17th Helpmann Awards
17th Helpmann Awards | ||||
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Date | 24 July 2017 | |||
Location | Capitol Theatre, Sydney | |||
Hosted by | Jan van de Stool and Tim Draxl | |||
Television/radio coverage | ||||
Network | Foxtel Arts | |||
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The 17th Annual Helpmann Awards for live performance in Australia was held on 24 July 2017 at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney.[1] Nominations were announced on 19 June 2017.[2][3] The ceremony was hosted by Jan van de Stool and Tim Draxl.[4]
Winners of major awards included play The Drover's Wife, opera Saul and musical The Book of Mormon.[5][6]
Recipients and nominations
Theatre
Best Play | Best Direction of a Play |
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Best Female Actor in a Play | Best Male Actor in a Play |
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Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play | Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play |
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Musicals
Best Musical | |
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Best Direction of a Musical | Best Choreography in a Musical |
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Best Female Actor in a Musical | Best Male Actor in a Musical |
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Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical |
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Opera and Classical Music
Dance and Physical Theatre
Best Ballet | Best Dance Production |
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Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production | Best Choreography in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production |
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Best Female Dancer in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production | Best Male Dancer in a Ballet, Dance or Physical Theatre Production |
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Contemporary Music
Best Australian Contemporary Concert | Best International Contemporary Concert |
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Best Contemporary Music Festival | |
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Other
Best Cabaret Performer | Best Comedy Performer |
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Best Presentation for Children | Best Regional Touring Production |
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Industry
Best New Australian Work | |
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Best Original Score | Best Music Direction |
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Best Scenic Design | Best Costume Design |
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Best Lighting Design | Best Sound Design |
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Lifetime Achievement
JC Williamson Award | Sue Nattrass Award |
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References
- ^ "Rob Brookman honoured with Sue Nattrass Award". dailyreview.com.au. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ Cooper, Nathanael; Cuthbertson, Debbie (19 June 2017). "Broadway invasion: Australian musicals struggle to make mark as Helpmann nominations announced". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ Neutze, Ben (19 June 2017). "My Fair Lady leads Helpmann Awards 2017 nominations: full list". dailyreview.com.au. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Ceremony, Tickets and Broadcast | Helpmann Awards". www.helpmannawards.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ^ Francis, Hannah (24 July 2017). "Helpmann Awards 2017 winners: Kosky's Saul and Belvoir's The Drover's Wife dominate". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ Harmon, Steph (24 July 2017). "Helpmanns 2017: The Drover's Wife and Adelaide festival claim Australian theatre awards". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ McPherson, Angus (31 May 2017). "Richard Tognetti wins JC Williamson Award". Limelight. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
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Classical Music
- Best Opera
- Best Symphony Orchestra Concert
- Best Chamber and Instrumental Ensemble Concert
- Best Direction of an Opera
- Best Male Performer in an Opera
- Best Female Performer in an Opera
- Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role – Opera
- Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role – Opera
- Best Individual Classical Music Performance
Physical Theatre
- Best Ballet or Dance Work
- Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
- Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
- Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
- Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
- Best International Contemporary Concert
- Best Australian Contemporary Concert
- Best Contemporary Music Festival
- Best New Australian Work
- Best Original Score
- Best Music Direction
- Best Costume Design
- Best Scenic Design
- Best Lighting Design
- Best Sound Design
- JC Williamson Award
- Sue Nattrass Award
- Best Special Event
- Best Contemporary Concert Presentation
- Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary Concert
- Brian Stacey Memorial Award