17th Helpmann Awards | |
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Date | 24 July 2017 |
Location | Capitol Theatre, Sydney |
Hosted by | Jan van de Stool and Tim Draxl |
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Network | Foxtel Arts |
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]
Best Play | Best Direction of a Play |
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Best Female Actor in a Play | Best Male Actor in a Play |
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play | Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play |
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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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Best Australian Contemporary Concert | Best International Contemporary Concert |
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Best Contemporary Music Festival | |
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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 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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JC Williamson Award | Sue Nattrass Award |
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