Highland Fling
“A Romantic Wee Ballet”
Synopsis
A romantic wee ballet – Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed reworking of the classic romantic ballet La Sylphide. Highland Fling tells the story of James, a young Glaswegian who is lured from his nuptial bed by an unearthly siren. As his love for this beautiful ‘Sylph’ becomes an obsession, he embarks on a journey that takes him from the mean streets and nightclubs of Glasgow into a magical world beyond. This gothic fable of winged fairies and kilted ladies - filled with all the wild excesses of romanticism - has been given an ingenious make-over by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and is packed with all their trademark wit, magic and wicked humour.
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- Director
- Matthew Bourne
- Original Score
- Herman Severin Løvenskjold
- Original Title
- Highland Fling
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Bourne
Herman Severin Løvenskjold
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Bourne
Director
Lez Brotherston
Costume Design
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What is Highland Fling about?
A romantic wee ballet – Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed reworking of the classic romantic ballet La Sylphide. Highland Fling tells the story of James, a young Glaswegian who is lured from his nuptial bed by an unearthly siren. As his love for this beautiful ‘Sylph’ becomes an obsession, he embarks on a journey that takes him from the mean streets and nightclubs of Glasgow into a magical world beyond. This gothic fable of winged fairies and kilted ladies - filled with all the wild excesses of romanticism - has been given an ingenious make-over by Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and is packed with all their trademark wit, magic and wicked humour.
Who directed Highland Fling?
Highland Fling was directed by Matthew Bourne.
Who stars in Highland Fling?
The principal cast of Highland Fling includes Grace Horler, Barnaby Rook Bishop, Roseanna Leney, Amy Mcentee.
When was Highland Fling released and how long is it?
Highland Fling was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Highland Fling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Highland Fling was composed by Herman Severin Løvenskjold.