In the lead up to The Crucible, take a look behind the scenes to see how we brought this production from page to stage.

'The real trick of telling the story of The Crucible through dance is not to overexplain everything'
Helen Pickett in The Scotsman

Review

The Skinny

Helen Pickett’s adaptation of the play with Scottish Ballet promises a unique experience writes Nadia Younes.

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Podcast

Sarah Millican’s The Standard Issue

Award winning choreographer Helen Pickett talks to Sarah Millican about power, politics and women in The Crucible.

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Interview

The Sunday Times

Stephen McGinty interviews Helen Pickett about Scottish Ballet’s take on Arthur Miller’s masterpiece and its resonance in our current political debate.

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Review

The Guardian

Helen Pickett’s inspired new reworking of an American classic is a keeper, writes Sarah Crompton.

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Review

The Times

In short, with this bewitchingly good touring production Scottish Ballet has another hit on its hands, writes Donald Hutera.

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Review

The Herald

There is no question that this beautifully conceived, superbly danced show is an absolute success, writes Mark Brown.

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Interview

The Times

Helen Pickett explains to Allan Radcliffe why The Crucible story still resonates today.

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Review

Dance Tabs

'Sometimes a dramatic ballet comes along that captures the imagination of us all, audience and critics alike – a work that springs from another place, unharnessed from our normal expectations.'

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Interview