Autumn/Winter Brochure 2007

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KIDS@CITZ CLASSES EXPAND

Our weekly drama classes for children and young people, KIDS@CITZ now cover an even wider age range from 4 – 15 year olds, ensuring our weekends are packed with eager young faces. It’s all part of our commitment to giving children and young people the opportunity to be actively involved in the creative life of our theatre. Along with our already established YOUNG Co. and Community Company, we hope they will grow up with life-long connections to the performing arts. Find out more on p15.

LONDON CALLING

Not content with getting tongues wagging just in Scotland, the Citizens’ has been gaining attention south of the border too with two productions transferring to London. Tom Fool enjoyed a successful run at The Bush Theatre where it garnered more 4 and 5 star reviews in the national press and the epic staging of both parts of Tony Kushner’s Angels In America toured England, fi nishing with a 5 week run at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND SNAPS UP MOLLY SWEENEY

Having won two CATS awards in 2006 – Best Female Performance for Cara Kelly and Best Direction for Gregory Thompson – our production of Molly Sweeney has been snapped up by the NTS Ensemble for a Scottish tour which ends at the Citizens’ in December.

PETER PAN COMES TO THE GORBALS

In keeping with Citizens’ tradition, our Education department will be visiting local schools and nurseries this winter offering a free drama workshop based on our Christmas Show, Peter Pan. But this year, thanks to the support of community regeneration consultants Hall Aitken, we are not only visiting all primary and state nursery schools, but inviting them to see the show for just £1 a ticket! The ‘Gorbals Schools Package’ will run throughout November and December.

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YELLOW MOON TOUR KICKS OFF AT FRINGE FESTIVAL

TAG’s smash-hit play written by David Greig had a sell out run at the Citizens’ last Autumn and will now play at the Traverse Theatre as part of their Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme before going on tour. If you missed it last time round, make sure you get booked up early for when it returns to the Citizens’ this September – it’s going to be a hot ticket!

Happy 40th Birthday TAG! Celebrating 40 years of creating memorable theatre experiences for children and young people.

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AN AUDIENCE WITH...SIR ALEX FERGUSON CBE

TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £15

Manager of the Year, Manager of the Decade, OBE, CBE... Alex Ferguson’s offi cial accolades only tell half the story of the great man who has become one of the most iconic names in British football. Born in Govan on New Year’s Eve to a working class family, his leadership skills fi rst came to the fore as a shop steward in the Clyde shipyards. His fi rst love however, has always been football. One of the most successful managers in the history of the British sport, winning more trophies than any other manager, Ferguson is also one of the longest serving managers, having been in charge of Manchester United for more than 20 years. Whether it is the footballer, the manager, author or just the man you admire, this event is set to be a fascinating insight into one of Scotland’s most revered and celebrated sons.

SIR JOHN MORTIMERMORTIMER’S MISCELLANY

WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £12

Sir John Mortimer – barrister, playwright, creator of Rumpole, and author of numerous fi lm scripts including Tea with Mussolini – is a masterful raconteur. In the company of some fi ne actors and musicians, Sir John presents a wry, witty and sideways look at life in this memorable show packed with stories, anecdotes from the legal world, poetry, music, the words of Byron, Auden, Hardy and even a few newspaper articles about bizarre real-life murders. Accompanied with poignant and hilarious memories of his childhood from A Voyage Around My Father, Mortimer’s Miscellany is sometimes serious, sometimes sexy, occasionally sad and mostly funny, woven together with music and delivered with relish and a little devilment.

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NICK NAIRN

THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £12

Restaurateur, entrepreneur and celebrity chef, Nick Nairn has been a cook of many hats over the past 20 years. He started his career working in the Merchant Navy, but a passion for cooking soon led him to open his fi rst restaurant and by 1991 he was Scotland’s youngest chef ever to be awarded a Michelin star. Now one of Scotland’s most popular fi gures, he is familiar to many due to his numerous television appearances, particularly as the co-presenter of popular BBC2 show, Ready Steady Cook. An inspirational speaker and colourful entertainer, Nick will be sharing stories and anecdotes from his fascinating career.

MAIRI HEDDERWICK

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING

SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 11AMALL TICKETS £6

An ideal show for families who love the Katie Morag books.

Mairi Hedderwick, acclaimed illustrator and captivating storyteller, is best known for her Katie Morag children’s stories. First published in 1984, they continue to be hugely popular with new generations of children and have been adapted into a TV series. The island world of Katie Morag is loosely based on Mairi’s own experiences of life on the Hebridean Isle of Coll where she took her fi rst job as a mother’s help at the age of 17. Thus began a life-long love affair with islands and small communities bounded by the sea which has continued to infl uence her writing and illustrations. In this rare storytelling session, Mairi will recount more of Katie Morag’s riveting adventures, accompanied as always by her loyal travel companion, Katie Morag’s teddy.

SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 5+

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HILARY KAY & PAUL ATTERBURY TALES FROM THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £12

Two of the best known faces from BBC television’s Antiques Roadshow give an irreverent but affectionate insiders’ view, sharing their favourite antiques stories, their behind-the-scenes experiences, plus priceless clips and bloomers.

“Have you had it long, madam?” is an entertaining show where you will discover how this long-running television favourite is made, about life on the fi lming circuit and the often hilarious exploits of the experts and the public at large.

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WILLIAM ROACHECORONATION STREET’S KEN BARLOW

SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £12

The longest serving actor in Britain’s favourite soap takes centre stage to talk about his life on screen and why he still loves playing Ken Barlow. William Roache is one of Britain’s most recognisable actors and the longest serving in soap opera, Coronation Street. He has appeared continuously since the fi rst episode in 1960 – a feat which got him into the Guinness Book of Records. He is also a member of the Druid order and has celebrated the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge. Hear his on and off screen stories in this revealing and personal talk.

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YELLOW MOONTHE BALLAD OF LEILA AND LEE

Back by popular demand, this gripping rollercoaster quest is a modern Bonnie and Clyde tale that follows the fortunes of two teenagers on the run.

Silent Leila is an introverted girl who has a passion for celebrity magazines. Stag Lee Macalinden is the deadest of dead end kids in a dead end town. They never meant to get mixed up in a murder...but now they need a place to hide.

Yellow Moon explores what it means to live in a celebrity-obsessed world and what it is that defi nes who you are when you’re 17 years old.

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“Yellow Moon leaves you feeling as though you’ve watched a full-length road movie, with added intimacy and intensity...outstanding” The Scotsman *****

DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDSMUSIC BY NIGEL DUNN

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HAMLETWithout question the most famous play in the English language, Hamlet is a classic tragedy and timeless masterpiece that continues to connect powerfully with audiences in every part of the world.

In a time of war and political upheaval, one man stands isolated in the face of ultimate betrayal, an all-consuming personal journey taking him to the edge of madness.

DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDSDESIGN BY JASON SOUTHGATELIGHTING AND SOUND DESIGN BY GRAHAM SUTHERLAND

MAIN THEATREFRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER, 7.30PMPREVIEW: THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMMATINEES: THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY 4& THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER, 1.30PMSATURDAY 6 OCTOBER, 2PMAUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: THURSDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PMSIGNED PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER, 2PMSTAGETEXT CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

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“to thine ownself be true,And it must follow, as the night the day,Thou canst not then be false to any man.”Hamlet Act I, Scene 3

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

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THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILSBY DYLAN THOMAS

Based on real life events, this is a shocking story of science, thievery and murder. Infamous body snatchers, Burke and Hare, wreak havoc in 19th century Edinburgh as they feed a hungry professor seeking human specimens for medical research.

The YOUNG Co. boldly bring this scandalous chronicle to life, where medicine and morality clash.

DIRECTED BY NEIL PACKHAMDESIGN BY NEIL HAYNESLIGHTING DESIGN BY STUART JENKINSMUSIC BY NIGEL DUNN

CIRCLE STUDIOWEDNESDAY 17 – SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER, 7.30PMMATINEE: SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER, 2.30PMALL TICKETS £6

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Up the close and down the stair,In the house with Burke and Hare.Burke’s the butcher, Hare’s the thief, Knox, the boy who buys the beef.

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DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

When Ephraim Cabot brings his young bride Abbie home to their remote New England farm, he little foresees the turmoil that her arrival will bring his family. Ephraim’s youngest son at fi rst loathes the newcomer, but when hatred gives way to lust the resulting confl ict threatens to rock the peaceful farm to its core.

Eugene O’Neill reportedly imagined Desire Under the Elms in its entirety one night as he slept, and the play has the passion and intensity of a fever dream. First produced in 1924, this twentieth-century American classic has the power and scope of ancient Greek drama, infused with O’Neill’s ravishing vision of rural life.

This is a passionate love story and a searing literary masterpiece.

DIRECTED BY JEREMY RAISONDESIGN BY JASON SOUTHGATE

MAIN THEATREFRIDAY 26 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 7.30PMPREVIEW: THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER, 7.30PMMATINEE: SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 2.30PMAUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 2.30PMSIGNED PERFORMANCE: THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM


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VIVIENNE GROUT’S ADVENTURE IN ANOTHER METROPOLIS

Vivienne Grout dreams of being adored. Now that Father has been taken by the foxes, she must fl ee all she knows and seek out her future in the Metropolis.

In this new one-woman show, inspired by Tim Burton’s poem Voodoo Girl, Vivienne discovers that there is magic in the Metropolis, but that there are foxes there too. Following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, sparkleDark bring Vivienne back to life for two special Halloween performances.

“A strange but compelling piece of 21st-century Gothic... haunts the memory like a strange perfume; clinging, sinister and full of promise” The Scotsman

CIRCLE STUDIOFRIDAY 26 & SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM


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VENUS AS A BOY

ADAPTED BY TAM DEAN BURNFROM THE NOVEL BY LUKE SUTHERLAND

“True love was never going to be my reward… My reward is the understanding that, for those I’ve touched, knowledge of me is knowledge of the divine.”

In a room in Soho, a dying man is turning gold.

He has a gift. With just one touch or kiss, he can reveal a glimpse of heaven in all its resplendent glory. Some call him Cupid. Or Venus as a Boy.

Journeying from his turbulent childhood in Orkney, haunted by the girl he betrayed and lover he never escaped, south through the Highlands and Glasgow, he fi nds himself in the seedy underbelly of Soho, where pimps and hormones and a transsexual called Wendy fi nally break him.

Adapted from Luke Sutherland’s acclaimed novel, and performed by award-winning actor Tam Dean Burn (Filth and The Cutting Room), Venus as a Boy is an explosive and haunting story about the miraculous power of sex.

DIRECTED BY TAM DEAN BURN & CHRISTINE DEVANEYDESIGNED BY PAMELA MCBAINLIGHTING DESIGN BY LIZZIE POWELLMUSIC COMPOSED & PERFORMED LIVE BY LUKE SUTHERLAND

CIRCLE STUDIOTUESDAY 30 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 7.30PMSEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES

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KIDS @ CITZSATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 4 – 15 YEAR OLDS

Our weekly drama classes for children and young people have been a huge hit since they were launched at the start of the year. So we’ve expanded to meet demand with new classes on Sundays and we now cover a wider age range.

Fun-fi lled KIDS@CITZ sessions focus on confi dence building, improvisation, storytelling and role-play. Led by professional drama tutors, the classes run in 10 week terms throughout the year.

The new term will run from Saturday 8 September to Sunday 2 December.

REGISTER

Classes cost only £5 per session. Payment is collected in two instalments, half in week one and half in week six.

An info pack and registration form are available to download from the TAG website: www.tag-theatre.co.uk or call the box offi ce on 0141 429 0022 to request a pack.

Parents are invited to relax in the foyer during classes. There is free parking at the theatre and complimentary tea, coffee, juice and newspapers will be provided.

CLASSES AND TIMES SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER

SATURDAYSTINY CITIZENS 4-5 YEARS 10.30-11.30AMLITTLE CITIZENS 6-8 YEARS 11.45AM-12.45PM TINY CITIZENS 4-5 YEARS 2.00-3.00PMLITTLE CITIZENS 6-8 YEARS 3.15-4.15PMJUNIOR CITIZENS 9-12 YEARS 2.00-3.30PMYOUNG CITIZENS 13-15 YEARS 3.45-5.15PM

SUNDAYSTINY CITIZENS 4-5 YEARS 12 NOON-1:00PMLITTLE CITIZENS 6-8 YEARS 1:30-2:30PMTINY CITIZENS 4-5 YEARS 3:00-4:00PMLITTLE CITIZENS 6-8 YEARS 4:30-5:30PMJUNIOR CITIZENS 9-10 YEARS 12 NOON-1:30PMJUNIOR CITIZENS 9-10 YEARS 2:00-3:30PMJUNIOR CITIZENS 11-12 YEARS 4:00-5:30PMJUNIOR CITIZENS 11-12 YEARS 12 NOON-1:30PMYOUNG CITIZENS 13-15 YEARS 2:00-3:30PMYOUNG CITIZENS 13-15 YEARS 4:00-5:30PM

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DIARYRRDATE MAIN THEATRE CIRCLE & STALLS STUDIOSEPTEMBERMON 3 TUE 4 SIR ALEX FERGUSON, 7.30PM YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMWED 5 SIR JOHN MORTIMER, 7.30PM YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMTHU 6 NICK NAIRN, 7.30PM YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMFRI 7 HILARY KAY & PAUL ATTERBURY, 7.30PM YELLOW MOON, 7.30PMSAT 8 MAIRI HEDDERWICK, 11AM WILLIAM ROACHE, 7.30PM YELLOW MOON, 7.30PMSUN 9 MON 10TUE 11 YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMWED 12 YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMTHU 13 YELLOW MOON, 1.30PM & 7.30PMFRI 14 YELLOW MOON, 7.30PMSAT 15 DOORS OPEN DAY YELLOW MOON, 2.30PM & 7.30PMSUN 16MON 17TUE 18WED 19THU 20 HAMLET, 7.30PM FRI 21 HAMLET, 7.30PMSAT 22 HAMLET, 7.30PMSUN 23MON 24TUE 25 HAMLET, 7.30PMWED 26 HAMLET, 7.30PM THU 27 HAMLET, 1.30PM & 7.30PM FRI 28 HAMLET, 7.30PMSAT 29 HAMLET, 7.30PMSUN 30OCTOBERMON 1TUE 2 HAMLET, 7.30PMWED 3 HAMLET, 7.30PM THU 4 HAMLET, 1.30PM & 7.30PMFRI 5 HAMLET, 7.30PMSAT 6 HAMLET, 2PM & 7.30PM DID YOU USED TO BE R D LAING?, 7.30PM SUN 7MON 8TUE 9 HAMLET, 7.30PM WED 10 HAMLET, 7.30PMTHU 11 HAMLET, 1.30PM & 7.30PMFRI 12 HAMLET, 7.30PMSAT 13 HAMLET, 7.30PMSUN 14MON 15TUE 16WED 17 THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS, 7.30PMTHU 18 THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS, 7.30PMFRI 19 THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS, 7.30PM SAT 20 THE DOCTOR AND THE DEVILS, 2.30PM & 7.30PMSUN 21 MON 22TUE 23WED 24THU 25 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM FRI 26 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VIVIENNE GROUT’S ADVENTURE, 7.30PMSAT 27 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VIVIENNE GROUT’S ADVENTURE, 7.30PMSUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMWED 31 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PM

NOVEMBERTHU 1 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMFRI 2 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMSAT 3 WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT, 2.30PM THE DARK PRINCE, 7.30PM DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMSUN 4 MON 5TUE 6 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMWED 7 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMTHU 8 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMFRI 9 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMSAT 10 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 2.30PM & 7.30PM VENUS AS A BOY, 7.30PMSUN 11MON 12TUE 13 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM ST NICHOLAS, 7.30PMWED 14 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM ST NICHOLAS, 7.30PMTHU 15 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM ST NICHOLAS, 7.30PMFRI 16 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM ST NICHOLAS, 7.30PMSAT 17 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, 7.30PM ST NICHOLAS, 7.30PMSUN 18MON 19TUE 20WED 21THU 22FRI 23SAT 24SUN 25MON 26TUE 27WED 28THU 29FRI 30DECEMBERSAT 1 PETER PAN CHARITY GALA, 7PMSUN 2MON 3TUE 4 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PM MOLLY SWEENEY, 7.30PMWED 5 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PM MOLLY SWEENEY, 7.30PMTHU 6 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PM MOLLY SWEENEY, 7.30PMFRI 7 PETER PAN, 10.30AM & 7PM MOLLY SWEENEY, 7.30PMSAT 8 PETER PAN, 1PM, 4.30PM & 8PM MOLLY SWEENEY, 2.30PM & 8PMSUN 9MON 10 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PMTUE 11 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PMWED 12 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PM WICKED CHRISTMAS 2, 7.30PMTHU 13 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PM WICKED CHRISTMAS 2, 7.30PMFRI 14 PETER PAN, 10.30AM & 7PM WICKED CHRISTMAS 2, 7.30PMSAT 15 PETER PAN, 1PM, 4.30PM & 8PM WICKED CHRISTMAS 2, 7.30PM & 9.30PMSUN 16MON 17 PETER PAN, 10AM & 1.30PMTUE 18 PETER PAN, 10.30AM & 7PMWED 19 PETER PAN, 10.30AM & 7PM THU 20 PETER PAN, 10.30AM & 7PMFRI 21 PETER PAN, 7PMSAT 22 PETER PAN, 1PM, 4.30PM & 8PMSUN 23MON 24 PETER PAN, 1PM & 5PMTUE 25 HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT THE CITIZENS!WED 26 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMTHU 27 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMFRI 28 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMSAT 29 PETER PAN, 1PM, 4.30PM & 8PMSUN 30MON 31 PETER PAN, 1PM & 5PMJANUARYTUE 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL AT THE CITIZENS! WED 2 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMTHU 3 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMFRI 4 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PMSAT 5 PETER PAN, 2PM & 7PM

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DOORS OPEN DAYSATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER10AM-4PM

We like to think our doors are always open, ready to welcome you to the theatre each week. But on this extra special day we really do fl ing those doors even wider and let you see all the nooks and crannies of our historic Victorian theatre, including backstage. Our resident expert tour guides will make sure you don’t get lost and give you a fascinating insight into the life of the theatre on and off stage.

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MIKE MARAN PRODUCTIONS

DID YOU USED TO BE R D LAING?

A story by Mike Maran with music by David Milligan.

This tour-de-force retells the life and work of R D Laing, from his birth in Govanhill to his spectacular rise to world wide fame as one of the most controversial psychiatrists of the 1960s.

There will be a post-show discussion after the performance.

PART OF THE SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH FESTIVAL.

CIRCLE STUDIOSATURDAY 6 OCTOBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £8

WAVE THEATRE

THE DARK PRINCE

A REHEARSED READING

Family, community, and the killer instinct are themes explored in The Dark Prince, a new play by Annie George, which tells the story of a young Asian boxer and his trainer, an older West Indian man. Mind, body and spirit are pushed to the limits.

Developed with support from the Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland.

There will be a post-show discussion after the reading.

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY ANNIE GEORGESTALLS STUDIO SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER, 7.30PMALL TICKETS £3

RICHARD JORDAN PRODUCTIONS

ST NICHOLAS

BY CONOR MACPHERSONSTARRING PETER DINEEN FROM TV’S FATHER TED

Conor McPherson’s tale of sex, vampires and theatre critics is a supernatural and funny tale following a jaded theatre critic as he steps beyond the pale and falls for a beautiful young actress in a show he is reviewing. There follows a story of seduction, entrapment and blood which subsequently fi nds him caught up in a coven of modern day vampires.

This show is part of the fi rst national tour of the play since its celebrated performances in London, New York and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with leading Irish actor Peter Dineen reprising his critically acclaimed performance as the Dublin critic.

CIRCLE STUDIOTUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 7.30PMSEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES

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WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT THE STORY OF DIVALI

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

When The Lights Went Out brings all the spectacle and wonder of the story of the Indian Festival of Lights to young children and families.

Join in the adventures of the legendary lovers, Sita and Rama, as they meet Hanuman the wondrous monkey king and the terrifying ten-headed demon Ravana. They vividly bring to life the magical world of the Circular City and the demon island of Lanka using scarves, masks, dance and song.

“spirited and wholly accessible production which is calculated to appeal to children and family audiences, such is its energy and colour” The Big Issue

RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-11 YEARSMAIN THEATRESATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER, 2.30PMALL TICKETS £6


BY J.M. BARRIE

DIRECTED BY JEREMY RAISONDESIGNED BY JASON SOUTHGATELIGHTING BY PETER HIGTONFIGHT DIRECTION BY CARTER FERGUSON

MAIN THEATRESATURDAY 1 DECEMBER – SATURDAY 5 JANUARY

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES: THU 13 DECEMBER, 10AMFRI 14 DECEMBER, 7PM

SIGNED PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER, 4.30PM

FAMILY & FRIENDS TICKET OFFER(TWO ADULTS, TWO CHILDREN)FROM £28 – £42MAKE A SAVING OF UP TO £4!

GROUP BOOKINGS

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BOOK AT LAST YEAR’S PRICES!£7 ALL CHILD TICKETS (ANY SEAT IN THE HOUSE)

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PETER PAN CHARITY GALA

IN AID OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES HOSPICESATURDAY 1 DECEMBERADULTS £10, CHILDREN £5 (ALL SEATING AREAS)

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Come with us on a thrilling journey as we transport you to Neverland, an enchanted place where swashbuckling pirates skulk in the shadows and an awesome ticking crocodile might lurk round any corner...

Join in the adventures of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys as they take on their arch enemy Captain Hook. But never fear, for as long as you believe in fairies, Tinkerbell will not be far away!

Based on the play by J.M. Barrie, this is the classic Peter Pan story, following in the Citizens’ tradition of beautiful children’s theatre with plenty of music, laughter and fun.

A magical treat for all the family and the best value Christmas Show in town.

“An ambitious and splendidly unusual production.” Daily Telegraph, James and the Giant Peach, 2006

“A feast for family audiences.” The Herald, James and the Giant Peach, 2006

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CITIZENS CHRISTMAS SHOW

Thanks to the donors to the Set in Stone campaign, who have helped fund the costumes, characters, sets and props for Peter Pan.

A MAGICAL RE-TELLING OF THE CLASSIC TALE


NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CITIZENS THEATRE

MOLLY SWEENEYBY BRIAN FRIEL

Molly Sweeney has been unable to see since she was a child. When she was a girl, her father taught her to recognise by touch every fl ower, shrub and tree in their walled garden so that she was at ease with her world. When Molly marries the unemployed Frank, they embark on a relentless campaign to restore her sight and their determination results in them paying a wonderful and terrible price.

The National Theatre of Scotland, in association with the Citizens’ Theatre, brings the revival of this acclaimed masterpiece back to its original home as part of a national tour, having fi rst been presented at the Citizens’ in December 2005. Created by Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s foremost playwrights, this most thought-provoking of modern dramas packs an enormous emotional punch. Simply staged, Molly Sweeney engages audiences in an intimate relationship with the play’s unfolding events. Cara Kelly reprises her acclaimed performance in the title role.

“An utterly memorable and frighteningly profound production... Cara Kelly’s heart-stopping central performance sets this production alight and keeps it burning with a steady blaze of theatrical energy.” The Scotsman *****

DIRECTED BY GREGORY THOMPSONDESIGNED BY ELLEN CAIRNSLIGHTING DESIGN BY STUART JENKINSCIRCLE STUDIOTUESDAY 4 – FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER, 7.30PMSATURDAY 8 DECEMBER, 2.30PM & 8PMSEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES

CITIZENS COMMUNITY COMPANY

WICKED CHRISTMAS 2

Sare feet? Greetin’ weans? Cold turkey?

The joy of Christmas?!

Another alternative Christmas shindig from the Citizens’ Community Company – here to fi ll your stocking with their wry take on all things festive. A cynical Santa sack of wicked wit guaranteed to brighten those few remaining shopping days.

Last year was a sell out so book early to secure your festive fi x.

ALL TICKETS £10 + STANDARD CONCESSIONS

DIRECTED BY NEIL PACKHAMCIRCLE STUDIOWEDNESDAY 12 – FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER, 7.30PMSATURDAY 15 DECEMBER, 7.30PM & 9.30PM

BOX OFFICE 0141 429 0022 WWW.CITZ.CO.UK

The Citizens’ provides a variety of services to facilitate access to the theatre. Our staff are trained to make your visit easy and enjoyable. If you would like more information on any of the services detailed below please call our Box Offi ce on 0141 429 0022.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS WITH FOYER RAMPS AND ADAPTED TOILETS ARE AVAILABLE.

GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME

INDUCTION LOOP Induction loop and infrared systems are provided. Please ask our box offi ce staff to advise on the best seats to book, to optimise the hearing benefi ts from this system.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION Available on certain pre-advertised show evenings or afternoons, visually impaired theatre-attenders can listen to a description delivered around the dialogue of a performance through a headset. Infrared headsets are available on request from the Box Offi ce and can be reserved at the time of booking. Look out for the symbol in our diary to fi nd out which performances are available with this service.

TOUCH TOURSTouch tours are also available in advance of each Audio Described Performance. Please book two weeks in advance through our box offi ce.

SIGNED PERFORMANCESWe offer a Sign Language Theatre Interpreter on stage during certain performances. Look out for the symbol in our diary to fi nd out which performances are available with this service.

STAGETEXT CAPTIONED PERFORMANCECaptioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss with access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. For more information visit www.stagetext.org

ACCESS TO THE CITIZENS

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BAR & CAFE The Citizens’ has two bars serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks. A friendly and cosy place to catch a drink before and after the show.

Plus we now stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. So you can enjoy one for the road rubbing shoulders with the cast, while you digest what has happened on stage.

“I think that it is a very down to earth theatre. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and you don’t have to get dressed up to come – you could wear your jeans and nobody would look at you as if you were out of place.”CITIZENS THEATRE AUDIENCE MEMBER

The Citizens’ believes that theatre and the arts can have a positive infl uence on people’s lives and aspirations. The extensive programme of Citizens’ Learning and TAG projects complement the Citizens’ work on stage.

CORE FUNDERS

The Citizens’ gratefully acknowledges the crucial support of Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Arts Council.

MAJOR SUPPORTERS

ScottishPower PLCShepherd and Wedderburn LLPHall AitkenScottish Executive New Arts Sponsorship Awards Fairway Forklifts LtdThe Paul Hamlyn FoundationGarfi eld Weston FoundationThe Robertson TrustSense over Sectarianism Partnership& the Scottish ExecutiveThe Foyle FoundationThe Hugh Fraser FoundationThe Binks TrustLloyds TSB Foundation For ScotlandDr Calder’s Charitable Trust (per MacTaggart & Co. Solicitors)Saints & Sinners Club of ScotlandThe Merchants House of GlasgowThe Trades House of GlasgowThe W.M. Mann FoundationCitizens’ Theatre SocietyJPMorgan FoundationsGordon Fraser Charitable Trust Anonymous DonorThe W.A. Cargill FundNational Theatre of Scotland (Connecting Communities)East Renfrewshire CouncilSouth Lanarkshire CouncilDumfries and Galloway Creative Education Arts Team (CREATE)

FURTHER DONATIONS

The Conservatory (for fl ower arrangements)The Bellahouston Bequest FundThe James Wood Bequest FundMary Andrew Charitable TrustThe Craignish TrustScottish International Education TrustThe Steel Charitable TrustThe Drapers’ FundThe Russell TrustCruden Foundation LtdGlasgow: Scotland with StyleThe JTH Charitable Trust The Ireland Fund of Great BritainThe Tay Charitable TrustThe David Laing FoundationThe Inchrye TrustThe ADAPT TrustThe Mickel Fund

SUPPORTING CITIZENS

CORPORATE CITIZENS

Does your company want to play a starring role basking in the public limelight of the theatre? Or would you like to entertain clients under the watchful eye of the Nautch Girls? Find out more about the benefi ts you will reap by investing in the Citizens’ and TAG’s creative work through sponsorship or the Corporate Citizens’ scheme.

Members of the Corporate Citizens’ scheme whose invaluable support we warmly acknowledge are:

STARSHall AitkenPointer LtdDalkia Energy & Technical Services

LEADING ARTISTSMilne Craig LtdRutherford & Macpherson

CASTFairway Forklifts Ltddb HoustonDM HallMacdonald Reid ScottScottish Council for Development and IndustryThe Belhaven Brewery Company LtdMitchells Roberton John Paton & Son LtdVirgin TrainsCity Inn GlasgowMerkland Tank LtdMcConechy’s Tyre Service LtdLeyton ConsultingWright Johnston & Mackenzie

CORE FUNDERS & MAJOR SUPPORTERS

‘SET IN STONE’ FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Few people have entered the theatre’s foyer and not noticed the four stone muses, the two literary fi gures depicting the Bard and Burns and the four elephant heads guarding the doors to the main auditorium – not to mention the bright pink nautch girls and columns in the Dress Circle Bar.

The theatre is offering its audiences and supporters a one-off opportunity to ‘sponsor’ one of these stone items that hail from the Victorian era. All money raised from this appeal will help us raise the funds needed to pay for the costumes, sets and props for the family Christmas show, Peter Pan.

To Name a Nautch Girl, Adopt an Elephant, Mark a Muse, Support a Column or Acquire a Royal Title we are seeking donations from £200 for a column to £2,000 for a muse. Open to everyone!

The Citizens’ Theatre Ltd is a registered Scottish Charity SCO 01337.

THANK YOUWith thanks to the Citizens’ Theatre Society for their kind donation towards the production costs of The Doctor And The Devils and Desire Under The Elms.

Thanks to Iain G Farrell for photographs of the theatre and to Tim Morozzo and Richard Campbell for rehearsal and production shots.

To fi nd out more about supporting the theatre please contact the Development Department on 0141 429 5561.

“It seems to inspire this loyalty, not only among the people

who patronise it and come here, but the population of

Glasgow. It seems to have this feeling that it belongs to us.”

CITIZENS THEATRE AUDIENCE MEMBER

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CONCESSIONSSENIOR CITIZENS£3 off all full price ticketsMatinees £6 any seat in the house

DISABLED£3 off all full price tickets Matinees £6 any seat in the house+ Carer comes free

STUDENTS AND UNWAGED£6 any seat in the house

CHILDREN£6 any seat in the house

GORBALS CITIZENS CARD-HOLDER£3 any seat in the house

If you would like more information about our concessions policy, or if you are a local resident interested in applying for the Gorbals Citizens’ Card, please contact the box offi ce.

All concessions and discounts are subject to availability. Please bring proof of eligibility when purchasing or picking up your tickets.

GROUP BOOKINGSReserve your tickets now and pay later!If you are interested in bringing a party to the theatre, please contact our box offi ce to fi nd out our latest discount package. Payment is requested in full one month before the performance date.

METHODS OF PAYMENTWe accept payment by cash, cheque, Mastercard, Maestro and Visa. Please make cheques payable to the Citizens’ Theatre Limited.

LATECOMERSDue to the nature of the performance space, there is no late admittance to the Circle or Stalls Studios under any circumstances. Latecomers may be admitted to the Main Theatre if there is a suitable break in the performance.

All information correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change.

GIFT VOUCHERSLooking for gift ideas? Our gift vouchers are the perfect present, allowing relatives and friends the freedom to choose what they want to see. Vouchers may be redeemed against tickets for all productions, drinks at the bar and confectionery. Ask our box offi ce for more details.

BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN?

PREVIEWS £3 EVER THOUGHT YOU COULD SEE A PROFESSIONAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE FOR LESS THAN A FISH SUPPER? COME ALONG TO A PREVIEW OF ANY CITIZENS SHOW FOR JUST £3 – EVEN FOR THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE! NOW BOOKABLE IN ADVANCE

CHEAP TUESDAYS £6 WE RECKON THIS IS THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN. EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE IS JUST £6 FOR ANY SEAT.

THE BOX OFFICE IS OPEN10AM – 6PM, MONDAY – SATURDAY AND TO 9PM ON PERFORMANCE EVENINGS

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PREVIEWSTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYMATINEES

PRICE BAND I BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE £3 £6 £14.50 £14.50 £16 £16 £12

PRICE BAND II GOOD VIEW £3 £6 £12 £12 £14.50 £14.50 £12

PRICE BAND III RESTRICTED VIEW £3 £6 £9.50 £9.50 £10 £10 £10

All seats unreserved All tickets £12Concessions as below

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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS TREAT!

CHOOSE YOUR DATES

01/12/07 SATURDAY Peter Pan Charity Gala 7pm04/12/07 TUESDAY 10.00am* 1.30pm** 05/12/07 WEDNESDAY 10.00am* 1.30pm** 06/12/07 THURSDAY 10.00am* 1.30pm** 07/12/07 FRIDAY 10.30am 7pm08/12/07 SATURDAY 1pm 4.30pm 8pm10/12/07 MONDAY 10.00am 1.30pm 11/12/07 TUESDAY 10.00am 1.30pm 12/12/07 WEDNESDAY 10.00am 1.30pm 13/12/07 THURSDAY 10.00am 1.30pm 14/12/07 FRIDAY 10.30am 7pm 15/12/07 SATURDAY 1pm 4.30pm 8pm17/12/07 MONDAY 10.00am 1.30pm 18/12/07 TUESDAY 10.30am 7pm19/12/07 WEDNESDAY 10.30am 7pm20/12/07 THURSDAY 10.30am 7pm21/12/07 FRIDAY 7pm22/12/07 SATURDAY 1pm 4.30pm 8pm24/12/07 MONDAY 1pm 5pm 25/12/07 TUESDAY Christmas Day – Happy Christmas from all at the Citizens! 26/12/07 WEDNESDAY 2pm 7pm27/12/07 THURSDAY 2pm 7pm28/12/07 FRIDAY 2pm 7pm29/12/07 SATURDAY 1pm 4.30pm 8pm31/12/07 MONDAY 1pm 5pm 01/01/08 TUESDAY New Years Day – Happy New Year from all at the Citizens! 02/01/08 WEDNESDAY 2pm 7pm03/01/08 THURSDAY 2pm 7pm04/01/08 FRIDAY 2pm 7pm05/01/08 SATURDAY 2pm 7pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCESThere will be two audio described performances on Thursday 13 December, 10am and Friday 14 December, 7pm .

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED There will be a signed performance on Saturday 15 December, 4.30pm.

* This performance is supported by Glasgow City Council** The Gorbals & Toryglen Schools Package is supported by community regeneration consultants, Hall Aitken, with match funding from the Scottish Executive New Arts Sponsorship Awards, in conjunction with Arts and Business Scotland.

SCHOOL GROUPS! BOOK AT LAST YEAR’S PRICES!

£7 for all child tickets (any seat in the house) +1 free teacher with every 10 child tickets bought.

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PRICE BAND I BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE ADULT £15, CHILD £8 PRICE BAND II GOOD VIEWADULT £12.50, CHILD £6PRICE BAND III RESTRICTED VIEWADULT £9.50, CHILD £5

FAMILY & FRIENDS TICKET OFFER (2 adults and 2 children)PRICE BAND I – £42 PRICE BAND II – £34 PRICE BAND III – £28

GROUP BOOKINGS One free ticket with every 10 tickets booked.

CONCESSIONS£3 off all full price tickets for Senior Citizens, Disabled, Students and the Unwaged. All concessions and discounts subject to availability.

CHOOSE YOUR SEATSPONSORED BY

ONLY A HOP ACROSS THE RIVER!

CITIZENS THEATRE, 119 GORBALS STREET, GLASGOW, G5 9DS

BY FOOTA short walk from the Merchant City and Trongate, straight across Victoria Bridge.

SUBWAYThe nearest underground stop is BRIDGE STREET which is 5 mins walk from the theatre.

BUSESA large number of buses stop outside the theatre on Gorbals Street including 5, 7, 12, 20, 31, 37, 66, 67, 74, 75 & 267.

TRAIN20 minute walk from Queen Street or Central Station, 10 minute walk from Argyle Street Station.

CAR PARKFREE car parking is available in our own car park adjacent to the theatre building.

BOX OFFICE: 0141 429 0022WWW.CITZ.CO.UK

COMING SOON...FRIENDS OF THE CITIZENS THEATREWould you like to help us create more work on our stages and reach out to our communities so that our work can benefi t children, young people and adults?

From this Autumn you can become a Friend of the Citizens’ Theatre and in return for a small membership fee we will keep you up-to-date with the latest news, offer you discounted ticket evenings and even invite you to the odd social evening

or two!

Full details of all the benefi ts to becoming our Friend will be launched this Autumn.

If you would like to receive our Friends leafl et please call us on 0141 429 0022 or email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.

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Autumn/Winter Brochure 2007