Welcome to our new season Join us on an exhilarating journey of world premieres and classics from the Citizens Theatre this Autumn. We have the European Premiere of The Girl in the Yellow Dress, a co-production between the Citizens and the internationally-acclaimed Market Theatre Johannesburg and Live Theatre Newcastle; the World Premiere of a new play for young people by David Greig, The Monster in the Hall; a spectacular new version of Anthony Burgess’ classic A Clockwork Orange and another of our celebrated Christmas shows, Beauty and the Beast. Plus we have a special festive show for 3–6 year olds this year, Wonderland. Our Young Co. present a children’s show Tall Tales for Small People and the Community Company return with Wicked Christmas. We are also delighted to host world premieres by Scottish writers Douglas Maxwell, Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh; a multi-award winning favourite from Dogstar Theatre Company; a music week featuring the work of Ian Dury and the great singer Sarah Jane Morris and the first visit to the Citizens by Scottish Opera with Carmen. Alongside our productions, the work of Citizens Learning with adults and TAG with children and young people is an integral part of what we do as a company. Kids @ Citz, Nightschool, Make it Work, Off The Page and DaySchool, plus our extensive programme for schools are just some of the vital activities that engage our
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community with the theatre building. Projects outwith the theatre this Autumn include work in HMP Barlinnie in partnership with Motherwell College and the Scottish Prison Service, working with over 50 prisoners on a large-scale theatre production, Platform 2:10. Other recent work with young people has focused on developing literacy and financial management skills, countering the stigma surrounding stammering, exploring the testimonies of Holocaust survivors and on devising unflinching performances for Rape Crisis Scotland. Find out more about our project work on p22–23. In the past three years we’ve received 40 awards and nominations; worked in Sweden, USA, Holland, Germany; forged links with artists and companies in Japan, Iran and South Africa; and also worked extensively across Scotland. We’re already planning an exciting season for Spring 2011 which includes Marilyn, a world premiere co-production with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh and Dunsinane, an RSC/NTS touring show. See p15 for more details. But all of this work only has meaning because of you – our audiences, participants and supporters. Join us for another great season at the Citizens.
Jeremy Raison & Guy Hollands Artistic Directors
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Are you sitting comfortably? Seat Restoration FUND
The Citizens Theatre first opened in 1878 and is the second oldest operational theatre in the UK (by just 6 weeks!). The building retains many of its Victorian architectural features and has the most complete working Victorian theatre machinery in the UK. We take great pride in our rich history and our importance as a Glasgow institution. However, we are also committed to providing the very best facilities for our loyal audience. Â You may have noticed that the seats in the main auditorium have become increasingly worn. They are in fact over 20 years old. Everyone wants to look their best and the Citizens is no different. The cost of replacing all of the seats in the main auditorium is ÂŁ250,000. The upgrade process will be in 3 stages. Phase 1 will see an upgrade of all stalls seats with the dress and upper circles to follow. We will in the future look to undertake a full restoration of the theatre but see the comfort of our audience as our first priority.
We are looking at a number of ways of raising the funds and more details will be announced during the autumn season about how you can get involved with this campaign. We want to ensure that you are sitting comfortably for every performance at the Citizens Theatre, and we hope you will show your support for this vital campaign over the next 2 years. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. DONATIONS If you would like to make a donation now please contact our Head of Development, Melanie Aram on 0141 418 6242 / melanie@citz.co.uk or you can make a donation at our Box Office or online at citz.co.uk. Naming a seat through our Seat Dedication Scheme will also contribute directly to the fund.
CITIZENS COMPANY CITIZENS THEATRE, LIVE THEATRE & THE MARKET THEATRE
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS BY CRAIG HIGGINSON
A dark, witty and sexually-charged psychological drama. This international collaboration with the acclaimed Market Theatre in South Africa and Live Theatre in Newcastle brings Craig Higginson’s powerful new play to Glasgow, following its Edinburgh Festival premiere. Celia, a beautiful young English teacher, has started a new life in Paris. But when she takes on a French-Congolese pupil, a relationship develops that starts to unravel dark truths from her past. Brimming with humour, rage and longing, this gripping play is both a minute exploration of an increasingly hazardous romantic entanglement and an insight into the tensions around class, race, language and identity that lie at the heart of present-day South Africa. 04 | 05
DIRECTED BY MALCOLM PURKEY PERFORMED BY MARIANNE OLDHAM & NAT RAMABULANA DESIGN BY GARY MCCANN LIGHTING DESIGN BY NOMVULA MOLEPO
CIRCLE STUDIO Tue 21 September – Sat 9 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 (concessions available) Post Show Discussion Wed 22 September See booking information for all prices and concessions.
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BY ANTHONY BURGESS ‘What’s it going to be then, eh?’ In a world of high unemployment, state surveillance and fierce repression, the young get their kicks from random violence. Alex is with his gang of droogs in his favourite milkbar, hyping them up for their nightly orgy of opportunistic brutality. A new government is in power determined once and for all to stamp out this cycle of aggression. With prisons overflowing, something has to be done to control the perpetrators. But our charismatic delinquent narrator isn’t a straightforward psychopath. His quick wit is dangerously alluring and he has a penchant for classical music, especially Beethoven’s Ninth.
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As we follow his rehabilitation by the state through extreme psychological conditioning we are left wondering if being forced to be good is in fact more evil than sin itself. From the iconic novel by Anthony Burgess, made famous by the controversial Stanley Kubrick film, this hard-hitting and disconcerting stage play is a must-see experience. Recommended for 14+
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DIRECTED BY JEREMY RAISON DESIGN BY JASON SOUTHGATE Lighting design by Charles Balfour SOUND DESIGN BY GRAHAM SUTHERLAND
Signed Performance Wed 27 October, 7.30pm
MAIN THEATRE Wed 13 October – Sat 6 November, 7.30pm Previews Wed 13 & Thu 14 October, 7.30pm Matinee Sat 30 October, 2.30pm Audio Described Performance Thu 21 October, 7.30pm
Captioned Performance Thu 28 October, 7.30pm FREE pre-show workshops for schools Wed 3 & Thu 4 November, 5.30pm Tickets £10 – £17.50 School groups £7.50 + 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased See booking information for all prices and concessions
WORLD PREMIERE
THE MONSTER IN THE HALL Duck and The Duke v Cat Claws Parsons + The Nameless Dreads (feat. The Lady from The Social Services) BY DAVID GREIG
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TAG presents a low budget indie comedy musical about a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown—played out by four actors and a big fat motorbike which goes vrrooommm. Duck Macatarsney cares for her biker dad whose MS is getting increasingly bad. Her Dad – Duke – is a spliff smoking (for medicinal reasons you understand), bike riding, heavy metal and horror movie loving, pizza eating widower who’s brought up Duck since the death of her Mother in a crash. The two of them are just about surviving when one morning the Duke wakes up blind and the Duck hears that the Social Services are coming to take her away. The Monster in the Hall follows Duck as she tries to protect her world from the terrifying prospect of change. A new play from the same team that created the smash hit Yellow Moon (TMA Award Winner 2007). Recommended for 14+ DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS Music by Nigel Dunn
CIRCLE STUDIO Tue 2 – Sat 13 November, 7.30pm Matinees Tue – Thu (both weeks), 1.30pm Tickets £12.50 (concessions available) School groups: £7.50 + 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased See booking information for all prices and concessions
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BY ALAN McHUGH
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When Beauty is banished to live in the Beast’s castle, she must honour her father’s word and face the dreadful monster. But soon she finds all is not as it seems. As an unusual friendship blossoms, will the pair prove that love really does conquer all?
BY ALAN MCHUGH DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS DESIGN BY PHILIP WITCOMB ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSED BY CLAIRE McKENZIE
Beauty and the Beast is a bittersweet tale that has charmed generations with its mystery, suspense and romance, told here in a new version by Alan McHugh, who returns to write for the Citizens after last year’s acclaimed Cinderella. Christmas at the Citizens promises vivid and inventive storytelling, accompanied by captivating original live music in an intimate auditorium where everyone can feel part of the story. An adventure for all the family, with thrills, spills and laughs along the way. Recommended for 7+
“ I brought my little girl and her friend to Cinderella. They absolutely loved it and were enthralled throughout. The adults in our group loved it as well, especially the use of the whole theatre and the different effects.” Audience Member, Christmas 2009
“ I loved the wonderful atmosphere of the venue. The special effects were brilliant, my grandson was totally glued to his seat!” Audience Member, Christmas 2009
MAIN THEATRE Sat 27 November – Fri 31 December Charity Preview Sat 27 November, 7pm In aid of the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Special ticket price: £10 adults, £6 child Tickets £6 – £18 Family discounts available See full booking information on p36 – 37 Family Workshops Sat 11 & Sat 18 December, 10am-12noon or 2-4pm A fun session for 5-10 year olds and their adult companions £5 per child – adults go free! See p36 for more information. Audio Described Performances Thu 9 December, 10.30am Fri 10 December 7pm Signed Performance Thu 9 December, 7pm Captioned Performance Thu 16 December, 7pm See full booking information on p36–37
“ Frankly, superlatives dwindle into inadequacy” The Herald, Cinderella
“ Thoroughly classy entertainment…it really does feel like a live fairytale.” The List, Cinderella
CITIZENS YOUNG CO.
BY GERRY MULGREW Based on traditional Scottish stories told by Duncan Williamson Ghost stories, animal fables and tall tales are brought to life in this acclaimed adaptation of Scottish stories from the Travelling community, that have been handed down through the generations. Creep up to the campfire to hear about the hunchback and the swan, the hilarious adventures of the wild fairy baby and how a girl is saved from the bodysnatchers by a pair of magic boots! Citizens Young Co. pays tribute to Scottish traditional storytelling with this imaginative evening of folk tales and music. Recommended for 7+
Directed by Neil Packham & Louise Brown PERFORMED BY CITIZENS YOUNG CO.
CIRCLE STUDIO Thu 14 – Sat 16 October, 2pm & 7pm Tickets £5 Family of 3 – £12 / Family of 4 – £16 / Family of 5 – £20
“ enjoy all the pleasures of rhyme and word play, fully exploited in cheeky, rollicking Scots couplets” Scotland on Sunday
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Citizens Theatre in association with Clare McGarry
CREATED BY CLARE McGARRY
It’s the Christmas holidays and Max the mouse has a big dream – to be an ice skating champion! But it’s cold outside and the duck pond is hard to get to when you’re only a little mouse. Join Max on a big adventure as he learns how to skate and meets new friends including Santa’s ninja elf and Jackie the bird! Wonderland is a 45 minute interactive Christmas show specially created for 3–6 year olds with puppets, original music and songs.
“ What a lovely performance. The music and the props were beautiful. The singing and acting were magical and kept our children enchanted for the duration.” Adelphi Nursery on Twinkle Bell, 2009 show for 3-5 years
STALLS STUDIO Sat 4, Sat 11, Sat 18 December, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Wed 22 – Fri 31 December (excluding 25 & 26 December) 12noon & 2pm Tickets £6 off peak / £7 peak Family of 3 £15 off peak / £18 peak Family of 4 £20 off peak / £24 peak Family of 5 £25 off peak / £30 peak Peak period from Sat 18–Fri 31 Dec All children must be accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms go free (under 1) but please note the show is recommended for 3-6 years only. Please advise at time of booking.
Christmas Show for 3-6 years
CITIZENS COMMUNITY COMPANY
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WICKED CHRISTMAS 12 Days of Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas my ex burd sent to me, Twelve angels shopping, Eleven pipes bursting, Ten chancers chancing, Nine mingers dancing, Eight elves a-drinking, Seven loans a-looming, Six rounds too many, Five onion rings, Four nasty neighbours, Three polis men, Two santas fighting, And my car keys in a pear tree. The Citizens Community Company return with their annual seasonal satirical glance at all the things we love to hate about Christmas. 14 | 15
A laugh out loud escape from the festive madness and a very special night out for adults only. Directed by Neil Packham & Kate Black Written and performed by Citizens Community Company
CIRCLE STUDIO Wed 15 – Sat 18 December, 7.30pm Sat 18 December, 7.30pm & 9.30pm Special ticket price £10 full price + standard concessions
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THE WEE MAN AND MUCKERS Late Night Comedy For one night only, internet sensation The Wee Man brings the best of the Scottish stand up comedy circuit to the Citizens Theatre for a late night gig. You may think The Wee Man being in the theatre is like turning up at a wine and cheese party and having a happy meal thrown in your face. But you’d be wrong – it’s worse!
Circle Studio Fri 12 November, 9.30pm Tickets £10
“ Priceless – what a patter merchant” Herald
“ Very funny indeed” Evening Times
SPRING 2011 – ON SALE NOW! Citizens Theatre co-production with Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
MARILYN By Sue Glover
WORLD PREMIERE of a new play by Sue Glover – an intimate portrait of the life of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic film stars. MAIN THEATRE Thu 17 February – Sat 12 March, 7.30pm Tickets £10–£17.50
National Theatre of Scotland in assocIATION with Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
DUNSINANE By David Greig
The National Theatre of Scotland presents the Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically-acclaimed production of Dunsinane – a vision of one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country ravaged by war. MAIN THEATRE Tue 7 - Sat 11 June, 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £17.50
SCOTTISH OPERA
CARMEN BY GEORGES BIZET NEW TRANSLATION BY CHRISTOPHER COWELL Scottish Opera performs at the Citizens for the first time with a brand new production. Beautiful gypsies, obsession, bullfighters and some of the liveliest rhythms in opera…it can only be Carmen. This new production is set in 1960s Spain, a country firmly entrenched in General Franco’s rightwing regime. Women are oppressed, the gypsies ghettoised, the country is riddled with poverty and black-market smuggling is rife. Bizet’s boldly seductive opera has been a world favourite for over a century. From the sultry ‘Habanera’ to the naively passionate ‘Flower Song’ and the rousing ‘Toreador’s Song’, Bizet’s ever-popular music brings out the earthy vitality of his characters. Ashley Dean directs a fine ensemble cast. Sung in English
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Special Sunday Performance
DIRECTED BY ASHLEY DEAN DESIGNED BY CORDELIA CHISHOLM LIGHTING BY JOHANNA TOWN CONDUCTOR DEREK CLARK
MAIN THEATRE Tue 7, Thu 9 & Sat 11 September, 7.30pm & Sun 12 September, 4pm Tickets Tue – Sat: £17.50 / £15.50 / £10.50 Sun: £13 / £10 / £8 See booking information for concession prices
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DOGSTAR THEATRE
THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS Krawiec z Inverness Written and performed by Matthew Zajac A beautifully realised tale about the reality of survival in war-torn Eastern Europe. Matthew Zajac’s moving play about his Polish father traces his life from the boyhood years spent on a farm in Galicia to carving out a career as a tailor in the Highland capital. This one-man show is a touching personal story and an analysis of how history shapes us into the people we are. An international hit in 2008–9, it won a plethora of awards including a Fringe First, Best Actor Award at Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland and The Stage Best Solo Performer Award. Catch this hit show in Glasgow for two nights only.
DIRECTED BY BEN HARRISON LIVE MUSIC BY Jonny Hardie / Gavin Marwick
MAIN THEATRE Fri 17 & Sat 18 September, 7.30pm TICKETS £10.50–£17.50 See booking information for all prices and concessions
“ ...Matthew Zajac’s moving performance is a triumph of evocative staging and storytelling.” The Observer
SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
HIT ME! THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF IAN DURY BY JEFF MERRIFIELD A warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads’ lead singer.
MAIN THEATRE Tue 21 – Thu 23 September, 7.30pm
Touring direct from its second West End season, this show explores the highs and lows of Ian Dury’s extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.
Tickets £10–£15
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“ Spot-on live renditions of Dury’s late-70s hits.” Time Out Critics Choice
“ There are stories, music, humanity and more within this fine production.” The Scotsman
Image: 2009 Cast
Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability. This brilliant drama follows his story as he is reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred ‘Spider’ Rowe, blending unique music with powerful scenes exploring Dury’s incredible triumph over adversity.
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SARAH JANE MORRIS Two performances from the soulful singer-songwriter. WHERE IT HURTS Her life story in words and music Sarah Jane Morris’ one woman show is an intimate, autobiographical performance named after her recent album ‘Where It Hurts’. She reveals her life story from her father’s imprisonment when she was just 17 and becoming a political activist during the Thatcher years to having a number 1 hit with The Communards, running her own record label and marrying one of The Pogues. She is accompanied by Tony Remy (guitarist for Annie Lennox) and Kevin Armstrong (guitarist for David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Paul McCartney). The show was launched to critical acclaim at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. MAIN THEATRE Fri 24 September, 7.30pm Tickets £15 (restricted view £12)
“ a heartfelt return for one of the UK’s best kept secret vocal talents on the scene” The Herald Buy tickets for both performances for £25 (save £5!)
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Full band in concert Celebrating over 25 years in the music business, this concert takes inspiration from the album of the same name. The repertoire will incorporate her huge hit with The Communards, Don’t Leave Me This Way, covers of classics such as Sting’s Fragile along with brand new material. Sarah Jane Morris has always attracted as much attention for her politics as for her soul-driven, seismic voice. Nine solo albums later, pop stardom on the continent, and a diverse set of musical collaborations on record, film and stage, Morris continues to steer her unorthodox career to greater heights. MAIN THEATRE Sat 25 September, 7.30pm Tickets £15 (restricted view £12)
“ Soaring, swooping, sensual and sophisticated, this voice is more than a style, it’s a force of nature...human passion with a dazzling voice.” The Observer
CUMBERNAULD THEATRE COMPANY
THE BOOKIE The chips are down the kilts are off A NEW MUSICAL BY DOUGLAS MAXWELL An electric new Scottish musical with all the glitz and glamour of Vegas – Scottish style. Welcome to Quarry – The Las Vegas of Scotland! Or at least it might be…. Right now it’s just another run down Scottish sea-side town, a dirty weekend for stag-do’s, hen nights and dangerous divorcees. Life’s an endless one horse race for local betting shop bookie Stevie Gillespie. He doesn’t know it but his life’s about to miraculously change because Leo Queen’s back in town. A self-made man with self-made plans and a hundred scores to settle. Queenie to his friends and simply That Git to his enemies, he’s putting his money where his mouth is by building a brand spanking new casino. The kilts are off, the chips are down in this fantastic musical tale of love and money, guilt and gambling, tears, tantrums and triumphs. Recommended for 15+
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DIRECTED BY ED ROBSON DESIGNED BY KENNY MILLER MUSIC BY ALY MACRAE
MAIN THEATRE Wed 29 September – Sat 2 October, 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £17.50 See booking information for all prices and concessions
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GLASGAY! FESTIVAL
PANIC PATTERNS BY ZOË STRACHAN & LOUISE WELSH
A new play from award-winning novelists Louise Welsh and Zoë Strachan. Ornithologists Jacq and Fay are on a remote island in the far north of Scotland investigating sudden changes in bird migration patterns. Fay believes these changes signify forthcoming disaster. Jacq thinks the isolation is making her younger lover paranoid. But they were meant to leave the island three days ago, their boat home still hasn’t arrived and their radio has been dead for a week. When the decommissioned lighthouse across the bay shines back into life, the two women are forced to make a crucial decision. Sometimes tender, sometimes disorientating, Panic Patterns draws on contemporary fears to create an edgy, suspenseful drama for a new decade.
DIRECTED BY ALISON PEEBLES
CIRCLE STUDIO Tue 19 – Sat 30 October, 7.30pm Preview Tue 19 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50 (concessions available) See booking information for all prices and concessions Part of Glasgay! Scotland’s annual celebration of queer culture.
FACTOR Dayschool ACTOR A Woman’s
Conquer Not Divide
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The Citizens Theatre uses drama as a tool off stage to bring learning to life, build confidence and inspire people to make positive choices in their lives.
Dayschool ACTOR FACTOR
Behind the scenes each year, we run over 100 projects, delivering over 1000 workshops that reach tens of thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds both in Glasgow and across Scotland.
We ran a series of free drama sessions over 5 weeks to build confidence and encourage positive thinking. Dayschool is a springboard to help people back to work.
Here are just a few highlights from the last year.
Delivered in partnership with Glasgow Works and Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency.
Conquer Not Divide
A Woman’s Place
Exploring and challenging sectarianism with young people in Glasgow.
Working with female prisoners at HMP Greenock as part of the Inspiring Change Project.
We worked with pupils at Drumchapel High School and St Mungo’s Academy to devise a piece of theatre looking at how teenagers recognise sectarianism and their impressions of its impact. The piece was performed to local primary schools and on the main stage of the Citizens Theatre. Delivered in partnership with Sense Over Sectarianism.
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A new scheme for adults who are long term unemployed.
Through drama, music, textiles and storytelling the place of women in society was explored. The prisoners’ stories, reflections and hopes for the future were told in their own words in final performances to other prisoners and staff at Greenock, as well as to their family and friends. Delivered in partnership with Motherwell College and the Scottish Prison Service. Supported by the National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council’s Inspire Fund.
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Free workshops for primary school children in the Gorbals at Christmas.
Storytelling and story-acting for 2–5 year olds.
For the eighth year running, over 500 children received free workshops in their schools as well as discounted tickets to allow the whole school to visit the theatre for a Christmas Show performance.
Dragonfly places pre-school children at the heart of their own learning, dictating their own stories into a shared ‘storybook’, before acting them out. Helping children gain confidence and improve their communication and language, Dragonfly also trains early years teachers in the technique so that the work continues when our drama workers leave.
Read about this year’s Christmas Show on p10–11
Voices from the Holocaust Citizens Young Co. commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Marking the 60th year of Holocaust Memorial Day, Young Co. were invited to perform at Glasgow City Chambers and to tour to secondary schools across Glasgow with their moving piece, devised from the words of Holocaust survivors. Delivered in partnership with Glasgow City Council. Find out about the Young Co.’s current show in development on p12
The Grapes of Wrath A large-scale community theatre project with a cast of over 40 from age 18 to 81. This production brought together members of the Citizens Community Company and Young Co. with first-time actors from Turning Point Scotland – a recovery programme for people with addictions. Participants were given a unique opportunity to be part of a professional rehearsal and production process for a full-scale show on the main stage, culminating in 5 performances to a paying audience of over 1500. Sponsored by Scott+Co. and supported by Awards for All. Delivered in partnership with Turning Point Scotland. Read about the Community Company’s current show in development on p14
Recently delivered in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council.
In the coming year we will also be working on: Inglefield Hostel, Glasgow Working with homeless women, delivered in partnership with Glasgow Life: South East Area Services. HMP Barlinnie: Platform 2:10 A new performance project working with over 50 prisoners in partnership with Motherwell College and SPS. Beauty and the Beast workshops Free to Gorbals primary schools. On The Rim of The World A new family opera in partnership with Scottish Opera. PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC Looking at the sexualisation of women in the music industry in partnership with Rape Crisis Scotland. This is only a snapshot of our project work. Find out more at citz.co.uk/learning and citz.co.uk/tag
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DRAMA CLASSES Our weekly drama classes for 4–15 year olds get the theatre buzzing at weekends. Drama increases self-confidence and social skills, encourages children to use their creativity and imagination, plus it’s lots of fun! Professional drama tutors lead the classes, which run to coincide with school terms.
AUTUMN Term 4 September – 22 November 2010 (10 sessions) No sessions on 9–10 and 16–17 October.
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Classes & Times KIDS @ CITZ 4–12 years
TEENAGERS @ CITZ 13–15 years
Saturdays
Saturdays
4–5 years 6–8 years 9–12 years
10.30–11.30am & 2–3pm 11.45am–12.45pm, 3.15–4.15pm & 3.45–5pm 2–3.30pm
13–15 years 3.45–5.15pm
Sundays 13–15 years 4–5.30pm
Sundays 4–5 years 12 noon–1pm & 3–4pm 6–8 years 1.30–2.30pm, 2–3.15pm & 4.30–5.30pm 9–10 years 12 noon–1.30pm & 2–3.30pm 11–12 years 12 noon–1.30pm & 4–5.30pm
COST £5.50 per child per session, paid in one instalment. Autumn term: £55 Parents and families are welcome to relax in our foyer while the classes are running. Our café bar is open throughout the day and free newspapers are provided. The theatre also has a free car park and free WiFi available. Call the box office now to book a place on 0141 429 0022.
NIGHTSCHOOL ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS A fun and informal introduction to acting skills for adults who want to try their hand at performing. LEVEL 1 Beginners Tuesdays 7–9pm
AUTUMN Term
LEVEL 2 Intermediate Mondays 5.30–7.30pm
LEVEL 1 Tue 5 October – Tue 30 November
Level 1 and 2 participants will explore a variety of classic and contemporary texts from past, present and future Citizens Theatre productions. The sessions are led by a professional drama director with guest visits from the Citizens Theatre’s artistic team. LEVEL 3 Advanced Mondays 7.30-9.30pm Designed specifically for those who have completed Nightschool Level 2, this class focuses on performance techniques allowing students to enhance and develop skills built in earlier sessions. Level 3 participants will work towards an informal performance at the end of the course. Sessions will be led by a variety of guest artists and directors.
(9 sessions)
LEVEL 2 Mon 4 October – Mon 29 November LEVEL 3 Mon 4 October – Mon 29 November COST £75 (£50 concession). Must be paid in full at time of booking. All courses suitable for adults 22 years+ Call the Box Office now to book a place on 0141 429 0022.
“ It was a privilege to become part of the Citizens if just for a couple of hours a week. Being able to perform in the Circle Studio Theatre was amazing and something that will stay with me for a very long time.” Participant
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MAKE IT WORK Creative communication skills training Does your business involve talking to people? So does ours! Our trainers are actors and theatre professionals who will share the tools of their trade to improve what you already do. You can enjoy practical skills-based training in the Citizens Theatre or at your place of work on a date that suits. This season we are offering two opportunities to take part in our flagship course: PRESENTING WITH IMPACT Fri 22 October & Thu 18 November, 10am–4pm How can you present more successfully and feel more at ease? We’ll explore how voice, body language and personality can work together to make more impact.
“ Totally refreshing from the usual corporate, dull and lifeless presentation skills courses. I would certainly recommend this course to future colleagues” Director, Nic Lochlainn Consulting Ltd.
We also offer: NETWORKING WITH EASE Explore different approaches to sharing what you or your company does. This course shows you how to engage with people easily to build relationships, partnerships and clients. TEAM BUILDING Give your team the chance to work together more creatively, communicate more effectively and boost team spirit. Booking Cost per person (includes buffet lunch) Individuals/Freelancers £105 Education/Charities £125 Businesses £170 Group discounts available. We offer half day or full day courses and can shape training to fit your needs and budget. Get in touch to discuss your needs: Louise Brown louisebrown@citz.co.uk 0141 418 6273
OFF THE PAGE Play reading sessions Informal and sociable meetings aimed at those who are young at heart and mature in years! These sessions are all about giving voice to the characters from the comfort of your seat and talking about the story and the people in it. This season we will be reading from Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. This play created a sensation when it was published in 1879 as it criticised the conventions of 19th century marriage — but it went on to become one of Ibsen’s most famous plays. Join us to find out why!
Over four sessions, meeting weekly on Thursdays from 2-4pm, the group will explore scenes from the play. Join us for the third season of this popular event. Dress Circle Bar 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov &10 Nov, 2–4pm Tea & coffee provided £20 for all four sessions Call the box office to book 0141 429 0022.
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ON STAGE A look back at our 2009/10 season… and what you thought of it. Othello
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
“ …world-class quality…a performance that stuck in the mind long after the show was over.”
“ A wonderful, intimate staging with a subtle, moving performance. Tears were running down my face by the end of it.”
Audience Review
Audience Review
Topdog /Underdog “ …brilliant show! The two actors were incredible. I can’t believe they nailed the card trick every time. Exhilarating theatre.” Audience Comment Card
Three Sisters “ Excellent adaptation, great acting and visually gorgeous…look forward to more work from these talented students.” Audience Review
Grapes of Wrath
Cinderella “ Just saw Cinders, it was omg magical. The most beautiful thing I’ve seen all year” Audience Comment Facebook
Backbeat
“ First performance I have seen with a mixed cast of full time and community actors. It was clear that the commitment was terrific and genuine…a production to be proud of.” Audience Review
“ Quite simply, the best two hours of theatre I’ve seen in a long, long time. As a Glaswegian I’d like to keep Backbeat all to myself, but this show deserves to be in London’s West End.” Audience Review
One Million Tiny Plays About Britain “ I enjoyed it so much I came to see the play twice. Very, very clever, funny and observant. A really great snapshot of life in Britain. Loved it!” Audience Comment Card ead all of our audience reviews in full on our website and leave your own comments. R Or you can feedback to us in other ways — see p28.
ACCESS TO THE CITIZENS The Citizens provides a variety of services to facilitate access to the theatre. Our staff are trained to make your visit easy and enjoyable. If you would like more information on any of the services detailed below please call our Box Office. We are also keen to hear feedback on the services we provide and how we can improve them further. Please contact the Box Office with this feedback at any time or you can email us on access@citz.co.uk
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wheelchair access is available in the stalls area of our main theatre and in our studios. Look out for the symbol on our seating plan. Adapted toilets are also available. GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME FREE CAR PARK Free parking is available in our car park adjacent to the building which provides level access to the theatre and foyer. Marked parking bays for disabled and parent and child access only are available. Entry is via Crown Street & Laurieston Road. INDUCTION LOOP Induction loop and infrared systems are provided. Please ask our Box Office staff to advise on the best seats to book, to optimise the hearing benefits from this system. A AUDIO DESCRIPTION Available on certain pre-advertised show evenings or afternoons, visually impaired theatre-attenders can listen to a description delivered around the dialogue of a performance through a headset. Infrared headsets are available on request from the Box Office and can be reserved at the time of booking. You are also welcome to bring your own headset if you prefer. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service. 30 | 31
TOUCH TOURS Touch tours are also available in advance of each audio described performance. Please book two weeks in advance through our Box Office. S SIGNED PERFORMANCES We offer a Sign Language Theatre Interpreter on stage during certain performances. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service. C CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Captioning converts the spoken word into text which provides access to live performance for people with hearing loss. In captioning the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service. For more information on captioning please visit www.scottishtheatre.org
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0141 429 0022
BAR & CAFÉ A friendly and cosy place to enjoy a drink before and after the show. The Citizens has two bars serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks. We stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights so you can rub shoulders with the cast and discuss your favourite moments from the show in the comfort of our foyer. The bar and cafÊ are open 1 hour prior to performance times. We also offer free WiFi access.
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SUPPORTING CITIZENS We’re committed to putting people at the heart of our theatre and whether you’re an individual or a business of any size, we would like to invite you to join a growing number of Citizens who actively support us. You’ll be in good company CORPORATE CITIZENS • Secure a creative outlet for your company’s corporate social responsibility needs • Gain profile for your company’s work in the cultural sector • Align your brand to one of Scotland and the UK’s leading producing theatre companies • Access high quality training courses that use innovative drama techniques • Entertain clients in a unique and creative atmosphere The support we receive is vital to the development of our work on stage and in the community. We would like to warmly thank the following for their support: SPONSORS ScottishPower Scott+Co. CORPORATE MEMBERS Stars Dalkia Energy & Technical Services Pointer Ltd Leading Artists Milne Craig Ltd Rutherford & Macpherson Cast The Belhaven Brewery Company Ltd Db Houston Dunning Design Lawprint & Stationery Leyton Consulting Macdonald Reid Scott McConechy’s Tyre Service Ltd Merkland Tank Ltd 32 | 33
Scottish Council for Development and Industry Virgin Trains WDM Chartered Accountants TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS PUBLIC SECTOR FUNDERS The Bellahouston Bequest Fund The Binks Trust Cashback for Communities Fund The Cattanach Trust The Citizens Theatre Society The Craignish Trust Dumfries & Galloway Creative Education Arts Team Dr E Calder’s Foundation East Renfrewshire Council Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency Glasgow Works The Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust The John Liston Trust JTH Charitable Trust Learning and Teaching Scotland The Merchants House of Glasgow The Mickel Fund The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust North Lanarkshire Council The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts The Robertson Trust The Robertson Scholarship Trust The Saints & Sinners Club of Scotland The Scottish Arts Council – Inspiring Communities Fund The Scottish Arts Council – Lottery Funds South East Alternatives The Scottish Government – Science Engagement Grant South Lanarkshire Council The Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust The Trades House of Glasgow – The Commonweal Fund The W M Mann Foundation core funders
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FUNDER FOCUS
INDIVIDUAL GIVING Our aim is to create outstanding theatre; to nurture young talent and to develop ground-breaking education programmes. To achieve all this we need your help. Each year, in addition to the valuable income we receive from ticket sales and our core funds, we raise substantial sums from other sources. You can help us by making a contribution which will support our artistic work on stage and pioneering work in our communities.
Scott+Co. and the Citizens Community Company Scott+Co.’s sponsorship helped the Citizens develop a special community theatre project –a full scale production of The Grapes of Wrath on our main stage. As a socially responsible business Scott+Co. signed up for production sponsorship of The Grapes of Wrath because our partnership offered an opportunity for the business to develop its role within the local community. This production brought together regular members of the Community Company, drawn from every age range and walk of life and first-time actors from Turning Point, Scotland - a rehabilitation service for people with alcohol and drug addictions, mental health and learning disabilities. Participants are given a unique opportunity to be part of a professional rehearsal and production process which is part of the Citizens Theatre’s ongoing commitment to provide rewarding theatre experiences to the widest possible range of members of our community. Scott+Co. have previously sponsored projects that combine social action and artistic innovation and this project underpins that work to inspire people to make positive choices in their lives.
In return we are pleased to offer you opportunities to get closer to the company. Front Row @ The Citz This is our general donations scheme – you can pick up a leaflet in the foyer or donate online. All donations will be gratefully received and supporters invited to an annual event to meet with the creative team. Citizens Seat Dedication Scheme £500 Dedicate a seat in our Victorian auditorium to a loved one, or someone you admire and respect. We can help you remember someone special and plan an event to mark the occasion.
FIND OUT MORE For further information of how to get involved please call Melanie Aram, Head of Development on 0141 418 6240 or visit the Support section of our website. CITIZENS THEATRE LIMITED Registered in Scotland No. SCO22513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SCO01337
“ We are keen supporters of the Citizens Theatre and are delighted to support a dynamic and innovative Glasgow organisation. The theatre is a Scottish institution but one that has a far reaching reputation outside of Glasgow, a quality we recognise in our own business.” Pointer Ltd
BOOKING YOUR TICKETS By phone – 0141 429 0022 Online – citz.co.uk
MAIN THEATRE SEATING
PRICE BAND* I II Best seats Good view Previews
£5
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
III Restricted view
£5
£5
£10
£10
£10
£15
£12.50
£10
£15
£12.50
£10
Friday
£17.50
£15.50
£10.50
Saturday
£17.50
£15.50
£10.50
Matinees
£13
£10
£8
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*Please note exceptions apply to Carmen and Sarah Jane Morris
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THEATRE FOR 2 FOR £10
TUESDAYS FOR A TENNER
With previews just £5 per ticket, a night out for two at the Citz won’t hurt the savings. Be the one in the know as productions are given their very first airing to the public. Limited seating for some previews.
Every Tuesday night performance just £10 for any seat in the house! The perfect deal for early bargain-hunters.
CIRCLE & STALLS STUDIO
OPENING HOURS The Box Office is open 10am-6pm, Monday to Saturday and to 8pm on performance evenings.
ALL TICKETS £12.50 Concessions – see below All seats unreserved
Please note at performance times, priority must be given to audience members attending the show.
CONCESSIONS We offer a variety of discounts to meet a wide range of needs. These apply to all performance spaces for all performances except Previews and Tuesdays. SENIOR CITIZENS £3 off all full price tickets Matinees: £7.50, all seats DISABLED £3 off all full price tickets + companion comes free. Matinees: £7.50, all seats STUDENTS & UNWAGED £7.50 any seat in the house CHILDREN £7.50 any seat in the house GORBALS CITIZENS CARD-HOLDER £4.50 any seat in the house Limited availability
METHODS OF PAYMENT We accept payment by cash, cheque, Mastercard, Maestro and Visa. Please make cheques payable to Citizens Theatre Limited. LATECOMERS Due to the nature of the performance space, there is no late admittance to the Circle or Stalls Studios under any circumstances. Latecomers may be admitted to the Main Theatre if there is a suitable break in the performance. GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for gift ideas? Our gift vouchers are the perfect present, redeemable against tickets for all productions. Ask our Box Office for more details.
EQUITY, SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF PLAYWRIGHTS, BECTU & MUSICIANS UNION CARD-HOLDERS £3 off all full price tickets SCHOOL GROUPS All teacher and pupil tickets £7.50 + 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased. GROUP BOOKINGS Reserve your tickets now and pay later! 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased. Payment is requested in full one month before the performance date.
BOOKING FEES We do not charge any booking fees for phone or in person bookings. 60p per ticket booking fee applies to online sales. We charge 50p postage.
All concessions and discounts are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 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.
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS TREAT! NOVEMBER SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30
CHARITY PREVIEW P
7pm
CHARITY PREVIEW Saturday 27 November £10 adults, £6 child (all seating areas) Preview performance in aid of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
PEAK PERFORMANCES
DECEMBER WED 1 10am 1.30pm THU 2 10am 1.30pm FRI 3 10.30am SAT 4 2pm SUN 5 MON 6 10am 1.30pm TUE 7 10am 1.30pm WED 8 10am 1.30pm THU 9 10.30am A FRI 10 10.30am SAT 11 12noon 3.30pm SUN 12 MON 13 10am 1.30pm TUE 14 10am 1.30pm WED 15 10.30am THU 16 10.30am FRI 17 10.30am SAT 18 12noon 3.30pm SUN 19 MON 20 10.30am TUE 21 10.30am WED 22 THU 23 2pm FRI 24 1pm SAT 25 CHRISTMAS DAY SUN 26 MON 27 2pm TUE 28 2pm WED 29 2pm THU 30 2pm FRI 31 1pm
P PREVIEW A AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE S SIGNED PERFORMANCE C CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
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7pm 7pm
7pm S 7pm 7pm A
7pm 7pm C 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 5pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 5pm
FAMILY WORKSHOPS Sat 11 & Sat 18 December, 10am–12noon or 2–4pm For 5–10 year olds and their adult companions. £5 per child – adults go free! Join us for a lively, informative and fun session, giving you an insider’s view of our production of Beauty and the Beast. Explore the story and characters, make a small prop and play themed games. There’s even a chance to get up close to costumes from past Christmas shows including Cinderella and Peter Pan! GROUP BOOKINGS 1 free ticket with every 10 tickets booked. School and youth groups – all tickets £8 (£9 peak), any seating area. CONCESSIONS £3 off full price tickets for Senior Citizens, Disabled, Students and Unwaged. Gorbals Card-Holders £5 per ticket (max 4 tickets per household, limited availability)
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CHOOSING YOUR SEAT BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE – Price Band I GOOD VIEW – Price Band II RESTRICTED VIEW – Price Band III
STANDARD PRICES
PEAK PRICES (17–31 December)
Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III
Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III
Adult £17, Child £9 Adult £14, Child £7 Adult £11, Child £6
FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children) Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III
Adult £18, Child £10 Adult £16, Child £8 Adult £13, Child £7
FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children) £48 £39 £32
Price Band I Price Band II Price Band III
£52 £45 £38
Peak prices apply to all performances from Friday 17th– Friday 31st December.
diary DATE
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO SPACES
SEPTEMBER MON 6 TUE 7 WED 8 THU 9 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 MON 13 TUE 14 WED 15 THU 16 FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21
CARMEN 7.30pm CARMEN 7.30pm CARMEN 7.30pm CARMEN 4pm
THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS 7.30pm THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS 7.30pm
DOORS OPEN DAY 10am–4pm
HIT ME! THE LIFE & RHYMES OF IAN DURY 7.30pm
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm
WED 22 HIT ME! THE LIFE & RHYMES OF IAN DURY 7.30pm THU 23 HIT ME! THE LIFE & RHYMES OF IAN DURY 7.30pm FRI 24 SARAH JANE MORRIS (LIFE STORY) 7.30pm SAT 25 SARAH JANE MORRIS (IN CONCERT) 7.30pm SUN 26 MON 27 TUE 28 WED 29 THE BOOKIE 7.30pm THU 30 THE BOOKIE 7.30pm
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm D THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm
OCTOBER FRI 1 THE BOOKIE 7.30pm SAT 2 THE BOOKIE 7.30pm SUN 3 MON 4 TUE 5 WED 6 THU 7 FRI 8 SAT 9 SUN 10 MON 11 TUE 12 WED13 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm P THU 14 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm P FRI 15 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SAT 16 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SUN 17 MON 18 TUE 19 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm WED 20 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm THU 21 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm A FRI 22 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SAT 23 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SUN 24 MON 25 TUE 26 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm WED 27 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm S THU 28 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm C FRI 29 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SAT 30 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 2.30pm & 7.30pm SUN 31
P PREVIEW
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm
THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW DRESS 7.30pm
TALL TALES FOR SMALL PEOPLE 2pm & 7pm TALL TALES FOR SMALL PEOPLE 2pm & 7pm TALL TALES FOR SMALL PEOPLE 2pm & 7pm
PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm P PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm
PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm PANIC PATTERNS 7.30pm
A AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
D post show discussion
S SIGNED PERFORMANCE
C CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
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MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO SPACES
NOVEMBER MON 1 TUE 2 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm WED 3 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm THU 4 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm FRI 5 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SAT 6 A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.30pm SUN 7 MON 8 TUE 9 WED 10 THU 11 FRI 12 SAT 13
THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 7.30pm
THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 1.30pm & 7.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 7.30pm The Wee Man & Muckers 9.30pm THE MONSTER IN THE HALL 7.30pm
Festive fun at the Citizens Beauty and the Beast
Wonderland 4–31 Dec For 3–6 years
27 Nov–31 Dec For 7+ SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CHARITY PREVIEW 7pm P
DECEMBER WED 1 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm THU 2 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm FRI 3 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm SAT 4 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm SUN 5 MON 6 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm TUE 7 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm WED 8 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm THU 9 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am A & 7pm S FRI 10 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm A SAT 11 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 12noon, 3.30pm & 7pm SUN 12 MON 13 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm TUE 14 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10am & 1.30pm WED 15 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm THU 16 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm C FRI 17 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm SAT 18 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 12noon, 3.30pm & 7pm SUN 19 MON 20 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm TUE 21 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10.30am & 7pm WED 22 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 7pm THU 23 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm FRI 24 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1pm & 5pm SAT 25 HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CITIZENS! SUN 26 MON 27 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm TUE 28 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm WED 29 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm THU 30 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2pm & 7pm FRI 31 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1pm & 5pm
WONDERLAND 11am, 1pm & 3pm
WONDERLAND 11am, 1pm & 3pm
WICKED CHRISTMAS 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS 7.30pm & 9.30pm WONDERLAND 11am, 1pm & 3pm
WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm
WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm WONDERLAND 12noon & 2pm
For Drama Classes & Workshops see p24 – 28
only a hop across the river
CITIZENS THEATRE 119 Gorbals Street Glasgow G5 9DS
BUSES A large number of buses stop outside the theatre on Gorbals Street including 5, 7, 12, 20, 31, 37, 66, 67, 74, 75 & 267.
BY FOOT A short walk from the Merchant City and Trongate, straight across Victoria Bridge onto Gorbals Street.
TRAIN 20 minute walk from Queen Street or Central Station, 10 minute walk from Argyle Street Station.
SUBWAY The nearest underground stop is BRIDGE STREET which is 5 mins walk from the theatre.
CAR PARK FREE car parking is available in our own car park adjacent to the theatre building. Entry is via Crown Street & Laurieston Road only. Refer to map.
Doors Open Day
Saturday 18 September, 10am–4pm A backstage tour of our historic Victorian theatre. Tour guides will provide a unique insight into the life of the theatre on and off stage.
Tours last approximately 30 minutes and must be booked in advance. Call our Box Office now on 0141 429 0022.
Please note some backstage areas of the theatre have no wheelchair access. General access may be restricted due to rehearsals.
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