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{{short description|Australian dancer and choreographer}}
{{about|the Australian producer and director|other people named David or Dave Atkins|Dave Atkins (disambiguation)}}
{{about|the Australian producer and director|other people named David or Dave Atkins}} {{distinguish|Sinbad (comedian)}}

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| name = David Atkins
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| caption = David Atkins, who designed the Opening Ceremony of the Doha Arab Games, answers a question from the media
| caption = David Atkins, who designed the Opening Ceremony of the Doha Arab Games, answers a question from the media
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| birth_date = 12 December 1955
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| birth_place = [[Sydney]], Australia
| birth_place = [[Sydney]], Australia
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| occupation = Executive producer and artistic director
| occupation = {{hlist|Executive producer and artistic director|dancer|choreographer}}
| yearsactive =
| yearsactive = 1967–present
| spouse =
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| children = 2, including Tobi Atkins
| website = http://www.dae.com.au/
| website = http://www.dae.com.au/
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'''David Atkins''', [[Order of Australia|OAM]]<ref name="biography-honours">
'''David Atkins''', [[Order of Australia|OAM]]<ref name="biography-honours">
[https://web.archive.org/web/20071021031507/http://www.dae.com.au/aboutus.html David Atkins official website – about us]</ref> (born 12 December 1955)<ref>[http://www.melbourneobserver.com.au/ob_10dec08_p36z.pdf Melbourne Observer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019191951/http://www.melbourneobserver.com.au/ob_10dec08_p36z.pdf |date=19 October 2009 }}</ref> is an Australian dancer, choreographer, music-theatre director and producer.
[https://web.archive.org/web/20071021031507/http://www.dae.com.au/aboutus.html David Atkins official website – about us]</ref> (born 12 December 1955)<ref>[http://www.melbourneobserver.com.au/ob_10dec08_p36z.pdf Melbourne Observer] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019191951/http://www.melbourneobserver.com.au/ob_10dec08_p36z.pdf |date=19 October 2009 }}</ref> is an Australian dancer, choreographer, music-theatre director and producer.

He was recognised in the 2003 Queen’s Birthday Honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the entertainment industry and is Australia’s most awarded producer, choreographer and director, and CEO of David Atkins Enterprises, a major-events production company.


==Career==
==Career==


===Stage and television===
===Stage and television===
Atkins began his performance career aged 12 with a role in the musical ''[[Mame (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''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/lunch-with-david-atkins-20130801-2r33i.html|title=Lunch with David Atkins|last=Dunn|first=Amanda|date=2 August 2013|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2017-12-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
Atkins created and performed in one of the first successful Australian musicals, ''Hot Shoe Shuffle'', in 1993. The production later transferred to London's [[Queen's Theatre]]. Atkins was artistic director on ''[[Hey Hey It's Saturday]]'' and for the Bicentennial Military Tattoo. Atkins and [[Ignatius Jones]] were also co-writers and co-directors of the Musical theatre production ''[[The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular]]''.<ref name="biography-honours" />
<ref name="events" /> Atkins has starred in, produced, directed, choreographed and created more than 20 musicals in Australia, Britain, the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.


===World events===
===World events===
Atkins has directed and produced some of the largest live events of this decade, across continents, languages and international audiences. These include artistic director of the [[2000 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony|Opening]] and Closing Ceremonies for the [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney]],<ref name="events">[https://web.archive.org/web/20071021083041/http://dae.com.au/eventgallery.html Events] — DAE official website</ref> the Ceremonies of the Doha 2006 Asian Games, the [[2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony]], [[2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony]] and Victory Ceremonies in [[Vancouver]], British Columbia, Canada.<ref>{{cite news |title=Australian hired to S produce 2010 Olympic ceremonies | url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2007/09/20/bc-olympics.html | work=CBC News | date=20 September 2007 | accessdate=2008-09-02}}</ref><ref>[http://backstagejobs.com.au/newjobs/2010/02/14/david-atkins-and-vancouver-2010-opening-ceremonies/ David Atkins and Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies:Backstagejob] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221050007/http://backstagejobs.com.au/newjobs/2010/02/14/david-atkins-and-vancouver-2010-opening-ceremonies/ |date=21 February 2010 }}</ref> He also produced the [[Expo 2010]] outdoor Opening Ceremony in Shanghai, which was the largest multimedia display in world history to open the largest World Expo since its 1851 inception and most recently, the 2011 Moscow City Day Anniversary Celebrations, the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 12th Arab Games in Doha, Qatar.
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Australian hired to S produce 2010 Olympic ceremonies | url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/australian-hired-to-produce-2010-olympic-ceremonies-1.685577 | publisher=CBC News | date=20 September 2007 | access-date=2008-09-02}}</ref><ref>[http://backstagejobs.com.au/newjobs/2010/02/14/david-atkins-and-vancouver-2010-opening-ceremonies/ David Atkins and Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies:Backstagejob] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221050007/http://backstagejobs.com.au/newjobs/2010/02/14/david-atkins-and-vancouver-2010-opening-ceremonies/ |date=21 February 2010 }}</ref>


===Honours and awards===
==Honours and awards==
David Atkins was awarded a Gold Olympic Pin by [[Juan Antonio Samaranch]], the President of the International Olympic Committee, for his work on the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] in Sydney.<ref name="biography-honours" /> and was also awarded the [[Order of Australia|OAM]] (Order of Australia Medal) for his work not only on the 2000 Summer Olympic Ceremonies but also for his contribution to the Australian Entertainment Industry.<ref name="biography-honours" />
Atkins was recognised in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia ([[Order of Australia|OAM]]) for his contribution to the Australian entertainment industry.<ref name="biography-honours" />
In 2010, the Australian Event Awards presented David with a Lifetime Achievement Award <ref name="Australian Event Awards">[http://www.eventawards.com.au/archives/2010/finalists/finalists2010.htm Australian Event Awards] — 2010 Official Website</ref> for his enduring contributions to the Australian events industry. In addition, his company received Best Export Award for its work on the Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and the Opening Ceremony of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. The Opening Ceremony of Vancouver 2010 also collectively earned three [[Emmy awards]].
In 2010, the Australian Event Awards presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award<ref name="Australian Event Awards">[http://www.eventawards.com.au/archives/2010/finalists/finalists2010.htm Australian Event Awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218130758/http://www.eventawards.com.au/archives/2010/finalists/finalists2010.htm |date=18 February 2017 }} – 2010 Official Website</ref> for his enduring contributions to the Australian events industry.


===Mo Awards===
He is the brother-in-law of [[Daryl Somers]].
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moawards.com.au/awardwinners|title=MO Award Winners|website=Mo Awards|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>
{{awards table}} (wins only)
|-
| 1991
| David Atkins
| Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre
| {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1992
| David Atkins
| Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| David Atkins
| Musical Theatre Performer of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1994
| David Atkins
| Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| David Atkins
| Australian Showbusiness Ambassador
| {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1995
| David Atkins
| Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre
| {{won}}
|-
| David Atkins
| Australian Showbusiness Ambassador
| {{won}}
|-
| 1997
| David Atkins
| Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre
| {{won}}
|-
| 1998
| David Atkins
| Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre
| {{won}}
|-
{{end}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.daeglobal.com/ David Atkins Enterprises official website]
* [http://www.daeglobal.com/ David Atkins Enterprises official website]
* {{IMDb name|id=0040574}}
* {{YouTube|user=davidatkinsent|title=David Atkins 2011}}{{dead link|date=September 2012}}


{{HelpmannAward ChoreographyMusical 2001-2020}}
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{{MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography}}
{{OlivierAward Choreographer 1991–2000}}
{{OlivierAward Choreographer 1991–2000}}


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Latest revision as of 20:50, 18 July 2024

This article is about the Australian producer and director. For other people named David or Dave Atkins, see David Atkins (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Sinbad (comedian).

David Atkins
David Atkins, who designed the Opening Ceremony of the Doha Arab Games, answers a question from the media
Born12 December 1955 (1955-12-12) (age 68)
Sydney, Australia
Occupations
  • Executive producer and artistic director
  • dancer
  • choreographer
Years active1967–present
Children2, including Tobi Atkins
Websitehttp://www.dae.com.au/

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

Career

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Stage and television

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
1991 David Atkins Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre Won
1992 David Atkins Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year Won
David Atkins Musical Theatre Performer of the Year Won
1994 David Atkins Musical Theatre Male Performer of the Year Won
David Atkins Australian Showbusiness Ambassador Won
1995 David Atkins Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre Won
David Atkins Australian Showbusiness Ambassador Won
1997 David Atkins Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre Won
1998 David Atkins Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre Won

References

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  1. ^ a b David Atkins official website – about us
  2. ^ Melbourne Observer Archived 19 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Dunn, Amanda (2 August 2013). "Lunch with David Atkins". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Australian hired to S produce 2010 Olympic ceremonies". CBC News. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
  5. ^ David Atkins and Vancouver 2010 Opening Ceremonies:Backstagejob Archived 21 February 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Australian Event Awards Archived 18 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine – 2010 Official Website
  7. ^ "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
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