8th Helpmann Awards explained

8th Helpmann Awards
Date:28 July 2008
Location:Lyric Theatre, Sydney
Host:Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro
Network:Bio.
Main:Helpmann Awards
Previous:7th
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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]

Nominees

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

Theatre

Best PlayBest Direction of a Play
Best Female Actor in a PlayBest Male Actor in a Play
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a PlayBest Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play

Musicals

Best Musical
Best Direction of a MusicalBest Choreography in a Musical
Best Female Actor in a MusicalBest Male Actor in a Musical
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a MusicalBest Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Opera and Classical Music

Best OperaBest Direction of an Opera
Best Female Performer in an OperaBest Male Performer in an Opera
Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an OperaBest 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 WorkBest Visual or Physical Theatre Production
  • Mortal EngineChunky Move presented by Sydney Festival
    • Au Revoir ParapluieSydney Festival
    • Paradise CityBranch Nebula produced by Performing Lines
    • SecretCirque Ici presented by Sydney Festival
Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre WorkBest Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work
Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

Contemporary Music

Best Australian Contemporary ConcertBest Contemporary Music Festival
  • Womadelaide Foundation – Womadelaide
    • Chugg Entertainment & Rockin Roll Circus – St Jeromes Laneway Festival
    • Chugg Entertainment & Peter Noble Presents – 19th Annual East Coast Blues and Roots Festival
    • Vivian Lees & Ken West – Big Day Out Festival 2008
Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary ConcertBest International Contemporary Concert
  • David Campbell – The Swing Sessions 2
    • Guy Sebastian – The Memphis Tour
    • Kate Ceberano – Nine Lime Avenue Tour
    • Tina Arena in concert

Other

Best Presentation for ChildrenBest Regional Touring Production
Best Comedy Performer

Industry

Best New Australian Work
Best Original ScoreBest Music Direction
  • Barrie KoskyThe Tell-Tale Heart
    • Richard MillsSonglines for the Heart's Desire
    • Andree Greenwell – Venus & Adonis
    • Ben Frost – Mortal Engine
Best Scenic DesignBest Costume Design
  • Julie Lynch – Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show
    • Robert Perdziola – Arabella
    • Stephen Curtis – The Government Inspector
    • John F Macfarlane – The Nutcracker
Best Lighting DesignBest Sound Design
Best Special Event
and Northern Lights

External links

Notes and References

  1. Georgiou, Andrew: Helpmann Awards 2008, Time Out Sydney, 29 July 2008.
  2. Know, David: Airdate: 2008 Helpmann Awards, TV Tonight, 30 June 2008.
  3. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Theatre . Helpmann Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20081206092032/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees . 6 December 2008 . dead . dmy .
  4. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Musicals . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110612052855/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=3 . 12 June 2011 .
  5. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Opera and Classical Music . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110612052911/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=5 . 12 June 2011 .
  6. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Dance and Physical Theatre . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110612052923/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=2 . 12 June 2011 .
  7. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Contemporary Music . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090916013515/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=1 . 16 September 2009 . dmy .
  8. Web site: 20 November 2008. Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Comedy. Helpmann Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20101017065024/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=6. 17 October 2010. dead. dmy-all.
  9. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Industry Awards . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110612053005/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=7 . 12 June 2011 .
  10. Web site: 20 November 2008 . Helpmann Awards – 2008 Nominees – Regional Touring Award . Helpmann Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110612053024/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=nominees&year=2008&cid=8 . 12 June 2011 .
  11. Web site: 20 November 2008 . 2008 Helpmann Awards – Winners . Helpmann Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20081021071438/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=winners&year=2008 . 21 October 2008 . dead .