David Atkins
David Atkins (born 12 December 1955) is an Australian dancer, choreographer, music-theatre director and producer.
David Atkins
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- Name
- David Atkins
- Born
- 12 December 1955
- Birthplace
- Sydney, Australia
- Occupation
- * Executive producer and artistic director
- Nationality
- Australia
- Honours
- Laurence Olivier Awards · Medal of the Order of Australia
- Languages
- English
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• Name — David Atkins • Born — 12 December 1955 • Birthplace — Sydney, Australia • Occupation — * Executive producer and artistic director • dancer • choreographer • Years Active — 1967–present • Children — 2
Stage and television
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.
World events
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.
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. In 2010, the Australian Event Awards presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring contributions to the Australian events industry.
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- 1.Melbourne Observer
- 2.Dunn, Amanda. Lunch with David Atkins. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2 August 2013.
- 3.CBC News. Australian hired to S produce 2010 Olympic ceremonies. 20 September 2007.
- 4.David Atkins and Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies:Backstagejob
- 5.David Atkins official website – about us
- 6.Australian Event Awards – 2010 Official Website
- 7.MO Award Winners. Mo Awards.
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