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WELCOME Firstly let me thank you for your support for the 2016/17 Season at The Lyceum so far. We've had a number of firsts! Wind Resistance was the first Lyceum show in our rehearsal studio and became a sell-out hit of the International Festival, while The Suppliant Women had at its heart a community chorus the like of which has never been seen on The Lyceum stage. Both have gone on to tour, taking 'theatre made in Edinburgh' far and wide. Jumpy gave us a much needed comic lift in the autumn and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reminded us of the simple joys of theatrical magic and invention.
Charlie Sonata, and Linda McLean bringing us a story from Edinburgh's old town in Glory on Earth.
There are just as many delights on offer for the first half of 2017. I'm looking forward to being thrilled and chilled out of the post-festive slump by our Australian ghost story Picnic at Hanging Rock, before my favourite Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale, featuring some familiar faces in the cast. We've teamed up with Edinburgh International Science Festival for a brilliant meditation on genetics and identity in A Number, with accompanying talks. Then there's vintage wit from Coward in Hay Fever and new writing from two of Scotland's greatest living playwrights, with Douglas Maxwell's modern day fallen angel
I'm passionate we hear your voices in our theatre so do join the conversation this season - on social media, in person at a post-show discussion or by emailing me at David@lyceum.org.uk
Photography: Aly Wight
Beyond The Lyceum building itself look out for our Youth Theatre presenting pertinent teen drama Girls Like That at the Traverse Theatre. Meanwhile, we're proud to be working with Edinburgh theatre companies Lung Ha and Grid Iron to create a performance in an exotic location. For those of you who want to ‘do’ as well as ‘view’, look out for new classes and workshops available for both young people and adults. See pages 17 – 19.
David Greig, Artistic Director
THE PLAYS Picnic at Hanging Rock
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13 – 28 JANUARY 2017
The Winter’s Tale
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10 FEBRUARY – 4 MARCH 2017
Hay Fever
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10 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2017
Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery
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1 – 9 APRIL 2017
A Number
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6 – 15 APRIL 2017
Charlie Sonata
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29 APRIL – 13 MAY 2017
Glory on Earth
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20 MAY – 10 JUNE 2017
Variety Nights
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23 FEBRUARY AND 4 JUNE 2017
Girls Like That
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9 – 11 MARCH 2017
Top - Wind Resistance Photography: Aly Wight Middle - The Suppliant Women Photography: Stephen Cummiskey
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Bottom - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Photography: Drew Farrell
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Australia's Malthouse Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company present
a new play adapted from Joan Lindsay’s novel by Tom Wright
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UK Premiere 13 – 28 JANUARY 2017
“ I know you’re there… Miranda? Miranda!” On a summer’s day in 1900 three Australian schoolgirls grew tired of their classmates and yearned for adventure. Escaping their teacher’s watchful gaze they absconded, away from the group and towards the beckoning Hanging Rock – never to be seen again. Picnic at Hanging Rock has haunted the Australian psyche for over a century both in print and on film. In Tom Wright’s chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s classic novel, five performers struggle to solve the mystery of the missing girls and their teacher. Euphoria and terror reverberate throughout Appleyard College, as the potential for history to repeat itself becomes nightmarishly real. Renowned Australian theatre makers Malthouse Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company join us at The Lyceum with a haunting tale for January which proves horror lurks on a warm, summer’s day.
“ This retelling of the Joan Lindsay cult classic proves the book’s theme remains relevant – and will terrify the pants off you.”
DIRECTOR
Matthew Lutton
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Preview: Friday 13 January 7.30pm £10 Sold Out Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 7.30pm £15.50 – £30.50 Matinees from 18 January: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm £13.50 – £26
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
See page 17-19
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28/29
Please refer to pages 28/29 for Performance Diary and page 26/27 for booking information. Photography: Pia Johnson
The Guardian
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The Winter’s Tale By William Shakespeare
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10 FEBRUARY – 4 MARCH 2017
“ Though I am not naturally honest, I am sometimes so by chance.” The Lyceum returns to Shakespeare with acclaimed director Max Webster (King Lear with Michael Pennington) presenting a uniquely Scottish take on this bitter-sweet masterpiece. When King Leontes suspects his wife Hermione of adultery, his jealousy tears the kingdom apart. The queen is banished and believed dead, while their daughter Perdita is abandoned among simple shepherd folk. Passionate tragedy interweaves with pastoral comedy, leading to one of Shakespeare’s most magical and moving finalés. This late, great play is performed by a talented company of actor-musicians in a vibrant and lyrical production with composition by Aly Macrae (The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart and The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil). The cast includes Lyceum favourites Maureen Beattie (The Cherry Orchard) and Jimmy Chisolm (Thon Man Molière); and John Michie (Taggart, seen recently in Grain in the Blood at the Traverse Theatre). Sponsored by:
DIRECTOR
Max Webster
COMPOSER
Aly Macrae
CAST
Maureen Beattie, Jimmy Chisholm, Andy Clark, Annie Grace, Frances Grey, Janet Kumah, Scott Mackie, John Michie, Brian James O’Sullivan, John Stahl, Fiona Wood
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews: Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Monday 13 February 7.30pm £10 (on sale from 9 January) Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 7.30pm £15.50 – £30.50 Matinees from 15 February: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm £13.50 – £26
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
See page 17-19
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28/29
Please refer to pages 28/29 for Performance Diary and page 26/27 for booking information.
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10 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2017
“ Couldn’t you see that all my flippancy was only a mask, hiding my real emotions – crushing them down desperately!” Welcome to the home of the eccentric Bliss family. Siblings Simon and Sorel are speculating about whether their retired actress mother, Judith, might return to the stage, as their father, David, attempts to write his new novel. They have each invited a guest to stay and as the party settle down to a post-dinner parlour game, the hapless visitors become playthings in the Bliss’ self-made melodrama. Revelation, romance, and outright outlandish behaviour set the tone of this 1920s comedy. Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh joins with Citizens Theatre to present this riotous farce charting the unconventional antics of a self-dubbed ‘bohemian’ family of four. Award-winning Artistic Director of Citizens Theatre, Dominic Hill takes on this funny and biting exploration of the games people play to avoid confronting the realities of life.
DIRECTOR
Dominic Hill
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews: Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Monday 13 March 7.30pm £10 (on sale from 13 February) Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 7.30pm £15.50 – £30.50 Matinees from 15 March: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm £13.50 – £26
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
See page 17-19
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28/29
Sponsored by:
Please refer to pages 28/29 for Performance Diary and page 26/27 for booking information.
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Grid Iron, Lung Ha Theatre Company, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo & Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh present
at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
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1 – 9 APRIL 2017
For all of history this creature has evaded discovery. Until now…. Dr Vivien Stirlingshire is a cryptozoologist. Yes, that’s right, a cryptozoologist! She travels the world seeking out hidden and, as yet, undiscovered “animals” – the ones that they tell you aren’t really there – you know the type: the Yeti or that Loch Ness Monster. Dr Stirlingshire is unveiling her latest discovery at the world famous RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. Her brother Henry, the Zoo Manager, has organised a grand welcoming party but really he believes his sister has an overactive imagination – “she’s not a proper scientist; after all she believes in The Wild Haggis, no really she does!” This family friendly show takes you on a journey through RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, where you will meet various characters and forms of life, from squabbling Zoo guides to dancing penguins (not real ones of course) to…. Well, the truth is Dr Stirlingshire doesn’t know what to call it yet. Maybe you can think of a name for the ….??? Supported by Creative Scotland. Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival. Performance approx 90 mins. Age recommendation 5 years +
“ Grid Iron, a company that has always been in the vanguard of site-specific theatre.” The Guardian
“Lung Ha… Scotland’s premier company working with adults with learning difficulties.” The Scotsman
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WRITER Morna Pearson
DIRECTORS
Joe Douglas and Maria Oller
PERFORMANCES & PRICES PREVIEWS: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 April, 6.30pm £10 (£7 concessions) EVENINGS: Tuesday 4 – Sunday 9 April, 6.30pm £15 (£10 concessions) Family ticket £35 (2 adults + 2 children) Concessions include under 18s, registered disabled, over 65, students and registered unemployed. Required 1 to 1 carers go free. Venue: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo. Entry through the Members Gate situated at the top of the Zoo car park. This is a promenade performance, both indoors and outdoors, so please dress warmly and for wet weather. Travel By car: Free parking for audience in RZSS Edinburgh Zoo car park. For Sat Nav use EH12 6TS By bus: Services 12, 26 & 31 ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES All performances are relaxed. BSL signed performance 5 April.
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A NUMBER by Caryl Churchill
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6 – 15 APRIL 2017
“Have you met the others?”
DIRECTOR
Zinnie Harris
Bernard has spent 35 years believing he’s an only child, one of a kind, until he learns the chilling truth. He’s one of ‘a number’ of clones resulting from a nefarious genetic experiment. When he confronts his father, Salter, questions of identity and morality result in an explosive exchange with dire consequences. A Number showcases Caryl Churchill’s consummate skill in creating brilliantly compelling drama bristling with ideas, and is directed by another accomplished playwright, Zinnie Harris. This dynamic two-hander is the starting point for a powerful debate about the boundaries and ethics of science. To serve the intensity of this award-winning play, The Lyceum will transform the stage into an intimate 250-seater studio space with a provocative piece of theatre at its heart. Who Do You Think You Are? A Number is presented in partnership with Edinburgh International Science Festival who will offer talks inspired by the play before the show on the evenings detailed below. Each talk costs £8.50/£6.50 concessions or £25 for a joint ticket for the talk and the show: Online Identity Saturday 8 April, 7pm A discussion with writer and musician Pat Kane.
Scottish Identity Tuesday 11 April, 7pm A conversation between novelist James Robertson and a prominent scientist.
Me, Myself and I Thursday 13 April, 7pm A conversation between author Christopher Brookmyre and Lyceum Artistic Director David Greig.
Think of a Number Saturday 15 April, 7pm A conversion between Director Zinnie Harris and Lyceum Artistic Director David Greig.
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DATE
THU FRI SAT TUE WED THU FRI SAT
6 APRIL 7 APRIL 8 APRIL 2pm 11 APRIL 12 APRIL 13 APRIL 14 APRIL 15 APRIL 2pm
MATINEE
EVENING
8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Preview: Thursday 6 April 8.30pm £10 (on sale from 6 March) Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 8.30pm £20 Matinees: Saturdays 2pm £20
SEASON TICKET HOLDER OFFER
Save £3 per ticket This production is not included in the Season Ticket for 2016/17 Find full information about the talks at lyceum.org.uk/anumber
Praise for the play:
Caryl “ Churchill’s magnificent new play only lasts an hour but contains more drama, and more ideas, than most writers manage in a dozen full-length works.” Daily Telegraph
8.30pm
For icon key see pages 28 and 29.
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World Premiere 29 APRIL – 13 MAY 2017
“ W hat do you have to do to hold on?’ Chick arrives back in Scotland for a reunion with his old mates Gary and Jackson only to find Gary’s daughter has been the victim of a life-changing car accident. The antiseptic smell of the wards, the relentless beep of the life support and the sterile hospital bed contrast sharply in Chick’s eye with the young wild-haired girl lying there unconscious; inspiring this downtrodden man to embark on a quest to save her life. With redemptive purpose Chick wades out into the city night and amidst the swaying revellers, the streetlights and the scream of sirens he searches for an answer – a gutter-bound dreamer looking at the stars. This funny, lyrical, booze-soaked odyssey is a World Premiere professional production by acclaimed Scottish playwright Douglas Maxwell. It is directed by Matthew Lenton whose Lyceum credits include Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the acclaimed work of his own company Vanishing Point, hosted by The Lyceum for the Edinburgh International Festival 2016.
DIRECTOR
Matthew Lenton
PERFORMANCES & PRICES Previews: Saturday 29 April and Monday 1 May 7.30pm £10 (on sale from 27 March) Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 7.30pm £15.50 – £30.50 Matinees from 3 May: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm £13.50 – £26
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
See page 17-19
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28/29
Please refer to pages 28/29 for Performance Diary and page 26/27 for booking information. Photography: Jakub Iwanicki
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GLORY ON EARTH BY LINDA MCLEAN
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World Premiere 20 MAY – 10 JUNE 2017
“ W hom shall I believe? And who shall be judge?” Tuesday, 19 August, 1561, 9am.
DIRECTOR
David Greig
PERFORMANCES & PRICES
Through the fog a ship arrives in Leith docks, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots steps ashore. She is 19 and on her young shoulders rest the hopes of the Catholic establishment of Europe.
Previews: Saturday 20 and Monday 22 May, 7.30pm £10 (on sale from 24 April)
The Nation that receives her has just outlawed her church and its practices. Its leader is the radical cleric and protestant reformer, John Knox.
Evenings: Tuesdays through Saturdays 7.30pm £15.50 – £30.50
Both believe themselves ordained by God. Both believe themselves beloved by their people. Both were exiled and returned home… but only one can make Scotland their own. Linda McLean is a multi-award winning Scottish playwright whose work is characterised by poetry, mystery and great emotional depth. Her plays include Any Given Day; Strangers, Babies; Shimmer; One Good Beating; Riddance and many more. Artistic Director David Greig makes his Lyceum directorial debut with this World Premiere.
Matinees from 24 May: Wednesdays and Saturdays 2pm £13.50 – £26
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
See page 17-19
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
See pages 28/29
Please refer to pages 28/29 for Performance Diary and page 26/27 for booking information.
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LYCEUM
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ARIETY NIGHT
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2017 7.30pm
SUNDAY 4 JUNE 2017 7.30pm
TICKETS
£15
Sunday 26 February 2017
IN ASSOCIATION WITH FLINT & PITCH PRODUCTIONS WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SECOND LYCEUM VARIETY NIGHT WILL FEATURE MUSIC FROM
RACHEL SERMANNI AND GLASGOW BAND
PRONTO MAMA! SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY FROM
AIDAN MOFFAT ADELE HAMPTON DON PATERSON AND A PERFORMANCE FROM ACCLAIMED SCOTTISH ACTOR
GERDA STEVENSON TO ROUND OUT THE EVENING WE'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE INIMITABLE CABARET ACT
THE CREATIVE MARTYRS A DUO WHOSE PERFORMANCE SPANS MANY FORMS AND GENRES. Hosted by Jenny Lindsay and Sian Bevan 16
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Take Part
TAKE PART POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS Join us in the Stalls post-show to meet each production’s cast and creative team and delve deeper into the stories on stage.
TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2017
Picnic at Hanging Rock
TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2017
The Winter’s Tale
BACKSTAGE TOURS Get an insight behind the scenes of The Lyceum on our backstage tour. Walk on stage (and under it!), visit the green room and find out about the history of this Victorian treasure. Suitable for anyone aged over 5. Tours are only available by prearrangement for groups of a minimum of 10, £5 adults, £3 under 18s.
TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2017
Hay Fever
TUESDAY 9 MAY 2017
Charlie Sonata
TUESDAY 30 MAY 2017
Glory On Earth
TICKETS: FREE! No ticket required WHEN: After the evening’s
For more information on how you can get involved with events and workshops at The Lyceum visit lyceum.org.uk/takepart
performance WHERE: Stalls
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LIFE LONG LEARNING We’re delighted to be offering a new strand of sessions and workshops for adults to inspire those of you keen to do more than simply watch a show. They offer opportunities to engage with The Lyceum in a practical and fun way. AN INSIGHT INTO... This workshop offers participants an opportunity to meet with a member of the creative team from one of The Lyceum’s productions. It’s a chance to get insights into the staging of the show and ask questions. • Suitable for all ages 14+ • Duration 90 minutes
MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY, 5.30PM
The Winter’s Tale With Designer Fly Davis
THURSDAY 30 MARCH, 5.30PM
Hay Fever With Director Dominic Hill on staging Nöel Coward
THURSDAY 4 MAY, 5.30PM
Charlie Sonata With Director Matthew Lenton and writer Douglas Maxwell
THURSDAY 25 MAY, 5.30PM
Glory on Earth With Director David Greig £10 including tea/coffee (£5 for students)
ACTING COURSE FOR AGE 60+ This series of workshops is for anyone over 60 who would like to tread the boards. Whether you’re new to drama, or you’re a seasoned amateur, these workshops offer something for everyone. There will be some script work, a chance to devise short scenes and a lot of fun. • Duration 120 minutes. Wednesdays from 19 April – 7 June, 2pm £50 for the whole course or £7.50 per session. Please note there are limited spaces available and priority will be given to full 8 week bookings.
ACTING WORKSHOP Seen a production and want to try to perform a few scenes yourself? This is the practical workshop for you. You’ll explore the current Lyceum production with one of our Drama Artists and explore key scenes and acting styles, from the farce and melodrama of Noël Coward to the pacing and dialogue of Shakespeare. These sessions offer an even deeper insight into each show and a great opportunity to learn new skills. • Suitable for 18+ and any level of experience. • Duration 90 minutes Saturdays, 10.30am
25 FEBRUARY 2017 The Winter’s Tale
25 MARCH 2017 Hay Fever
6 MAY 2017
Charlie Sonata
3 JUNE 2017 Glory on Earth
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Photography: Alan McCredie
£10 (£5 for students) per session or book for all four sessions for £30 (£15 for students)
Take Part
Photography: Alan McCredie
SCRIPT CLUB This group is for anyone who likes the idea of a book group, but has always wanted one for plays! Rather than reading the book, you come and see the show and then have the chance to talk about it with some of your fellow audience members. The discussion will be chaired by one of The Lyceum’s Creative Learning team who’ll be able to shed light on how the production came together. • Suitable for all ages 18+ • Duration 90 minutes • Wednesdays straight after the matinee performance
22 FEBRUARY 2017
INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTING WITH TONY COWNIE Ever seen a show and thought you would like to be a director? Now is your opportunity. This one day workshop offers you the chance to learn about directing a performance, from basic concepts of staging and terminology, to tips and techniques, culminating with the chance to put your new skills into practice to direct a small cast of young actors. Lead by Tony Cownie, a former Associate Artist at The Lyceum who audience will know from Thon Man Molière and The Venetian Twins among many other projects. • Limited capacity. Maximum of 8 participants. • Suitable for all abilities and ages 18+
The Winter’s Tale
22 MARCH 2017 Hay Fever
10 MAY 2017
Saturday 11 February 2017, 10.30am – 4.30pm
7 JUNE 2017
£60 (£45 for students) for the day, lunch not provided.
£5 including tea/coffee Anyone who has seen the show during the run can attend the session.
Learn more at lyceum.org.uk/take part
Charlie Sonata Glory on Earth
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Girls Like That By Evan Placey
9 - 11 March 2016, 7pm Traverse Theatre lol everyone at schools 7:30pm seen it Have you seen the picture 7:25pm of Scarlett? OMG rank!! Shared tho
You’re a legend!
7:31pm
hahaha total lad 7:32pm
7:27pm
Literally no self respect... 7:29pm
PERFORMANCES & PRICES
Snap. Click. Send. Easy as that. Easy. As. Her. Scarlett the Harlot. #thecameraneverlies #LYTGirls17
Evenings: Thursday 9 –Saturday 11 March 2017, 7pm All tickets £12.50 (£10.50) See Traverse concessions on their website
When a naked photo of Scarlett goes viral, rumours ricochet from smartphone to smartphone, her reputation is trashed and her friendships turn sour. When the same thing happens to a boy he’s just one of the lads. Girls Like That explores gender inequality in the digital minefield of young people’s online lives.
Please note this performance will take place at the Traverse Theatre.
YOUNG WRITERS PROJECT: GENDER TROUBLE As an exciting collaboration between Lyceum Youth Theatre and the Traverse Theatre, Girls Like That will be presented as a double bill with brand new short plays written by the Traverse Young Writers group, performed by members of the LYT. LYT BURSARIES FUNDED BY The Morton Charitable Trust, The Stevenston Charitable Trust, The Turtleton Charitable Trust. And many thanks to those individuals who have generously donated to the 2016 Christmas Appeal 20
For directions to the venue and to buy tickets contact the Traverse Theatre on: 0131 228 1404 | traverse.co.uk
ALL ABOUT THE DRAMA? The Lyceum’s Youth Theatre (LYT) offers weekly workshops, holiday courses, and performance opportunities for all young people aged 5 – 18. All our workshops are run by professional theatre artists and encourage confidence, creativity, and cultural awareness in our participants.
SUMMER ON STAGE EASTER HOLIDAY COURSES Courses for 7 – 11 year olds: Musical Theatre – Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 April, 10am – 4pm Puppetry – Monday 10 – Tuesday 11 April, 10am – 4pm Each course: £120 Both courses: £200
RECRUITING NOW! Put yourself centre stage with Lyceum Youth Theatre Summer on Stage, open to all 7 – 18 years. SOS 4 Day Performance Course: Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 July A devised performance on the theme of Scottish folk stories. Ages 7 – 10 Early Bird Discount: £135 (£120 for LYT Members) £175/£160 after 15 April
Courses for 11 – 18 year olds: Musical Theatre – Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 April, 10am – 4pm £180 Puppetry – Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 April, 10am – 4pm £120 Book both courses: £250
SOS Two Week Performance Course: Monday 10 – Saturday 22 July Ages 11 - 13 Early Bird Discount: £285 (£265 for LYT Members) £325/£310 after 15 April
GET INVOLVED LYT is for everyone. Do not let cost be a barrier. We offer full and partial concessionary places, across all groups and courses in LYT.
SOS Two Week Technical Course: Monday 10 – Saturday 22 July For those who want to work behind the scenes, making it all happen! Age 14+ Early Bird Discount: £285 (£265 for LYT Members) £325/£310 after 15 April
For more information on how to join LYT visit lyceum.org.uk/lyt @LyceumTheatre #LYT
SOS Three Week Performance Course: Tuesday 4 – Saturday 22 July Age 14+ Early Bird Discount: £390 (£365 for LYT Members) £430/£405 after 15 April
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SUPPORT US The generosity of our supporters provides the life-blood for us to continue creating outstanding, memorable stage productions made in Edinburgh. If you have been moved, excited or inspired by The Lyceum please consider making a donation, or joining as a Patron. If just half of our audience were to donate £5 we would be able to cover our entire funding gap.
Whether it’s a donation of £5, joining as a Patron from £10 a month, or an annual gift of £5,000 all contributions bring us one step closer to ensuring we continue to bring the joy of live theatre to Edinburgh and its visitors.
LYCEUM PATRONS
PATRON LEVELS
To be a Patron of The Lyceum is to become truly a part of a growing Lyceum family. Whatever level of giving you commit, you will receive a most warm welcome. Our Patrons get a unique backstage pass to each step in the vibrant creative processes of a producing theatre.
Patron levels with corresponding giving amounts are listed below, which can be spread over monthly, quarterly or a single annual payment.
With specialist tours with our Stage Management and Technical teams, opportunities to meet the cast and creatives, and invitations into the rehearsal room; it’s fun being a Lyceum Patron. We’ll also offer a bespoke approach to ticketing, ensuring we can offer you the best seats available. With increasing levels of support, comes greater access to our work, and opportunities to get closer to the heart of Edinburgh’s best loved theatre. Importantly, we can show you just how much your donations make a real difference to our work.
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Become a leading light of The Lyceum by making a donation of:
£120+ Footlight £250+ Arc £500+ Roundel £1,000+ Incandescent £2,500+ Spotlight £5,000+ Luminaire
HOW TO SUPPORT BECOME A PATRON, OR DONATE TODAY
ONLINE lyceum.org.uk/support
PHONE 0131 248 4831
OST P FREEPOST ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE CO
IN PERSON At our Box Office and donation boxes located in the theatre
MORE INFORMATION ON SUPPORTING THE LYCEUM For further information on becoming a Patron, supporting a production or one of our creative learning programmes, or if you are considering leaving a gift in your will, please contact Zuleika Brett, Development Director on 0131 248 4831 or email development@lyceum.org.uk Royal Lyceum Theatre Company Ltd is a Scottish Charity No. SC010509
Photography: Manuel Harlan
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THANK YOU FOR PLAYING A LEADING ROLE We would like to thank each of the corporate supporters and partners, trusts, foundations and individuals who have generously chosen to support The Lyceum’s Season 2016/17. GRANTS
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
CORPORATE PARTNERS
PRINT PARTNER
DESIGN PARTNER
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Photography: Stephen Cummiskey The Suppliant Women, supported by The Binks Trust
If you would like to know more about supporting The Lyceum, please call Zuleika Brett, Development Director on 0131 248 4831 or email development@lyceum.org.uk
TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS
Barcapel Foundation The Binks Trust H R Creswick's Charitable Trust The Cross Trust Cruden Foundation Limited The Educational Institute of Scotland W.G. Forsyth Fund The Gannochy Trust Geraldine Kirkpatrick Charitable Trust Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust Dr Guthrie’s Association The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust The Martin Connell Charitable Trust The Morton Charitable Trust The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust Ponton House Trust The Robertson Trust The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo The Ryvoan Trust The Sportsman’s Charity Sir Iain Stewart Foundation The Stevenston Charitable Trust The Sym Charitable Trust The Tay Charitable Trust The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation The Turtleton Charitable Trust Unity Theatre Trust WCH Trust for Childrent
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS LUMINAIRE James & Morag Anderson Stephen Wilson Dunn Claire & Mark Urquhart SPOTLIGHT Richard Findlay & Gerald McColgan Mr David Rodgers Jenny Stewart INCANDESCENT Joy Barnard Mathew & Lucy Charrington Williams Margaret Duffy & Peter Williamson Roz Cuschieri Geraldine Gammell Anne & John Graham Mark Laing In memory of Rosemary Macdonald Graham Morison Donald & Brenda Rennie ROUNDEL Carola Bronte-Stewart Kevin Roderick Brown Mary & Peter Charleton Stephen & Alison Connelly David & Judith Halkerston Mrs Eileen M Henry John & Jacqui Longstaff Donald & Louise MacDonald Muriel & Malcolm Murray Helen Pitkethly Martin & Mairi Ritchie Muir & Eileen Russell Eva Todd John & Pilla Scott Moncrieff Prof J M Wardlaw Paul Watts
ARC Dr John E Bradshaw Zuleika Brett Jann & Tony Brown Sue Brown Iain & Elizabeth Currie D J & F M Fettes Mark & Elspeth Fleming Chris Gregson Roddy & Mary Maclean Jean Macphail Matthew C. Martino Alexander & Elizabeth McCall Smith Ian & Margaret McLeish Ian & Maureen McLennan Graham & Fiona Meikle Jacqui Nagib Tom Pate Bruce & Eileen Ritson James & Janet Rust David & Dianne Smith Eddie & Shirley Spear Allan Wilson Mark Wilson FOOTLIGHT Ann, Jean & Susan Irene Awramenko Ms Elizabeth Barclay Dr Margaret Bryson Chris & Helen Cook Jane Darkes Wilma & Rob Elton Alan Fraser Patricia & Angus Glennie Ms Stella Goldie Isabel & Peter Graham Melvyn Greig Celia Hague Robin Harding Jon Hollis Alan M Johnston Ray & Gill Kelleher Sir John Kerr Carol Mackenzie Melissa May Caroline & Charles McFarlane Robin & Vicki Morton Peter & Stephanie Rae David & Alison Reid Ian Ritchie M & M Ross Val Sampson Muir & Anne-Marie Somerville Paul & Terri Thomson Pam & Chris Warner Eliza & Gary Wilson LEGATOR Christina Forbes Joyce Additional thanks to the many individuals who have also given donations throughout the year, and to those who would prefer their support to remain anonymous.
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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
BY PHONE
lyceum.org.uk
0131 248 4848 Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm.
IN PERSON
Box Office, The Lyceum, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX Visit the Box Office on 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.
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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 may be subject to change, book early for the best price and a better choice of seats. Grand Circle & Stalls PREMIUM SEATS
Front Upper Circle & Grand Circle & Stalls STANDARD SEATS
Upper Circle STANDARD SEATS
Grand Circle Boxes
All Areas SIDE VIEW
EVENING
£30.50
£27
£20
£15.50
£15.50
MATINEE
£26
£23
£19
£13.50
£13.50
PREVIEW
£10* (no concessions) – seating is unreserved
This price table and the concessions below are not the pricing for A Number, Girls Like That, Variety Nights and Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery – ticket prices for these are all indicated on the relevant page.
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 £3 off full price tickets. Students, Under 18s, People with Disabilities All tickets £10. Assistants accompanying people with disabilities go FREE. Registered Unemployed All tickets £10 in advance or £5 on the day of the show.
Schools £9.50 Stalls and Grand Circle tickets £8.50 Upper Circle tickets. One FREE adult helper per 10 pupils. Additional helper tickets at adult group rate as above. SAVE UP TO £25 Buy tickets for 3 or more shows and save £5 per ticket.
SECRET SEATS
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 performance of every Lyceum Season show at just £10 each! Shows go on sale one month prior to opening night at lyceumsecretseats.org.uk TICKETS 0131 248 4848
Adult groups of 8+ £5 off Stalls & Grand Circle £3 off Upper Circle
lyceum.org.uk
The discount is applied when purchasing. Simply select Premium Seat Tickets for three or more shows from the following selection: Picnic at Hanging Rock The Winter’s Tale Hay Fever Charlie Sonata Glory on Earth
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PERFORMANCE DIARY
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.
CODE
CREATIVE LEARNING EVENTS
Post-show Discussions See page 28 for details
FREE! No ticket required.
DAY
TIME
Thu
7:30pm
Fri
7:30pm
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
ACCESSIBILITY
Code D
Fri
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 E
Sat
2:00pm
Code F
Sat
7:30pm
When you book your tickets, please let the Box Office know of any access requirements and we will do our best to assist you. If you would like to receive information in audio, Braille or large print format, please email Jacqui Nagib at jnagib@lyceum.org.uk ARTLINK 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 ACCESS SCOTTISH THEATRE For a full list of access performances at theatres in Scotland visit www.accessscottishtheatre.com
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Audio-Described Performances for visually impaired audience members Listen to the action on stage being described via hearing enhancement receivers/headphones (available free from The Lyceum Shop in the foyer).
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Code G
Tue
7:30pm
Code Q
Wed
2:00pm
Code J
Wed
7:30pm
Code K
Thu
7:30pm
Code L
Fri
7:30pm
Code M Sat
2:00pm
Code N
Sat
7:30pm
Tue
7:30pm
Wed
2:00pm
Wed
7:30pm
Thu
7:30pm
Fri
7:30pm
Sat
2:00pm
Sat
7:30pm
Touch Tours for visually impaired audience members Enjoy a guided tour of the stage set prior to an Audio-Described Performance. (Evening: 6.15pm, Matinee: 12.45pm)
10 Mar 11 Mar
29 Apr
20 May
1 May
22 May
14 Mar
2 May
23 May
18 Jan
15 Feb
15 Mar
3 May
24 May
18 Jan
15 Feb
15 Mar
3 May
24 May
19 Jan
16 Feb
16 Mar
4 May
25 May
20 Jan
17 Feb
17 Mar
5 May
26 May
21 Jan
18 Feb
18 Mar
6 May
27 May
21 Jan
18 Feb
18 Mar
6 May
27 May
24 Jan
21 Feb
21 Mar
9 May
30 May
25 Jan
22 Feb
22 Mar
10 May
31 May
25 Jan
22 Feb
22 Mar
10 May
31 May
26 Jan
23 Feb
23 Mar
11 May
1 Jun
27 Jan
24 Feb
24 Mar
12 May
2 Jun
28 Jan
25 Feb
25 Mar
13 May
3 Jun
28 Jan
25 Feb
25 Mar
13 May
3 Jun
28 Feb
28 Mar
1 Mar
29 Mar
1 Mar
29 Mar
2 Mar
30 Mar
3 Mar
31 Mar
4 Mar
1 Apr
4 Mar
1 Apr
BSL Interpreted Performances for Deaf audience members See the show interpreted by a BSL signer who will stand at the side of the stage.
A NUMBER See page 10
13 Mar
14 Feb
DR STIRLINGSHIRE’S DISCOVER See page 8
13 Feb 17 Jan
6 Jun 7 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Jun
GIRLS LIKE THAT See page 20
GLORY ON EARTH
10 Feb 11 Feb
HAY FEVER
CHARLIE SONATA
THE WINTER’S TALE
PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK 13 Jan 14 Jan
10 Jun
Captioned Performances for hard of hearing audience members Read the actors’ words on screen. We have caption units in Grand Circle Boxes A & D. The best view of this is from the Grand Circle.
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