Graham Watts

What lessons are there from the tragic death of Liam Scarlett?

Liam Scarlett accepts the 'Best Classical Choreography' award during the 11th Annual National Dance Awards, picture credit: Getty
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The death of Liam Scarlett was confirmed in a brief message from his family on 17 April. On the previous day, the Royal Danish Theatre had announced the withdrawal of the 35 year-old English choreographer’s Frankenstein from their coming season due to allegations of inappropriate behaviour dating back to 2018/19. It was the last of many such cancellations that had constituted Scarlett’s annus horribilis following the termination of his position as artist-in-residence at The Royal Ballet in March 2020.

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Graham Watts
Graham Watts is Chief Executive of the Construction Industry Council; chair of the Industry’s Competence Steering Group; and co-lead of the Construction Leadership Council’s Building Safety workstream. He is also Chairman of the Dance Section of The Critics’ Circle and of the UK National Dance Awards. He was appointed OBE in 2008.

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