Haud Close Tae Me
2017
A reflection on the connection between our younger and older selves.
A short dance film directed by Scottish Ballet’s filmmaker Eve McConnachie and choreographed by CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, featuring a specially commissioned poem by Scotland’s former Makar Jackie Kay. The poem is narrated by Kay herself with music by Alex Menzies.
Created as part of Scottish Ballet’s 2017 Digital Season, Under The Skin.
Scottish Ballet premiere: 2017
Direction: Eve McConnachie
Choreography: Christopher Hampson
Poem: Jackie Kay
Music: Alex Menzies
Director of Photography: Michael Sherrington