Live Performance Review: Scottish Ballet performing The Rite Of Spring (2011) (Edinburgh International Festival (E.I.F.) 2013), Sunday 18.08.2012 20:00 The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 

This was another complete punt, though was one that paid off. The set was stark and there was only three performers. 

The narrative I felt was relatively straight-forward to follow; this is the first dance performance where I feel I actually understood what was being conveyed. The story appeared to simply convey the difficult subject of adolescence, sexual awakening & confusion/uncertainty and how in the process of establishing our (sexual) sense of self, we can be very cruel to others. 

The score by Igor Stravinsky was bold with playful elements.The dancers attire was simple yet elegant. 

It would have been nice if this were paired up with other work, the performance overall felt too short. 

Rating: 08/10.