1979 – John Field becomes director of London Festival Ballet

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L-R: John Field, Clement Crisp and Leslie Edwards in conversation at The Royal Opera House, London in 1975. © G.B.L. Wilson/Royal Academy of Dance/ArenaPAL

Following the departure of Beryl Grey, John Field was appointed the new artistic director of London Festival Ballet.

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