SIZE OF COMPANY
Full company: 36 dancers (52 – 65 in total on the road, plus orchestra depending on programme).
Middle-scale: 35-40 on the road
Small-scale: 20 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small to large

PERMANENT STAFF
Chief Executive/Executive Producer
Cindy Sughrue
Artistic Director
Ashley Page
Deputy Artistic Director
Paul Tyers
General Manager
Fred Emden

ARTISTIC POLICY
Scottish Ballet produces and tours a wide range of high-quality dance with strong classical technique at the root of all of its work. The company presents a broad repertoire, from new versions of the classics through to seminal works from 20th century modern ballet repertoire, extending into signature pieces by living choreographers, and new commissions.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
A company of remarkable versatility and international stature.
The Times
Only world class dancers could be so technically assured in such a variety of styles.
The Observer
Utterly joyful, uplifting and entertaining.
The Scotsman

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Romeo & Juliet
New production set in 20th century Italy – by Krzysztof Pastor, with designs by Tatyana van Walsum and lighting by Bert Dalhuysen. Music by Prokofiev.
120 minutes (includes of one 20-minute interval), cast: 36, crew:11
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, music staff, admin): 54 (plus orchestra of 59)
Pennies from Heaven
New one-act ballet by Ashley Page, inspired by the songs from the 1930s. Set and costumes by Antony McDonald and lighting by Peter Mumford. Recorded music.
50 minutes, cast: 18, crew:10
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, admin): 33
(Note: this piece can stand alone as part of a curated mixed programme or be partnered with other one-act pieces in current rep)
The Sleeping Beauty
A new production of the timeless fairytale from the award-winning partnership of choreographer Ashley Page and designer Antony McDonald, with music by Tchaikovsky.
160 minutes (inclusive of two 20-minute intervals), cast: 36, crew: 20
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, music staff, admin): 65 (plus orchestra of 56)
Ride the Beast
New commission by New York choreographer Stephen Petronio to recorded music by Radiohead, with costumes by Ben Cho and lighting design by Ken Tabachnick.
30 minutes, cast: 13, crew: 5
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, admin): 22
(Note: this piece can stand alone as part of a curated mixed programme or be partnered with other one-act pieces in current rep)
Various short works to complete mixed bills – details available on request.

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Carmen
New one-act ballet available from spring 2009 – by Richard Alston, with costumes by Antony McDonald, and set & lighting by Peter Mumford. Music: Carmen Suite (orchestration of Bizet by Rodion Shchedrin for strings & percussion).
50 minutes, cast: 36, crew:13
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, music staff, admin): 56 (plus orchestra of 39)
(Note: this piece can stand alone as part of a curated mixed programme or be partnered with other one-act pieces in current rep)
Nutcracker
Revival of Scottish Ballet’s popular 2003 production by choreographer Ashley Page and designer Antony McDonald, with music by Tchaikovsky.
140 minutes (includes one 20-minute interval), cast: 36, crew: 20
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, music staff, admin): 65 (plus orchestra of 56)
Petrushka
New one-act ballet available from autumn 2009 – by Ian Spink, with set & costumes by Yannis Thavoris, and lighting by Peter Mumford.
30 minutes cast: 36, crew: 10
Total on road (including artistic/ballet staff, music staff, admin): 52 (plus orchestra of 47)
(Note: this piece can stand alone as part of a curated mixed programme or be partnered with other one-act pieces in current rep)

WRAP-AROUND
We provide comprehensive education and interpretation programmes with all our productions. The range of activity we offer includes:
•Pre-show/post show talks (e.g. introduction to ballet, programme notes with the Artistic Director, music insight, costume & design)
•Lecture demonstrations and theatre insight events (ranging from watching company class to deconstructing a ballet)
•Participatory workshops
•Residencies
•Masterclasses
•Resource packs and on-line education resources
Activities can be tailored for all ages and levels of experience – from novices to professionals. Some activities take place in the theatre, but others can be offered in a range of local venues.
We also offer touch tours and audio description for people with visual impairments for all of our full-length narrative ballets.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2005 Toronto, Canada: Small-scale work by Ashley Page
2009 China: Carmen/Pennies from Heaven

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Please contact the company for up-to-date availability. Currently planning for 2009 onwards; however, we can respond to middle-scale/small-scale opportunities on a regular basis.