The_Girl_from_St._Agnes

<i>The Girl from St. Agnes</i>

The Girl from St. Agnes

South African TV series or programme

The Girl from St. Agnes is a South African mystery drama television limited series developed by a creative team of women from Quizzical Pictures. It premiered on 31 January 2019 as Showmax's first original drama series.[1]

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Premise

The sudden death of a popular student at a prestigious all-girls boarding school in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal is quickly ruled a tragic accident. Her teacher, however, has reason to believe otherwise and sets off to find the truth.[2][3]

Cast

Main

  • Nina Milner as Kate Ballard
  • Tyrone Keogh as Shane Moolman
  • Graham Hopkins as Chris Whittaker
  • Jane de Wet as Alexis "Lexi" Summerveld
  • Paige Bonnin as Megan Clayton
  • Shamilla Miller as Jenna Galloway
  • Makgotso M as Moipone Molopo
  • Celeste Khumalo as Kholwa
  • Tessa Jubber as Philippa Summerveld
  • Tristan de Beer as Jason Clayton
  • Karl Thaning as Dylan McMahon
  • Zakeeya Patel as Sharon McMahon
  • Jocelyn Broderick as Joanne Whittaker
  • Robert Hobbs as Gary Clayton

Supporting

  • Jerry Mofokeng as Mr. Gwala
  • Charmaine Weir-Smith as Rachel Summerveld
  • Richard Lukunku as Kgalala Molopo

Episodes

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Production

Development

Gillian Breslin served as head writer, whilst Catharine Cooke and Cindy Lee co-directed the series. Producer Harriet Gavshon drew upon her own real-life experiences at boarding school for inspiration. Moonyeenn Lee was in charge of casting.[4]

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Ixopo and Johannesburg, wrapping in November 2018.[5] Multiple locations were used to make up the fictional school, including King's Grant Country Retreat.[6]

Release

A teaser was released on 9 January 2019 followed by a full trailer on 15 January. The 8-episode drama launched on Showmax on 31 January.[7] It was showcased at the 2019 MIPTV in Cannes.[8]

Reception

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References

  1. [1]
    Chutel, Lynsey. "An original teen drama shows streaming service Showmax is ready to grow up". Quartz Africa. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
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    Kahla, Cheryl (4 February 2020). "The Girl From St Agnes: Hard to watch but impossible to stop". The South African.
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    Senne, Busang (3 December 2020). "LONG READ: The Girl From St. Agnes exposes the dark underbelly of SA private school". Tagged!. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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    "The Girl From St Agnes". Stage and Screen. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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    "Filming wraps on Showmax's first original drama, 'The Girl From St Agnes' | IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
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    van der Plank, Stephanie (28 March 2019). "Interviews With The Cast Of The Girl from St Agnes". Woman & Home. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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    "Intriguing new teaser for Showmax's The Girl from St Agnes". The Plum List. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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    Vourlias, Christopher (8 April 2019). "'Shadow,' 'The Girl From St. Agnes' Take South African TV Worldwide". Variety. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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    "Here are the 2020 SAFTAs nominees". Yo Mzansi. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
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