Metropolitan Ballet, London - 1947-48
 
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Steamer bill, Sweden, 1949
"The busy touring schedule ended for me with a tour of Sweden and Norway," recalls David. "In Sweden we had the dubious pleasure of having the impressario run off with the money. The owners of the company came to our rescue, but we had a week of catch as catch can. One must experience these things.

"Eating in Sweden, after the rationing of England, was an experience in itself. Sweden had it all. We did receive some ration coupon when we arrived, but the portions allowed were far ahead of what Britain offered. We made ourselves quite ill."