Secondary Schools Newsletter Sep 10

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

NEWSLETTER

AUTUMN 2010

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE THE MONSTER IN THE HALL BEAUTY & THE BEAST Curriculum for Excellence CPD

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secondary schools newsletter The Citizens Theatre is committed to providing high quality professional theatre projects for schools. We have an exciting season ahead, with a production of A Clockwork Orange and the world premiere of a new play, The Monster in the Hall, by the hugely successful Scottish playwright David Greig.

We aim to provide support for teachers and to offer opportunities that enrich the theatrical experience for you and your students. We have therefore also scheduled a range of pre-show and post-show discussions and CPD sessions in addition to our autumn productions.

We would be happy to discuss a visit to our venue by your school group at any time. Alternatively we can come and work with you in the classroom.

Please contact: Education Officer, Louise Brown 0141 418 6273 / louisebrown@citz.co.uk

Curriculum for Excellence Outcomes and Experiences By bringing your pupils to the Citizens Theatre to see The Monster in the Hall or A Clockwork Orange, you enable them to enjoy a high quality expressive arts experience. The story, themes and issues in both plays are extremely relevant to the lives of young people and will stimulate strong opinions, different points of view and a chance to ask the question ‘what are my rights, what are my responsibilities, and why?’

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Pre-show discussion Wed 3 & Thu 4 Nov

5.30-6.15pm | FREE with tickets to show Explore the staging and design choices made for this exciting production. Book through Box Office.

Both plays give you the opportunity to explore CfE Outcomes and Experiences particularly in: Expressive arts Health and Wellbeing Literacy across Learning Religious and moral education

From the iconic novel by Anthony Burgess, made famous by the controversial Stanley Kubrick film, this hard-hitting stage play is a must-see experience.

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. 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.

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.

Recommended for 14+ 13 Oct – 6 Nov | 7.30pm | Main Theatre Student tickets: £7.50 + 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

Downloadable resource pack available in October

The Monster In The Hall 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.

World Premiere of a new play by celebrated Scottish playwright, David Greig.

Post show discussion with the cast Thu 4 & Tue 9 Nov

Following 1.30pm shows FREE An opportunity to meet and ask questions of the actors you have just seen performing!

Get an insight into the story, characters and issues from their point of view.

A new play from the same team that created the smash hit Yellow Moon (Best Show for Children and Young People TMA Awards 2007).

Recommended for 14+ Tue 2 – Sat 13 Nov | 7.30pm | Circle Studio Thu 4 & Tue 9 Nov | 1.30pm | Circle Studio Student tickets: £7.50 + 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

Downloadable resource pack available in October

Workshop for S3-6 book for your school Suitable for up to 25 pupils. £120 + travel/ accommodation.

Fully interactive and participatory workshop. Explore key themes, characters, moments and directorial choices.

To book contact Louise Brown, Education Officer - 0141 418 6273 / louisebrown@citz.co.uk

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The Director’s Cut – an insight into A Clockwork Orange and The Monster in the Hall 11 November | 4-6pm | Citizens Theatre Cost: £15 per teacher This practical session will offer an insight into both of these shows from a director’s point of view and a chance to explore professional rehearsal room techniques that you can put immediately into action in school. We will look at how the director’s concept for the show becomes reality through the production process, an overview of the main themes of each play, techniques an actor would use for getting into character and offer an opportunity to direct key moments of the text, sharing ideas and techniques. Resource packs for both A Clockwork Orange and The Monster in the Hall will be provided.

The Citizens Christmas Show for 2010!

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 the acclaimed production of Cinderella last year. Christmas at the Citizens promises vivid and inventive storytelling, accompanied by captivating original live music in an intimate auditorium.

Recommended for 7+ | Sat 27 Nov – Fri 31 Dec | Main Theatre Schools – all tickets £8 +1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

The Citizens warmly acknowledges support from our core funders:

HOW TO BOOK - By phone: 0141 429 0022 Schools offers available by telephone bookings only. Book tickets for A Clockwork Orange (+ pre-show discussion), The Monster in the Hall and Beauty and the Beast by calling our Box Office now.

Student tickets are £7.50 (£8 Christmas Show) + you get 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased.

Reserve now and pay later. You can also book your place at our CPD through the Box Office.

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