David Atkins

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David Atkins, OAM[1] (born 12 December 1955)[2] is an Australian dancer, choreographer, music-theatre director and producer.

Career

Stage and television

Atkins began his performance career aged 12 with a role in the musical Mame. As an adult performer, as well as performing in shows such as A Chorus Line and The Pirates of Penzance, he created and performed in his own works Dancin' Man and Dynamite.[3]

World events

Atkins has directed and produced major live events in various countries. These include Opening, Victory and Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[4][5]

Honours and awards

Atkins was recognised in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to the Australian entertainment industry.[1] In 2010, the Australian Event Awards presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award[6] for his enduring contributions to the Australian events industry.

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. David Atkins won nine awards in that time.[7] Template:Awards table (wins only) |- | 1991 | David Atkins | Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- |rowspan="2"| 1992 | David Atkins | Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | David Atkins | Musical Theatre Performer of the Year | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- |rowspan="2"| 1994 | David Atkins | Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | David Atkins | Australian Showbusiness Ambassador | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- |rowspan="2"| 1995 | David Atkins | Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | David Atkins | Australian Showbusiness Ambassador | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | 1997 | David Atkins | Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |- | 1998 | David Atkins | Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won |-

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References

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  1. ↑ a b David Atkins official website – about us
  2. ↑ Melbourne Observer Template:Webarchive
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  5. ↑ David Atkins and Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies:Backstagejob Template:Webarchive
  6. ↑ Australian Event Awards Template:Webarchive – 2010 Official Website
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External links

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