Scottish Ballet’s new Mary, Queen of Scots at the EIF tells a well-trodden story in their own, powerful way

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival [9] – Mary, Queen of Scots: Soloists, Company and Orchestra of Scottish Ballet / Martin Yates (conductor). Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 16.8.2025. (SRT)

Evan Loudon (Darnley) and Roseanna Leney (Mary) © Andy Ross

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The EIF now relies more on concert opera, but if it’s all as good as Suor Angelica there’s no complaint

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2025 [8]: Puccini, de Sabata: Soloists, Edinburgh Festival Chorus, RSNO Youth Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra / Sir Antonio Pappano (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 16.8.2025. (SRT)

London Symphony Orchestra’s Suor Angelica in Edinburgh © Jess Shurte

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