Scottish Ballet offers a variety of events designed to provide an illuminating insight into the current programme. Find out more about free pre-show and post-show talks, Insights and Ballet Cafe: Are You Tempted?.

Pre-show talks

Join members of Scottish Ballet's Artistic and Music teams for a fascinating free half-hour insight into the making of A Streetcar Named Desire. An exciting opportunity to ask anything you ever wanted to know about Scottish Ballet!

Tickets FREE but must be booked at the box office.

A Streetcar Named Desire pre-show talks

Theatre Royal Glasgow
Thu 12 April, 6.30pm with artistic staff
Fri 13 April, 6.30pm with music staff
Box office: 0844 871 7647

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Thu 19 April, 6.30pm with artistic staff - fully booked
Fri 20 April, 6.30pm with music staff
Box office: 0131 529 6000

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Thu 3 May, 6.30pm with artistic staff
Fri 4 May, 6.30pm with music staff
Box office: 01224 641122

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Thu 10 May, 6.30pm with artistic staff
Fri 11 May, 6.30pm with music staff
Box office: 01463 234 234

Post-Show Talks

Free post-show talks will take place in the auditorium immediately after the following performances. No booking is required.

Theatre Royal Glasgow
7.30pm performance on Thursday 12 April

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
7.30pm performance on Thursday 19 April

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
7.30pm performance on Thursday 03 May

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
7.30pm performance on Thursday 10 May

Insights

Take a little time out to discover the inspirations behind A Streetcar Named Desire's choreography, characters, music and designs. These insights offer the fascinating experience of watching the Company taking class on stage and, time permitting, talking to one of the dancers about their career. Suitable for ages 12+.

Tickets: £5.50/£3.50 concession.

A Streetcar Named Desire Insights

Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Sat 14 April, 11am.
Box office: 0844 871 7647*

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sat 21 April, 11am.
Box office: 0131 529 6000*

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Sat 5 May, 11am.
Box office: 01224 641122*

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sat 12 May, 11am.
Box office: 01463 234 234*

*booking fee 

Ballet Cafe: Are You Tempted?

Indulge in an afternoon of all things A Streetcar Named Desire. Stretch yourself with an energetic beginners' ballet session before relaxing with tempting refreshments and listening to behind the scenes tales of our production. To book, contact Lorna Murray, Education Manager, on education@scottishballet.co.uk or 0141 331 6286. Tickets cost £10.

Glasgow
Tramway, 25 Albert Drive
Sat 14 April, 2pm.

Edinburgh
Festival Theatre, Nicholson Street
Sat 21 April, 2pm

Aberdeen
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct
Sat 5 May, 2pm

Inverness
Eden Court, Bishop's Road
Sat 12 May, 2pm

Evening Talk

Interested in finding out more about Scottish Ballet's A Streetcar Named Desire? Join director Nancy Meckler and choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa for an illuminating look at creating this new production.

The talk will take place on Tuesday 20 March 2012 from 6.45–7.45pm in Scottish Ballet. Cost is £4 per ticket or £6 per pair. 

Location
Scottish Ballet
Tramway
25 Albert Drive
Glasgow
G41 2PE

To book, email classes.educ@scottishballet.co.uk. Places allocated on a first come first served basis.