In a deserted city, a young boy stumbles into a theatre. He wanders through the auditorium, where rows of velvet chairs, draping curtains and chandeliers seem to lie in lonely wait for audiences to return. The theatre may be empty, but the show will go on…

Starring characters from our most popular festive ballets, the worlds of the Snow Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy collide when the theatre bursts into life. In this spectacular, feature-length film, you’ll be treated to an extraordinary show filled with acrobats, snowflakes, clowns, princes and – of course – beautiful ballerinas.

The Secret Theatre features the choreography of Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell and CEO/Artistic Director Christopher Hampson, co-directed for the screen by Jess & Morgs. With set and costumes designed by Lez Brotherston; music by Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky, recorded live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra; and performances from the full Scottish Ballet Company; this Christmas special will be an unforgettable adventure for all the family.

Artists

Leo Tetteh, Alice Kawalek, Constance Devernay, Bruno Micchiardi, Rishan Benjamin, Melissa Parsons, Jerome Anthony Barnes, Marge Hendrick, Sophie Martin, Nicholas Shoesmith, Grace Horler, Scottish Ballet Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland, Christopher Hampson (choreographer), Peter Darrell (choreographer), Jean-Claude Picard