THE HELPMANN AWARD CATEGORIES - www.helpmannawards.com.au

The Helpmann® Awards for Performing Arts in Australia were established by the Live Performance Australia (LPA), and are the national awards for the Australian live performance industry, in recognition of distinguished artistic achievement and excellence. 

The Awards were named in honour of, and to commemorate Sir Robert Helpmann's memory and achievements. 

Esteemed silversmith, Hendrik Forster designed The Helpmann® Awards trophy.

Renowned Sydney musician Peter Casey composed The Helpmann® Awards Fanfare, a triumphant fanfare for the Awards.

AWARD CATEGORIES

• Best Musical
  
• Best Play
  
• Best Opera
  
• Best Ballet or Dance Work
  
• Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
  
• Best New Australian Work
  
• Best Special Event
  
• Best Classical Concert Presentation
  
• Best International Contemporary Concert
  
• Best Australian Contemporary Concert
  
• Best Contemporary Music Festival
  
• Best Performance in an Australian Contemporary Concert
  
• Best Presentation for Children
  
• Best Original Score
  
• Best Direction of a Musical
  
• Best Direction of a Play
  
• Best Direction of an Opera
  
• Best Choreography in a Musical
  
• Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work
  
• Best Music Direction
  
• Best Costume Design
  
• Best Scenic Design
  
• Best Lighting Design
  
• Best Sound Design
  
• Best Male Actor in a Musical
  
• Best Female Actor in a Musical
  
• Best Male Actor in a Play
  
• Best Female Actor in a Play
  
• Best Male Performer in an Opera
  
• Best Female Performer in an Opera
  
• Best Male Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work
  
• Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work
  
• Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
  
• Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
  
• Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play
  
• Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play
  
• Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
  
• Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera
  
• Best Performance in a Classical Concert
  
• Best Comedy Performer

The James Cassius Award, in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Australian Live Performance Industry, will also be bestowed.