cumbernauldtheatre WHAT’S ON GUIDE AUTUMN/WINTER 2009
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welcome A special welcome to our thrilling new autumn season which sees the premiere of four fantastic new professional theatre productions by Cumbernauld Theatre Company. Alongside our wonderful programme of theatre we’ll be presenting a great mix of nights out featuring music, comedy, film, children’s creative activities and special events to excite and entertain throughout the dark nights.
Cumbernauld Theatre Company was founded in 1978 and this season will be our 31st birthday. That’s 31 years during which we’ve created thousands of performances, thousands of educational workshops and seen over a million attendances. Throughout this time we’ve been so successful because of you. The communities of Cumbernauld rightly value their theatre - the great shows we create, the artists we present, the work we do in our community with young (and not so young) people. Your theatre is rightly admired throughout Scotland, and my thanks go to each and every one who has helped make this theatre such a special place. There really is nothing to compare to the live experience - it’s exciting, real,
wonderful, inspiring, challenging and rewarding - like a shared conversation between good friends.
And as ever, I want to do everything in my power to make sure everyone has the chance to enjoy this special experience. That’s why we have our ‘Love The Arts’ ticket discount scheme. Compare our prices to other theatres and you’ll find we’re already great value, but I want to make sure we can make our work even more accessible. So, if you have access to email, simply join our discount scheme free of charge and you’ll enjoy special offers and discounts throughout the year. So, in the year of our 31st birthday, I look forward to welcoming old friends and new friends alike to our wonderful, friendly, unique theatre in the park for what promises to be a season of fantastic nights out. You’re always welcome to join me for a drink and a chat at one of our many after show social events. Ed Robson Artistic Director
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SEPTEMBER SHOW Fri 4 Only An Excuse Sat 5 White Tea Mon 7 Jam Sessions Fri 11 The Gift He Gave Us Sat 12 Feedback Mon 14 Jam Sessions Wed 16 Acoustic Night Fri 18 Comedy Café Mon 21 Jam Sessions Around The World In 80 Days Wed 23 - Sat 26 Matinee Fri 25 - Sat 26 Mon 28 Jam Sessions Wed 30 Acoustic Night
TIME PAGE 8pm 16 8pm 12 8pm 15 8pm 18 8pm 13 8pm 15 8pm 15 8pm 17 8pm 15 7.30pm 4 2.30pm 8pm 15 8pm 15
OCTOBER SHOW Sat 3 Nucleus: A Work In Progress Mon 5 Jam Sessions Tue 6 - Thu 8 Romeo and Juliet Fri 9 Fri 9 Feedback Classic Clapton Sat 10 Mon 12 Jam Sessions Tue 13 Lost and Found & The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Tue 13 Mask Making Workshop Shorts for Wee Ones Wed 14 Wed 14 Learn Magic Tricks Workshop Wed 14 Acoustic Night Thu 15 Butterflies Thu 15 Dance Workshop Kidz in da Hood Fri 16 Fri 16 Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy Comedy Café Fri 16 Sat 17 SeYes Mon 19 Jam Sessions Fri 23 Bright Black Sat 24 Des Clarke Mon 26 Jam Sessions Wed 28 - Sat 31 The Moon Sails Out Wed 28 Acoustic Night
TIME 8pm 8pm 10am & 1.30pm 10am 8pm 8pm 8pm 11am
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SHOW Jam Sessions The Miser Jam Sessions Acoustic Night Comedy Café Feedback Jam Sessions
CHRISTMAS SHOW Fri 27 Nov – 24 Dec Snow White various times
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WED 23 to SAT 26 SEPTEMBER / 7:30PM MATINEES FRI 25 to SAT 26 SEPTEMBER / 2:30PM
The year is 1872 and Phileas Fogg Esquire embarks on a journey that proves to be the adventure of a lifetime! Accompanied by his faithful sidekick Passepartout, the intrepid explorers set out to win their famous wager: will it be possible to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days? A fantastical feat never before attempted and what’s more a fantastical feat never before even imagined! With all clocks ticking their epic race against time sees them cross countries and continents, traversing deep oceans and wide deserts, as night turns to day turns to night they endeavour to make all speed and defy all the odds. Fame and fortune awaits but only if they win! Relentlessly in pursuit is the erstwhile Detective Fix of Scotland
Yard, who is equally determined to make an arrest, and Phileas Fogg is now the number one suspect for the robbery of the Bank of England. This fantastic comedy drama was made famous by the film starring David Niven and Roy Kinnear, and Cumbernauld Theatre Company have created a special production full of wonderful adventure, epic drama and family filled comedy. There’s even an elephant (well, of sorts...) Join us this holiday weekend and enjoy thrilling theatre for all the family. TICKETS £9 / £7.50 / UNDER 18s £5 TICKET SPECIAL: TICKETS ON WED 23 SEPT HAVE £2 OFF Suitable for children (and adults!) of all ages
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About Nucleus Nucleus is our vital and exciting contemporary theatre development platform, enabling leading theatre artists to share our resources helping them develop and explore new ideas, creating works-in-progress leading towards innovative new productions. Over the past 2 years the Nucleus programme has developed many projects in collaboration with emerging and established companies including Sweetscar, Dudendance, Lazzi, Teatru De Comedie (Bucharest), Ariel Theatr (Poland), Vox Motus and Gilmour Dance. Fiona Miller’s work-in-progress is free to attend (but if you want to contribute something you can….) and it’s a great chance to see work at an early stage of development.
Fiona Miller in association with Cumbernauld Theatre
ECHOES: A WORK IN PROGRESS Nicola McCartney Mick Slaven Fiona Miller
Dramaturge Composer Director
SAT 3 OCTOBER / 8PM
A man helps a woman to put on her underwear. She remembers when she used to undress for him. A woman grasps the hand shake of her new neighbour. It is the first time anyone has touched her since her husband died. A man asks his wife when he will have breakfast for the twentieth time that morning. She barks back a tired reply. He winks and whispers a love song he sang to her on their wedding day. They dance.
drama Please do join us for a drink and an informal chat after the show – it makes a real and important contribution to know your thoughts during the early development of this new production. Ed Robson Artistic Director
Intimacy can be one of the greatest losses we experience with advancing age. Our expression of it be it in sex, shared secrets, or the comfort of basic human touch, is a huge expression of ourselves as individuals. However, those extra years can also bring a new freedom in the way we give and accept love which can ultimately transform us. This work in progress explores our enduring need for intimacy and how the ways in which we express it change with the passing years. TICKETS - FREE
POST SHOW DISCUSSION Chat with the director and artists about the latest nucleus project.
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Cumbernauld Theatre Company A Workshop Production created especially for S4, S5 and S6. TUE 6 - THUR 8 OCTOBER / 10AM & 1.30PM FRI 9 OCTOBER / 10AM
Cumbernauld Theatre Company is creating an exciting and innovative education project using Shakespeare’s text of Romeo and Juliet. This new initiative is an exciting workshop production that gives students the opportunity to practically investigate Shakespeare’s play and to fully see and hear how the language and action of Shakespeare can be shaped by their ideas.
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This dynamic approach - a combination of workshop and performance - enables students at all levels to deepen their understanding of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet and its key themes, characterisations and actions. Curriculum Links The education programme has been created especially for pupils in S4, S5 and S6 who may be studying either Romeo and Juliet or another Shakespeare text in English or Drama. SCHOOLS ONLY: TICKETS £6 TEACHERS GO FREE!
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A Memory of Federico García Lorca WED 28 - SAT 31 OCTOBER / 8PM THU 29 - POST SHOW DISCUSSION
Federico García Lorca is arguably Spain’s most celebrated playwright and poet of the 20th century, famed for his wonderful and highly emotionally charged work capturing love and loss and the very essence of the Spanish soul. In 1936, at the very outbreak of the Spanish civil war, Lorca was arrested and secretly shot at dawn by Franco’s rising right-wing fascist militia. Cumbernauld Theatre Company present this world premiere production as a memory of the great writer’s all too short and sometimes troubled life. In the early 1920’s Lorca left his home town of Granada to study in Madrid, where he lived with Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel, both fellow students at La Residencia college. In this imagined work the three young friends Lorca, Dali and Bunel - all destined to become giants of modern art - meet one night to celebrate their sorrows. As their country faces the threat and tensions of social unrest, the three friends gather their ideas together to explore the ties that bind them. Cumbernauld Theatre’s passionate and powerful production captures the ideals and ideas of Lorca’s wonderful verse and the passionate emotional struggle of those turbulent times. This production is suitable for ages 16+ and may contain adult themes and language TICKETS £9 / £7.50 / UNDER 18s £5 TICKET SPECIAL: TICKETS ON WED 28 OCT HAVE £2 OFF Please join us after the production of Thurs 29 Oct for a discussion on the production with Director Ed Robson and cast members.
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Cumbernauld Theatre Company FRI 27 NOVEMBER - CHRISTMAS EVE
Celebrate Christmas with us this year as Cumbernauld Theatre presents the wonderful and magical story of Snow White - guaranteed to be an extra special Christmas treat for all ages.
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Cumbernauld Theatre has a fantastic reputation for creating cracking Christmas shows, with our unique blend of exciting audience participation, imaginative storytelling and colourful stage designs.
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Snow White is an ideal way to celebrate Christmas with your family this year, and with our specially priced family ticket, we’ll make sure it’s a visit to remember.
Wed 2
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10.30am
Fri 4
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So join us this festive season and share a very magical experience, as we invite you into the enchanting world of Snow White, a wonderful and classic Christmas tale with plenty of comedy, mystery, magic and general mayhem for all ages to enjoy. For audio described/signed performances contact our box office. TICKETS £9 / £7
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Schools: Previews £5.00 Schools: Offer £5.95 Schools: Standard £6.50 Public: Child £6.75 Concs £7.95 Adults £9.95 Public: Child £7.95 Concs £9.95 Adults £11.95 Special Family Ticket Just £36 Special Group Booking: Buy 15 Tickets Get One Free
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Sat 5
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Mon 7
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Fire Exit / David Leddy and the Tron Theatre
DAVID LEDDY’S WHITE TEA SAT 5 SEPTEMBER / 8PM POST SHOW SOCIAL
A complex, multi-layered piece of visual theatre from a ‘theatrical maverick’ with a ‘propensity for fearless experiment’ (Financial Times) and ‘brilliant sitespecific theatre-maker’ (Scotsman). The audience sit within a cocoon of white paper prayer flags, Japanese origami birds and colourful projections, as an absurd, eccentric drama unfolds on beauty, brutality, grieving and giving. Tea included!
Vox Motus in association with Platform and supported by Cumbernauld Theatre and Fife Arts Trust present
BRIGHT BLACK FRI 23 OCTOBER / 8PM POST SHOW SOCIAL
Magic. Imagination. Passion. In a mythical underworld inhabited by dark dreams and terrifying demons a young heroine begins a quest to find her dead lover and bring him back to the world of the living. Combining illusion, digital media and new writing, Vox Motus’ latest production is a visual treat that takes you on a macabre journey into the shadowy recesses of love, life and death.
drama Please note this performance contains some strong language and nudity. Recommended for 16 +
This special performance has very limited capacity, advance booking required. TICKETS £10 / £8 / UNDER 18s £6
Bright Black follows hot on the heels of the highly acclaimed Slick, winner of a Scotsman Fringe First Award and nominated for two Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
TICKETS £10 / £8 / UNDER 18s £6
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FEEDBACK
in association with AMSSOUNDS SAT 12 SEPTEMBER FRI 9 OCTOBER SAT 14 NOVEMBER DOORS 8PM GIG STARTS 8.30PM
Cumbernauld’s number one live music venue brings students and the fine young people of Cumbernauld a brand new gig night, Feedback. (Not a student? - then think of it as the student union you never had.) This isn’t any ordinary music event. This isn’t for anyone who just wants a quiet night in. This isn’t for anyone who has Engelbert Humperdinck in their itunes collection. If you roll your eyes at the thought of hearing new live music from new young bands - this really isn’t for you. Now we aren’t going to bore you to tears by telling you just how fantastic Feedback is. We’re not going to go on about what a great place this is, or how chilled our bar is, or how loud the bands are or even that on Feedback’s September launch night there’ll be a Guitar Hero Championship Decider with outstanding prizes to be won. You’ll come and find out all that for yourself.
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Ages 14+ Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Want to appear at the next Feedback? Whether you are a band, DJ or have some other fantastic talent worth watching then send your info to: feedback@cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
ALL TICKETS £5
or mail to: Feedback, Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, Cumbernauld, G67 2BN
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CUMBERNAULD’S NO1 LIVE MUSIC VENUE CLASSIC CLAPTON
SEYES
SAT 10 OCTOBER / 8PM
SAT 17 OCTOBER / 8PM
The World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band features front-man Mike Hall who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too!
Seyes re-create the unique sound of Yes with all the dynamics and energy of the classic live shows.
Clapton’s illustrious career is covered in this two hour journey featuring all of his hits - Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears in Heaven, Layla and even an Unplugged segment. With previous sell out performances at Cumbernauld Theatre, Classic Clapton fans are recommended to book early to see these excellent musicians stunningly recreate Slowhand’s electrifying stage performances.
Performing Yes hits such as ‘And You and I’, ‘Heart of the Sunrise’, Seyes also include epics ‘Close to the Edge’ and ‘The Gates of Delirium’ from the progressive rock era. There are no fancy costumes and no attempts to look like Yes as Seyes give you the amazing opportunity to rediscover the exceptional music of Yes.
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“impressive band, excellent music - a fantastic night out”
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JAM SESSIONS MONDAYS WEEKLY / 8PM
Let boring Monday nights be a thing of the past and bring your musical instrument (or just yourself) down to our Monday night Jam Sessions. Meet our musicians of all ages and musical talent that’s grown from a few guitarists to a full ensemble in just a few months! Get the chance to join in with the classics and inject some modern tunes to the group. Pick up a thing or two from our experienced musicians, they love to pass on their musical knowledge to fellow jammers. You’ll go from amateur to a-list in no time! FREE ADMISSION
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CUMBERNAULD THEATRE BARS A warm and friendly place to enjoy a drink before and after the show or to unwind after a long day at work. Wet your taste buds with one of our best selling lagers, one of our fantastic selection of wines or try a cappuccino from our Coffee Express range to keep you going through these autumn and winter months. Enjoy the atmosphere at our regular screening of sporting events on our plasma TV. If you’re not a sports fan, you can enjoy our programmed bar events throughout the year from live bands to themed quiz nights which all feature fantastic promotions. Get the chance to bump into bands and comedians after a show. Watch out for our regular post show discussions with artists and directors in our Theatre Bar.
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WEDNESDAYS FORTNIGHTLY / 8PM
Enjoy an acoustic set from Cumbernauld’s local musicians. From all walks of life, our performers love to play for an audience looking for an excellent Wednesday night full of wonderful music in a relaxed, ambient atmosphere. So grab a table in our studio theatre and join the Cumbernauld Performers Forum for some acoustic charm. We’re always looking for new performers, so why not give it a try and be on our acoustic bill. FREE ADMISSION
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HIRING OUR BARS Did you know you can hire our bars for private functions? So if you’ve got a birthday or a special family celebration coming up, then call 01236 732887 for more information. OPENING HOURS
Mon -Thu 5.00pm - 11.00pm Fri - Sat 12 noon - 11.30pm Sun 12.30pm - 11.00pm + FREE WiFi Access
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comedy “A true Scottish comedy genius in waiting” THE LIST
Alyson Orr Ltd
ONLY AN EXCUSE? THE TOUR - 2009 Starring Jonathan Watson and Written by Philip Differ FRI 4 SEPTEMBER / 8PM
As a new football season gets under way the Only An Excuse? team return with studs sharpened for another uncompromising kick at the beautiful game. With an all-star cast created exclusively by Jonathan Watson, we follow the bouncing ball as it bruises egos, bursts coupons and has a late night drink with its pals in a round up of the good, the bad and the just plain mental of the Scottish game.
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DES CLARKE - LIVE! SAT 24 OCTOBER / 8PM
Des Clarke is an award winning Scottish stand-up comedian and broadcasts daily all across the country as host of the Galaxy FM Breakfast Show. In an iconic career there are many highlights - from his big break on Saturday morning kids show SM:TV to his current lofty position as presenter on BBC2’s Sportsround. His prolific onscreen career also includes a lengthy stint as anchor of Children in Need on BBC Scotland.
comedy Football legends like Ferguson, Strachan, Smith, Dalglish and Souness. Media giants like Young, White, Nicholas, Cosgrove and Provan. Characters like Calderwood, Nevin, Burley, Spence and Laszlo. One offs like MacAvennie. All will have their say in Only an Excuse?
At last, and after much persuasion, here he is: Des Clarke -Live! His first ever national tour providing a truly unique opportunity to see what Des does best.
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“I haven’t laughed so much in ages; my stomach ached in places that I never knew muscles existed!”
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COMEDY CAFE
FRI 18 SEPTEMBER / 8PM FRI 16 OCTOBER / 8PM FRI 13 NOVEMBER / 8PM
Practise your best belly laugh to welcome back the ridiculously popular comedy café! Hurrah! For those of you who have been living in a cave our Comedy Café boasts sell out gigs with an outstanding line up of four comedians that makes other comedy venues green with envy, a bar that you can never drink dry (although there is a special prize for the first person who does), and a night to remember. Here’s what’s coming up… SEPTEMBER Patrick Rolink is joined by Scottish comedian of the year 2009, Scott Agnew, who took up comedy as therapy. We are joined by Santa look alike Graham Mackie and Aberdonian, Gus Twase to round off a spectacular quadruple bill.
OCTOBER Joining Patrick this month is Wife swap star Jo Jo Sutherland who tells tales of love and marriage that would surprise any fiction writer.....and it’s all true. New comedy upstart Keir McAllister plus guests joins us on this top notch bill.
NOVEMBER Scottish comedian of the year 2007 Mark Nelson brings his dark and breathtaking persona to a gig that is not for the faint hearted. Comedy Café host, Patrick Rolink, introduces two more top acts that could shatter even the iciest sense of humour. Book early to guarantee your seats as previous Comedy Café’s have all sold out. TICKETS £7 /
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community: performance
No Mean Company
THE MISER by Molière Cumbernauld & District Burns Club
THE GIFT HE GAVE US: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS FRI 11 SEPTEMBER / 8PM
Come celebrate the Homecoming and Bard’s 250th birthday year in special style as the Cronies of Cumbernauld & District Burns Club (and some extra special guests) bring to the stage a magical night of terrific traditional Scot’s entertainment. Recognised as one of the finest Clubs in the World, Cumbernauld & District Burns Club present and perform a very funny, moving, poetic, musical and factual account of the always fascinating and occasionally colourful life of our national bard, Rabbie Burns.
FRI 6 - SAT 7 NOVEMBER / 8PM
A selfish, greedy Fat-cat helping himself while causing distress to others! Sound familiar? Tight-wad, Harpagon has decided it’s time his children should be married off and has come up with his own choice of rich candidates. But Élise, his daughter, is already in love with Harpagon’s servant, Valère. His carefree son, Cléante, is in love with penniless, Mariane. However, Harpagon has already decided he himself shall marry Mariane. Believing everyone is after his money, calamity strikes when he discovers his entire fortune has been stolen. Join No Mean Company as they bring Molière’s classic comedy to the stage.
community Post Show Social After the show why not continue the celebration with more Burns renditions and perhaps a wee dram or two.
No Mean Company are Cumbernauld Theatre’s amateur adult drama group - with talent and enthusiasm in abundance you might find yourself wanting to join! New members are always welcome.
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CUMBERNAULD YOUTH THEATRE Cumbernauld Theatre runs a vibrant and exciting Youth Theatre suitable from the age of five right up to twenty-one. Classes focus on developing confidence, communication and social skills though story telling, role play and games. As children advance our aim is to provide a greater understanding of the many roles involved in putting on a theatre production, to aid standard grade and higher drama students and anyone wishing to pursue a career in theatre. While our younger groups learn the basics of performance and sometimes present short shows for family and friends at the end of the term, the older groups have the opportunity to be in full productions at Cumbernauld Theatre.
youth theatre We run ten drama classes from Saturday to Tuesday throughout the school year with over 250 participants - we truly are more than popular.
STUDIO ARTS FORUM
WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY / 12 NOON - 3PM
Join us in the studio theatre and enjoy the varied programme of events, from guest speakers and play readings, to visits to the theatre and museums. If you’re interested in the arts, get involved or just enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with a cup of coffee. Add the Studio Arts Forum to your diary, and never say you don’t have anything to do on a Wednesday afternoon again!
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SAT 2PM-3.30PM
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P7-S1)
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WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY / 8PM
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Cumbernauld Theatre’s very own amateur adult drama group offers an exciting opportunity to explore acting and be involved in staging exhilarating theatre performances. This talented group stage and perform regularly at Cumbernauld Theatre always guaranteeing a fantastic show. NMC rehearse weekly and welcome newcomers to join in so pop along to one of the rehearsals and give it a try.
For further information please contact our box office team or the Drama Projects Officer, Kat Harrison, at kharrison@cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
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children & young people october week activities
TRICK ‘N’ TREAT
CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL TUE 13 OCTOBER / 11AM DOUBLE BILL
LOST AND FOUND Based on the popular picture book by Oliver Jeffers, Lost and Found tells a magical tale of friendship and helping a penguin find his way home. Age 3+ 40 mins approx TUE 13 OCTOBER / 11AM DOUBLE BILL
TUE 13 – FRI 16 OCTOBER
The pencils are down and jotters closed as children and young people across North Lanarkshire celebrate Youth Arts Festival this October break. Cumbernauld Theatre brings you, Trick ‘n’ Treat, an exciting fun-filled week presenting a fantastic Film and Workshop Festival for children, young people and families. Keep the whole family entertained with our wonderful selection of short film treats brought to you by Discovery Scotland’s International Film Festival for Children and Young People. Then let the kids have a blast at our specially selected workshops for children and young people. So whether the kids love arts and crafts, a touch of magic or burning off even more energy at the dance workshop - they’ll not only have a fantastic time, they’ll learn new skills on the day to take home with them. Our Trick ‘n’ Treat finale is definitely a treat as we present the ultimate family movie marathon on our big cinema screen - Pirates of the Caribbean one, two and three! So treat the whole family this October holiday.
THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS A very funny film about the classic story, told from the wolf’s point-of-view. Was he really as bad as everyone thinks he was? Age 3+ 8 mins approx WED 14 OCTOBER / 11AM
SHORTS FOR WEE ONES A collection of vivid and imaginative non-dialogue International stories - the perfect first time film for young children. Age 3+ 70 mins approx THUR 15 OCTOBER / 11AM
BUTTERFLIES An enchanting story of six year old Sara who realises she can fly when she feels a tingle in her tummy. Made with young children in mind, but great for grownups who believe in a little magic too. Age 5+ 60 mins approx FRI 16 OCTOBER / 11AM
KIDZ IN DA HOOD Orphaned nine year old Amina faces deportation until she is fostered by wannabe rock star, Johan. Brimming with songs, Kidz in Da Hood is an unforgettable and uplifting film. Age 8+ 96 mins approx ALL TICKETS £3
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WORKSHOPS MASK MAKING WORKSHOP TUE 13 OCTOBER / 1PM
Learn how to make your own unique Halloween disguise with this exciting mask making workshop. ALL TICKETS £3
MAGIC TRICKS WORKSHOP WED 14 OCTOBER / 1PM
MOVIE MARATHON: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRILOGY FRI 16 OCTOBER / 2PM – 9PM
Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 12A Join Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) for the ultimate movie marathon. See this fantastic and hugely popular family action and adventure trilogy - Pirates of the Caribbean - on our auditoriums cinema screen. Prizes for the best dressed pirates - arrrrh matey’s! £3 PER FILM 3 FOR 2 OFFER - SEE ALL THREE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FILMS FOR JUST £6!
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Abracadabra! Have a little trick up your sleeve with this magic master class - have everyone choosing ‘trick’ this Halloween! ALL TICKETS £5
DANCE WORKSHOP
THUR 15 OCTOBER / 1PM
A chance to show off and learn some more of those dance moves with a special Halloween theme. ALL TICKETS £3 ALL Workshops duration 3hrs approx.
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CUMBERNAULD THEATRE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY A Centre For Creative Collaboration Cumbernauld Theatre originally began in 1961 when a small group of determined residents persuaded the Cumbernauld Development Corporation to lease them a set of old abandoned farm cottages. Throughout the 1960’s, this committed team rehearsed and presented many new plays raising money to renovate the old buildings as The Cottage Theatre. In 1969 the main arena theatre opened and in 1978 the name of the theatre was changed from the Cottage Theatre to Cumbernauld Theatre and the first professional company with an Artistic Director appointed. So, this coming 1st December will be our official 31st birthday. That’s 31 years in which we’ve presented thousands of performances, ran thousands of workshops with young people, developed countless community projects and seen over 1 million attendances. In all that time there have been just five Artistic Directors - beginning with John Baraldi followed by Robert Robson, Liz Caruthers, Simon Sharkey and now Ed Robson.
Ed Robson was previously Associate Director of Northern Stage Ensemble, Resident Director at The Old Vic, Studio and Assistant Director at Birmingham Rep, and previously an actor and director for many touring companies. Throughout a succession of directors, the Theatre has always developed new artistic productions and projects that reflect the changing nature of the times. It is the Artistic Director that decides and develops our artistic aims, developing policies and directing productions and projects that enable the theatre to continue to grow. Over the past 2 years the Theatre has been successfully developing its artistic role as a Centre for Creative Collaboration. So, alongside our professional acting company and our varied programme of quality touring drama, music and dance we also now support emerging and mid-career professional performing artists and companies by investing new ideas and partnerships, commissioning new plays, providing help and resources, and co-producing new work at our home theatre and on tour across Scotland.
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Alongside this we also deliver a comprehensive range of community activity. Our theatre and drama workshops work with up to 250 young people each week – we’re almost the size of a primary school! We have an adult drama group, two music performers groups, a new writers group, and a Studio Arts Forum for older people. We regularly work with schools, colleges and community groups to develop projects for people to participate in the arts.
This is an ambitious project to enhance and develop our creative work and the services we provide to our communities. We aim to become a leading force in culture and creativity in Scotland. Next year, the Scottish Arts Council will be abolished to be replaced by a new funding body entitled Creative Scotland. There will be many challenges ahead if we are to make sure that our wonderful theatre builds for another 31 years of success.
It’s an enormous programme of work but there’s one key ingredient that binds these strands together: You, our supporters.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
Thousands of people come to Cumbernauld Theatre each year to see wonderful shows, to enjoy a great night out, to celebrate, to join in, to be entertained, to discuss (and occasionally to enjoy a good argument!), to share a night with friends, to enjoy a good conversation, to be part of your community. Our Theatre rightly has a national reputation for excellence and innovation matched with a commitment to our community. Right now, we’re starting the process of building a partnership of consensus to establish Cumbernauld Theatre as the premiere central belt theatre in Scotland.
CUMBERNAULD THEATRE
On birthdays there should be presents… so throughout this autumn, in celebration of our 31 years, we’ll be giving you presents. You might just receive a phone call giving you free tickets, or you may be coming along one night and we’ll give you a small surprise, or we might write to you with a little something…all in the spirit of celebrating the achievements of this Theatre and thanking you for making it what it is. Happy Birthday Cumbernauld Theatre.
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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS
You can reserve or buy your tickets from the Box Office in person, by phone or by post or make a reservation request from our website. The Box Office is open from 10am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and most Saturdays, and until 8.30pm on performance evenings. We accept all major credit and debit cards. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
To join our mailing list, call the Box Office with your details or fill out the form on our website. JOIN LOVE THE ARTS
Whether it’s just for yourself or the whole family, you can enjoy excellent offers and ticket discounts when you send your email address to lovethearts@ cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk or simply fill in the form on our website. You’ll not only receive great ticket discounts, but get emails of what’s coming up for all our events. It’s free and easy to join, just look out for the special Love The Arts ticket price to see just what you’ll save.
performances. Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when booking. TRAVEL
Cumbernauld Theatre is situated at the north east end of the town, just off the A8011, the main road that runs throughout the centre of Cumbernauld. ROAD
Signposted from the A80 and A8011 - just follow the brown tourist signs. Car and coach parking available. BUS
First Bus Services X3, X4, X5, FX4, FX5, 36, Stagecoach X20, X25 the 5, 47 and 147 buses all stop at Braehead Road. From there it is only a short walk - the pathway is signposted. Buses 34, 35, X37, X39 and the 49 stop at Cumbernauld Village. TRAIN
From Glasgow Queen Street to Cumbernauld or Croy Station. Bus and taxi services available from both stations.
You can register your family or spouse to Love The Arts as long as they live at the same household. Otherwise, due to data protection policy, individuals can only register themselves. ACCESS
An induction loop system for use with hearing aids is available. We are wheel chair accessible. Guide dogs are welcome. Large print and taped brochures are available, and audio description and signing are provided for some
Cumbernauld Theatre / Kildrum / Cumbernauld G67 2BN tel. 01236 737235 fax. 01236 738408 email. info@cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk web. www.cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk box office. 01236 732887. A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee No. SCO005050