Cleo Raatus
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 1.80
AWARDS
The Scotsman Fringe First Award 2017
The Stage Edinburgh Award 2017
Fleur Du Cap Encore Award 2017
The Stage Edinburgh Award 2017
Fleur Du Cap Encore Award 2017
Performers Student Council (PSC)
Vice Chairperson 2015
Performers Student Council (PSC)
Fundraiser 2012-2014
Moyra Fine Scholarship Fund 2013
Winner of the Inner Bernitz Award for Best Performance Piece (2010); Service to Drama (2010) and Most Outstanding Performance in the Creative Arts (2009).
Participated in a number of national eisteddfods achieving GOLD in Best Dramatic Extract, Overall Duet, Musical Theatre and Duologue.
Performers Student Council (PSC)
Fundraiser 2012-2014
Moyra Fine Scholarship Fund 2013
Winner of the Inner Bernitz Award for Best Performance Piece (2010); Service to Drama (2010) and Most Outstanding Performance in the Creative Arts (2009).
Participated in a number of national eisteddfods achieving GOLD in Best Dramatic Extract, Overall Duet, Musical Theatre and Duologue.
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| RUNS IN THE FAMILY | Ollie | dir. Ian Gabriel, Giant Films |
| TABLE MOUNTAIN | Sage | dir. Anthony Williams, Short |
| CHEESEBOY | Senzo | dir. Thembalethu Mfebe |
| NIGHTMARE ON LONG STREET | Gavon,Director | dir. Munashe Makado |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| THE FALL | Cahya | Baxter Golden Arrow Studio |
| DISTRICT SIX,KANALA | Desmond & Denver | dir. David Kramer, The Fugard Theatre |
| SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION | Prodo | dir. Clare Stopford, Baxter Golden Arrow Theatre |
| THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY | Siya & Qumbela | dir. Koleka Putuma, Artscape Arena Theatre |
| REPARATION | Marco Adonis | dir. Ameera Conrad, NAF |
| SOME DAYS | Cabaret | dir. Cleo Raatus, Alexander Bar |
| WHAT WE WISH FOR | David | dir. Amy Jephta, Artscape Arena Theatre |
| STRANGER HERE MYSELF | Cabaret | dirs. Godfrey Johnson and Tober Reilly, UCT Arena Theatre |
| BLACK DOG, INJEMNYAMA | Bennie | dir. Clare Stopford, Baxter Flipside Theatre |
| LOVE, LOVE, LOVE | Kenneth | dir. Crizelle Anthony, UCT Playroom |
| FABULOUS NOTHING | Thought 2 | dir. Callum Tilbury, Bindery Lab |
| WOUNDS TO THE FACE | Monsieur, Guard , Second Terrorist | dir. Geoffrey Hyland, Bindery Lab |
| LIMELIGHT ON RITES | Life Insurance Agent | dir. Sello Pesa, Cape Town City Hall |
| THE IMPOSSIBLE AUCTION | John Cage | dir. Anthea Moys, Cape Town City Hall |
| TITUS ANDRONICUS | Titus Andronicus | dir. Geoffrey Hyland , Jeff Sichel, Little Theatre |
| 4.48 PSYCHOSIS | Sarah 2 | dir. Hannah Molyneux, Arena Theatre |
| TWO SHORT PLAYS | Man | dir. Prinesh Bikhani, Bindery lab |
| THE THREEPENNY OPERA | Peachum | dir. Clare Stopford, Arena Theatre |
| HAJJI MUSSA AND THE FIREWALKER | Hajji Musa | dir. Prinesh Bikhani, Playroom |
| THE PURSUIT | The Men | dir. Mira Sydow, Arena Theatre |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | BA (HONs) in Theatre and Performance |
Special Skills
ACCENTS
British, Standard American, Southern, French, Italian