Dundee Rep Autumn Season 15 Brochure

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Midsummer (a play with songs) October 2015

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Welcome to Dundee Rep’s Autumn Season

Welcome to our Autumn/Winter season in which we present two great plays from the contemporary Scottish canon – John McGrath’s ground breaking The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil and for our annual city wide community tour, David Greig’s Midsummer (a play with songs). Although they are very different stories, they are told with vibrancy and intelligence by two of Scotland’s most important theatre artists. Both pieces are energetic, life affirming works that rely on true ensemble playing and songs to celebrate with and challenge their audiences.

Somehow Christmas has already drifted into our horizon, and following the success of last year’s seasonal offering of James and the Giant Peach, this year we bring you another Roald Dahl classic in the form of The Witches. It is bigger and bolder than ever before and not for the faint hearted! But we figured – what could be more important than learning how to spot a witch? And for younger audiences, we are delighted to bring Frozen Charlotte’s award winning piece for under 5s, Too Many Penguins.

This magical play really does what it says on the tin – so come and join in the fun with Penguina, Polar Bear and a whole lot of other penguins.

Alongside our Ensemble shows we continue to present a varied and complimentary programme of touring work. We are thrilled to be bringing Vox Motus, the National Theatre

of Scotland, and the Tianjin People’s Arts Theatre’s award winning production of Dragon to Dundee following their run at the Edinburgh International Festival. And on a smaller scale but no less exciting, is Tamasha Theatre Company’s My Name Is… a verbatim story based on the headlining story of Glasgow girl Molly Campbell, and also Cumbernauld Theatre’s touring production of a new contemporary sex-comedy by Liz Lochhead, What Goes Around Comes Around.

While Scottish Dance Theatre present as part of the Made in Scotland showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe and go on to tour Mexico, we bring you three exquisite dance pieces in the form of Frida by Caroline Bowditch, For Now, I Am by Marc Brew, and Plan B for Utopia by Joan Cleville, all dance artists who have a long standing relationship with the Rep and the city.

And last but certainly not least, our Creative Learning departments continue to be a hive of activity, with even more participatory and learning activities on the go including our annual Enterprise @ The Rep project, Career’s Day, Scottish Dance Theatre’s Great Big Dance Show and The Beautiful People presented as part of the Luminate Festival.

Jemima Levick Artistic Director

If you would like to find out more about supporting us please call 01382 227684 or email scrawford@dundeereptheatre.co.uk

JOIN US To book tickets call 01382 223530 or visit dundeerep.co.uk scottishdancetheatre.com

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Dundee Schools Music Theatre presents

JeSUS ChrIST SUperSTAr Wed 19 – Sat 22 August at 7.30pm Following the massive successes of Kiss Me Kate, Sweet Charity, Cats, Our House, Return To The Forbidden Planet and Little Shop Of Horrors, the critically acclaimed Dundee Schools Music Theatre return to Dundee Rep with a fresh and contemporary musical spectacular production of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar.

Propelled by a stirring score and featuring legendary songs such as 'I Don't Know How To love Him', 'Gethsemane' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' this exciting and engaging piece of theatre is as compelling today as it was at its inception 40 years ago.

Tickets: £12, all Concs £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Dundee rep ensemble presents

The ChevIOT, The STAg AND The BlACk, BlACk OIl

by John Mcgrath directed by Joe Douglas, designed by graham Mclaren, lighting by kate Bonney, music & sound by Aly Macrae and Michael John McCarthy Wed 9 – Sat 26 September at 7.30pm Matinees: Thus 17 & 24 and Sats 19 & 26 September at 2.30pm Post Show discussion: Wed 16 September The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil tells the history and the tragedy of Scotland, performed as a Highland ceilidh, with song, humour and drama intermixed, creating a unique theatrical event, that remains as vital and relevant today as it was when 7:84 Scotland first presented it.

The Cheviot was given its first public airing at the ‘What Kind of Scotland?’ conference in Edinburgh on 31 March 1973, followed by its first public performance a month later at the Aberdeen Arts Centre. What no one could have predicted at those first performances was that this revolutionary theatrical event would soon become a cornerstone of contemporary Scottish theatre.

BSLI performance: Audio described performance: Captioned performance:

This extraordinary play looks at the exploitation and economic changes in the Scottish Highlands throughout history; from the ruthless evictions of Highland crofters making way for the more economically viable Cheviot sheep in the 18th century, to the development of stag hunts in game parks in the 19th century and finally the exploitation of resources during the North Sea Oil boom of the 1970s. Written as a musical drama by John McGrath, it explores stories and experiences of Scotland’s land, sea and people across the centuries.

Dundee Rep Ensemble has uniquely been granted permission to present this pivotal piece of Scottish theatre in the first professional production on the Scottish stage in more than twenty years.

Fri 25 September at 7.30pm Sat 26 September at 2.30pm Sat 26 September at 2.30pm

Tickets: previews: 9 & 10 September Tickets

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Fri & Sat

Matinees

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Concs: £4 off, Friends £5 off Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Only Child Conc available on previews and matinees. Groups and Standby available.

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london Classic Theatre presents

ABSeNT FrIeNDS

by Alan Ayckbourn directed by Michael Cabot designed by Simon kenny Wed 26 – Sat 29 August at 7.30pm Matinee: Sat 29 August at 2.30pm Diana arranges a gathering of old friends to cheer up recently bereaved Colin, but preparations for the tea party spark tensions and open old wounds.

Absent Friends explores friendship, marriage and the meaning of happiness. In one of his finest plays, Ayckbourn’s craftsmanship and social observation have never been sharper. “…Michael Cabot’s production is perfectly paced, and treads confidently that fine line between comedy and pathos…” ★★★★ The Public Reviews Tickets

Wed & Thu

Fri & Sat

Matinee

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Concs: £4 off, Friends £5 off Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Only Child Concs available on matinees.

Groups and Standby available.

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The BrIDge

by Annie george directed by Sarah MacDonald composer Niroshini Thambar Fri 25 – Sat 26 September at 8pm A remarkable story traced back through family memories, piecing together the short life and lost work of poet and author PM John, from Kerala India, just before Independence.

Defying convention and poverty to realise his dreams, the fortunes of his family were shaped.

Stories of courage and survival are uncovered, and charts his family’s later journey to the west.

Travelling back from present day, The Bridge considers how our histories are told, and who tells them, and the silences in between which gives rise to myth or invention. A poetic, political and poignant solo play, exploring identity, belonging and the power of the pen. “…a rich and meditative piece of family history.” The Scotsman “…a finely wrought piece… a fierce, burning intelligence and integrity at the core of this show… The threads binding past, present and future, the concentration on language, culture and heritage, the interest in independence of all kinds… expressed through an expertly judged performance by George.” All Edinburgh Theatre Tickets: £14, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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WhAT gOeS ArOUND by liz lochhead co-produced by Cumbernauld Theatre directed by Tony Cownie Wed 30 September at 7.30pm It's been day one of rehearsals of La Ronde, that sophisticated, worldly, once-forbidden hundred-year-old classic, oft called 'a sexual daisy chain'. An actor and an actress, strangers till this morning, sit down together for a drink to break the ice. One thing leads to another...

Sex? The most fun you can have without laughing. Well, when it comes to human beings, you've got to laugh.

Two actors play seven characters in this sparkling contemporary sex comedy. A game of consequences and connections, a riff on modern mores and manners that'll entertain and make you think. Before you make that move? Aye mibbe!

Tickets: £16, Concs £12, Friends £11, Dundee Student Pass £5. No Child Concs.

Image by Alasdair Gray

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Tamasha Theatre presents

My NAMe IS…

by Sudha Bhuchar directed by philip Osment Thu 1 – Fri 2 October at 7.30pm When Gaby disappeared from her Scottish home, it was assumed that her Pakistani father Farhan, had kidnapped her. The spiralling headlines were only momentarily silenced when it emerged that Gaby may have fled of her own accord, choosing to spend her life with her father in Pakistan. To her Scottish mother Suzy’s distress, Gaby declared “my name is Ghazala” and turned her back on ‘Gaby’ and seemingly, the West.

Tickets: £14, Concs £10, Friends £9, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available.

80 mins no interval

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NS4 productions present

SINgIN’ I’M NO A BIlly, he’S A TIM

by Des Dillon Sat 3 October at 7.30pm On the day of an Old Firm clash, a Rangers and Celtic fan end up sharing a courtroom cell.

Their only hope of escape is betting on the match to pay their fines. While taking turns to watch the game on a TV through their cell door, the pair bicker their way through every entrenched cliché of ‘Scotland’s shame’ from religion to politics and national identity.

But aided by their kindly turnkey Harry – whose worries for his sick grandson help put their petty quarrels into perspective – they’re forced to reach a grudging understanding.

Des Dillon’s brilliant satire of bigotry in Scotland and its connection with the nation’s two biggest football teams first scored critical acclaim at the Fringe in 2005, and has since been a near-constant fixture in theatres in Scotland.

Warning: this production contains strong language which may be unsuitable for children.

Tickets: £16, Concs £12, Friends £11, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Talking Scarlet presents

SherlOCk hOlMeS AND The rIpper MUrDerS

by Brian Clemens Tue 6 – Sat 10 October at 7.30pm Matinees: Thu 8 & Sat 10 at 2.30pm

BSLI performance: Audio described performance: Captioned performance:

Fri 9 October at 7.30pm Sat 10 October at 2.30pm Sat 10 October at 2.30pm

The grisly serial killings in Victorian Whitechapel, dubbed by the popular press as the work of ‘Jack the Ripper’, are the talk of London, and from deep within the smog-ridden slums, yet another piercing shriek is heard.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H Watson are drawn into one of the darkest plots ever to shake the foundations of England. There are freemasons, conspiracies and corruption at the highest level of the establishment.

But for Holmes, there is a uniquely personal element to this new and terrifying case…

From the company that brought you The Ghost Train and Table Manners.

Tickets

Tue to Thu

Fri & Sat

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£19

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Concs: £4 off, Friends £5 off Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Only Child Conc available on matinees. Groups and Standby available.

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Dundee rep ensemble presents

MIDSUMMer (a play with songs)

by David greig and gordon McIntyre directed by ros philips, designed by leila kalbassi It’s raining, it’s Midsummer’s weekend in Edinburgh, and the screwed up lives of two thirty-somethings are about to collide.

He’s a failing car salesman on the fringes of the city's underworld and she’s a high-powered divorce lawyer with a taste for other people’s husbands.

She’s out of his league and he’s not her type at all. They absolutely should not sleep together, ever.

With a bag filled with cash, Helena and Bob go on a legendary weekend one midsummer in Edinburgh. Midsummer is a quirky, charming love story with songs, of bridge-burning, car chases, wedding bust-ups and self-loathing hangovers.

Midsummer will be touring Dundee and Angus community venues from 12 – 31 October.

Tickets are on sale from the individual venues as listed below.

Tickets: £5

Tour Dates Wed 14 October

Kirkton Community Centre

01382 436453

Fri 16 October

Finmill Community Centre

01382 438641

Wed 21 October

Bharatiya Ashram

01382 220023

Thu 22 October

Ardler Complex

01382 436442

Fri 23 October

Rio Community Centre, Newport-on-Tay

01382 543366

Sat 24 October

Dibble Tree, Carnoustie

01241 853946

Wed 28 October

Charleston Community Centre

01382 436723

Thu 29 October

Hilltown Project

01382 431503

Fri 30 October

Douglas Community Centre

01382 436944

Sat 31 October

Menzieshill Community Centre

01382 432967

Community Tour Main Sponsor

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vox Motus, National Theatre of Scotland and Tianjin Children’s Art Theatre present

DrAgON Wed 14 – Sat 17 October at 7pm, Thu 15 & Sat 17 October at 2pm Audio described performance: Sat 17 October at 2pm written by Oliver Emanuel conceived by Jamie Harrison, Oliver Emanuel and Candice Edmunds A show for adults, teenagers and children with vivid imaginations, Dragon returns to the Scottish stage following international dates and a run at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Tommy can’t sleep. He hasn’t been able to since his mum died a year ago. Since then, life has gone from bad to worse. His dad is a grief-stricken mess, his big sister ignores him, and he’s become a target for the school bully. Then, one restless night, Tommy goes to his bedroom window, throws back the curtain and… …a dragon is looking at him. Straight in the eye.

Dragon is an extraordinarily visual story told without words, featuring fast-moving physical theatre, puppetry and original music.

Best Show for Children and young people: Uk Theatre Awards 2014 “One of those theatrical experiences that will live forever in the memory” ★★★★ The Observer “As enthralling for adults as it was for children, it was a riveting magical experience” ★★★★★ Sunday Mail

Tickets

Tue to Thu

Fri & Sat

Matinees

£14

£19

£14

Concs: £2 off, Friends £3 off, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Concs available on matinees. Family Ticket £44 Tue – Thu, £52 Fri & Sat. Groups and Standby available.

Photo: Drew Farrell

Recommended for 9 years + The show is completely accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

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Solar Bear presents SCOTTISh preMIere

TrIBeS Tue 20 October at 7.30pm

by Nina raine directed by gerry ramage Tribes is a poignant yet biting drama about love, family and finding one’s voice.

Billy is a young man born deaf and raised in a loud, opinionated family and yet his parents and siblings never bothered to learn sign language, meaning Billy had to adapt to a hearing world.

When he meets Sylvia, a young woman from a deaf family who introduces him to Deaf culture, Billy suddenly feels confidence and a sense of belonging to a ‘tribe’ he’s never known before.

Nina Raine’s second play is a fascinating dissection of belonging, family and the limitations of communication. She won the Evening Standard Award and Critics Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright for her debut play Rabbit in 2006.

This production is presented by Solar Bear Theatre Company, who work to make theatre accessible for everyone. Solar Bear create exciting, innovative, accessible theatre.

Accessible to deaf and hearing audiences. All performances will be captioned.

Recommended age 14+. Contains strong language.

Tickets: £14, Concs £10, Friends £9, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Mike Maran productions presents

JOhN MUIr: rhApSODy IN greeN adapted for the stage from the writings of John Muir Wed 21 October at 7.30pm written & performed by Mike Maran directed by patrick Sandford sound design by Frances M lynch & herbie Clarke A Declaration of Love for the Wilderness.

John Muir explored the forests and glaciers of the Pacific North West and inspired environmental thinking all over the world. He saved the life of his climbing companion, Samuel Hall Young, on a mountain top in Alaska and rescued Young’s dog, a plucky wee terrier, called Stickeen, from a glacier crevasse. In this moving new drama, Sam Young, played by Mike Maran, celebrates the life and writing of his friend, John Muir.

If you are familiar with Mike Maran’s work (Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, The Little World of Don Camillo, A Funny Valentine, Italia n Caledonia) you’ll love this. If you haven’t seen Mike before, you will be spellbound.

“Mike, you have invented a genre into which you can cram your whole huge heart.”

The Scotsman.

Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £11, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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london Contemporary Theatre presents

pygMAlION by george Bernard Shaw Sat 24 October at 7.30pm Pygmalion is a comedy about a Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert who, as a kind of social experiment, attempts to make a lady out of uneducated flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Pygmalion probes important questions about social class, human behaviour, and relations between the sexes that are relevant to modern day society. This version will feature the brilliant music of the 60s that is loved now by people of all ages.

London Contemporary Theatre is committed to creating exciting, fast-paced Theatre and Radio Theatre. Using live original music we strive to thoroughly engage audience members with exciting and evocative theatre.

For more information please visit www.londoncontemporarytheatre.com

Tickets: £21, Concs £17, Friends £16, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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James Seabright and Climar productions present the Bridge house production

IT’S A WONDerFUl lIFe Fri 30 October at 7.30pm adapted from the Frank Capra film by Tony palermo directed by guy retallack The iconic story of idealist George Bailey, whose dreams look set to be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. Alone on a bridge, he decides that everyone would be better off without him… or would they? It falls to hapless guardian angel Clarence, to try and save him.

“Inspired! A lovely adaptation that’s both cleverly witty and movingly heartfelt.” ★★★★ The Stage “Critic’s Choice” The Guardian Guide “Deftly directed by Guy Retallack… sensationally executed.” ★★★★ The Londonist “Glorious, entertaining and heart-warming.

An absolute winner.” ★★★★★ South London Press

Tickets: £21, Concs £17, Friends £16, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

Original cast photograph by Anton Hewins

In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magical story of Frank Capra’s iconic film is retold as a radio play, complete with sound effects created live on stage. This loving tribute to the golden era of the wireless is a fresh take on a heartwarming and timely classic.

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Alice Mary Cooper presents

The BOx commissioned by harlow playhouse Sat 31 October at 2.30pm + 7.30pm In 1921, a group of postal workers in Dundee created a unique time capsule as a memorial to those who had died in The Great War. This casket, crammed with papers, lay forgotten for many years on a shelf in a sorting office. It was rediscovered in 2013 by a woman tracing her family’s history and was opened on the hundredth anniversary of the start of the war. This is the story of what was found inside.

Theatre maker and performer Alice Mary Cooper has been given special access to the photos, letters, and books inside the box by Great War Dundee. Join her as she lifts the lid and explores this extraordinary last post from the First World War. Excerpt from a letter in the time capsule: “You who read this, I wonder if the Millennium has really come in your day, if happiness and peace has at last come to the ravished nations of the world, or whether you too are straining tired eyes to the future and saying, what next?”

Commissioned by Harlow Playhouse Tickets: £14, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Following the success of James and the Giant Peach, Dundee rep ensemble brings this fantastical story to Dundee rep this Christmas.

Dundee rep ensemble presents

The WITCheS by roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood Thu 26 November – Thu 31 December at 7pm (no evening perf on 31 Dec) Standard prices: Evenings: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 December at 7pm.

Matinees: 5, 13 at December at 2.30pm peak prices: Evenings: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 December at 7pm Matinees: 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December at 2.30pm relaxed performance: Sat 12 December at 2.30pm (Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, or a learning disability. For more information please contact Box Office)

‘My darling boy, you won’t last long in this world if you don’t know how to spot a witch when you see one.’

Witches really are detestable creatures.

This is the story of courage in the face of a fiendish plan hatched by the Grand High Witch and the most mischievous gathering of witches ever assembled.

They disguise themselves as lovely ladies, when secretly they want to squish and squelch all the wretched children they despise. They don’t ride around on broomsticks; they don’t even wear black cloaks and hats.

Award-winning Dundee Rep Theatre has brought you two enthralling Roald Dahl Christmas productions and this year is excited to bring you number three with Roald Dahl’s most deliciously monstrous story, The Witches.

Luckily one boy and his grandmother know how to recognise these vile creatures, but can they get rid of them for good?

Recommended for Ages 6+

Join our young hero as he discovers the real truth about real witches.

BSLI performance: Sat 5 December at 2.30pm and Fri 11 December at 7pm Audio Described performance: Sun 13 December at 2.30pm and Thu 17 December @ 7pm Captioned performance: Sun 13 December at 2.30pm and Mon 21 December at 7pm

Tickets: previews: Thu 26 & Fri 27 November: All seats £12, Children £9. No Concs.

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Concs: SnrCitz/Unemloyed £2 off, Young Person(16-26)/Students £4 off Standard Perfs and £2 off Peak Perfs, Friends £3 off. Dundee Student Pass £5. Group and Standby available. premium seats: No Concs except Children.

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Blackeyed Theatre in association with South hill park and eastbourne Theatres presents the world premiere of

The greAT gATSBy Mon 2 – Fri 6 November at 7.30pm Matinee: Thu 5 November at 2.30pm

by F. Scott Fitzgerald adapted by Stephen Sharkey directed by eliot giuralarocca musical director ellie verkerk Immersing you in the decadence of America’s ‘Jazz Age’, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation from nationally acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre.

Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America’s ‘Roaring Twenties’ as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status.

Adapted by Stephen Sharkey, whose work includes The May Queen (Liverpool Everyman) and The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui (Liverpool Playhouse/Nottingham Playhouse), this exciting new production features fabulous live music alongside the timeless language of Fitzgerald’s Great American Novel to create a truly fresh and inspiring theatrical experience. www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk “One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre” The Stage

Tickets

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Matinees

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Concs: £4 off, Friends £5 off Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Only Child Conc available on matinees. Groups and Standby available.

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Star cast to be announced!

Mark goucher ltd presents

JeeveS AND WOOSTer Mon 9 – Wed 11 November at 7.30pm Matinee: Wed 11 November at 2.30pm Join the effervescent, aristocratic fool, Bertie Wooster and his dutiful valet, Jeeves in the critically acclaimed stage play Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, now touring the UK! When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers.

Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters.

Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates!

Tickets: £21.50, Matinee £15, Concs 18.50, Friends £17.50, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Stand by available. Only Child Conc available on Matinee.

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Tortoise in a Nutshell and Oliver emanuel present

The lOST ThINgS Thu 17 September at 10.15am, 5pm + 7.15pm It’s a world of lost things: car keys, wedding rings, dads, and a mysterious girl who is building an amazing machine.

Performed in a unique dome structure, The Lost Things is about losing things and finding things you didn’t even know you were looking for. This is a dark fairytale set in a fantastical world, where nothing is quite as it seems.

For ages 9+ Tickets: £7, Concs £6, Children £4.

Family Ticket £20. Groups and Standby available.

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Scottish Opera presents

kidO Mon 5 October at 2pm Tue 6 October at 11am + 2pm After the sell-out success of the Spring tour, our new show for 3 – 4 year olds and their carers returns this Autumn. Encouraging play and make-believe, KidO takes the infinite possibilities of everyday objects like teacups and fruit, adds a healthy dose of imagination, and makes the everyday extraordinary.

A neat and tidy man who likes everything in its place and a nesting magpie who brings chaos in her wake – can these two ever learn to live together? It looks unlikely, until a friend scoots in to help the pair live in harmony.

Directed by acclaimed children’s theatre director Lu Kemp, and with music by Katy Lavinia Cooper, KidO features a mix of live and recorded singing, opera and specially-written music, and uses vocal and body percussion to create exciting beats that children love to join in with. Come and join us in a world of sound and rhythm where anything can happen!

Tickets: £7, Concs £6, Children £4. Family Ticket £20. Groups and Standby available.

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Bonar Hall

Frozen Charlotte presents

TOO MANy peNgUINS? Tue 8 – Sat 19 December at 11am + 1pm How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much. Penguina wants someone to play with. Just one friend... Well, maybe two... Or three...

How many penguins can we get in one space? Squeeze into this fun theatrical experience, created especially for 1 – 4 year olds, to find out. It might get crowded, but we promise the arrival of the penguins, however many, will entertain and delight.

Originally created with support from Macrobert Arts Centre Tickets: £7, Concs £6, Children £4, Family Ticket £20.

Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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BIg COUNTry

+ SUppOrT FrOM NICOlA MADIll Tue 29 September at 7.30pm

BIG COUNTRY PRESENT THEIR ‘TRAVELLING MEDICINE SHOW’ THE BEST OF BIG COUNTRY – ACOUSTIC. Celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums. “ Timeless anthems for a very Big Country… a body of work that sweeps away the test of time.”

Lancashire Evening Post Tickets £20, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Simon Fielder productions and Individiual entertainment ltd present

BUDDy hOlly & The CrICkeTerS Thu 22 October at 7.30pm This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

Tickets £19, Concs £17, Friends £16, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available. No Child concession.

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ChrISTINe BOvIll’S pIAF CeNTeNAry TOUr Wed 28 October at 7.30pm A young girl’s chance discovery of an old record...

France’s greatest musical icon...

The journey begins...

“There is something exhilarating about seeing a performance of this calibre.” Northern Ireland Culture “Grown men wept.” EdinburghFestival.org “Something that will stay with you for the rest of your life.” Sunday Times Tickets: £16, Concs £12, Friends £11, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available.

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Comedy

Bonar Hall

JUST lAUgh Fri 18 September at 8pm, Fri 9 October at 8pm Fri 13 November at 8pm, Fri 4 December at 8pm Fri 29 January at 8pm Each month ,Just Laugh comedy clubs will bring fantastic comedians to Dundee from the UK stand up circuit.

We’ll do it all. All you need to do is come along and laugh. Just Laugh comedy clubs are based in Tayside, but have taken comedy shows throughout the world from Stornoway to Singapore. The shows at Dundee Rep will be a world class showcase of UK and international acts. Each show will have 4 comedians, one to host the show and introduce the other three.

Come along and anticipate that you will Just laugh.

Tickets: £12, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available.

Comedy

emma Brunjes productions present

NINA CONTI IN yOUr FACe Thu 29 October at 7.30pm This year, Nina will create a new show each night by plucking inspiration from the audience. Strap into the mask as Nina gets in your face. With the help of Monkey and a bag of tricks, truly anything can happen in this unmissable improvised adventure of hilarious witchery.

Tickets: £18.50. Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available.

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MZA & Chill productions present

CrAIg hIll PlAyInG wITh My SElfIE! Sat 7 November at 7.30pm Get snap happy with Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure for an evening of gloriously camp, no-holds-barred comedy… live and unleashed!

Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Craig flashing his kilt pins, striking a pose and calling for 'Lights, Camera... and, most definitely, Action!’

The Independent has raved that Craig was ”Riotously funny… he’s that rare thing, a naturally funny comedian.” and we absolutely agree! Book early for this deliciously wicked evening of pure, unadulterated fun.

Bring your Auntie…

Bring your Hubby…

Bring your Selfie! www.mrcraighill.com Tickets £17.50, Concs £13.50, Friends £12.50, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available. No Child Conc.

Comedy

Bonar Hall

laughlines ltd present

Del & rODNey A COMEDY DINNER SHOW Thu 19 – Sat 21 November at 7.30pm (Dinner served at 8pm) Your hosts for the evening are the crème brûlée of Peckham, who look like Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert and friends will bring fun for a site-specific themed comedy experience.

With funny live songs, laughter, music, and interaction, this promises an evening of side-splitting unforgettable nostalgic entertainment as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have!

Tickets: £29.50 (includes a 3 course set meal)

Box Office: 01382 223530 | dundeerep.co.uk

scottishdancetheatre.com

Dance Theatre

Joan Clevillé Dance presents

plAN B FOr UTOpIA Fri 18 September at 8pm Choreographer Joan Clevillé (former dancer at Scottish Dance Theatre) is back at Dundee Rep with his first touring work. Playful and thought provoking, Plan B for Utopia is a fresh and original combination of dance, theatre and storytelling, exploring the cycles of hope and failure that drive our personal and collective lives. www.joanclevilledance.com BSL interpreted by Lesley Crerar. Free post show talk Tickets: £12, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

There are workshops attached to this show – for more information please contact Lottie@joanclevilledance.com

Dance

vision Mechanics present

IN her ShADOWS Fri 23 October at 8pm A dance-mindscape featuring aerial and physical theatre which is supported by stunning visual projections and haunting music.

Two female performers tell the story of Amy, who after being overseas for years, returns home to Scotland to face challenges. Amy is tested, pushed and thrown into her own mental turmoil.

Tickets: £12, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

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Caroline Bowditch presents

FAllINg IN lOve WITh FrIDA Sat 31 October & Sun 1 November at 8pm Caroline Bowditch presents her intimate and enticing show exploring the life, loves and legacy of painter Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954), exposing little-known facts about the infamous woman, remembered for her art. Falling in love with Frida is the reclaiming of a disabled artist, a love like obsession, an enquiry into how we shape what we are remembered for. Affinities and parallels are drawn and the tale of 'the great concealer' is skillfully revealed through powerful yet fragile bodies. www.carolinebowditch.com Free post show and BSL interpretation by Yvonne Strain There are workshops attached to this show – for more information please contact vicvicelectric@hotmail.com Tickets: £14, Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

Dance Theatre

The greAT BIg DANCe ShOW Thu 12 & Fri 13 November at 7.30pm The Great Big Dance Show is greater, bigger and dancier than ever!

Two different programmes from Dundee Dance Partnership groups, local guest groups and more from farther afield across two nights.

Check out www.scottishdancetheatre.com from 14 September for each night’s programming detail.

Tickets: £9, Concs £6, Friends £5, Family Ticket £25.

Dundee Student Pass £5. Groups and Standby available.

Box Office: 01382 223530 | dundeerep.co.uk

scottishdancetheatre.com

Dance Theatre

Marc Brew presents

FOr NOW, I AM...

Sat 14 November at 8pm Stripped back – for the first time since his car accident in 1997 – Brew (former Associate Director Fellow at Scottish Dance Theatre) creates an intimate new solo that engages directly with his body as it is now, exploring what it is to be broken, reborn, purified, and to reconcile being in the world in an entirely new way. “harrowing beauty and luminous, life-affirming spirit.” ★★★★★ The Herald Tickets: £14, Children £9, Dundee Student Pass £5

Dance Theatre

BreAkIN’ rUleS Sat 30 January at 8pm Breakin' Rules is an evening of the best hip hop dance crews on the Scottish scene, curated by Tony Thrills.

Showcasing a breadth of styles, from straight up raw throw downs to intricate and intriguing dance theatre, this is an extraordinary night of dance. Lock it down in your diary!

Tickets: £10, Concs £6, Friends £5, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Groups and Standby available.

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Dance Dance

SCOTTISh DANCe TheATre AT The eDINBUrgh FeSTIvAl FrINge

yAMA Scottish Dance theatre is delighted to be selected again this year as part of Made in Scotland – a showcase of World Class Scottish theatre, dance and music at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Following its world premiere in Dundee in 2014, Damien Jalet's critically acclaimed YAMA returns as a new full length work performing at Zoo Southside. YAMA is inspired by the pagan and animist rituals practiced among the mountains of Tohoku, Japan. Gathering energy as it grows, Jalet’s awe -inspiring choreography leaving its tingle under the skin.

“Profound, powerful and hugely demanding..” ★★★★ The Herald “mesmerising brilliance.” ★★★★★The Skinny Recommended age 12+. Contains scenes of partial nudity Tickets: £14/£12 I Zoo Southside I Aug 22 – 29 (not 25) 7:50pm zoofestival.co.uk

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Creative Learning

CreATIve leArNINg As Scotland’s largest theatre based Creative Learning department, Rep Creative Learning (RCL) works with an average of 27,000 people every year. We work with people of all ages and abilities through a diverse, inspiring and accessible range of theatre based participation, performance and learning opportunities both within and outwith the theatre.

Whatever your age or experience, there are many ways to get involved with Rep Creative Learning.

For more information on any of the below, please phone us on 01382 342660, email msandeman@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or go online.

Examples of this season’s programme include: Autumn Masterclasses for young people and Adults

The witches – Family Fun Days Fri 23 October, 10 – 12pm OR 2 – 4pm Come along to the theatre for a morning or afternoon of drama, storytelling and art!

Suitable for children aged 3 – 10 years and their adults Tickets: £8 per adult/child OR a group ticket (4 people) for £28 Careers Day Tue 11 November, 4 – 7pm Interested in a career in theatre? Then come along to our Careers Day to find out more! Take part in workshops led by industry professionals, chat to college and university representatives from across Scotland and find out everything you need to know about routes into the industry.

Directing Masterclass The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil Wed 16 September, 6 – 8pm (14 – 18 years) Thu 24 September, 6 – 8pm (adults) Delivered by director Joe Douglas, this practical workshop will explore the process behind bringing the show to stage, key directorial decisions and why the play is as relevant today as it was when written.

Cost: £25, Conc £20 Clowning/physical Theatre Masterclass

enterprise @ the rep Thu 3 and Fri 4 December This unique skills development event involves 60 young people working alongside theatre professionals in every department of the theatre for two-whole days. Pupils also gain experience in a job application and interview process.

Presentation and performance of work Fri 4 Dec at 5pm. Tickets available at Box Office The witches Christmas Workshops

Tue 20 October, 12 – 4pm (14 – 18s), 5 – 9pm (adults)

Throughout November and Deember, 1hr

Join theatre maker Scott Gilmour in this exciting workshop, where participants will explore physical theatre and clowning techniques.

To support your visit to our ever popular Christmas show we are once again offering fun and interactive pre-show workshops for your class!

Cost: £40, Conc £32

Cost: £35 or FREE if tickets for production booked and paid by Fri 11 September.

Scottish Dance Theatre offers a programme of evening and Saturday dance classes led by experienced tutors in our wheelchair accessible studio at Dundee Rep. The company also offers a range of engaging events to give insight into the current productions.

Please visit www.scottishdancetheatre.com to find out the latest information. You can also download the latest class booklet or pick up a copy at Box Office.

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Box Office: 01382 223530 | dundeerep.co.uk

Bonar Hall

Theatre Frozen light present

The FOreST Fri 30 October at 10.30am, 1pm + 4pm An intriguing multi-sensory tale which immerses audiences in a world full of new sights, sounds, smells and sensations; The Forest is the unmissable new production from Frozen Light.

The Forest is an adventure for teenagers and adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and their companions.

Please note that The Forest is for an audience of six 13 – 19 year olds with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and their companions (free of charge). 12 tickets for additional friends and family are also available.

Tickets: £10

Creative Learning

Bonar Hall

luminate Festival 2015

The BeAUTIFUl peOple Thu 15 October at 2.30pm + 7.30pm We are the beautiful people. We define beauty as power, love, strength, resilience and hope. We live with years of experience that enhances our beauty day by day and year by year. And then one day we were asked the question; 'when have you felt most beautiful'?

The Beautiful People is created and performed by the Rep 60+ company as part of the Luminate Festival and funded by the Rank Foundation.

Tickets: £7, Concs £5, Friends & Children £4.

Groups and Standby available.

Theatre / Dance / Music / Comedy / Creative Learning / Family

LOCAL. FRESH. UNIQUE. Experience Encore, Dundee Rep’s multi award-winning restaurant.

Encore, Tay Square, Dundee Book now on 01382 206699 www.encoredundee.co.uk

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What’s on at a glance Theatre Dance Music Comedy Creative Learning Family August Fri 14

Just laugh

8pm

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Wed 19 – Sat22

Jesus Christ Superstar

7.30pm

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2.30pm & 7.30pm

4

The Cheviot, The Stag 2.30pm and the Black, Black Oil & 7.30pm Matinees: Thus 17 & 24 and Sats 19 & 26 September at 2.30pm Post-show discussion Wed 16 September BSLI perf: Fri 25 at 7.30pm Audio perf: Sat 26 at 2.30pm Captioned perf: Sat 26 at 2.30pm

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Wed 26 – Sat 29 Absent Friends Matinee: Sat 29 August at 2.30pm September Wed 9 – Sat 26

Thu 17

The lost Things

10.15am, 5pm 22 & 7.15pm

Fri 18

Just laugh

8pm

25

Fri 18

plan B For Utopia

8pm

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Fri 25 – Sat 26

The Bridge

8pm

5

Tue 29

Big Country

7.30pm

24

Wed 30

What goes Around Comes Around

7.30pm

6

Thu 1 – Fri 2

My Name Is...

7.30pm

7

Sat 3

Singin' I'm No A Billy he's A Tim

7.30pm

8

Sherlock holmes & The ripper Murders Matinees: Thu 8 & Sat 10 at 2.30pm BSLI Perf Fri 9 at 7.30pm Audio described perf: Sat 10 at 2.30pm Captioned perf: Sat 10 at 2.30pm

2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Mon 5 – Tue 6

kidO

11am & 2pm

22

Fri 9

Just laugh

8pm

25

Wed 14 – Sat 17 Dragon Matinees: Thu 15 & Sat 17 October at 2pm Audio described perf: Sat 17 October at 2pm

2pm & 7pm

12

Thu 15

rCl – The Beautiful people

2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Tue 20

Tribes

7.30pm

13

Wed 21

John Muir: rhapsody In green

7.30pm

14

Thu 22

Buddy holly & The Cricketers

7.30pm

24

Fri 23

In her Shadows

8pm

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October

Tue 6 – Sat 10

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October Sat 24

pygmalion

7.30pm

15

Wed 28

Christine Bovill's piaf Centenary Tour

7.30pm

24

Thu 29

Nina Conti: In your Face

7.30pm

24

Fri 30

It's A Wonderful life

7.30pm

16

Fri 30

The Forest

10.30am, 1pm 32 & 4pm

Sat 31 Oct – Sun 01 Nov

Falling in love with Frida

8pm

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Sat 31

The Box

2.30pm & 7.30pm

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2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Matinee: Sat 31 October at 2.30pm November Mon 2 – Fri 6

The great gatsby

Matinee: Thu 5 November at 2:30pm Sat 7

Craig hill – playing with my Selfie!

7.30pm

26

Mon 9 –Wed 11

Jeeves and Wooster

2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Matinee: Wed 11 November at 2:30pm Thu 12 & Fri 13

SDT – great Big Dance Show

7.30pm

28

Fri 13

Just laugh

8pm

25

Sat 14

For Now, I Am

8pm

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Thu 19, Fri 20 & Sat 21

Del & rodney – The Comedy Dinner Show

7.30pm

26

December Thu 26 Nov The Witches 7pm – Thu 31 Dec Matinees: 5, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 22 – 24, 26 – 31 December at 2.30pm Relaxed Performance: Sat 12 December at 2.30pm BSLI perf: Sat 5 at 2.30pm & Fri 11 at 7pm Audio perf: Sun 13 at 2.30pm & Thu 17 at 7pm Captioned perf: Sun 13 at 2.30pm & Mon 21 at 7pm

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Fri 4

Just laugh

8pm

25

Tue 8 – Sat 19

Too Many penguins

11am & 1pm

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Fri 29

Just laugh

8pm

25

Sat 30

Breakin’ rules

8pm

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January

hOW TO BOOk

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Telephone booking is available until half an hour before the performance.

In person At Box Office during opening hours.

By phone Call the Box Office during opening hours on 01382 223530. We accept debit cards, Mastercard, & Visa. Unpaid reservations are held for 3 days.

Online Visit www.dundeerep.co.uk, you can even choose your own seats.

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Standby tickets are available half an hour before the performance and on full price tickets only. Standby tickets are limited in number.

Dundee Student pass Dundee Student Pass tickets are available to students with current and valid identification cards from Dundee universities or colleges.

Tickets are limited to one per personal caller on the day of the performance.

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Full conditions of sale are available at Box office and on our website. *A £1.50 per transaction administration fee will be applied to all phone, counter and internet bookings when a credit or debit card is used.

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