Robert Helpmann Faces Theatrical (1 results)
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Dancer, actor in theatre, film and television, choreographer for stage and film, revue artist, director of ballet, opera, drama, pantomime, musicals, comedy: Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) exuberantly realised a career that encompassed a phenomenal range. In ballet and dance he grew beyond his early year…s as Ninette de Valois' protege within the Vic-Wells Ballet in the 1930s, to become premier danseur with the company in the 1940s, guest artist with The Royal Ballet in the 1950s and 1960s, and finally director of Australian Ballet.There is a dedication in black ink on the book's title page, signed by the two editors, Anna and Richard. Contains a DVD with audio material and filmed footage of archival value regarding the attempts to reconstruct Helpmann's choreographies. Copyright © Dance Books.
