
Guests arriving for the world premiere of the film Don Quixote at Sydney Opera House, 1973
Photo David Formby
Don Quixote film premiere July 19, 1973
Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote, filmed with dancers from The Australian Ballet premiered on July 19, 1973, at the Sydney Opera House, several months before the official opening. More than 2000 people attended the gala event, paying $50 for a ticket to film and the opportunity to be some of the first audience members inside the building.