The Scandal at Mayerling review

“Febrile”

ReviewsApr 14, 202217:08 by 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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