Scottish Ballet

20/10/2026

Exclusive look behind the scenes of These Violent Delights 📸

Scottish Ballet’s new feature-length film screens in UK cinemas TOMORROW and we could not be more excited for you all to see it on the big screen. Get your popcorn ready for this retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet like you’ve never seen before.

Scottish screenings on Wed 21 October:
Dundee Contemporary Arts
Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh
Filmhouse, Edinburgh (also Thu 22 October)
ODEON Lothian Road, Edinburgh
ODEON Braehead, Glasgow
Glasgow Film Theatre
Showcase Cinemas, Coatbridge
Showcase Cinemas, Paisley
Eden Court, Inverness

Other dates:
Wed 18 November - The Barn, Banchory
PLUS loads of other dates and screenings across the UK, including Peckhamplex, London and Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle. See full listings via Scottish Ballet’s website: https://scottishballet.co.uk/whats-on/these-violent-delights/

Directors: Christopher Hampson & Oscar Sansom
Producers: Forest of Black, Beth Allan, Tony Currie
Choreographers: Julia Cheng, Morgann Runacre-Temple, Sophie Laplane, Myles Thatcher, Nicholas Shoesmith, Andrea Azzari
Composer: John Lemke
Production & Costume Design: Sami Fendall
DOP: David Liddell
Sound Design: William Aikman
Hair & Makeup Design: Ainslie Currie
Distribution: Tull Stories
PR: ARPR Publicity
Supported by Scottish Ballet’s Next Generation Campaign Supporters and Lead Partner Burness Paull.
Image credits: Mihaela Bodlovic

19/10/2026

Some BTS Shadow business from the set of 🎬

🎥 Filmed at .house in September, 2024.

P.S. Spot these Shadows in action on the big screen from this Wednesday (21 Oct) in the UK.

Featured dancers: .jacob03 .edwards94

18/10/2026

4 days until screens in UK cinemas including and many more…

This is a vivid retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet like you’ve never seen before.

★★★★★ ‘A reimagined masterpiece’ - The New Current

Catch These Violent Delights for a limited time only in a UK cinema near you from 21 Oct. Full list available on Scottish Ballet’s website. 🎞️

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Supported by Scottish Ballet’s Next Generation Campaign Supporters.

17/10/2026

Character shots from like you’ve never seen before…

📸 Images by Stew Bryden

In select UK cinemas from Wednesday 21 October 🎞️

Full list of These Violent Delight screenings available via Scottish Ballet’s website. More dates and venues TBA.

Directors: Christopher Hampson & Oscar Sansom
Producers: Forest Of Black Beth Allan Tony Currie
Choreographers: Julia Cheng 鄭嘉欣 Morgann Runacre-Temple Sophie Laplane Myles Thatcher Nicholas Shoesmith Andrea Azzari Cecchetti
Composer:
Production & Costume Design: Sami Fendall
DOP: David Liddell
Sound Design: William Aikman
Hair & Makeup Design: Ainslie Currie
Distribution: Tull Stories
PR:
Supported by Scottish Ballet’s Next Generation Campaign Supporters.

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

Trust us when we say, we’ve been waiting a long time to see what people think of !

Scottish Ballet’s new feature-length dance film is “a completely different take on Romeo and Juliet”. 💌

In UK cinemas from 21 October! Go with your pals or fellow film/dance fans and share your reviews on . We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Full list of screenings available via Scottish Ballet’s website. More dates and venues TBA.

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Choreographers: .shoesmith .drea
Composer:
Production & Costume Design:
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Supported by Scottish Ballet’s Next Generation Campaign Supporters.

13/10/2026

Find in a UK cinema near you from 21 October 🎞️

Fate is rewritten on the dance floor in this vivid retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. These Violent Delights is a new feature film by Scottish Ballet in collaboration with Forest of Black.

★★★★★ ‘A triumphant adventure that secures Scottish Ballet’s place at the very cutting edge of exciting, innovative, yet wholly accessible dance and film’ - The List

★★★★★ ‘An outstanding artistic achievement’ - The Herald

Full list of screenings available via Scottish Ballet’s website. More dates and venues TBA.

Directors: Christopher Hampson & Oscar Sansom
Producers: Forest Of Black Beth Allan Tony Currie
Choreographers: Julia Cheng 鄭嘉欣 Morgann Runacre-Temple Sophie Laplane Myles Thatcher Nicholas Shoesmith Andrea Azzari Cecchetti
Composer:
Production & Costume Design: Sami Fendall
DOP: David Liddell
Sound Design: William Aikman
Hair & Makeup Design: Ainslie Currie
Distribution: Tull Stories
PR:
Supported by Scottish Ballet’s Next Generation Campaign Supporters.

13/10/2026

Looking for a way to build confidence, improve wellbeing and enjoy the benefits of dance in a supportive environment?

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on your skills, our adult dance classes are a great way to move, learn and have fun in a welcoming environment.

Our next term of adult classes begin next week on 21 Oct. There's still time to secure your place and discover the joy of dance with Scottish Ballet. Join us in the studio or from the comfort of your own home:

Class term: 21 October - 17 December 2026
Classes available for all experience levels
Book now and end the year dancing with us: https://scottishballet.co.uk/move-with-us/