Marathon Task: It Takes Five To Keep A Billy On The Boil

PLAYING the lead role of ballet wunderkind Billy in the West End hit Billy Elliot the Musical is as difficult as "running a marathon and performing Hamlet at the same time".

The Sleeping Beauty

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY By the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet. At Hamer Hall. Season ended.

Manon

Manon The Australian Ballet Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House Until December 17 Tickets $30-$145 Bookings (02) 9250 7777 Critic's rating 8/10

Heartfelt Plea For Lost Treasure To Be Found

ROSALIE Tindall is heartbroken after her treasured 25-year-old collection of ballet memorabilia was inadvertently put out for the council household garbage collection.