Robert Helpmann : a servant of art /
Anna Bemrose.
- St Lucia, Qld. : University of Queensland Press, c2008.
- xi, 403 p. :| ill., ports. ; 24 cm
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. [386]-394.
Prologue -- 1. The boy from Mount Gambier-- 2. 'what dreams may come...' -- 3. A patriot returns -- 4. The Display -- 5. The Australian Ballet -- 6. The Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1970 -- 7. Extravagant productions: The Merry Widow and Alcina -- 8. Swan songs -- Epilogue -- APPENDICES : A. Helpmann's performances in J.C. Williamsons musicals (1926-32) -- B. Chronology of Helpmann's career in the United Kingdom (1933-64) -- C. Chronology of Helpmann's career in Australia and overseas (1964-86) -- D. Itinerary of the Australian Ballet's first overseas tour, 1965 -- E. Programme of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, 1970.
"Helpmann's many roles included those of dancer (ballet and musicals); mime artist; make-up artist; choreographer; actor (stage and screen); director of ballets, plays and operas; co-Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet; and Director of the 1970 Adelaide Festival of Arts."--Provided by publisher.
9780702236785 (hbk.) 0702236780
Helpmann, Robert Sir 1909-1986
Dancers--Australia--Biography. Actors--Australia--Biography. Choreographers--Australia--Biography. Theatrical producers and directors--Australia--Biography.