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Creative casting: What's gender got to do with it?

December 22, 2023 • Scottish Ballet • Season 2 • Episode 5

Breaking with tradition in theatre is a tradition in itself.

In this episode, we explore the creative potential in adapting traditionally gendered roles, as Scottish Ballet's Director of Partnerships, Kirsten Cockburn, is joined by actor and creative, Maggie Bain, alongside Scottish Ballet CEO and Artistic Director, Christopher Hampson.