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OPENING HOURS: MON - SAT 10AM - 6PM Opening is extended on performance evenings to 15 minutes after ourlast performance starts (exc. Vic Bar productions).

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RESERVATIONSTickets can be reserved for three days without payment. Tickets reserved three days prior tothe performance will be held until 1 hour beforethe performance starts. Please note if we donot receive payment within this period we willrelease your tickets for general sale.

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CONCESSIONSChildren (under 16 or over16 in full-time education); Students; Senior Citizens; Jobseekers Allowance,Disability Living Allowance, Personal IndependencePayment and Employment + Support Allowancerecipients;Young Scot Card holders; and membersof Equity, BECTU, the Musicians’ Union and ScottishSociety of Playwrights. Concessions are subjectto availability and proof of entitlement must beshown when purchasing or collecting tickets,otherwise the difference will be charged.

GROUP BOOKINGGroup bookings over 10 can be held without payment for up to two weeks after booking.Groups may also be eligible for discounts uponbooking. Contact our Box Office for furtherinformation.

TERMS + CONDITIONS OF BOOKINGFull terms and conditions of booking are available from our Box Office.

HOW TO GET TO THE TRONBY FOOT The Tron can easily be spotted on Trongate by theold steeple with the blue clock face. Entrance to the theatreand bar is on Chisholm Street.

BY UNDERGROUND The nearest Subway station is St Enoch.

BY TRAIN The Tron is a 10 minute walk from Glasgow Centralor Queen Street Stations; 3 minutes from Argyle Street and 5 minutes from High Street stations.

BY BUS The Tron is on many bus routes including: 16, 18, 19, 31, 40, 61, 62, 240, 255, 262, 263.

PARKING Nearby car parks include King Street NCP andAlbion Street Q Park. Blue Badge parking is available onChisholm Street.

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TRUSTS + FOUNDATIONS:The ADAPT TrustArts & BusinessBBC Children In NeedBellahouston Bequest FundSylvia Aitken Charitable TrustThe W.A. Cargill FundClore Duffield FoundationGarfield Weston FoundationPaul Hamlyn FoundationThe Gordon Fraser Charitable TrustThe Hugh Fraser FoundationElaine + Joe Gerber TrustThe Jennie S. Gordon Memorial FoundationThe Inchrye TrustJohn Liston Scottish Charitable TrustThe Lynn FoundationThe W.M. Mann FoundationThe Merchants House of GlasgowRobertson TrustThe Saints + Sinners Club of ScotlandWestern Recreation ClubThe James Wood Bequest Foundation

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WELCOME TO THE TRON SUMMER SEASONI always feel that the Tron distinguishes itself from every other theatresimply by the diverse range of shows it presents. We are ever-mindfulof the very eclectic tastes amongst Glasgow theatre-goers and try torespond accordingly. This summer programme certainly exemplifiesthat diversity.

On the one hand we have a cutting edge and very provocative seriesof new work and debate in our Mayfesto programme, as well as playsby the heavyweight of contemporary English dramatists Howard Barker.At the other end of the spectrum we present Hardeep SinghKohli’s Indian Takeaway together with, on a slightly more bizarreculinary note, Tron Theatre Company’s own summer delight, CannibalWomen Of Mars, which is a mad intergalactic rock’n’roll romp withgreat songs by Belle and Sebastian’s Mick Cooke (no pun intended).

Other visiting theatre company highlights include Some OtherMother, which will be staged during a very busy Refugee Week; andthe return of the celebrated Irish company Blue Raincoat with the final(and best) part of their Flann O’Brien trilogy, The Poor Mouth.

In terms of work by and for young people, Tron Skillshops re-stage oneof their favourite pieces from the past ten years, Multiplex; we onceagain play host to the Merchant City Festival with a programme ofwork for family audiences (as well as a series of indoor performancesas part of Surge); and Scottish Youth Theatre round off the season withtheir production of a modern Scottish classic, Mary Queen of ScotsGot Her Head Chopped Off.

Plenty to choose from…I hope to see you down here.

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We will be installing a new box office system tocoincide with the launch of our Summer seasonbrochure. From a customer perspective, therewill be no significant change to the way in whichwe operate, and, if you’ve given us permission tohold your data on our system, then this willautomatically be transferred to the new system.

We hope people will notice an improvement inrelation to how online ticketing is managed. Ournew system is real-time; it will allow you to selectyour own seats; to see stage views from yourselected seat; and to manage your own customeraccount. We’re also dropping our onlinetransaction fee of 50p.

We’re working very hard to ensure a smoothtransition from the old system, and wouldwelcome any feedback that customers may wantto share with us about their experience of theprocess, or of using the new system online. Youcan email us on box.office@tron.co.uk or call0141 552 4267.

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WRITTEN BY MICK COOKE,GORDON DAVIDSON +ALAN WILKINSONDIRECTED BY ANDY ARNOLD DESIGNED BY KENNY MILLERMUSICAL DIRECTION BY GORDON DOUGALL

WORLD PREMIERETWENTYTWO PRODUCTIONS + TRON THEATRE COMPANYWITH LIMELIGHT PRESENT

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It’s 2113 and Martian princesses Yasmin and Pippa are aboutto be initiated in the man-eating rituals of their cursed planet.On the menu are Jaxxon McGhee and Largs Lido, twounsuspecting jobless 21-year-olds, newly arrived from anovercrowded and cruel Earth. But when Yasmin and Jaxxonrebel against their destiny, they trigger an interplanetary crisis,with the Martian Queen baying for blood and the Presidentof Earth looking to indulge his own appetite for destruction.

Romance, rock’n’roll and rudeness collide in this epic musicaltale of star-crossed lovers thrown together by fate. But in asolar system that doesn’t care as long as there is food on thetable, who will end up inside who?

SUITABLE FOR 16YRS+ CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL REFERENCES

Songs by BAFTA winning composer and member of Belle and Sebastian,Mick Cooke. Book by Gordon Davidson and Alan Wilkinson.

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Surrounded by newspapers detailing horrificlocal crimes, two sisters build a fragile andfantastical web of stories in order to keepthe dangers outside at bay. But when realityfinally crashes in, their carefully constructedworld can never be the same.

Kirsty Housley is an award-winning director(inaugural Oxford Samuel Beckett TheatreTrust Award, 2011 Northern Stage TitlePending Award) who has worked forComplicite, the National Theatre, WestYorkshire Playhouse, the RSC, Told By AnIdiot and Paines Plough. Her debut play as awriter is a taut psychological thriller aboutwhat happens when you love someone somuch that all you want to do is protect them.

‘…enormously audacious...theaudience is gripped until the finalseconds. Beckett himself would haveadmired their innovation…’ EVENING STANDARD (ForCue Deadly directed by Kirsty Housley)

Written and workshopped with the support of the National TheatreStudio and New Writing South, Bandageswas commissioned by CornExchange, Newbury and is funded by Arts Council England.

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MAYFESTO, an emerging boutique event onthe Scottish festival landscape, focusesthis year on IDENTITY in all its forms – frompsychological thrillers amongst sisters andtormented inmates in Long Kesh, to oral historiesfrom Glasgow Asians, one woman’s witty exploration ofviolence, to a Serbian man’s encounter with his audiencethrough a lie detector test.We enter the mind of Steve Jobs (a sell-outshow in Edinburgh 2012) and examine theprice of everything with Daniel Bye. We haverehearsed readings, Stage to Page, works-in-progress, and a debate with a panel ofexperts on the future of Scottish culture.

And the most expensive ticket price? £10! What festival can compete with that?

ANDY ARNOLD, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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BOOK AND SAVEBuy for 2 shows and get 20% off*Buy for 3 shows and get 30% off *

*Excludes readings, debates and Plays in Progress events. Tickets must be purchased together.

WRITTEN + DIRECTED BY KIRSTY HOUSLEY

SUITABLE FOR AGES 14YRS+ CONTAINS SOME NUDITY + VIOLENCE

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DANIEL BYE PRESENTS

These urgent questions and others are answered inThe Price of Everything, a performance lecture aboutvalue. Daniel Bye’s whistle-stop tour of bizarre factsand impassioned arguments is occasionally shambolicand often tendentious, but always a joy to watch.

Comic, provocative, and possibly a tiny bit sad, this showis a must if you’ve ever wondered about the differencebetween the price of an object and its value.

And you get a free glass of milk.

‘…the future of British theatre…’ THE TIMESwww.danielbye.co.uk

SAT 11MAY 7.45PM £8

FIONA SOE PAING, GEIN WONG + ZORRAS PRESENT

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FIONA SOE PAING IS SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE SCOTLAND

How much is beauty worth?

What will people pay for an air guitaron eBay?

Can I have a glass of milk?

Local performance sensation Zorras teams up withAberdeen’s Fiona Soe Paing and Toronto’s Gein Wong tobring you multimedia tales from Burma, Venezuela, Canada,China and Scotland. An international, interdisciplinaryodyssey through migration, race, (dis)ability and gender,The Poetry of Fences creates an incisive, humourous,strange and engaging experience.

‘…the images come so fast you sometimes feellike a Slinky falling down the stairs, yet theemotion and intention are clear, moving, andoften funny…’ ����THE SKINNY

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VANISHING POINT PRESENTS

An investigation takes place on stage. The subject ofthe investigation is called Damir Todorovic, born in Vršacand Serbian by birth. Damir wants to confront his past,hooked up to a lie detector. Did certain things reallyhappen, or are they just the product of his imagination?

In January 1993 he was sent to the war in Bosnia. Hedid not want to shoot. He did not want to serve hiscountry. His life was in danger. What really happenedthere? Has his memory transformed reality? Is itpossible to figure it out using a polygraph?

As It Is examines the categories of true and false asimportant social issues, especially in Europeantransition countries facing identity crises.

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GILDED BALLOON PRESENTS

As a self-confessed ‘worshipper at the church of Apple’,playwright Mike Daisey’s hilarious and harrowing talewill make you question what you thought you knewabout one of the world’s most beloved brands.Exploring the legality and morality of electronicsweatshops in China, complete with armed guards,underage workers and disturbing tales of the toxiceffects of hexane in these factories, The Agony andEcstasy of Steve Jobs is an emboldened and passionatediatribe that has gotten under the skin of audiencesand media alike.

BY DAMIR TODOROVIC (VANISHING POINT ASSOCIATE ARTIST)

MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO A CONTRIBUTION OF THE CANTON OF FRIBOURG TO CULTURE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF POUR-CENT CULTUREL MIGROS + FONDS CULTUREL SUD

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A BELLUARD BOLLWERK INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PRODUCTION.

Internationally acclaimed company Vanishing Point presents this newwork from their Artistic Associate.

‘…I will never be the same after seeing that show…’ Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-Founder, THE NEW YORK TIMES

‘…a fantastically good story and one that if you have an iPhone in your pocket, you won’t want to hear…’ THE GUARDIAN

DEBATE:WHO RUNSSCOTTISH CULTURE?(AND WHAT IS IT ANYWAY?)

THU9MAY 7.45PM FREE BUT TICKETED When Alasdair Gray’s article Settlers and Colonists waspublished in the journal Unstated: Writers on ScottishIndependence at the end of 2012, it caused a mediasensation, as debate raged over who really runs theScottish cultural landscape. Do Scots have the confidenceto do it themselves or are they relying on English‘colonists’ as Gray asserted? In an evening of debate anddiscussion a panel of Scottish based artists, culturalcommentators and journalists come together to debatethe issue.

‘...a richly thoughtful show... with a quiet sense of poetry...’ THE SCOTSMAN

‘...an affable, generous, and beguiling performance, it packs a punch...’ THE HERALD

WED 1 - SAT 4MAY 8PM £7 (£5)

JENNA WATT PRESENTS

In 2010 a friend of Jenna’s was the victim of a violent attack.After discovering there were bystanders at the scene,Jenna created Flâneurs in an attempt to understand whywe choose to intervene or not and asks whether ‘onepunch is enough’ to provoke an intervention.

Flâneurs is a new piece of theatre that explores thenature of violence in our cities and attempts to deconstructthe ‘bystander effect’ – the larger the crowd the less likelyit is that anyone will intervene.

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THE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS

It’s 1974, rioting prisoners have set fire to Long Kesh jailin Belfast and much of the prison is destroyed.

This new play by multi award-winning writer SeamasKeenan, directed by BAFTA award-winning ScottishFilm & TV director Kenny Glenaan (Spooks, Wired),follows five prisoners now pitched into a world ofviolence, paranoia and hunger as they struggle againstBritish soldiers, each other and their own personaldemons.

Produced by The Playhouse for Derry Londonderry’s2013 UK City of Culture programme, this powerful andcaptivating play was met with critical acclaim.

BY SEAMAS KEENANDIRECTED BY KENNY GLENAAN

NOTE: THIS PLAY CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, NUDITYAND SCENES THAT SOME AUDIENCE MEMBERS MAY FINDDISTURBING. SUITABLE FOR 18YRS+

‘...the production was exceptional...powerful yet provocative...the audience was hooked from the moment they stepped into the unique theatre setting...’���� BELFAST TELEGRAPH

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The Black MonkBY STUART PATERSONFrom the story byANTON CHEKHOV

Imagine if Chekhov had writtena new play which had neverbeen performed…until now.

Renowned Scottish playwright,Stuart Paterson has translatedmany of Chekhov’s best knownplays. Stuart has now turned hisattention to Chekhov’sremarkable short story, TheBlack Monk, a tale of genius,love and delusion. He has usedhis knowledge of Chekhov’splays to write it as Chekhovmight have written it, had hewritten a play and not a story.

This is the first rehearsed readingof The Black Monk, with a castof leading Scottish actors.

SAT 4 MAY 8.30PM £3

MAKESHIFT BROADCAST PRESENTS

Putting Words in My MouthTim’s leaving. A group of friendsgather for one last meal beforehe goes. Fiona’s confronting anethical dilemma, while Alice wantseveryone to just sit down andeat. The table is set, and it’s timeto make some decisions.

Delving into the ethics of ourdecisions about food, MakeshiftBroadcast explore what it means togive up certain foods, and whatelse we might have given up alongthe way, exploring why we eat whatwe eat, and how this shapes us.

‘...opens up rich seams ofchildhood memory, familyhistory, ethical debate andpolitical thought...’���� THE SCOTSMAN

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WITH INDUSTRY GUEST ANDY ARNOLD

Three scenes of brand new plays receiveintensive, hour-long workshops followed byperformed readings and heated debate!

FRI 10 MAY 8.30PM £3

PLAYWRIGHTS’ STUDIO SCOTLAND PRESENTS

One Wild and Precious LifeSix scenes from brand newplays by Colin Clark, AlanGordon, Xana Marwick,Michael Panikkou, Lesley Wilsonand Morna Young, performed,script-in-hand, by an ensembleof professional actors.

Every year, Playwrights’ Studioselects six early careerplaywrights to be mentored byexperienced professionalwriters over a six month period.During 2013, playwrights havebeen mentored by PeterArnott, Paddy Cunneen andClare Duffy.

Rehearsed reading.

Stage to Page has established itself as one of Glasgow’s liveliestregular events, happening on the last Monday of every month,usually at the CCA, but occasionally at other venues throughoutthe city.

For more information on how to submit a scene for selection byAndy or if you would like to direct or perform in a scene, visit:www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk/stagetopage.htmor email: info@playwrightstudio.co.uk

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Red Fish is a passionate cry for justice. Two youngpeople are caught up in the madness of an industrialKlondike in the north Highland coastal town ofBunillidh. Fortunes are made and lost exploiting oneof nature’s last natural commodities – fish.

But these are mysterious red fish. No-one knows wherethey came from but with them has come cash, heroin,drink, violence and tragedy.

Peggy and Calum try to live, to love, in a world whereto survive is to succeed.

TUE 14 - SAT 18MAY 6.30PM + 8.30PM£7 (£5)

ENORMOUS YES PRESENTS

#sleeptightbobbycairnsBobby thinks as long as he keeps hitting thesnooze button we’ll ignore the alarms andkeep our eyes shut. He’s wrong. In responseto city-wide anger over Cllr Robert Cairns’(BWP, Ward 22 Thraunston East) vocal supportof controversial plans to combat knife crime

in Glasgow’s East End by enforcing a district-wide curfew,we invite all true Better World Pioneers to take up the penwith us and attend at least one #neednothing letter writingparty ahead of the City Council vote scheduled for May29th. We don’t need curfews. We don’t need Bobby. We#neednothing.

Developed from #neednothing, presented at Arches LIVE2012,#sleeptightbobbycairns is a thought-provoking newperformance which invites you to become campaignersfor a cause that will bring about the Better World.

http://enormousyes.com

SUN19 MAY 8PM £3

GEORGE GUNN + IAIN MACDONALD PRESENT

REHEARSED READING:

FRI 3 - SUN 5MAY 4.30PM £2

ANKUR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Jukebox is an intergenerational exploration of homeand belonging. This unique participation experiment isdevised from the participants’ own stories of arriving,settling and growing up in Glasgow, this performancecelebrates the Asian Diaspora and how family historyand cultural identity are shaped through music.

Jukebox is where sound, film and physical theatre fuseacross a dramatic narrative following the journey fromthe Punjab to Scotland and the contrast between thesetwo worlds.

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Tron Studio is our Adult Community Company. For furtherinformation or details on how to join contact DeborahMcArthur (Acting) Education Manager on 0141 559 5310 or deborah.mcarthur@tron.co.uk

THU 16 - SAT 18 MAY 8PM £7 MATINEE SAT 2.30PM

TRON STUDIO PRESENTS

DIRECTED BY GARETH NICHOLLS

Have you ever followed the crowd because it’s easier?Have you ever done something that you never thought you would? Something that’s so not you?Well have you? We have. We all have. And it’s not all bad. Honest.

Bandwagon is the story of jumping on board withoutknowing why. It’s the story of mass hysteria, political fadsand the compulsion to join in regardless. It’s the storyof hopping on, falling off and learning who you are inthe process.

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CHANGING HOUSE

THU 30 MAY - SAT 1 JUN 8PM

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THE POSSIBILITIESDIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS

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ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS

Victory is perhaps the most popular andenduring of all Barker’s plays. Set in theimmediate aftermath of the restoration ofCharles II, the play charts the journey ofthe widow of a leading parliamentarian,Bradshaw, as she gathers up the pieces ofher disinterred and dismembered husband’sbody. An affirmation of the human spirit intimes of chaos, Victory’s ‘dark matter’ isshot through with flashes of wit andhumour as Barker explores the outerreaches of human behaviour in the midstof political, social and moral upheaval.

Howard Barker, poet, radical theatrepioneer, and one of Britain’s greatestliving playwrights, forges into his fifthdecade of prolific, challenging andhighly original theatre writing. Tocelebrate the long association theROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLANDhas with his work, they revisit twopivotal pieces in the development ofhis unique voice in partnership withthe TRON THEATRE.

By contrast with the relativelyconventional narrative form of Victory,The Possibilities, regularly performedaround the world, is a cycle of short,intense theatrical meditations in arange of imagined historical settings inwhich characters act against their own

On the Verge @ the Tron is a festivalof diverse theatrical works from someof the country’s exciting new voices.Audiences are invited to share in theexploratory processes of emergingartists from the Royal Conservatoireof Scotland’s BA Acting and MusicalTheatre Courses. Artists will questionand push the boundaries of thetheatrical form through work-in-progress performances of new writing;devised musical theatre andimprovisational performances based

upon deconstructing classical text;visual art; mythology and ourcontemporary existence: to questionand challenge our own understanding of the world we live in...

On the Verge promises to be raw,provocative and exciting.

Please note: There will be two newworks performed each evening.

On the Verge @the Arches is also on 27 + 28 JUN withnew works from the MA in Classical and ContemporaryText course. Visit www.arches.co.uk for more information.

instincts, but in doing so, both refineand complicate their humanity. Onceagain, individuals are placed in extremeand uncertain circumstances and mustweigh their options before makingimpossible choices.

ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRON THEATRE

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VICTORY:CHOICES INREACTIONDIRECTED BY HUGH HODGART

ON THE VERGE

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SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Everyone loves a curry, after all, it is Britain’snational dish! Broadcaster, writer andCelebrity Masterchef finalist HardeepSingh Kohli is on a mission to find thebest Indian takeaway in the UK.

For his third national touring show, followingtwo sell-out years on the road and at theEdinburgh Festival, Hardeep will order atakeaway live on stage for delivery to thetheatre, having selected one from audiencesuggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com.

Hardeep will then race against time tocook his own sumptuous feast before thetakeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll besharing recipe tips, anecdotes andwonderful stories of his shared Scottishand Indian heritage. The show culminateswith some lucky audience memberscoming on stage to sample both meals.Make sure you book early for a good seatto be first in the queue!

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‘…a production of huge charm and substance…’ THE IRISH EXAMINER

BLUE RAINCOAT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

BY FLANN O’BRIENADAPTED BY JOCELYN CLARKE

MOUTHBlue Raincoat Theatre Company return tothe Tron with their production of ThePoor Mouth, the final part of a trilogy oforiginal stage adaptations from the majornovels of Flann O’Brien.

O’Brien’s famous satire on the Irish andtheir culture recounts the story ofBonaparte O’Connassa from the day of hisbirth through a series of bloodcurdlingadventures, eventually leading to a falsemurder charge and when “safe in jail andfree from the miseries of life”, he writes

this most affecting memoir of our times.

The Poor Mouth was nominatedfor Best Director and Best

Actor at the 2012 IrishTimes Theatre Awards.

www.blueraincoat.comBLUE RAINCOAT GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT OF CULTURE IRELAND

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MARYQUEEN OF SCOTSGOT HER HEADCHOPPED OFF

SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

‘Once upon a time, there were twa queens on thewan green island, and the wan green island wassplit inty twa kingdoms. But no equal kingdoms . . .’

Returning to the Tron Theatre for the 37th annualSummer Festival, Scottish Youth Theatre proudlypresents Mary Queen of Scots Got Her HeadChopped Off as part of a summer series ofIndependence? productions, written by The Scots Makarand Scottish Youth Theatre patron, Liz Lochhead.

Mary and Elizabeth are two women with much incommon, but more that sets them apart.

Following the death of her husband, the beautiful MaryStuart has returned from France to rule Scotland, acountry she neither knows nor understands. Ill-prepared to rule in her own right, Mary has failed tolearn what her cousin, Elizabeth Tudor, knows only toowell, that a queen must rule with her head, not her heart.

WRITTEN BY LIZ LOCHHEADDIRECTED BY MARY MCCLUSKEYDESIGNED BY KENNY MILLERMUSICAL DIRECTION + COMPOSITION BY ROSS BROWN

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TRON SKILLSHOPS PRESENTS

WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HILLDIRECTED BY DEBORAH McARTHURORIGINAL MUSIC BY RJ McCONNELL

MULTIPLEX

There’s three types of ushers, right. There’sPlankton…they’re the lowest of the low.Don’t know anything. Then there’s theDudes, they’re you know, cool. But theydon’t know their movies. And top of thefood chain, there’s the Buffs. Knoweverything about every movie ever made,and to them, right, cinema…it’s not justentertainment, it’s life.

As part of Tron Participation’s 10th birthdaycelebrations, some of the favourite piecesmade and presented by Skillshops groupsover the past ten years are being re-staged. Multiplex was first presented in2008. The 2013 re-staging will be done bythe current S3-S6 group.

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NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS

What if you wanted your best friend Nathan’stwo goldfish so much, that you would swapanything you had for them? Anything.Absolutely. Anything. Even your Dad...

Well that’s just what Tom does and whenMum finds out, she’s not best pleased andTom and his little sister have to ‘GO GETDAD BACK!’ Unfortunately though, it’s notthat simple. Nathan doesn’t have Dad anymore. He swapped him for Vashti’s electricguitar. And Vashti swapped Dad, with Blinky,for a Gorilla mask. And Blinky swapped

Dad, with Patti, for Galveston the rabbit. AndPatti lives a very, very long way away. Youngaudiences are invited to help Tom and his sisteron their mission to ‘get Dad back!’

A delightful show which is a little bit about beinga sibling, and a little bit about being a genius.

THE DAY ISWAPPEDMY DAD FOR TWOGOLDFISH

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLAND 17 - 23 JUNE

FRI 14 + SAT 15 JUNE 7.45PM £16 (£12)TRON THEATRE COMPANY+ SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL SUPPORTED BY STELLAR QUINES + ON AT FIFE PRESENT

SOME OTHER MOTHERBY AJ TAUDEVIN DIRECTED BY CATRIN EVANS

High up in a Glasgow tower block, ten-year old Starand her mother await the outcome of their claimfor asylum. As Mama’s mind fragments under thepressure of their unknown future, Star constructs apoetic and fantastical world of her own.

Programmed at the heart of Refugee WeekScotland, Some Other Mother is a story of lossand survival which explores the traumatising impact ofthe asylum system, regardless of the outcome.

‘…the emotional impact is shattering andbeautifully conveyed…’ ����THE SCOTSMAN

SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE SCOTLAND, ROBIN’S FUND + SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL

Refugee Week Scotland is an exciting programme of events happeningacross the country to celebrate the contributions refugees have madeto Scotland, the communities that have welcomed them and tobroaden understanding about why people seek sanctuary.

MON 17 JUNE 6PM INVITATION ONLY

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLANDLAUNCHThe launch of Refugee Week Scotland kicks offwith highlights of the week ahead. For moreinformation contact: arts@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk

TUE 18 JUNE 7.45PM £6 (£3)IGNITE THEATRE PRESENTS

NO LOGODEVISED BY IGNITE THEATRE’S JUNIOR COMPANYSCRIPTED BY AILEEN RITCHIE

A child arrives in Scotland. Strange land, strangelanguage and a culture obsessed with brands –what you wear rather than who you are. Inspiredby an idea from a company member NgqabuthoMpofu, Ignite’s juniors bring you a challenging anduplifting comedy about growing up and the labelsthat are put on you.

WED 19 + THU 20 JUNE 7.45PM £6 (£4)SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL+ CITIZENS’ THEATREPRESENT

SONGS FROM HERE WE STAY+ DOCUMENTARY LAUNCHFollowing the success of community theatre andmusic production Here We Stay at the Citizens’Theatre in November 2012, we invite you to enjoya collection of songs and key moments from thisevocative and moving production. Celebrate thelaunch of a powerful and insightful documentary

MAIN AUDITORIUM

For full listings and information from the end of May visit www.refugeeweekscotland.com

BY NEIL GAIMAN AND DAVE MCKEANIN A NEW ADAPTATION CREATED BY LU KEMPAND ABIGAIL DOCHERTYWRITTEN BY OLIVER EMANUELDIRECTED BY LU KEMP

Please note that this is an interactive, promenade performance whichmoves from space to space, within the venue. If you have any specificaccess requirements please contact the National Theatre of Scotlanddirectly on 0141 221 0970 or info@nationaltheatrescotland.com

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLSPlease call the box office for more information.

GOLDFISH FAMILY FUN EVENT, TRON FOYERSAT 25 MAY 12PM - 1.45PMCome and swap a toy, a book or even a Dad at our swap table!Free, creative and fun family activities will be taking placebetween shows in the foyer. All welcome.

SUITABLE FOR AGES 6 - 10YRS

MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL FAMILY ZONESAT 27+ SUN 28 JULY 1PM - 5PM FREE

Chisholm Street, Parnie Street and the top of King Street will comealive with interactive events and spontaneous performances for childrenand families and the Tron will be the hub of a whole range of activities,including theatre shows and special Tall and Tiny Tales sessions.

Full details will be available soon fromwww.merchantcityfestival.com

SUN 28 JULY £6TINY TALE 2PMTALL TALE 3.30PMBOOKING: 0141 552 4267

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visual theatre company aiming to create workthat ignites the imagination.

‘…a truly striking and accomplished pieceof visual theatre…’ TOTAL THEATREwww.tortoiseinanutshell.com

TUE 18 + WED 19 JUNE 6.15PM £3TERRA INCOGNITA PRESENTS

MY FRIEND SELMA (WORK IN PROGRESS)

“When I was seven years old, my dad set up acharity to help people in danger escape the warin Bosnia. Fifty Bosnians arrived in big coaches.We moved into an old boarding school withthese refugees, to help them settle in. We livedthere for four months. It was brilliant – therewas a playground in my front garden, we had lotsof visitors, people were always feeding me and Ilearnt to ride a bike! But the best thing aboutliving there was meeting my friend Selma.”

Terra Incognita presents a development sharingof their new production for 2014.

Victoria Beesley shares her own memories ofliving in an old boarding school in Leeds with fiftyrefugees and some of the stories of the refugeesshe lived with.

FRI 21 + SAT 22 JUNE 6PM £5A MOMENT’S PEACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

BORDER CONTROL:HERITAGEAfter its successful launch in October 2012,Border Control is back with two nights of newperformance work and writing exploring thevisible and invisible borders we create, followedby discussion. This time they will be asking artiststo explore how our relationships with bordersare impacted and/or defined by our heritage.

What do you choose to bring with you? And what do you leave behind?

‘…I love that the work is a stimulus forpolitical and social discussion, ratherthan solely about the development of apiece of theatre. For me, that’s whatmade this event so special…’ PARTICIPATING WRITER, BORDER CONTROL 2012

www.amomentspeace.co.uk

VICTORIAN BAR

FRI 14 - SAT 22 JUNE 12.30 - 2.30PM (EXC SUN 16 JUNE)

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLANDFESTIVAL LOUNGETake some time out to relax in our comfortablefestival lounge. A chance to share highlights withothers attending the festival, browse materialsrelated to the Refugee Week Scotlandprogramme or simply chill out.

We will also be holding a number of informal‘artist meets’ in the lounge throughout the festival.

Visit www.refugeeweekscotland.com for more details fromthe end of May.

FRI 14 - SAT 22 JUNE 12.30 - 2.30PM (EXC SUN 16 JUNE)

REFUGEE SURVIVAL TRUST PRESENTS

MAKING IT HOMEThe Refugee Survival Trustinvites you to experience aninstallation of four short films,created by refugee and asylumseeking women from Maryhill(Glasgow) and local womenfrom Pilton (Edinburgh) inresponse to poems about home andbelonging. This fascinating project has seen twovery different groups of women build bridges ofdialogue, awareness and understanding byexploring their individual stories and heritage.

SAT 22 JUNE 8.15PM £8 (£6)

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLANDHERITAGE FINALERefugee Week Scotland closes with a vibrantand colourful finale of music and dance acts.

Programme includes: an extract of MaryhillIntegration Network and Barrowland Ballet’sBreakthrough, a new dance and theatre piece,featuring live music and professional andcommunity dancers that reflects experiences ofcoming to a new place; Colours of Life byAlbscott, a breathtaking collection of folk dancesperformed by women from Kosovo, Albania, Iran,Lithuania, Tanzania, Portugal, Germany, Irelandand Scotland; a showcase of traditional andcontemporary costumes hand-made by theMother Teresa Women’s Group; and much moreto be announced.For details of the full finale line-up visitwww.refugeeweekscotland.com

CHANGING HOUSE

FRI 14 + SAT 15 JUNE 6.15PM £10 (£7.50)TORTOISE IN A NUTSHELL PRESENTS

GRITAmy pores over the memories of her late father,a war photographer, journeying into his pastworking in conflict zones across the globe.

Examining the stories behind the lens, threeperformers conjure up dazzling images withcardboard, sand and shadow. The piece is apoignant study inspired by real experiences ofchildren and young people in worlds of conflict.

Grit blends puppetry, projection and objectmanipulation to create an intimate and engagingpiece of visual theatre.

Tortoise in a Nutshell are an Edinburgh based

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLAND IS CO-ORDINATEDBY SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCILwww.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk

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of the project created by refugee participantssupported by Urbancroft Films.

This event provides a unique opportunity to hearthe reflections of those seeking refuge in Glasgowtoday and celebrates the rich and diverse lifestories of refugees and local residents in Glasgow.

‘…so charged with energy and so rich inits variety, that it fairly takes the breathaway...the music soars and sings…’ ����THE SCOTSMAN ON HERE WE STAY

FRI 21 JUNE 6PM FREE BUT TICKETEDIN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BRITISH RED CROSS, SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL + THE NATIONALUNION OF JOURNALISTS

REFUGEE WEEK SCOTLANDMEDIA AWARDS

This annual fixture in the Refugee Week Scotlandprogramme awards exceptional and fair reportingof asylum and refugee issues in the Scottish media.For more information visit www.refugeeweekscotland.com

FRI 21 JUNE 8.15PM £16 (£12)

BRITISH RED CROSS COMEDY NIGHT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SCOTTISH COMEDY AGENCY + THE STAND COMEDY CLUB

Join us for the seventh British Red Cross RefugeeWeek Comedy Night. An evening of first-classstand-up comedy brought to you by the world'slargest humanitarian organisation. This year theBritish Red Cross are proud to be working inassociation with the Scottish Comedy Agencyand The Stand Comedy Club. Past highlightshave included Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle andStephen K Amos. Full line up to be confirmed,but expect big names and even bigger laughs.

SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE SCOTLAND, THE CRAIGNISH AND THE RUSSELL TRUSTS

PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CO-OP, SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY,MARYHILL INTEGRATION NETWORK AND WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN /PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT. FUNDED BY CREATIVE SCOTLAND.

WED 5 JUN, 3 JUL + 7 AUG 8.30PM £2WORD FACTORY PRESENTS

WORD PLAYWORD PLAY events are innovative spokenword opportunities working to a novel theme,where visiting musicians and performers finda genuine welcome. Everyone is invited totake part in the evening, showcasing work, beit poetry, prose or music. The Word Factorywill also perform themed work as a group atsome point during the evening. We welcomenew members to the performance/creativewriting group Word Factory which meets onFridays 1pm to 3pm at the Tron.

SUN12 MAY,16 JUN,14 JUL +11 AUG 3-5PM £7(£5)

DR SKETCHY’S ANTI-ART SCHOOLDr Sketchy’s models are burlesque stars,contortionists, fire-jugglers, tattooed beefcakes,cabaret artistes and sideshow freaks and theirsnappy poses are accompanied by live music,interspersed with performances andcompetitions. Basic art materials are available.

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PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENTS IN THE VICTORIAN BAR ARE 18YRS+

ANNOUNCING OUR CHRISTMAS SHOWS FOR 2013

PREVIEWS 29 NOV - 1 DEC £9

TUE 4 DEC - SAT 5 JAN £8 - £18 FAMILY TICKET £54 (£38 OFF-PEAK)

WRITTEN BY JOHNNY McKNIGHTDIRECTED + DESIGNED BY KENNY MILLER

PETER PANTO AND THEINCREDIBLE STINKERBELL

All children grow up – except one. Peter.

You see, he’s not like the others. He can fly. Hehas a sworn enemy in the evil Captain New Look,who has one hand and one cheesy-pineapple-on-a-stick for the other. Peter also has a bestfriend, Stinkerbell. She’s a fairy but she’s no fool.She’s got magic flatulence and powerful rifts thatshe’s willing to turn on full force to any girl thatcomes between her and her love Peter.

Enter Wendy. Wet West End Wendy. She’s fallingfor Peter, but Stinkerbell would rather she felloff a cliff.

Will Stinkerbell get her man? Will Captain NewLook swap his hook for a Dyson attachment?And how will we manage to fly anyone whenthere’s no flying rig?

Find out in this year’s Tron panto!

SAT 7 DEC WED 11 DEC

SAT 30 NOV - TUE 24 DEC £8 FAMILY TICKET £20 - £28

TRON PARTICIPATION PRESENTS

REMEMBERDECEMBER

Flora is very very forgetful. But it doesn’t botherher or make her fretful. She forgets to brushher teeth just before bed, to tidy her toys or toremember anything her mum and dad said!

She ties knots in her ribbons and in pieces ofstring, but it doesn’t really help her remember athing. Flora looks in her pocket and what doesshe find? Her letter to Santa all sealed and signed.She’s forgotten to post it. She didn’t remember!What will happen on the 25th of December?

Join Flora on a snowy night and help her try toput things right. To deliver her letter, so hername’s not missed, from Santa’s Claus’sChristmas present list?

SPECIAL DAYTIME NURSERY PERFORMANCESAVAILABLE. CALL 0141 552 4267 FOR DETAILS

FOR AGES 3-6YRS

THE VICTORIAN BAR

THU 25 - SUN 28 JULY 7PM £10 (£7.50)AL SEED PRESENTS

EVERYDAY VENGEANCEThe artistic director of Conflux and multi award-winning creator of The Factory and The Fooligandebuts a new solo work exploring justice in itsmost tantalizing form – vengeance. Blendinghighly physicalized storytelling with fantasticalvisual imagery this bloodthirsty, often hilarioustale pursues a chain of characters, each touchedin some way by the compulsion to avenge.

‘...directed with style by Al Seed…savage andelegant…nasty in the nicest possible way…’THE GUARDIAN (onThe Red Room )

THU 25 - SUN 28 JULY 8.30PM £10 (£7.50)CLOUT THEATRE PRESENTS

HOW A MAN CRUMBLED“Art is a cupboard! We are not cakes!”Award-winning Clout Theatre invites you todive head first into the absurd world of theRussian poet and false moustache wearerDaniil Kharms. Three scabrous storytellers letnarrative escape them as comic vignettes,metaphysical ponderings and bouts of senselessviolence provide constant distraction.

Winner of Physical Fest Audience Award 2012and nominated in the Total Theatre Awards 2012.

‘...ridiculous, hilarious, baffling and unnerving...an hour of sheer pleasure.’ ����THE SCOTSMAN���CONFLUX IS SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE SCOTLAND AND WAS FUNDEDBY LEGACY TRUST UK AS AN OFFICIAL PART OF THE CULTURALCELEBRATIONS OF LONDON 2012, WITH THE AIM OF LEAVING ALASTING LEGACY FROM THE GAMES.

CHANGING HOUSE

CONFLUX PRESENTS

2013

Scotland’s fourth annual festival of street arts,physical theatre and circus returns. This year’soutdoor programme – delivered in partnership withMerchant City Festival – includes a special line-upof Catalan companies including Fadunito, Kamchàtkaand The Wandering Orchestra. For full programmedetails including masterclass opportunities withAdrian Howells and a special cabaret event at Monoon Sunday 28th July, please visit www.conflux.co.uk

FOR AGES 6YRS+

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Aganeza Scrooge, 2012 Christmas Time, 2012

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TRON PARTICIPATION– HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAYEARLY YEARSTiny and Tall Tales gives your little ones the chanceto explore, discover and experiment in a safe,creative and fun way. Workshops help to developessential and desirable life skills and encourageimaginations to flourish, while complementing/preparing your child for the formal learningexperiences nursery and school will provide. Andbest of all you get to join in too as all our pre-5workshops are parent/carer and child, allowing youto share the experience and develop a positiveand creative relationship.

TINY TALES: 6 months to 2 years plus parent/carerWednesdays 10am 10, 17, 24, 31 July

TALL TALES: 3 - 5 years plus parent/carerSaturdays 10am 27 April / 11+25 May / 8+22 June£6 per session or £27.50 for the 5-week block

Thursdays 10am 11, 18+25 July / 1 August£6 per session or £20 for the 4-week blockTicket admits child plus accompanying adult.

MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL, SUN 28 JULY, £6TINY TALE 2PM / TALL TALE 3.30PM

CHILDREN + YOUNG PEOPLESkillshops sessions run in the academic year withparticipants working towards performances as well asattending professional theatre productions whereappropriate. Participants have the opportunity tocreatively explore using their imagination, in a safeand fun environment, developing both artistic andimportant social skills.

Term starts Saturday 11 MayP1 - P3 Saturdays 11am - 12noon £55/£45 P4 - P7 Saturdays 12noon - 2pm £65/£60 S1 - S2 Saturdays 2.30pm - 4.30pm £65/£60 S3 - S6 Mondays 6.30pm - 8.30pm Fully booked

TRON STUDIO: Adult Drama CompanyThrough a series of workshop sessions andtheatre visits, Tron Studio participantsdevelop and experiment with a varietyperformance skills and techniques. Thecompany are currently working with GarethNicholls on a brand new piece of theatre aspart of the Tron Theatre’s Mayfesto seasonwith Gareth Nicholls (See page 10 forperformance details).

Tron Studio will be recruiting new membersfor the programme that starts in September2013. Details of how to enrol will beavailable in our next season brochure.

WRITE TRON: Adult Creative Writing GroupMonthly workshops open to writers of allabilities. Exploring different genres,workshops will encourage creativity, focusand editing while allowing you to set goals,play with ideas and inspiration. Sessions willequip you with the tools and motivation toenhance and develop your writing skills.Each block includes a ticket to one theatreperformance and a one-to-one surgerysession with the tutor.

Saturdays 10.15am - 1.15pm20 Apr / 11 May / 8 + 9 Jun £75/£65

WORK FOR ADULTS

To provide opportunities toparticipate in art activitiesregardless of age, ability orbackground.

To encourage the behaviour oftheatre-going as both audienceand artist because we believeparticipating in cultural activityenriches your life.

Participating in our programmecan lead to developing newskills, meeting new people andembarking on a life-longrelationship with the Tron.

AIM:

WHY:

HOW:

Please check out the participation page on the Tronwebsite for further details on all the classes, datesand how to book. www.tron.co.uk/education

In the last ten years Tron Participation hasdelivered over 2600 workshops working withover 44,000 participants. In this time we haveproduced 35 shows at the Tron, watched bysome 11,858 friends, family members andpeople from the arts community, as well astouring to the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, theByre, St Andrews and The National Theatre inLondon.

To celebrate this milestone birthday, we havebeen re-staging some of our favourite piecesfrom the past ten years. Last season saw re-productions of The Woolgatherers andProject Branded from our P4-7 and S1/S2groups and this season is the turn of our S3-S6group with Multiplex.

In the autumn we plan to launch an onlineresource 10 plays for 10 years as our way ofsharing with schools, drama and communitygroups some of the best work we have madesince our inception. This free resource willinclude workshop plans, scripts and sounddesigns, and give groups the opportunity torestage or make their own new versions ofTron Skillshops’ work.

For more information about this resource, pleasecontact Deborah McArthur, (Acting) Education Manageron 0141 559 5318.

TO BOOK ANY OF THESE PARTICIPATIONACTIVITIES CALL 0141 552 4267

For more information visit www.tron.co.uk or call Sally Dorrian on 0141 552 8587 to discuss your booking requirements

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Tron Participation strives to provideopportunities to participate in arts activitiesregardless of age, ability or background; andto encourage the behaviour of theatre-goingas both audience and artist. There is clearevidence that participating in cultural activitysignificantly enriches peoples’ lives,* but inorder to continue to offer Tron Participationactivities, we need your help.

Over the next year we aim to recruit twentyTron Angels who will support the work ofTron Participation and champion theprogramme in the wider community. If youare interested in becoming a Tron Angel orwould like more information about

supporting the work of Tron Participationthen please contact Dearbhla Murphy on0141 559 5304 or emaildearbhla.murphy@tron.co.uk

‘Learning through culture and the arts leads tocreative thinking, confidence and problem solving– all skills which are prized by employers andwhich young people need. If we fail to offer ouryoung people the opportunity to participate inarts and culture, then we fail to support them inbecoming the leading thinkers, innovators,creative business and community leaders of thefuture.’ LORD PUTTNAM

* CULTURAL LEARNING ALLIANCE, KEY RESEARCH FINDINGS

TRON ANGELS

SINCE IT WAS FIRST ESTABLISHED IN 2003, TRON PARTICIPATION – THE EDUCATION + OUTREACH STRAND OF OUR ACTIVITIES, HAS WORKEDWITH OVER 47,000 YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS AND, FOR MANY, GIVEN THEM THEIR FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL LEARNING. ANDREW McKIE IS ONE OF THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE:

My experience of the education programmeat the Tron Theatre has been nothing shortof life-changing. Before January of last year,I had barely set foot inside a theatre, letalone stood upon a stage. But now, less than18 months later, I am a member of twodifferent acting and performance companieswithin the Tron; have starred in severalproductions; have collaborated in writingvarious pieces of theatrical work and been

given the opportunity to learn about the art oftheatre-making. The supportive environmentpermits an atmosphere in which creativity,freedom of expression and self discovery areable to flourish…I feel very privileged and verygrateful to have been afforded these opportunitiesat such a young age, and with no previousexperience. The work they do is essential.

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”ANDREW McKIETRON YOUNG COMPANY + TRON STUDIO PARTICIPANT

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PARTY + EVENT PLANNINGOur Vic Bar is the perfect location for a private party. Wecan accommodate everything from corporate events andwrap parties to family celebrations, organising catering andrefreshments to suit both your occasion and your budget andthe space is easily adaptable, accommodating up to 60 guestsfor dinner and 80 guests for drinks receptions and parties.

SPECIAL OFFERSA special half-price burger deal will be on offer throughout therun of Cannibal Women Of Mars (5-20 July). Dine pre-showand present a valid ticket for a performance to get your discount.

MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL FAMILY MEAL DEALSWith the Tron becoming the hub of the Merchant City Festival’sFamily Zone, Tron Bar + Catering are offering a 10% discount onboth the bar and children’s menus over the weekend of 27 and28 July. Simply present a valid ticket for any of the shows orevents taking place at the Tron over the two days to takeadvantage of the special offer.

2928Works by these artists and many more are available at Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, G1 5HD. 0141 552 0704 www.gpsart.co.uk

18 JUN - 11 AUG 2013

ELIZABETHBLACKADDERBlackadder’s signature subjects include landscapes,cats, flowers, still-lifes and portraits. Her work isbased in the traditions of the Edinburgh School,but is strongly influenced by Japanese aesthetics.Characteristically, she carefully arranges objects in ashallow pictorial space to create intriguing andsubtly decorative images.

Philip Reeves Parking Spaceaquatint in anedition of 5072x52cms

copyright of Glasgow PrintStudio and the artist

An internationally acclaimed centre of excellence in fine art printmaking, Glasgow Print Studio is located in Glasgow’s new centre for the arts and creativityTrongate 103. The organisation is registered as a charity in Scotland, is foundation funded by Creative Scotland and supported by Glasgow City Council.

16 APR - 16 JUN 2013

PHILIP REEVESPhilip Reeves' printmaking displays a modernexpressive abstraction, which is confidently conceivedby experimentation with the process of intaglioprintmaking.

The godfather of Scottish printmaking, Philip Reeveswas integral in establishing Scotland's vibrantprintmaking scene, helping to found both Edinburghand Glasgow Print Studios as well as the GlasgowSchool of Art printmaking department.

Reeves was born and studied in Cheltenham thenat the Royal College of Art in London. From 1954the artist lectured at Glasgow School of Art beforebeing appointed Head of Printmaking at the Schoolin 1970. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society ofPainter-Etchers and a Member of the Society ofScottish Artists.

THE LONG GALLERY CURATED BY GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO

CAPTIONING is similar to televisionsubtitling and gives Deaf, deafened andhard of hearing people access to live

performances. A captioner carefully prepares andcues text that appears in real time on units placedto the side of the stage, centrally or within the set.While we advise sitting in Rows F to H, we have norestricted view between our seats and the stage.Captioned Performances:Cannibal Women Of Mars Thu 18 July, 7.45pm

BSL interpreted performances allowpeople who are Deaf or for whomBritish Sign Language is their first or

preferred language access to live performance.BSL interpreters provide a linguistic and artisticinterpretation. The interpreter mostly stands toone side of the stage but sometimes interpretersare involved in the staging or the performance. Wehave no restricted view between our seats and thestage. All our seats are suitable to see the signer.BSL performances: Cannibal Women Of Mars Wed 17 July, 7.45pmPeter Panto and the Incredible StinkerbellSat 7 December, 2.30pm

CAPAUDIO DESCRIBED performancessupport people who are blind or partiallysighted to access live performance. An

audio-describer meets audience members tointroduce set and characters by providing a verbaldescription which continues during the performancevia a headset. Sometimes there is a touch tour ofthe set and costumes before the performance.Audio Described Performances:Cannibal Women Of Mars Wed 17 July, 7.45pmPeter Panto and the Incredible StinkerbellWed 11 December, 7.30pm

TEXT PHONE: 18001 0141 552 4267Online: www.tron.co.uk (we cannot alwaysprovide specific seating online).

Wheelchair spaces are available in all ourperformance venues.

Infra-red headsets for onstage soundamplification and an Induction Loop areavailable in the Main Auditorium. For seatingadvice please contact the Box Office.

This brochure is available in large print format.

ACCESSThe Tron Theatre is committed to being an accessible venue and our public areas are fullyaccessible for those with limited mobility. Facilities include ramps, elevators, adapted toiletsand auditorium seating. In addition, we are committed to programming Audio Described,Signed and Captioned performances. Please let us know if you have any specificaccess requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

We are doing all we can to reduce our environmental impact. We recycle wherever we can, all our electricity comesfrom renewable sources and we’ve significantly reduced our CO2 impact.

But you can help too. It’s the small changes that matter the most and everybody can do their bit to lend a hand. Why not:

Pop your old tickets and info we send you in your recycling bin?Grab a bus instead of the car keys?Or, if the typical West coast weather lets up, why not enjoy a wee walk to the theatre before your show?Sign up to our e-list to get all our juiciest bits by email rather than post?

If you have any suggestions of your own, give us an email on weliketrees@tron.co.ukOr, if you want to check out our policy in full, have a look here: http://www.tron.co.uk/about/tron_environmental_policy/

HELP US HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

ElizabethBlackadderIrisesetchining in anedition of 80copyright of Glasgow Print Studio and the artist

SAT 22 REFUGEE WEEK HERITAGE FINALE 8.15PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PMBORDER CONTROL: HERITAGE 6PM

THU 27 MULTIPLEX 7.30PM GAELIC DRAMA 8.30PMFRI 28 MULTIPLEX 7.30PMSAT 29 MULTIPLEX 7.30PM

WED 3 WORD PLAY 8.30PMFRI 5 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM PREVIEWSAT 6 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM PREVIEWTUE 9 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM

WED 10 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM THU 11 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PMFRI 12 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM SAT 13 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PMSUN 14 DR SKETCHY 3-5PMTUE 16 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PMWED 17 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM THU 18 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PM FRI 19 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PMSAT 20 CANNIBAL WOMEN OF MARS 7.45PMTHU 25 EVERYDAY VENGEANCE 7PM

HOW A MAN CRUMBLED 8.30PMFRI 26 EVERYDAY VENGEANCE 7PM

HOW A MAN CRUMBLED 8.30PMSAT 27 EVERYDAY VENGEANCE 7PM

HOW A MAN CRUMBLED 8.30PMSUN 28 EVERYDAY VENGEANCE 7PM

HOW A MAN CRUMBLED 8.30PM

SAT 3 JAZZ COURSE (EDUCATION SUITE)SUN 4 JAZZ COURSE (EDUCATION SUITE)TUE 6 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS…. 7.30PMWED 7 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS…. 7.30PM WORD PLAY 8.30PMTHU 8 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS…. 7.30PMFRI 9 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS…. 7.30PM

SAT 10 MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS…. 2PM + 7.30PMSUN 11 DR SKETCHY 3-5PM

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WED 1 FLÂNEURS 8PMTHU 2 FLÂNEURS 8PMFRI 3 BANDAGES 7.45PM JUKEBOX 4.30PM FLÂNEURS 8PM

THE BLACK MONK 8.30PMSAT 4 BANDAGES 7.45PM JUKEBOX 4.30PM FLÂNEURS 8PM

PUTTING WORDS IN MY MOUTH 8.30PMSUN 5 THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING 7.45PM JUKEBOX 4.30PMWED 8 OVER THE WIRE 8PMTHU 9 WHO RUNS SCOTTISH CULTURE? 7.45PM OVER THE WIRE 8PMFRI 10 OVER THE WIRE 6PM + 9PM

ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE 8.30PMSAT 11 THE POETRY OF FENCES 7.45PM OVER THE WIRE 2.30PM + 8PMSUN 12 DR SKETCHY 3-5PMTUE 14 AS IT IS 7.45PM #SLEEPTIGHTBOBBYCAIRNS 6.30PM + 8.30PMWED 15 AS IT IS 7.45PM #SLEEPTIGHTBOBBYCAIRNS 6.30PM + 8.30PMTHU 16 AS IT IS 7.45PM BANDWAGON 8PM

#SLEEPTIGHTBOBBYCAIRNS 6.30PM + 8.30PMFRI 17 THE AGONY+ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS 7.45PM BANDWAGON 8PM

#SLEEPTIGHTBOBBYCAIRNS 6.30PM + 8.30PMSAT 18 THE AGONY+ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS 7.45PM BANDWAGON 2.30PM + 8PM

#SLEEPTIGHTBOBBYCAIRNS 6.30PM + 8.30PMSUN 19 THE AGONY+ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS 7.45PM RED FISH 8PMMON 20 STAGE TO PAGE 6.30PMWED 22 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 10.30AM +1.30PM PROMENADE PERFORMANCETHU 23 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 10.30AM +1.30PM PROMENADE PERFORMANCEFRI 24 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 10.30AM +1.30PM PROMENADE PERFORMANCESAT 25 THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 11AM +2PM PROMENADE PERFORMANCETHU 30 VICTORY 7.45PM THE POSSIBILITIES 8PMFRI 31 VICTORY 7.45PM THE POSSIBILITIES 8PM

SAT 1 VICTORY 2.45PM + 7.45PM THE POSSIBILITIES 2.30PM & 8PMWED 5 THE POOR MOUTH 7.45PM ON THE VERGE 8PM

WORD PLAY 8.30PMTHU 6 THE POOR MOUTH 7.45PM ON THE VERGE 8PM FRI 7 THE POOR MOUTH 7.45PM ON THE VERGE 8PM SAT 8 THE POOR MOUTH 7.45PM ON THE VERGE 8PMFRI 14 SOME OTHER MOTHER 7.45PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PM

GRIT 6.15PMSAT 15 SOME OTHER MOTHER 7.45PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PM

GRIT 6.15PMSUN 16 HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI 7.45PM DR SKETCHY 3-5PMMON 17 FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PMTUE 18 NO LOGO 7.45PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PM

MY FRIEND SELMA 6.15PMWED 19 SONGS FROM HERE WE STAY 7.45PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PM

MY FRIEND SELMA 6.15PMTHU 20 SONGS FROM HERE WE STAY 7.45PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PMFRI 21 BRITISH RED CROSS COMEDY NIGHT 8.15PM FESTIVAL LOUNGE 12.30-2.30PM

BORDER CONTROL: HERITAGE 6PM

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Directed by leading educator & saxophonist Rob Hall, the course isaimed at musicians at Beginner to Intermediate level of jazz experience.All instruments & voices welcome! Participants will gain experience inimprovisation, learning music by ear, ensemble playing, instant arranging,jazz harmony, performance skills and more.

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