SEPT - DEC 2016
WHAT’S ON
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Our backbone is our 80 strong volunteer base, supporting our dedicated core staff, who continue to provide excellent service coupled with affordable performance, conference and rehearsal space for City and Shire organisations. Disabled Access We offer ramp access via our Stage Door entrance, lift, and disabled toilet. We also provide induction loop and infrared systems. Please advise staff in advance for any assistance required. Parking Car parking is available at Loch Street and Frederick Street car parks.
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
10.00 - 16.00 10.00 - 16.00 10.00 - 16.00 closed
ACT Aberdeen 33 King Street Aberdeen AB24 5AA Tel: (01224) 635 208 enquiries@act-aberdeen.org.uk www.act-aberdeen.org.uk Café Bar Our Café Bar is open on Saturday afternoons as a Café and as a Café Bar 45 minutes before each show and at intervals for tea, coffee, beverages, confectionery and ice cream.
Drama Classes These classes/groups offer a professional introduction to drama and theatre, with a focus on the development of theatre skills. Our highly motivated and inspiring sessional tutors deliver focussed and expert tuition individually tailored to the needs of young people. We also programme a series of special masterclasses annually. Rather than being on a pay-per-class basis, these groups are charged per term and meet weekly on Saturdays or Wednesdays. To enquire or book, contact Paula Gibson, Artistic Director on 01224 635208
Scene Stealers
Age 8+ | 12.30pm-2pm Saturdays | £90 per term Scene Stealers focus on a different topic each term using improvisation, script work, games and characterisation to develop drama skills. Equally importantly we have fun, forge friendships and build self-esteem in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This group provides a springboard to our devised theatre company - Spotlighters.
Spotlighters
Age 12-18 | 3.30pm-5.30pm Saturdays | £90 per term Spotlighters work with scripts and create their own theatre pieces. Members devise theatre in a fun and relaxed environment, with an emphasis on learning and creative ideas. New members welcome. Some funded places are available.
Juniors
Age 8-16 | 5pm-7pm Wednesdays | £90 per term
Our junior youth theatre company spends the year getting inspired and developing performance skills, including voice and movement. The group rehearse and perform annually a different piece of musical theatre showcasing what they have learned throughout the year. Previous productions include ‘The Demon Headmaster,’ ‘Honk!’ and this year’s choice is the ever popular ‘Oliver’. They also take part in a festive family event with their senior counterparts in a Christmas Cabaret.
Seniors
Age 16+ | 7.15pm-9.15pm Wednesdays | £90 per term Once graduated from CTC Juniors (above) our senior students join this group and perform a wider variety of theatre gaining an in depth knowledge of theatrical skills as well as working towards a piece of musical theatre. Previous membership of the CTC Juniors isn’t required as anyone in this age group is welcome. Performances also include galas and Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF).
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS Our Saturday Workshops provide a relaxed and informal way for people of all ages to get involved with drama and performing in a fun, enjoyable and safe environment. Run by experienced tutors, each class runs as a drop-in session so you can commit to a week at a time - or make it a regular thing - it’s completely up to you!
Jumpin’ Jacks ‘n’ Jills
Age 3-5 | 10.30am-11.30am | £5 per session
Fly on a magic carpet to a different land of fun and adventure every Saturday morning! Your wee ones can sing, act, play, listen to stories and become super heroes and heroines in this introduction to drama.
Bouncing Beans
Age 6-8 | 10.30am-11.30am | £5 per session
A fun and engaging class featuring drama, movement and music, developing a range of skills and providing the tools to inspire your young ones to stretch their imaginations and give them confidence to perform.
FRI 9 SEP
7.30PM
Nicholas Collett Productions presents
YOUR BARD
Professor Nother is giving a talk about Shakespeare authorship in the function room at the Shakespeare pub - but he doesn’t believe the man from Stratford wrote those plays. That’s Will’s cue to kick the door off the hinges and defend his reputation. He’ll tell you all about his family, what it’s like on tour and the glory days at the Globe. Ladies and gentlemen raise your glasses - Your Bard!
DRAMA
£10/£8
SAT 10 SEP
7.30PM
Baton Productions Ltd presents
THE BLUES BAND IN CONCERT
Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‚Äòjust to play the blues’. Who’d have predicted that, 37 years later, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. They’ve earnt a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms.
LIVE MUSIC
£22.50
TUES 20 SEP - SAT 24 SEP Leading Lights presents
NIGHTLY @ 7.30PM SAT MATINEE @ 2PM
ROCK OF AGES Following their successful production of Sunset Boulevard last year, Aberdeen’s own Leading Lights are back with their North-East premiere of Rock of Ages. This rock/jukebox musical tells the story of the fight to save the infamous Bourbon Club from being forced to close due to the demolition and redevelopment of the Sunset Strip.Full of classic 80’s rock songs and unforgettable characters this fun-filled show guarantees to have you dancing and singing in the aisles.
MUSICAL
£14/£12
WED 28 SEP - FRI 30 SEP Aberdeen Studio Theatre Group presents
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS GOT HER HEAD CHOPPED OFF Following its highly praised performance in July at the British Finals of the One Act Play Festival in Cardiff, STG returns to ACT Aberdeen where, under the direction of Bruce Taylor, it presents ‘Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off’ Liz Lochhead is one of Scotland’s most talented female writers and this play is considered one of her finest pieces. Emily Esson, Abigail Westwood, Belinda Findlay and Ken McRae lead the talented cast.
DRAMA
£14/£11
NIGHTLY @ 7.30pm
THURS 6 OCT
7.30PM
MsFits presents
WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A T JUNCTION Three women, three generations, three agendas, one lapse of concentration, all it takes to reduce a grown Policewoman to tears! No-one’s hurt but who is to blame? When their cars collide at a T junction three very different lives get as entangled as their bumpers in an hilarious and poignant one woman comedy drama from The MsFits.
DRAMA
£10/£8
FRI 14 OCT
7.30pm
Michelle McManus presents
MICHELLE MCMANUS’ REALITY - THE MUSICAL After receiving five star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival, columnist, television presenter, actress and singer Michelle brings her one woman show back to Aberdeen, due to popular demand. An upfront and humorous take on her life since winning ‘Pop Idol’ just over a decade ago, with famous show tunes from the West End and Broadway. From ‘Chicago’ to ‘Cabaret’, ‘Les Miserables’ to ‘Chess’ this fabulous evening of entertainment is set to have everyone singing along.
LIVE MUSIC
£16.50
SAT 15 OCT
2.30PM & 7.30PM
Timeless Theatre Productions Ltd presents
ROLLING BACK THE YEARS One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking the audience on a breathtaking musical journey through the 50’s, 60’s, and some of the brilliant sounds of the 1970’s. Including songs by Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Abba and many more.
LIVE MUSIC
£16.50/£14.50
MON 17 OCT - THURS 20 OCT Aberdeen Film Festival presents
ABERDEEN FILM FESTIVAL 2016 The Aberdeen Film Festival, now in its third year, aims to provide Aberdeen with a diverse range of films from across the world. Featuring a great selection of independent feature films and shorts across four evenings, we hope you will enjoy our programme of screenings from both experienced and new filmmakers, hoping to make their mark in the world of international motion pictures.
FESTIVALS
£5-£7
6.00PM
FRI 21 OCT
7.30PM
Music Hall Tavern UK Ltd presents
PAUL CARROLL’S MUSIC HALL TAVERN The UK’s premier comedy drag variety show. Whatever your age, come along and join Mrs T and the “girls” from MHT. A feel-good night that will not only entertain and amuse you, but will leave you with unforgettable memories of the funniest night out of the year! Starring Paul Carroll as Mrs T, Paul Burnham as Guapatini, Grant Koper as Miss Frankie and featuring the Showcase International Dancers.
LIVE MUSIC
£23/£21
TUES 25 OCT
2PM & 7.30PM
Richard Darbourne Ltd/Two Bit Classics presents
PRIDE & PREJUDICE
This production offers a brand new interpretation of one of the most romantic stories ever written. Fast and very funny - catch the five Bennett sisters and the whole world of Austen brought to life in this imaginative and loving adaptation by Joannah Tincey, as two actors bring Austen’s words to life with great skill and agility.
DRAMA
£14/£12/£8
SAT 29 OCT
8PM
soundfestival presents
FREEDOM O(R) SPEECH Three European ensembles - Red Note (Scotland), I Solisti del Vento (Belgium) and Song Circus (Norway) - join forces in this co-production presenting Louis Andriessen’s seminal work De Staat (The Republic) alongside Mauricio Kagel’s Der Tribun (The Tribune) and Der Lårm (The Noise) - a work commissioned from David Fennessy to specifically sit alongside De Staat.
LIVE MUSIC
£10/£5
THURS 3 NOV - FRI 4 NOV Shakespeare Schools Foundation presents
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL 2016 See Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before! Shakespeare Schools Festival is proud to present a series of unique performances by young people from Aberdeen. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, SSF is a wonderful way to experience the language, magic and possibilities of Shakespeare. An evening at Shakespeare Schools Festival will be a night to be treasured!
DRAMA
£9/£7
£6.50 PER TICKET GROUPS 20+
7PM 30,000 YOUNG PEOPLE | 138 THEATRES
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
Performance Date / Time / Box Office Number / Ticket Price
ssf.uk.com @SSF_UK #OurStage Shakespeare Schools Festival is part of Shakespeare Schools Foundation, a limited company registered at 140 London Wall, EC2Y 5DN. Registered company in England and Wales no. 9883201. Registered charity no. 1164676.
THURS 17 NOV - SAT 19 NOV
7.30PM
Phoenix Theatre presents
ONE DAY MORE Banish the winter blues and join us for One Day More, a fantastic night of show-stopping musical numbers, wow-factor choreography and all for such an amazing cause! Phoenix Theatre is delighted to bring you this sensational show, which also features Phoenix Youth Theatre and Phoenix Theatre’s Corporate Team. So, what are you waiting for? Warm up your winter and Book Now!
VARIETY
£17/£15
THURS 1 DEC - SAT 24 DEC Castlegate Arts Ltd with Ed Littlewood Productions present
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
Follow Snow White and her Seven Dwarfs through this charming and compelling adventure for all the family, complete with hilarious mayhem, songs and dancing - a magical story brought bang up to date for a funpacked evening! With Aberdonian favourites Joyce Falconer as the Queen, and Rod Matthew as Bossy. A festive treat for all ages, director Kate Nelson will bring you the most imaginative, entertaining and festive show for all ages to enjoy!
PANTO
£17/£14
(£9 GROUP TICKETS)
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THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER - SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER 2016 This Christmas, Castlegate Arts Ltd and Ed Littlewood Productions present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Follow Snow White and her Seven Dwarfs through this charming and compelling adventure for all the family, complete with hilarious mayhem, songs and dancing a magical story brought bang up to date for a fun-packed evening! Experience an enchanting and magical re-telling of the traditional tale, with Aberdonian favourites Joyce Falconer as the Queen, and Rod Matthew as Bossy. A festive treat for all ages, director Kate Nelson will bring you the most imaginative, entertaining and festive show for all ages to enjoy!
For Schools & Group Bookings, please contact ACT Aberdeen on 01224 635208 or email panto@act-aberdeen.org.uk
1 Thursday 1300 (SCHOOLS) 1400 & 1900 Saturday 3 1300 Sunday 4 Tuesday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 6 7 Wednesday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 8 Thursday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 1000 (SCHOOLS) Friday 9 & 1900 1400 & 1900 Saturday 10 1300 & 1700 Sunday 11 Tuesday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 13 14 Wednesday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 15 Thursday 1000 (SCHOOLS) 1900 (RELAXED) 1000 (SCHOOLS) Friday 16 & 1900 1400 & 1900 Saturday 17 1300 & 1700 Sunday 18 1900 Tuesday 20 1900 21 Wednesday 1900 22 Thursday 1900 Friday 23 1300 & 1700 Saturday 24
Tickets: £17.00 - Adults & £14.00 Child/Concession Family: £55.00 (2 x Adult + 2 x Child) SCHOOL/GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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MORNING 10AM-12PM
Animate It!
Age 8+ | £40 | 10am-12pm Come and join in our creative inventive and fun-filled animation workshop. You will be learning how to make your very own ‘stop motion’ animations which will be shared on our YouTube channel for all your family and friends to enjoy.
Swashbuckling Fun
Age 3-5 | £40 | 10am - 12pm Calling all pirates and land lubbers to this action packed week of piractical fun full of songs and dance that will rock your boat! Climb aboard the good ship Jolly Roger, heaven knows what fun you will have along the way!
Frozen
Age 4-6 | £40 | 10am - 12pm Winter is coming and what does that mean? Snow, Ice and Olaf. Wait, where is he? Olaf is missing! Come help Ana, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and their friends find him! We will have lots of fun and make believe, with games, stories, singing and dancing at our “Frozen” themed mornings aimed at early stages.
Show in a Week
AFTERNOON 1PM-3PM
Animate It!
Age 8+ | £40 | 1pm - 3pm Come and join in our creative inventive and fun-filled animation workshop. You will be learning how to make your very own ‘stop motion’ animations which will be shared on our YouTube channel for all your family and friends to enjoy.
The Magic of Drama & Movement Age 8-12 | £40 | 1pm - 3pm
Join us for a fantastic week of high energy fun! We will be exploring Drama through use of movement, music and games. We will be learning new skills, learning how to tackle a script and how we can create a piece of spectacular theatre in only 1 week that we will perform to our family and friends!
Boogie on Down
Age 3-5 | £40 | 1pm - 3pm Put on your dancing shoes and boogie on down to your favourite funky tunes. Fun, fun, fun for miniature movers!
ALL DAY 10AM-3PM
Age 10-15 | £100 | 10am - 3pm Join Quids In Theatre Company, trick or treating early this year in a play in a week challenge workshop for Hallowe’en. Explore improvisation, stagecraft, voice, make up, song and dance as you prepare to share your original play in just one week.
Autumn Cabaret Friday October 7th at 7.30 £10 and £8 | Family ticket £30 A night at the theatre! Let us entertain you!! Come and celebrate the amazing talent of our young ACT family in a spectacular evening of theatre and music. With Hallowe’en just round the corner there could be just a hint of witchery in the air and to celebrate Roald Dahl we will be delving into some of his classic tales. Castlegate Theatre Company seniors and juniors will be joined by our aspiring young actors from the SceneStealers and Spotlighters groups to present a magical and imaginative review.
A Very Merry Christmas Cabaret Wednesday December 14th at 7.30 £10 and £8 | Family ticket £30 Always a feel-good seasonal highlight for us - the year would not be complete without the joyous enthusiasm of our Castlegate cast getting together to give you the best of the year’s shows and maybe a tantalising taster of things to come. Embrace the Christmas spirit, don your best Christmas jumpers and join us for this festive treat!
We believe in building people, and our volunteers are the solid foundation of ACT Aberdeen. With over 80 volunteers, this priceless resource demonstrates that our community cares about us and without them we would be unable to function as a working theatre. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from all ages and backgrounds.
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Each individual possesses a unique skill set. We love to help people realise their talents, build confidence and skills and give people an opportunity to show what they can do. We have lots of opportunities to suit all levels and provide training for roles in our cafĂŠ bar or front of house.
Volunteer in: Front of House Cafe/Bar Office/Admin Maintenance
Our Volunteer Co-ordinator - Katie Ward - can help you find the role best for you, so whether you have skills you would like to share or are looking to build yours, ACT Aberdeen is a worthwhile place where you can really see how much your contribution means! We provide mentoring and support alongside structured and relevant training from our fully qualified and experienced staff members. ...For more information on how to become a Volunteer here at ACT Aberdeen, please email katie@act-
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ROOM HIRE & CONFERENCING Using our superb centrally located facilities will add value to your event. We specialise in setting up for conferences, training sessions, and other corporate events. We can also accommodate workshops, rehearsals, cabarets, and performances. Our rooms are spacious and airy and can be set up to your specific requirements. Our team have a “can do� attitude and will be delighted to help in any way they can. We can also supply refreshments from coffees to buffet lunches and suppers. MEETING ROOM (23.4ft x 13.8ft approx) This space can accommodate between 20-30 delegates cinema style and is ideal for small presentations or breakout room for larger conferences
GALLERY (19ft x 26.5ft approx) Home to several exhibitions, this space is ideal for displaying photography, paintings and other art-forms as well as conference/meeting space
THEATRE Our 350-seater auditorium is home to a wide range of professional and amateur companies each year and is fully equipped with sound, lighting and stage equipment
CONFERENCE ROOM (23.4ft x 32.2ft approx) Multi-purpose room used by theatre schools, workshops, presentations, board meetings and can seat 60-70 delegates cinema style
To discuss your conferencing requirements, including catering and AV equipment or for more information on booking any of our spaces, please email: bookings@act-aberdeen.org.uk or call 01224 635208 Further information can also be found by visiting www.act-aberdeen.org.uk/conferencing
EXHIBITIONS Our Exhibitions are free and open to all. The Gallery space is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
2ND-30TH SEPT
4TH-28TH OCT
Polish Association Aberdeen presents
Studio GC08 presents
I WAS, I WILL Exhibition of paintings by: Marta Chojnacka, Katarzyna Rymarz, D.O.M. Dominika Zurawska, Opening Friday 2nd September @ 6pm
2ND-25TH NOV Katie H. Watson presents
IN A GARDEN, IN A WOOD Gray’s School of Art graduate Katie H. Watson will transform the ACT gallery into woodland with a series of textured paintings that form a continuous, mysterious landscape. ‘In a garden, in a wood’ is a tribute to a mural from the main hall in Livia’s Villa, near Rome, one of Katie’s favourite artworks. Katie is a selected artist for the RSW Winter Exhibition and Royal Scottish Academy New Contemporaries Exhibition 2017.
LINES TO PAINT We are Melpomeni Irakleous, Charlotte Johnston, Toni Harrower and Paolo Doyle, four new graduates from the painting department of Gray’s School of Art. Our styles are disparate but our outlooks are similar. Starting with a single poem about the North-East, this project focuses on highlighting the versatility of paint. We are curious about how painting can communicate the same initial concept but be expressed in a variety of ways.
30TH NOV-21ST DEC Izzy Thomson presents
THE SHAPE OF A MOUNTAIN Through an odd coherence of slow and fast time in both painting and the acts of denudation (how the mountain dissolves), I wish to quietly remind viewers of the similarities between the mountain’s timescale and ours.
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