8th Helpmann Awards

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8th Helpmann Awards
Date28 July 2008
Location Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro
Television/radio coverage
Network Bio.
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The 2008 Helpmann Awards were presented on 28 July 2008 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney. The ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro [1] and was broadcast live on Bio. (Foxtel's biography channel). [2]

Contents

Nominees

(winners are bolded) [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Theatre

Best Play Best Direction of a Play
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

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
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Opera and Classical Music

Best Opera Best Direction of an Opera
Best Female Performer in an Opera Best Male Performer in an Opera
Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
Best Classical Concert PresentationBest Performance in a Classical Concert

Dance and Physical Theatre

Best Ballet or Dance Work Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work
Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

Contemporary Music

Best Australian Contemporary Concert Best Contemporary Music Festival
Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary Concert Best International Contemporary Concert

Other

Best Presentation for Children Best Regional Touring Production
Best Comedy Performer

Industry

Best New Australian Work
Best Original Score Best Music Direction
  • Barrie Kosky – The Tell-Tale Heart
    • Richard Mills – Songlines for the Heart's Desire
    • Andree Greenwell – Venus & Adonis
    • Ben Frost – Mortal Engine
Best Scenic Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design
Best Special Event

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References

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  2. ↑ Know, David: Airdate: 2008 Helpmann Awards, TV Tonight, 30 June 2008.
  3. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Theatre". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
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  6. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Dance and Physical Theatre". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
  7. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Contemporary Music". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 16 September 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
  8. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Comedy". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 17 October 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
  9. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Industry Awards". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
  10. ↑ "Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Regional Touring Award". Helpmann Awards. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
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