Scottish Ballet on Tour
Four bold and brilliant performances
A rare chance to see our national dance company at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock and Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline, as Scottish Ballet presents four short captivating performances from some of today’s most exciting choreographers.
Cayetano Soto’s Schachmatt (Checkmate) is inspired by Joan Rivers, Pedro Almodóvar, and Bob Fosse. Dancers captivate with razor-sharp wit on a giant chessboard—expect to be wowed and amused. The grand pas de deux from The Nutcracker is a soaring highlight of the beloved ballet. Sophie Laplane’s Dextera brings her quirky style to Mozart’s music, celebrating the hands of creators and their hard work. Plus, enjoy the world premiere of Echo Echo, a dynamic duet by Scottish Ballet dancer Madeline Squire.
Entertaining, intriguing and stylish, this is the perfect sampler of Scottish Ballet’s award-winning performances.
Running time: The performance lasts approximately 1-hour 45-minutes including one 20-minute interval.
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Tour Dates
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
16 – 17 October 2024
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
6 – 7 November 2024
Ticket prices
Standard £20.50*
Under 30 £17.50*
Concession £15.00*
*Subject to venue transaction and booking fees
‘18 minutes of sheer delight’
Bachtrack on Schachmatt
‘A complete joy’
The Scotsman on Dextera
‘Fabulous, fantastical, exquisite’
The Herald on The Nutcracker
Credits
Choreographer, Schachmatt
Cayetano Soto
Choreographer, Dextera
Sophie Laplane
Choreographer, Grand Pas de Deux
Peter Darrell
Choreographer, Echo Echo
Madeline Squire
Synopsis
Schachmatt
Schachmatt (Checkmate!) by internationally acclaimed choreographer Cayetano Soto, is a quirky, energetic, 20-minute ballet is inspired by the words of Joan Rivers, the films of Pedro Almodovar and the choreography of Bob Fosse, and sees dancers perform with precision and razor-sharp wit across a giant chessboard.
The Grand Pas de Deux from The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is one of the most beloved and famous ballets, featuring an instantly recognisable and sparkling score by Tchaikovsky.
Based on the tale by German author E.T.A. Hoffman, the story follows Clara’s adventures with her nutcracker doll who is magically transformed into an enchanted prince. After defeating an army of rats and mice, Clara and the prince are transported to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s kingdom where they are treated to an assortment of dances inspired by sweets from around the world.
The Grand Pas de Deux is the show-stopping duet where the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince perform to some of Tchaikovsky’s most luscious music. It is one of the highlights of the ballet repertoire.
Dextera
Featuring Sophie Laplane’s trademark quirky style, Dextera is a tour de force of creative ideas, set to the music of Mozart. It is an ode to creators and their hands, paying tribute to an artistic vision that often involves hard physical graft.
Echo Echo
A world premiere of new work by Scottish Ballet’s very own Madeline Squire. Echo Echo is a piece that plays with the traditional pas de deux structure, exploring intricate, complex, and dynamic contemporary movement. A fresh take on tradition, Echo Echo delves into two people deconstructing their connection, then finding each other again.
Madeline is a First Artist at Scottish Ballet, and a creative dance artist, choreographer, and movement director. She has created work independently and for Scottish Ballet, Nowness and Nexus Studios. Madeline’s work is influenced from her own experience of neurological recovery and approach to disability.
