Northrop Presents Scottish Ballet 2016//17 Northrop Season

Returning to the Northrop stage on April 8, Scottish Ballet will perform Matthew Bourne's Highland Fling-a piece performed exclusively by the Glasgow-based company.

Following their Minnesota debut in the 2011//12 Northrop Dance Season, Scottish Ballet will return to Northrop on April 8 performing Matthew Bourne's Highland Fling.

A world-acclaimEd English choreographer, Matthew Bourne has received various prestigious awards including the Laurence Olivier Award, a Tony Award, and a Drama Desk Award. He is the only British director to have won Tony's for both Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography (for his 1995 version of Swan Lake). In 2016, he was also knighted in the New Year Honours for his outstanding services to the dance world. As an exclusive to Scottish Ballet, the choreographer bestowed the company the rights to his 1994 Highland Fling.

A 'romantic wee ballet,' Highland Fling follows the story of James- a young, recently-marriEd Scottish man with an undying passion for rock 'n' roll. Soon after his marriage to his childhood sweetheart Effie, he finds himself infatuated with a beguiling, beautiful gothic fairy. As his conflicting love for the fairy transforms into an obsession, he embarks on a fateful journey into the streets and nightclubs of Glasgow. Set with tartan drapes and a full, live orchestra, Scottish Ballet's modern twist on La Sylphide fuses high energy, ironic wit, and elegance with a shocking ending that confronts human pomposity.

Scottish Ballet first performed Highland Fling in 2013 and it is the only one of Matthew Bourne's works that he has permitted to be performed by a Dance Company other than his own. Scottish Ballet is Scotland's national Dance Company. Founded in 1969, it is much admired for its "vibrant energy, brilliant coherence and effortless visual elegance" (The Telegraph).

Highland Fling credits:
Director and Choreographer: Matthew Bourne
Music: Paul Groothuis
Set and Costume Design: Lez Brotherston
Lighting Design: Paule Constable

A sneak peek of the evening's performance can be found here. Due to adult themes, this show is recommended for ages 12 and up.

TICKETS: Single tickets: $74, $64, $54

New discounts this year!

$30 Under 30: Guests aged 18-30 can purchase up to two $30 tickets to any 2016//17 Northrop Season performance 30 days prior to the show date. Each ticket comes with a drink ticket redeemable at Surdyk's Café or concessions and is good for any beverage up to $8 in value.

Tickets can be purchased in person, by phone, or online, and can be picked up at Will Call the night of the show. Bring a guest of any age, but the person buying the tickets must be 30 or under.

Group sales: Groups of 10+ save 15% off original ticket prices or 25% off for schools and educational groups. To purchase group sales tickets, email nropgrps@umn.edu or call Bridget Reddan at 612-625-1578.

Discounted Rush Tickets
$10 for U of M Students
$20 Students/educators from any school and U of M staff and faculty

Rush tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in-person at the Northrop box offices beginning at 10:00 am the morning of the performance. Receive two discounted tickets per qualifying person with appropriate I.D. Rush tickets are based on availability.

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