Theatre Royal Brochure Winter 2010

Derek Jacobi

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BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEAREcoming to Glasgow Tue 8 - Sat 12 Mar

WINTER 2010 - SPRING 2011

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OPENS NOVEMBER 2011 FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED RUN

It is with great pleasure that ATG (producer of West Side Story

and Guys & Dolls) brings you this landmark, masterpiece

production of South Pacific. Never before has a musical been so

widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike across America.

Created at New York’s prestigious Lincoln Center, and then sold

out on Broadway for over 2 years, it swept the board at the 2008

Tony Awards, winning an unprecedented eight awards. South

Pacific is currently sold out on tour across the USA, and the full

magnificent production was broadcast on American television.

We are proud to announce that this will be the first Scottish

date on the UK tour after a limited run at London’s Barbican

Theatre. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one

of the greatest musicals of all time, and we are in agreement

with the critics that, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL

REMEMBER FOREVER.’

Howard Panter ATG Joint Chief Executive & Creative Director

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Matthew Bourne’s

THE HABIT OF ART 4 Tue 23 - Sat 27 November

THE WIGGLES 5 Tue 24 May

SHAUN THE SHEEP Thu 30 Jun - Sun 3 Jul

SCOTTISH OPERA 6

CINDERELLA 8Tue 14 - Fri 31 December

RSAMD THE CUNNING 10LITTLE VIXEN Fri 21 & Sat 22 January

GO DANCE 11 11 Tue 25 - Sat 29 January

MATTHEW BOURNE’S 12 LORD OF THE FLIES Wed 2 - Sat 5 March

KING LEAR 14 Tue 8 - Sat 12 March

ALICE 16Tue 12 - Sat 16 April

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 17 Sat 17 - Sat 31 December 2011

FLAWLESS 18 Sun 17 April

RICHARD ALSTON Thu 26 May

SWAN LAKE ON ICE 19 Tue 19 - Sat 23 April

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By Arrangement with Aardman Ltd Shaun the Sheep in Shaun’s Big Show

Come and join Shaun and his friends in their very own live show. All your favourite

characters from the hit BBC show will be here including Bitzer, Shirley, Timmy and the rest of

the flock in this magical, fully choreographed music and dance extravaganza.

Shaun is stage struck and has decided to put on a very special show for all his friends, so get

ready for some fabulous madcap mayhem as they dance and prance their way through

a series of wonderful adventures under the nose of the short-sighted Farmer.

TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOVTue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

FREE POST-SHOW TALK Fri 26 Nov Call the Box Office to book

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THU 30 JUN - SUN 3 JULThu 7pm, Fri 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sat 1pm, 4pm & 7pm Sun 11am, 2pm & 5pm

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After sell-out success in London, Alan Bennett’s latest smash-hit play comes to Glasgow.

Oxford 1972. Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for 25 years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station.

Deeply funny and thought-provoking, this new play reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art.

Photograph of Alan Bennett by Derry Moore . Suitable for ages 15+.

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FAMILY TICKET £15.50 per ticket for family of 4+

The Wiggles are very proud to be bringing The Wiggles Greatest Hits! to Glasgow.

In 2011 the band will celebrate their 20th birthday so with twenty years of hits such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga the

show will be jam packed with audience favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as well as our Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags

the Dog and Henry the Octopus for this spectacular production!

Get your tickets now, as they’ll sell like hot potatoes!

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magician... Handel’s music effortlessly captures the emotive twists and turns of their stories as they become victims of the power of love.

Sally Silver, who ‘stole the show’ (The Scotsman) in 2008’s concert performance of I Puritani sings Angelica.

Paul Goodwin, recently awarded the Handel Honorary Prize of the City of Halle, conducts.

Tue 15 Feb 7.15pmSat 19 Feb 2.15pmSat 26 Feb 7.15pm

Orlando UnwrappedFri 18 Feb 6pm

Richard Strauss

New productionSung in German with English supertitles

Set in the 1920s, this intimate and elegant comedy of manners captures the flaws and foibles of high society with Oscar Wilde-like wit, and no small hint of irony.

The conductor Richard Storch and his wife, Christine, are not getting on. When Christine intercepts a love letter apparently addressed to her husband she leaps to the obvious conclusion, but has she jumped the gun? Flirtations with penniless barons, confusingly similar names, the mysterious Mitzi Meyer...it all adds up to some stormy misunderstandings and more than a little confusion.

Francesco Corti conducts.

Sat 26 Mar 7.15pmWed 30 Mar 7.15pmSat 2 Apr 2.15pm

Intermezzo UnwrappedTue 29 Mar 6pm

Giuseppe Verdi

UK premiereSung in Italian with English supertitles

Director MatthewRichardson brings Verdi’s tragic Rigoletto to the stage in a stylish, intelligent and theatrical production.

From the aching naivety of first love to a father’s tortured realisation of his failure to protect his daughter, Verdi takes his characters from elation to despair in an opera densely packed with extraordinary arias and ensembles.

English baritone Eddie Wade sings Rigoletto and Edgaras Montvidas, Nemorino in Scottish Opera’s recent production of The Elixir of Love, sings the role of the Duke.

Tobias Ringborg conducts.

Wed 11 May 7.15pmSun 15 May 4pmWed 18 May 7.15pmSat 21 May 7.15pm

Rigoletto UnwrappedFri 13 May 6pm

DISCOVER SCOTTISH OPERA’S 2010/11 SEASON

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

New production Sung in Italian with English supertitles

The team behind 2007’s The Barber of Seville returns to Scottish Opera. Internationally renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen directs Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece, set in the stylish world of the late 18th century.

Blending breathtaking arias with over-the-top characters and chaotic humour, this is Mozart at his theatrical best. Thomas Oliemans, Figaro in The Barber of Seville, returns to the role and Scottish soprano Kate Valentine isthe Countess.

Francesco Corti conducts.

Tue 30 Nov 7.15pmThu 2 Dec 7.15pmSat 4 Dec 7.15pm

The Marriage of Figaro Unwrapped Wed 1 Dec 6pm

George Frideric Handel

New productionSung in English with English supertitles

A soldier in Charlemagne’s army, the Queen of Cathay, an African prince, a shepherdess and a

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£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER 26sBook any seat, in any area of the theatre, in advance with valid ID

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES, TOUCH TOURS & PRE-SHOW TALKS AVAILABLE Call the Box Office for details

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TUE 14 - FRI 31 DEC 2010Tue 14 & Wed 15 Dec 7.30pmThu 16 Dec 2pm & 7.30pmFri 17 Dec 7.30pmSat 18 Dec 2pm & 7.30pmTue 21 & Wed 22 Dec 7.30pmThu 23 Dec 2pm & 7.30pmFri 24 Dec 2pmThu 30 Dec 2pm & 7.30pmFri 31 Dec 2pm

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS With Ashley Page, Thu 16 & Wed 22 Dec 6.30pm With Richard Honner, Fri 17 Dec 6.30pm

FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT Sat 18 & Thu 30 Dec 11am Tickets £5 Concessions £3 Family ticket for 4 people £12

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 16 & Thu 23 Dec 2pm preceded by Touch Tour

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF top 3 prices Wed 15 Dec 7.30pm

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‘A MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION FOR ALL AGES’ THE OBSERVER

Conceived by Ashley Page& Antony McDonald

Music Sergei Prokofiev

Sponsored by

Artistic Director Ashley Page’s spectacular version of Cinderella, one of Scottish Ballet’s most popular productions, returns to the stage this winter.

Tormented by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella is lost and lonely, until a simple act of kindness summons her Fairy Godmother who sends her on a magical journey to find happiness.

Showcasing sumptuous designs from award-winning designer Antony McDonald, this vivid reworking of the much-loved fairytale is transported to a decadent Vivienne Westwood-meets-Andy Warhol 18th Century France, swept up in Prokofiev’s romantic score, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

Scottish Ballet’s exceptional dancers bring these unforgettable characters to life with genuine emotion and plenty of wit, making Cinderella a fantastic feast of classical and modern dance as original as it is visually striking. A must- see production - don’t wait until midnight to secure your seats!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘MAGNIFICENT, FIZZING WITH CHOREOGRAPHIC INVENTION THROUGHOUT AND DANCED WITH PRIDE AND PANACHE – GO’ THE HERALD

‘THE GENIUS IS IN THE DETAIL - EVERY PIECE OF SCENERY, PROP AND COSTUME SETS THIS LARGE-SCALE BALLET APART FROM THE REST. YET SOMEHOW CINDERELLA RETAINS A TRADITIONAL CHARM’ THE SCOTSMAN

FRI 21 & SAT 22 JAN 7.15pm

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK With director Elaine Tyler-Hall Sat 22 Jan 6pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 22 Jan 7.15pm preceded by Touch Tour

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ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

Following last year’s sell out success War and Peace, the annual collaboration between Scotland’s national conservatoire and Scotland’s national opera company is a revival of the landmark production of The Cunning Little Vixencreated by David Pountney.

This well-loved opera brims with humour and explores the relationship between man and nature and the cycle of life from birth to death.

The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and the Company’s senior specialist artisans and technicians act as mentors for the RSAMD’s young musicians, costume makers, set builders and stage technicians throughout the process of creating the production.

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LIKE THIS? WHY NOT TRY -THE TROCKSAT THE KING’S THEATRESEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS Go Dance is widely

acknowledged to be a highlight of the Scottish dance calendar and we are proud to present this incredible opportunity to delight in the talent, energy and creativity that bursts from the Theatre Royal stage.

With a different programme over five nights, this ambitious festival celebrates the work of dance schools, vocational colleges and community groups with a vibrant mix of dance

TUE 25 - SAT 29 JAN 7.30pm

styles; from hip-hop to ballet, contemporary to highland.

Go Dance 11 promises to be our biggest, boldest and best so far with dancers of all ages wowing audiences with their talent, energy and passion for dance. This unique event brings together over 45 dance groups from across the country, all sharing the sheer joy and exhilaration of live dance performance. If you love dance then don’t miss Go Dance.

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GO DANCE WEEKLY TICKET See all five shows for the price of three!Call the Box Office for more information.

Revival of the Scottish Opera/Welsh National Opera co-production created by David Pountney and designed by Maria Bjørnson, original lighting design by Nicholas Chelton.

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WED 2 - SAT 5 MARWed - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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AN EXCITING NEW PRODUCTION FROM MATTHEW BOURNE’S NEW ADVENTURES

In a unique collaboration with the Theatre Royal Glasgow, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures returns with a powerful new dance theatre adaptation based on the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

In this thrilling new production the action is transferred from deserted island to deserted theatre. A group of schoolboys find themselves abandoned. With no adults around they start to create their own rules and to build their own civilization. As time passes, the rituals become more disturbing as dark superstitions take hold. Order finally breaks down and blood is spilt as Ralph, Piggy, Jack and the boys grapple with the ‘beast within’ and the story builds to its thrilling climax. With a cast of New Adventures dancers and local young people, Golding’s iconic characters are brought to life with raw energy, emotional intensity and electrifying performances. Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, the piece will enthral die-hard Bourne fans as much as a generation of new audiences.

New Adventures’ Lord of the Flies follows the phenomenal success of Swan Lake, Nutcracker!, The Car Man, and Edward Scissorhands. Matthew Bourne’s directing and choreography credits also include the West end smash hits Oliver! and Mary Poppins.

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Film Created by Alan StockdaleSound Design by Paul GroothuisLighting Design by Chris DaveySet and Costume Design by Lez BrotherstonMusic by Terry DaviesCo-Directed and Choreographed by Scott AmblerDevised and Directed by Matthew BourneA New Adventures Production

‘THE UK’S MOST POPULAR AND MOST UNCLASSIFIABLE DANCE COMPANY’SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

‘MATTHEW BOURNE HASBROUGHT DANCE TO THE MASSES LIKE NOBODY ELSE’THE SCOTSMAN

A New Adventures Production by arrangement with Glasgow Theatres and Re:bourne

This is an Inspiring Communities project which has received Lottery Funding from Creative Scotland.

TUE 8 - SAT 12 MARTue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

CAPTIONED PERF Sat 12 Mar 2.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 12 Mar 2.30pm preceded by Touch Tour

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DEREK JACOBI

KING LEARBY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works of western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

With a cast including Ron Cook and Gina McKee, Derek Jacobi takes on one of Shakespeare’s greatest roles in a new collaboration with director Michael Grandage and the creative team behind six-time Tony Award-winning Red.

With a reputation for producing first-class theatre, Donmar generated productions have received 35 Olivier Awards, 23 Critics’ Circle Awards, 21 Evening Standard Awards, two South Bank Awards and 20 Tony Awards from ten Broadway productions.

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘A TICKET TO THIS SHOW IS WORTH EVERY PENNY’ THE SCOTSMAN

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SCOTTISH BALLET SUBSCRIPTION 2011 – SAVE 20% BY BOOKING BOTH SHOWS*

Choreography Ashley PageMusic Robert MoranDesign Antony McDonald

Scottish Ballet and the creative team behind Cinderella and The Nutcracker present Alice, an extraordinary adventure into the depths of imagination.

Drifting through episodes from Lewis Carroll’s treasured stories, Alice tumbles into a strange world full of fantastical characters, and guided by Carroll himself, she has to rely on her wits to find her way out.

Featuring choreography by Artistic Director Ashley Page, otherworldly designs from Antony McDonald and a specially commissioned musical score by Robert Moran, this is an unforgettable take on the most curious of tales.

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SAT 17 - SAT 31 DEC 2011Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm Tue 20 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 21 Dec 7.30pm Thu 22 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23 Dec 7.30pm Sat 24 Dec 2pm Wed 28 Dec 7.30pm Thu 29 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 30 Dec 7.30pm Sat 31 Dec 2pm

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 22, Fri 23 & Thu 29 Dec 6.30pm Call Box Office to reserve tickets.

INSIGHT EVENT Thu 22 Dec 11am Tickets £5, Concession £3

FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT Sat 24 Dec 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3 Family Ticket for 4 people £12

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 29 Dec 2pm preceded by Touch Tour

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF top 3 prices Tue 20 Dec 7.30pm

SCOTTISH BALLET AUTUMN SEASON 2011 ALSO ON SALE Details to be announced Thu 29 Sep - Sat 1 Oct 7.30pm

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*Offer available for Alice and The Sleeping Beauty. Tickets must be purchased at the same time.

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APRTue - Sat eves 7.30pmThu & Sat mats 2pm

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 14 & Fri 15 Apr 6.30pm Call Box Office to reserve tickets.

INSIGHT EVENT Thu 14 Apr 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3

FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT Sat 16 Apr 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3 Family Ticket for 4 people £12

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 16 Apr 2pmpreceded by Touch Tour

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF top 3 prices Wed 13 Apr 7.30pm

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Choreography Ashley PageMusic Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyDesign Antony McDonald

Stunning sets and costumes, breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score and the phenomenally talented, passionate dancers of Scotland’s national dance company come together to create a spellbinding re-telling of treasured fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty.

Our story begins once upon a time on a gorgeous summer afternoon in 1830, in a magical kingdom where mortals mix with the fairies of an enchanted forest.

Liberally sprinkled with surprising twists and delicious wit, this spectacular version of the much-loved story features Artistic Director Ashley Page’s spectacular choreography and international designer Antony McDonald’s lavish sets and costumes. Complete with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, The Sleeping Beauty will be bringing a little magic to the winter months – don’t miss your chance to fall under its spell!

‘YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELVES AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT THIS IS OUR NATIONAL COMPANY’ THE HERALD

Richard Alston has chosen a characteristically diverse collection of music for his company’s return to the Theatre Royal.

ROUGHCUT - a euphoric display of pure energy - is danced to the cascading peals of Steve Reich’s shimmering New York and Electric Counterpoints. ‘SENDS YOU HOME CLOUD-HIGH’ SUNDAY TIMES

The tightly sprung LIE OF THE LAND, choreographed by Martin Lawrance, is danced to Ned Rorem’s String Quartet No. 4. ‘ONE OF LAWRANCE’S BEST WORKS TO DATE’ GUARDIAN

OUT OF THE STRONG is performed to Prokofiev’s Sixth Piano Sonata. ‘THREATENS TO BURST THROUGH THE CONFINES OF THE STAGE’ GUARDIAN

WORLD CLASS DANCE

THU 26 MAY 7.30pm

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 top 5 prices Thu 26 May

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Flawless have starred in the number one UK box office smash StreetDance 3D, worked with

some of the biggest names in the business including Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis and

won the nation’s hearts in Britain’s Got Talent.

Now it's your chance to see the UK’s hottest dance act, as never before, as they fuse stunning street dance with jazz and ballet in a show that is breathtaking, funny and moving. Then it’s your

turn as you join Flawless on a journey through time and space to chase the dream!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘DAZZLING - DON’T MISS IT’

NEWS OF THE WORLD

‘A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF PRECISION AND SKILL.

ASTONISHING’DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE’

SIMON COWELL

STREET DANCE CHAMPIONS

SUN 17 APR 7.30pm

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‘THE MOST MUSICALLY REVEALING CHOREOGRAPHER IN THE WORLD TODAY’ NEW YORK TIMES

TUE 19 - SAT 23 APRTue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 top 5 prices Tue 19 Apr

FAMILY TICKET £84Wed & Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pmGroup of 4, max 2 adults (Prices A & B)

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WORLD CLASS ICE SKATING IN THE INTIMACY OF THE THEATRE

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The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning

masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice.

With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography and dazzling new costumes, this innovative

portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away.

The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring

and graceful feats – some of which are so complex they haven’t yet been named – performed in the intimate

setting of a frozen theatre stage.

‘INSPIRING, ORIGINAL AND GREAT THEATRE’

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Following a successful West End run, Yes, Prime Minister comes to the Theatre

Royal for one week only.

Created by the original writers of the classic BBC TV series, the Prime Minister Jim Hacker, his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby

and his Private Secretary Bernard Woolley are back in this hilarious new play.

In a world of spin, Blackberrys and ‘sexed up’ dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face.

The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government’s only apparent salvation

comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. Will Jim Hacker

and his team of advisors be able to rescue the country from the edge?

Directed by DAVID GRINDLEY

In the days leading up to the last great German offensive of the First World War, Raleigh, an 18

year old solider joins a besieged company of soldiers in the British trenches. There he finds

his new comrades being led by his old school friend Stanhope, but discovers he is much

changed from the boy he left behind.

Journey’s End is the Olivier-nominated, Tony and Drama Desk award-winning production that won critical acclaim in

the West End and on Broadway.

MON 20 - SAT 25 JUNMon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS £10 OFF top 5 prices Mon 20 Jun

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The internationally acclaimed production The Shaolin Warriors is returning with a brand new

show before embarking on a new European tour.

This is a fully choreographed spectacular that features 22 professionally trained Kung-Fu

Masters; audiences will be amazed and thrilled by their death defying Kung-Fu disciplines

such as qigong, animal imitation boxing, drunken boxing and fighting with 18 kinds

of dangerous traditional weapons.

FRI 27 & SAT 28 MAY 7.30pm

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 top 5 prices Fri 27 May

FAMILY TICKET £68 Group of 4, max 2 adults

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MON 30 MAY - SAT 4 JUNMon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 top 5 prices Mon 30 May

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ROBERT POWELL stars in

By Keith Waterhousebased on the writings of Jeffrey Bernard

In a life devoted to alcohol, gambling and women, the ever-charming Jeffrey Bernard

distinguished himself by excess. From Bernard’s colourful contributions to the Spectator’s Low Life column, fellow Fleet Street legend Keith

Waterhouse created this gloriously funny and occasionally poignant production.

Robert Powell plays the tour-de-force title role and is best known for playing Jesus in Jesus

of Nazareth and Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps.

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A donation for each ticket sold will be made to the poppy appeal - supporting The British Legion

LAUGHTER WORKSHOPS1 hour Cost £180 + travel

Laughter, games and exercise help break down barriers, boost confidence, self-esteem and motivation, as well as giving a good laugh! Great for team building, health related sessions and conflict resolution. S1 – S6. Laughter workshops, in partnership with Joyworks, are also suitable for teacher training service days.

CREATIVE LEARNINGThis is just a taste of the workshops, talks and tours we provide. For more information or to apply for work experience please visit www.atgcreativelearning.co.uk/glasgow or contact us:

Karen TownsendCreative Learning ManagerEmail [email protected] 0141 240 1309

Alison Cowan (Wed-Fri)Learning Development Manager Email [email protected] Tel 0141 240 1310

The Creative Learning Department aims to enhance the theatre experience by providing fun and engaging activities for our audiences of all ages.

THE HABIT OF ART Fri 26 Nov Post-show TalkCost Free to ticket holders.

Meet the cast of this funny and thought provoking new play by Alan Bennett. Call 0844 871 7647 to book.

LORD OF THE FLIESA limited number of free, physically challenging dance workshops exploring themes and movement from Matthew Bourne’s exciting new adaptation of Lord of the Flies will be available. Please contact the Creative Learning Department for more information and to book.S1+ or vocational dance students.

KING LEARThe company will be delivering an education programme aimed at secondary school students. Please contact the Creative Learning department for more information.

CREATIVE LEARNING WORKSHOPS To book for any of the below please call Creative Learning on 0141 240 1309.

SPECIAL EFFECTS2 hours Cost £200 + travelCreate realistic cuts, bruises and burns using special effects make-up. Lots of blood and gory fun in this taster session – not for the faint hearted! P4+.This workshop is also available as an intensive half day session for secondary school pupils.

THEATRICAL MAKE-UP MASTER CLASSES2 hours Cost £200 + travelBlood sucking vampires, aliens, Cirque de Soleil, fantastical fantasy creatures or high fashion. Using prosthetic effects and water based make-up we can transform your entire class. P6 to S4.

THRILLER2 hours Cost £250 + travelTwo workshops in one! Turn your class into terrifying zombies with theatrical make-up then rise from the grave in a ghoulish dance routine. P6 to S4

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Fri 3 Dec - Sun 9 Jan Tue 18 Jan - Sat 19 Feb

Tue 8 & Wed 9 Mar Tue 5 - Sat 9 Apr Tue 11 - Sat 16 Apr

Tue 10 May - Sat 4 JunMon 25 - Sat 30 Apr

Wed 19 Oct - Sat 12 Nov

Mon 6 - Sat 11 Jun

Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jun

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To find out more about our events and marketing opportunities, please call the Development Department on 0141 240 1308.

HOW TO FIND US

The Theatre Royal is located at the very top of Hope Street at the junction of Cowcaddens Road to the north of Glasgow city centre. It is extremely well served by motorway access, secure parking, trains, underground and buses - all within yards of the theatre.

BY CAR Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on-foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq.

EASTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue

(Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right.

WESTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J17. Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left.

BY TRAIN - Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains). Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

BY TRAIN - Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of

Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www.networkrail.co.uk.

BY UNDERGROUND Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you.

BY BUS A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal. Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am - 12.30pm Sat.

BY COACH Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre. Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.

Ambassador theatre groupTheatre Royal Glasgow is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

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PRICE BAND A B C D E S

The Habit of Art

Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat

Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£26£27

£20.50

£23£24

£18.50

£19£20

£16.50

£16£17

£14.50

£13£14£12

£29£30

£23.50

Scottish Ballet Cinderella

Tue - Thu eves & Fri & Sat mats

Fri & Sat eves Thu mats

£25**

£28**

£21**

£22£26£18

£20£23£16

£18£22£14

£12£16£10

RSAMD £21.50 £20 £18.50 £16 £13.50

Go Dance Adults £11 Children £6

Lord of the Flies

Wed & Thu eves & Sat mat


£25£26£21

£22£23£18

£20£21£16

£18£19£14

£12£13£10

£28£29£24

King Lear £33.50 £30.50 £26.50 £26.50 £21.50

Scottish Ballet Alice



£24.50**

£27.50**

£20.50**

£21.50£25.50£17.50

£19.50£22.50£15.50

£17.50£21.50£13.50

£11.50£15.50£9.50

Flawless £21 £21 £21 £21 £21 £24

Swan Lake on Ice


Fri & Sat eves Wed & Thu mats

£29.50£31£22

£25£27£22

£22£23£18

£17£18£15

£13£15£13

£32.50£34£25

The Wiggles £17 £17 £17 £17 £17

Richard Alston £19.50 £17.50 £14.50 n/a n/a £22.50

Shaolin Warriors £22 £21 £20 £19 £13 £25

Jeffrey Bernard

Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat


£25£25£22

£22£22£19

£19£19£16

n/an/an/a

n/an/an/a

£27£28£25

Yes, Prime Minister

Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat


£24£26£22

£21£23£20

£18£20£17

n/an/an/a

n/an/an/a

£27£29£25

Shaun the Sheep £16.50 £16.50 £14.50 £14.50 £11.50 £16.50

Journey’s EndMon - Thu eves

& Sat matFri & Sat eves

Thu mat

£23£26£21

£20£23£18

£17£20£15

n/an/an/a

n/an/an/a

£26£29£24

PRICE BAND A B C D E S

Scottish Ballet Autumn 2011

Thu eveFri & Sat eves

£19*

£21*

£17£19

£15£16

£13£15

n/an/a

South PacificMon - Thu eves

& Sat matFri & Sat eves

Thu mat

£39.50£42

£34.50

£35.50£37.50£30.50

£30.50£34.50£25.50

£24.50£29.50£20.50

£19.50£24.50£14.50

£42.50£45

£37.50

Scottish Ballet The Sleeping

BeautyTue - Thu eves

& Sat matsFri & Sat eves

Tue & Thu mats

£25**

£28**

£21**

£22£26£18

£20£23£16

£18£22£14

£12£16£10

A B C D E F

Scottish Opera

StallsDress Circle

Upper CircleBalcony

£46£63£49£17

£36£61£36£10

£33£49£17

£25£42

£17£33 £17

BOOKING INFORMATION

PHONE SALES 0844 871 7647 (bkg fee)

Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm

GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm www.ambassadortickets.com/glasgow

BOOKING IN PERSONKing’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN. 10am - 6pm Mon - Sat (8pm on performance nights).Counter Sales for the evening’sperformances only after 6pm. Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA - open one hour before each performance, sales for that performance only.

BOOKING BY PHONE & ONLINEA transaction fee of £2.85 will be added to all telephone bookings, excluding Friends and group bookings to cover administration charges. For most productions prices are subject to a £2.50 per ticket fee online and a £1.50 per ticket fee by phone, excluding Friends and group bookings. For productions marked * a different per ticket fee structure will apply. Use Mastercard, Maestro and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed.

BOOKING BY POSTCheques are payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd. Post to: King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN.

CONDITIONS OF SALEPlease note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded.

FRIENDSOn shows marked with an all Friends can claim Friends Best Discounts (see show pages for details), £3 off price bands S - B on all Friday evenings and all matinees. Only one discount applicable per ticket. Subject to availability.

CONCESSIONSPrice bands A - C for Mon - Thu eves, some matinees and some onenight events. Full time students,unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF;

under 16s: £5 OFF. Concessionsmay vary - call 0844 871 7647 for full details.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS0141 240 1122 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri. Closed on Bank Holidays.For events marked the following rates apply: for most productions (price bands A - C on Mon-Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 40+ can save £5 off each ticket, groups of 20+ save £4, and groups of 10+ save £2.

For events marked the following rates apply (price bands A - D on Mon - Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 10+ save £3 off each ticket. One free ticket with every 20 tickets sold.

Separate group discounts apply to some shows. Special school rates are also available to groups of 10+ pupils / full-time students.

GROUP ADVISERSYou can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of 7 Group Advisers who cover most of West and Central Scotland. Your local Group Adviser can handle your request for a group of 10+, help you to make substantial savings, offer additional discount on your tickets for a first group visit (conditions apply), answer any queries you may have on extended payment terms and priority booking and arrange a backstage tour or an illustrated talk to your group depending on the distance from the theatre. For details of your nearest Group Adviser call our Groups Department on 0141 240 1122.

EQUAL ACCESSThe Theatre Royal welcomes and provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. There is level access to the Stalls, Café Royal and adapted toilets. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls for all performances and guide dogs are welcome. The Theatre Royal has an infra-red system to aid people with hearing difficulties. For full details of all facilities for people with disabilities please contact the Box Office. Our brochure is available on

audio-tape. To receive a copy, please call the Box Office on 0844 871 7647.Disabled customers are entitled to £5off on all performances (subject toavailability). Customers who requireadditional assistance to attend thetheatre, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking.

Audio Described Performance

Signed Performance

Captioned Performance

Touch Tour

GIFT VOUCHERSAn ideal present; gift vouchers can be exchanged at either the Theatre Royal or King’s. Call the Box Office for details.

REFRESHMENTS - BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW

Café Royal - fully licensed and open on performance days 2 hours before each show commences and during intervals.

Circle Café - situated in the Hemmings Foyer of the Dress Circle level providing drinks 60 minutes before each performance commences.

There are fully licensed bars on all levels of the auditorium, open before performances and during the interval.

RESTORATION £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the restoration of the Theatre Royal.

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The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. Glasgow Theatres Ltd reserve the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary.

Data ProtectionWe would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and / or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions. Prices are correct at the time of going to press,

however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. Price band S relates to Superior seats

situated in the Stalls and Dress Circle.

* Front Dress Circle seats are an additional £3** Front Dress Circle seats are an additional £7,

£5 for Thu mats.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

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Theatre Royal Brochure Winter 2010