Helpmann: The Authorised Biography of Sir Robert Helpmann, CBE by Elizabeth Salter is the official biography of Sir Robert Helpmann, one of Australia's most celebrated performing artists. Drawing on extensive interviews, personal correspondence, and Helpmann's own recollections, Salter traces his journey from his childhood in South Australia to international fame as a dancer with the Sadler's Wells Ballet, an acclaimed choreographer, stage director, and actor in theatre, film, and television. The book explores his artistic achievements, including his work with the Royal Ballet and the Australian Ballet, as well as his collaborations with leading cultural figures of the twentieth century. Richly illustrated and written with the cooperation of its subject, the biography offers an affectionate yet detailed portrait of a complex and versatile performer whose influence extended across ballet, drama, and the broader performing arts world. (goodreads.com)
