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The Scandal at Mayerling review

“Febrile”
ReviewsApr 14, 2022by Thom DibdinTheatre Royal Glasgow
Evan Loudon and Sophie Martin in Kenneth MacMillan's The Scandal at Mayerling at Theatre Royal Glasgow. Photo: Andy Ross
Evan Loudon and Sophie Martin in Kenneth MacMillan's The Scandal at Mayerling at Theatre Royal Glasgow. Photo: Andy Ross
Scottish Ballet’s new production of Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling refocuses the ballet down to two acts from three, in an adaptation by Christopher Hampson and Gary Harris with the help of MacMillan’s widow Deborah MacMillan

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Thom has been a freelance critic, feature writer and reporter for The Stage since 1994 and is a former Scotland correspondent for the publication.

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