9th Helpmann Awards

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::summary 2009 live performance awards in Australia ::

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Field	Value
name	9th Helpmann Awards
date	27 July 2009
location	Sydney Opera House
host	Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro
network	Bio.
main	Helpmann Awards
previous	8th
next	10th
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| name = 9th Helpmann Awards | image = | caption = | date = 27 July 2009 | location = Sydney Opera House | host = Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro | network = Bio. | main = Helpmann Awards | previous = 8th | next = 10th The 2009 Helpmann Awards for live performance in Australia were presented on 27 July 2009 at the Sydney Opera House. The ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro and was broadcast live on Bio. (Foxtel's biography channel).

Nominees and winners

Winners are listed in bold type.

Theatre

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Best Play	Best Direction of a Play	Best Female Actor in a Play	Best Male Actor in a Play	Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play	Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play
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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	Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical	Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
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Opera and Classical Music

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Best Opera	Best Direction of an Opera	Best Female Performer in an Opera	Best Male Performer in an Opera	Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera	Best Male Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera	Best Symphony Orchestra Concert	Best Chamber and Instrumental Ensemble Concert	Best Individual Classical Music Performance
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Dance and Physical Theatre

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

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Best Australian Contemporary Concert	Best Contemporary Music Festival	Best International Contemporary Music Concert
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Other

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Best Presentation for Children	Best Regional Touring Production	Best Comedy Performer
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Industry Awards

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Best New Australian Work	Best Original Score	Best Music Direction	Best Scenic Design	Best Costume Design	Best Lighting Design	Best Sound Design	Best Special Event
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References

References

1. Knox, David: [http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2009/07/2009-helpmann-awards-presenters.html 2009 Helpmann Awards: Presenters], ''TV Tonight'', 21 July 2008.

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