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Starstruck

16 Apr – 9 May 2026

Gene Kelly’s pioneering choreography has influenced generations of dance-makers. We honour his creative legacy with Starstruck, returning to the stage in 2026 enhanced and extended.

Multiple venues

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A woman in a modern black dress stands confidently at the front, arms open. Behind her, a woman in an elaborate Elizabethan gown looks forward, with blurred figures in black costumes moving around them on a dark stage.

Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots

28 May – 7 Jun 2026

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.

Multiple venues

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Six dancers perform energetically against a glowing, orange-yellow background, creating motion blur. The centre performer stands on pointe, arms raised, with others in dynamic poses behind.

Emergence

10 Sep – 3 Oct 2026

Enter a mesmerising underworld where human-kind dissolves into something altogether more elemental.

Multiple venues

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Two ballet dancers perform gracefully in elegant costumes, with soft motion blur around them suggesting fluid movement and the presence of additional dancers, all set against a vibrant, colorful background.

Cinders!

11 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027

Scottish Ballet's playful retelling of the Cinderella story returns to surprise and delight audiences across Scotland.

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Love to dance? Audition for Scottish Ballet Associates

The Associate Programme provides classically based training for young people who are working towards a career as a professional dancer.

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Watch our dance films

Grab a cuppa and enjoy some of our award-winning dance films from features, to shorts and behind the scenes.

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A set of promotional items for Scottish Ballet’s Starstruck includes a poster featuring two dancers, several show tickets, three DVDs, and an information booklet, all arranged on a blue background.

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Prepare to be Starstruck

Gifts inspired by Gene Kelly’s love letter to ballet available now in our online shop.

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Casting Magic

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Reimagining a Classic

Reimagining a Classic

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Celebrating Homegrown Talent

Celebrating Homegrown Talent

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