In today's episode, we teamed up with Scottish Ballet to talk about their forthcoming production 'The Scandal at Mayerling' about Crown Prince Rudolf, the heir to the Austrian throne who took his own life and his lover, Mary Vetsera, at a hunting lodge. We speak to Evan Loudon, principal dancer who plays Rudolf, about the ballet (a re-imagining of Sir Kenneth Macmillan's 'Mayerling') and historian Lucy Coatman, who is an expert on Mary, Rudolf, and the events of Mayerling.

Head to Scottish Ballet's website for more information about the ballet itself, including behind the scenes photos and for booking tickets via the link below, or you can follow them on Twitter where they are @scottishballet or on Instagram (also @scottishballet). You can also follow Lucy on Twitter (@lucy_coatman) or visit her website (https://www.lucycoatman.com)

https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/event/the-scandal-at-mayerling

The Scandal at Mayerling opens in Glasgow on 13 April 2022 before moving on to Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, where the tour finishes on 28 May 2022.

Content warning: please note the discussion and the ballet includes themes of mental illness, sexual violence, addiction and suicide.

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