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Starstruck

7 – 9 May 2026
Mary, Queen of Scots

28 May – 7 Jun 2026
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10 Sep – 3 Oct 2026
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11 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027
A group of performers on stage, mostly kneeling with arms raised in a V shape, are illuminated by dramatic stage lights against a smoky, industrial-style backdrop.

Starstruck Shines on Stage

The show is on the road! New Production Images Released for Starstruck ahead of Scottish tour.

Five ballet dancers pose gracefully on stage, each lifting one arm overhead. They wear leotards, tights, and ballet shoes. The colourful, abstract background features a large ladder and painted sky elements.

L to R Soloist Kayla-Maree Tarantolo, First Artist Rishan Benjamin and First Artist Alice Kawalek. Photo by Andy Ross

Scottish Ballet is delighted to unveil a brand‑new collection of production images for Starstruck, our dazzling celebration of Gene Kelly’s creative legacy. The images provide a first look at the expanded visual world crafted by Christopher Hampson CBE and the creative team, including Lez Brotherston OBE’s elegant designs and the playful, cinematic spirit inspired by Gene Kelly himself. Expect bold colour, crisp lines, and a touch of mischief all brought to life by the extraordinary dancers of Scottish Ballet.

I said to the dancers tonight…you did him proud
Gene Kelly’s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly

A male dancer performs a high split leap on stage as other dancers watch. Some stand in ballet attire, while others wear casual clothes. The background shows stage props, chairs, and soft dramatic lighting.

Guest Principal Joseph Taylor as The Choreographer. Photo by Andy Ross

Returning to the stage in 2026 in an enhanced, extended two‑act form, this “director’s cut” invites audiences deeper than ever into a world where mythology, romance, and Hollywood glamour collide. The newly released images capture Starstruck’s universe — from the dynamic energy of the rehearsal studio to the shimmering dreamscapes of the surreal Hollywood fantasy. You’ll see the Star Ballerina and Choreographer at the heart of the story, their on‑ and off‑stage worlds intertwining as Gershwin and Ravel’s jazz‑infused score propels them toward love, ambition, and artistic transformation.

A group of ballet dancers perform on stage, with one dancer in the centre posing en pointe and holding a colourful scarf, while others in animal-inspired costumes surround her. The background features a large, artistic wall projection.

Whether you’re revisiting a production you loved in 2021 or discovering Starstruck for the first time, immerse yourself in the glamour, wit, and star-quality awaiting audiences on tour in 2026.

Explore the full gallery and let yourself be transported.

A line of dancers in black costumes perform high kicks on stage, with a large black-and-white cityscape backdrop and dramatic blue lighting, creating a theatrical atmosphere.
A ballerina in a black leotard poses gracefully en pointe in front of a large mirror, her reflection visible. The stage is filled with dramatic smoke and warm lighting, creating a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.
A ballet dancer in a black leotard and pink tights performs an arabesque on stage, with one leg raised behind her and one arm extended. A large mirror and stage lights are visible in the dim, smoky background.
Two ballet dancers perform onstage; the woman balances en pointe with her leg extended as the man supports her. A spotlight shines down, and a ballet barre with a mirror stands in the background.
Two ballet dancers perform an elegant pose at centre stage, while a third performer stands elevated behind them holding a prop. The background glows with blue, star-like lights, and white draped fabric decorates the stage.
A male and female ballet dancer perform on stage; the man supports the woman as she extends one leg high. They are lit dramatically, with colourful cityscape projections in the background.
A group of dancers wearing horned helmets and colourful costumes perform on stage, smiling as they move in unison against a vibrant, softly blurred backdrop.
A person in a black dress, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and long gloves poses dramatically under stage lighting, with arms raised and fingers splayed.
A ballet dancer performs an arabesque on stage, with one arm raised and one leg extended behind. The stage has an industrial look with metal beams, lights, and an open doorway in the background.
A group of performers on stage, mostly kneeling with arms raised in a V shape, are illuminated by dramatic stage lights against a smoky, industrial-style backdrop.
A man in a blue shirt and trousers stands indoors, holding a bag in one hand. He is looking to the side, with dramatic lighting and industrial elements in the background.
A male dancer performs a high split leap on stage as other dancers watch. Some stand in ballet attire, while others wear casual clothes. The background shows stage props, chairs, and soft dramatic lighting.

Guest Principal Joseph Taylor as The Choreographer. Photo by Andy Ross
Five ballet dancers pose gracefully on stage, each lifting one arm overhead. They wear leotards, tights, and ballet shoes. The colourful, abstract background features a large ladder and painted sky elements.

L to R Soloist Kayla-Maree Tarantolo, First Artist Rishan Benjamin and First Artist Alice Kawalek. Photo by Andy Ross
Two ballet dancers perform on stage in colourful costumes; one holds a yellow umbrella. Behind them is a backdrop of a blue sky with clouds and racks of white clothing. Stage lights shine from the right.
A female ballet dancer in a black leotard and colourful sash poses gracefully, smiling, whilst a man in a vest with costume wings stands blurred in the background on a stage set.
A spotlight shines on a dancer lifting a partner on a dimly lit stage, surrounded by theatrical smoke and minimal set pieces, creating a dramatic and intimate atmosphere.
A male ballet dancer in dark blue trousers and a white top supports a female dancer on his back. She's in a white top and black shorts, with her legs extended in a high arabesque.
A male and female dancer perform on stage; he balances with one leg extended upward while leaning over her as she lies on the floor, both under dramatic lighting with a smoky, dark background.
A woman in a black dress sits on a chair and points forward on stage, whilst two men stand behind her, one wearing a striped shirt and the other in a black shirt with green tights. The setting appears dramatic and theatrical.
A ballerina in a black leotard performs an elegant arabesque on stage, with a starry blue backdrop and a silhouetted figure standing on a metal platform behind her.
A woman in a black dress sits on a white platform, gazing upwards with a gentle smile, against a blue, starry background and stage lighting.
A group of dancers performs on stage with arms raised, in front of a large backdrop showing a black-and-white cityscape. Blue and white stage lights illuminate the scene.
A male ballet dancer in a navy blue outfit with GUARD printed on it performs a pose on stage near a metal ladder, with a backdrop of clouds and stage lights behind him.
A ballet dancer in a blue and orange costume performs a grand jeté, leaping gracefully beside a metal ladder on stage, with a painted blue sky and clouds backcloth.
A group of ballet dancers perform on stage, with one dancer in the centre posing en pointe and holding a colourful scarf, while others in animal-inspired costumes surround her. The background features a large, artistic wall projection.
A woman in a black dress sits on a chair and points forward on stage, whilst two men stand behind her, one wearing a striped shirt and the other in a black shirt with green tights. The setting appears dramatic and theatrical.
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