NOW BEING RADICAL IS AN ASSET

Thirteen years ago Michael Clark was considered “far too radical” to head the Scottish Ballet. “But with the ballet seeking to modernise itself and using the dreaded C word (contemporary) he is rapidly shaping up as an ideal candidate. Obsessed with sex and famous for using atonal indie rock for his compositions, Clark is everything traditional ballet with its orchestras and twee costumes is not.” Scotland on Sunday 10/28/01