Citizens Theatre Spring 2016 Brochure

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CITIZENS THEATRE January – June 2016

119 Gorbals Street Glasgow G5 9DS 0141 429 0022 citz.co.uk

ENDGAME / FEB BLACKBIRD / FEB & MAR GET CARTER / MAR A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM / MAR & APR THIS RESTLESS HOUSE / APR & MAY THE BIRDS / MAY OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME / MAY & JUN AND MORE…

ENDGAME

BY SAMUEL BECKETT “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness.”

A Citizens Theatre and HOME, Manchester co-production MAIN THEATRE 4 – 20 Feb PREVIEWS 4 & 5 Feb 7.30pm MATINEES 13 & 20 Feb 2.30pm PRE-SHOW EVENT 18 Feb 6.15pm. See p22 POST SHOW TALK 16 Feb SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS 10 & 11 Feb. See p23 AD BSL CAP

An absurd and macabre classic of modern theatre.

Languishing between life and death, the tyrant Hamm and his dutiful but resentful companion Clov are irrevocably bound to one another. They pass their days in a filthy, bare room, caught in a loop of futile routines. Their endless and brutal verbal jousting match is punctured only by the nostalgic reminiscing of Hamm’s parents, reduced to living in rubbish bins.

Endgame makes a grim joke of life, and finds laughter in the darkness. Director Dominic Hill brings his talent for gripping and absorbing contemporary interpretations of classic texts to Beckett’s masterpiece.

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A stellar cast is led by David Neilson and Chris Gascoyne (better known as Coronation street's Roy Cropper and Peter Barlow) with Peter Kelly and Barbara Rafferty.

DIRECTOR Dominic Hill DESIGNER Tom Piper LIGHTING DESIGNER Lizzie Powell

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BLACKBIRD

BY DAVID HARROWER

A Citizens Theatre production MAIN THEATRE 25 Feb – 5 Mar PREVIEW 25 Feb 7.30pm MATINEE 5 Mar 2.30pm POST SHOW TALK 1 Mar

A vital piece of twenty-first-century Scottish drama.

15 years since it ended. Ray’s moved on with his life. But Una has found him, and she needs answers.

David Harrower’s Blackbird depicts a meeting between a middleaged man and a young woman who rake over their relationship which ended when he was forty and she was only twelve years old.

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See p36 for details TICKETS 50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews See pp40 – 41 for all prices DIRECTOR Gareth Nicholls DESIGNER Neil Haynes LIGHTING Stuart Jenkins

Described as "one of the most daring new plays of recent years" (Sunday Herald), this Olivier award-winning play has been performed across the world since it was first premiered at the 2005 Edinburgh International Festival. A new film adaptation will be released in 2016.

Directed by Gareth Nicholls, Main Stage Director in Residence and Director of the 5-star production, Into That Darkness.

With Paul Higgins, best known for his TV roles in Utopia and The Thick of It as Ray, and Citizens Theatre Actor Intern Camrie Palmer as Una. Recommended for 14 years+

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GET CARTER BASED ON THE NOVEL JACK’S RETURN HOME

BY TED LEWIS ADAPTED BY TORBEN BETTS

A Northern Stage production MAIN THEATRE 8 – 12 Mar MATINEE 12 Mar 2.30pm TICKETS £12.50 – £22.50 See pp40 – 41 for all prices DIRECTOR Lorne Campbell DESIGNER 59 Productions

A dark and stylish new adaptation of the British crime thriller.

Jack Carter is back home for the first time in years. He’s back to bury a brother who hated him, in a town he swore he was never going to see again. He wants to pay debts, settle scores and discover who killed his brother.

As the local underworld closes ranks, Jack’s bosses back in London find out that he’s had his fingers in the till, and other places they shouldn’t have been. Jack plays a deadly game of cat and mouse as everyone tries to Get Carter. Unless he gets them first.

Ted Lewis’ novel is a classic of British crime fiction. Set in a hard and uncompromising 1960s Newcastle rife with crime, sex, gambling and violence, this adaptation tells the story made famous by the 1971 film starring Michael Caine.

Recommended for 14 years+

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GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

14 – 26 MARCH 2016

TWO WEEKS OF TOP COMEDY ACTS

PLUS MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

BRIDGET CHRISTIE: A BOOK FOR HER

MICHELLE MCMANUS: POP GOES THE IDOL

Mon 14 Mar 8pm £15/£13 concession

Tue 22 Mar 8pm £15/£13 concession

Multi-award winning Bridget Christie marks the publication of her first book with her 10th solo show followed by a book signing.

Presenter and singer Michelle performs an evening with music in her home town, co-written by Bruce Devlin and featuring Tommy Chambers on piano.

PAUL FOOT

MARK STEEL: WHO DO I THINK I AM?

Tue 15 Mar 8pm £14/£12 concession

Wed 23 Mar 8pm £17

A surreal evening of comedy from the whimsical quirky comedian with a cult following.

A regular on BBC TV and radio and an award-winning columnist, Mark Steel’s latest stand up show is a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb.

RICHARD HERRING: HAPPY NOW?

MARK WATSON: I’M NOT HERE

Thu 17 Mar 8pm £15

Thu 24 Mar 8pm £17

In his twelfth solo stand up show, Richard Herring examines whether we can ever hope to be, or are meant to be, truly content.

Multi-award-winning star of numerous TV shows brings his customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun to the Citizens Theatre.

JENNY ECLAIR: HOW TO BE A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN (WITHOUT GOING INSANE)

SHAPPI KHORSANDI LIVE

Fri 18 Mar 8pm £17.50 Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair returns to the Citizens Theatre.

Whip-crack jokes softened by a deliciously mischievous delivery and endless charm from the star of Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Have I Got News For You?

JAMES CAMPBELLS’ COMEDY 4 KIDS

DES CLARKE: CITIZEN DES

Sat 19 Mar 2pm £7.50

Sat 26 Mar 8pm £15

For children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words.

One of Scotland’s most popular comedians, Des Clarke returns with more offbeat observations, topical gags and Glasgow banter.

Fri 25 Mar 8pm £14/£12 concession

GREG PROOPS Sat 19 Mar 8pm £15/£13 concession American actor, stand-up comedian and television host, widely known for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? with a new show about politics, sexism and his own male privilege.

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE A Royal Shakespeare Company and Citizens Dream Players production in association with the Citizens Theatre MAIN THEATRE 29 Mar – 2 Apr PREVIEW 29 Mar 7.30pm MATINEE 2 Apr 2.30pm SCHOOLS 31 Mar 1.30pm POST SHOW TALK 31 Mar 7.30pm LUNCH EVENT Sat 2 Apr 12.15pm. See p22

The nation’s favourite Shakespeare play is performed as never before.

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RSC Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman directs 18 professional actors, with the specially-formed local amateur group The Citizens Dream Players performing the roles of Shakespeare’s Mechanicals. This production is designed by RSC Associate Artist Tom Piper, who has recently designed Hamlet, The Libertine and King Lear for the Citizens and returns to Glasgow in 2016 to design Endgame.

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

On a midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

DIRECTOR Erica Whyman DESIGNER Tom Piper LIGHTING Charles Balfour MUSIC Sam Kenyon SOUND Andrew Franks MOVEMENT Siân Williams ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Sophie Ivatts & Kimberley Sykes

A co-production between the Royal Shakespeare Company and amateur companies across the UK. This is an arrangement developed between the RSC and Equity.

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THIS RESTLESS HOUSE

BY ZINNIE HARRIS ADAPTED FROM AESCHYLUS' THE ORESTEIA

A Citizens Theatre and National Theatre of Scotland co-production MAIN THEATRE 15 Apr – 14 May PREVIEWS 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 27 Apr 7pm TRILOGY SATURDAYS 30 Apr, 7 & 14 May DISCUSSION EVENT 30 Apr, 7 & 14 May See p16

An exhilarating theatrical event and contemporary take on an epic Greek tragedy.

This Restless House brings into sharp focus a saga that has survived for two and a half thousand years. Based on the ancient Greek drama The Oresteia, this trilogy of new plays is written by Zinnie Harris (BBC’s Spooks and Partners in Crime and plays How to Hold Your Breath, Further Than the Furthest Thing, The Wheel).

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See p36 for details TICKETS 50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews Trilogy pass £30 See overleaf for full performance and ticket information DIRECTOR Dominic Hill DESIGNER Colin Richmond LIGHTING Ben Ormerod MUSIC Nikola Kodjabashia

A father’s horrifying sacrifice of his daughter sets in motion a cycle of bloody revenge and counter-revenge. His family rots from the inside as a result of his brutal act and the loyalties of his surviving children are pushed to the extreme. The curse that has gripped the family for generations looks as if it will never end.

A TRILOGY OF PLAYS This Restless House is presented in two instalments. Watch all three plays over two evening performances or book our special ‘Trilogy Saturdays’ where you can see all three plays in one day.

PART 1: Agamemnon’s Return PARTS 2 & 3: The Bough Breaks and Electra and Her Shadow See the whole trilogy for £30. Turn over to pp16 – 17 to find out more about this great offer and details of special events.

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THIS RESTLESS HOUSE TRILOGY SATURDAYS

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO SEE THIS RESTLESS HOUSE OVER TWO EVENINGS, OR IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE TRILOGY IN ONE DAY, WE HAVE THE PERFECT PACKAGE FOR YOU TO INDULGE IN A WHOLE DAY OF THEATRE. PART 1 AGAMEMNON’S RETURN

TRILOGY PASS Book tickets for both instalments of This Restless House for only £30 – a saving of up to £15!

Choose to see the trilogy over two days or on one of our Trilogy Saturdays.

Fri 15 Apr

7pm

Sat 16 Apr

7pm

Fri 22 Apr

7pm

Sat 23 Apr

7pm

Tue 26 Apr

7pm

Wed 27 Apr

DISCUSSION EVENT Between the 2pm and 7pm performances of This Restless House on our Trilogy Saturdays, there will be a chance to hear from director Dominic Hill about his staging of this ambitious modern adaptation of an ancient drama.

Thu 28 Apr

7pm 7pm

Fri 29 Apr

7pm

Sat 30 Apr

2pm

Tue 3 May

7pm

7pm

Wed 4 May

Free with tickets to both performances.

30 Apr, 7 & 14 May, 5 – 5.30pm

Thu 5 May

7pm 7pm

Fri 6 May

7pm

Sat 7 May

2pm

Tue 10 May

7pm

Wed 11 May

MEAL DEAL On Trilogy Saturdays, you can pre-order a meal box plus a complimentary drink from our bar to enjoy between the performances for just £15.

PART 2 THE BOUGH BREAKS PART 3 ELECTRA AND HER SHADOW

Thu 12 May

7pm

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Fri 13 May Sat 14 May

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7pm 2pm

7pm

Excludes £9.50 preview and £12.50 Tuesday performances. No other discount or concession applies. Tickets for both instalments must be booked at the same time. Trilogy pass and meal deal available to buy on the phone, in person at the Box Office or online. £2 transaction fee applies to online booking.

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OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME

BY FRANK MCGUINNESS A Citizens Theatre, Abbey Theatre, Headlong and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse co-production MAIN THEATRE 20 May – 4 Jun PREVIEWS 20, 21, 23 & 24 May 7.30pm MATINEES 28 May & 4 Jun 2.30pm SCHOOLS 1 Jun 1.30pm POST SHOW TALK 31 May PRE-SHOW EVENT 2 Jun 6.15pm. See p23 AD BSL CAP

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“Those I belonged to, those I have not forgotten, the irreplaceable ones, they kept their nerve, and they died.”

On 1 July 1916, the 36th (Ulster) Division took part in one of the bloodiest battles in human history – The Battle of the Somme.

One hundred years on, this major new co-production of Frank McGuinness' iconic war play will premiere at the Citizens.

A powerful portrayal of mortality, love and loss, it will be directed

by Headlong’s Artistic Director Jeremy Herrin.

Headlong have been bringing memorable productions to the Citizens for many years including The Absence of War, 1984, The Seagull and Angels in America.

TICKETS 50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews See pp40 – 41 for all prices DIRECTOR Jeremy Herrin SET DESIGNER Ciaran Bagnall

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THE BIRDS

50P TICKETS

BY ARISTOPHANES IN A VERSION BY STEPHEN GREENHORN

A Citizens Young Co. production CIRCLE STUDIO 11 – 14 May 7.30pm MATINEE 14 May, 2.30pm TICKETS £10 full price £6 concession

Winner of the Second Prize in the City of Dionysia Comedy Awards, 414BC. Disillusioned with their humdrum existence in the city, a pair of wanderers seek a better way of life. With help from the selfappointed King Tereus – a man transformed into a Hoopoe bird – an unlikely alliance between the humans and a great flock of fantastical birds creates a great new city in the skies and holds the gods to ransom.

Stephen Greenhorn, creator of River City, Passing Places, Sunshine on Leith, and episodes of Doctor Who, has written a raunchy comedy full of saucy innuendo and song.

MORE 50P TICKETS THAN EVER BEFORE! THERE ARE MORE CHANCES THAN EVER TO BAG A BARGAIN TICKET WITH 500 50P TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SPRING 2016 PRODUCTIONS. JOIN THE QUEUE AND ENJOY WORLDCLASS THEATRE FOR A ROCK BOTTOM PRICE! 100 TICKETS For each show ON SALE From 10am

To follow their sell-out performances of Southside Stories, the Citizens Young Co. return to the Circle Studio with a comic companion piece to This Restless House.

Recommended for 14 years+

ENDGAME Sat 30 Jan BLACKBIRD Sat 20 Feb

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE: PART 1 THIS RESTLESS HOUSE: PART 2 & PART 3 Sat 9 Apr OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME Sat 14 May

All tickets must be bought in person at the theatre. Cash only. No reservations. Allocated price band II seats. Two 50p tickets per person for each show. Customers will be able to purchase two tickets for each of This Restless House: Part 1 and This Restless House: Parts 2 and 3.

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DISCOVER

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME CURTAIN RAISER EVENT Thu 2 Jun 6.15pm – 7pm £6 (£4 concession) Exploring the significance of the Battle of the Somme to sections of the Protestant community in Northern Ireland, and how Catholic playwright Frank McGuinness depicts these events.

ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE VISIT WITH THESE SPECIALLY PROGRAMMED EVENTS.

POST SHOW TALKS Free with ticket to show ENDGAME Tue 16 Feb With cast members and Director, Dominic Hill.

BLACKBIRD Tue 1 Mar With cast members and Director, Gareth Nicholls.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION Thu 31 Mar With members of the cast.

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE DISCUSSION Sat 30 Apr, 7 & 14 May, 5 – 5.30pm Director Dominic Hill discusses staging this epic production. Event takes place between Part 1 and Parts 2 & 3 of the trilogy.

See p16 for more details.

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME Tue 31 May With members of the cast.

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EVENTS

SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

All of the following events are timed to take place before performances.

To book, call the Box Office on 0141 429 0022. Tickets to performances should be purchased separately.

ENDGAME: INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM 10 & 11 Feb 4.30 – 6.30pm (show begins at 7.30pm) £6.50 per student A pre-show session for up to 30 Higher or Advanced Higher students. Exploring the play’s key ideas and themes, character development, staging choices and the director’s intentions. Suitable for Section B of Higher Drama exam.

ENDGAME CURTAIN RAISER EVENT Thu 18 Feb 6.15pm – 7pm £6 (£4 concession) An exploration of the challenges and joys of staging Beckett’s iconic work.

A MIDSUMMER LUNCH Sat 2 Apr 12.15pm – 2pm £10 Talk from 12.15pm – 1.15pm Lunch from 1.15pm – 2pm Matinee performance starts 2.30pm Exploring how the production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring professional and amateur actors working side by side, came to fruition. With Citizens Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company creative staff. Price includes buffet lunch and refreshments.

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

TERM 1 Wed 20 Jan – Wed 9 Mar Reading David Harrower’s Blackbird.

TERM 2 Wed 20 Apr – Wed 8 Jun Reading Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme by Frank McGuinness.

The group meets weekly on Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm Tea/coffee provided £66 (8 sessions)

“ A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE CREATIVE PROCESS BEHIND THE SHOW AND MEET SOME OF THE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.” TEACHER,

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HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS

BAR & CAFÉ

EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED!

Our café is also open 10am – 5pm at weekends when drama classes are running, with FREE WiFi and newspapers provided.

BARISTA COFFEE, BEER ON TAP AND SPECIALLY-SELECTED WINES AND SPIRITS ARE AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE SHOW.

Come and find out more about our historic Victorian theatre and get up close to some hidden gems on a guided tour around our iconic home in the Gorbals.

Delicious home-baking and sandwiches are available, with locally-made ice cream during show intervals.

13 Mar, 24 Apr, 12 Jun 11am & 1pm £9.50 Includes coffee and home-baking

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DON’T FORGET… To order a hand-packed meal box to enjoy with a drink from our bar on special This Restless House Trilogy Saturdays for £15. See p16 for more details.

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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 EVERYONE CAN FLOURISH CITZ.CO.UK/TAKE_PART

DIVIDED CITY Divided City, our anti-sectarianism project based on Theresa Breslin’s novel, has been making a big impact for the past two years.

The project brings together pupils from denominational and non-denominational primary schools to take part in workshops and rehearsals in preparation for performing a professionally supported production of a musical version of the story to their friends and families.

By March 2016, 20,000 young people, their families and teachers will have engaged with Divided City and its positive message of tolerance and friendship.

Find out more bit.ly/DividedCity2016

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DRAMA CLASSES ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS We run drama classes for 4–18 year olds every weekend with one and two week courses during the Easter and Summer holidays.

YOUNG CITIZENS 13 – 15 YEARS Saturdays 12pm – 1.30pm & 2.45pm – 4.15pm

DRAMA CLASSES SPRING TERM 9 Jan – 20 Mar (10 Sessions) No sessions on 13/14 Feb Cost: £66

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

DRAMA CLASSES SUMMER TERM 23 Apr – 19 Jun (8 sessions) No sessions on 28/29 May Cost: £53 CLASSES & TIMES TINY CITIZENS 4 – 5 YEARS Saturdays and Sundays 10am – 11am & 12.30pm – 1.30pm LITTLE CITIZENS 6 – 8 YEARS Saturdays 10.15am – 11.30am, 11.15am – 12.15pm & 2.45pm – 3.45pm Sundays 10.15am – 11.30am, 11.15am – 12.15pm & 2.30pm – 3.30pm JUNIOR CITIZENS 9 – 12 YEARS Saturdays 10.15am – 11.45am, 11.45am – 1.15pm & 2.45pm – 4.15pm

YOUNG CITIZENS 16 – 18 YEARS Sundays 2.30pm – 4pm EASTER ACADEMY 6 – 8 & 9 – 12 YEARS Mon 4 – Sat 9 Apr 9am – 3pm Cost £105 (£85 concession)

SATURDAY CITIZENS

SUMMER ACADEMY 6 – 8, 9 – 12 & 13 – 18 YEARS Mon 11 – Sat 23 Jul 9am – 3pm Two week course. Cost £205 (£170 concession)

DRAMA CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 14 – 18 YEARS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. SATURDAYS 1.20pm – 2.40pm

6 – 8, 9 – 12 YEARS Mon 25 Jul – Sat 6 Aug 9am – 3pm (no session 30/31 July) Two week course. Cost £205 (£170 concession)

Spring Term 9 Jan – 20 Mar (no session 13 Feb) Summer Term 23 Apr – 18 Jun

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FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK Call Louise Brown 0141 418 6273 Cost: £5 (per term)

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SUMMER ACADEMY Mon 4 – Sat 9 Jul 10am – 3pm

“ SHE HAS MORE OF A SPRING IN HER STEP GOING OUT OF THE HOUSE IN THE MORNING – THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES.” PARENT

These classes are made possible thanks to funding from BBC Children In Need, The Boshier- Hinton Foundation, Unity Theatre Trust and Mark McKee Charitable Trust. citz.co.uk

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

COST Levels 1 – 3: £80 (£60 concession) 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 Spring Term: 12 Jan – 8 Mar Summer Term: 12 Apr – 7 Jun LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE Mondays 6pm – 8pm Spring Term: 11 Jan – 7 Mar Summer Term: 11 Apr – 20 Jun (not 2 & 30 May) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED 1 Tuesdays 8pm – 10pm Spring Term: 12 Jan – 8 Mar Summer Term: 12 Apr – 7 Jun LEVEL 4 ADVANCED 2 Mondays 8pm – 10pm Spring Term: 11 Jan – 7 Mar Summer Term: 11 Apr – 20 Jun (not 2 & 30 May)

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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. “ A great insight into acting taught by inspiring teachers” Participant “ I’m so glad to be a part of Nightschool, I don’t know what I’d do without it. It is a new challenge every time.”

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SUPPORT US

WANT TO STAND UP AND BE A CITIZEN? HERE’S HOW TO GET INVOLVED

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT THE CITIZENS THEATRE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE. WHETHER YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL OR A COMPANY, YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES A DIFFERENCE. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US: CITZ.CO.UK/SUPPORT_US

FRIENDS OF THE CITIZENS From £5 a month, you can become a Friend of the Citizens, and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and discounts.

LEAVE A LEGACY By remembering the Citizens in your Will, you can make a real difference to our future community of theatre-goers.

WITH YOUR TICKET PURCHASE You can choose to add a little something when buying your tickets for your next visit to the Citizens. Just select ‘yes’ to the optional top-up to your web booking, or let our Box Office staff know you’d like to add a donation.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP From in-kind support to working with us to bring a production to the stage or delivering great theatrical experiences in our community, we can create a package that suits your business needs.

DEDICATE A SEAT Whether a gift for the theatre-lover in your life, or to show your support for the Citizens, dedicating a seat in our auditorium costs £500, and can be paid in instalments.

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For more information about how to support the Citizens Theatre, visit citz.co.uk/support_us or contact: Hazel McIlwraith Head of Development hazel@citz.co.uk | 0141 418 6240

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WE WARMLY THANK OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS: SPONSORS Hotel Indigo Scott + Co CORPORATE CITIZENS STARS Kube Networks LEADING ARTISTS Two Fat Ladies Miller Samuel Mitie CAST Belhaven MacRoberts LLP Merkland Tank Ltd Root Creative Scottish Council for Development and Industry

SUPPORTERS 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 Foundation John Mather Charitable Trust Mary Andrew Charitable Trust Mr and Mrs William Donald’s Memorial Trust Rix-Thompson-Rothenberg Foundation Saints and Sinners Club of Scotland See Me Change Networks Fund Souter 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 Robertson Trust The Robertson Scholarship Trust The Volant Charitable Trust W A Cargill Fund Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries BEST FRIENDS David Armstrong April Chamberlain Roddy & Christine MacPherson Adrienne Scullion Morag Shearlaw

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THEATRE REDEVELOPMENT We are busy planning and fundraising for our much needed £20.5 million theatre re-development which will be the most comprehensive upgrade of the building in its 137 year history.

Look out for further announcements about how you can help us in 2016 and follow our progress, including images of the latest design proposal, at citz.co.uk/support_us

EXCLUSIVE JOHN BYRNE PRINT 250 limited edition prints of the poster artwork from our 2015 production of The Slab Boys.

Personally signed and numbered by the artist, John Byrne. Priced at £200 each and available from our Box Office or online store at citz.co.uk or call Tess Campbell on 0141 418 6239.

All proceeds will support the Theatre Redevelopment Campaign.

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ACCESS

For more information on access performances or our Deaf Theatre Club please contact Denise Differ, Box Office Manager: denise@citz.co.uk | 0141 418 6230

Endgame 20 Feb 2.30pm Blackbird 5 Mar 2.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2 Apr 2.30pm This Restless House: Part 1 7 May 2pm This Restless House: Part 2 & Part 3 7 May 7pm Observe the Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme 4 Jun 2.30pm

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BUSES: 5, 6, 7, 7A, 21, 31, 75, 267, N7, N75, N267 (bus stop at front door of theatre) TRAIN: Queen Street & Central Station 15 min walk; Argyle Street 10 min walk

GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME TRONGATE

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D EY R LSHOW INDUCTION LOOP & RELAY OF 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.

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WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Available in the Main Auditorium and Circle Studio. Adapted toilet and lift available. Ramp BROOMIELAW access available in lower foyer. Lift to Circle Studio available. Please contact our Box Office if you require access with a wheelchair.

BROCHURE FORMATS Audio described and large print copies of this brochure are available by advance request. Please ask Box Office to be added to the mailing list.

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SUBWAY: Bridge Street (5 mins walk from theatre)

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To book via Solar Bear, text: 07900852595

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. Enter via Crown Street and Laurieston Road only. No access from Gorbals Street.

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Endgame 18 Feb 7.30pm Blackbird 4 Mar 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2 Apr 2.30pm This Restless House: Part 1 7 May 2pm This Restless House: Part 2 & Part 3 7 May 7pm Observe The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme 2 Jun 7.30pm

Endgame 12 Feb 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1 Apr 7.30pm This Restless House: Part 1 7 May 2pm This Restless House: Part 2 & Part 3 7 May 7pm Observe the Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme 3 Jun 7.30pm

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

CUMBERLAND ST Citizens Theatre car park

Box Office: 0141 429 0022

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PERFORMANCES Visually impaired patrons can listen to a description around the dialogue of the performance. Touch Tours available if booked in advance. Headsets available from Box Office. Our regular audio describers include Christopher McKiddie and Lyn Mulvenna.

Our regular interpreters are Catherine King and Yvonne Strain.

CAP 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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BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCES & DEAF THEATRE CLUB – British Sign Language theatre interpreter on stage.

– Discounted tickets – BSL trained staff on arrival for ticket pick up and bar orders – BSL signed introduction to the show

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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

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EVENTS & REHEARSAL ROOM HIRE

DO YOU LIVE IN THE GORBALS? £2 tickets for local residents!

Planning an event? Our beautiful Victorian theatre and iconic foyer are available for private bookings.

We also have three rehearsal rooms for hire.

MAIN REHEARSAL ROOM 15MX12M CIRCLE REHEARSAL ROOM 10MX9M STALLS REHEARSAL ROOM 9MX7M

If you have a G5 postcode, you can enjoy some of the best theatre shows in Scotland for just £2 with our Gorbals Card.

Virtual tours of all performance and rehearsal spaces are available on our website: bit.ly/citzvtours

Sign up now at our Box Office with two proofs of address.

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

If you are a local group or would like more information please contact: Campbell Lawrie, Paul Hamlyn Club Co-ordinator 0141 418 6279 campbell@citz.co.uk

Some exceptions may apply. Check with Box Office for further information.

CITIZENS EXTRA DID YOU KNOW WE CAN RUN A TICKETING SERVICE FOR EVENTS AROUND SCOTLAND? PHONE AND ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE AVAILABLE. PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED BARD IN THE BOTANICS FESTIVAL, NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND AND CREATIVE SCOTLAND.

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TO FIND OUT MORE CONTACT BOX OFFICE MANAGER, DENISE DIFFER DENISE@CITZ.CO.UK | 0141 418 6230

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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

CONCESSIONS Apply to all performances except Previews and Tuesdays. Excludes Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Proof of eligibility/ID required. Other exclusions may apply.

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SENIOR CITIZENS £3 off full price tickets Matinees: £10.50

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£22.50

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£19

£16.50 £14

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ENDGAME Sat 30 Jan BLACKBIRD Sat 20 Feb

GROUP BOOKINGS 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PARTS 1,2 & 3 Sat 9 Apr

SCHOOL GROUPS All teacher and pupil tickets £8.50 E

OBSERVE THE SONS Sat 14 May

ADULT GROUPS Buy 10 or more tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket

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50P TICKETS 100 tickets on sale at 10am for:

UNEMPLOYED & GORBALS CARD £2

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No other concessions/discounts apply. Both instalments must be booked at the same time to qualify for this offer.

Available to book online, by phone or in person.

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EQUITY, SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF PLAYWRIGHTS, BECTU & MUSICIANS UNION CARD-HOLDERS £3 off full price tickets

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Add on a meal box with complimentary drink for only £15!

DISABLED CONCESSION £3 off full price tickets + free companion Matinees: £10.50

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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 (i.e. utility bill).

Buy tickets for This Restless House Trilogy for only £30!

See pp16 – 17 for details

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.

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THIS RESTLESS HOUSE TRILOGY PASS Whether you choose to experience This Restless House over two evenings or on one of our special Trilogy Saturdays, you can book for both instalments of This Restless House Trilogy for only £30!

TRANSACTION FEES A £2 transaction fee applies 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.

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SPRING 2016 SEASON JANUARY

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SAT 19 ENDGAME, 7.30PM P ENDGAME, 7.30PM P ENDGAME, 7.30PM

SUN 20 MON 21 TUE 22 WED 23 THU 24 FRI 25 SAT 26 SUN 27 MON 28 TUE 29

ENDGAME, 7.30PM ENDGAME, 7.30PM ENDGAME, 7.30PM ENDGAME, 7.30PM BSL ENDGAME, 2.30PM & 7.30PM

ENDGAME, 7.30PM D ENDGAME, 7.30PM ENDGAME, 10.30AM & 7.30PM AD C ENDGAME, 7.30PM ENDGAME, 2.30PM CAP & 7.30PM

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SAT 02 BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM P BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM

BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM D BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM BLACKBIRD, 7.30PM AD BLACKBIRD, 2.30PM CAP & 7.30PM

GET CARTER, 7.30PM GET CARTER, 7.30PM GET CARTER, 7.30PM GET CARTER, 7.30PM GET CARTER, 2.30PM & 7.30PM HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS, 11AM & 1PM BRIDGET CHRISTIE, 8PM

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SO MANY MEN YET NONE OF THEM ARE MINE, 7.30PM RICHARD HERRING, 8PM SO MANY MEN YET NONE OF THEM ARE MINE, 7.30PM JENNY ECLAIR, 8PM JAMES CAMPBELL, 2PM SO MANY MEN YET NONE OF THEM ARE MINE, 7.30PM GREG PROOPS, 8PM

SUN 03 MON 04 TUE 05 WED 06 THU 07 FRI 08 SAT 09 SUN 10 MON 11 TUE 12 WED 13 THU 14 FRI 15 SAT 16 SUN 17 MON 18 TUE 19 WED 20 THU 21 FRI 22 SAT 23

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HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS, 11AM & 1PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM P THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM P THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 2PM D THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM

MAY SUN 01 MON 02 TUE 03 WED 04 THU 05 FRI 06 SAT 07

MICHELLE MCMANUS, 8PM MARK STEEL, 8PM MARK WATSON, 8PM SHAPPI KHORSANDI, 8PM DES CLARKE, 8PM

BSL CAP AD

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION, 7.30PM P A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION, 7.30PM A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION, 1.30PM & 7.30PM D

THU 12 FRI 13

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION, 7.30PM BSL A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A PLAY FOR THE NATION, 2.30PM CAP AD L & 7.30PM

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THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM P THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM P

WED 25 THU 26 FRI 27 SAT 28

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM P THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM P

THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THE BIRDS, 7.30PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM THE BIRDS, 7.30PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THE BIRDS, 7.30PM THE BIRDS, 2.30PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 2PM D THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THE BIRDS, 7.30PM

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SAT 04 THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 1, 2PM D BSL CAP AD

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THIS RESTLESS HOUSE PART 2 & 3, 7PM

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MARCH TUE 01 WED 02 THU 03 FRI 04 SAT 05 SUN 06 MON 07 TUE 08 WED 09 THU 10 FRI 11 SAT 12 SUN 13 MON 14

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PAUL FOOT, 8PM

SUN 05 MON 06 TUE 07 WED 08 THU 09 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18

OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME, 1.30PM & 7.30PM OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME, 7.30PM AD C OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING TOWARDS THE SOMME, 7.30PM BSL OBSERVE THE SONS OF ULSTER MARCHING CAP & 7.30PM TOWARDS THE SOMME, 2.30PM

HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS, 11AM & 1PM

DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND, 7.30PM DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND, 1.30PM & 7.30PM DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND, 7.30PM DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND, 2.30PM & 7.30PM

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DESIGN: FREIGHT 0141 552 5303 PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEX BRADY, JOE CONNOLLY, TOMMY GA-KEN WAN, JAMES GLOSSOP, KAREN GORDON, TIM MOROZZO, REUBEN PARIS. Citizens Theatre Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC022513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SC001337.

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