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The Snow Queen

31 Jan 2026
Mary, Queen of Scots

5 Mar – 7 Jun 2026
Starstruck

16 Apr – 9 May 2026
Emergence

10 Sep – 3 Oct 2026

Mary Queen of Scots: Meet the Characters

A central performer in a black outfit and white ruff collar stands confidently as dancers in purple costumes reach towards her from both sides on a dark stage.

Mary, Queen of Scots

Pictured with the Scottish Court

A woman with curly red hair wearing a pale costume poses dramatically on stage against a dark background, with her arms bent and head tilted back, expressing emotion through her posture.

Older Elizabeth I of England and Ireland

A performer on stilts stands center stage in elaborate cream-colored costume, arms outstretched, while four others kneel behind in matching outfits with ornate headpieces, set against a dark background.

Younger Elizabeth I

Pictured here with the English Court

A theatrical performance with a person in a silver futuristic costume singing center stage, surrounded by dancers in black and silver outfits. One dancer is dramatically posed on the floor in front.

Catherine de'Medici Queen of France

Mother of the Dauphin. Pictured here with the French Court and the Four Marys.

Two ballet dancers perform on stage; one wears a silver costume with pink tights and pointe shoes, standing gracefully, while the other, in a black dress, kneels and reaches forward under dramatic lighting.

Francis Dauphin of France

Aged 14 at the time of his marriage to the then 15-year-old Mary.

A man with short hair and arm tattoos is wearing a dark sleeveless vest and standing with his arms extended, looking to his left against a plain dark background.

Rizzio

An Italian courtier and the private secretary of Mary who inserts himself between her and the Scottish Court.

A group of dancers in black costumes perform a dramatic, synchronized routine on stage with blue lighting and fog. The lead dancer is in the foreground, crouched with one arm extended and an intense expression.

Walsingham

A key player in the English Court. Spymaster General and principal secretary to Elizabeth I. Instrumental in building the case for Mary’s execution.

Two ballet dancers perform on stage; the male dancer in light clothing supports the female dancer in a black dress and tights, both striking an elegant, dramatic pose against a plain, dark background.

Darnley

A member of the English Court, sent by Elizabeth to the Scottish Court to form a strategic alliance with Mary.

Four women in matching dark costumes with white ruffled collars and hats stand closely together on stage, two with serious expressions and two appearing concerned, in dramatic lighting.

The Four Marys

Mary Stewart’s four ladies-in-waiting (all named Mary) who serve as close companions and allies throughout her life, including her time imprisoned in England.