| 10th Helpmann Awards | |
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| Date | 6 September 2010 |
| Location | Sydney Opera House |
| Hosted by | David Campbell |
| Website | http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/  |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Studio |
The 10th Annual Helpmann Awards for live performance in Australia were held on 6 September 2010 at the Sydney Opera House. [1] [2]
In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. The nominees are those which are listed below the winner and not in boldface.
| Best Ballet or Dance Work | Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production |
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| Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work | Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work |
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| Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production | |
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| Best Australian Contemporary Concert | Best Contemporary Music Festival |
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| Best International Contemporary Music Concert | |
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| Best Cabaret Performer | Best Comedy Performer |
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| Best Presentation for Children | Best Regional Touring Production |
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| Best Special Event | |
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| JC Williamson Award | Sue Nattrass Award |
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