Publication Details

  • Publication: Sunday People
  • Date: 11 July 1976
  • Author: Alan Olley
  • Headline: It’s Lena Zavaroni – finding a friend
  • Focus: Lena’s return to formal education after years of touring
  • Key Themes: Loneliness, friendship, ballet training, reconnecting with normality

Article Summary

  • At age 12, Lena was already famous but felt the isolation of constant touring.
  • She returned to a London stage school hoping to make real friends and study for O-levels.
  • The article highlighted her longing for normal school life, ballet lessons, and connection.
  • This marked a personal turning point as she sought balance between her public life and personal growth.