A unique opportunity to see two iconic and emotionally charged texts brought to life through breathtaking performances from Scottish Ballet’s extraordinarily athletic and expressive dancers. Read more …
WORLD PREMIERE
The Crucible (2014)
Based on Arthur Miller’s 1953 Tony award-winning play, Pickett’s second creation for Scottish Ballet layers rich, evocative characterisations in a story of opposites robed in sexual sin, translating this incredible dramatisation of the Salem witch trials with her inimitable style of dance language. This chilling tale of innocent people destroyed by a malicious rumour will captivate you with its spellbinding sensuality and capacity to provoke and question.
UK PREMIERE
Ten Poems (2009)
Set to an emotive recording of ten Dylan Thomas poems read by Welsh actor Richard Burton, Ten Poems builds on the melodic rhythm of the famous prose, loved as much for their musicality as for their themes of lost innocence, nostalgia for childhood, and death. Christopher Bruce, one of Britain’s most prolific and important choreographers, brings each one to life with exquisite vignettes of story and character.
Verdict: Cerebral double-bill that spring high under Dylan Thomas poetry and digs deep into Miller’s dark tale.
A lovingly crafted celebration of Richard Burton reading Dylan Thomas is paired with a brave edit of Miller’s monumental drama.
Scottish Ballet’s latest production is a double bill of two literary works that are alike and yet differ strikingly, creating a production that is surprising and emotional.
Interview: choreographer Helen Pickett and dancer Nicholas Shoesmith on Scottish Ballet's The Crucible
Scottish Ballet set for Dylan Thomas production
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Thursday September 25, 2014, until Saturday September 27, 2014. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from Tuesday September 30, 2014, until Wednesday October 1, 2014. More info: www.eden-court.co.uk
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Friday October 3, 2014, until Saturday October 4, 2014. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen from Tuesday October 7, 2014, until Wednesday October 8, 2014. More info: www.hmtaberdeen.com
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