Citizens Theatre Autumn 2016 Brochure

CITIZENS THEATRE August 2016 – January 2017

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GLASGOW GIRLS / AUG & SEP TRAINSPOTTING / SEP & OCT THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL / OCT THE GORBALS VAMPIRE / OCT THE RIVALS / NOV HANSEL & GRETEL / DEC & JAN THE WINTER’S TALE / JAN

“ #THISRESTLESSHOUSE WAS AMAZING. THE CITZ NEVER FAILS TO IMPRESS.” Stacy Nicolson @The_MadameRouge

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GLASGOW GIRLS CONCEIVED BY CORA BISSETT BOOK BY DAVID GREIG

A Pachamama Productions, National Theatre of Scotland, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Regular Music co-production in association with Citizens Theatre and Richard Jordan Productions Ltd MAIN THEATRE 30 Aug – 3 Sep 7.30pm MATINEES 31 Aug 1.30pm 1 Sep 10.30am 3 Sep 2.30pm POST SHOW TALK 1 Sep. See p21

Cora Bissett and David Greig’s life-affirming, song-filled Scottish drama returns in a new production to the Citizens Theatre.

Glasgow Girls is based on the true story of seven feisty teenagers who have their lives changed forever when their school friend and her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from their home to be deported. The young women are galvanised to take a stand and fight for the life of their friend and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of asylum-seekers.

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The real Glasgow Girls’ story became one of the most powerful asylum campaigns in recent history – challenging the government, capturing the imagination of the media and inspiring a whole community to unite behind its residents.

See p36 for details TICKETS £12.50 – £22.50 See pp40-41 for all prices DIRECTOR Cora Bissett MUSICAL DIRECTOR Gavin Whitworth MUSICAL PRODUCER Michael Asante COSTUME AND SET DESIGNER Jessica Brettle CHOREOGRAPHY Natasha Gilmore

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A smash hit in 2012 and 2014, don’t miss the Glasgow Girls’ homecoming shows! “ The most politically engaged and enraged British musical since Blood Brothers.”

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TRAINSPOTTING

BY IRVINE WELSH ADAPTED BY HARRY GIBSON “ Who needs reasons when you’ve got heroin?”

A Citizens Theatre production MAIN THEATRE 14 Sep – 8 Oct 7.30pm PREVIEWS 14 & 15 Sep 7.30pm MATINEES 24 Sep, 1 & 8 Oct 2.30pm POST SHOW TALK 27 Sep. See p21 CURTAIN RAISER 29 Sep 6.15pm. See p20 SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS 20 & 21 Sep. See p20

Trainspotting hurtles through the heroin hinterlands of Thatcher-era Leith. In a world where work and opportunities are scarce Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie and Spud rail against the trappings of a successful lifestyle held out of their reach and seek life through the point of a needle. Coarse, intense, and often hilarious, Trainspotting defined a generation. 23 years after publication it remains one of the most important, hard-hitting stories of our time.

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Directed by Gareth Nicholls who has received universal praise for his previous Citizens productions of Into That Darkness, Blackbird and Vanya.

See p36 for details TICKETS 50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews See pp40-41 for all prices

Before the globally successful film adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting, there was a theatre production at the Citizens that started it all. As the world waits for the film’s sequel, we’re bringing the notorious story back to the stage.

Recommended for ages 16+. Scenes of violence, sexual content, drug references and very strong language.

DIRECTOR Gareth Nicholls DESIGNER Max Jones LIGHTING Philip Gladwell MUSIC Michael John McCarthy The Main Stage Director in Residence programme is supported by Jerwood Charitable Foundation

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THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL

BY JOHN MCGRATH “ A story with a beginning, a middle – but as yet, no end.”

A Dundee Rep production MAIN THEATRE 18 – 22 Oct 7.30pm MATINEES 19 & 22 Oct 2.30pm POST SHOW TALK 19 Oct. See p21 TEACHERS' WORKSHOP 20 Oct. See p20 BSL

See p36 for details TICKETS £12.50 – £22.50 See pp40-41 for all prices DIRECTOR Joe Douglas

Dundee Rep’s five-star, sell-out production of John McGrath’s musical drama tells the history and the tragedy of Scotland, performed as a Highland ceilidh. Song, humour and drama are intermixed creating a unique theatrical event that remains as vital and relevant today as it was when 7:84 first presented it at the Citizens, over 40 years ago.

This extraordinary play looks at the exploitation and economic changes in the Scottish Highlands throughout history. The story begins with the ruthless evictions of 18th-century Highland crofters in favour of the more economically-viable Cheviot sheep.

The 19th century brings the development of stag hunts in game parks, while the 20th century sees the exploitation of resources during the North Sea oil boom of the 1970s.

An unmissable opportunity to see “arguably the single most important show in the whole history of Scottish theatre.”

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THE GORBALS VAMPIRE

BY JOHNNY MCKNIGHT Based loosely on an extraordinary true story.

A Citizens Theatre Community production MAIN THEATRE 28 – 29 Oct 7.30pm MATINEE 29 Oct 2.30pm TICKETS £10.50 – £14.50 See pp40-41 for concession prices DIRECTORS Guy Hollands Neil Packham DESIGNER Neil Haynes LIGHTING Stuart Jenkins COMPOSER Michael John McCarthy

In 1954, playgrounds across the Gorbals were abuzz with the rumours of a man with iron teeth who had abducted and eaten two local young boys. One night in late September, hundreds of children aged 4–14 gathered at the Southern Necropolis. Armed with whatever they could find, they mounted a courageous campaign to track down and kill the Gorbals Vampire.

Johnny McKnight’s script is inspired by the dramatic events of that night, which will be brought back to life by a large company of up to 50 performers drawn from our local community and from across Glasgow. Directed by Guy Hollands and Neil Packham.

If you’d like to get involved in this exciting new production see p28 for how you can join in. No experience necessary!

Recommended for ages 12+ LIVE IN THE GORBALS? If you have a G5 postcode, you can buy tickets for The Gorbals Vampire and all shows in our Autumn 2016 season, for only £2 with a Gorbals Card.

Find out more about how to get your free Gorbals Card on p35.

Gorbals Card tickets for Hansel & Gretel are £5.

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THE RIVALS

BY RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN An 18th-century comedy of manners.

A Citizens Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse co-production MAIN THEATRE 2 – 19 Nov 7.30pm PREVIEW 2 Nov 7.30pm MATINEES 12 & 19 Nov 2.30pm POST SHOW TALK 15 Nov. See p21 LUNCH EVENT 19 Nov 12.30pm. See p20 BSL AD CAP

See p36 for details TICKETS 50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews See pp40-41 for all prices

In the summer streets of Bath, social climber and “pineapple of politeness” Mrs Malaprop is determined to make her niece Lydia Languish a fortuitous match. Lydia, however, fuelled by an excessive indulgence in romantic fiction, has other ideas and plans to fall in love with a penniless man. Enter the inconveniently wealthy Captain Jack Absolute, who disguises himself as a poor soldier in an attempt to fulfil Lydia's romantic ambition and capture her heart, with hilarious consequences.

The Rivals was inspired by Sheridan's own romantic entanglements, which fed the gossip-mongers of his day with endless scandal and tittle-tattle. Artistic Director Dominic Hill directs a new version of this comedy of manners.

The Rivals is supported by Friends of the Citizens.

Find out more about how you can become a Friend on pp32-33.

DIRECTOR Dominic Hill DESIGNER Tom Rogers LIGHTING Howard Hudson MUSIC Dan Jones

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HANSEL & GRETEL

BY STUART PATERSON A delicious festive treat for all the family.

A Citizens Theatre production MAIN THEATRE 6 Dec 16 – 7 Jan 17 PREVIEW 6 Dec 7pm FAMILY DAYS 17 & 18 Dec 10am – 12pm. See p20 BSL AD CAP

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See p36-37 for details TICKETS £14 – £22 Adult £8 – £12 Child FAMILY DISCOUNTS Families of 3, 4 & 5 £33 – £75 See pp38-39 for full performance schedule and all prices.

DIRECTOR Dominic Hill DESIGNER Rachael Canning LIGHTING Lizzie Powell COMPOSER Nikola Kodjabashia

Abandoned by their parents in a deep forest with no way of finding their way home, Hansel and Gretel stumble upon an extraordinary house. Tired and hungry the siblings are lured inside by a cruel witch who plots to devour them. Hansel and Gretel must use their combined wits to foil the witch’s evil plan and find their way home with the help of some unusual friends.

This Christmas, experience a colourful forest adventure filled with suspense, laughter and some unexpected twists which captures all the splendour of the original tale with a generous pinch of Citz magic.

A new Christmas production from the talented creative team behind 2014's five-star A Christmas Carol. “beautifully staged, eloquent and vividly imagined” The Scotsman on A Christmas Carol Recommended for ages 6+

We’re presenting our first Relaxed Performance on 4 January, suitable for those with an autistic spectrum condition, or additional sensory or communication needs. See p37 for more details.

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SIMON’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS

BY ANDREW MCGREGOR

A Royal Conservatoire of Scotland production CIRCLE STUDIO 8 – 31 Dec RLX

See p37 for details TICKETS £8 FAMILY DISCOUNTS Family of 3 £21 Family of 4 £28 Family of 5 £35

Simon Smith is an ordinary boy who is given extraordinary socks from a mysterious stranger. When he finds out that Santa is in a pickle and needs his help, his magic socks and a merry band of friends set him off on a fantastical adventure to save Christmas for us all!

An intimate, interactive and fun-filled festive show for little ones aged 3-6 years.

Created by the writer and director of Flora’s Fairy Challenge and Eric The Elf’s Chaotic Christmas.

Reviews of 2015’s Flora’s Fairy Challenge:

NURSERIES & SCHOOLS £6 + 1 additional ticket free with every 10 purchased.

“Perfectly pitched tale for younger audiences” “a dream ticket for the 3-6 age group”

WRITER AND DIRECTOR Andrew McGregor

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THU 8 & FRI 9 DEC 10.30am SAT 10, SAT 17, SUN 18, FRI 23, SAT 24 DEC 11am, 1pm & 3pm WED 14, THU 15, FRI 16 DEC 10.30am & 1.30pm TUE 20, WED 21, THU 22, TUE 27, WED 28, THU 29, FRI 30, SAT 31 DEC 11am & 2pm

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THE WINTER’S TALE

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

A Cheek by Jowl production MAIN THEATRE 24 – 28 Jan 7.30pm MATINEE 28 Jan 2pm TICKETS £12.50 – £22.50 See pp40-41 for all prices DIRECTOR Declan Donnellan DESIGNER Nick Ormerod

Sculptures breathe and kings weep in the Bard’s late masterpiece of wit and wisdom, The Winter’s Tale.

Cheek by Jowl tackle the countless hairpin turns from violence to farce, through multiple countries and over the course of 16 years in a fiercely contemporary production.

When King Leontes suspects his wife of infidelity, he throws her in prison and initiates a chain of events that destroys his once-happy family. Fundamental questions about redemption and forgiveness are tackled in this tour-de-force interpretation, testing the limits of hope and humanity.

Playing at the Citizens Theatre for the first time, Cheek by Jowl is one of the world's leading theatre companies and a regular on the global festival circuit. Their production of The Winter's Tale has received rave reviews during its European tour. “ As invigorating and intoxicating as shot of adrenaline: as exciting as theatre can get!” Luxemburger Wort

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DISCOVER ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE VISIT WITH THESE SPECIALLY PROGRAMMED EVENTS The following events are timed to take place before performances. To book, call our Box Office on 0141 429 0022.

Tickets to the performances must be booked separately.

TRAINSPOTTING CURTAIN RAISER Thu 29 Sep 6.15pm – 7pm £4 (£3 concession) Show begins at 7.30pm Hear more about how this iconic work has been brought to the stage.

TRAINSPOTTING: INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM For Higher and Advanced Higher Drama Students Tue 20 & Wed 21 Sep 4.30pm – 6.30pm Show begins at 7.30pm £6.50 per student (teachers go free)

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL TEACHERS’ CPD WORKSHOP Thu 20 Oct 5pm – 7pm £15 An event for teachers and theatre facilitators with Director Joe Douglas.

To book, call Karen Robertson, Dundee Rep Administrator – Youth Theatre & Participate 01382 342 660.

POST SHOW TALKS Stay after the performance for a chance to ask questions and hear more about the show. Free with ticket to the show.

OFF THE PAGE Informal sociable play reading sessions for seniors, exploring productions in the Citizens’ Autumn 2016 season.

GLASGOW GIRLS Thu 1 Sep

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Wednesdays 7 Sep – 26 Oct 2pm – 4pm £66 (8 sessions)

TRAINSPOTTING Tue 27 Sep THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL Wed 19 Oct THE RIVALS Tue 15 Nov

Christmas at the Citizens Wednesdays 16 Nov – 7 Dec 2pm – 4pm £33 (4 sessions) Tea and coffee are provided.

THE RIVALS LUNCH EVENT Sat 19 Nov 12.30pm – 2pm £10 (includes lunch and refreshments) Show begins at 2.30pm 12.30pm – 1.15pm Talk and Q & A session with The Rivals Director Dominic Hill.

1.15pm – 2pm Lunch

HANSEL & GRETEL FAMILY DAYS Sat 17 & Sun 18 Dec 10am – 12pm £6.50 per person Show begins at 2pm on Sat 17, 1pm on Sun 18 A fun workshop for 6–12 year olds and their adult companions exploring the story and characters of Hansel & Gretel. Get up close to costumes and props from past Christmas shows, and tread the boards of our famous stage!

Tickets to Hansel & Gretel must be purchased separately.

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TAKE PART EACH YEAR, WE SHARE THE CREATIVE LIFE OF OUR THEATRE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ANYONE CAN FLOURISH. CITZ.CO.UK/TAKE_PART

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE Putting our community on stage is at the heart of what we do.

This year, we’ll welcome community performers to the stage to tell the tale of The Gorbals Vampire. Read on to find out how you can Take Part in the work of the Citizens Theatre.

The Citizens Dream Players and pupils from Shawlands Academy performed on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2016.

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DRAMA CLASSES

SATURDAY CITIZENS

ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS

DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY

AUTUMN TERM 27 Aug – 13 Nov (10 sessions) No sessions on 15/16 and 22/23 Oct

COST £70 Paid in advance

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TINY CITIZENS 4–5 YEARS Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 11am & 12.30pm – 1.30pm

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LITTLE CITIZENS 6–8 YEARS

YOUNG CITIZENS 12–14 YEARS

Saturdays 10.15am – 11.30am, 11.15am – 12.15pm & 2.45pm – 3.45pm

Saturdays 12pm – 1.30pm

Sundays 10.15am – 11.30am, 11.15am – 12.15pm & 2.30pm – 3.30pm

JUNIOR CITIZENS 9–11 YEARS

Sundays 11.45am – 1.15pm & 2.30pm – 4pm

YOUNG CITIZENS 15–18 YEARS

SATURDAYS

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27 Aug – 12 Nov (not 15 or 22 Oct) 1.20pm – 2.40pm

Call Louise Brown on 0141 418 6273 These classes are made possible thanks to funding from BBC Children in Need, Unity Theatre Trust and Mark McKee Charitable Trust.

Saturdays 2.45pm – 4.15pm

“ IT'S FANTASTIC TO SEE THEM WORKING SOMETHING AGE-APPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT TO THEIR LIVES RIGHT NOW.” PARENT OF SATURDAY CITIZENS PARTICIPANT

Sundays 2.30pm – 4pm

Saturdays 10.15am – 11.45am, 11.45am – 1.15pm & 2.45pm – 4.15pm Sundays 10am – 11.30am & 11.45am – 1.15pm

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NIGHTSCHOOL

COST Levels 1 – 3 £80 (£60 concession)

ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS A FUN INTRODUCTION TO ACTING SKILLS FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND MORE EXPERIENCED PERFORMERS. WE HAVE COURSES TO SUIT ALL ABILITIES.

Level 4 £105 (£85 concession) All courses are 9 sessions paid in advance. Participants are welcome to repeat courses.

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LEVEL 1 BEGINNERS Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm 13 Sep – 8 Nov LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE Mondays 6pm – 8pm 12 Sep – 14 Nov (not 26 Sep) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED 1 Tuesdays 8pm – 10pm 13 Sep – 8 Nov LEVEL 4 ADVANCED 2 Mondays 7pm – 9pm 12 Sep – 14 Nov (not 26 Sep) Levels 1, 2 and 3 explore a variety of classic and contemporary texts from past and present Citizens productions. All levels work towards an informal performance at the end of the course, with new material each term. Level 4 is a more specialist course working with a smaller group to create a group performance.

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THE GORBALS VAMPIRE

OPEN DAY

PEOPLE ARE GETTING INVOLVED IN OUR GORBALS VAMPIRE PROJECT IN LOTS OF DIFFERENT WAYS.

Sat 20 Aug 12pm – 3pm There will be events for the whole family to enjoy including access behind-the-scenes, craft stalls, face painting and much more. Try on costumes from past productions, take part in demonstrations from our technical staff and have a go at drama classes with free, 30-minute taster sessions for families.

WE’RE OPENING OUR DOORS FOR A DAY OF FUN, DRAMA, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS

HORROR SHORT STORY COMPETITION

If you attend a Glasgow secondary school, enter our competition to write your own short story inspired by the Gorbals Vampire for the chance to have your story in print.

More information about how to enter from bit.ly/gorbalsvampire

The Gorbals Vampire is new play performed by community actors and inspired by real-life events which took place in the Southern Necropolis in 1954. See pp10-11 for more about the play.

COMIC BOOK WORKSHOPS Pupils from local primary and secondary schools will create their own comic artwork with help from the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio to display in our foyer.

PERFORMERS WANTED!

Do you want to recreate a piece of Gorbals histor y?

Would you like to appear on the Citizens Theatre’s stage?

Find out more at bit.ly/gorbalsvampire

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NO TICKET REQUIRED JUST TURN UP AND TAKE PART!

WERE YOU THERE? If you have memories of the events that inspired the project – we’d love to hear from you! Email your story to gorbalsvampire@citz.co.uk or come visit our Box Office Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm.

TOURS SELL OUT FAST – EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED! 4 Sep, 2 Oct, 13 Nov 11am & 1pm £10 (includes coffee and home baking) Come and find out more about our historic Victorian home and get up close to some hidden gems on a guided tour around our iconic home in the Gorbals.

For more information about the project or how to take part, email gorbalsvampire@citz.co.uk

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HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS

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SUPPORT US

WE WARMLY THANK OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS: SPONSORS Hotel Indigo Scott + Co

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT THE CITIZENS THEATRE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE AND ENJOY.

CORPORATE CITIZENS STARS Kube Networks LEADING ARTISTS Two Fat Ladies Miller Samuel Mitie

WHETHER YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL OR A COMPANY, YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

CAST Belhaven MacRoberts LLP Merkland Tank Ltd Root Creative Scottish Council for Development and Industry

Find out how you can get involved: citz.co.uk/support_us

SUPPORTERS Agnes Hunter’s Trust BBC Children in Need Boshier-Hinton Foundation Charles Hayward Foundation Comic Relief EIS GCC Area Budget Fund Goldberg Family Trust Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust James Wood Bequest Fund Jerwood Charitable Trust John Mather Charitable Trust Mary Andrew Charitable Trust Miss E C Hendry’s Charitable Trust Mr and Mrs William Donald’s Memorial Trust Rix-Thompson-Rothenberg Foundation Saints and Sinners Charitable Trust Saint James’s Place Foundation ScottishPower Foundation Souter Charitable Trust Spirit of the Gorbals

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Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust The Albert Hunt Trust The Binks Trust The Christina Mary Hendrie Trust The Citizens Theatre Society The Crerar Hotels Trust The Hugh Fraser Foundation The Mark McKee Trust The Robertson Trust The Robertson Scholarship Trust The Schroder Charity Trust The Volant Charitable Trust Unity Theatre Trust W A Cargill Fund Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation BEST FRIENDS David Armstrong April Chamberlain Roddy & Christine MacPherson John Scott Moncrieff Adrienne Scullion Morag Shearlaw Jeremy Sinclair CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP From in-kind support to helping us stage a production or deliver lifechanging projects in the community, we can create a package that suits your business needs.

For more information about how we can work together contact Hazel McIlwraith, Head of Development hazel@citz.co.uk, 0141 418 6240

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FRIENDS OF THE CITIZENS

FRIEND

FRIENDS HELP US PUT THE MOST EXCITING, INNOVATIVE AND ACCESSIBLE WORK ON STAGE.

GOOD FRIEND

£5 a month – Welcome pack of souvenir gifts – 10% discount on show tickets – Ticket alerts – first to know about new shows on sale

£10 a month All of the FRIEND benefits plus…

– 10% discount on drinks at the bar – 48hr priority booking for drama classes – Acknowledgement on website – Behind the scenes backstage events

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS TO ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE VISIT.

BEST FRIEND £25 a month All of the FRIEND and GOOD FRIEND benefits plus…

– Acknowledgement in foyer – I nvitation to annual lunch hosted by Artistic Director Dominic Hill and a special guest All Friends memberships contribute towards staging a new production each year. This season our Friends production is The Rivals (see p12).

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT – Donation with your ticket purchase – Dedicate a seat from £500 – Leave a legacy More information at citz.co.uk/support_us

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EVENTS & REHEARSAL ROOM HIRE

GREAT VALUE THEATRE FOR ALL!

From corporate events to private parties, we have a range of facilities and services available to hire.

If you live in a G5 postcode you can enjoy some of the best theatre in Scotland for just £2 with our Gorbals Card. There’s no hidden fees, no awkward questions – no catches! All we ask is for you to provide us with two proofs of address (i.e. utility bills).

That’s it. See you at your local theatre!

DO YOU LIVE IN THE GORBALS?

Why not consider hiring our beautiful Victorian theatre for your next event?

For availability and more information contact: Lesley Davidson, General Manager lesley@citz.co.uk | 0141 418 6231

For more information please contact our Box Office on 0141 429 0022, or pay us a visit.

50P TICKETS OVER 2,500 BARGAIN TICKETS SOLD SINCE 2012!

100 TICKETS on sale across 10 PERFORMANCES of each show On sale from 10am – join the queue!

TRAINSPOTTING Sat 10 Sep THE RIVALS Sat 29 Oct

All tickets must be bought in person at the theatre. Cash only. No reservations.

2 tickets per person.

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Available in the Main Auditorium and Circle Studio. Adapted toilet and lift available.

BROOMIELAW Ramp access available in lower foyer. Lift to Circle Studio available.

Hansel & Gretel 16 Dec 7pm Did you know we run a Deaf Theatre Club? Discounted tickets, BSL interpreters on arrival and pre-show talk. See citz.co.uk for more info.

INDUCTION LOOP & RELAY OF D RSHOW LEY PAIS Induction loop and infrared systems are provided at every performance. If you are hard of hearing you can listen to a relay of the show through a headset. Please request from Box Office.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES Converts dialogue and sound effects to text that displays on a screen as the action happens. Our regular captioner is Glenda Carson.

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Hansel & Gretel 13 Dec 1.30pm & 17 Dec 2pm Pre-show Hansel & Gretel workshop and Touch Tour Tue 13 Dec 11.45am – 12.45pm To book call Louise Brown on 0141 418 6273.

BROCHURE FORMATS Large print copies of this brochure are available by request, or from issuu.com/citizenstheatre

Trainspotting 8 Oct 2.30pm The Rivals 12 Nov 2.30pm

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Audio versions of this brochure are available by request, or from soundcloud.com/citizenstheatre

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ARGYLE ST CENTRAL STATION

SALTMARKET

The Rivals 11 Nov 7.30pm

TRAIN: Queen Street & Central Station 15 min walk; Argyle Street 10 min walk

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GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME

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Hansel & Gretel 4 Jan 2pm

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil 21 Oct 7.30pm

BUSES: 5, 7, 7A, 21, 6, 75, N75 & 267 (bus stop at front door of theatre)

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The Rivals 12 Nov 2.30pm

Simon’s Magical Christmas Socks 21 Dec 2pm

Trainspotting 30 Sep 7.30pm

SUBWAY: Bridge Street (5 mins walk from theatre)

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Trainspotting 1 Oct 2.30pm

For more information call our Box Office on 0141 429 0022

Glasgow Girls 2 Sep 7.30pm

CAR PARK (FREE) Level access to theatre building and foyer.

Marked bays for disabled and parent and child. There is a one way system to enter the car park. Entry via Crown Street and Laurieston Road only. No access from Gorbals Street.

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AD AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES Visually impaired attenders can listen to a description around the dialogue of the performance. Touch Tours available, please book in advance. Headsets available from Box Office. Our regular audio describers include Christopher McKiddie and Lynn Mulvenna.

SIGNED PERFORMANCES British Sign Language theatre interpreter on stage. Our regular interpreters are Catherine King and Yvonne Strain.

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HOW TO GET HERE 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS

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We want everyone to be able to enjoy their theatre experience at the Citizens and provide a variety of services and facilities to ensure everyone feels welcome. If you would like more information or would like to give us feedback about your experience at the theatre please call our Box Office on 0141 429 0022 or email access@citz.co.uk

RLX RELAXED PERFORMANCE A performance open to everyone and especially suitable for those with an autistic spectrum condition, or additional sensory or communication needs. There will be a relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. There will be a quiet space available for audiences to use at any time, and a visual story detailing your trip to the Citizens will be provided in advance.

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HANSEL & GRETEL PERFORMANCE DIARY DECEMBER TUE 6

7pm

WED 7

10.30am

THU 8

10.30am

FRI 9

10.30am

SAT 10 TUE 13

7pm 2pm

10am

WED 14 10am

7pm

1.30pm AD 1.30pm

THU 15 10.30am

7pm

FRI 16

7pm

10.30am

SAT 17

2pm

SUN 18

1pm

TUE 20 10am

1.30pm

AD CAP

7pm 5pm

WED 21 10.30am

7pm

THU 22

7pm

FRI 23

2pm

7pm

SAT 24

1pm

5pm

SUN 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MON 26

2pm

TUE 27

2pm

7pm

WED 28

2pm

7pm

THU 29

2pm

7pm

FRI 30

2pm

7pm

SAT 31

2pm

JANUARY SUN 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

TUE 3

2pm

WED 4

2pm RLX

THU 5

2pm

FRI 6 SAT 7

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GROUP BOOKINGS One free ticket with every 10 tickets booked.

PREVIEW Adults £10.50, Child £6.50

School Groups All performances £8.50 Youth Groups £9.50 standard, £10 peak Adult Groups (10 or more) Buy 10 tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket.

STANDARD PRICES Band I Adult £18.50 Child £11 Band II Adult £16.50 Child £9 Band III Adult £14 Child £8

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

FAMILY DAYS Sat 17 & Sun 18 Dec, 10am – 12pm £6.50 per person A fun workshop for 6–12 year olds and their adult companion exploring the story and characters of Hansel & Gretel. Get up close to costumes and props from past Christmas shows and tread the boards of our main stage!

7pm

£45 £39 £33

FAMILY OF 4 (2 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

£55 £48 £42

FAMILY OF 5 (3 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

£65 £55 £47

Adult £22 Child £12 Adult £20 Child £10 Adult £18 Child £9

FAMILY OF 3 (1 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

£54 £48 £42

FAMILY OF 4 (2 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

£64 £56 £50

FAMILY OF 5 (3 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

£75 £65 £58

See page 40 for seating plan. £2 online transaction fee applies to online sales.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE 4 Jan 2pm All tickets £12.50 Please note that there will be some alterations to lighting and sound effects, and a relaxed attitude towards noise and movement at this performance.

PEAK PERFORMANCE SIGNED 16 Dec 7pm AD AUDIO DESCRIBED

13 Dec 1.30pm & 17 Dec 2pm CAP CAPTIONED 17 Dec 2pm RLX RELAXED PERFORMANCE 4 Jan 2pm BSL

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FAMILY OF 3 (1 child min) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III

PEAK PRICES Band I Band II Band III

RLX

7pm 2pm

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CONCESSIONS Apply to all performances except Previews and Tuesdays. Proof of eligibility/ ID required.

Senior Citizens £3 off full price tickets Matinees: £12

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Disabled Concession £3 off full price tickets + free companion Matinees: £12

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GROUP BOOKINGS 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased.

School Groups All teacher and pupil tickets £8.50 Adult Groups Buy 10 or more tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket

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Students & Children £9.50 Unemployed & Gorbals Card £2 (£5 for Hansel & Gretel)

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50P TICKETS 100 tickets over 10 performances On sale at 10am for:

STAGE

BEST SEATS

GOOD VIEW

RESTRICTED VIEW

PREVIEWS

£9.50

£9.50

£9.50

TUE

£12.50

£12.50

£12.50

£19

£16.50

£14

£22.50

£19.50

£16

WED, THUR & MATINEES FRI & SAT

Trainspotting The Rivals

Sat 10 Sep Sat 29 Oct

All tickets must be bought in person at the theatre. Cash only. No reservations.

Allocated price band II seats. 2 tickets per person. Terms & conditions apply.

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY Unemployed concession applies to those in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Income Support or Employment Support Allowance (or Universal Credit).

Gorbals Card requires two proofs of G5 address (ie utility bill).

LATECOMERS Due to the nature of the performance space, there is no late admittance to the Studios under any circumstances.

Latecomers may be admitted to the Main Theatre if there is a suitable break in the performance.

TRANSACTION FEES A £2 transaction fee applied to online sales. There are no charges for in person and telephone sales.

OPENING HOURS The Box Office is open 10am–6pm, Mon to Sat. METHODS OF PAYMENT We accept payment by cash, cheque, Mastercard, Maestro and Visa. Please make cheques payable to Citizens Theatre Limited.

All prices and concessions are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Terms and conditions apply. Please bring proof of eligibility when picking up your tickets. All information correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change.

FRIENDS 10% off full price tickets (excluding previews).

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AUTUMN 2016 SEASON DIARY

WED 16 THE RIVALS 7.30PM

SUN 20

jANUARY

DECEMBER

SUN 1

AUGUST

THU 6

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

FRI 7

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

MON 29

SAT 8

TRAINSPOTTING 2.30PM CAP & 7.30PM

TUE 30

GLASGOW GIRLS 7.30PM

SUN 9

WED 31 GLASGOW GIRLS 1.30PM & 7.30PM

MON 10 TUE 11

SEPTEMBER

WED 12

THU 1

GLASGOW GIRLS 10.30AM & 7.30PM D

THU 13

FRI 2

GLASGOW GIRLS 7.30PM BSL

FRI 14

SAT 3

GLASGOW GIRLS 2.30PM & 7.30PM

SAT 15

HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11AM & 1PM

SUN 16

SUN 4 MON 5

MON 17

TUE 6

TUE 18

WED 7 FRI 9 SAT 10 MON 12 TUE 13 WED 14 TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM p THU 15

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

FRI 16

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

SAT 17

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

SUN 18

DOORS OPEN DAY

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

SAT 24

TRAINSPOTTING 2.30PM & 7.30PM

HANSEL & GRETEL 7PM P

WED 7

HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM

THU 8

HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 10.30AM

FRI 9

HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 10.30AM

SAT 10

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL 7.30PM

FRI 21

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL 7.30PM BSL

SAT 22

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL 2.30PM & 7.30PM

SAT 29

50P TICKETS THE RIVALS THE GORBALS VAMPIRE 2.30PM & 7.30PM

HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 10.30AM & 1.30PM

FRI 16

HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM & 7PM BSL SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 10.30AM & 1.30PM

SAT 17

HANSEL & GRETEL FAMILY WORKSHOP 10AM W HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM CAP AD & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM HANSEL & GRETEL FAMILY WORKSHOP 10AM W HANSEL & GRETEL 1PM & 5PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

TUE 20

THU 3

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

THU 22

FRI 4

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

HANSEL & GRETEL 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

WED 28 TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

SAT 5

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

FRI 23

THU 29

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM C

SUN 6

FRI 30

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM BSL

MON 7

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

SAT 24

HANSEL & GRETEL 1PM & 5PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM

OCTOBER SAT 1

TRAINSPOTTING 2.30PM AD & 7.30PM

SUN 2

HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11AM & 1PM

MON 3 TUE 4

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

WED 5

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM

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TUE 8

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

WED 9

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

THU 10

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

SUN 25

FRI 11

THE RIVALS 7.30PM BSL

MON 26 HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM

SAT 12

THE RIVALS 2.30PM CAP AD 7.30PM

TUE 27

SUN 13

HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11AM & 1PM

TUE 15

Box Office: 0141 429 0022

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

WED 28 HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

MON 14 THE RIVALS 7.30PM D

THU 29 citz.co.uk

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM

WED 4

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM RLX

THU 5

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM

FRI 6

HANSEL & GRETEL 7PM

SAT 7

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM

SUN 8 MON 9 TUE 10

SUN 15 MON 16 TUE 17 WED 18 THU 19 FRI 20 SAT 21 SUN 22 MON 23 TUE 24

THE WINTER’S TALE 7.30PM

WED 25 THE WINTER’S TALE 7.30PM THU 26

THE WINTER’S TALE 7.30PM

FRI 26

THE WINTER’S TALE 7.30PM

SAT 28

THE WINTER’S TALE 2PM & 7.30PM

HANSEL & GRETEL 10AM & 1.30PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

WED 21 HANSEL & GRETEL 10.30AM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM RLX

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM D

TUE 3

SAT 14

THE RIVALS 7.30PM P

TUE 27

MON 2

THU 12

WED 2

MON 26

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

WED 11

MON 19

NOVEMBER

SUN 25

SAT 31

FRI 13

THU 27 THE GORBALS VAMPIRE 7.30PM

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

WED 14 HANSEL & GRETEL 10AM & 1.30PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 10.30AM & 1.30PM

SUN 18

FRI 28

FRI 30

HANSEL & GRETEL 10AM & 1.30PM AD

THU 15

WED 26

WED 21 TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM W FRI 23

TUE 6

TUE 25

TRAINSPOTTING 7.30PM W

THU 22

THE RIVALS 7.30PM L

MON 24

MON 19 TUE 20

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

SAT 19

TUE 13

THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL 7.30PM

SUN 23

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FRI 18

MON 12

THU 20 50P TICKETS TRAINSPOTTING

SUN 11

THE RIVALS 7.30PM

SUN 11

WED 19 THE CHEVIOT, THE STAG AND THE BLACK, BLACK OIL 2.30PM & 7.30PM D

THU 8

THU 17

HANSEL & GRETEL 2PM & 7PM SIMON'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SOCKS 11AM & 2PM

KEY AD

Audio described

BSL British Sign Language Interpreted Performance CAP

Captioned Performance Curtain raiser D Post Show discussion P Preview W Workshop L Lunch event RLX Relaxed Performance C

Design: Freight 0141 552 5303 Photography: Alex Brady, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Topher McGrillis, Tim Morozzo, Johan Persson. Additional image creation by Greenlight and Ben Kirkpatrick Design.

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JUST ANNOUNCED! OUR PROGRAMME OF WORLD CLASS THEATRE CONTINUES INTO SPRING 2017 CUTTIN’ A RUG

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