Jen Webster was the inaugural recipient of the Tommy Thomas Award (seen on the left with the man himself), chosen by our MD for her contribution to the musical quality of ‘Cats’ .

Andrea Birdwood won the Roy Braybrooke Award, chosen by her fellow cast members, in recognition of her sterling efforts on behalf of the show beyond her outstanding on-stage contribution. Well done to both!

The Tom Farrell Award. Voted for by the committee and any member of the main show cast is eligible, given to someone whose positivity, spirit and good nature has contributed to the society during the year. The 2018 winner was Mike Webster. ‘Cats’ was Mike’s first show with Festival Players and he threw himself into all aspects of cast-life both onstage and off. He was a great supporter of all the social events and really helped to foster that treasured sense of cast-as-family that brings a show together and makes it so enjoyable for all concerned.  A deserving winner in the true spirit of the award.