Angela, I read in a recent interview re Contact that she and Adam Cooper would not consider returning to the RB at this stage as she finds freelancing more exciting and challenging. I think she said she wouldn't rule it out however - I'll have to look around for that article. I wish so much she would return, especially in time for the Ashton centennary. But given Jamie Tapper's recent promotion to principal, I wonder if there's any room left for her - I think the RB's a little top heavy on the female side at the moment.

Thanx Sylvia.

<B>Stretton's return</B>
By Sharon Verghis
November 26 2002
Sydney Morning Herald

There will be a swan carved from dry ice, a string quartet and perhaps even a bit of added drama if rumours are true that Ross Stretton, the former artistic director of the Australian Ballet and more recently, the Royal Ballet, will attend the Sydney premiere of Graeme Murphy's Swan Lake at the Opera House on Friday.

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