The Nutcracker on Tour
Peter Darrell's The Nutcracker, one of the most-loved seasonal classics, is at present on tour.
The Peter Darrell Trust - Summer 2017 Newsletter
For those of you have not received our newsletter you can read it here.
Cottier Chamber Project
The Cottier Chamber Project’s Peter Darrell Weekend begins with a screening of independent filmmaker Elly Taylor’s award winning film about Peter created for BBC Scotland and called “Peter Darrell - Scotland’s Dance Pioneer”.
You can find out more information about what's on over the weekend and how to get tickets by downloading our summer newsletter.
Summer newsletter
Our summer newsletter is now available to download.
Highlights of the year
Early 2015 saw Scottish Ballet on tour with Peter Darrell’s The Nutcracker. Catching it towards the end of its run reminded me how joyful it was and such a family treat for Christmas. We look forward to seeing it again, hopefully in the not too distant future.
New production of Tales of Hoffmann
Peter Darrell's production, Tales of Hoffmann, will be performed in Tokyo later this year.
Cinema screening 2015
There will be a special screening at Grosvenor Cinema, Glasgow, on Saturday, June 20, 2015, introduced by Elly Taylor.
Paul Arrowsmith's article on Peter Darrell in the Dancing Times December 2014 issue
Paul Arrowsmith's article 'Peter Who?' in the December '14 issue of the Dancing times highlights why Darrell left London creating a touring company producing works of wide and popular appeal. Was he ignored by the London establishment because of this decision?
Summer 2014 newsletter and Nutcracker booking form
Here is the Summer 2014 Newsletter giving you the latest news, including update on Peter Darrell's 'Nutcracker', which we hope you'll enjoy. You can download it here.
Peter Darrell documentary on BBC4
The Elly Taylor documentary 'Peter Darrell Scotland's Dance Pioneer' will be given a Network transmission on BBC FOUR on 7th March 2014 at 7.30pm as part of BBC FOUR'S Dance Season.
Peter Darrell's Nutcracker to be performed
Wonderful news - the Scottish Ballet have announced that they will present Peter Darrell's Nutcracker, which will tour during the winter 2014/15 season.
Please click here to read more on Scottish Ballet website.
Join us
Our website has new video interviews, listed under A Life Remembered, with Clement Crisp, David Ellis, Elaine McDonald, John Percival and Paul Tyers.
A new screening
Peter Darrell Scotland’s Dance Pioneer docu film has been selected to be part of Dance: Film13 programme.
Prestigious award
Elly Taylor has been announced as the winner of a Certificate of Excellence at the 2013 US International Film and Video Festival for her documentary "Peter Darrell - Scotland's Dance Pioneer".
Duets
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival '13 Scottish Ballet presents Dance Odysseys at Edinburgh Festival Theatre and the programme 'Duets' take place on Saturday 17 August at 5pm and Sunday 18 August at 12noon. Stage Studio Tickets are £12 and are available here.
A journey down memory lane
The showing of Peter's films at this years Glasgow Film Festival were very well received and for many who attended a very enjoyable journey down memory lane.
Why I made this film
Elly Taylor tells why she made the film: Peter Darrell Scotland's Dance Pioneer
GFT screening update
Hazel Merry, who danced the lead role in 'Houseparty' will give an introduction to the film on Friday 15th February.
Oliver Symons, who danced in 'Mods and Rockers' will give an introduction to the film on Tuesday 19th February.
Peter Darrell: Scotland's Dance Pioneer
Elly Taylor's wonderful tribute to the life and legacy of Peter Darrell
will be shown as part of the Glasgow Film Festival at the GFT along with the rare screenings of Peter's work - Mods and
Rockers (1964) and Houseparty (1964).
The showings are on Friday 15 February 2013 at 11.15 and Tuesday 19 February 2013 at 14.30.