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Mary, Queen of Scots

Behind the Scenes

Delve into your exclusive look behind the scenes of our bold new ballet Mary, Queen of Scots. From studio to stage, Scottish Ballet’s resident filmmaker Eve McConnachie followed the creation of the brand new production.

Hear from choreographer Sophie Laplane, co-creator James Bonas, and dancers, as they discuss the making of Mary, Queen of Scots in this behind the scenes film.

Mary, Queen of Scots toured Scotland autumn 2025.

Filmmaker: Eve McConnachie
Additional footage by Stuart Armitt

Gallery

A man in a black tank top talks to two women, ballet dancers, in a dance studio. The women wear dance attire, and ballet barres and equipment are visible in the background.
A dancer in a blue top and black shorts performs in a studio, leaning backward with arms bent, while four people seated in the background observe her movement.
A group of ballet dancers, dressed in rehearsal attire, stand and sit in a circle in a bright dance studio, listening attentively to someone speaking at the center. The space has high ceilings and modern lighting.
A group of ballet dancers, wearing practice attire and pointe shoes, stands in a close formation while one dancer kneels in front of them. They are in a spacious studio with mirrors and ballet barres in the background.
Two ballet dancers sit on the floor in a studio, leaning back with one arm extended behind them and heads tilted upward. They wear dance attire and appear to be practicing a routine.
Two ballet dancers rehearse in a studio. One stands upright with hands clasped, wearing a long-sleeve leotard and shorts. The other poses dramatically, wearing black attire with one arm raised. Ballet barres and bags are in the background.
Two ballet dancers stand side by side, holding hands with serious expressions. The woman wears a tan leotard and black shorts; the man wears a sheer long-sleeve top with an orange flower design and black trousers.

Principal Roseanna Leney as Mary and First Artist Harvey Littlefield as Elizabeth I
Three people are joyfully holding a pose in a dimly lit studio setting. A man in the background smiles while two women in the foreground strike expressive dance poses. The atmosphere is lively and artistic.
A man in a blue cardigan gestures with both hands while speaking to two women with their backs to the camera in an indoor setting. The women wear black and white tops, and the scene has a softly blurred background.
Two dancers perform on stage; one in a light costume joyfully holds a white balloon and smiles at the audience, while the other, dressed in black, faces away, arms raised, with a minimalist purple background.
A dancer in white kicks with an outstretched leg while a group in black creates overlapping shadows resembling a spider on a bare wall.
Performers in elaborate, theatrical costumes stand and kneel on stage; one person on stilts is center, while others in beige outfits and stylized wigs pose around. The background is dark, emphasizing the dramatic scene.
A group of dancers in purple costumes pose on stage with arms extended gracefully in various directions, creating a dynamic, sculptural formation against a dark background.
A ballerina in a black dress stands center stage with arms outstretched, surrounded by four dancers in black costumes and white collars, extending their arms around her. Another dancer in purple stands to the right.