Tony Zappia (Makin, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I congratulate the community based Northern Light Theatre Company, based at the Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth, on being nominated five times for the latest Theatre Association of South Australia Awards. Their production of Catch Me If You Can was nominated for and won the Best Musical award, whilst lead performer Deon Martino-Williams won the Outstanding Performer in a Musical award. David MacGillivray and Melanie Cowmeadow were also nominated in the Outstanding Performer in a Musical category for their roles in Catch Me If You Can. Sam Davy was nominated for the Techni-Cal award for his videography and projections in both the Catch Me If You Can and Singing in the Rain productions.

Since its inception in 1966 as the Northern Light Operatic Society, the Northern Light Theatre Company has produced over a hundred first-class shows. As a regular attendee over recent years, I can attest to their very professional and quality productions. Northern Light Theatre Company can be proud of their many awards over the years, and the numerous performers, directors, producers and stage crews who commenced their stage careers with them. Thank you to Northern Light Theatre Company for nearly six decades of wonderful community entertainment and for promoting local talent.

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