JAMES BONAS

Laplane
Mary, Queen of Scots
Scottish Ballet, 2025
Edinburgh INternational Festival
edinburgh, scotland
DIRECTOR & co-creator: JAMES BONAS
co-Creator & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sophie Laplane
music: Mikael Karlsson & Michael P Atkinson
Set and costume design: Soutra Gilmour
lighting: Bonnie Beecher
projection & video: Anouar Brissel
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jess shurte

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Show Reviews

"One of the most visually captivating and emotionally arresting shows ever to emerge from the Scottish Ballet stable.‘Mary, Queen Of Scots isn’t just a gift that keeps on giving, it’s like a game of pass-the-parcel with a fascinating new layer to unwrap every few minutes. Bravo to every single person, on-stage and off, who contributed to this masterpiece of modern ballet."
the list
"With bold imagery, adventurous storytelling, and incredible performances Mary, Queen of Scots is an exhilarating modern ballet and a true masterpiece."
broadway world
"Wow! I’m already dying to see it again. Complex, riveting, baffling at times but never less than stunning, it’s a great addition to the company’s repertoire..."
bachtrack