Zahra Newman played young Maxine Beneba Clarke with playfulness and vulnerability. Newman morphed into a multitude of characters, whipping from schoolyard bullies to her actress mother and brash PE teacher. You clocked this change not only by the flick of her accent, but in the actor’s physicality and facial transformations.
The nominees in the Best Performance in a Play category are the standout actors who shone the brightest on stage. Whether it was their spot-on comedic timing or ability to make us feel something, these are the individual performances we can't forget.
The winner for each category will be announced on July 29, 2024. To see nominees for all categories, click here. For more information about the awards, click here.
