Autumn/Winter Brochure 2012

MEDEA GLASGOW GIRLS SLEEPING BEAUTYTAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM

CITIZENS THEATRE AUTUMN/WINTER 2012

‘THE OLD LADY OF THE GORBALS IS BACK.’ The Times

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‘Pinter, Shakespeare and Beckett for Hill’s first three shows at the Citizens and all strikingly impressive’ The Times

‘a bold statement of intent’ The Stage

Not been to the Citizens for many years but now plan to be a regular visitor…a beautiful theatre. Facebook Fan

Got my 50p tickets for Betrayal @citizenstheatre What a bargain! #nocatchesjust goodoldfashionedqueuing. Lee Samuel, Twitter

‘A sense of occasion hardly begins to describe the tingling mood of anticipation at the Citizens Theatre.’ Scotsman, King Lear

My 15yr old son – a theatre virgin and tough crowd at the best of times – loved it. Bravo Citz. Facebook Fan, King Lear

#ff for a great theatre & the best value tickets in Glasgow! @citizenstheatre Kirsty Bagan, Twitter

‘as immaculate as it is thought-provoking, and often downright beautiful’ Scotsman, Betrayal

Betrayal @citizenstheatre elegant, intelligent, subtle. Stellar performances. Phil Bartlett, Twitter

‘a production which oozes class all the way’ STV, Betrayal

‘The longest memories in Scottish Theatre will struggle to recollect a better combination of play, actor and director.’ Sunday Herald, King Lear

@citizenstheatre #kinglear was awesome tonight #myfirsttime seeing #shakespeare in the theatre John Kennedy, Twitter

‘an almost flawless theatrical experience’ Scotsman, Beckett Double Bill

Ooft. The Beckett double bill @citizenstheatre last night was crushing; darkly funny, mournful and breathtaking. Staging: perfect. Rosemary Cunningham, Twitter

A very, very rare treat. I literally held my breath throughout, it was mesmerizing… these gems do not come along very often! Facebook Fan, Beckett Double Bill

PRESS AND AUDIENCE FEEDBACK SPRING SEASON 2012

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citz.co.ukBOX OFFICE 0141 429 0022

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS THE CITIZENS THEATRE PRODUCTIONS OF

YELLOW MOONTHE MONSTER IN THE HALL TWO SMASH HIT PLAYS BY DAVID GREIG

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

A modern day Bonnie and Clyde tale about two teenagers on the run.

WINNER OF ‘BEST SHOW FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’ (TMA AWARDS)

‘…leaves you feeling as though you’ve watched a full-length road movie, with added intimacy and intensity…outstanding’ The Scotsman

THE MONSTER IN THE HALLDuck Macatarsney cares for her biker dad whose MS is getting increasingly bad. Her Dad – Duke – is a spliff smoking, bike riding, heavy metal and horror movie loving, pizza-eating widower who’s brought up Duck since the death of her Mother in a crash. The two of them are just about surviving when one morning Duke wakes up blind and Duck hears that the Social Services are coming to take her away.

A wildly imaginative musical comedy about a teenage girl trying to protect her world from the terrifying prospect of change.

WINNER OF ‘BEST ENSEMBLE’ EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE (STAGE AWARDS)

‘Performed at breathtaking speed and simply fizzing with energy’ The Times

Both shows recommended for 14+

YELLOW MOON DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS MUSIC BY NIGEL DUNN

THE MONSTER IN THE HALL DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN BY NIGEL DUNN & STEPHEN WRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY BY ANDREW PANTON

CIRCLE STUDIO Thu 6 – Sat 22 September

PREVIEWSThu 6 & Fri 7 September, 7.30pm

YELLOW MOONThu 6, Wed 12, Fri 14, Tue 18 & Thu 20, 7.30pm

THE MONSTER IN THE HALLFri 7, Thu 13, Wed 19 & Fri 21, 7.30pm

DOUBLE BILLSat 8, 15 & 22 September Yellow Moon, 7pm The Monster in the Hall, 8.45pm

TICKETS£12.50 full price (concessions available) Previews £8 2 for £20 – buy tickets to both shows and save £5!

See booking information on p32-33 for concession prices.

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Supported by

CITIZENS THEATRE, HEADLONG AND WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

MEDEA BY EURIPIDES A NEW VERSION BY MIKE BARTLETT

In association with Warwick Arts Centre

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WORLD PREMIERE

If there’s a God, which at the moment I DOUBT, I want you to curse him.

If there’s any justice, I want them – both of them – in a car crash.

Her husband’s gone and her future isn’t bright. Imprisoned in her marital home, Medea can’t work, can’t sleep and increasingly can’t cope. While her child plays, she plots her revenge.

This startlingly modern version of Euripides’ classic tragedy explores the private fury bubbling under public behaviour and how in today’s world a mother, fuelled by anger at her husband’s infidelity, might be driven to commit the worst possible crime.

Receiving its world premiere at the Citizens, the production is adapted and directed by one of the UK’s most exciting and in demand young writers Mike Bartlett, who has received critical acclaim for his plays including Earthquakes in London, Cock (Olivier Award), a new stage version of Chariots of Fire and Love Love Love.

DIRECTED BY MIKE BARTLETT DESIGNED BY RUARI MURCHISON LIGHTING DESIGN BY JOHANNA TOWN COMPOSITION AND SOUND DESIGN BY TOM MILLS

Recommended for 12+

MAIN THEATREThu 27 September – Sat 13 October, 7.30pm

PREVIEWSThu 27, Fri 28 & Sat 29 September, 7.30pm

MATINEESat 13 October, 2.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED ADWed 3 October, 7.30pm

SIGNED BSLThu 4 October, 7.30pm

CAPTIONED CAPThu 11 October, 7.30pm

POST SHOW DISCUSSIONThu 11 October

TICKETS£12-£19 (concessions available) Previews £8 | Tuesdays £12

See booking information on p32-33 for all prices and discounts.

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The Citizens is delighted to be working again with Headlong following the hit collaboration, Angels in America. Headlong have also recently toured A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness to the theatre.


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NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST,

CITIZENS THEATRE, PACHAMAMA PRODUCTIONS, RICHARD JORDAN PRODUCTIONS

IN ASSOCIATION WITH MERRIGONG THEATRE COMPANY, AUSTRALIA

CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY CORA BISSETT BOOK BY DAVID GREIG

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A new Scottish musical from the director of the Olivier award-winning production, Roadkill.

BOX OFFICE 0141 429 0022 citz.co.uk

WORLD PREMIERE

Seven teenagers with a cause. A protest that captured the imagination of a country.

Scotland 2005. A family is ripped from their home in a high rise flat in Glasgow and driven away in the middle of the night to be deported.

Driven by a fierce sense of injustice, a group of seven schoolgirls fight for the life of their friend and for the rights of children of asylum-seekers in Scotland. They take on the Scottish Government and the Home Office and succeed where adults and politicians failed.

Based on the true story of one of the most vocal and powerful asylum campaigns to catch the imagination of the media and inspire a community to unite behind its residents; Glasgow Girls is a new life-affirming musical for a multi-cultural Scotland still in transition.

A TRUE STORY Glasgow Girls were a group of seven schoolgirls from Drumchapel High School who protested against the detention of one of their friends, who had fled from war-torn Kosovo. Publicity grew as the girls challenged the First Minister and publicly voiced their concerns as more children at their school were dawn raided, detained and deported. Two BBC television documentaries have been made of their story.

Recommended for 12+

Sponsored by

MUSICAL DIRECTOR HILARY BROOKS DESIGNED BY MERLE HENSEL MUSIC AND LYRICS BY CORA BISSETT, MC SOOM T, PATRICIA PANTHER AND JOHN KIELTY CHOREOGRAPHY BY NATASHA GILMORE SOUND DESIGN BY FERGUS O’HARE LIGHTING DESIGN BY LIZZIE POWELL

MAIN THEATRE Wed 31 October – Sat 17 November, 7.30pm

PREVIEWSWed 31 October & Thu 1 November, 7.30pm

MATINEESat 10 & 17 November, 2.30pm Thu 15 November, 10.30am

AUDIO DESCRIBED ADWed 7 November

SIGNED BSLThu 8 November

CAPTIONED CAPThu 15 November

POST SHOW DISCUSSIONThu 8 November

Supported by Scottish Refugee Council.



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BY RUFUS

NORRIS

CITIZENS THEATRE CHRISTMAS SHOW

Fairy tale misfits abound in this weird and wonderful adaptation where Tim Burton meets Shrek meets “Once Upon a Time”.

Pricked by a spindle on her 16th birthday, Sleeping Beauty falls into a deep, deep sleep under the watchful eye of the mischievous, flatulent, Fairy Goody. Obliged to play matchmaker for the slumbering princess, Goody puts prospective princes through their paces in search of the one who will awaken her mistress with a kiss.

But the prospect of happy-ever-after is not so straightforward in this gleefully gruesome take on the traditional tale. Perilous secrets will be revealed and ogres lurk within the kingdom, as Beauty uses all her wits to get her family home safe.

A fun, family adventure to celebrate the festive season!

Recommended for 5+

DIRECTED BY DOMINIC HILL DESIGNED BY NAOMI WILKINSON LIGHTING DESIGN BY GUY HOARE

MAIN THEATRESat 1 December 2012 – Sun 6 January 2013

CHARITY PREVIEW Sat 1 Dec, 7pm Adult £10.50 | Child £6.50

AUDIO DESCRIBED AD Thu 13 Dec, 10.30am & Sat 15 Dec, 7pm

SIGNED BSL Thu 13 Dec, 7pm

CAPTIONED CAP Thu 20 Dec, 7pm

TICKETS

STANDARDAdult £13-£18 | Child £7-£10 Family & Friends (2 adults, 2 children) £38-£52

PEAK – MON – FRI Adult £13.50-£18.50 | Child £8-£11 Family & Friends (2 adults, 2 children) £41-£55

PEAK – SAT & SUN Adult £14.50-£19.50 | Child £8.50-£11.50 Family & Friends (2 adults, 2 children) £44-£58

See P30-31 for full performance schedule, pricing and concessions.

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FAMILY WORKSHOP Sat 15 Dec, 11am – 1pm Sun 16 Dec, 10.30am – 12.30pm £5 per person

A fun workshop for 5-10 year olds and their adult companions. Explore the story and characters of Sleeping Beauty and get up close to costumes and props!

Gorbals Schools performances supported by


CITIZENS THEATRE AND ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE, EDINBURGH

TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM BY DONNA FRANCESCHILD

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WORLD PREMIERE

A new stage play of the classic 90’s BBC TV series.

When Ready Eddie McKenna, Soul Survivor and double glazing salesman, arrives to reinvigorate St Jude’s defunct hospital radio station he turns more than the ramshackle station upside down. The whisky drinking would-be DJ meets the 19 year-old bipolar Campbell, schizophrenic electronic genius Fergus, OCD Rosalie and the elusive self-harming Francine.

Fighting against illness and perception Eddie and the patients of St Jude’s strive for their dreams to be accepted.

Hope and joy in the fragile beauty of the human heart wash over this hilarious and profoundly moving adaptation of Donna Franceschild’s cult BBC TV series, set in Glasgow.

DIRECTED BY MARK THOMSON

MAIN THEATREFri 15 February – Sat 9 March, 7.30pm

PREVIEWSFri 15 & Sat 16 February, 7.30pm

MATINEESat 2 March, 2.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED ADWed 27 February, 7.30pm

SIGNED BSLThu 28 February, 7.30pm

CAPTIONED CAPThu 7 March, 7.30pm



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Featuring a fantastic R&B soundtrack including Soul Man, Rainy Night In Georgia and Can’t Get Next To You.

This production will also play at the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh, 13 March – 6 April lyceum.org.uk


COMMUNICADO, HORSECROSS AND ASSEMBLY FESTIVAL

TAM O’SHANTER CREATED & DIRECTED BY GERRY MULGREW

A rollicking evocation of the traditional tale.

Based on the famous poem by Robert Burns and incorporating many of his other works, this raucous production is a celebration of the national bard’s lust for life and an exploration of his Ayrshire community, its rituals, courtships and working life.

With over twenty songs, live music and an eleven strong ensemble of actors, dancers and musicians, this is an evening of outrageous hilarity, death-defying rhyming, anachronisms and short skirts!

‘A production full of punk swagger’ Guardian

‘a hugely entertaining show, which tramples cheerfully over traditional pieties about Burns…and features a geeky 21st-century Burns in Buddy Holly spectacles.’ Scotsman

MAIN THEATRETue 11 – Sat 15 September, 7.30pm

MATINEESat 15 September, 2.30pm

TICKETS£12-£19 (concessions available) Tuesdays £12


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ARTWORK FROM THE ARCHIVES

RELAX IN OUR CAFÉ BAR

A collection of iconic images from the Citizens Theatre archive.

Take a piece of theatre history home after the show.

POSTERS £5We also have a range of postcards, mugs and bags from 80p-£7

Available now from our online store and sold in the foyer during all performances.

Kick back with a frothy cappuccino accompanied by a delicious selection of home-baking including locally made scones and cupcakes.

We also serve a selection of sandwiches, fresh salads and confectionary.

Free WiFi available.

We are open one hour before each show and from 10am-5pm most weekends (to coincide with our weekly drama classes).

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50P TICKETS ARE BACK!

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Launched last season, our 50p ticket sales saw some lucky bargain-hunters snap up 300 tickets at rock bottom price. They’re back again this season for 3 more main stage productions. See booking info on p32-33 for details.

SEASON PASS UP TO 25% OFF!

MEDEAGLASGOW GIRLS TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM Buy tickets for all 3 shows and we’ll reward you with savings off each ticket.

PREMIUM PASS (Fri/Sat): £48

SENIOR PREMIUM PASS (Fri/Sat): £42

STANDARD PASS (Wed/Thu): £39

SENIOR STANDARD PASS (Wed/Thu): £33

Applies to best available price band I and II seats, Wed–Sat performances, excluding previews. Terms & conditions apply.

GORBALS CARD £2 TICKETS FOR LOCALS

The Citizens is proud to be part of the Gorbals community and we want local residents to be able to access the best theatre that Scotland can offer on their doorstep.

If you have a G5 postcode, you are entitled to tickets to any show in the season, any night of the week for just £2 per ticket! Or treat the family to a Christmas Show at just £5 per ticket.

Sign up for your Gorbals Card today – ask Box Office for more details.

Each household entitled to 4 tickets at £2 (£5 Christmas Show). 2 current proofs of address required. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

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CITIZENS LEARNING TAKE PART!COMMUNITYWe work with a wide range of people, specialising in projects with marginalised communities and socially excluded adults.

EDUCATIONWe create workshops, projects, resources and CPD training for nursery, primary schools, secondary schools and further education institutions, which support the Curriculum for Excellence.

CLASSES We run Weekly Drama Classes for 4-18s which coincide with school terms, four levels of Nightschool adult drama classes and informal afternoon play-reading sessions Off the Page.

YOUNG CO.We provide opportunities for young people from 18-22 to experience acting, writing and backstage work. Regular weekly sessions build towards performances and offer a unique insight into the world of professional theatre-making.

DISCOVER more about productionsThrough pre and post show talks, we invite audiences to get closer to directors, actors and creative teams that produce our work on stage.

BUSINESS TRAININGWe deliver flexible training packages focusing on communication, team-building and presentation skills. Whatever your line of work, our creative courses will lift spirits and boost skill sets.

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CITIZENS YOUNG CO.

THIS IS WHAT WE ASK Exploring how young people journey into an adult world in which they are confronted by a mass of challenging and sometimes bewildering questions, the Citizens Young Co. present a new piece of contemporary theatre.

How can I make a difference? How do I find my place? How do I express my anger?

Staged in an atmospheric backstage rehearsal room, this devised piece with live music and movement was created as part of the National Theatre of Scotland’s Exchange programme.

Recommended for 14+

DIRECTED BY NEIL PACKHAM MUSICAL DIRECTOR SCOTT TWYNHOLM MOVEMENT DIRECTOR JEN EDGAR DESIGNED BY NEIL HAYNES

CIRCLE REHEARSAL ROOM Thu 18 – Sat 20 October, 7.30pm

TICKETS£5 full price | £2 concessions

CITIZENS THEATRE AND SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL

HERE WE STAY Celebrating the rich and diverse life stories of asylum-seekers, refugees and local residents in Glasgow, a global community chorus share evocative stories of their lives through song, spoken word and live music.

Here We Stay provides a unique opportunity to hear the reflections of those seeking refuge in Glasgow today as a pre-show warm-up to the main stage production of Glasgow Girls.

A partnership project between the Scottish Refugee Council and the Citizens Theatre.

Supported by Year of Creative Scotland’s ‘First in a Lifetime’ fund.

CIRCLE STUDIO Thu 15 – Sat 17 November, 6pm

MATINEEFri 16 November, 1.30pm

DIRECTED BY ELLY GOODMAN & NEIL PACKHAM COMPOSER MATTHEW BROWN

TICKETSFREE, but ticketed. Please book in advance.

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DRAMA CLASSES We run drama classes for kids and teenagers (4-18 year olds) every weekend.

AUTUMN TERM Sat 1 September – Sun 25 November 2012 (10 sessions)

No sessions on 22/23 September, 13/14 October & 20/21 October.

COST: £60 (£6 per child per session, paid in advance)

HOW TO BOOKCall our Box Office now on 0141 429 0022

KIDS @ CITZ 4-12 YEARS

SATURDAYS 4-5 years 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm

6-8 years 11.45am – 12.45pm, 3.15pm – 4.15pm & 3.45 – 5pm

9-12 years 2pm – 3.30pm

SUNDAYS 4-5 years 12noon – 1pm & 3pm – 4pm

6-8 years 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 2pm – 3.15pm & 4.30pm – 5.30pm

9-10 years 2pm – 3.30pm

11-12 years 4pm – 5.30pm

9-12 years 12noon – 1.30pm

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TEENAGERS @ CITZ 13-18 YEARS

Meet new friends, learn new drama skills from professional tutors and perform in one of Scotland’s most iconic theatres.

SATURDAYS 13-15 years 3.45pm – 5.15pm

SUNDAYS 13-15 years 4pm – 5.30pm

SUNDAYS16-18 years 12noon – 1.30pm

16-18 CLASSWhether you are looking for acting experience for a college course or just want to have fun with friends, our new class for 16-18 year olds is the perfect way to liven up your Sunday afternoons!

Relax while you wait…Parents, families and carers are welcome to relax in our foyer while the classes are running.

Frothy coffees and homebaking are available throughout the day from our café bar and free newspapers and free WiFi is provided. The theatre also has a free car park.

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‘There is a terrific atmosphere at the Citizens. Totally affordable, fun and very well organised classes.’ Parent

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NIGHTSCHOOL ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS

A fun and informal introduction to acting skills for adults who want to try their hand at performing. Whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced performer, we have courses to suit all abilities.

LEVEL 1 BEGINNERS Tuesdays 6-8pm Autumn Term: 2 October – 27 November

LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE Mondays 6-8pm Autumn Term: 1 October – 26 November

LEVEL 3 ADVANCED 1 Tuesdays 8-10pm Autumn Term: 2 October – 27 November

Levels 1, 2 and 3 explore a variety of classic and contemporary texts from past, present and future Citizens Theatre productions. All levels work towards an informal performance at the end of the course.

LEVEL 4 ADVANCED 2 Mondays 8-10pm Autumn Term: 1 October – 26 November

A more specialist course, working with a smaller group of participants to create a group performance. This course will suit those who have completed Level 3 or have previous drama experience.

‘Fantastic experience and a welcoming environment that puts everyone at ease.’ Participant

‘A wonderful class led by a facilitator who inspired me and made each session a joy.’ Participant

COSTLevels 1 – 3: £75 (£55 concession) Level 4: £100 (£80 concession)

All courses are 9 sessions paid in advance.

Book now by calling the Box Office on 0141 429 0022.

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OFF THE PAGE PLAY READING SESSIONS

DOORS OPEN DAY

Informal and sociable play reading gatherings aimed at those who are young at heart and mature in years.

The group meet weekly on a Wednesday, 2-4pm. Cost: £30 (6 sessions) Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.

Sat 15 September, 10am-4pm

Experience a backstage tour of our historic Victorian theatre as part of the annual celebration that gives free access to buildings across Glasgow. Tour guides will provide insights into the life of the theatre on and off stage. Tours are free and last approximately 35 minutes.

Some backstage areas of the tour are not accessible to wheelchairs.

Please book in advance by calling the Box Office on 0141 429 0022.

AUTUMN SESSION Reading MEDEA by Euripides 5 September – 10 October

This gripping tale of love betrayed features towering characters whose astonishing behaviour is guaranteed to get us talking! The group will be reading and comparing two modern adaptations of the Greek tragedy by Liz Lochead and Tom Paulin. The Citizens production in partnership with Headlong, takes to the main stage between 27 September and 13 October.

No advance reading is required – enjoy reading the play together each week. Please join us for this popular workshop!

Book now by calling the Box Office on 0141 429 0022.


SEAT RESTORATION FUND

HELP US RESTORE OUR VICTORIAN AUDITORIUM TO ITS FORMER GLORY

TAKE YOUR SEAT ALONGSIDE THE FAMOUS FACES SUPPORTING OUR CAMPAIGN

We are delighted to have the support of (amongst many others): Adam Robertson, Alan Cumming, Andy Cameron, Miriam Margolyes, Siân Phillips, Miles Jupp, David Hayman, Dean Park, Libby McArthur, Mel Giedroyc, Sally Howitt and Carmen Pieraccini.

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HELP US RESTORE OUR VICTORIAN AUDITORIUM TO ITS FORMER GLORY

WAYS TO DONATE SEAT DEDICATIONS £500Dedicate a seat to a loved one or mark your favourite spot.

A personalised plaque will be placed on your seat for 10 years.

Your dedication will also be displayed in our virtual auditorium on our website.

Dedications can be paid in instalments by arrangement.

DONATIONS £10-£100At the box office or online at citz.co.uk

Donation boxes in the foyer.

TEXT SEAT45 plus your donation amount of £1, £2, £5 or £10 to 70070

WITH YOUR TICKET £1We are asking audiences to add a £1 donation to their ticket purchase.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

citz.co.uk/support_us

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SUPPORT USThe generous support of our audiences and partners is vital to delivering an ambitious programme of the highest quality work.

We use drama as a tool to promote positive social change in communities across Scotland.

Our beautiful Victorian theatre needs investment to ensure it remains an iconic Glasgow landmark.

David Hayman as King Lear, May 2012.

In addition to the valuable income that we generate through ticket sales and receive in grants from our core funders Creative Scotland and Glasgow City Council, we need to raise over £500,000 in additional income each year. Even with the fullest houses we need your support.

Alongside our work on stage, we re-invest in the local communities around us by delivering education and outreach projects all year round. You will find us at work in local schools, in prisons, homeless hostels and drug rehabilitation centres, using theatre to tackle a range of issues affecting our society.

citz.co.uk/support_us

For more information on supporting the Citizens Theatre please contact:

Eleanor Harris, Head of Development 0141 418 6240 | [email protected]

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MAKE A DONATIONYou can make a donation of any size online, over the phone or in person at the Box Office.

MAJOR GIFTS – GET CLOSERConsider making a donation of more than £500 to support the work of the Citizens Theatre and get closer to the creative team and the theatre-making process. Contact us to find out how you can make a difference to the Citizens Theatre.

CORPORATE SUPPORTWe invite you to join a growing number of Corporate Citizens who have partnerships with us.

We would like to warmly thank the following for their support:

SPONSORSAuchentoshan Single Malt WhiskyGlasgow Dine AroundGlasgow Restaurant AssociationHotel IndigoScott & Co.

STARSMITIE Facilities ManagementPointer Ltd

LEADING ARTISTSMilne Craig LtdTwo Fat Ladies

CASTCookie foodDavid and Fiona ScottLeyton ConsultingMerkland Tank LtdRoot Creative LtdScottish Council for Development and Industry

The Citizens Theatre is grateful for the support received from a number of charitable trusts and foundations. For details please visit the support section of our website.


Join the famous faces supporting our Seat Restoration Campaign – you’ll be in good company!

We have now raised over a third of our target with £132,000 fundraised so far. Help us reach £314,000 by 2013.

HOW TO GIVE SEAT DEDICATION – £500Dedicate a seat to a loved one or someone you admire.Your chosen seat will carry a plaque inscribed with your dedication and we guarantee a minimum 10 year display.

WITH YOUR TICKET PURCHASE – £1 OR MORE We are asking all audience members to add a £1 donation (or more) to their ticket transaction.

We welcome donations of any size, which can be made online, in person at the Box Office or by calling 0141 429 0022.

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ACCESS TO THE CITIZENSIf you would like more information on any of the services detailed below or would like to give us feedback about your experience at the theatre please call our Box Office or email [email protected]

GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSAvailable in the Main Auditorium and in our Circle Studio. Look for the symbol on our seating plan. Adapted toilet available. Ramp access available in the lower foyer. Lift to Circle Studio available.

AD AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCESVisually impaired attenders can listen to a description around the dialogue of a performance.

Touch Tours available if booked in advance. Headsets available from Box Office.

Medea: Wed 3 Oct Glasgow Girls: Wed 7 Nov Sleeping Beauty: Thu 13 Dec & Sat 15 Dec Takin’ Over The Asylum: Wed 27 Feb

BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCESBritish Sign Language theatre interpreter on stage.

Medea: Thu 4 Oct Glasgow Girls: Thu 8 Nov Sleeping Beauty: Thu 13 Dec Takin’ Over The Asylum: Thu 28 Feb

CAP CAPTIONED PERFORMANCESConverts dialogue and sound effects to text that displays on a screen as the action happens.

Medea: Thu 11 Oct Glasgow Girls: Thu 15 Nov Sleeping Beauty: Thu 20 Dec Takin’ Over The Asylum: Thu 7 Mar

CAR PARK (FREE)Level access to theatre building and foyer. Marked bays for disabled and parent and child. Please note that there is a one way system to enter the car park. Enter via Crown Street and Laurieston Road only. No access from Gorbals Street.

HOW TO FIND USCitizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS

Subway: Bridge Street (5 mins walk from theatre) Buses: 5, 7, 7A, 12, 20, 66, 75, N75, 166 & 267 (to front door of theatre) Train: Queen Street & Central Station 15 min walk; Argyle Street 10 min walk

BROCHURE FORMATSAudio described and large print copies of this brochure are available by advance request. Please ask Box Office to be added to the mailing list.

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REHEARSAL ROOM HIRE

Our auditorium can seat up to 500 people while events in the foyer can hold up to 200.

If you prefer a smaller scale event, we can host up to 60 in the Dress Circle Bar.

Previous clients include: Glasgow Restaurant Association, The Entertainment Guide, Creative Scotland and Arts and Business.

‘The expertise, guidance, enthusiasm and energy of all of the staff made the celebration concert marking my father’s 60 years in showbiz a tremendous success.’ Maureen Beattie

For availability and prices contact:Lesley Davidson, Head of Operations [email protected] | 0141 418 6231

For availability and prices contact:Lesley Davidson, Head of Operations [email protected] | 0141 418 6231

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINING Our beautiful Victorian theatre and iconic foyer are the perfect locations to host your guests. Supported by expertise from theatre professionals, we can make your event a memorable occasion.

We have three rehearsal rooms available for hire:

Main rehearsal room 15m x 12m Circle rehearsal room 10m x 9m Stalls rehearsal room 9m x 7m

Virtual tours of all performance and rehearsal spaces are available on our website.

With a busy year round programme of theatre and drama classes, early booking is recommended!


PERFORMANCES DECEMBERSat 01 7pm P

Wed 05 10am 1.30pmThu 06 10am 1.30pm Fri 07 10.30am 7pmSat 08 2pm 7pm Tue 11 10am 1.30pm Wed 12 10am 1.30pm Thu 13 10.30am AD 7pm BSL

Fri 14 10.30am 7pm Sat 15 2pm 7pm AD

Sun 16 1pm 5pm Tue 18 10.30am 7pm Wed 19 10.30am 7pm Thu 20 10.30am 7pm CAP

Fri 21 7pm Sat 22 2pm 7pm Sun 23 1pm 5pm Mon 24 1pm 5pm Tue 25 Merry Christmas!Wed 26 2pm Thu 27 2pm 7pm Fri 28 2pm 7pm Sat 29 2pm 7pm Sun 30 1pm 5pm

JANUARYTue 01 Happy New Year!Thu 03 2pm 7pmFri 04 2pm 7pmSat 05 2pm 7pmSun 06 1pm 5pm

PEAK PERFORMANCES Peak Mon-Fri Peak Sat-Sun

P Preview AD Audio Described Performances:

Thu 13 Dec, 10.30am & Sat 15 Dec, 7pm BSL Signed Performance: Thu 13 Dec, 7pm CAP Captioned Performance: Thu 20 Dec, 7pm

GROUP BOOKINGSOne free ticket with every 10 tickets booked.School Groups: all performances £8 Youth Groups: Youth Groups £8 standard, £9 / £9.50 peakAdult Groups: buy 10 or more tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket

CONCESSIONS£3 off full price tickets for Senior Citizens, Disabled and Students. £5 Gorbals Card and Unemployed (max 4 tickets)

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CHARITY PREVIEWSaturday 1 Dec, 7pm£10.50 adults, £6.50 child (all seating areas)

In aid of The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice

FAMILY WORKSHOPS Sat 15 Dec, 11am-1pm or Sun 16 Dec, 10.30am-12.30pm. £5 per person

For 5-10s & adult companions. Join us for a fun 2 hour session exploring the story and characters and get up close to costumes and props from past Christmas shows. Includes arts and crafts!

BOOKING INFORMATION

CHOOSE YOUR SEAT Price Band I = BEST SEATS Price Band II = GOOD VIEW Price Band III = RESTRICTED VIEW

MAIN THEATRE SEATING PLAN

DRESS CIRCLE

STANDARD PRICESPrice Band I Adult £18, Child £10Price Band II Adult £16, Child £8Price Band III Adult £13, Child £7

FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children)Price Band I £52Price Band II £45Price Band III £38

PEAK PRICES

PEAK (Mon – Fri) Price Band I Adult £18.50, Child £11Price Band II Adult £16.50, Child £9Price Band III Adult £13.50, Child £8

FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children)Price Band I £55 Price Band II £48 Price Band III £41

PEAK (Sat & Sun) Price Band I Adult £19.50, Child £11.50Price Band II Adult £17.50, Child £9.50Price Band III Adult £14.50, Child £8.50

FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children)Price Band I £58 Price Band II £51 Price Band III £44

Peak prices apply to performances from Fri 14 Dec – Sun 30 Dec (excluding 18 – 20 Dec, 10.30am performances).

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BOOKING YOUR TICKETSMAIN THEATRE SEATING PLAN

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DRESS CIRCLE

PRICE BAND* I II III Best seats Good View Restricted viewPreviews £8 £8 £8Tuesday £12 £12 £12Wednesday & Thursday £15.50 £14 £12Matinees £15.50 £14 £12 Friday & Saturday £19 £17.50 £14

See p30-31 for Christmas Show pricing.

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GUIDES

50P TICKETS!

10 tickets per performance 10 performances of each show On sale at 10am on:

Sat 22 September for Medea Sat 27 October for Glasgow Girls Sat 9 February for Takin’ Over the Asylum

All tickets must be bought in person at the theatre. Cash only. No reservations. Allocated price band II seats. 2 tickets per person. Terms & conditions apply.

THE SEASON PASS MEDEA, GLASGOW GIRLS AND TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM

Premium Pass (Fri/Sat): £48 Senior Premium Pass (Fri/Sat): £42

Standard Pass (Wed/Thu): £39 Senior Standard Pass (Wed/Thu): £33

Applies to best available price band I and II seats, Wed–Satperformances, excluding previews. Terms & conditions apply.

CONCESSIONSApply to all performances except Previews and Tuesdays. ID required.

SENIOR CITIZENS£3 off full price tickets Matinees: £8, all seats

DISABLED £3 off full price tickets + companion comes free Matinees: £8, all seats

EQUITY, SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF PLAYWRIGHTS, BECTU & MUSICIANS UNION CARD-HOLDERS£3 off full price tickets

STUDENTS & CHILDREN £8 any seat in the house

UNEMPLOYED & GORBALS CARD £2 any seat in the house

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITYUnemployed concession applies to those in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Income Support or Employment Support Allowance only. Gorbals Card requires two proofs of G5 address (ie utility bill).

GROUP BOOKINGS1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

SCHOOL & STUDENT GROUPSAll teacher and pupil tickets £8

ADULT GROUPSBuy 10 or more tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket.

CIRCLE STUDIOAll shows individually priced. See show page.

SEAT RESTORATION FUNDUp to £1 of every ticket sold will be invested in the Seat Restoration Fund.

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

BOOKING FEES There is a £2 transaction fee applied to online sales. We charge £1 postage. There are no bookings fees charged for in person or telephone sales.

OPENING HOURS The Box Office is open 10am-6pm, Mon to Sat and to 8pm on performance evenings.

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

All concessions and discounts are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Terms and conditions apply. All information correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change.

DIARYSEPTEMBER SAT 1

SUN 2

MON 3

TUE 4

WED 5

THU 6 YELLOW MOON, 7.30pm P

FRI 7 MONSTER IN THE HALL, 7.30pm P

SAT 8 YELLOW MOON, 7pm & MONSTER IN THE HALL, 8.45pm

SUN 9

MON 10

TUE 11 TAM O’SHANTER, 7.30pm

WED 12 TAM O’SHANTER, 7.30pm YELLOW MOON, 7.30pm

THU 13 TAM O’SHANTER, 7.30pm MONSTER IN THE HALL, 7.30pm

FRI 14 TAM O’SHANTER, 7.30pm YELLOW MOON, 7.30pm

SAT 15 TAM O’SHANTER, 2.30pm & 7.30pm YELLOW MOON, 7pm & MONSTER IN THE HALL, 8.45pm

SUN 16

MON 17

TUE 18 YELLOW MOON, 7.30pm

WED 19 MONSTER IN THE HALL, 7.30pm

THU 20 YELLOW MOON, 7.30pm

FRI 21 MONSTER IN THE HALL, 7.30pm

SAT 22 YELLOW MOON, 7pm & MONSTER IN THE HALL, 8.45pm

SUN 23

MON 24

TUE 25

WED 26

THU 27 MEDEA, 7.30pm P

FRI 28 MEDEA, 7.30pm P

SAT 29 MEDEA, 7.30pm P

SUN 30

OCTOBER MON 1

TUE 2 MEDEA, 7.30pm

WED 3 MEDEA, 7.30pm AD

THU 4 MEDEA, 7.30pm BSL

FRI 5 MEDEA, 7.30pm

SAT 6 MEDEA, 7.30pm

SUN 7

MON 8

TUE 9 MEDEA, 7.30pm

WED 10 MEDEA, 7.30pm

THU 11 MEDEA, 7.30pm CAP D

FRI 12 MEDEA, 7.30pm

SAT 13 MEDEA, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SUN 14

MON 15

TUE 16

WED 17

THU 18 THIS IS WHAT WE ASK, 7.30pm

FRI 19 THIS IS WHAT WE ASK, 7.30pm

SAT 20 THIS IS WHAT WE ASK, 7.30pm

SUN 21

MON 22

TUE 23

WED 24

THU 25

FRI 26

SAT 27

SUN 28

MON 29

TUE 30

WED 31 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm P

NOVEMBER THU 1 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm P

FRI 2 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

SAT 3 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

SUN 4

MON 5

TUE 6 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

WED 7 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm AD

THU 8 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm BSL D FRI 9 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

SAT 10 GLASGOW GIRLS, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SUN 11

MON 12

TUE 13 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

WED 14 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm

THU 15 GLASGOW GIRLS, 10.30am & 7.30pm CAP HERE WE STAY, 6pm

FRI 16 GLASGOW GIRLS, 7.30pm HERE WE STAY, 1.30pm & 6pm

SAT 17 GLASGOW GIRLS, 2.30pm & 7.30pm HERE WE STAY, 6pm

SUN 18

MON 19

TUE 20

WED 21

THU 22

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FRI 23

SAT 24

SUN 25

MON 26

TUE 27

WED 28

THU 29

FRI 30

DECEMBER SAT 1 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 7pm P

SUN 2

MON 3

TUE 4

WED 5 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10am & 1.30pm

THU 6 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10am & 1.30pm

FRI 7 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am & 7pm

SAT 8 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm

SUN 9

MON 10

TUE 11 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10am & 1.30pm

WED 12 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10am & 1.30pm

THU 13 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am AD & 7pm BSL FRI 14 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am & 7pm

SAT 15 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm AD SLEEPING BEAUTY FAMILY WORKSHOP 11am – 1pm

SUN 16 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 1pm & 5pm SLEEPING BEAUTY FAMILY WORKSHOP 10.30am – 12.30pm

MON 17

TUE 18 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am & 7pm

WED 19 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am & 7pm

THU 20 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 10.30am & 7pm CAP

FRI 21 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 7pm


SUN 23 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 1pm & 5pm

MON 24 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 1pm & 5pm

TUE 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

WED 26 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm

THU 27 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm

FRI 28 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm



MON 31

JANUARY TUE 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WED 2

THU 3 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm

FRI 4 SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm & 7pm



MON 7

FEBRUARY MON 11

TUE 12

WED 13

THU 14

FRI 15 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm P

SAT 16 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm P

SUN 17

MON 18

TUE 19 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

WED 20 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

THU 21 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

FRI 22 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

SAT 23 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

SUN 24

MON 25


WED 27 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm AD THU 28 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm BSL

MARCH FRI 1 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

SAT 2 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SUN 3

MON 4


WED 6 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

THU 7 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm CAP FRI 8 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

SAT 9 TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM, 7.30pm

SUN 10

MON 11

KEYP PREVIEW BSL BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE

AD AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCECAP CAPTIONED PERFORMANCED POST SHOW DISCUSSION

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DESIGN: FREIGHT 0141 552 5303 PHOTOGRAPHY & ILLUSTRATIONS: KEV HARPER, TIM MOROZZO, TOMMY GA-KEN WAN AND HELEN BLACK.Citizens Theatre Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SCO 22513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SCO 01337

MEDEA27 SEP – 13 OCT

GLASGOW GIRLS 31 OCT – 17 NOV

TAKIN’ OVER THE ASYLUM 15 FEB – 9 MAR

BUY TICKETS FOR ALL 3 SHOWS AND GET UP TO 25% OFF!

PREMIUM PASS (Fri/Sat): £48

SENIOR PREMIUM PASS (Fri/Sat): £42

STANDARD PASS (Wed/Thu): £39

SENIOR STANDARD PASS (Wed/Thu): £33

Applies to best available price band I and II seats, Wed–Sat performances, excluding previews.

Terms & conditions apply.

THE SEASON PASSA TRIO OF WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTIONSYOUR TICKET TO WORLD CLASS THEATRE

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