1st Helpmann Awards


The 1st Helpmann Awards ceremony was presented by the Australian Entertainment Industry Association, for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors. The ceremony took place on 25 March 2001 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney and was hosted by Simon Burke. During the ceremony, the AEIA handed out awards in twelve categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.
Australian works The Boy from Oz, The Eighth Wonder, Life After George and the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney were major award recipients.

Winners and nominees

In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in '''boldface.'''

Opera

Best OperaBest Direction of an Opera

  • Neil Armfield – The Eighth Wonder
  • * Barrie Kosky – Wozzeck
  • * Lindy Hume – Orlando
  • * Moffatt Oxenbould – Simon Boccanegra
    • Best Female Performer in an OperaBest Male Performer in an Opera
  • Anke Höppner – Madama Butterfly
  • * Clare Gormley – The Eighth Wonder
  • * Regina Schörg – La traviata
  • * Yvonne Kenny – Capriccio
  • Grant Smith – The Eighth Wonder
  • * Jonathan Summers – Simon Boccanegra
  • * Jonathan Summers – Wozzeck
  • * Timothy DuFore – Così fan tutte