Rudolf Nureyev and Lucette Aldous in Don Quixote |Marquee TV

A clip from the Australian Ballet’s 1973 production of Don Quixote featuring Rudolf Nureyev and Lucette Aldous. Starring Rudolf Nureyev and Sir Robert Helpmann, the film DON QUIXOTE had its World Premiere at the Sydney Opera House on July 19th 1973 attended by the Governor General and military brass bands. It then went on to have a Royal Gala Performance in London on Australia day 1974 attended by HRH Princess Margaret and the stars of the film and ballet world. Dame Alicia Markova, Dame Ninette de Valois, Beryl Grey, Merle Park, Roland Petit, Zizi Jeanmarie, socialite Rebel Penfold Russell and, of course, Sheila Scotter. Watch now: - - - Start your free trial here: Enjoy the world’s best dance, opera, theatre, music and ideas on demand. Stream acclaimed performances from the Royal Opera House, Bolshoi Ballet, Teatro Real, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Opera Zurich, London Philharmonic Orchestra and more. Anytime. Anywhere.