SEASON GUIDE 2018/19
Photography: Aly Wight
Welcome to The Lyceum
I don’t know about you, but as the news seems to get ever darker I am increasingly in the mood for theatre that not only reflects the world around us but also provides a big dollop of respite - epic, timeless tales of the human spirit that can bring us cheer, excite us and fortify us.
The Artistic Director’s Development fund allows us to create ambitious and innovative productions like Local Hero.
I have put together a season of plays for next year with that aspiration in mind - some really big stories to bolster the spirits from a collection of names that deserve to be up in lights: William Shakespeare, Edmond Rostand, Edwin Morgan, J.M. Barrie, Ella Hickson, John Webster, Zinnie Harris and Bill Forsyth. I feel sure these are stories that will captivate you as they have me and we will be pulling out all the stops to bring them to the stage in remarkable productions. I hope that they will be stories that stay with you, that you can carry into the future – talismans against troubled times! Please join me for our free Talk Show events where we dive deep into these productions with a panel of exciting thinkers.
To find out how to donate to the fund, please visit lyceum.org.uk/support or call 0131 248 4831
David Greig, Artistic Director
The Plays Book now to see it all from the best seats in the house at a big saving! Become a Season Ticket Holder to see Twelfth Night, Cyrano de Bergerac, Touching the Void, Local Hero and The Duchess [of Malfi] and save up to 26%* Plus Season Ticket Holders get discounts on our Christmas show Wendy and Peter Pan For more details and to buy your Season Ticket see back page. Individual tickets are on sale now. *Saving based on premium seats for a Saturday Matinee
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Twelfth Night
14 September - 6 October 2018 PAGE 4 - 5
Cyrano de Bergerac
12 October – 3 November 2018 PAGE 6 - 7
Wendy and Peter Pan
29 November 2018 – 5 January 2019 PAGE 8 - 9
Touching the Void
24 January – 16 February 2019 PAGE 10 - 11
Local Hero
19 March – 20 April 2019 PAGE 12 - 13
The Duchess [of Malfi] 17 May – 8 June 2019
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William Shakespeare
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“If music be the food of love, play on...” In Shakespeare’s bittersweet comedy genders blur, boundaries are crossed and the world is turned upside down, all with music as the engine for these bacchanalian shenanigans. Director Wils Wilson saturates this tale of magic and wonder with all the psychedelia and bohemian delight of the ‘summer of love’. Desire and grief collide in a heady cocktail as hidden emotions are aroused in a quartet of lovers. Meanwhile frivolity is edged with cruelty as the puritanical Malvolio, transformed for a time into a Technicolor alter-ego, is humiliated and abandoned; a man marooned, left behind by a generation he will never understand. So join Viola (or is that her twin brother Sebastian?), Orsino, Olivia, Toby Belch and his sidekick Andrew Aguecheek, and the rest of the household for Shakespeare’s most sparkling cocktail of wit and deep feeling. It’s sure to be the party of the year! Lyceum Associate Artist Wils Wilson’s vibrant production, performed by actormusicians, will include a score by Welsh Music Prize winner, Meilyr Jones, whose bold and beautiful compositions intertwine early music with contemporary tones. Co-produced with Bristol Old Vic. Production supported by The Lyceum Patrons.
14 September – 6 October 2018 DIRECTOR
Wils Wilson
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Monday 17 September, 7.30pm £10 (Preview tickets on sale from 13 August)
Evenings
Tuesday through Saturdays, 7.30pm £16 - £32
Matinees from 19 September
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm £14 - £28.50
Season Ticket Saving See back page
WHY NOT TRY...
A range of free events tailored to each show
Post-Show Discussion Tuesday 25 September
LYT Curtain Raiser
Friday 28 September
Talk Show
Friday 5 October See pages 16-21 for more details
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28-29 or visit lyceum.org.uk/access Please refer to pages 28-29 for Performance Diary and pages 26-27 for booking information
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Photography: Mihaela Bodlovic
By Edmond Rostand Translated By Edwin Morgan 4
“But think: your mooth, ma wurds, collaboration! She’ll melt, she’ll no resist that conflagration!” A passionate comedy of love, war and noses. The hugely romantic Cyrano de Bergerac is given a Caledonian heart in a new production of Edwin Morgan’s legendary Scots translation directed by Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill. The swashbuckling and flamboyant Cyrano has a personality as large as his nose but it’s this facial carbuncle that prevents him from revealing his love for Roxanne. He lends his poetic skills instead to the more outwardly handsome Christian, who wins Roxanne’s heart through his passionate ghost-written letters. Through the years, Cyrano continues to put quill to parchment, risking his life in the process, to express his true feelings for the woman who sees him only as a rambunctious uncle until it’s almost too late… An epic ensemble of actors and musicians use Morgan’s potent Scots verse to create a fresh take on this enduringly popular classic, first seen in a legendary production by Communicado 25 years ago. Brian Ferguson (A Number) plays the irresistible title character, while Tom Piper (Rhinoceros) designs a breathtaking set, with costumes from iconic British fashion designer Pam Hogg. Co-produced with National Theatre of Scotland and Citizens Theatre.
12 October – 3 November 2018 DIRECTOR
Dominic Hill
CAST INCLUDES
Brian Ferguson as Cyrano de Bergerac
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Friday 12 October, 7.30pm £10 (Preview tickets on sale from 10 September)
Evenings
Tuesday through Saturdays, 7.30pm £16 - £32
Matinees from 13 October
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm £14 - £28.50
Season Ticket Saving See back page
WHY NOT TRY...
A range of free events tailored to each show
Post-Show Discussion
Tuesday 23 October
Talk Show
Friday 26 October
LYT Curtain Raiser Friday 26 October
See pages 16-21 for more details
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28-29 or visit lyceum.org.uk/access Please refer to pages 28-29 for Performance Diary and pages 26-27 for booking information
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CHRISTMAS 2018
“Second star on the right and straight on till morning” Follow the fearless Wendy as she flies with Peter to Neverland – a world full of dastardly pirates, raucous boys and feisty fairies. In an adaptation with all the magic and wonder of J. M. Barrie’s beloved original, Wendy and Peter find themselves in the kingdom of Lost Boys where the black-hearted Captain Hook is determined to destroy all before him. Together with Peter and the boys, Wendy enlists the fearsome Tiger-Lilly and spirited Tinkerbell to try and save Neverland from the jaws of destruction. Director Eleanor Rhode brings Wendy & Peter Pan to the stage in a production brimming with theatrical invention. So join us at The Lyceum this Christmas for an adventure bristling with sword fights, fairy dust and flying - all you have to do is believe! Flying supported by Stephen Dunn. DAY
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
29 November 2018 – 5 January 2019 DIRECTOR
Eleanor Rhode
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Thursday 29 November, 7pm £10 (Preview tickets on sale from 29 October)
TICKET PRICES Children’s ticket price appears in brackets
Grand Circle and Stalls Gold dates £30 (£20) Silver dates £27 (£18)
Upper Circle and Side View Stalls and Grand Circle Gold dates £22 (£12) Silver dates £20 (£10)
Grand Circle Boxes Gold dates £95 Silver dates £85 Includes all 4 seats
Festive Four Ticket Deal
Gold dates £85 Silver dates £75 Four tickets which must include at least one guest under 18
Season Ticket Holder Offer Save up to £7* per ticket
This production is not included in the Season Ticket for 2018/19 *Saving based on full ticket price on a peak performance.
Recommended for all ages 5 and upward
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2PM
7PM 7PM
For icon key see pages 28-29 TICKETS 0131 248 4848
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Based on the book by Joe Simpson Adapted by David Greig
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WORLD PREMIERE
“Life can deal you an amazing hand. Do you play it steady, bluff like crazy or go all in?” What happens when you look death squarely in the face, and how do you find the strength to crawl back towards life? Joe Simpson’s memoir Touching the Void, an international bestseller and BAFTA-winning film sensation, charts his struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. The heart of the story is Joe Simpson’s mental battle as he teeters on the very brink of death and despair in a crevasse from which he can’t possibly climb to safety. Also unforgettable is the appalling dilemma of Simon Yates, perched on an unstable snow-cliff, battered by freezing winds and desperate to rescue the injured Simpson, who hangs from a rope below him. Knowing that they will both ultimately fall into the void, he makes the critical decision to cut the rope, changing both of their lives forever.
24 January – 16 February 2019 DIRECTOR
Tom Morris
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Thursday 24 January, 7.30pm £10 (Preview tickets on sale from 17 December)
Evenings
Tuesday through Saturdays, 7.30pm £16 - £32
Matinees
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm £14 - £28.50
Season Ticket Saving See back page
WHY NOT TRY...
A range of free events tailored to each show
The Lyceum’s Artistic Director David Greig brings his award-winning writing skills to the first stage adaptation of this nail-biting adventure, rich in psychodrama and suspense. Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic, Tom Morris (The Grinning Man, War Horse, Swallows & Amazons), lends his visionary directing style to the show.
Talk Show
Co-produced with Bristol Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton & Fuel.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Monday 4 February
Post-Show Discussion Tuesday 5 February
LYT Curtain Raiser Friday 8 February
See pages 16-21 for more details
See pages 28-29 or visit lyceum.org.uk/access Please refer to pages 28-29 for Performance Diary and pages 26-27 for booking information
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BOOK BY
BILL FORSYTH AND DAVID GREIG MUSIC & LYRICS BY
MARK KNOPFLER BASED ON THE SCREENPLAY OF THE ORIGINAL FILM, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY BILL FORSYTH
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WORLD PREMIERE
“We’re gonna be rich… filthy dirty rich!” A wry comedy about a man who sets out to buy a beach, but ends up losing his heart to a village, Bill Forsyth’s magical Local Hero takes to the stage with new music and songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler. Ambitious Texan oil executive Mac MacIntyre arrives in Scotland on a mission to buy a small seaside village and replace it with a refinery. It’s the deal of a lifetime, but Mac soon finds out that putting a price on this scenic spot is more complicated than he bargained for. Before the locals get rich, they must decide what a village is worth – a Maserati? A million? A marriage? Or is feeling at home worth more than even oil money can buy? Treasured by a generation in Scotland and loved far and wide, Local Hero is one of the defining moments of Scottish storytelling. Now the original creators of the international hit film and bestselling soundtrack Bill Forsyth and Mark Knopfler have teamed up with The Lyceum’s Artistic Director David Greig to create this brand new musical stage production with a multi-award winning creative team. Co-produced with The Old Vic. This production is generously supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland and presented by special arrangement with Neal Street Productions and Patrick Daly of Caledonia Productions
19 March – 20 April 2019 PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 March, 7.30pm £15 – £25 (allocated seating, on sale from 3 July) Additional £10 previews with unreserved seating to be released in due course.
Evenings
Tuesday through Thursdays, 7.30pm £18 - £45 Friday and Saturday, 7.30pm £20 - £49.50
Matinees from 27 March Wednesdays, 2pm £16 - £37 Saturdays, 2pm £18 - £45
Season Ticket Saving See back page
WHY NOT TRY...
A range of free events tailored to each show
Post-Show Discussion Tuesday 2 April
Talk Show
To be announced See pages 16-21 for more details
Principal Production Sponsor
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Including a Relaxed Performance see pages 28-29 or visit lyceum.org.uk/access
Supported by
Please refer to pages 28-29 for Performance Diary and pages 26-27 for booking information
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THE DUCHESS [OF MALFI]
BY JOHN WEBSTER ADAPTED BY ZINNIE HARRIS
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“Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust.” Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi is the most thrilling and chilling of the Jacobean revenge tragedies – an exploration of male rage and female resistance as two brothers try and control their sister, block her marriage and repress her agency with fatal results.
It was these themes of patriarchy versus female empowerment which convinced Zinnie Harris that the play is ripe for an adaptation which chimes with our contemporary concerns surrounding the abuse of male power. Webster’s dark tale of bloody treachery will be fuelled and retooled by Zinnie Harris’ insight, vivid imagery and dazzling prose which have been so heralded in her great adaptation of The Oresteia, This Restless House, (Citizens Theatre and National Theatre of Scotland) and her more recent versions of Ibsen’s The Master Builder (West Yorkshire Playhouse) and Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, which sold out at the Edinburgh International Festival and returned to great acclaim for The Lyceum Season 2017/18. She’ll also be directing the show, a welcome return after her awardwinning production of A Number seen on The Lyceum stage in 2017.
17 May – 8 June 2019 DIRECTOR
Zinnie Harris
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews
Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Monday 20 May, 7.30pm £10 (Preview tickets on sale from 15 April)
Evenings
Tuesday through Saturdays, 7.30pm £16 - £32
Matinees from 22 May
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm £14 - £28.50
Season Ticket Saving See back page
WHY NOT TRY...
A range of free events tailored to each show
Post-Show Discussion Tuesday 28 May
LYT Curtain Raiser Friday 31 May
Talk Show
Friday 7 June See pages 16-21 for more details
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28-29 or visit lyceum.org.uk/access Please refer to pages 28-29 for Performance Diary and pages 26-27 for booking information
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THE The Lyceum at the Festivals LYCEUM AT THE FESTIVALS Playing With Books
Following the success of last year’s events we present a co-production with Edinburgh International Book Festival, a theatrical exploration of scenes from three bestselling books with music, followed by a discussion with the creative teams.
THE ONE HUNDRED NIGHTS OF HERO
by Isabel Greenberg Saturday 11 August, 5.15pm
A gorgeous follow-up to her graphic novel The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, Isabel Greenberg’s The One Hundred Nights of Hero is set in the same world. It’s a rich tapestry of folk tales and myths highlighting a secret legacy of female storytellers. Playwright Ella Hickson will produce a short theatrical response to the graphic novel, with actors, a musician and a director. Then, Greenberg joins them on stage to discuss her work.
HOW TO BE BOTH
by Ali Smith Saturday 18 August, 4.30pm Brave, innovative and multi-award winning, Ali Smith’s How to Be Both is the dualnarrative novel that confirms her as one of Britain’s most talented living writers. Theatre-makers Julia Taudevin and Clare Duffy work with actors and a musician to create a 45-minute live performance inspired by the book. Afterwards, they are joined on stage by Ali Smith to discuss her unforgettable novel.
SIGNS PRECEDING THE END OF THE WORLD
by Yuri Herrera Saturday 25 August, 6.30pm
Mexican novelist Yuri Herrera’s Signs Preceding the End of the World charts the border between Mexico and the USA; a political hot potato since Donald Trump’s election. We present a theatrical exploration of scenes from the graphic novel, created with a director and playwright Linda McLean, followed by a discussion with members of the creative team. 14
DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY
By Muriel Spark Sunday 19 August, 5.30pm
Several of Spark’s novels have been adapted for theatre and film, but Doctors of Philosophy is the only one she wrote specially for the stage. In partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival we present a rehearsed reading of the entire play. Hardly ever seen on stage since its London premiere in 1962, this is a very special one-off performance edited by David Greig and directed by Marilyn Imrie. The actors; the scenery; reality itself: everything is unreliable in this astonishing piece of theatre which demonstrates Muriel Spark at the peak of her powers. In a London theatre world dominated by ‘angry young men’, a sophisticated play by a Scottish middle-class woman was destined to gain little traction in the 1960s. Now its time has finally come.
PERFORMANCES & PRICES All performances take place in The Speigeltent at Edinburgh International Book Festival in Charlotte Square Gardens.
Evenings
£15 [£12 concessions] Edinburgh International Book Festival events go on sale to the general public on 26 June but a limited number of tickets to these performances are available to Lyceum audiences now via our Box Office.
Photography: Aly Wight
LOVE SONG TO LAVENDER MENACE
ANE SATYRE OF THE THRIE ESTAITIS
by James Ley
by Sir David Lindsay
Directed by Ros Philips 3 – 26 August 2018 Tech Cube Zero, Summerhall Part of Made in Scotland at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Directed by Joe Douglas Dramaturgy by Ian Brown Tuesday 7 August 2018 Part of Edinburgh International Festival
Tickets tickets.edfringe.com | 0131 226 0000 It’s 1982 and on Edinburgh’s Forth Street, two friends Bob and Sigrid are opening their new lesbian, gay and feminist book shop, ‘Lavender Menace’. A trailblazing venture that will become the beating heart for Edinburgh’s LGBT community.
“A play for our time that speaks volumes about cities and change” The Scotsman “Celebratory... a thoroughly entertaining and important piece of LGBT social history” The Stage “A stunningly beautiful play” The Reviews Hub A beautifully funny and moving exploration of the love and passion it takes to make something happen and the loss that is felt when you have to let it go, Love Song to Lavender Menace returns to Edinburgh after its sold-out Lyceum run in 2017.
Tickets eif.co.uk | 0131 473 2000 (Returns Only) 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of Tyrone Guthrie’s legendary production of Sir David Lindsay’s seminal 16th-century play Ane Satyre of The Thrie Estaitis, which was performed at Assembly Hall as part of the 1948 International Festival. Since then, numerous directors and writers have taken different approaches to this bold and, at times, contentious work. Director Joe Douglas and playwright Ian Brown – whose first original play, Carnegie, was produced at The Lyceum in 1973 – have interrogated the play and considered how it might be presented for a contemporary audience. Along with a company of actors, they will prepare a presentation of rehearsed sections of the play and a discussion about the nature of this unique work and its place in 21st-century theatre. Co-presented by Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, the Edinburgh International Festival and National Theatre of Scotland.
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FREE
Talk Show
Photography: Chris Scott
FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER, 5PM
Twelfth Night
The Whirligig of Time – Shakespeare, Psychedelia and the ‘60s
Fresh insight, music and ideas from unexpected places.
We invite artists, authors and thinkers to come and watch a show with us. Hosted by David Greig, they take to the stage to share their response to the themes of the play with our audiences. Expect ideas, insight and stimulation through short talks, song, music, poetry and conversation.
Last season’s contributors include Dr Barbara Helm, who discussed bird migration in relation to Enoch Powell for What Shadows; jazz singer Christine Bovill, who mulled over the theme of Europe for Cockpit; Richard Jobson of Scottish band the Skids told stories of his friendship with the extraordinary Marguerite Duras for The Lover; and Turkish journalist and documentarian Can Dündar discussed censorship and politics for Rhinoceros. The events are free but ticketed. Keep watching our website for information and updates on our guest speakers.
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Panel includes Andrew Greig, Mike Heron and Tim Crouch
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER, 5PM
Cyrano de Bergerac Hidden Love
Panel includes Christopher Whyte and Liz Lochhead
MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 7PM
Touching the Void The Will to Survive
Panel includes Dr Mike Stroud OBE
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Local Hero Scottish Stories
FRIDAY 7 JUNE, 5PM
The Duchess [of Malfi]
Why Do We Want Blood (Particularly the Blood of Women)
This project is supported by James and Morag Anderson
FREE
Photography: Aly Wight
Free Family Open Day Sunday 21 October 2018, 10am – 4pm FREE
Join us as we throw open our doors and welcome you for a free, fun family day out inspired by our Christmas show, Wendy and Peter Pan.
Featuring a range of activities for both adults and children, there’s plenty to get involved in. Try your hand at some themed craft activities, get creative in one of our drama workshops or head off on our treasure hunt for the chance to win a family ticket to a selected performance of Wendy and Peter Pan.
You can even play dress up in some of our favourite costumes and explore the hidden spaces at The Lyceum on one of our guided backstage tours! So whether you’re looking for a fun day out, the chance to learn something new or an opportunity just to enjoy creative time together, there’s something for everyone at this annual event.
“The most fantastic day out!” “An entertaining event where all the family could contribute” “Pure dead brilliant” Participants from last year’s Free Family Open Day TICKETS 0131 248 4848
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All activities are free to attend and most are open on a drop-in basis. Backstage tours and drama workshops have limited capacity and require a ticket. Booking for these events will open in September and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. For more information, please keep an eye on our website: lyceum.org.uk 17
Photography: Alan McCredie
Take Part POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS
ADULT WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Join us in the stalls post-show to meet members of each production’s cast and creative team and delve deeper into the stories on stage.
Our adult programme aims to give our audiences added insight into the process behind each main stage show. Our programme provides a range of practical workshops with different practices to suit each show such as directing, acting, devising, creative writing and musical direction. These classes are ideal for theatre enthusiasts and we welcome people of all skill levels, abilities and experience.
TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Twelfth Night TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER Cyrano de Bergerac TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY Touching the Void TUESDAY 2 APRIL Local Hero
FULL DAY WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY 28 MAY The Duchess [of Malfi]
• Suitable for all ages 14+ • All workshops run on Saturdays from 10am – 4.30pm
Tickets: FREE! No ticket required When: After the evening’s performance Where: Stalls
BACKSTAGE TOURS Get an insight behind the scenes of The Lyceum on this family-friendly backstage tour. You will get the chance to tour our grand Victorian theatre located in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. Hear about the theatrical history of the building from its beginnings in 1883, to the forming of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company, through to David Greig’s new artistic vision. You can grace the stage, visit the green room, see the dressing rooms and find out about the technical side of a production. Suitable for anyone aged over 5. Tours are only available by prearrangement for groups of a minimum of 10, £5 adults, £3 under 18s. Visit lyceum.org.uk to learn more
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Twelfth Night: Directing Shakespeare
22 September 2018 Scared of tackling Shakespeare? Interested in finding out the role of a Director? Then come along to our Directing Shakespeare workshop with one of our professional Directors accompanied by a professional actor. This workshop will give participants an insight into the directorial decisions and concepts behind our production of Twelfth Night.
Wendy and Peter Pan: Pixie Dust Storytelling
17 November 2018 Come and explore the world of J.M Barrie’s most famous story, Peter Pan in this creative writing and storytelling workshop. Learn about playwright Ella Hickson’s adaptation of the classic fairytale and our Christmas production. “With faith, trust and a pixie dust” participants will get the opportunity to let their own stories and creative writing flourish.
Local Hero: Musical Direction
30 March 2019 Music has become a key part of Lyceum productions over the past few seasons, so join one of our musical theatre professionals to explore how music is used within theatre. Participants will explore key music ideas within contemporary theatre and the growing trend of actor-musicians. This workshop will also offer an insight into our World Premiere production of Local Hero. This workshop is designed to suit everyone, from people with very little musical experience to those with a good knowledge of music.
The Duchess [of Malfi]: Renaissance to Modern Day Dramaturgy 1 June 2019 Are you interested in historical time periods within theatre? Then why not come along to our Dramaturgy Master Class based on our production of The Duchess (of Malfi) written and directed by Zinnie Harris. Dramaturgy is the study of theatrical concepts within plays and on the stage. Explore the world of Renaissance theatre and how that can be transformed for a modern day audience. £50 (£30 concessions) per Workshop
SHORT DAY WORKSHOPS • Suitable for all ages 14+ • All workshops run on Saturdays from 10am –12.30pm
Twelfth Night: Acting – All the World’s a Stage
29 September 2018 Join our professional artists for a practical acting workshop based on our production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Bring the play’s most iconic moments to life with the opportunity to perform and learn key techniques. This workshop is ideal for budding Shakespearian performers and enthusiasts.
Cyrano de Bergerac: Acting – Performing Poetry
27 October 2018 Love to act but struggle with classical verse? Then join us for an acting workshop with one of our Lyceum professional Directors. In the workshop, we will look at Edmond Rostand’s play and explore techniques and ideas surrounding the text. You will get the opportunity to perform some of the text and ask our Director any questions when it comes to staging poetic plays.
Touching the Void: Devising – Autobiographical Theatre
26 January 2019 “Life can deal you an amazing hand…” so why not use it as inspiration or a tool when devising theatre? Interested in creating theatre from scratch? Then come along to our devising workshop with one of our professional drama artists to explore our production of Touching the Void. Using autobiographical stories, participants will explore key tools needed when creating theatre such as acting, storytelling and writing.
Local Hero: Writing – Scottish Stories 27 April 2019
Photography: Aly Wight
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Join a professional playwright and get the chance to explore our World Premiere production of Local Hero in this writing workshop. Using key excerpts participants will get the chance to work with a playwright and develop their writing skills. Participants will also get the chance to learn about our Artistic Director David Greig’s key ideas behind writing and programming this particular story and its relation to other Scottish Stories. £15 (£9 concessions) per Workshop 19
ACTING COURSE FOR AGE 60+
NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2018
Our 60+ Acting Course offers practical performance workshops for those who are ageing creatively. These groups are suitable for theatre enthusiasts who would like to explore performance skills and techniques whilst having great fun. So far we have explored a whole range of different theatre styles, scripts and genres such as Shakespeare, physical theatre, devising from scratch and new writing. We have also had the chance to participate in one-off workshops with professional theatre directors such as Joe Douglas (The Arabian Nights, The Cheviot, The Stag & The Black, Black Oil) and actors such as Grant O’Rourke (The Belle’s Stratagem, Outlander).
In partnership with the University of Edinburgh Centre for Open Learning
We welcome people of all skill levels, abilities and experience. New members are always welcome. If you have any questions then please email learning@lyceum.org.uk • Duration 120 minutes
WINTER – booking opens for
new members 3 September 2018 • Group 1: Tuesdays at 11am, from 18 September – 4 December 2018 • Group 2: Wednesdays at 2pm, from 19 September – 5 December 2018 (no session week commencing 15 October)
SPRING – booking opens for
new members on 3 January 2019 • Group 1: Tuesdays at 11am, from 15 January – 19th March 2019 • Group 2: Wednesdays at 2pm, from 16 January – 20 March 2019 (no session week commencing 11 February 2019)
COL@ The Lyceum: An Introduction to Theatre
24 September – 3 December 2018 (no session 15 October) The Lyceum is delighted to be offering a new course this season as part of the short courses programme run by The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning. What does it take to be a civic theatre in 21st Century Scotland? Using a mixture of lectures, practical workshops and group discussions over the 10 week course, participants will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the workings of Scotland’s leading building-based producing theatre. Topics covered will include: • Approaches to theatre and theatre production • Programming and planning a theatre season • Participation, engagement and communication with audiences • Set and costume design • Exclusive tours During this learning experience, participants will be asked to consider the directors’ and designers’ approach to plays and review the impact the staging and creative decisions have on a production and the audience experience. For further course information and details of pricing and how to book please go to www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses Booking opens Monday 6 August
SUMMER – booking opens for new members on 15 April 2019
• Group 1: Tuesdays at 11am, from 23 April – 25 June 2019 • Group 2: Wednesdays at 2pm, from 24 April – 26 June 2019 Photography: Aly Wight
£70 per term Please note current members will have priority booking for these groups and places are limited. No new bookings will be taken 3 weeks after the term has started. To book a place please phone Box Office on 0131 248 4848.
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FOR SCHOOLS The Lyceum Creative Learning department also has a dedicated schools programme bursting with resources and opportunities to enrich the creative potential of students and teachers, as well as offering workshops and tours to international groups. If you’re interested in any of these opportunities please contact one of the creative learning team at learning@lyceum.org.uk or visit lyceum.org.uk/take-part
LYCEUM YOUTH THEATRE
GET INVOLVED
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LYT is for everyone. Do not let cost be a barrier. We offer full and partial bursaries across all groups and courses in LYT. For more information on how to join LYT or book on the holiday course visit lyceum.org.uk/lyt or email lyt@lyceum.org.uk
LYT WEEKLY CLASSES The Lyceum Youth Theatre offers weekly sessions for young people aged between 5 –18, run by professional theatre artists and directors who specialise in inclusive and engaging work. Learn more at lyceum.org.uk/lyt
Not sure if drama is for you? From this September we will offer taster sessions prior to the start of each term. For more information and to register your interest please go to lyceum.org.uk/lyt
@LyceumTheatre #LYT @LyceumEdinburgh LYT Bursaries are available to make sure money is never a barrier to participation. Help us ensure that all children can access quality cultural activities by visiting lyceum.org.uk/support
LYT Curtain Raisers LYT will be doing a series of short performances in response to our season on the main stage, just before the show at 6pm. Check the relevant production pages for dates.
NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2018
STAY AND PLAY
Booking opens 3 September 2018
We are delighted to announce our drama sessions for 3-5 year olds and their parents. These interactive sessions will nurture your child’s imagination through song, movement, drama and sensory play. Come and join us while we explore new lands, meet some interesting characters and create longlasting memories. • Duration 45 minutes TICKETS 0131 248 4848
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• Wednesdays at 10.15am, from 19 September – 28 November 2018
(no session week commencing 15 October)
£5 per parent and child per session or £45 for the ten week course, £1.50 per additional sibling per session, babes in arms (under 12 months) go free. 10 week term is bookable in full, or on a drop-in basis depending on availability.
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Become a Lyceum Patron FROM AS LITTLE AS £10 PER MONTH Joining our Patron Programme means having a finger on the pulse of Scotland’s leading producing theatre. Through special events and Patron Nights, our members experience the theatre from the inside, and their contribution helps create an eclectic programme of innovative work for The Lyceum’s stage. Making theatre is expensive and as a registered charity we can only do so with the generosity of our supporters. Join the Patron Programme today and become the lifeblood of The Lyceum.
HOW TO JOIN 0131 248 4831 At our Box Office Patron joining form at lyceum.org.uk/patrons Please return Patron joining forms to: FREEPOST ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE CO
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Thank You for playing your part We would like to thank each of the corporate supporters and partners, trusts, foundations and individuals who have generously chose to support The Lyceum’s Season 2018/19. GRANTS
CORPORATE SPONSORS
PRINT PARTNER
CORPORATE PARTNERS
RESTAURANT SPONSOR
ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS The Binks Trust, The John S Cohen Foundation, H R Creswick’s Charitable Trust, Cruden Foundation Limited, The Educational Institute of Scotland, The Ernest Cook Trust, W.G. Forsyth Fund, The Gannochy Trust, Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust, Dr Guthrie’s Association, The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, The Martin Connell Charitable Trust, Margaret Murdoch Charitable Trust, The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust, Ponton House Trust, The Robertson Trust, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, The Sportsman’s Charity, Sir Iain Stewart Foundation, The Sym Charitable Trust, The Tay Charitable Trust, The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, The Turtleton Charitable Trust, WCH Trust for Children 24
Individual Supporters The Lyceum gratefully acknowledges the following donors: James & Morag Anderson Marion Deere Stephen Wilson Dunn Claire & Mark Urquhart Margaret Duffy & Peter Williamson
PATRONS OF THE LYCEUM SPOTLIGHT Lady Elliot Jo & Alison Elliot Richard Findlay & Gerald McColgan Jenny Stewart INCANDESCENT Joy Barnard Mathew & Lucy Charrington Williams Roz Cuschieri Margaret Duffy & Peter Williamson Geraldine Gammell Anne & John Graham David & Judith Halkerston Eileen Henry Mark Laing Muriel & Malcolm Murray Mark McLeod Brenda Rennie Ken Slatford & Alan Jacques ROUNDEL Carola Bronte-Stewart Kevin Roderick Brown Linda Hutchison John & Jacqui Longstaff Donald & Louise MacDonald Eva McCarthy Martin & Mairi Ritchie Bruce & Eileen Ritson Muir & Eileen Russell Ewan G Scott
John & Pilla Scott Moncrieff Prof J M Wardlaw Paul Watts ARC John Bradshaw & Shiona Mackie Zuleika Brett Jann & Tony Brown Sue Brown Iain & Elizabeth Currie D J & F M Fettes Mark & Elspeth Fleming Mark Gorman Isabel & Peter Graham Chris Gregson L Greig Celia Hague Sir John Kerr Roddy & Mary Maclean Jean Macphail Alexander & Elizabeth McCall Smith Ian & Margaret McLeish Ian & Maureen McLennan Graham & Fiona Meikle James & Janet Rust David & Dianne Smith Eddie & Shirley Spear Paul & Terri Thomson Allan Wilson Mark Wilson FOOTLIGHT Ann, Jean & Susan F Alexander Richard T. Allan MBE Johnny J Bacigalupo Ms Elizabeth Barclay Roddy Begg Drs Peter & Sue Bloomfield Robin Bold
Dr Margaret Bryson Lady Bute Janice & Robert Chambers Jenny Clarke Chris & Helen Cook Andrew and Celia Coulson Jane Darkes Sandra Marshall & Antony Duff Wilma & Rob Elton Alan Fraser Patricia & Angus Glennie Ms Stella Goldie Martin & Carola Gordon Melvyn Greig Robin Harding Helen Hare & Dougal Stanton Dr Jamie Hill Jon Hollis Charles Humphries Alan M Johnston Ray & Gill Kelleher June Kemp Carol Mackenzie Melina MacLean Melissa May Penni McCallum Caroline & Charles McFarlane Robin & Vicki Morton Mr & Mrs L Munro Peter & Stephanie Rae David & Alison Reid Ian Ritchie M & M Ross Val Sampson Muir & Anne-Marie Somerville Robbie Storrie Ian & Judith Wall Pam & Chris Warner Eliza & Gary Wilson
The Lyceum gratefully acknowledges the support of these individuals – and those who wish to remain anonymous – for placing their faith in us and giving generously. Thank you all for your support. If you would like to know more about supporting The Lyceum, please call Mairi Rosko, Development Director on 0131 248 4831 or email development@lyceum.org.uk TICKETS 0131 248 4848
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SEATING PLAN & HOW TO BOOK Seat numbers run from low to high, left to right Seat 15 is the centre of the Stalls.
Online lyceum.org.uk
By Phone 0131 248 4848 Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
In Person Box Office, The Lyceum, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX Monday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm (Open until show start times on performance evenings)
RESERVATIONS Reserve your tickets for up to five days or 24 hours prior to the performance (whichever is shorter). Group reservations may be held for up to two weeks prior to the performance. 26
LATECOMERS If you arrive late, to ensure your safe entrance and to avoid disturbing other theatre goers you will be asked to wait in the foyers until the interval or a suitable break in the performance.
TICKETS PRICES & DISCOUNTS
The earlier you book, the better the price!
Ticket prices across all shows may be subject to change. Book early for the best price and a better choice of seats.
For Local Hero pricing see page 11 or check lyceum.org.uk/ localhero for more information
Grand Circle & Stalls PREMIUM SEATS
Front Upper Circle & Grand Circle & Stalls STANDARD SEATS
Upper Circle STANDARD SEATS
EVENING
£32
£28.50
£20
£16
MATINEE
£28.50
£25
£20
£14
PREVIEW
All Areas SIDE VIEW
£10 (no concessions) – seating is unreserved
See individual pages for pricing of Wendy and Peter Pan
Individual Discounts
Group Discounts
Valid identification will be required to verify age or status. Discounts are not available on Premium Seats.
Group Discounts are not available on Premium Seats.
Seniors (65+) & Arts Workers
£5 off Stalls & Grand Circle £3 off Upper Circle Excluding Local Hero Friday and Saturday Evenings.
£3 off full price tickets Excluding Local Hero Friday and Saturday Evenings.
Students, Under 18s & People with Disabilities
All tickets £10. Assistants accompanying people with disabilities go FREE. £15 for Local Hero excluding Friday and Saturday Evenings.
Registered Unemployed
Adult groups of 8+
Schools
£10 Stalls £9 Upper Circle tickets. One FREE adult helper per 10 pupils. Additional helper tickets at adult group rate as above. £15 for Local Hero excluding Friday and Saturday Evenings.
All tickets £10 in advance or £5 on the day of the show. £15 for Local Hero excluding For full terms and conditions visit lyceum.org.uk/terms Friday and Saturday Evenings.
Secret Seats
Multi-Buy Offer
Shhhh... it’s the best deal in town and it’s a secret! Test your luck and book an unreserved ticket. We guarantee it will be full-view and we’ll sit your booking (max. 4 tickets) together. You may be in the Upper Circle, or you could end up in the Stalls! A limited number of Secret Seats are available on every Lyceum Season show at just £10 each! Shows go on sale at the same time as previews at lyceumsecretseats.org.uk TICKETS 0131 248 4848
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SAVE UP TO £20 Buy tickets for three or more shows and save £4 per ticket. The discount is applied when purchasing. Simply select Premium Seat Tickets for three or more shows from the following selection: Twelfth Night Cyrano de Bergerac Touching the Void Local Hero The Duchess [of Malfi] 27
PERFORMANCE DIARY
CODE
Preview Performances Be among the first to see the shows!
All tickets (unreserved seating) £10. Preview tickets go on sale one month prior to the event and are limited to four per booking. Please note that Local Hero previews in the diary are reserved seating and therefore priced from £15, additional £10 unreserved previews will be announced in due course.
DAY
TIME
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.00pm
Sat
7.30pm
Mon
7.30pm
Code A
Tue
7.30pm
Code H
Wed
2.00pm
Code B
Wed
7.30pm
Code C
Thu
7.30pm
Code D
Fri
7.30pm
Code E
Sat
2.00pm
Code F
Sat
7.30pm
Code G
Tue
7.30pm
Code Q
Wed
2.00pm
Code J
Wed
7.30pm
ACCESSIBILITY
Code K
Thu
7.30pm
There’s street-level access to The Lyceum, lifts to all levels and dedicated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. We keep a wheelchair and cushions for visitors’ use and several seats have opening armrests allowing wheelchair users to transfer to seats. We welcome all assistance dogs into the auditorium.
Code L
Fri
7.30pm
Code M
Sat
2.00pm
Code N
Sat
7.30pm
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
2.00pm
When you book your tickets, please let the Box Office know of any access requirements and we will do our best to assist you.
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
If you would like to receive information in audio, Braille or large print format, please email Jacqui Nagib at jnagib@lyceum.org.uk
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.00pm
ARTLINK
Sat
7.30pm
Artlink offers an escort service to help people with disabilities to enjoy the arts. Contact them directly on 0131 229 3555 or at artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
Tue
6.00pm
Wed
2.00pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.00pm
Sat
7.30pm
WHY NOT TRY
A range of free events tailored to each show Post-Show Discussions See page 18 for details LYT Curtain Raisers See page 21 for details
FREE! No ticket required. Details of other Creative Learning events can be found on pages 18 – 20.
Talk Show See page 16 for details
ACCESS SCOTTISH THEATRE For a full list of access performances at theatres in Scotland visit accessscottishtheatre.com
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Audio-Described Performances for visually impaired audience members
BSL Interpreted Performances for Deaf audience members
Touch Tours for visually impaired audience members
Captioned Performances for hard of hearing audience members
Listen to the action on stage being described via hearing enhancement receivers/ headphones (available free from The Lyceum Shop in the foyer).
Enjoy a guided tour of the stage set prior to an Audio-Described Performance. Evening: 6.15pm (5.45pm for Wendy and Peter Pan) Matinee: 12.45pm 28
See the show interpreted by a British Sign Language signer who will stand at the side of the stage.
Read the actors’ words on screen. We have caption units in Grand Circle Boxes A & D, the best view of these is from the Grand Circle.
THE DUCHESS [OF MALFI]
LOCAL HERO
TOUCHING THE VOID
CYRANO DE BERGERAC
TWELFTH NIGHT
19 Mar 20 Mar 24 Jan
21 Mar
12 Oct
25 Jan
22 Mar
17 May
13 Oct
26 Jan
13 Oct
26 Jan
23 Mar
18 May
18 Sep
16 Oct
29 Jan
26 Mar
21 May
19 Sep
17 Oct
30 Jan
27 Mar
22 May
19 Sep
17 Oct
30 Jan
27 Mar
22 May
20 Sep
18 Oct
31 Jan
28 Mar
23 May
21 Sep
19 Oct
1 Feb
29 Mar
24 May
22 Sep
20 Oct
2 Feb
30 Mar
25 May
22 Sep
20 Oct
2 Feb
30 Mar
25 May
25 Sep
23 Oct
5 Feb
2 Apr
28 May
26 Sep
24 Oct
6 Feb
3 Apr
29 May
26 Sep
24 Oct
6 Feb
3 Apr
29 May
27 Sep
25 Oct
7 Feb
4 Apr
30 May
28 Sep
26 Oct
8 Feb
5 Apr
31 May
29 Sep
27 Oct
9 Feb
6 Apr
1 June
29 Sep
27 Oct
9 Feb
6 Apr
1 June
2 Oct
30 Oct
12 Feb
9 Apr
4 June
3 Oct
31 Oct
13 Feb
10 Apr
5 June
3 Oct
31 Oct
13 Feb
10 Apr
5 June
4 Oct
1 Nov
14 Feb
11 Apr
6 June
5 Oct
2 Nov
15 Feb
12 Apr
7 June
6 Oct
3 Nov
16 Feb
13 Apr
8 June
6 Oct
3 Nov
16 Feb
13 Apr
8 June
14 Sep 15 Sep
(EXCEPT LOCAL HERO)
20 May
Relaxed Performance
A relaxed performance is adapted to contain less intense sound and visuals to reduce anxiety for those with autistic spectrum conditions and to support anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Audience members may leave and reenter the auditorium during the show and we are relaxed about involuntary noises in the audience. For more info, please visit lyceum.org.uk/access
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WENDY AND PETER PAN See pages 6 – 7
17 Sep
16 Apr 17 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 20 Apr
Patron Night
A chance for The Lyceum to thank Patrons for their support. These evenings include simple hospitality around the performance and are a chance meet fellow Patrons and, on occasion, the cast and creative team. Find out more about becoming a Patron on pages 22 – 23.
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BECOME A SEASON TICKET HOLDER Join us for the whole Season and save up to 26% on ticket prices!* SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS • Savings of up to 26% on tickets over the season • Additional savings on other shows in 2018/19 • First choice of our Premium Seats, the best views in the house! • Priority booking at the start of each new season; tickets one month before general sale • Free ticket exchange • Discounts on programmes, ice creams and drinks from the bar • Discounts at local restaurants
COST FOR 5 SHOWS
SEASON TICKET
SAVING
% SAVING
EVENING
£177.50
£135.00
£42.50
24%
MATINEE
£157.00
£116.00
£41.00
26%
UNDER 26 **
£177.50
£50.00
£127.50
72%
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SEASON TICKET 1. Decide which day of the week you would like to come to each show by choosing a Season Ticket code from the Performance Diary on pages 28 – 29. 2. Choose which part of the auditorium you would like to sit in and how many tickets you’d like to book. We’ll get you the best seats available based on your request. 3. Complete the booking form opposite and return it to us along with your payment (credit/debit card or cheque). Season Tickets are only available to purchase until 29 September 2018 *Saving based on premium seats on a Saturday matinee. **Under 26s must book in person at The Box Office with ID.
SEASON TICKET BOOKING FORM YOUR DETAILS Title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other (please state) First name
Surname
Address
Postcode
Tel (day)
Tel (eve)
YOUR BOOKING
1st choice
2nd choice
Stalls/Grand Circle
Seat location (please circle)
Stalls/Grand Circle
Season Ticket Code (see Performance Diary opposite)
Number Season Tickets
@ £
each
@ £
each
Number of Under 26 Season Tickets
@ £
each
@ £
each
Number of Disability Season Tickets
@ £
each
@ £
each
Total Price £
Total Price £
Total Season Tickets £
Add a donation Special requests Official use only
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YOUR PAYMENT Signature 1. I authorise you to debit the total amount from my credit card/debit card Visa
Mastercard
Delta
Maestro/Switch
Solo
Number Expiry
/
Issue number (Switch only)
Card security number
2. I enclose my cheque payable to Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd
RETURN ADDRESS Please return your completed booking form with your preferred method of payment to:
SEASON TICKETS
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TICKETS
0131 248 4848 TEXT RELAY
18001 0131 248 4848 ONLINE
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