Mary, Queen of Scots
Author(s):
Sophie Laplane & James Bonas
Company:
Scottish Ballet
Running time:
1h 50min approx
Two women. Two crowns. One story. As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories—real and imagined—of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots.
This new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator, James Bonas (The Crucible), draws on the complex relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England.
Soutra Gilmour’s contemporary set is complemented by costumes that capture the grandeur of the era, with nods to haute couture and punk. New music, by the team behind 2022's Coppélia, is performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. Guest Artist Charlotta Öfverholm is the older Elizabeth.
