Billy Elliott took out Best Musical at last nights Helpmann Awards which was held at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney. Here are the award winners from the night. DanceLife Blogger Kelley Abbey presented an award during the event and will be letting you know all about the night in the next few days. Congratulations to all the Winners and Nominees!
Best Costume Design
Julie Lynch
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show
Howard Panter and Paul Dainty for Rocky Horror Australia and Star City
Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
Tanja Liedtke
Construct
Presented by Sydney Festival
Best Choreography in a Musical
Peter Darling
Billy Elliot the Musical
Universal Pictures Stage Entertainment, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions
Best Direction of a Musical
Stephen Daldry in association with Julian Webber
Billy Elliot the Musical
Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Shane Jacobson
Guys and Dolls
Ambassador Theatre Group, Shows Inc, Marriner Theatres and Tulchin/Bartner Productions
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Sharon Millerchip
Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show
Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
Paul White
Construct
Presented by Sydney Festival
Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production
Sara Black
Glow
Chunky Move and Melbourne International Arts Festival
Best Male Actor in a Musical
Lochlan Denholm, Nick Twiney, Rarmian Newton, & Rhys Kosakowski
Billy Elliot the Musical
Best Female Actor in a Musical
Genevieve Lemon
Billy Elliot the Musical
Best Ballet or Dance Work
Glow
Chunky Move and Melbourne International Arts Festival
Best Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical
To see some pictures from last nights show please go to the below link.
http://www.smh.com.au/ftimages/2008/07/29/1217097160011.html