1st Helpmann Awards

1st Helpmann Awards
Date25 March 2001
LocationLyric Theatre, Sydney
Hosted bySimon Burke
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNo broadcast
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The 1st Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA) (currently known by its trade name, Live Performance Australia), for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 25 March 2001 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke.[1] During the ceremony, the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.[2]

Australian works The Boy from Oz (musical), The Eighth Wonder (opera), Life After George (theatre) and the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney were major award recipients.

Winners and nominees

In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[3][4]

Theatre

Best Play Best Direction of a Play
Best Female Actor in a Play Best Male Actor in a Play

Musicals

Best Musical
Best Direction of a Musical Best Choreography in a Musical
Best Female Actor in a Musical Best Male Actor in a Musical

Opera

Best Opera Best Direction of an Opera
Best Female Performer in an Opera Best Male Performer in an Opera

Dance and Physical Theatre

Best Ballet or Dance Work Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work
Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work Best Male Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work

Industry

Best New Australian Work
Best Special Event or Performance
Best Original Score Best Musical Direction
Best Costume Design Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design

Lifetime Achievement

JC Williamson Award

References

  1. ^ "APRA Newsletter – March 2001" (PDF). Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Presentation". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Nominees". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2001 Helpmann Awards Winners". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 15 February 2012.