Theatre Royal Glasgow Spring - Summer 2012

SPRING SUMMER 2012 THE LEGENDARY RECORD-BREAKING THRILLER COMES TO GLASGOW MON 17 - SAT 22 SEP

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CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

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SCOTTISH BALLET A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Wed 11 - Sat 14 April

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SCOTTISH OPERA TOSCA Fri 4 - Sat 12 May

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CIRQUE DU CIEL Mon 14 - Wed 16 May

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THE HITCHHIKER'S 10 GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE! Fri 8 & Sat 9 June SCOTTISH BALLET DANCE GB Tue 19 - Sat 23 June

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DANCING IN THE STREETS Mon 21 - Sat 26 May

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AGATHA CHRISTIE'S 12 MURDER ON THE NILE Mon 25 - Sat 30 June

EDUCATING RITA Mon 28 May - Sat 2 June

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DANDY DICK Tue 7 - Sat 11 August

SCOTTISH BALLET THE NUTCRACKER Sat 8 - Sat 29 December

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CREATIVE LEARNING 18

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S 13 THE MOUSETRAP Mon 17 - Sat 22 September

SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE Fri 18 & Sat 19 May

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Tue 13 - Sat 17 November

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KING'S THEATRE

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HOW TO FIND US

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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THE CONE GATHERERS 16 Tue 25 - Sat 29 September

The King’s programme is financially supported by Glasgow City Council.

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Man, Two

Guvnors

Comes to Glasgow Tue 13 – Sat 17 Nov See page 16 for details Photos by Johan Persson. Original London cast.

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SPECIAL EVENTS JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON PLAYS THICK AS A BRICK

SUN 15 APR 7.30pm Tickets £25.50 - £28.50 The No 1 Billboard Chart-topping Thick As A Brick album from 1972 will be played in its entirety, for the first time since its original tour. Now we can reveal that Ian's brand new follow up album, TAAB2 will be released in April. Both Thick As A Brick albums will be performed as per their original recordings, with a few surreal and humorous theatrical interjections. This high production tour will include special guests alongside Ian's band and incorporate video projection in the show.

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE TUE 17 & WED 18 APR Tue & Wed eves 7pm TICKETS £15.50 UNDER 16S £13.50 FAMILY TICKET £52 Unleash your inner Einstein - explosive fun for all the family!

Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'A SHOW THAT LIGHTS UP THE WORLD. GO AND SEE IT!' WHATSONSTAGE.COM

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE

IT'S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! SUN 20 MAY 7.30pm Tickets £16 The brand new sing-a-long screening of Grease, from the producers of the hit show Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music. Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember Grease is the word! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

HAIRY BIKERS

LARGER THAN LIVE SUN 11 NOV 7.30pm Tickets £25 It’s now been over two years since the Hairy Bikers did their last stage tour, a complete sell-out and one of the best times of their lives.

Now they can’t wait to do it all over again; only this time it’s going to be bigger, bolder, funnier, and packed with more food and laughs than ever before. They’re not just giving you a show, they’re giving you a real night out. Filled with plenty of surprises, expect the unexpected and if you like them on the telly, you will love them Larger than Live.

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SAVE 20% BY BUYING FOR 3 SHOWS IN THE SCOTTISH BALLET 2012 SEASON*

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WED 11 - SAT 14 APR Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2pm TICKETS £12 - £35 FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 12 Apr 6.30pm , dance Fri 13 Apr 6.30pm, music Call Box Office to reserve tickets

Trying to leave a troubled past behind her, fading southern belle Blanche DuBois moves into her sister Stella’s New Orleans apartment. Stella’s brutish husband Stanley sees that Blanche is not what she appears to be, and sets out to destroy her.

Set to a specially commissioned jazz-inspired score by awardwinning composer Peter Salem, Scottish Ballet presents A Streetcar Named Desire in the 65th anniversary year of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The Company continues to push the boundaries of modern ballet in a collaboration with theatre and film director Nancy Meckler and international choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, creating a powerful infusion of drama and dance.

Age guidance 12 + *Offer available for A Streetcar Named Desire, Dance GB and The Nutcracker. Tickets must be bought at the same time and you must purchase the same number of tickets for each production.

INSIGHT (suitable for age 12+) Sat 14 Apr 11am Tickets £5.50 / £3.50 concession ATG THEATRE CARD AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF Wed 11 Apr G

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★★★★ ‘A TOSCA TO DIE FOR’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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‘WELL-NIGH FLAWLESS’ THE GUARDIAN

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THE SCOTSMAN

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EVENING NEWS

Tosca GIACOMO PUCCINI

Revival of the 1980 production. Sung in Italian with English supertitles Masterfully conceived by a consummate storyteller, Anthony Besch’s much-loved production transports Puccini's powerful drama to Fascist Italy in the 1940s, a setting entirely in tune with the dark intensity of this passionate tale.

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FRI 4 MAY 7.15pm SUN 6 MAY 4pm TUE 8 MAY 7.15pm THU 10 MAY 7.15pm SAT 12 MAY 7.15pm

Floria Tosca is the talk of Rome, a famed opera diva with many dazzled admirers. But she only has eyes for one man, Mario Cavaradossi. As his behaviour becomes suspicious, she fears he has another woman.

But the truth is far more dangerous. Obsessed by Tosca, Police Chief Scarpia is hunting the lovers, binding their fate with his own in a trap from which there is no escape.

TICKETS £10 - £67

Puccini’s music, at times heartbreakingly tender, at times powerful and harrowing, captures the sweeping span of this epic story - from the exquisite stillness of a silent dawn in Rome, to the raw drama of Tosca’s final, desperate plight. Susannah Glanville, star of Opera North’s 2009 production, returns to the title role. Francesco Corti conducts.

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF & TOUCH TOUR Sat 12 May 6pm

GET £10 TIX IF YOU’RE UNDER 26 Any seat, any performance.

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TOSCA UNWRAPPED Thu 3 May 6pm PRE-SHOW TALK Sun 6 May 2.45pm

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DIRECT FROM CHINA AND BEYOND GRAVITY

The highly awaited and internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi by Cirque du Ciel, comes to Glasgow for the first time. Originally directed in China by Cirque du Soleil’s Guy Caron, this production has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences of all ages. With over 30 amazingly multi talented and skilled performers, this marvellous two hour extravaganza, combines acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in an amazing fantasy adventure.

MON 14 - WED 16 MAY Eves 7.30pm

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BREATHTAKING DANCE

Scottish Dance Theatre returns to Glasgow with a stunning triple bill; Pavlova's Dogs by Rachel Lopez de la Nieta (Dog Kennel Project) inspired by Pavlov's famous theory; Lay Me Down Safe by Kate Weare which features music from Leonard Cohen and Philip Glass and the powerful Drift by James Wilton.

'GORGEOUSLY STYLISH' SUNDAY HERALD

FRI 18 & SAT 19 MAY Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm

TICKETS £19.50 - £24.50

TICKETS £10.50 - £20.50 Premium seats £25

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Mon 14 May

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Fri 18 May

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GUARANTEED TO HAVE YOU DANCING IN THE AISLES! Classic hits include

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Baby Love My Girl Dancing in the Streets Shop Around Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours Please Mr Postman Reach Out I’ll Be There Stop In the Name of Love Up Tight (everything’s alright) Tears of a Clown WITH A FULL SUPPORTING COMPANY OF SINGERS, DANCERS AND THE ‘DANCING IN THE STREETS’ BAND After wowing audiences all over the UK and spending three years in London’s West End, Dancing in the Streets is back!

Experience the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity of Motown in Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan’s production of the hit show Dancing in the Streets, the spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit!

Motown was a prominent force in breaking down barriers around the world and equally as important, was responsible for producing some of the world’s most influential and enduring songs of the 20th century.

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Tracks of My Tears

MON 21 - SAT 26 MAY Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm TICKETS £11 - £26.50 Premium seats up to £31.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 21 May £5 OFF Tue - Thu 7.30pm G

WILLY RUSSELL’S AWARD-WINNING COMEDY STARRING

MATTHEW KELLY CLAIRE SWEENEY ‘A TRULY GREAT PLAY. A SUCCESSION OF BLISSFUL ONE-LINERS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY & THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

EDUCATING RITA

BY WILLY RUSSELL DIRECTED BY TAMARA HARVEY

A gem of British theatre, Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a feisty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. Rita has a passion for literature and is intent upon self-improvement. Frank’s disillusionment with life has driven him to the bottle. As Rita grapples with the trials of education, Frank learns to believe in himself again.

Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Willy Russell’s multi award-winning comedy, based on his own experiences at evening classes, has entertained audiences around the world. The film version which starred Julie Walters and Michael Caine was Oscar-nominated and won three BAFTA awards.

Matthew Kelly is one of the UK’s best-loved actors. Winner of an Olivier Award for Of Mice and Men, his recent stage roles range from the musicals Spamalot and Legally Blonde in the West End to Troilus and Cressida at the Globe and Waiting For Godot with Ian McKellen. Claire Sweeney is one of the UK’s most sparkling personalities with a string of credits from stage and screen including Brookside, Loose Women, Chicago and Guys and Dolls.

MON 28 MAY - SAT 2 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £13 - £28 Premium seats £33 ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Mon 28 May £5 OFF Tue 29 & Wed 30 May 7.30pm & Thu 31 May 2.30pm G

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THE ORIGINAL CAST REUNITED LIVE ON STAGE! PERFECTLY NORMAL PRODUCTIONS & THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FOR THE RADIO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

WE'LL BE SAYING A BIG HELLO TO ALL INTELLIGENT LIFE FORMS EVERYWHERE, AND TO ALL THE OTHERS OUT THERE THE SECRET IS TO BANG THE ROCKS TOGETHER GUYS! BASED ON THE NOVELS BY

DOUGLAS ADAMS STARRING THE ORIGINAL RADIO CAST

You may think it’s a long way down the street to the chemist. But that’s just peanuts to space...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy became an instant classic on its launch as a radio series. Now Douglas Adams’ immortal creation explodes back into life, re-born in this groundbreaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - packed with laughter, robots, really wild sound effects and drinks with extremely silly names.

Led by Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker's favourites from the legendary Radio and TV casts are re-united for these live performances, bringing to life the characters written for them in highlights from the entire Hitchhiker's Saga. They are joined on stage by a VIP Guest Voice Of The Book and supporting actors from Hitchhiker's in all its phases.

Directed by Dirk Maggs, Douglas Adams' choice to conclude the narrative in its original medium, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show ... Live! is a comedy adventure which will introduce newcomers of all ages to Vogons, Babel Fish, Marvin the Paranoid Android and allow them to explore the unique and hilarious Whole General Mish Mash According To Douglas Adams.

Whatever else you do this year make sure you know where your towel is.

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SIMON JONES GEOFF McGIVERN SUSAN SHERIDAN MARK WING-DAVEY AND THE VOICE OF

STEPHEN MOORE AS MARVIN THE PARANOID ANDROID

ADAPTED, WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

DIRK MAGGS

UNIVERSAL PREMIERE FRI 8 & SAT 9 JUN Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £25 Premium seats £29.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £3 OFF Fri & Sat

SAVE 20% BY BUYING FOR 3 SHOWS IN THE SCOTTISH BALLET 2012 SEASON*

'DANCERS ARE THE ATHLETES OF GOD' ALBERT EINSTEIN

TUE 19 - SAT 23 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2pm Scottish Ballet, National Dance Company Wales and English National Ballet join forces for the first time in a national celebration of dance inspired by the London 2012 Olympics and the British nations coming together for Team GB. Each performance sees the three companies dance specially commissioned works created by world-leading choreographers to celebrate the power and athleticism of these incredible dancers.

Martin Lawrance is collaborating with Scottish Ballet, Christopher Bruce with National Dance Company Wales, and Itzik Galili with English National Ballet.

The world premiere of Dance GB takes place in Glasgow before touring to Cardiff and London.

Dance GB also features a short film created as part of Dancing Parallel, a project run by the three national companies bringing young people together to create a unique performance combining ballet, contemporary dance and parkour.

Part of the Cultural Olympiad. *Offer available for A Streetcar Named Desire, Dance GB and The Nutcracker. Tickets must be bought at the same time and you must purchase the same number of tickets for each production.

TICKETS £12 - £35 FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 21 Jun 6.30pm, dance Fri 22 Jun 6.30pm, music Call Box Office to reserve tickets INSIGHT (suitable for age 14+) Sat 23 Jun 11am.

Tickets £5.50 / £3.50 concession ATG THEATRE CARD AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF Wed 20 Jun G

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ONE OF CHRISTIE’S GREATEST THRILLERS BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

KATE O’MARA DENIS LILL SUSIE AMY CHLOE NEWSOME BEN NEALON & MARK WYNTER STAR IN

‘A SUPERB PRODUCTION’ THE OBSERVER

Now in its seventh thrilling year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile. On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom. Then tragedy strikes - a body is discovered. And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. But everything is not what it seems, and holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer.

Presented by the official Agatha Christie Theatre Company and starring Kate O’Mara (Dynasty and Bad Girls), Denis Lill (The Royal, Doctor Who), Susie Amy (71 Degrees North, Footballers’ Wives), Chloe Newsome (Coronation Street), Ben Nealon (Soldier, Soldier) and 60s pop idol, Mark Wynter.

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Agatha Christie® Murder On the Nile™ © 1946 Agatha Christie limited (a Chorion company).

All rights reserved.

MON 25 - SAT 30 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £27 Premium seats £32 CAPTIONED PERF Sat 30 Jun 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 25 Jun G

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THE LEGENDARY, RECORD-BREAKING THRILLER CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY

'THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

'A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

'DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre - with almost 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the Theatre Royal Glasgow.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motives are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.MousetrapOnTour.com

MON 17 - SAT 22 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £27 Premium seats up to £32 ACCESS PERFS TBC ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 17 Sep G

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‘ETERNALLY POPULAR - A T0NIC’

Illustration by Clive Francis

MICHAEL BILLINGTON

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ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Written in Brighton in 1887, Dandy Dick is the inaugural production of Theatre Royal Brighton Productions. This will be its first major revival for forty years, and stars Olivier Award-winner Patricia Hodge, whose career spans film (Betrayal, Behind Enemy Lines), theatre (Noises Off, Calendar Girls) and television (a BAFTA nomination for Hotel du Lac, The Falklands Play and, of course, Miranda). Nicholas Le Prevost’s distinguished stage career includes many productions at the National Theatre, including My Fair Lady, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award. More recently, he was seen in The Misanthrope with Keira Knightley.

Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself an habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement.

Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse . . .

Following his huge success with The Madness of George III in the West End, Christopher Luscombe directs a solid gold cast of comic actors in what is surely the must-see comedy of 2012.

CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE DESIGN

JANET BIRD LIGHTING

PAUL PYANT MUSIC

NIGEL HESS SOUND

GREGORY CLARKE TUE 7 - SAT 11 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £27 Premium seats £32 ATG THEATRECARD £10 OFF Tue 7 Aug 7.30pm £5 OFF Wed 8 Aug 7.30pm & Thu 9 Aug 2.30pm & 7.30pm G

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THE CLASSIC SCOTTISH TALE

WINNER – BEST NEW PLAY

EVENING STANDARD & CRITICS’ CIRCLE AWARDS

Aberdeen Performing Arts presents

★★★★★ DAILY TELEGRAPH DAILY MAIL GUARDIAN THE SUN

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By Robin Jenkins Adapted by Peter Arnott

Man, Two

Guvnors

Directed by Kenny Ireland Designed by Hayden Griffin The Cone Gatherers is a haunting tale of good versus evil, and demonstrates the destructive power of envy and prejudice.

This classic Scottish novel tells the tale of two brothers who are happily employed gathering cones in a forest in order to replenish the trees felled for the WWII effort. However, their innocence and happiness is threatened by the obsessive hatred of the gamekeeper, and the deep prejudices of the class system. This hatred builds to a devastating climax!

Robin Jenkins’ greatest novel is brought to life by the creative team behind HMT’s two critically acclaimed productions, Sunset Song and The Silver Darlings.

‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN THE WESTERN WORLD.’ DAILY MAIL

The National Theatre’s smash-hit comedy, now a West End and Broadway sensation, comes to Glasgow.

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

TUE 25 - SAT 29 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

TUE 13 – SAT 17 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

TICKETS £12 - £25 Premium seats £29.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price Tue 25 Sep 7.30pm & Thu 27 Sep 2.30pm G 16

TICKETS £12 - £29.50 Premium seats £35

By RICHARD BEAN based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs

by Grant Olding.

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Tue 13 Nov £5 OFF Wed 14 Nov 7.30pm & Thu 15 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SAVE 20% BY BUYING FOR 3 SHOWS IN THE SCOTTISH BALLET 2012 SEASON*

SAT 8 - SAT 29 DEC 2012 Sat 8 Dec 7.30pm Tue 11 & Wed 12 Dec 7.30pm Thu 13 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 14 Dec 7.30pm Sat 15 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 18 & Wed 19 Dec 7.30pm Thu 20 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 21 Dec 6pm Sat 22 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Mon 24 Dec 2pm Thu 27 Dec 7.30pm Fri 28 & Sat 29 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £35

Conceived by Ashley Page & Antony McDonald Music by Tchaikovsky An enchanted dolls' house, an evil governess and a nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise - this winter, prepare to enter a magical new world.

The creative team behind Cinderella and The Sleeping Beauty presents The Nutcracker, a sweet yet deliciously sharp take on ETA Hoffman's original story Nutcracker and the King of Mice.

This vivid retelling of the famous Christmas story features stunning sets and costumes, breathtaking choreography and Tchaikovsky's sumptuous score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 13 Dec 6.30pm, dance Fri 14 Dec 6.30pm, music Call Box Office to reserve tickets FREE POST-SHOW TALK Fri 21 Dec. No reservation required FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT (suitable for age 6+) Sat 15 Dec 11am Tickets £5.50/ £3.50 concession AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 20 Dec 7.30pm preceded by Touch Tour at 6pm

'SPECTACULAR’

ATG THEATRE CARD AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm

★★★★★ ★★★★★

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★★★★★ DAILY MAIL

THE SCOTSMAN

THE HERALD

*Offer available for A Streetcar Named Desire, Dance GB and The Nutcracker. Tickets must be bought at the same time and you must purchase the same number of tickets for each production.

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NOW AT THE KING'S!

SUPER

SUMMER PANTO

Creative Learning at the Theatre Royal and King’s Theatre offers a wide mix of quality activities, tours and workshops for all ages and abilities, providing opportunities to discover new creative skills and learn about our productions, theatres and people behind the scenes.

We do loads of stuff, just ask and we’ll make it happen at your venue, school, place of work or even at our theatres.

STORY TELLING WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS

STARRING THE KIDS FROM

SUMMER SCHOOL

MON 23 - FRI 27 JULY - AT THE KING'S 10am - 4pm daily - Places available £200 Book now 0844 871 7648

ON STAGE

Aged 8 – 16? Book for Summer School if you want to sing, dance, act or perform on the legendary King’s Theatre stage.

BACKSTAGE

Aged 14 – 20? Book for Summer School if you want to learn the ropes, make props, do techie stuff, work in sound and just get your hands dirty behind the scenes.

AUDIENCE

Come and watch the King’s first ever Super Summer Panto, made by and starring the kids of summer school. Take a trip down Glasgow’s local landmarks with all your favourite panto characters as they go on an exciting adventure.

KING'S THEATRE FRI 27 JUL 3.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £8 UNDER 16s £5 18

Early years story telling workshop that will give your pre-school group an introduction to drama and imaginative play in a fun learning environment. The workshop will take place in the groups’ usual space enabling the children to take part in a familiar environment. Themes we can work to include, but are not limited to, Fairies and Elves, Superheroes, Spooky Stories and The Gruffalo.

SUITABLE FOR AGES 2-5 or 5-8 (Max group size 30, 1hr 30mins) COST from £80 at the venue £100 at your school/venue (plus practitioners travel expenses if we visit you outside the Glasgow area)

LAUGHTER WORKSHOPS Laughter games and exercise help break down barriers, boost confidence, self-esteem and motivation, as well as giving a good laugh!

Great for team building, health related sessions and conflict resolution.

SUITABLE FOR All ages.

(Max group size 30, 1hr 30mins) COST £180 for children and school groups £250 for adults groups To book workshops contact the Creative Learning Department.

TELEPHONE 0141 240 1310 or EMAIL shanazir@theambassadors.com www.atgcreativelearning.co.uk

THIS SEASON AT THE KING’S THEATRE CONNIE FISHER stars in

Tue 17 - Sat 21 Apr

Mon 30 Apr - Sat 5 May Tue 22 - Sat 26 May

Tue 8 - Sat 12 May DAVE WILLETTS and MARTI WEBB star in

Thu 10 - Sat 12 May

Mon 14 - Sat 19 May

Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jun

MARTI PELLOW stars in ©

Mon 2 - Sat 14 Jul

Wed 18 & Thu 19 Jul

Tue 11 - Sat 22 Sep

Mon 12 - Sat 17 Nov

Fri 30 Nov - Sun 6 Jan

ELAINE C SMITH stars in

Mon 1 - Sat 13 Oct

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HOW TO FIND US The Theatre Royal is located at the very top of Hope Street at the junction of Cowcaddens Road to the north of Glasgow city centre.

It is extremely well served by motorway access, secure parking, trains, underground and buses all within yards of the theatre.

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. 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

(Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right.

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.

Ambassador Theatre Group

Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes historic buildings such as the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 6 screen cinema complex, Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Ghost The Musical, South Pacific, All New People, Monkee Business, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GIFT VOUCHERS Why not treat your loved ones to the gift of theatre?

Ambassador Theatre Group Gift Vouchers make the perfect gift and can be exchanged at any ATG venue.

Book online or call the Box Office for more information.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

VIP PACKAGES & ROOM HIRE

Join us on Facebook and Twitter and be the first to find out the latest news, reviews and backstage insights.

Feel like Royalty for the night with one of our VIP packages for as little as £10 + VAT per guest.

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SEATING PLAN

All packages include:

H Your own dedicated host H Drinks on arrival H Programme between two* H Use of your own private room

BALCONY

UPPER CIRCLE

DRESS CIRCLE

with bar pre -show and during the interval

Additional options include; Champagne reception, canapés, hot and cold buffet and full wine list.

Glasgow Theatres also have a range of areas available for hire for a variety of events such as children’s parties, meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

For more information or to book a package please contact Jean Holmes on 0141 352 8202 or email jeanholmes@ theambassadors.com

STALLS STAGE

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All packages are subject to availability and a deposit is required to secure the booking. *Programmes provided where available or replaced with confectionary.

Minimum number may apply.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

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) www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee)

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.

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 feefree. 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. Post to Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3QA. Cheques must be received no less than 3 weeks before the performance. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

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 BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) 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.

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. To receive a copy call Tie Macbeth on 0141 332 3321.

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.

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 is a child and family friendly venue. However our theatre licence requires us to allocate a seat to every person admitted to the auditorium, irrespective of their age. Children under two will be allocated the cheapest seat in the theatre which will allow them into the area selected by their companions. As children aged two and over are deemed old enough to occupy their own seat they will be charged the appropriate price, including any applicable discounts.

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.

REFRESHMENTS - BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW Café Royal - fully licensed open on performance days 1 hour before each show commences and during intervals.

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“reminds you why a night out at the theatre is truly special”

THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”

“all the makings of a classic”

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