5th Helpmann Awards | |
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The 5th Annual Helpmann Awards for live performance in Australia were held on 8 August 2005 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney. [1] [2] [3]
The Sapphires by Tony Briggs, produced by Melbourne Theatre Company, was named Best Play and Best New Australian Work. The Australian production of Broadway musical The Producers received five awards including Best Musical. State Opera of South Australia's season of Wagner's Ring Cycle received ten awards including Best Opera and Best Special Event.
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 Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work | |
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Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work | Best Male Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work |
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Best Australian Contemporary Concert | Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary Concert |
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Best Contemporary Music Festival | Best International Contemporary Music Concert |
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Best Presentation for Children | Best Special Event | |
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JC Williamson Award |
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