The 2nd Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA), currently known by its trade name, Live Performance Australia (LPA), for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 6 May 2002 at the Star City Show Room in Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke for the second year in a row. During the ceremony, the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.[1]

2nd Helpmann Awards
Date6 May 2002
LocationStar City Show Room, Sydney
Hosted bySimon Burke
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNo broadcast
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The ceremony received criticism for its rules and voting procedures, and was compared to the previous ceremony's "polished awards night".[2]

Winners and nominees

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In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[3][4]

Theatre

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Best Play Best Direction of a Play
Best Female Actor in a Play Best Male Actor in a Play

Musicals

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Best Musical
Best Direction of a Musical Best Choreography in a Musical
Best Female Actor in a Musical Best Male Actor in a Musical

Opera

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Best Opera Best Direction of an Opera
Best Female Performer in an Opera Best Male Performer in an Opera

Dance and Physical Theatre

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Best Ballet or Dance Work Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production
Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work
Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work

Other

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Best Live Music Presentation Best Presentation for Children
Best Special Event or Performance

Industry

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Best New Australian Work
Best Original Score Best Musical Direction
Best Scenic Design Best Costume Design
Best Lighting Design Best Sound Design

Lifetime Achievement

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JC Williamson Award

References

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  1. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Presentation". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  2. ^ Bryce Hallet (17 February 2012). "Categorically, Bobby needs a makeover". The Age. The Age Company Ltd. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 16 April 2002.
  3. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Nominees". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Australian Web Archive 2002 Helpmann Awards Winners". Australian Entertainment Industry Association (AEIA). Australian Web Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2003. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
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