World First Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Performance confirmed for Helpmann Awards
Gala to be Broadcast LIVE on ABC Comedy Channel
Taking place for the first time in Melbourne, the countdown is on for the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th July.
Along with the amazing live entertainment already scheduled for the Awards, it has been announced that the event, in a world first, will host a very special live performance of the cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD performing an exclusive montage beamed direct from the play’s Australian home, Melbourne’s Princess Theatre on Monday July 15.
Martin Foley MP, Minister for Creative Industries said, “The Helpmann Awards will celebrate a remarkable year for live performance in Melbourne and Australia. This world-first performance and live cross by the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ensemble further highlights the creative capacity of our state and why Victoria is the cultural and creative capital of Australia.”
Organisers Live Performance Australia (LPA) have also confirmed that the ABC will be continuing its support of the Helpmann Awards who, for the third year running, will be broadcasting the event. Fans of theatre and live entertainment around Australia can watch the 2019 Helpmann Awards LIVE on ABC Comedy Channel at 8pm on Monday July 15 with a repeat broadcast on ABC on Sunday July 21 at 10pm. The event will also be available to catch up anytime on iView.
Held over two evenings, Act I of the Helpmann Awards will see the gravitas of Australia’s most prestigious live theatre and entertainment awards meet the atmosphere of a sophisticated jazz lounge, for an up close, upbeat, exclusive industry-only night to remember. Hosted by the legendary performer, writer, artistic director and national treasure, Robyn Archer AO, this special evening will recognise artistic excellence and achievements on stage as well as the creative and technical genies behind the scenes. Twenty Helpmann Award will be presented along with the 2019 Sue Nattrass Award for exceptional service to the live performance industry to long standing Artistic Director of La Mama Theatre, Liz Jones AO. The evening’s performances will include The Jack Earle Jazz Trio, dazzling Rhonda Burchmore OAM,the silky soulful voice of Marcus Corowa, winner of seventeen ARIAs pop princess Christine Anu and the musical theatre leading men Matt Lee and Rob Mills of Swing on This. Presenters will include industry favourites Annie Aitken, Clare Bartholomew, Casey Bennetto, Uncle Jack Charles, Ako Kondo, Matt Lee, Ali McGregor, Natalie O’Donnell, Gareth Reeves, Daniel Tobias and Anne Wood.
Act II, on the Monday evening, is a black-tie gala event, saluting artistic excellence and achievement on Australian stages over the past year including musicals, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, ballet, dance, physical theatre and cabaret. Hosted by the fabulous dynamic duo of comedian, writer and actor Susie Youssef and Artistic Director of State Theatre SA Mitchell Butel, twenty–two prestigious Helpmann Awards will be presented.
In addition to the special live cross to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre, acclaimed performances will include Victorian Opera with their new work Lorelei featuring divas Ali McGregor, Dimity Shepherd and Danielle Calder; The Australian Ballet with an exquisite new piece from Aurum by choreographer Alice Topp; the breathtaking Bangarra dancers Beau Dean Riley Smith, Rikki Mason, Tyrel Dulvarie, Ryan Pearson, Baden Hitchcock and Bradley Smith in an excerpt from the Helpmann Award winning production Bennelong; a special tribute from mesmerizing electronic soul pop duo Electric Fields; musical theatre darling Silvie Paladino; and to bring the show home will be the sensational Brent Hill and the extraordinary kids from the hit musical School of Rock.
This year’s special guest presenters include industry luminaries Greta Bradman, Rhonda Burchmore OAM, Joel Creasey, Lucy Durack, James Egglestone, Paul Kelly AO, David McAllister AM, Kate Miller-Heidke, Keir Nuttall and Vanessa Scammell.
The Helpmann Awards are the premier celebration of Australia’s vibrant live performance industry. The Awards recognise distinguished achievement and excellence in Australia’s live performance sectors including musicals, contemporary music, comedy, opera and classical music, theatre, ballet, dance and physical theatre, presentations for children and young people, regional touring and cabaret.
CLICK HERE for all the 2019 Nominees in Dance & Musical Theatre
19th Annual Helpmann Awards
ACT I Sunday 14th July 2019 Arts Centre Melbourne – Industry Only Event
ACT II Monday 15th July 2019 Arts Centre Melbourne
Gold Pass A Reserve Show Ticket plus Souvenir Programme plus After Party plus Souvenir Ticket $189*
Silver Pass B Reserve Show Ticket plus Souvenir Programme Ticket $69* (concession $59*)
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