Helpmann Awards

Helpmann Awards
Awarded for"Distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors"
CountryAustralia
Presented byLive Performance Australia
First awarded2001
Websitewww.helpmannawards.com.au
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The Helpmann Awards are accolades for live entertainment and performing arts in Australia, presented by industry group Live Performance Australia (LPA) since 2001.[1]

The annual awards recognise achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre.[2] Over forty awards are given to productions, festivals and concerts, and for individuals for their work in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design.[1]

They are named in honour of ballet dancer, choreographer, director and actor Sir Robert Helpmann.[1]

The awards are the Australian equivalent of the United States' Tony Awards for Broadway theatre and the United Kingdom's Laurence Olivier Awards for West End theatre.[3]

The Helpmann Awards were last awarded in 2019. LPA cancelled the 2020 and 2021 awards due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5] No public statement has been made for subsequent years.

  1. ^ a b c "Events & Programs". Live Performance Australia. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Helpmann Awards – About". Helpmann Awards. Live Performance Australia (LPA). Archived from the original on 12 January 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
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  4. ^ Bergman, Gabi (31 March 2020). "2020 Helpmann Awards cancelled". AussieTheatre.com. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  5. ^ Reid, Poppy (28 April 2021). "LPA announces cancellation of Helpmann Awards". The Music Network. Retrieved 3 November 2024.