DUNSINANE
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!
SIR ROGER MOORE
SUMMER AUTUMN 2013
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COMING TO THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW MON 28 OCT - SAT 2 NOV
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Building for the Future
CONTENTS THREE PHANTOMS Thu 4 - Sat 6 Jul
TRANSFORMING THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
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DORA THE EXPLORER Sat 17 - Mon 19 Aug
We’re making some changes at Theatre Royal Glasgow which we hope will make your visits to the theatre even more enjoyable. Work is well underway to improve the theatre’s public spaces by building a dramatic new entrance that will house fantastic facilities and greatly improve access to all levels. With new lifts, spacious foyers, better bars and more toilets, we’re bringing the theatre firmly into the 21st-century.
DUNSINANE 5 Tue 10 - Sat 14 Sep SCOTTISH BALLET 6 THE RITE OF SPRING & ELITE SYNCOPATIONS Thu 26 - Sat 28 Sep
During the Summer of 2013, we’ll be changing the seating layout in the Stalls and Dress Circle to improve sightlines in the auditorium. The Café Royal ‘wing’ of the theatre was demolished in January and, as the building work progresses, the distinctive curved shape and columns of the new building are already apparent. The work will be complete in time for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, and the theatre will be open as usual except for a short period from February - April 2014 to enable the final ‘joining up’ of the new extension with the current theatre.
GENÉE 7 INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION Sun 29 Sep THE BUTTERFLY LION 8 Mon 28 Oct - Sat 2 Nov
Look out for the information leaflets in the theatre and keep an eye on the Scottish Opera website at scottishopera.org.uk and atgtickets.com/glasgow for regular updates.
BALLETBOYZ® 9 Thu 7 Nov NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES Tue 12 Nov RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY Fri 15 Nov
SCOTTISH BALLET HANSEL & GRETEL Tue 10 - Sat 28 Dec
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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KING'S THEATRE
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CREATIVE LEARNING 18
SCOTTISH OPERA 2013/2014 SEASON Tue 15 Oct 2013 Sun 3 Aug 2014
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GO BACK FOR MURDER Mon 18 - Sat 23 Nov
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SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Mon 25 - Sat 30 Nov
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GROUPS 19 CORPORATE 20 OPPORTUNITIES HOW TO FIND US
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GENERAL 22 INFORMATION BOOKING 23 INFORMATION
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CELEBRATING THE WORLD'S GREATEST MUSICALS
Three Phantoms from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eponymous musical are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack! Starring Earl Carpenter, Matthew Cammelle and Stephen John Davis, along with Rebecca Caine, and inspired by the musicals they have all been involved with, this unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom Of The Opera.
'POSSIBLY THE BEST GALA EVENING OF MUSICAL THEATRE YOU ARE EVER LIKELY TO SEE' THE PUBLIC REVIEWS
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Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/ or approved/endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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THU 4 - SAT 6 JUL Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £22 - £30 Premium seats £33
‘THE BEST CHILDREN’S SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN’ NATALIE CASSIDY
'IF IT'S RIVETING SPECTACLE YOU WANT, THIS IS THE SHOW TO SEE' THE TIMES
Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure across the UK! In Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear, Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him! Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND AND THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT
TUE 10 - SAT 14 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm BY DAVID GREIG DIRECTED BY ROXANA SILBERT Macbeth is dead, long live the King. Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the Scottish landscape, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power.
SAT 17 - MON 19 AUG Sat 4pm, Sun 10am, 1pm & 4pm Mon 11am & 4pm
Attempting to restore peace and put in place a new ruler, Siward, the commanding officer, is beset by a brutal guerrilla uprising and simmering discontent amongst his own inexperienced troops. Struggling to grasp the alien customs and politics of this harsh country, he finds himself drawn towards Macbeth’s powerful widow in search of someone to share his burden of responsibility. Increasingly isolated from his own men and Scottish allies alike, his efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control.
TICKETS General Adults £17 Under 16s £15 Explorer, front stalls Adults £19 Under 16s £17 FAMILY TICKETS General £55 Explorer £65 (4 tickets, minimum 1 adult)
The compelling Scottish actress Siobhan Redmond brings Lady Macbeth electrifyingly to life in Dunsinane with the acclaimed Jonny Phillips as the increasingly unsettled English commander.
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THE BEST YOUNG BALLET TALENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD
'THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT' THE NEW YORK TIMES
THE RITE OF SPRING (2011) CHOREOGRAPHY CHRISTOPHER HAMPSON MUSIC IGOR STRAVINKSY ELITE SYNCOPATIONS (1974) CHOREOGRAPHY KENNETH MACMILLAN MUSIC SCOTT JOPLIN (AND OTHER RAGTIME COMPOSERS) THU 26 - SAT 28 SEP Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm TICKETS £20 (£17 conc) £10 Standby Tickets for under 26, full-time student or unwaged (on the day from noon at the King’s Box Office or 1 hr prior to the performance at the Theatre Royal) Scotland’s national dance company invites you to an evening of tremendous contrast. 100 years after the original production revolutionised the world of dance and music, Christopher Hampson’s challenging reinvention of The Rite of Spring examines the themes of violence, obedience and domination in this now infamous story of remorseless human sacrifice. Stravinsky’s exhilarating score is performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra. In stark contrast Kenneth MacMillan’s Elite Syncopations is an irresistible carnival of colourful characters, psychedelic body-skimming costumes and vibrant ragtime music performed live on stage by a 12-piece band. 6
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The Genée International Ballet Competition is returning to the UK and, for the first time in its 82-year history, will be hosted in Scotland at the Theatre Royal Glasgow. Presented by the Royal Academy of Dance, in association with Scottish Ballet and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Genée is one of the most prestigious competitive platforms for ballet and attracts the finest young dancers from around the world. Join us for the thrilling final to watch some of the most talented dancers of our time compete for the coveted gold medal. This year’s judges are prima ballerina and RAD President Darcey Bussell CBE, Royal Ballet Director Kevin O’Hare and Scottish Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Hampson.
SUN 29 SEP 6.30pm TICKETS £10 - £33 Premium seats £36
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FROM THE WRITER OF WAR HORSE
UNMISSABLE DANCE AT THE THEATRE ROYAL BALLETBOYZ® THE TALENT 2013 TBC
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS THE MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER PRODUCTION
SUB HEADING THU 7 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £13 - £21
PREMIUM G F S£26 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 OFF DATE Time SEATS
Make some noise. Make some room. Here come the BalletBoyz®. Awaiting copy Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, this phenomenally popular company featuring 10 exceptional young dancers presents an exhilarating evening of exciting and explosive dance. BalletBoyz® is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics with its distinctive style, fusing spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film. ‘BALLETBOYZ® OCCUPIES BOYBAND TERRITORY’ THE TIMES
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES TUE 12 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £13 - £20 ATG THEATRE CARD £3 OFF
STARRING
GWEN TAYLOR MON 28 OCT - SAT 2 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY DANIEL BUCKROYD ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY, CURVE THEATRE LEICESTER AND DERBY THEATRE
From the award-winning writer of War Horse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship starring one of Britain’s leading actresses Gwen Taylor much loved for TV roles in Duty Free, Barbara and most recently Coronation Street. From the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. Michael Morpurgo catapulted onto the world stage in 2007 with the National Theatre production of his book War Horse, a sell-out hit in the West End and Broadway and recently adapted as a feature film directed by Steven Spielberg. 8
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National Dance Company Wales celebrates its 30th anniversary year with some exhilarating dance. Angelin Preljocaj’s Noces uses Stravinsky’s immense score Les Noces to create a dynamic and precise work of tenderness and wild abandon. Stephen Petronio’s magical work Water Stories with vistas of Welsh landscapes is accompanied by music from Atticus Ross (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). Dream from renowned choreographer Christopher Bruce is a breathtaking celebration of the excellence and achievement of Britain in its Olympic year which premiered in Glasgow as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Photo Dream by Christopher Bruce CBE Photography Roy Campbell-Moore
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY FRI 15 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £13.50 - DATES £20.50 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 OFF EARLY BIRD OFFER £2 OFF - booked and paid for mats by Mon 5 Aug Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £XX - £XX Richard Alston is 'A CHOREOGRAPHER FOR WHOM EVERY seats up to £XX DANCE IS A LOVE AFFAIR WITH HISPremium CHOSEN MUSIC’ (THE TIMES). ATG THEATRECARD The brand new Buzzing Round the Hunisuccle Discounts reflects the delicate exactitude of composer Jo Kondo, Illuminations provides Discounts the sheer exhilaration of Benjamin Britten. Also featured is a G Brink. smouldering duet from Martin Lawrance’s ‘THE CHOREOGRAPHY CRACKLES WITH AN ENERGY THAT MAKES YOU REALISE JUST HOW VERSATILE, HOW 0844THE 871 7647 (bkg fee) UNSTINTING, THE DANCERS ARE. WOW!’ HERALD
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2013/14 SEASON PERFORMANCES FULL OF CHARACTER
Don Giovanni
Don Pasquale
Madama Butterfly
New production
New production
Revival of the 2000 production
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
17th-century Venice – a city of darkness and shadows, where danger lurks in every alleyway and corruption is rife. In the centre of it all, a man in his element: Don Giovanni.
Don Pasquale, a reclusive old man with a penchant for cats, runs a crumbling pensione with a chain smoking chambermaid and a greasy cook for company.
Classic, timeless and stylish, Sir David McVicar’s Madama Butterfly has been a firm favourite since it was first staged in 2000.
Determined to keep his wealth to himself, Pasquale searches for a wife. But when he finds one, being married isn’t quite as straightforward as he expected…
Forgoing sentimentality to create a rich cast of characters with unflinchingly human characteristics, his production lays bare a hugely atmospheric, poignant story that still has the power to affect, over a century after it was first performed.
Mozart
Seductive, audacious, he lives life from one opportunity to the next. But will he eventually take things too far? Director Sir Thomas Allen and designer Simon Higlett (The Magic Flute 2012) bring their hallmark theatricality to Mozart’s extraordinary score. Dark, vivid, bursting with life, Don Giovanni is full-blooded opera at its best, combining exquisite music, powerful orchestration, intense drama and lightly crafted comedy. Jacques Imbrailo, hailed by The Times as ‘the hottest young baritone on the block’ is Don Giovanni and beloved Scottish soprano Lisa Milne is Donna Elvira. Rising Italian star Speranza Scappucci conducts. Supported by The Scottish Opera Syndicate and Scottish Opera’s ‘Play a Supporting Role’ Appeal
Tue 15 Oct 7.15pm Fri 18 Oct 7.15pm Sun 20 Oct 4pm Tue 22 Oct 7.15pm Thu 24 Oct 7.15pm Sat 26 Oct 7.15pm
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Donizetti
Director Renaud Doucet and designer André Barbe (Manon 2009) bring Donizetti’s quick-witted, comic masterpiece to life with typically colourful and quirky style. Set in Rome at the cusp of the Swinging Sixties, the eccentric characters are given life in a world that is the perfect setting for a titanic clash of the generations. Bruno Praticò brings Italian authenticity to the role of Don Pasquale and internationally acclaimed tenor Colin Lee is Ernesto. Francesco Corti conducts. Fri 24 Jan 7.15pm Sun 26 Jan 4pm Wed 29 Jan 7.15pm Sat 1 Feb 7.15pm
Puccini
Puccini’s sense of drama is second to none and Butterfly sees him doing what he does best – painting beautifully exotic pictures in sound that are dramatic, often hauntingly lyrical, and full of emotion. Korean soprano Hye-Youn Lee, one of The Independent on Sunday’s ‘Faces to Watch’ in 2013, and Anne Sophie Duprels (Manon 2009) share the role of Butterfly and José Ferrero (Tosca 2012) is Pinkerton. Scottish Opera’s new Music Director Emmanuel JoelHornak (Hansel and Gretel 2012) conducts. Supported by Lord and Lady Laidlaw
Wed 21 May 7.15pm Tue 27 May 7.15pm Thu 29 May 7.15pm Sat 31 May 7.15pm Tue 29 Jul 7.15pm Thu 31 Jul 7.15pm Sun 3 Aug 4pm
BOOK FOR ALL THREE OPERAS AND SAVE 20% It’s a season full of characters – make sure you meet them all by buying your subscription today. Call the Box Office for details. TICKETS £10 - £73 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER 26s Any seat. Any performance. In advance with valid ID OPERA UNWRAPPED, Don Giovanni Unwrapped Thu 17 Oct 6pm Don Pasquale Unwrapped Thu 30 Jan 6pm Madama Butterfly Unwrapped Thu 22 May 6pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES, TOUCH TOURS & PRE-SHOW TALKS AVAILABLE Call the Box Office for details 11 19
STEP BACK IN TIME TO UNCOVER THE TRUTH
JOHN GODBER'S BITTERSWEET COMEDY
BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS
PAUL TYRER AND JAMIE CLARK FOR THE BOOKING OFFICE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MALVERN THEATRES PRESENTS
JOHN GODBER'S
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
JOHN GODBER
Now in its eighth thrilling year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a brand new production of the queen of crime’s classic time piece Go Back For Murder. Carla Le Marchant has to live with a disturbing family secret; her mother, Caroline Crale, died in prison while serving life for killing her husband. But on finding a letter in which Caroline claims that she’s innocent, Carla becomes obsessed, determined to clear her mother’s name. Enlisting the help of Justin Fogg, the son of Caroline’s defense lawyer, Carla tracks down a number of people from her mother’s tragic past, only to uncover a shocking truth. Suspects, secrets and suspense abounds in this new production of Go Back For Murder starring Liza Goddard (Bergerac, Give Us A Clue), Sophie Ward (BBC’s Land Girls, ITV’s Heartbeat), Robert Duncan (Drop the Dead Donkey), Gary Mavers (Peak Practice), Lysette Anthony (Three Up, Two Down, ITV’s Night and Day) and Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier).
STARRING LIZA GODDARD ROBERT DUNCAN SOPHIE WARD LYSETTE ANTHONY GARY MAVERS BEN NEALON
MON 18 - SAT 23 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 Premium seats £35 ATG THEATRECARD Half price Mon 18 Nov 7.30pm £5 OFF Tue - Thu
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CLAIRE JOHN & SWEENEY THOMSON September in the Rain charts the life of Yorkshire couple Jack and Liz through their annual summer holiday jaunt across the Pennines to Blackpool, which has been a ritual for over 40 years. It’s the golden age of donkey rides, talent contests, saucy postcards, stripy deckchairs, ice cream, rolled-up trousers and knotted hankies. John Godber's hilarious comedy conjures up this lost world so vividly you will almost feel the sand in your socks and hear the rain bouncing off your pac-a-mac. Follow the journey of Jack and Liz as they dip in and out of time recalling their first holiday as newlyweds, to their last, sharing memories filled with tears and laughter, fish and chips and wet and windy promenades in September.
SHARING MEMORIES FILLED WITH TEARS AND LAUGHTER, FISH AND CHIPS AND WET AND WINDY PROMENADES IN SEPTEMBER MON 25 - SAT 30 NOV Mon - Sat evesDATES 7.30pm Thu & Sat Monmats - Sat2.30pm eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £25 Premium TICKETS seats £29.50 £XX - £XX Premium seats up to £XX ATG THEATRECARD £10 OFF ATG Mon THEATRECARD 25 Nov £5 OFF Tue 26 Discounts & Wed 27 Nov 7.30pm & Thu Discounts 28 Nov 2.30pm G
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WORLD PREMIERE
SPECIAL EVENTS TUE 10 - SAT 28 DEC Tue 10 & Wed 11 Dec 7.30pm Thu 12 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 13 Dec 7.30pm Sat 14 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 17 & Wed 18 Dec 7.30pm Thu 19 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 20 Dec 7.30pm Sat 21 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Mon 23 Dec 7.30pm Tue 24 Dec 2pm Fri 27 Dec 7.30pm Sat 28 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10.50 - £35.50 £10 Standby Tickets for under 26, full-time student or unwaged. See website scottishballet.co.uk/standby AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 21 Dec 2pm, preceded by a touch tour at 12.30pm
CHOREOGRAPHY CHRISTOPHER HAMPSON MUSIC ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra Unwrap a tasty new Christmas treat with the world premiere of Christopher Hampson's fantastical Hansel & Gretel. A 1950's town, all the children have disappeared. Plucky Hansel and Gretel embark on an exciting adventure venturing deep into the enchanted forest to find their friends. This delightfully inventive brand new Hansel & Gretel takes creative twists and turns inspired by the Grimm Brother's famous fairy tale - and the stories and imagination of the people of Scotland. A carousel of delicious treats from start to finish, Hansel & Gretel is full to the brim with magic and wit; with toys that come to life and a beautiful bewitching ballerina who is not at all as she seems. Humperdinck's evocative score is performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. 14
PRE-SHOW TALKS Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Thu 12 Dec 6.30pm, dance Fri 13 Dec 6.30pm, music FREE but ticketed, 30mins Call Box Office to book
JOHN EDWARD TBC SUB HEADING FRI 23 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £31 - £51 DATE Time G F S John Edward is an internationally acclaimed Psychic Medium, lecturer author! Popularly known for his two internationally Awaitingand copy syndicated television shows, now you can see him live on stage at the Theatre Royal! A John Edward event lasts for two hours with no interval and consists of question and answer sessions, lecture and opportunities to experience messages from the other side. Is someone waiting to talk to you?
THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TBC SUB HEADING TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE! G 6FNOV S 7.30pm DATE TUE 5 Time & WED TICKETS £19 - £25 Premium seats £29.50 Awaiting copy
Following a smash hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you've never seen before. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, and Hitchhiker’s favourites from the legendary original casts, will be a VIP Guest Voice Of The Book.
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‘IT’S A BIG THUMBS UP. A FUN RIDE’ DAILY MAIL
FAMILY INSIGHT Sat 14 Dec 11am Tickets £5.50/£3.50 conc 1hr 30mins, age 6+
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WEE HANSEL & GRETEL Mon 23 Dec 3 - 4pm A wee version of a big ballet! scottishballet.co.uk/WeeHG Suitable for age 3+ Tickets £10 Family Ticket £35 (group of 4, max 2 adults) + £5 for each additional child
FRI 8 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £25 ATG THEATRE CARD £1 OFF
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THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
I'LL BE THERE - THE 2013 TOUR
Let it fill your heart with joy and laughter, togetherness is what it's after, just call its name - The Magic of Motown will be there. An all-new show for 2013, packed with 36 back-to-back Motown hits. Five-star performances authentically revive the sophistication and style of all the Detroit legends - the Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more. Dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes galore and - tighter than the Funk Brothers in their prime - the incredible Magic of Motown band. Don’t miss the show of the year - just call its name and you’ll be there.
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THIS SEASON AT THE KING’S THEATRE
SPECIAL EVENTS AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE SAT 9 NOV 8pm TICKETS £25 Age 18+ ATG THEATRE CARD £1 OFF Flushed with success, Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza arrives direct from London’s West End, unveiling a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2013. Join them on an all-new riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. Sashaying Royal Academy-trained burlesque bombshells slip into exotic characters as smoothly as they slip out of the most exotic couture costumes ever. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year. Dress up and come to the cabaret.
Tue 6 - Sat 10 Aug
Tue 13 - Sat 17 Aug
Mon 19 - Sat 24 Aug
Tue 27 Aug - Sat 7 Sep
Mon 16 - Sat 28 Sep
Tue 1 - Sat 19 Oct
Mon 4 - Sat 9 Nov
Tue 19 - Sat 23 Nov
Mon 25 - Sat 30 Nov
Fri 6 Dec - Sun 12 Jan
Wed 15 - Sat 25 Jan
Tue 11 - Sat 15 Feb
AN AFTERNOON WITH SIR ROGER MOORE SUN 10 NOV 3pm TICKETS £26 The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films. There will also be a unique opportunity to put your questions to Sir Roger at the end of the show.
‘A MARVELLOUS RACONTEUR’ BAZ BAMIGBOYE, DAILY MAIL
Photography © Terry O’Neill
JASON BYRNE'S SPECIAL EYE SAT 16 NOV 8pm TICKETS £18.50 This year Jason Byrne and his 'Special Eye' head out on the road. Why 'Special Eye'? Because Jason’s shows are special and 'yes,' British public, so is his eye. As featured on Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Sony Radio Gold Award winning The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and soon to be seen on BBC1 in the brand new series Father Figure of which he is the creator and star.
'YOU ARE JUST BLOWN AWAY BY THE SHEER FORCE OF HIS TALENT AND CHARISMA' INDEPENDENT
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SCHOOLS TALKS TOURS WORKSHOPS
ACTIVITIES TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE AND ENGAGE EARLY YEARS TO ADULT LEARNERS. TO BOOK CALL 0141 240 1309/10
DUNSINANE Drama workshops exploring voice, movement and narrative inspired by this thrilling play. 2 hrs, £100 plus vat, S3 - 6. THE BUTTERFLY LION Wonderful workshops using storytelling, circus skills, maskmaking, movement and sound to explore Michael Morpurgo's enchanting tale. 1.5 hrs, £85 (plus travel). BALLETBOYZ Fri 8 Nov Gain practical and valuable insight with dancer-led workshops, includes warm-up, rep-based movement and creative task. 2 hrs, £200 plus vat, age 11+ with some dance experience. NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES Watch Dance Class Tue 12 Nov, 12.45 - 2pm Free to ticket holders, a fantastic opportunity to observe, sketch and photograph these world-class dancers in movement as they do company class and rehearse for the evening’s performance. Workshop Package Perfect for groups. A ticket for the show and workshops led by company dancers. Warm up, rep work and a Q & A. £8, age 9+ and college students. RICHARD ALSTON Essential Alston workshops focus on dance technique, company rep and creative choreographic tasks. Ages 14+, 3hrs, £200, 5 hrs, £300 (plus travel). To book call Katherine Rothman 0207 121 1019. GET SET FOR THE GAMES Specially devised adventure in which athletes, volunteers and organisers work together with a performance at the finish line! Voice, movement and characterisation in a thrilling series of drama workshops. Primary/secondary groups, £75 per session (block of 6). GO DANCE 14 TUE 17 – SAT 21 JUN 2014 Call out for dance groups! If you have talent, energy and a love of dance then you could be part of this unique festival. Download the application form from www.atgtickets.com/godanceapp For information on all our activities visit www.atgcreativelearning.co.uk/glasgow 18
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TO BOOK AN ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE CALL 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) CAPTIONED DUNSINANE Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm SIGNED DUNSINANE Fri 13 Sep 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED AND TOUCH TOUR DUNSINANE Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm SCOTTISH OPERA DON GIOVANNI Sat 26 Oct 7.15pm Touch Tour 6pm If you have a question or comment about assisted performances please get in touch with our Access Champion on 0141 352 8207.
PRE & POST-SHOW TALKS DUNSINANE Wed 11 Sep 7.30pm (post-show) SCOTTISH OPERA DON GIOVANNI Sat 26 Oct 6pm (pre-show) THE BUTTERFLY LION Thu 31 Oct 2.30pm (post-show)
GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri (Closed on Bank Holidays) Did you realise that if you get a group of people together you can save money on a trip to the theatre? You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of eight Group Advisers who work in your area. They can handle your request for groups of 10+ and offer the following services:
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BY CAR Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on-foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq.
WESTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J17. Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left. BY TRAIN - Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains). Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. BY TRAIN - Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of
Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www. networkrail.co.uk. BY UNDERGROUND Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you. BY BUS A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal. Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am - 12.30pm Sat. BY COACH Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre. Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.
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EASTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BOOKING INFORMATION PHONE SALES 0844 871 7647 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm (Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays) GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm (Closed on Bank Holidays)
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BOOKING IN PERSON King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN. 10am - 6pm Mon Sat (8pm on performance nights). Counter Sales for the evening’s performances only after 6pm. Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA - open one hour before each performance, sales for that performance only. ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) Please call to book Audio Described, BSL interpreted or Captioned performances. Text phone users: 18001 + access telephone number, standard phone users: 18002 + access telephone number. For more information on Text Relay please visit www. textrelay.org. www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)
BOOKING FEES Bookings may be subject to a perticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets. Use Mastercard, Maestro and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed. Calls to the Customer Contact Centre are charged at national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.
BOOKING BY POST Cheques payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd or ATG London Ltd please call 0844 871 7602 to confirm. CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee and will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. ATG THEATRE CARD 0844 871 7633 (no booking or postage fees on most shows for ATG Theatre Card holders). ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. CONCESSIONS Price bands A - C for Mon - Thu eves, some matinees and some one night events. Full time students, unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF; under 16s: £5 OFF. Concessions may vary call 0844 871 7647 for full details. ACCESS The Theatre Royal provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. There is level access to the Stalls, Café Royal and adapted toilets. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls and guide dogs are welcome. There is an infra-red system to aid people with hearing difficulties. For full details of all facilities please contact the Box Office. Our brochure is available on CD. For more details call our Access Champion Claire Stewart 0141 352 8207. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking.
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REFRESHMENTS - BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW Circle Café - situated in the Hemmings Foyer of the Dress Circle level providing drinks 1 hour before each performance commences. There are fully licensed bars on all levels of the auditorium, open before performances and during the interval. BABES IN ARMS POLICY The Theatre Royal Glasgow is a child and family friendly venue. However, for the comfort of our patrons, children under the age of 2 are not permitted in the theatre unless the show is specifically for pre-school children. At pre-school children’s shows, infants under 2 will not occupy a seat and are the responsibility of their parent/ guardian but they will require a ticket which will be free of charge. RESTORATION £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the restoration of the Theatre Royal. UNDER 16s Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Prices, information and programme are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability. Data Protection We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and / or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.
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