THE COUNTDOWN is on to the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards at the Arts Centre Melbourne on July 14 and 15 with Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announcing a very special addition and world first.
2019 Helpmann Awards hosts Susie Youssef, Robyn Archer and Mitchell Butel. Photo by Jim Lee
Along with previously announced live entertainment for the 2019 Helpmann Awards, a special performance will be beamed direct from The Princess Theatre for the delight of audiences, on Monday July 15.
In a world first, the cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will perform an exclusive montage live from the play’s Australian home, Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.
Martin Foley MP, Minister for Creative Industries said: “The Helpmann Awards will celebrate a remarkable year for live performance in Melbourne and Australia.”
“This world-first performance and live cross by the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ensemble further highlights the creative capacity of our state and why Victoria is the cultural and creative capital of Australia.” he continued.
LPA is also thrilled to be continuing its relationship with the ABC who, for the third year running, will be broadcasting the event.
Fans of theatre and live entertainment around Australia can watch the 2019 Helpmann Awards LIVE on ABC Comedy Channel at 8pm on Monday July 15 with a repeat broadcast on
ABC on Sunday 21st at 10pm. Catch up anytime on iView.
The 19th Annual Helpmann Awards will be presented in Melbourne for the very first time on July 14 and 15 at the Victorian home of the performing arts, Arts Centre Melbourne.
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July 2, 2019
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