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Benjamin Thomas

Artist

Benjamin is a white man with dark hair and blue eyes looking at the camera

Joined Scottish Ballet: 2022

Training: Royal Ballet School 

To be old and wise, you first need to young and stupid. 

What career moment are you most proud of?
Dancing Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet. 

What is your favourite ballet to watch?
Onegin because of the music and drama. 

What advice would you give to your younger self.
To be old and wise, you first need to young and stupid. 

What makes me smile?
New dance wear, stretching and hot yoga. 

What’s your favourited book?
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley for the importance of the book, The Foundation Trilogy by Isaac Asimov for the scale, The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson for the story, and Catch-22 by Joseph Heller for the humour. 

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility so I cannot be seen when needed. 

What’s the best thing about going on tour with the company?
Visiting cities around the world and the hotel breakfast buffets. 

What do you like to do on your days off?
Read and drink as much coffee as humanly possible. 

Repertoire Highlights: The Nutcracker, Coppélia, The Scandal at Mayerling, A Streetcar Named Desire