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.
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.
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
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.
Filming Principal photography took place on location in Ixopo and Johannesburg, wrapping in November 2018. Multiple locations were used to make up the fictional school, including King's Grant Country Retreat.
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. It was showcased at the 2019 MIPTV in Cannes.
Reception Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2020 South African Film and Television Awards Best Script – TV Drama Gillian Breslin, Zoë Laband, Sean Steinberg Best Original Music – TV Drama Brendan Jury Best Actor – TV Drama Robert Hobbs
References
External links
The Girl from St. Agnes at TVSA The Girl from St. Agnes on Showmax