Mary, Queen of Scots – Festival Theatre
Scottish Ballet presented their contribution to the Edinburgh International Festival this year with the brooding portrayal of the historical Mary, Queen of Scots. Co-created by choreographer Sophie Laplane and director James Bonas, this is a bold show with outstanding production design and provocative content, contrasting a dark grungy tragedy with moments of ludicrous humour and cyber-punk neons.
Bringing modernity to tradition, Scottish Ballet embraces evolution, focusing not only on choreographic motifs but also a heavy-handed stylism that focuses on the way in which the design and story are represented. With Soutra Gilmour’s set and costume design, this is a completely elevated ballet featuring moving walls, a clown dressed in bright lime, and a giant farthingdale-like c...