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HELPMANN AWARDS 2 July 2017 Sydney
The Helpmann Awards 2017
By Bryanna Reynolds
Bohemian Rhapsody Club were lucky enough to attend the annual Helpmann Awards for the second time this year and they were held at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia.
On the red carpet we captured an exclusively behind the scenes look and got all the musical theatre news and gossip from the stars themselves. We had a chat with the cast of Aladdin the musical including Helpmann Award Winner James Michael Scott (Genie) along with his cast members Hibe Elchikhe (Princess Jasmine) and Ainsley Melham (Aladdin).
Along with other musicals now playing in Australia we had a chat to the cast of The Book of Mormon and to the producers of Kinky Boots, Christina Papagjika & Tom Lane who flew in that very morning from New York City to attend the Helpmann Awards.
Among the stars were celebrities & entertainers including Joel Creasey, Trevor Ashley, Barry Conrad, Amy Lehpamer, Dami Im, Esther Hannaford, Tim Draxl & Josh Piterman. Walking the red carpet were royalty in the form of Jimmy Barnes, Deborah Hutton & the composer Kate Miller Heike of the new musical Muriel's Wedding coming out towards the end of 2017.
After the red carpet, star studded affair everyone was seated within the Capitol Theatre in Sydney which is currently home to the Australian production of Kinky Boots. The audience were treated to musical numbers throughout the ceremony by the cast’s of Aladdin, Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon and the upcoming Beautiful - The Carole King musical as well as a number from Velvet to end the night.
Entertainers and comedians took to the stage throughout the night to present their friends and co - actors and performers on their Helpmann Award nominations, wins and losses. Even though the acceptance speeches were only 30 seconds long they were escorted off stage with a song by the orchestra at the front of the stage in the pit. With the Book of Mormon taking out the Best Musical award, one of the most coveted awards of the night it is sure to be sticking around a while longer.
After the ceremony everyone was escorted to the Hyatt Regency for the official after party. It was a very classy affair with multiple disco balls of varied sizes hanging in the centre of the room reflecting the pink and blue tones of the room with floor to ceiling windows of the bay outside the windows. There were multiple food stations with chefs preparing gourmet pasta, hot dogs (yes gourmet) and cheese platters the size of a dinner table. Then there was the open bar situation which was a delight to enjoy with new friends made on the night.
If you love your musical theatre then i would definitely suggest checking out the Helpmann Awards one year and supporting the Australian musical, performing arts and in general performance areas. There is such joy from being surrounded by highly creative and inspiring people and the Helpmanns is one of the best award ceremonies in Australia. This year a replay will also be available on the ABC and on iview from July 30th.
By Bryanna Reynolds
Bohemian Rhapsody Club were lucky enough to attend the annual Helpmann Awards for the second time this year and they were held at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia.
On the red carpet we captured an exclusively behind the scenes look and got all the musical theatre news and gossip from the stars themselves. We had a chat with the cast of Aladdin the musical including Helpmann Award Winner James Michael Scott (Genie) along with his cast members Hibe Elchikhe (Princess Jasmine) and Ainsley Melham (Aladdin).
Along with other musicals now playing in Australia we had a chat to the cast of The Book of Mormon and to the producers of Kinky Boots, Christina Papagjika & Tom Lane who flew in that very morning from New York City to attend the Helpmann Awards.
Among the stars were celebrities & entertainers including Joel Creasey, Trevor Ashley, Barry Conrad, Amy Lehpamer, Dami Im, Esther Hannaford, Tim Draxl & Josh Piterman. Walking the red carpet were royalty in the form of Jimmy Barnes, Deborah Hutton & the composer Kate Miller Heike of the new musical Muriel's Wedding coming out towards the end of 2017.
After the red carpet, star studded affair everyone was seated within the Capitol Theatre in Sydney which is currently home to the Australian production of Kinky Boots. The audience were treated to musical numbers throughout the ceremony by the cast’s of Aladdin, Kinky Boots, The Book of Mormon and the upcoming Beautiful - The Carole King musical as well as a number from Velvet to end the night.
Entertainers and comedians took to the stage throughout the night to present their friends and co - actors and performers on their Helpmann Award nominations, wins and losses. Even though the acceptance speeches were only 30 seconds long they were escorted off stage with a song by the orchestra at the front of the stage in the pit. With the Book of Mormon taking out the Best Musical award, one of the most coveted awards of the night it is sure to be sticking around a while longer.
After the ceremony everyone was escorted to the Hyatt Regency for the official after party. It was a very classy affair with multiple disco balls of varied sizes hanging in the centre of the room reflecting the pink and blue tones of the room with floor to ceiling windows of the bay outside the windows. There were multiple food stations with chefs preparing gourmet pasta, hot dogs (yes gourmet) and cheese platters the size of a dinner table. Then there was the open bar situation which was a delight to enjoy with new friends made on the night.
If you love your musical theatre then i would definitely suggest checking out the Helpmann Awards one year and supporting the Australian musical, performing arts and in general performance areas. There is such joy from being surrounded by highly creative and inspiring people and the Helpmanns is one of the best award ceremonies in Australia. This year a replay will also be available on the ABC and on iview from July 30th.
Reporter: Bryanna Reynolds
Camera: Tara Reynolds
Editing: Bryanna Reynolds (Reynolds Sister Productions)
Camera: Tara Reynolds
Editing: Bryanna Reynolds (Reynolds Sister Productions)
Bri had a chat to the producers of Kinky Boots The Musical: #ChristinaPapagjika & #TomLane, Joel Creasey, Trevor Ashley, Tim Draxl, Barry Conrad, Amy Lehpamer, #BenjaminHancock, Michael James Scott, #HibeElchikhe & Ainsley Melham from Aladdin - the Musical, the cast of #TheBookOfMormon, The cast of Kinky Boots, Hilary Cole & the cast of Beautiful - The Carol King Musical £55 Esther Hannaford, Dami Im & Josh Piterman .
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine congratulates the winners, expresses its special thanks to everyone involved in organising this spectacular event and to Amanda Buckworth at AB Publicity for the opportunity to cover the event as well as Bryanna and Tara for this great coverage
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine congratulates the winners, expresses its special thanks to everyone involved in organising this spectacular event and to Amanda Buckworth at AB Publicity for the opportunity to cover the event as well as Bryanna and Tara for this great coverage
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HELPMANN AWARDS 25 July 2016 Sydney
BACKGROUND
The Helpmann Award is an accolade presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) (the trade name for the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA)), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. It is named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, an Australian actor, dancer, choreographer and theatre director. Established in 2001, the award is handed out for achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre,dance and physical theatre.
As of 2013, a total of forty-one competitive awards are given to individuals for their work in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design and production. Non-competitive awards are also presented, including: the JC Williamson Award, Brian Stacey Award and Best Special Event.
The Helpmann Awards were established in 2001 by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA) (currently known by its trade name Live Performance Australia (LPA)). They are named in honour of Australian actor, choreographer, dancer and theatre director,Sir Robert Helpmann (9 April 1909 – 28 September 1986).They are given to productions regardless of the Australian state they were originally staged in. The accolade was created to be the Australian equivalent of the Tony Awards for Broadway theatre in the United States, and the Laurence Olivier Awards for West End theatre in the United Kingdom. The aim of the awards is to promote Australia's live entertainment industry, both locally and internationally, by: recognising artistic achievements; administering the awards with integrity; ensuring the awards are celebrated by the industry and Australian community; and ensuring the ceremony is the most prestigious awards in the local industry and the highlight of each season.
At the inaugural Helpmann Awards, twenty six accolades were handed out for achievements in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design andproduction, in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, danceand physical theatre. Over the years the categories have expanded and currently include forty-one honours.Special non-competitive prizes are also bestowed upon individuals: the JC Williamson Award (named after theatre manager James Cassius Williamson), for one's life's work in Australia's live entertainment industry and the highest honour presented by Live Performance Australia; and the Brian Stacey Memorial Award (presented by the Brian Stacey Memorial Trust), for emerging Australian conductors, which also includes an $8000 reward
YEAR 2016
16TH ANNUAL HELPMANN AWARDS
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Celebrating artistic excellence and distinguished achievement
in live performance
42 Awards presented
plus the prestigious JC Williamson Award®
and Sue Nattrass Award®
A FULL LIST OF AWARD RECIPIENTS AVAILABLE WWW.HELPMANNAWARDS.COM.AU
The 2016 Helpmann Awards were presented at a star-studded ceremony tonight, Monday 25 July, in front of a full house at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Hosts for the evening were Chloe Dallimore, Helen Dallimore, Stuart Maunder AM, Guy Noble, Simon Phillips, The Umbilical Brothers and Queenie van de Zandt as “Jan van de Stool”. The celebrations continued after the ceremony as guests enjoyed an After Party at Marquee Sydney, The Star.
The high-profile line-up of Presenters included Kellie Dickerson, Tim Draxl, Marta Dusseldorp, Tim Finn, Antoinette Halloran, Noni Hazlehurst, Erika Heynatz, Celia Ireland, Tim Minchin, Hunter Page-Lochard, Katrina Milosevic, Milijana Nikolic, Eddie Perfect, Aurélien Scannella, The Hon Jillian Skinner MP and Toby Thatcher.
At the ceremony, the 2016 Helpmann Award winners were announced in the categories of comedy, cabaret, children’s presentation, contemporary music, dance and physical theatre, industry, musicals, opera and classical music, regional touring and theatre.
Awards previously announced and presented live on stage tonight included a special award given to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Comedy in Australia, the JC Williamson Award® recognising outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry presented to Stephen Page and the Sue Nattrass Award®, presented to Michael Lynch CBE AM, which honours exceptional service to the Australian live performance industry.
The Helpmann Awards were established in 2001 by Live Performance Australia (LPA). Chief Executive of LPA, Evelyn Richardson said “We are proud to present the 16th Annual HelpmannAwards tonight. The breadth of winners, nominees and performances at tonight’s ceremony shines a spotlight on Australia’s world-class creative and artistic talent.”
The Helpmann Awards are proudly supported by the New South Wales Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres said “The Helpmann Awards is the pinnacle celebration of Australia’s live performance industry and this year’s winners reflect the depth, range and expertise of this significant industry. I commend all of tonight’s winners and nominees on their achievements.”
Guests were entertained by 10 sensational performances including:
The Helpmann Awards Ceremony was presented on the set of Singin' in the Rain at the Sydney Lyric Theatre with Jon Nicholls as Executive Producer. The ceremony was broadcast live on Foxtel Arts and is available via webcast at www.foxtelarts.com.au until August 25.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION AND STAY CONNECTED WITH HELPMANN NEWS
Website: www.helpmannawards.com.au
Official hashtag: #Helpmanns
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheHelpmannAwards
Twitter: @HelpmannAwards
Instagram: @Helpmann_Awards
The full list of winners is available from 10.30pm Monday 25 July at http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/media-resources/.
The Helpmann Award is an accolade presented by Live Performance Australia (LPA) (the trade name for the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA)), an employers' organisation which serves as the peak body in the live entertainment and performing arts industries in Australia. It is named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, an Australian actor, dancer, choreographer and theatre director. Established in 2001, the award is handed out for achievements in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre,dance and physical theatre.
As of 2013, a total of forty-one competitive awards are given to individuals for their work in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design and production. Non-competitive awards are also presented, including: the JC Williamson Award, Brian Stacey Award and Best Special Event.
The Helpmann Awards were established in 2001 by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA) (currently known by its trade name Live Performance Australia (LPA)). They are named in honour of Australian actor, choreographer, dancer and theatre director,Sir Robert Helpmann (9 April 1909 – 28 September 1986).They are given to productions regardless of the Australian state they were originally staged in. The accolade was created to be the Australian equivalent of the Tony Awards for Broadway theatre in the United States, and the Laurence Olivier Awards for West End theatre in the United Kingdom. The aim of the awards is to promote Australia's live entertainment industry, both locally and internationally, by: recognising artistic achievements; administering the awards with integrity; ensuring the awards are celebrated by the industry and Australian community; and ensuring the ceremony is the most prestigious awards in the local industry and the highlight of each season.
At the inaugural Helpmann Awards, twenty six accolades were handed out for achievements in performance, direction, choreography, lighting, sound, music, costume and scenic design andproduction, in the disciplines of musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, danceand physical theatre. Over the years the categories have expanded and currently include forty-one honours.Special non-competitive prizes are also bestowed upon individuals: the JC Williamson Award (named after theatre manager James Cassius Williamson), for one's life's work in Australia's live entertainment industry and the highest honour presented by Live Performance Australia; and the Brian Stacey Memorial Award (presented by the Brian Stacey Memorial Trust), for emerging Australian conductors, which also includes an $8000 reward
YEAR 2016
16TH ANNUAL HELPMANN AWARDS
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Celebrating artistic excellence and distinguished achievement
in live performance
42 Awards presented
plus the prestigious JC Williamson Award®
and Sue Nattrass Award®
A FULL LIST OF AWARD RECIPIENTS AVAILABLE WWW.HELPMANNAWARDS.COM.AU
The 2016 Helpmann Awards were presented at a star-studded ceremony tonight, Monday 25 July, in front of a full house at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Hosts for the evening were Chloe Dallimore, Helen Dallimore, Stuart Maunder AM, Guy Noble, Simon Phillips, The Umbilical Brothers and Queenie van de Zandt as “Jan van de Stool”. The celebrations continued after the ceremony as guests enjoyed an After Party at Marquee Sydney, The Star.
The high-profile line-up of Presenters included Kellie Dickerson, Tim Draxl, Marta Dusseldorp, Tim Finn, Antoinette Halloran, Noni Hazlehurst, Erika Heynatz, Celia Ireland, Tim Minchin, Hunter Page-Lochard, Katrina Milosevic, Milijana Nikolic, Eddie Perfect, Aurélien Scannella, The Hon Jillian Skinner MP and Toby Thatcher.
At the ceremony, the 2016 Helpmann Award winners were announced in the categories of comedy, cabaret, children’s presentation, contemporary music, dance and physical theatre, industry, musicals, opera and classical music, regional touring and theatre.
Awards previously announced and presented live on stage tonight included a special award given to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Comedy in Australia, the JC Williamson Award® recognising outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry presented to Stephen Page and the Sue Nattrass Award®, presented to Michael Lynch CBE AM, which honours exceptional service to the Australian live performance industry.
The Helpmann Awards were established in 2001 by Live Performance Australia (LPA). Chief Executive of LPA, Evelyn Richardson said “We are proud to present the 16th Annual HelpmannAwards tonight. The breadth of winners, nominees and performances at tonight’s ceremony shines a spotlight on Australia’s world-class creative and artistic talent.”
The Helpmann Awards are proudly supported by the New South Wales Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres said “The Helpmann Awards is the pinnacle celebration of Australia’s live performance industry and this year’s winners reflect the depth, range and expertise of this significant industry. I commend all of tonight’s winners and nominees on their achievements.”
Guests were entertained by 10 sensational performances including:
- Singin’ in the Rain –“Overture” and “Good Mornin’” starring Grant Almirall, Gretel Scarlett and Jack Chambers; and “Singin’ in the Rain” full cast finale
- Sarah Blasko – “Luxurious”
- Sydney International Piano Competition – Andrey Gugnin, 1st Prize winner Sydney International Piano Competition, “Sergei Prokofiev Piano Sonata #7, III Precipitato B Flat Major, Op 83”
- Matilda the Musical – “Quiet” starring all eight Matildas from the Sydney and Melbourne seasons
- Marina Prior and Mark Vincent – “Time to Say Goodbye”
- West Australian Ballet – “On The Nature of Daylight” pas de deux starring Sandy Delasalle and Matthew Lehmann
- Ladies in Black – “Ladies in Black” starring Lucy Maunder, Kate Cole, Kathryn McIntyre, Deidre Rubenstein, Carita Farrer Spencer, Sarah Morrison and Naomi Price
- The Sound of Music – “Do-Re-Mi” starring Amy Lehpamer, Stefanie Jones and the von Trapp children; and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” starring Jacqueline Dark
The Helpmann Awards Ceremony was presented on the set of Singin' in the Rain at the Sydney Lyric Theatre with Jon Nicholls as Executive Producer. The ceremony was broadcast live on Foxtel Arts and is available via webcast at www.foxtelarts.com.au until August 25.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION AND STAY CONNECTED WITH HELPMANN NEWS
Website: www.helpmannawards.com.au
Official hashtag: #Helpmanns
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheHelpmannAwards
Twitter: @HelpmannAwards
Instagram: @Helpmann_Awards
The full list of winners is available from 10.30pm Monday 25 July at http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/media-resources/.
The video footage above: https://youtu.be/JTerJlPz0Rw from the The Helpmann Awards red carpet, ceremony and after party
HELPMANN AWARDS 2016 http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/
July 25 2016 at Sydney Lyric Theatre
Journalist and Editor: Bryanna Reynolds
Camera Director: Alaina Reynolds
The Helpmann awards 2016 showcased a multitude of talented artist's from across Australia.
The red carpet saw celebrities from all walks of life including actors, dancers, singers, performers and amazing individuals the list goes on.
BRC were lucky enough to have a chat to some of the stars on the red carpet. See Video.
During the awards ceremony held inside the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, there were standout performances from musical theatre stage shows including The Sound of Music, Singin in the Rain, Matilda and Ladies in Black to name a few.
The host's of the night included the stars of Foxtels tv series 'Wentworth', Tim Minchin, Noni Hazlehurst, Helen Dallimore and Marta Dusseldorp to name a few.
The awards ceremony saw 'Matilda the Musical' take out a vast majority of awards for the night. It was wonderful to see so many talented people come together and celebrate their successes.
To end the awards there was a spectacular performance from the cast of 'Singin In the Rain' who performed on stage with water pouring down on them in doors. So wonderful to watch.
Of course there was a fabulous after party where everyone had the chance to unwind and have a chat with one another. The venue was Marquee Nightclub at The Star Sydney. A beautiful venue seemingly fitting for the occasion.
Make sure you keep supporting Aussie grown talent and the performing arts.
Thank you BRC for the opportunity to cover such a wonderful event. We look forward to covering more arts and entertainment events in the future.
by Bryanna Reynolds
HELPMANN AWARDS 2016 http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/
July 25 2016 at Sydney Lyric Theatre
Journalist and Editor: Bryanna Reynolds
Camera Director: Alaina Reynolds
The Helpmann awards 2016 showcased a multitude of talented artist's from across Australia.
The red carpet saw celebrities from all walks of life including actors, dancers, singers, performers and amazing individuals the list goes on.
BRC were lucky enough to have a chat to some of the stars on the red carpet. See Video.
During the awards ceremony held inside the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, there were standout performances from musical theatre stage shows including The Sound of Music, Singin in the Rain, Matilda and Ladies in Black to name a few.
The host's of the night included the stars of Foxtels tv series 'Wentworth', Tim Minchin, Noni Hazlehurst, Helen Dallimore and Marta Dusseldorp to name a few.
The awards ceremony saw 'Matilda the Musical' take out a vast majority of awards for the night. It was wonderful to see so many talented people come together and celebrate their successes.
To end the awards there was a spectacular performance from the cast of 'Singin In the Rain' who performed on stage with water pouring down on them in doors. So wonderful to watch.
Of course there was a fabulous after party where everyone had the chance to unwind and have a chat with one another. The venue was Marquee Nightclub at The Star Sydney. A beautiful venue seemingly fitting for the occasion.
Make sure you keep supporting Aussie grown talent and the performing arts.
Thank you BRC for the opportunity to cover such a wonderful event. We look forward to covering more arts and entertainment events in the future.
by Bryanna Reynolds
photo above: #TheHelpmannAwardsPhotos at#2016HelpmannAwardsCeremony credit: #LightboxPhotography
left to right: journalist: Bryanna Reynolds camera director: Alaina Reynolds
left to right: journalist: Bryanna Reynolds camera director: Alaina Reynolds
press release by Bryanna Reynolds
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine (Art Fashion Design) is very grateful to The Heplmann Awards management team, AKA Australia PR and personally to #VickiIliopoulos, AB Publicity and personally to Amanda Buckworth for this opportunity for our media crew and to Bryanna and Alaina for this superb work.
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