As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories—real and imagined—of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. Two queens who never met, locked in a fatal dance of sex, jealousy, political intrigue, and religious warfare.

This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence Sophie Laplane and co-creator James Bonas (The Crucible) draws on the complex, combustible relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I of England—two women who never met but whose rivalry defined an era. Laplane’s bold choreography blends classical technique with contemporary edge, reshaping their story with powerful originality.