“a stroke of genius”
EDINBURGH
EVENING NEWS
“The (welcome) musical cuts were invisibly mended with great skill by the uncredited Richard Honner under whom the company’s orchestra gave a stirring account of what remained.”
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
“Erik Cavallari’s Romeo is a handsome footloose boy”
“The commanding Jarkko Lehmus runs a tightly totalitarian household.”
THE TIMES
“Sophie Martin portrays that combination of sweet innocence and petulant adolescent determination that makes for a believable Juliet.”
“Paul Liburd as Mercutio is, as ever, a performer charged with charisma.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Tama dazzles audiences in this gorgeous full-length ballet.”
THE PRESS AND JOURNAL
“Pastor’s Choreography is slick and vigorous.”
“The first pas de deux with lovers alone is stunning.”
“This is Pastor’s first full-evening work for Scottish Ballet. It is a triumph on both sides. Unlike our ill fated lovers, this is a marriage blessed.”
SUNDAY TIMES
“The Scottish Ballet Orchestra under the baton of James Lowe, gives an astoundingly clear and passionate musical performance.”
“Tatyana van Walsum’s designs provide a cool and stylish arena in which the action is played out.”
“Technically exciting, utterly knowing and look like a project with a serious past and a future packed with quality.”
SUNDAY EXPRESS