70 YEARS OF GREAT THEATRE IN GLASGOW
119 Gorbals Street Glasgow G5 9DS 0141 429 0022 citz.co.uk
August 2015 – January 2016
LANARK / AUG & SEP PROGRESSION 2015 / SEP DRAGON / OCT THE CHOIR / OCT & NOV UP CLOSE SEASON / OCT & NOV RAPUNZEL / DEC & JAN AND MORE…
We warmly thank the following for their support: SPONSORS Hotel Indigo Scott + Co Urban Union LEADING ARTISTS Miller Samuel Two Fat Ladies CAST Belhaven Macroberts Merkland Tank Root Creative SCDI TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS Awards For All BBC Children in Need Charles Hayward Foundation Dr Elizabeth Calder’s Trust Goldberg Family Trust Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust Hugh Fraser Foundation James Wood Bequest Fund Jerwood Charitable Foundation John Liston Scottish Charitable Trust John Mather Charitable Trust Miss Agnes H Hunter’s Trust
See Me Change Network Souter Charitable Trust Sylvia Aitken Charitable Trust The Alma & Leslie Wolfson Charitable Trust The Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust The Binks Trust The Citizens Theatre Society The Fenton Arts Trust The Garrick Charitable Trust The Margaret Guido Charitable Trust The Mickel Fund The Robertson Trust The Robertson Scholarship Trust The Russell Trust The Volant Charitable Trust W A Cargill Fund Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries BEST FRIENDS David Armstrong Kevin Roderick Brown April Chamberlain Roddy & Christine Macpherson Adrienne Scullion Morag Shearlaw
“ TO ME, MOST THEATRES FEEL LIKE SHIPS IN A LINE, AND THE CITZ IS LIKE A PIRATE SHIP” WRITER STUART PATERSON
LANARK A LIFE IN THREE ACTS ADAPTED FROM ALASDAIR GRAY'S CLASSIC NOVEL
A co-production between the Citizens Theatre and Edinburgh International Festival in association with Graham Eatough and Sorcha Dallas. MAIN THEATRE 14–17 Aug 7pm 3–19 Sep 7pm PREVIEWS 14–17 Aug 7pm MATINEES 5, 9, 19 Sep 1pm PRE-SHOW EVENT 12 Sep 5.15pm. See p18 BRUNCH EVENT 19 Sep 11am. See p18
A young man arrives in a dying city with seashells in his pockets. He doesn’t know who he is, or how he got here. He goes by the only name he can think of: Lanark.
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This new co-production with Edinburgh International Festival celebrates Gray’s 80th year and continues a collaboration between David Greig and Graham Eatough which began with experimental theatre company Suspect Culture.
TICKETS 50p–£20.50 | £8.50 previews See pp40–41 for all prices WRITTEN BY David Greig DIRECTOR Graham Eatough DESIGNER Laura Hopkins LIGHTING DESIGNER Nigel Edwards COMPOSER Nick Powell VIDEO ARTIST Simon Wainwright
This theatrical re-imagining of Alasdair Gray’s classic novel takes us from the Dragon Chambers to the Cathedral of Unthank, from post-war Glasgow School of Art to the sinister underground Institute, from the heavenly city of Provan to the hellish Elite Café, combining science-fiction, realism, fantasy, and playful storytelling.
Lanark will also be staged at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh International Festival from 22–31 August. For more information, visit eif.co.uk
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CELEBRATE THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO DEAF AND HEARING PARTICIPANTS AND AUDIENCES. WORKSHOPS THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 10am – 5pm
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 10am – 5pm
Gerry Ramage Artistic Director of Solar Bear will lead a drama workshop.
Caroline Parker self confessed Sign Song Diva will lead a sign song workshop.
ANO Nedoslov will lead a workshop based on their own style of physical performance.
Oliver Searle will host a discussion on composing music for people with cochlear implants.
Jenny Sealey Artistic Director of Graeae Theatre company will lead a workshop on inclusive theatre.
Jenny Sealey will lead a second session of her workshop from Thursday 24 September.
Jennifer Bates of The Deaf and Hearing Ensemble will lead a discussion giving an introduction into The Ensemble’s process and playful ways of working.
A Love Divided, a short film by Solar Bear Deaf Youth Theatre
Kind of Silence, a free performance of this exciting new production from Solar Bear devised and directed by Danny Krass. (This will take place at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
All workshops, A Love Divided and Kind of Silence are free, but places are limited. To book to attend Progression 2015 workshops, please go to solarbear.org.uk
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S W O SH 6! 2 1 K £ O OR BO F
SHOWS ANO NEDOSLOV DOUBLE BILL Nedoslov, Russia 24 Sep 7.30pm | Tickets £10 (£8 with Wonderland Tyst Teater)
A performance about passionate love and a desire for freedom, about what the mind cannot grasp and words cannot fully explain.
No Rights to Have an Angel What does an Artist dream of? Of being understood, accepted, desired. What does an Artist cry over? The art being suppressed and power destroying the work and his life. What is the power of an Artist? In making mankind stronger, more spiritual and beautiful.
WONDERLAND TYST TEATER Tyst Teater, Sweden Friday 25 Sep 7.30pm | Tickets £10 (£8 with ANO Nedoslov Double Bill)
The artist needs to create. By depriving him of this right, we destroy the Artist. Or he becomes one of us…
Wonderland is a devised piece of theatre inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Created at a unique workshop during Progression 2015, the performance will be an exciting meeting between artists and audience, and will show that language is no barrier when creating theatre.
Unlocked Freedom Based on the story “Makar Chudra” by Maxim Gorky.
Followed by a Q&A session with Tyst Teater Artistic Director Josette Bushell-Mingo.
Do you really know what freedom is? Do you know where you are going and what you are looking for? Do you yearn to be free like a bird? If so, listen closely and I will bring you on a journey that will open your horizons.
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DRAGON BY OLIVER EMANUEL
A Vox Motus, National Theatre of Scotland and Tianjin Children’s Art Theatre production MAIN THEATRE 1–10 Oct 7pm MATINEES 3 & 10 Oct 2pm 7 Oct 1.30pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE 3 Oct 2pm See p36 for details
Dragon is a story for adults, teenagers and children with vivid imaginations, told without words and featuring fast-moving physical theatre, puppetry and original music. Dragon tells the story of Tommy whose life has gone from bad to worse since his mum died a year ago. One restless night Tommy goes to the window and throws back the curtain to find himself face to face with a dragon. Intoxicating and exciting, frightening but protective, the dragon burns with all the anger and hurt that Tommy feels and makes anything seem possible. With a dragon as his new best friend, he’s never alone and suddenly life is fun again.
TICKETS £8.50 –£20.50 See pp40–41 for all prices FAMILY DISCOUNTS Dragon returns to the Citizens Theatre having won Best Families of 3, 4 & 5 £34–£59 Technical Presentation: Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland DIRECTORS Candice Edmunds 2013/14 and Best Show for Children and Young People: and Jamie Harrison UK Theatre Awards 2014. Dragon also appears at the 2015 DESIGNER Jamie Harrison Edinburgh International Festival. PUPPET DESIGNERS Guy Bishop and Jamie Harrison “ A s enthralling for adults as it was for children, COMPOSER Tim Phillips it was a riveting magical experience.” Sunday Mail LIGHTING DESIGNER Supported by ScottishPower Foundation Simon Wilkinson SOUND DESIGNER Recommended for 9+. Mark Melville
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THE CHOIR BOOK & LYRICS PAUL HIGGINS MUSIC & LYRICS RICKY ROSS World premiere of a brand new Scottish musical
A Citizens Theatre and Ambassador Theatre Group co-production MAIN THEATRE 24 Oct –14 Nov 7.30pm PREVIEWS 24, 27 & 28 Oct 7.30pm MATINEES 4, 7, & 14 Nov 2.30pm 11 Nov 1.45pm POST SHOW TALK 3 Nov SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS See p19 LUNCH EVENT Sat 14 Nov 12.15pm. See p18 AD BSL CAP
The Choir is a funny, gritty and heart-warming musical play about a group of strangers who come together, not always willingly, to sing in a community choir. From a Tory councillor to an Iraqi refugee, this disparate group learn a little more about each other, and themselves, as week by week each member shares a favourite song to be learnt by all. But, as passions and prejudices are revealed, is singing enough to stop the group falling apart? The story for this brand new Scottish musical is written by Paul Higgins, best known for his TV roles in Utopia and The Thick of It and features songs by prolific singer/songwriter and Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross.
See p36 for details TICKETS 50p–£20.50 | £8.50 previews See pp40–41 for all prices DIRECTOR Dominic Hill BOOK & LYRICS Paul Higgins MUSIC & LYRICS Ricky Ross
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The Choir wears its heart on its sleeve and opens its arms wide to share the friendship, solidarity, frustrations and joy that come from singing in a choir. The Choir is supported by Friends of The Citizens
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RAPUNZEL BY ANNIE SIDDONS Let down your hair this Christmas at the Citizens Theatre!
A Citizens Theatre production MAIN THEATRE 28 Nov 15–3 Jan 16 PREVIEW 28 Nov 7pm FAMILY DAYS 12 & 13 Dec 10am–12pm See p19
Rapunzel’s hair is out of control. It doesn’t matter what she does with it, it’ll never stay in one place. Her loving but overbearing mother locks her in a tower but, like her hair, Rapunzel is not one to be contained. With the help of a wild pig, her hapless lover, and some bumbling criminal types, Rapunzel will put her world, and the world beyond, to rights.
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Rapunzel is a funny, foolish, madcap story with a darkly mischievous side. An abundance of jealous brothers, rascally crooks and bumbling villains run amok through the Italian countryside, played by a motley troupe of actors performing original songs and music live on stage. Designed by the team behind the Citizens’ 5-star Christmas 2014 show, A Christmas Carol.
See p36 for details TICKETS £14–£20 Adult £8 –£12 Child FAMILY DISCOUNTS Families of 3, 4 & 5 £33–£71 See pp38–39 for full performance schedule and all prices DIRECTOR Lu Kemp DESIGNER Rachael Canning LIGHTING DESIGNER Lizzie Powell COMPOSER Michael John McCarthy 12 | Winter 2015
A classic tale of knowing when to let go that the whole family can enjoy together this Christmas. Recommended for 6+. “ makes your heart go ping ping boom” The Guardian review of Kneehigh's production of Rapunzel “ a thing of consistently brilliant beauty” Sunday Herald review of last year’s A Christmas Carol
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CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HISTORIC CLOSE THEATRE
LOT AND HIS GOD BY HOWARD BARKER PREVIEW 3 OCT 7.30pm 6–10 OCT 7.30pm MATINEE 10 OCT 2.30pm British playwright Howard Barker is a champion of radical theatre. In Lot and His God, Barker applies his characteristic style to a fearless and ruthless subversion of the ancient Old Testament tale of Lot, his faithless wife and the annihilation of the sinful city of Sodom. Directed by Debbie Hannan, recent Trainee Director at The Royal Court and previous Assistant Director at Citizens Theatre (Sleeping Beauty, The Maids).
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STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA BY SŁAWOMIR MROŻEK PREVIEW 17 OCT 7.30pm 20–24 OCT 7.30pm MATINEE 24 OCT 2.30pm Mrożek was a master of the Theatre of the Absurd — European drama of the 1950s which cloaked criticism and scorn for politics and social order in offbeat surreality. In Striptease, two men are periodically instructed to remove an article of clothing by a gigantic menacing hand, while in Out At Sea three men try to apply logic to decide which becomes dinner for the others. A politically-charged and bizarre double bill directed by Matthew Lenton, Artistic Director of Vanishing Point. Presented in association with Vanishing Point.
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SITUATED NEXT TO THE CITIZENS, THE RADICAL, ANARCHIC AND EXPERIMENTAL CLOSE THEATRE ONLY LIVED FOR EIGHT YEARS BETWEEN 1965–1973, BUT ITS INFLUENCE ON THE CITIZENS' PROGRAMME HAS BEEN FELT OVER FIVE DECADES. IN ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR, WE CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF THE CLOSE WITH SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST VOICES IN SCOTTISH THEATRE.
VANYA BY SAM HOLCROFT PREVIEW 31 OCT 7.30pm 3–7 NOV 7.30pm MATINEE 7 NOV 2.30pm Sam Holcroft is inspired by the high emotion and themes of unrequited love and social hierarchy in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya to give her "intelligent response to a classic, and an eloquent evocation of human anguish" (The Times). Directed by Gareth Nicholls, Citizens Theatre Main Stage Director in Residence 2014–2016.
TICKETS £14 full price / £13 matinees £9 previews Book for all three productions in the Up Close Season and save £3 on each full price ticket (£2 off senior tickets). See pp40–41 for all prices. Supported by The Goldberg Charitable Trust In Memory of Michael Goldberg.
UP CLOSE PASS BOOK ALL 3 SHOWS FOR £33 SAVE £9!
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AN EVENING WITH ELAINE C SMITH ELAINE C SMITH, ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST POPULAR PERFORMERS, TAKES TO THE STAGE FOR A FUNDRAISING EVENING IN SUPPORT OF THE CITIZENS’ REDEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN.
Comedienne, actress, singer, writer, raconteur, political activist and star of Rab C Nesbitt, Elaine C Smith takes to the stage of the Citizens Theatre for a sparkling night of intelligent stand-up, storytelling and music in support of the theatre’s building redevelopment campaign. MAIN THEATRE 8 Nov 7.30pm TICKETS £20 / concessions £15
As an added extra the night will feature extracts from her recently critically acclaimed Torch Song Divas, a magical collaboration with classical singer Christina Dunwoodie. Together, they take a witty and irreverent look at the eternal themes of love, betrayal and revenge. Don’t miss Elaine’s outrageous and wickedly funny stand up, with the opportunity to question the woman herself, whilst supporting the Citizens Theatre’s building redevelopment campaign. “ Elaine C Smith is a National Treasure” — The Herald
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BUILDING A NEW FUTURE LAST SEASON WE TOLD YOU WE ARE EMBARKING ON A MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT OF OUR ICONIC AND MUCH-LOVED THEATRE. THE £20.5 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT WILL ENSURE THE CITIZENS CONTINUES TO SERVE OUR AUDIENCES, COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPANTS INTO THE FUTURE.
WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN? Work is expected to begin in early 2017 and when completed, the new building will provide better facilities for everyone who uses the theatre and make the building's unique heritage more visible to all who visit.
WE NEED YOUR HELP. For more information, or to make a contribution, please contact the Citizens Theatre’s Development Team 0141 429 5561 development@citz.co.uk
HOW WILL IT BE FUNDED? We have already secured significant pledges of support from Heritage Lottery Fund, Glasgow City Council, Creative Scotland, Historic Scotland, the Robertson Trust, and Hugh Fraser Foundation. To reach our target, we must now raise £3 million from charitable trusts and foundations, corporate giving and through individual gifts.
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DISCOVER ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE VISIT WITH THESE SPECIALLY PROGRAMMED EVENTS
POST SHOW TALK – FREE! The Choir Tue 3 Nov With cast and Director, Dominic Hill.
EVENTS 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.
ALASDAIR GRAY IN CONVERSATION Sat 12 Sep 5.15pm–6.15pm £6 (£4 concession) A pre-show curtain raiser with writer Alasdair Gray discussing his seminal novel, the inspiration behind the new production written by David Greig and directed by Graham Eatough.
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LUNCH EVENTS £10 (includes lunch and refreshments) Pre-matinee events delving deeper into the season’s plays. Tickets to performances must be purchased separately. Brunch with Lanark Sat 19 Sep 11am –12.30pm Talk with Director Graham Eatough from 11am–11.45am, followed by brunch from 11.45am –12.30pm. Lanark matinee performance 1pm. Lunch with The Choir Sat 14 Nov 12.15pm–2pm Talk with Director Dominic Hill from 12.15pm–1.15pm, followed by lunch from 1.15pm–2pm. The Choir matinee performance 2.30pm.
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RAPUNZEL FAMILY DAYS Sat 12 & Sun 13 Dec, 10am–12pm (show begins at 2pm on Sat 12, 1pm on Sun 13) £6.50 per person A fun workshop for 6–12 year olds and their adult companions exploring the story and characters of Rapunzel. Get up close to costumes and props from past Christmas shows and tread the boards of our main stage!
HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS Sun 30 Aug Sun 25 Oct Sun 15 Nov 11am & 1pm £9 includes coffee and cake A guided tour around our iconic theatre. See p34 for details.
Tickets to performances must be purchased separately.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS The Choir: Inside The Rehearsal Room For Higher and Advanced Higher Drama students £6.50 per student (teachers go free) Tue 3 Nov & Tue 10 Nov 4.30pm– 6.30pm (show begins at 7.30pm) This pre-show session for up to 30 students will reveal the play’s key ideas and themes and look at character development and staging choices, exploring the director’s intentions and techniques used in the rehearsal room. This workshop will support Section B of the Higher Drama exam, writing about a performance that the learner has seen.
The Choir: Inside A Professional Technical Rehearsal For Drama students. Free Wed 21 & Thu 22 Oct 11am –12.30pm Gain special access to the Citizens main auditorium as the production and creative team complete part of technical rehearsals for the new production of The Choir on the main stage. This is an excellent opportunity to see how the jobs involved in creating a performance interlock in practice. Students will be briefed on what they will see and the jobs of the staff involved, as well as having a chance to ask questions afterwards to help them understand this fascinating process that the public never see. citz.co.uk
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DO YOU LIVE IN THE GORBALS? A GREAT NIGHT OUT FOR JUST £2! 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.
For more information pop into our Box Office today, or contact Campbell Lawrie, Paul Hamlyn Club Co-ordinator on 0141 418 6279 or email campbell@citz.co.uk
Some exceptions may apply. Check with Box Office for further information.
50P TICKETS 2,000 BARGAIN TICKETS SOLD SINCE 2012! 100 TICKETS on sale across 10 PERFORMANCES of each show On sale from 10am — join the queue!
LANARK Sat 8 Aug THE CHOIR Sat 17 Oct All tickets must be bought in person at the theatre. Cash only. No reservations. Allocated price band II seats. Two tickets per person.
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70 YEARS IN THE GORBALS THE CITIZENS THEATRE COMPANY MOVED TO GORBALS STREET IN 1945. IN THE 70 YEARS SINCE THEN, THE CITIZENS HAS BECOME FAMOUS ACROSS THE WORLD THANKS TO THE TALENT AND COMMITMENT OF THE MANY ACTORS, WRITERS, THEATRE PRACTITIONERS AND PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE WORKED PERFORMED AND TAKEN PART IN THE THEATRE.
Thank you to all of them, but most of all to our audiences, across several generations, who have made the Citizens a vital part of Glasgow’s cultural life and who continue to show their support by coming to enjoy world class drama on their doorstep. We have big plans for the future of our Gorbals home — we hope you’ll be a part of them. citz.co.uk/support_us
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FRIENDS OF THE CITIZENS ARE YOU A FRIENDLY CITIZEN?
Show your support for the Citizens Theatre by joining Friends of The Citizens. Help us to continue to make new plays, invest in talent, take artistic risks and secure our future. Exclusive benefits for Friends of The Citizens:
BEST FRIEND From £25 a month Receive all the Friend and Good Friend benefits plus: • An invitation to the annual Best Friends’ dinner hosted by Dominic Hill • Acknowledgement in Citizens’ season brochures
FRIEND From £5 a month •2 for 1 tickets for all Wednesday night and matinee performances • 1 0% off drinks at bar GOOD FRIEND From £10 a month Receive the Friend benefits plus: •A n invitation to an exclusive backstage event per year •A n invitation to one guest night and pre-performance reception per year •A cknowledgement on the Citizens’ website
To sign up today please contact our Development Team on 0141 429 5561 or email development@citz.co.uk
“ I’M DELIGHTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREATIVE POWERHOUSE OF THE CITZ AND ITS TRADITION OF MAKING THEATRE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.” EAMONN MCCLOSKEY Friend of the Citizens
• 1 0% discount on all Citizens’ courses and merchandise
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TAKE PART EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE GET INVOLVED IN THE CREATIVE LIFE OF OUR THEATRE. CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS TAKE PLACE AT THE CITIZENS, ACROSS GLASGOW AND BEYOND. DEVELOP SKILLS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN FLOURISH. CITZ.CO.UK/TAKE_PART
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SCARFED FOR LIFE BY MARTIN TRAVERS
A Citizens Theatre production CENTRAL HALL 14–22 Aug 2pm (not 17–19 Aug) 2 West Tollcross Edinburgh EH3 9BP TICKETS edfringe.com 0131 226 0000 ÒRAN MÓR 20 Aug 8pm Byres Road Glasgow G12 8QX TICKETS oran-mor.co.uk 08444 77 1000 BEACON ARTS CENTRE 21 Aug 7.30pm Custom House Quay Greenock PA15 1EQ TICKETS beaconartscentre.co.uk 01475 723723
A modern Scottish parable set against the backdrop of the first Celtic and Rangers clash of the season tours to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Beacon Arts Centre and Òran Mór. To get away from the fitba frenzy, the girls are getting pampered in a spa and the men are left in charge of the teenagers and the DIY… what could go wrong? Funny, hard-hitting and thought provoking, Scarfed for Life is the story of two teenage outsiders caught in the crossfire of polite suburban prejudice and garden equipment. Scarfed For Life was first created in 2011 when the Citizens Theatre worked with over 80 young people from four Glasgow schools to find out what sectarianism and prejudice means to young Glaswegians and their peers. The show appears at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Just Festival. just-festival.org Recommended for 14+. DIRECTOR Guy Hollands
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DRAMA CLASSES ACTING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS 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 SUNDAYS 10am –11.30am & 11.45am –1.15pm
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YOUNG CITIZENS 13–15 YEARS SATURDAYS 12pm–1.30pm & 2.45pm–4.15pm SUNDAYS 11.45am –1.15pm & 2.30pm –4pm YOUNG CITIZENS 16–18 YEARS SUNDAYS 2.30pm–4pm AUTUMN TERM 12 Sep–29 Nov (10 sessions) No sessions on 10/11 and 17/18 Oct COST £66 Paid in advance BOOK NOW Call our Box Office now on 0141 429 0022 Box Office: 0141 429 0022
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SATURDAY CITIZENS DRAMA CLASSES AND SUMMER COURSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 14–18 WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK Call Louise Brown on 0141 418 6273
SATURDAYS 12 Sep–29 Nov 1.20pm–2.40pm “ His confidence has really increased – he's transformed. He’s also joining in at school in a way he never would before.” Parent of Saturday Citizens participant
These classes are made possible thanks to funding from BBC Children in Need and Awards For All.
“ It's fun, it's brilliant. Rehearsing and doing the shows is awesome!" Saturday Citizens participant
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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.
LEVEL 1 BEGINNERS Tuesdays 6pm–8pm Autumn Term: 29 Sep–23 Nov LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE Mondays 6pm–8pm Autumn Term: 28 Sep–22 Nov
Participants are welcome to repeat courses.
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED 1 Tuesdays 8pm–10pm Autumn Term: 29 Sep–23 Nov
BOOK Book now by calling the Box Office on 0141 429 0022
LEVEL 4 ADVANCED 2 Mondays 8pm –10pm Autumn Term: 28 Sep–22 Nov 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. “ Best thing about my week! This has been challenging, fun, inspiring and educational all at once.” Participant “ Absolutely fantastic fun – loved every minute and gained such a lot of confidence.” Participant
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OFF THE PAGE PLAY READING SESSIONS
Informal and sociable play reading sessions exploring productions in the Citizens’ Autumn 2015 season. THE GROUP MEET WEEKLY ON A WEDNESDAY 2–4pm Tea/coffee provided THE CHOIR 30 Sep–18 Nov COST: £66 (8 sessions) Reading from The Choir, the new musical by singer / songwriter and Deacon Blue lead singer Ricky Ross, and actor and writer Paul Higgins. Singing optional! " I like getting glimpses into other worlds – it makes you think." Participant CHRISTMAS AT THE CITIZENS THEATRE 25 Nov –16 Dec COST: £33 (4 sessions) Booking open from 18 Nov The group will read from the script of Rapunzel, the Citizens’ 2015 Christmas show, as well as highlights from past Citizens’ Christmas shows. No advance reading is required – enjoy finding out what happens each week!
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DEAF THEATRE CLUB ARE YOU DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING?
We want everyone to enjoy the best night out at the Citizens Theatre. By coming along to one of our Deaf Theatre Club nights you are guaranteed: Discounted tickets – £5 per person BSL interpreted performance BSL trained staff on arrival for ticket pick up and bar orders BSL signed introduction to the show There are three Deaf Theatre Club events to choose from this season: LANARK: A LIFE IN THREE ACTS 18 Sep 7pm THE CHOIR 13 Nov 7.30pm RAPUNZEL 11 Dec 7pm To find out more about Deaf Theatre Club visit: citz.co.uk/take_part/deaf_theatre_club Or email Denise Differ: denise@citz.co.uk Book tickets (via Solar Bear): text 07900852595 The Deaf Theatre Club is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. See p36 for details of all access performances.
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HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOURS
TOURS 30 Aug, 25 Oct, 15 Nov 11am & 1pm £9 (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 as we celebrate 70 years in this iconic theatre. Extra tours added to meet demand – early booking recommended! DID YOU KNOW…? Our café and bar are open one hour before each show and from 10am–5pm at weekends when drama classes are running. Enjoy delicious home-baking and sandwiches, beer on tap, specially selected wines and spirits and free WiFi.
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REHEARSAL ROOM HIRE DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE THREE REHEARSAL ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE?
MAIN REHEARSAL ROOM 15M x 12M CIRCLE REHEARSAL ROOM 10M x 9M STALLS REHEARSAL ROOM 9M x 7M Virtual tours of all performance and rehearsal spaces are available on our website. We also offer event hire of our beautiful Victorian theatre and iconic foyer. For availability and prices contact: Lesley Davidson, General Manager lesley@citz.co.uk | 0141 418 6231
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ACCESS 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 AD AUDIO DESCRIBED
PERFORMANCES Visually impaired attenders 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. LANARK: A LIFE IN THREE ACTS 16 Sep 7pm THE CHOIR 12 Nov 7.30pm RAPUNZEL 12 Dec 2pm
BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCES
British Sign Language theatre interpreter on stage. Our regular interpreters are Catherine King and Yvonne Strain. LANARK: A LIFE IN THREE ACTS 18 Sep 7pm THE CHOIR 13 Nov 7.30pm RAPUNZEL 11 Dec 7pm Did you know we run a Deaf Theatre Club? Discounted tickets, BSL interpreters on arrival and pre-show talk. Find out more on p33. 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. LANARK: A LIFE IN THREE ACTS 19 Sep 1pm THE CHOIR 14 Nov 2.30pm RAPUNZEL 19 Dec 2pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE Suited to audience members who benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment including people with Autism Spectrum Condition or sensory or communication conditions and their families. DRAGON 3 Oct 2pm
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HOW TO GET HERE 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Available in the Main Auditorium and Circle Studio. Adapted toilet and lift available. Ramp access available in lower foyer. Lift to Circle Studio available. INDUCTION LOOP & RELAY OF SHOW 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. 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.
CAR PARK (FREE) Level access to theatre building and foyer. Marked bays for disabled patrons and parents and children. There is a one way system to enter the car park. Enter via Crown Street and Laurieston Road only. No access from Gorbals Street. SUBWAY: Bridge Street (5 mins walk from theatre) BUSES: 5, 6, 7, 7A, N7, 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.
ARGYLE ST
TRONGATE
ARGYLE ST
N ST
BRIDGE ST
D EY R
MOSQUE
NORFOLK ST
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BALL ATER ST
BRIDGE ST
BEDFORD ST
LAU RIES TON
CUMBERLAND ST Citizens Theatre car park
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CLELAND ST
RD
EGLINTON ST
L PAIS
ST
CLYDE
CROW
CLYDE
RIVER
MERCHANT CITY
GORB ALS ST
BROOMIELAW
SALTMARKET
CENTRAL STATION
GORBALS LIBRARY/ CO-OP
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RAPUNZEL PERFORMANCE DIARY FAMILY DAYS Sat 12 & Sun 13 Dec, 10am–12pm £6.50 per person
NOVEMBER SAT 28
7pm
DECEMBER WED 02 10am 1.30pm
A fun workshop for 6–12 year olds and their adult companion exploring the story and characters of Rapunzel. Get up close to costumes and props from past Christmas shows and tread the boards of our main stage!
THU 03 10am 1.30pm FRI 04
10.30am
SAT 05
7pm
2pm
7pm
TUE 08 10am 1.30pm WED 09 10am 1.30pm THU 10
10.30am
FRI 11
10.30am
7pm 7pm PP
SAT 12
2pm PP
SUN 13
1pm PP
7pm PP
AD
5pm PP
TUE 15 10am 1.30pm WED 16 10.30am THU 17
7pm 7pm PP
10.30am
7pm PP
FRI 18 SAT 19
2pm PP
SUN 20
1pm PP
5pm PP
CAP
7pm PP
TUE 22
7pm PP
WED 23
2pm PP
7pm PP
THU 24
1pm PP
5pm PP
FRI 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
SAT 26
2pm PP
SUN 27
1pm PP
5pm PP
TUE 29
2pm PP
7pm PP
WED 30
2pm
7pm PP
THU 31
2pm
JANUARY FRI 01
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SAT 02
2pm
SUN 03
2pm
7pm
BSL
PEAK PERFORMANCE SIGNED 11 Dec 7pm AUDIO DESCRIBED 12 Dec 2pm CAP CAPTIONED 19 Dec 2pm PP
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GROUP BOOKINGS One additional free ticket with every 10 tickets booked SCHOOL GROUPS All performances £8.50 YOUTH GROUPS £9.50 standard, £10 peak ADULT GROUPS Buy 10 tickets get £2.50 off each ticket CONCESSIONS £3 off full price tickets for Senior Citizens, Disabled and Students £5 Gorbals Card (max 4 tickets) and Unemployed
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RAPUNZEL TICKETS PREVIEW Adult £10.50, Child £6.50
STANDARD Band I Band II Band III
PP PEAK
Band I Band II Band III Adult £18.50, Child £11 Adult £16.50, Child £9 Adult £14, Child £8
FAMILY OF 3 (1 child min) Price Band I £45 Price Band II £39 Price Band III £33 FAMILY OF 4 (2 child min) Price Band I £55 Price Band II £48 Price Band III £42 FAMILY OF 5 (3 child min) Price Band I £65 Price Band II £55 Price Band III £47
Adult £20, Child £12 Adult £18, Child £10 Adult £16, Child £9
FAMILY OF 3 (1 child min) Price Band I £48 Price Band II £42 Price Band III £36 FAMILY OF 4 (2 child min) Price Band I £60 Price Band II £52 Price Band III £46 FAMILY OF 5 (3 child min) Price Band I £71 Price Band II £61 Price Band III £54 See page 40 for seating plan. £2 online transaction fee applies to online sales.
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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS 0141 429 0022 / CITZ.CO.UK
DRESS CIRCLE H
H
G
G F
F
E
E
D
D
DRESS CIRCLE SLIPS
B A
A
B
STALLS M
M
L
L
K BB AA
K
H
H
G
G F
F E
CC DD
J
J
DRESS CIRCLE SLIPS
C
C
D
C
B
A CC BB
AA
AA
A CC BB
B
C
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STAGE I II III
Best seats
Good View
Restricted
Circle Studio
view Previews £8.50 £8.50 £8.50
£9
Tue £12.50 £12.50 £12.50
£14
Wed & Thu
£15.50 £13
£14
£19 £15
£14
£15.50 £13
£13
£17
Fri & Sat
£20.50
Matinees
£17
Buy all 3 Circle Studio shows and save £3 off full priced tickets, £2 off senior citizens tickets. See pp14&15 for details. Separate prices apply to Progression 2015 events. 40 | Winter 2015
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CONCESSIONS Apply to all performances except Previews and Tuesdays. Proof of eligibility/ID required.
THE UP CLOSE PASS Celebrate a whole season of great drama and save! £3 off full price tickets (£2 off for senior citizens) when you buy tickets for all three Up Close shows. Excludes previews. Terms and conditions apply.
SENIOR CITIZENS £3 off full price tickets Matinees: £10.50 DISABLED CONCESSION £3 off full price tickets + free companion Matinees: £10.50
50P TICKETS 100 tickets over 10 performances On sale at 10am for:
EQUITY, SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF PLAYWRIGHTS, BECTU & MUSICIANS UNION CARDHOLDERS £3 off full price tickets
LANARK Sat 8 Aug THE CHOIR Sat 17 Oct
STUDENTS & CHILDREN £9 UNEMPLOYED & GORBALS CARD £2
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.
GROUP BOOKINGS 1 additional ticket free with every 10 tickets purchased
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.
SCHOOL GROUPS All teacher and pupil tickets £8.50
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–Sat.
ADULT GROUPS Buy 10 or more tickets and get £2.50 off each ticket 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).
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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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2015 SEASON DIARY AUGUST SAT 8
50P TICKET SALE LANARK
SUN 9 MON 10 TUE 11
MON 21 TUE 22 WED 23 THU 24
PROGRESSION 2015: ANO NEDOSLOV 7.30pm
FRI 25
PROGRESSION 2015: WONDERLAND 7.30pm
SAT 26
WED 12
SUN 27
THU 13 FRI 14
LANARK 7pm P
SAT 15
LANARK 7pm P
SUN 16 MON 17 LANARK 7pm P TUE 18 WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21 SAT 22
MON 28 TUE 29 WED 30
OCTOBER THU 1
DRAGON 7pm
FRI 2
DRAGON 7pm
SAT 3
DRAGON 2pm RP & 7pm
LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm P
SUN 4
SUN 23
MON 5
MON 24 TUE 25 WED 26 THU 27
TUE 6
DRAGON 7pm
LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm
WED 7
DRAGON 1.30pm & 7pm LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm
FRI 28
THU 8
DRAGON 7pm
SAT 29
LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm
SUN 30
HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11am & 1pm
FRI 9
DRAGON 7pm
MON 31
LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm
SEPTEMBER
SAT 10
DRAGON 2pm & 7pm
LOT AND HIS GOD 7.30pm
TUE 1
SUN 11
WED 2
MON 12-
THU 3
LANARK 7pm
TUE 13
FRI 4
LANARK 7pm
WED 14
SAT 5
LANARK 1pm & 7pm
THU 15
SUN 6
FRI 16
MON 7
SAT 17
50P TICKET SALE THE CHOIR
TUE 8
LANARK 7pm
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 7.30pm P
WED 9
LANARK 1pm & 7pm
SUN 18 MON 19
THU 10
LANARK 7pm
FRI 11
LANARK 7pm
TUE 20
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 7.30pm
SAT 12
ALASDAIR GRAY IN CONVERSATION 5.15pm
WED 21
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 7.30pm
LANARK 7pm
SUN 13 MON 14
THU 22
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 7.30pm
FRI 23
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 7.30pm
SAT 24
THE CHOIR 7.30pm P
TUE 15
LANARK 7pm
STRIPTEASE & OUT AT SEA 2.30pm & 7.30pm
WED 16
LANARK 7pm AD
SUN 25
HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11am & 1pm
THU 17
LANARK 7pm
MON 26
FRI 18
LANARK 7pm BSL
TUE 27
THE CHOIR 7.30pm P
SAT 19
BRUNCH WITH LANARK 11am L
WED 28
THE CHOIR 7.30pm P
LANARK 1pm CAP & 7pm
THU 29
THE CHOIR 7.30pm
FRI 30
THE CHOIR 7.30pm
SUN 20
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SAT 31
THE CHOIR 7.30pm
THU 10
RAPUNZEL 10.30am & 7pm
VANYA 7.30pm P
FRI 11
RAPUNZEL 10.30am & 7pm BSL
SAT 12
RAPUNZEL FAMILY WORKSHOP 10am W
SUN 13
RAPUNZEL 2pm AD & 7pm RAPUNZEL FAMILY WORKSHOP 10am W
RAPUNZEL 1pm & 5pm
NOVEMBER SUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3
THE CHOIR 7.30pm W D
MON 14
VANYA 7.30pm
TUE 15
RAPUNZEL 10am & 1.30pm
WED 4
THE CHOIR 2.30pm & 7.30pm
WED 16
RAPUNZEL 10.30am & 7pm
VANYA 7.30pm
THU 17
RAPUNZEL 10.30am & 7pm
THU 5
THE CHOIR 7.30pm
FRI 18
RAPUNZEL 7pm
VANYA 7.30pm
SAT 19
RAPUNZEL 2pm CAP & 7pm
FRI 6
THE CHOIR 7.30pm
SUN 20
RAPUNZEL 1pm & 5pm
VANYA 7.30pm
MON 21
SAT 7
THE CHOIR 2.30pm & 7.30pm
TUE 22
RAPUNZEL 7pm
VANYA 2.30pm & 7.30pm
WED 23
RAPUNZEL 2pm & 7pm
SUN 8
AN EVENING WITH ELAINE C SMITH 7.30pm
THU 24
RAPUNZEL 1pm & 5pm
FRI 25
MON 9 TUE 10
THE CHOIR 7.30pm W
SAT 26
RAPUNZEL 2pm
WED 11
THE CHOIR 1.45pm & 7.30pm W
SUN 27
RAPUNZEL 1pm & 5pm
THU 12
THE CHOIR 7.30pm AD
MON 28
FRI 13
THE CHOIR 7.30pm BSL
TUE 29
RAPUNZEL 2pm & 7pm
SAT 14
THE CHOIR 2.30pm L CAP & 7.30pm
WED 30
RAPUNZEL 2pm & 7pm
SUN 15
HISTORICAL BACKSTAGE TOUR 11am & 1pm
THU 31
RAPUNZEL 2pm
MON 16 TUE 17
JANUARY
WED 18
FRI 1
THU 19
SAT 2
RAPUNZEL 2pm & 7pm
FRI 20
SUN 3
RAPUNZEL 2pm
KEY
SAT 21 SUN 22 MON 23
P PREVIEW BSL BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
TUE 24 WED 25 THU 26 FRI 27 SAT 28
RAPUNZEL 7pm P
SUN 29
W AD CAP
MON 30
DECEMBER TUE 1 WED 2
RAPUNZEL 10am & 1.30pm
THU 3
RAPUNZEL 10am & 1.30pm
FRI 4
RAPUNZEL 10.30am & 7pm
SAT 5
RAPUNZEL 2pm & 7pm
SUN 6 MON 7 TUE 8
RAPUNZEL 10am & 1.30pm
WED 9
RAPUNZEL 10am & 1.30pm
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INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS WORKSHOP AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE POST SHOW DISCUSSION LUNCH EVENT RELAXED PERFORMANCE
DESIGN: FREIGHT 0141 552 5303 PHOTOGRAPHY: DREW FARRELL, TOMMY GA-KEN WAN, KAREN GORDON, TIM MOROZZO. RAPUNZEL IMAGERY BY GREENLIGHT CREATIVE. FRONT COVER: NIGHT STREET SELF-PORTRAIT (1953) BY ALASDAIR GRAY. BACK COVER: PRODUCTION IMAGE FROM INTO THAT DARKNESS, MAY 2015. CREDIT TIM MOROZZO, MARTYN ROBERTSON. Citizens Theatre Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC022513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SC001337.
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