A former Scilly teacher has been named Best Actor at the Cornwall Drama Association Awards.
Kevin Leeman, who left in August after two years at the secondary school, won the award for his role as Dan in Emlyn William’s Night Must Fall, this year’s Theatre Club summer play.
Kevin is currently teaching in Yorkshire. The award was collected on his behalf by the play’s producer Maggie Perkovic and director Paula Thornton.
A cup and certificate were presented by the Association’s patron Simon Williams, star of 1970s drama Upstairs Downstairs
‘There was a high standard so I?m very pleased Kevin won,? Maggie told ScillyNews. ‘He couldn’t be there, but we’ve sent him the certificate and he’ll see the cup before we have to hand it back next year.?
And she added: ‘It was quite exciting because Simon Williams presented the award and he gave me a kiss. I?ll never wash my cheek again!?
Maggie was also enthusiastic about the upcoming pantomime, now progressing at full pace after initial obstacles.
‘Charlie the Chimney Sweep,? written by Maggie and produced by Paula Thornton, is currently in rehearsals and will be performed in January.
