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Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots

18 Oct 2025

Two women. Two crowns. One story. As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories – real and imagined – of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots.

Multiple venues

Zorlu Performing Arts Center, Istanbul: Coppélia

Zorlu Performing Arts Center, Istanbul: Coppélia

7 – 8 Nov 2025

Touring to Istanbul, Coppélia is a jaw-dropping, contemporary rework of the much-loved original tale that took the 2022 Edinburgh International Festival by storm, wowing critics and audiences alike.

Istanbul

Two ballet dancers perform under blue lighting on a stage, surrounded by scattered white particles, with a large screen in the background.

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

27 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2026

From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror.

Multiple venues

Illustration of a prince and sugar plum fairy in mid-air surrounded by stars on a colourful background.

Wee Nutcracker

Wee Nutcracker

12 – 24 Dec 2025

Scottish Ballet’s Wee Nutcracker comes to Tramway! Our wonderful dancers star in a child-friendly version of the beloved festive ballet created especially for little ones and their families.

Glasgow

Two ballet dancers, one in a black outfit and one in a sparkling gold dress, pose gracefully on tiptoe with arms raised against a vibrant blue and yellow background, with motion blur suggesting dynamic movement.

Starstruck

Starstruck

16 Apr – 9 May 2026

Gene Kelly’s pioneering choreography has influenced generations of dance-makers. We honour his creative legacy with Starstruck, returning to the stage in 2026 enhanced and extended.

Multiple venues

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Artist Hannah Cubitt as Snowflake during Scottish Ballet's The Snow Queen. She is a blue glittering dress and tiara

Meet the dancers

Get to know our dancers, from Artists to Principals. Find out what makes them smile, their favourite repertoire and dream roles.

Meet the Dancers

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Watch our dance films

Grab a cuppa and enjoy some of our award-winning dance films from features, to shorts and behind the scenes.

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Mary Must Haves

Gifts fit for a Queen! Check out our Mary, Queen of Scots merch in our online shop.

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