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Jonathan Kelly


The company’s performance of La Fille Mal Gardée at the Myer Music Bowl is a smash.

6 March 1984

Maina Gielgud is appointed The Australian Ballet’s artistic director.

December 1982

Marilyn Jones retires from the stage.

19 September 1978




Celebrating 50 Years Of The Australian Ballet The Australian Ballet Telstra


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