Adelaide Festival Scores Five Helpmann Nominations
This year's Adelaide Festival productions of
Le Grand Macabre,
The London Sinfonietta and
Be Yourself have secured five nominations in the 2010 national
Helpmann Awards. The nominations were amongst 42 which were announced in various categories in Sydney and Melbourne last night. Adelaide Festival's nominations are in the categories of Opera and Classical Music and Dance and Physical Theatre:
Best Opera
Le Grand Macabre
Adelaide Festival in association with State Opera of South AustraliaBest Direction of an Opera Alex Olle (La Fura Dels Baus) & Valentina Carrasco ‐ Le Grand Macabre Adelaide Festival in association with State Opera of South AustraliaBest Chamber and/or Instrumental Ensemble Concert Adelaide Festival London Sinfonietta ‐ Programs 1 & 2Best Male Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work Kimball Wong ‐ Be Your Self Australian Dance Theatre in association with Adelaide Festival & Adelaide Festival CentreBest Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre Work Tara Soh ‐ Be Your Self Australian Dance Theatre in association with Adelaide Festival & Adelaide Festival Centre The annual Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors. The 2010 Helpmann Awards, presented by Live Performance Australia, will be announced at the Sydney Opera House on 6 September.
The full list of nominees can be found at www.helpmannawards.com.au
For more information please contact Michelle Fotiou, Marketing Manager: mfotiou@adelaidefestival.com.au, (08) 8216 4405 or 0413 625 471.
