Arts Guild Theatre Autumn & Winter 2011 Season Brochure

ARTS GUILD THEATRE

WHAT'S ON JULY ­— DECEMBER 2011

BRINGING THE BEST IN THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO INVERCLYDE

IN THIS ISSUE: HAIRY MACLARY THE NUTCRACKER DAVID HAYMAN DANIEL SLOSS CHRISTMAS CROONERS AND MUCH MORE

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Welcome to your new Arts Guild brochure.

We are delighted by the season that we have put together for you. In the following pages, you will find a wide range of shows to suit all tastes, the type of shows that you have come to expect from the Arts Guild Theatre.

In this our final year in our Campbell Street building, we are as always extremely pleased to bring you a varied and entertaining programme which undoubtedly has something for everyone.

There are visits by some of our regular and highly popular companies, by up and coming artists and some well known performers.

Our staff look forward to welcoming you to the theatre and hope you will enjoy your visit, but please book early to avoid disappointment.

We are all set for a fantastic closing year before we move to our new building. Please join us.

Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party

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Spy School

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Tally’s Blood

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Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

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Hairy Maclary and Friends

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ABOUT US Greenock Arts Guild was established in 1946 for the benefit of the local community, to foster the development of the arts within the area and to provide a venue where the arts could flourish.

Since its humble beginnings the ‘Guild, as it is affectionately known by many who frequent our building, has served Inverclyde well, promoting a wide range of artistic events including performances, classes, music concerts and exhibitions while providing facilities where local individuals and groups can pursue their artistic ambition. During the last 60 years the numbers using the Guild have grown to average 100,000 per year and amongst them have been many who have gone on to enjoy a successful career in the arts whether as performers, technicians, administrators or educators.

Too Rex

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A Night of Musicals

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A Few Good Men

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Little Voice

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A Timeless Collection

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Dancing Queen The Show

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Lord of the Flies

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Queen on Fire

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High School Rocks

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The Nutcracker

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How The Koala Learnt to Hug

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Alvin Stardust

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Daniel Sloss

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Upbeat Beatles

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Beauty & The Beast

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim

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Here’s A How-De-Do

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Craig Hill – Blown By A Fan

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Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

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Christmas Crooners

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The Wizard of Oz

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Six and A Tanner

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REDEVELOMENT UPDATE The Guild’s current premises are no longer fit for purpose, having started life as a swimming baths before conversion to its present form in the 1950s. An exciting project has been devised to create a new purpose built arts centre to replace our building and which will see us re-locate to the centre of Inverclyde. With the opening anticipated for the summer of 2012, the new arts centre will build on the impressive track record of Greenock Arts Guild which has been successfully delivering high quality arts in Inverclyde for over 60 years. It will be sited on a prime location of a former dockyard in Greenock, adjacent to the historic Georgian Custom House, with superb views over the River Clyde. The new building will form a key community focus as part of the wider regeneration of former industrial land along the Inverclyde waterfront.

In November 2010 construction of the new building got underway and in the same week the Earl of Wessex in his role as patron of the new facility visited the site. He also attended a fundraising function, held in Greenock’s Custom House, in aid of the new arts centre where he met with members of the local community and in his capacity as Patron, announced that the new building will be known as The Beacon Arts Centre. HRH unveiled a commemorative artwork commissioned for the occasion from glass artist Alec Galloway. It will be placed in the new building for the opening in 2012.

The name, Beacon Arts Centre, has a strong association with the location of the new theatre since the Georgian lamp which sits in front of the Customhouse, is known as The Beacon and as such, was a guiding light for ships mooring at the quayside alongside which the arts centre is being built.

The new building will house a 500 seat main auditorium together with a 130 seat studio theatre, three large rehearsal rooms and a riverside restaurant and bar with outstanding views over the Clyde.

Thanks to the support of our funding partners, Creative Scotland, Inverclyde Council, Riverside Inverclyde and the Big Lottery we have achieved the target needed to ensure that our £10m project can be delivered. Many local individuals, friends and supporters of the Guild have also given generously. To all we say thank you.

Our fundraising is ongoing to ensure that we can provide the best facility for the Inverclyde community. Please support us. Contact the Box Office for information on how you can contribute.

Details are also available on our website.

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BUDDY HOLLY'S WINTER DANCE PARTY Saturday 23rd July ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £15, Concessions £14 AM Productions

In January 1959 Buddy Holly began a string of dates across the American mid west. The tour was called THE WINTER DANCE PARTY TOUR which included Ritchie Valens , Big Bopper , Dion & the Belmonts , and of course Buddy Holly himself.

It has been more than 50 years as we bring together a concert to celebrate their music, from earlier songs.... 'Blue days black night ' and ' Rock around with Ollie Vee' to ' True love ways ' and ' It doesn't matter anymore! Along with the classics from Ritchie Valens ' La Bamba , Big Bopper Running Bear , and Dion & the Belmonts Run around Sue. Together with a live four piece band the concert will show the music did not die! Four men, Four great tributes Backed by the Counterfeit Crickets foot tapping, pure Rock n Roll music that will suit everyone!

SPY SCHOOL

TALLY’S BLOOD

Wed 31st Aug to Sat 3rd Sept ’11 AT 7.30PM Wallace Bennett Theatre TICKETS: FULL PRICE £7

Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September ’11 at 7:30pm Wallace Bennett Theatre TICKETS: Full price £9, Concessions £8

KAYOS Youth Theatre

Simply the best ALY BAIN & PHIL traditional musicians CUNNINGHAM you are ever likely Thursday 25th August ’11 to hear at 7:30pm Mike Russell

ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £16 Firefly Productions

We are delighted to welcome back Phil and Aly on this their 25th Anniversary tour that takes them from the Borders to Shetland and out to the Western Isles. Voted 'Best Duo' at the BBC National Folk Awards, these legendary ambassadors of Scottish Traditional Music delight audiences wherever they play, be it concert, TV or folk session. ...They are a festival in themselves!

RED Productions Kayos Theatre Company presents a rip roaring comedy to start off their new season. Set in USA in the early 60's this play will have you rolling in the aisles. Also on the night, lookout for a sneak preview of their next musical!

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Fresh from their sell out success with Steel Magnolias, RED Productions returns with the highly acclaimed Tally's Blood.

Written by Ann Marie di Mambro (Eastenders, Casualty, Taggart), Tally's Blood is set in Scotland and Italy before, during and after World War II, and follows the growing friendship between a young Italian girl, living with her Aunt and Uncle in their ‘Tally Café’ in Scotland, and a young

Scottish boy. When World War II breaks out, the tensions and prejudices between the two families heighten as the Italian immigrants in Scotland find their home country at war with their adopted country.

This funny yet poignant play explores the prejudice faced

by Italian immigrants during World War II, a must-see for both Scottish audiences and those of Italian heritage.

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HAIRY MACLARY & FRIENDS

TooREX Friday 9th September at 8pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £15.00

Sunday 4th September at 2pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £9, Concessions £7 Family of 4 £28

The Marc Bolan and T-REX stage show

Nonsenseroom Productions

‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’

Anyone with young children will recognise these immortal words instantly as the opening lines of the book ‘Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy’

by Lynley Dodd.

Featuring many of the characters from the books like Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse Bottomley Potts, covered in spots – Schnitzel von Krumm, with the very low tum and Scarface Claw – the toughest tomcat in town this is a fun show, wth music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories... a “must see” for the whole family.

… so numerous and vociferous was the audience that sometimes the performers were drowned out… they were, however, able to keep the kids in stitches, no matter the volume…

Marc was one of my best mates and when I work with TooREX it brings a lump to my throat - it reminds me of some fab memoriesgreat band!

Alvin Stardust

The Marc Bolan 34th Anniversary Tour TooREX (featuring the incredible Bobby T as Marc Bolan) bring back the Glam Rock era of the early seventies with a spell binding show that covers the whole of Marc Bolan’s career from the early hippy period of Tyrannosaurus Rex to the megastar, chart topping days of T-Rex. Complete with full costume changes, glitter and more than a dash of star quality, TooREX come incredibly close to the real thing.

This full nostalgic concert includes some early singles such as “Deborah”, “One Inch Rock” and “Ride A White Swan” to the big hits “Get It On”, “Telegram Sam”, “Hot Love” and “Children of the Revolution”, to some of the fondly remembered album material.

Join TooREX as they celebrate the music of Marc Bolan and T Rex.

The Herald

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A NIGHT OF MUSICALS Friday 16th September ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS £16, Concessions £15 Early Bird £14 before 19th August ‘11 Mad About Productions

A NIGHT OF MUSICALS’ Starring Michael Courtney This electric production of Musical Showstoppers transports you on a whistle stop tour to the heart of London’s theatre-land visiting over 20 of your favourite musicals from composers such as Lloyd Webber, Boublil and Schonberg.

From the poignant ‘All I Ask Of You’ to the dramatic ‘One Day More’ ‘A NIGHT OF MUSICALS’ talented ensemble conjure stunning, high quality vocal performances, which evoke the true spirit of the West End. So, sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable West End and Broadway favourites, the stunning vocal talents of Michael Courtney and full supporting cast, top notch dancing, glitzy costumes and a stunning lighting show. - ‘A Pure Slice of Entertainment’.

Michael Courtney’ - hailed as ‘OUTSTANDING!’ by the Stage, and nominated in 2008 ‘PRODUCER OF THE YEAR’ this is one not to miss!!

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A FEW GOOD MEN

LITTLE VOICE

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th September ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD Theatre TICKETS: FULL PRICE £8 Greenock Players

WEDNEsday 25th to Saturday 29th October ’11 at 7:30pm Wallace Bennett Theatre TICKETS: £10

A Few Good Men, a play

by Aaron Sorkin, was acclaimed on Broadway and subsequently made into a successful film. A rookie Navy lawyer is assigned to defend two Marines on trial for the murder of one of their platoon members. He expects a plea-bargain, and a cover-up of what really happened. But, prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer

Little Voice tells the story of a shy, reclusive girl and her larger than life out of control mother Mari.

Desperately missing her dead father, Little Voice spends her time locked in her bedroom listening to his old record collection and perfecting astonishing impersonations of famous divas including Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland.

eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in doing so, the play raises the questions of what it means to have honour, dignity and humanity in an increasingly complex world.

Amerikana Productions Mari starts dating small time club agent Ray Say, she thinks he’s her last chance for a better life. When Ray Say hears Little Voice sing, he thinks she’s his ticket to the big time.

Little Voice just wants a normal life and to be loved. Not everyone is going to get what they want.

A TIMELESS COLLECTION Wednesday 28th September 2011 at 2:30 & 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £13, Concessions £11 Matinee £10.50 Timeless Theatre Productions

Nostalgia just doesn't come any better! Another sensational new show, based on the original ‘Memories are made of This’ show. From the producers of 'Memory Lane', ‘All our Yesterdays’ and ‘Rolling back the Years’. One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, taking you on a breathtaking musical journey from the good old days of Music Hall, through the 40's, 50's, 60's, and finally into the some of the beautiful harmonies of the 1970's. Beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade, performed by 'West End' and international vocalists, along with the stunning 'Memory Lane' dancers.

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DANCING QUEEN! THE SHOW Friday 30th September ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £12, Concessions £10 Solid Gold Management

QUEEN ON FIRE Dancing Queen (formerly known as ABBACADABRA) has been delighting audiences & selling out theatres since 2003. Featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians and vocalists, Dancing Queen is packed with all of ABBA's greatest hits performed with dazzling showmanship that only a true live band can accomplish. Stunning costumes, specially choreographed dance routines and hilarious banter between the girls and guys make this a show which is definitely not to be missed.

So dust down your platforms, put on your flares and sing along with all of your favourites including: ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, …. and many more!!!

LORD OF THE FLIES Saturday 1st October ‘11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £13.50, Concessions £11.50, Schools £10 Sell a Door Theatre Company

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Friday 7th October 2011 at 8pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £16 Queen on Fire Productions

The ethos of “Queen of Fire” is to recreate the Queen ‘live experience’ by making shows as authentic as possible using accurate costumes, instruments and by performing live concert versions of the songs. Since their first performance in 1995 ‘Queen on Fire’ has gone from strength to strength and is now regarded by many as the UK’s Number One Queen Tribute Band. With a lead singer who looks, sounds and performs like Freddie Mercury this is one for all Queen fans!

HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. Multi award winning Sell a Door Theatre Company celebrate the centenary of author William Golding in this 2011 revival of the classic tale of morality vs. immorality.

A plane has crashed on an uninhabited island.

The only survivors are a group of school boys.

With no homes or schools, no adults, no rules , the boys’ fragile sense of order begins to collapse as their games take on a more sinister significance and this once well-behaved group of children quickly turns into a bloodthirsty, murderous tribe."

Friday 14th October ’11 at 7pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE Tickets: £13.50 Nett UK Ltd. A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana , Camp Rock and Glee!

The High School Musical phenomenon, Miley Cyress from Hannah Montana, Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers and the Glee Club, are all celebrated in this amazing show.

Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.

Be prepared to rock out as HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! Wildcats - Get ready to PARTY!

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ALVIN STARDUST

THE NUTCRACKER Saturday 15th October at 7.30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £15, £13 for under 16s European Ballet

HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG Friday 21st October ’11 at 2:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE £8, Concessions £6 Family of 4 £25 The Peoples Theatre Company Steven Lee runs The People's Theatre Company and is author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy.

How The Koala Learnt To Hug has been adapted from his first collection of short stories and published under the title How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales.

Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming, tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!

So join Steven and a host of wild characters including Natascha The Witch, Karen the Koala and the Reggae Beavers for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging.

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This magical and most enchanting of all fairy tales is brought to life by European Ballet, an exciting and dynamic company of international first-class dancers. Under the direction of Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer of The Bolshoi Ballet, European Ballet is one of the most popular and highly praised touring ballet companies in the UK. Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, enhanced by over 45 beautiful handcrafted costumes, the ballet is ideal for audiences of all ages.

The magic of Christmas comes alive as Clara dreams that her toys come to life. The exciting moments of the ballet – spells of mysterious Drosselmeyer, fearsome battle between rats and toy soldiers, transformation of the Nutcracker into a handsome Prince, who takes Clara to the beautiful Kingdom of Sweets, stunning national dances from Arabia, China, Spain and Russia – all bring unforgettable celebration of excellent dancing and magical story.

Friday 28th October ’11 at 8pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £13, Concessions £11

The "Moody Man" in Black is back - Alvin Stardust’s musical career spans the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s, 00’s and 10’s! And he has just released a brand new album.

Alvin is sure to have the audience on their feet within the first few bars of his show. An outstanding performer, as Keith Richards aptly described him - “the Godfather of British Rock ‘n’ Roll", who plays a variety of music ... ranging from "Rock Around the Clock" to "My Coo Ca Choo" ... there's something for everyone!

Few performers have such compelling stories to tell – ranging from the day he met Buddy Holly and then had the honour of singing “Peggy Sue” with him ...to the reason behind his trademark black glove... to the amazing story of his prized guitar, signed by so many legends it is now reportedly worth £1 million!

Alvin now prefers to focus on the smaller venues, creating a more intimate atmosphere with his fans - he loves interacting with the audience .... and of course, they love it back!

Alvin Stardust is a real Glam AND Rock & Roll legend.

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DANIEL SLOSS THE JOKER

UPBEAT BEATLES Friday 4th November ’11 at 8pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £15, Early Bird offer £13 until 3rd Sept ‘11

Saturday 29th October ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £13.50, Concessions £10

Simon Fielder Productions

Live Nation in association with MZA

The Premier Beatles Tribute Band in the UK Relive the sounds and excitement of the 60's with this leading Beatles tribute band...

The Upbeat Beatles have been performing to ecstatic audiences since they formed in 1997.

Having played at leading venues in the UK and overseas, they are now recognised as one of the premier Beatles tribute bands.

So much energy and excitement - THEY WERE FAB! Event Manager, Skibo Castle It was like turning the clock back 40 years FANTASTIC! James Albright, Leeds Castle

Scotland’s half-man-half-Xbox, hormone-ridden comic prodigy is currently one of the fastest rising stars of UK comedy. He started doing stand-up aged 16 and appeared on ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’; ‘8/10 Cats’; ‘Jason Manford Comedy Rocks’; ‘Rob Brydon Show’; ‘Comic Relief’s ‘Mock the Week’; ‘Paul O’Grady Show’ as well as starring in his own BBC show 'The Adventures of Daniel’ and selling out three Fringe seasons in 2008-2010 - all before he started to shave. Winner of 2011’s Scottish Variety Award Best New Comedian catch Daniel in his new show on tour this autumn! (with fabulous support act Kai Humphries)

He has a confidence and talent that’s shocking for a 19-year-old Michael McIntyre (RADIO TIMES September 2010)

Charming, selfdeprecating and genuinely funny Time Out

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST WEDNESDAY 9TH TO SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: FULL PRICE £13.50 CONCESSIONS ON WED & THU ONLY £10 MATINEE -SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER AT 2.30 PM £10, CHILDREN £7

MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE BOOK BY LINDA WOOLVERTON ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY ROBERT JESS ROTH ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Greenock Light Opera Club Once upon a time in a faraway land………

Based on the Disney animated romantic musical, this stage show is sure to be popular with “children” of all ages. The feisty Belle, the arrogant, but unhappy, Beast - and a multitude of fascinating characters make this one of the most popular stories ever. Book your seat early!

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SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM Saturday 19th November ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £15 Goldfish Theatre Company What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan?

What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan?

What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the Old Firm match? FIREWORKS – that’s what!

This highly successful, topical and very funny play returns by popular demand. Don’t miss it!

Written by Des Dillon

CRAIG HILL BLOWN BY A FAN…!

Saturday 26th November ’11 at 7:30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: Full price £14 Concessions £12 MZA Productions

HERE’S A HOW-DE-DO Friday 25th November ’11 at 7.30pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £15, Early Bird offer £13 until 3rd Sept ‘11 A celebration of the songs, music, wit and repartee of Gilbert & Sullivan.

This concert performance of G & S favourites will transport you to the world of Topsy Turvy created by that wonderful and never-to-be -forgotten partnership of W S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, creators of the world famous Savoy Operas. Performed by a small group of professional singers some of whom are former members of D'Oyly Carte, including Greenockian David Mackie a musical director of the company, this will be an evening of Savoy Opera classics.

For all G & S fans, an evening not to be missed!

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Riotously funny…

He’s that rare thing, a naturally funny comedian

Scotland's favourite kilted treasure puts the wind in your willows! After his last smash-hit, tour that sold out throughout the UK and in Australia, South-east Asia, South Africa and even in Switzerland, Craig breezes back to bring you his new show for an exhilarating evening of pure-andsimple comedy. Sometimes wickedly provocative and always outrageously cheeky, treat yourself to an uplifting hour of fun from the fabulous comedian that the Scotsman called “a revelation”.

Book early!

Independant

Wickedly subversive … Funny, charming and charismatic Metro

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SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS PANTOMIME

THE WIZARD OF OZ Thursday 22nd December ’11 at 3.15pm & 6.30 pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £9, Concessions £7, Family of 4 £28

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 17th December ’11 at 7:30pm every night except Sunday (Matinees 2:30pm on Saturday 3rd & 10th) ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £7

M & M Productions

Greenock Players HI HO! HI HO! It’s panto time again. This is the charming fairy tale about Snow White who is pursued by a jealous queen. When she hides with the Dwarfs the queen feeds her a poison apple, but in the end Prince Charming awakens her with a kiss.Festive fun for all the family.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall have you got your tickets for Snow White the pantomime?

CHRISTMAS CROONERS Tuesday 20th December ’11 at 2:30pm & 8.00 pm ARTS GUILD THEATRE TICKETS: £12 - 2.30 pm & £16.50 – 8.00 pm

Now in its’ sixth year “Christmas Crooners” features many of the Christmas favourites of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra.

A fantastic cast of West-End Singers, backed by the superb and talented Jazz All-Stars perform over 30 well known Christmas hits including “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”, “Little Drummer Boy”, “White Christmas” and many swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and songs including “God rest ye merry gentlemen”, “Deck the Halls and “Silent Night”, and many more festive favourites.

Staged in the style of Andy Williams Christmas Shows, The Crooners give the audience a show full of swinging Christmas Cheer…

M&M Theatrical Productions takes children's entertainment to a new level as you are transported to an enchanting and magical land in this wonderful adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must followthe yellow brick road to The Emerald City and find the wonderful mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

For ages 4-11.

A show guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past.

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BOOKING INFORMATION We are here to help you, and can offer guidance and info on our shows and everything going on in and around the ArtsGuild - just ask!

Our box office is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 10am until 8.00pm and on Friday from 11am until 8.00pm.

Please use the seating plan to help you choose your seat.

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Tickets may be booked by the following methods:

In Person You can pay for your tickets at the Box Office by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.

Postal Bookings Let us know which performance, date, time and number of tickets you require. Make your cheque payable to Greenock Arts Guild and send it accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street, Greenock, PA16 8AP

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Telephone Bookings Call 01475 723038 to reserve or pay for your tickets.

Online Bookings Online booking is available at www.artsguildtheatre.co.uk Email bookings Email your requirements to bookings@artsguildtheatre.co.uk Ticket Returns Tickets cannot be returned after purchase.

If ticket exchanges are be available, a fee will apply. Exchanges are at the discretion of the management.

Reservations Reserved tickets are held for three working days or up to 30mins before a performance, whichever is soonest.

Concessions Concession tickets are available for selected shows, as indicated in the brochure.

Concessions must be claimed at the time of purchase and proof of eligibility shown on collection. Tickets are sold subject to our terms and conditions, available on request.

ACCESS TO THE ARTS GUILD THEATRE Wheelchair Access Wheelchair access is available in the stalls of the Arts Guild Theatre. There are five dedicated spaces for wheelchair users. To ensure availability, advance booking is strongly recommended.

Guide Dogs are Welcome Please inform us at the time of booking if you plan to bring a guide dog.

Induction Loop Induction loop systems are provided. All seats benefit from the induction loop.

Additional Access Requirements If you need any additional help to enjoy your visit to the Arts Guild, just ask for the Front of House Manager on your arrival, or telephone 01475 723038 in advance of your visit.

JUST ANNOUNCED

The Arts Guild will host and promote events for this year’s ‘Mental Health Arts & Film Festival’, a festival that celebrates getting creative and connecting with others to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Many people who have experienced mental health problems have made fantastic creative contributions to our society. The Festival will take place 1 - 24 October 2011. This year will see Inverclyde becoming fully involved! Look for the festival symbol in this brochure alongside the companies taking part.

SIX AND A TANNER STARRING DAVID HAYMAN SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER – 8.00 P.M. £13.00 (£11.00 CONC.)

Latecomers Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which may be at an interval. This is entirely at the discretion of the Duty Manager and the performing company.

Please note that when allowed to enter, latecomers may not be able to occupy their allocated seat until the interval.

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