Announcing our brand new production, Mary, Queen of Scots, which will have its world premiere at Edinburgh International Festival in August 2025, followed by a Scottish Tour. 👑 “The story of Mary, Queen of Scots is iconic, and part of our heritage in Scotland. It’s been told many times before, but rarely in dance. It’s a familiar story to us all, but it will be told in a very new way, which is so Scottish Ballet.” - Christopher Hampson, CEO & Artistic Director The production will be told throug

🎥 Behind the Scenes: Mary, Queen of Scots. Ever wondered what it takes to create a ballet? Meet some of the team behind Mary, Queen of Scots. 👑 Today, we step behind the curtain with Principal Roseanna Leney as she shares her journey to becoming the iconic Scottish Queen. ✨ Watch the full film featuring Choreographer Sophie Laplane, Director James Bonas and dancers Charlotta Öfverholm, Roseanna Leney and Harvey Littlefield, here: https://scottishballet.co.uk/mary-queen-of-scots-behind-the-scen

Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned as an infant, manipulated by foreign powers, destroyed by disastrous marriages, imprisoned by her cousin Elizabeth, and executed after nineteen years as a political threat. #Ancienthistory #Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/mary-queen-scots-0013454 | Ancient Origins