| Helpmann Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | "Distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors" |
| Country | Australia |
| Presented by | Live Performance Australia |
| First awarded | 2001 |
| Website | www |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Ovation (2004–2005) Fox8 (2006) Bio. (2007–2009) Studio (2010–2012) Arena (2013–2014) Foxtel Arts (2015–2017) ABC (2018) |
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.
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