2nd Helpmann Awards

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2nd Helpmann Awards
Date6 May 2002
Location Star City Show Room, Sydney
Hosted by Simon Burke
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNo broadcast

The 2nd Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA), currently known by its trade name, Live Performance Australia (LPA), for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 6 May 2002 at the Star City Show Room in Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke for the second year in a row. During the ceremony, the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts. [1]

Contents

The ceremony received criticism for its rules and voting procedures, and was compared to the previous ceremony's "polished awards night". [2]

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 Dance or Physical Theatre WorkBest Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

Other

Best Live Music Presentation Best Presentation for Children
Best Special Event or Performance

Industry

Best New Australian Work
Best Original Score Best Musical Direction
Best Scenic Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design

Lifetime Achievement

JC Williamson Award

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References

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  2. Bryce Hallet (17 February 2012). "Categorically, Bobby needs a makeover". The Age. The Age Company Ltd. Fairfax Media . Retrieved 16 April 2002.
  3. "Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Nominees". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  4. "Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Winners". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2012.