Background
DOWELL, Anthony was born on February 16, 1943 in London. Son of Arthur H. Dowell and late Catherine E. Dowell.
DOWELL, Anthony was born on February 16, 1943 in London. Son of Arthur H. Dowell and late Catherine E. Dowell.
Royal Ballet School.
The Dream 1964, Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet 1965, Shadow Play 1967, Monotones 1969, Triad 1972, Manon 1974; narrator in Oedipus Rex, Metropolitan Opera House, New York 1981; created role of Prospero in Nureyev’s The Tempest, Royal Opera House, London 1982; Assistant to Director Royal Ballet 1984-1985, Director since 1986.Joined American Ballet Theatre 1978. Created the following ballets: The Dream 1964, Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet 1965, Shadow Play 1967, Monotones 1969, Triad 1972, Manon 1974. Narrator in Oedipus Rex, Metropolitan Opera House, New York 1981.
Created role of Prospero in Nureyev’s The Tempest, Royal Opera House, London 1982.
Assistant to Director Royal Ballet 1984-1985, Director since 1986.