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Ross Stretton

The Australian Ballet perform Frederick Ashton’s Monotones and Two Pigeons at a Royal Performance for Princess Margaret.

25 October 1975

Graeme Murphy’s first commissioned piece for the company premieres.

15 May 1978

Artistic Director Ross Stretton announces he will be leaving The Australian Ballet.

March 2000

Ross Stretton replaces Maina Gielgud as artistic director.

January 1997

The Australian premiere of László Seregi’s Spartacus.

26 October 1978

Glimpses, created by Graeme Murphy, premieres in Canberra.

29 October 1976

The Australian Ballet School opens under the direction of former Ballet Rambert dancer Margaret Scott.

2 March 1964