Theatre, South Perth 

Best Other than Lead Female Winner

Barbara Reynolds : Amy’s View, KADS Theatre, Kalamunda. 

Best Director Winner

Teresa Felvus: Deckchairs: Kwinana Theatre Workshop 

Mary Webb Award for Direction of A Musical Winner

Alex McLennan: Hot Mikado: Wanneroo Repertory 

Elizabeth Crewes Award for Front-of-House

Old Mill Theatre, South Perth 

Sheila Buchanan Award

Stage Left Theatre Troupe, Kalgoorlie for innovation and creation of concept. 

Brian Maddocks Youth Award

Jono Hopkins, Alive In Wonderland, Stirling Players 

Best Musical Direction Winner

John McPherson : Bullet Betty Vareska: The Directive of Six, University Dramatic Society 

Yvonne Lynch Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance Winner

Michael Abercrombie: Bullet Betty Vareska: The Directive of Six: University Dramantic Society

Best Musical Theatre Performer Winner

Leo Dounsborough: The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Roleystone Theatre