The Australian Ballet

From the archives: Romeo and Juliet

D52111 01 Marilyn Rowe Kelvin Coe Romeo Juliet Photo David Parker 1975

The year is 1974. For the first time, John Cranko’s production of Romeo and Juliet is introduced to the company, and its young dancers go on a journey of learning and discovery that profoundly influences their artistry.


We revisit those heady times through some of the precious images in our archive, which we are digitising with the help of our Living Heritage Partner, CHANEL.

D52111 09 Marilyn Rowe Colin Peasley Rome Juliet Photo David Parker 1975

Marilyn Rowe and Colin Peasley
Photo David Parker 1975

A52111 06 Marilyn Rowe Kelvin Coe Romeo Juliet Photo David Parker 1975

Marilyn Rowe and Kelvin Coe
Photo David Parker 1975

D52111 03 Marilyn Rowe Romeo Juliet Photo David Parker 1975

Marilyn Rowe
Photo David Parker 1975

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Kelvin Coe and Marilyn Rowe
Photo David Parker

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Wendy Walker, Robert Olup, Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo David Parker

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Francis Croese, Alan Richard Alder, Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo David Parker

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Ross Stretton, Marilyn Jones and Artists of The Australian Ballet
Photo David Parker

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Colin Peasley
Photo David Parker

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The first fittings of Jürgen Rose’s richly coloured designs in our costume atelier

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