Once again it was Counting and Cracking's night as the epic new play from Belvoir and Co-Curious took home three more awards.

The first 20 winners at the 19th Annual Helpmann Awards were announced tonight, with Counting and Cracking taking home four awards.

David Berthold announces his fifth and final program – and he promises it's his biggest, most adventurous yet.

As part of a major art project presented by the University of Melbourne, five young artists currently have their work on show in Florence.

Jiří Kylián allows the company to perform his 1983 work inspired by a corroboree.

The Bolshoi dancers sparkle and gleam in Balanchine’s deliriously beautiful three-act abstract ballet.

A cerebral work that intrigues rather than engrosses.

The ballet is now an old warhorse, but Igor Tsvirko was dazzling as Spartacus on opening night.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo debuts in Australia with its dark take on Swan Lake.

This triple bill to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary includes past Bangarra works and Stamping Ground by Jiří Kylián.

International theatrical phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Belvoir's Counting and Cracking lead the way with eight nominations each.

The Australian World Orchestra’s CEO and co-founder Gabrielle Thompson was also honoured this year.