TY - BOOK AU - Bemrose,Anna TI - Robert Helpmann: a servant of art / SN - 9780702236785 (hbk.) U1 - 792.8092 20 PY - 2008/// CY - St Lucia, Qld. PB - University of Queensland Press KW - Helpmann, Robert KW - Dancers KW - Australia KW - Biography KW - Actors KW - Choreographers KW - Theatrical producers and directors N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -