MACROBERT
Live Events January - June 2013
Out Of His Skin - Let’s Dance Festival 2013
Stirling’s leading arts venue
Let’s Dance Festival 2013 The Mark Of Zorro The Government Inspector Chris Addison The Reduced Shakespeare Company & many more
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“I am thrilled to welcome you to our January - June 2013 season brochure. macrobert is delighted to be bringing some of the very best local, national and international work to Stirling’s leading arts centre. This year’s highlights include the Scottish premiere of balletLORENT’s Rapunzel, rip-roaring adventures for ages 5 and over with Visible Fiction’s The Mark Of Zorro and a one-night only visit from the West End’s longest running comedy The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (abridged). Our 90-seater playhouse comes to life as both a comfy comedy club starring the likes of BBC favourites Andy Zaltzman and Jo Caulfield and an intimate studio theatre hosting a mini-season of innovative new theatre, including Birds Of Paradise’s In An Alien Landscape and the Edinburgh Fringe smash hit Murder, Marple and Me. Tickets for these will sell fast, so don’t miss out! We’re particularly proud to be hosting our second annual Let’s Dance Festival, an electrifying weekend of contemporary dance, which sees world-renowned dancers rubbing shoulders with talented local performers of all ages. I very much look forward to seeing you at macrobert soon.”
All the best,
From mid-January 2013, we are excited to be moving to our brand new Box Office system Spektrix, which will see a big improvement in the efficiency of booking tickets for all macrobert events, both over the phone and online. When booking online for events in our mainhouse, you can also select your seat from our new online seating plan. Visit us at www.macrobert.org (Booking fee applies) Tickets cannot be refunded except in the event of cancellation by macrobert./ Special conditions apply for exchanges./ Latecomers may not admitted, please give yourself plenty of time to arrive. We reserve the right to relocate shows from venue to another venue within macrobert./ The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted./ All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice./ Please check our website www.macrobert.org for up-to-date information. macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure./ Concessions apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants./ Proof of eligibility is required.
PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS & NURSERIES We offer a wide range of performances that tie in with the curriculum. Special ticket discounts for schools apply to most performances, we can tailor pre or post performance workshops to the needs of your class and can offer backstage tours. www.macrobert.org/education
ACCESS INFORMATION macrobert welcomes all disabled visitors. Our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops at the box office and bar. Concession tickets are available for people with a disability plus carer.
£4 STUDENT STANDBY TICKETS Student? Bring your Student ID to our Box Office and get on-the-day student standby tickets for our live comedy, music & theatre for just £4. Subject to availability, from 10am on day of performance in person at Box Office only. One ticket per student, offer excludes Festival Shows, Scottish Opera & Pantomime shows.
GROUP BOOKINGS For all group bookings please email Albert McLure, Group Bookings Sales Advisor, on groups@macrobert.org or call 01786 466666.
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MACROBERT THANKS THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT:
SUPPORT MACROBERT macrobert offers a rich and diverse arts programme. We support artists and develop new work. Every week we engage and inspire 200 young people to create drama, film and dance. We are proud to present some of the most innovative programming for children and young people in Scotland. Each year macrobert (charity no. SCO39546) must raise significant funds to support our work. With your support macrobert can continue to present a captivating arts programme for Stirling and Scotland. If you would like to donate, please go to www.macrobert.org/donate, send a cheque, or come to the box office. With many thanks.
Liam Sinclair Artistic Director & Chief Executive page 1
macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546 To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/donate
The MsFits
STICK GRANNY ON THE ROOF-RACK THU 17 JAN 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS) The hilarious new comedy drama by multi award winning playwright Rona Munro, performed by Fiona Knowles. The good news - a 'Holiday of a Lifetime', Marie won it on a scratch card. The bad news - 'for all the family'! Katy, a teenager with attitude, Graham, once the love of Marie's life, now 15 years past his sell by date, and… his Mum! Take one everyday family, heat to 36 degrees, leave in a hired car to cook, then stand back! Stick Granny On The Roof-Rack is the latest show from the company behind Women Behaving Madly and Sex & Chocolate.
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A NIGHT WITH THE ALISTAIR MCCULLOCH TRIO WED 23 JAN 7PM £5 / £4 (FRIENDS), INCLUDING A DRAM Warm up for Burns Night with this fantastic evening of live Scottish music. Alistair McCulloch is a fiddler whose versatility and breadth of repertoire have kept him at the forefront of the tradition for over 15 years. Join us for the celebrations, including a special Burns Night menu served in our café bar and restaurant between 5pm to 7pm. Tickets are strictly limited - early booking recommended.
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Ballet West
THE NUTCRACKER SAT 2 FEB 7:30PM & SUN 3 FEB 2.30PM £11 / £9.50 (CONCS) / £9 (FRIENDS) / £8 (STUDENTS) A party in the Stahlbaum household and the young Clara is given a beautiful Nutcracker doll. After everyone has gone to bed and the house is quiet, Clara returns to be with her Nutcracker doll and discovers that he can take her on magical adventures through the land of the Mouse King, dancing snowflakes and the wonderful Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker is an essential part of wintertime, a wonderful escape for children of all ages into a magical world of snow, sweets and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Birds Of Paradise Theatre Company In Association With Beacon Arts Centre
IN AN ALIEN LANDSCAPE FRI 8 FEB 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONCS) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS) Albie is an ordinary man who experienced 'a scuffle with death' which unleashed his creative genie. He can't stop painting since he emerged from a coma. The extraordinary chaos of Albie's life and the sound of a continuous rushing white noise in his head drives his compulsion to paint. What is happening to him? There's no escaping who he was as his past still haunts him but what lies ahead? A blistering new piece of theatre from the renowned Birds Of Paradise Theatre Company.
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Gilded Balloon
MURDER, MARPLE AND ME FRI 15 & SAT 16 FEB 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS) Margaret Rutherford’s iconic performance as Miss Marple nearly didn’t happen. This intriguing new play humorously unearths the fascinating reasons why. Witness this clash of the titans who staggered through a mutual distaste for each other, and a serious aversion to each other’s work, to eventually come out the other side as friends. Written by Philip Meeks, directed by Stella Duffy. Performed by Janet Prince.
“One of the finest hours of entertainment you’ll see… tremendous” ***** The Scotsman Dram a in Play the hous e
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CRAIG HILL: JOCK’S TRAP! FRI 22 FEB 7:30PM £15 / £13 (CONC) Indulge yourself in a deliciously wicked evening of gloriously camp no-holds-barred comedy and pure, unadulterated fun. Hilarious, sometimes wickedly provocative and always outrageously cheeky, Craig Hill returns to macrobert with a brand new show.
"Hill actually has to wait until the audience stop laughing before he can start again. It’s absolutely hilarious" Evening News
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The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. Directed By Tommy Smith
MILES AHEAD & BIRTH OF THE COOL FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST PAOLO FRESU
SUN 24 FEB 7:30PM £17.50 / £12.50 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS) / £5 (SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS) / UNDER 16YRS FREE WITH PAYING ADULT Miles Davis was one of the coolest figures in jazz and a constant innovator. Together with Gil Evans, Miles created Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead: two of the greatest jazz milestones of the 1940 / 50s that shaped new movements in jazz and influences music even today. Sardinian trumpet master, Paolo Fresu, joins the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in paying tribute to Miles, bringing these two jazz gems to the live stage with direct emotion, quiet power and vivid orchestral colour.
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JACKIE KAY THU 7 MAR 6:30PM £6 / £4 (CONC) An evening with the multi award-winning poet, novelist and playwright Jackie Kay. The Adoption Papers won the Forward Prize, a Saltire prize and a Scottish Arts Council Prize; Fiere, her most recent collection of poems, was shortlisted for the COSTA Award; her novel Trumpet won the Guardian Fiction Award and was shortlisted for the IMPAC award; her memoir Red Dust Road won the Scottish Book of the Year Award, was shortlisted for the JR Ackerley prize and the London Book Award; her new book of short stories Reality, Reality was recently published by Picador. Programmed in partnership with School of Arts and Humanities, University of Stirling
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Dyad Productions in association with TTI
AUSTEN’S WOMEN THU 28 MAR 7:30PM £11 /£10 (CONC) /£8 (FRIENDS) Thirteen of Jane Austen’s most celebrated female characters are brought to life in this bold revisiting of the most exciting moments from Austen’s ‘two inches of ivory’. In scenes of high comedy and moments of profound pathos, Lizzy Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, Marianne Dashwood and many more, fall in love, alienate their friends and commit notorious improprieties. Using only Austen’s words, Rebecca Vaughan offers a brilliant and illuminating distillation of 19th century feminism. Directed by Guy Masterson.
“Nothing short of breathtaking…you won’t see too many one-woman shows as good as this” ***** Adelaide Theatre Guide
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JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH: OUT OF OUR SHEDS FRI 29 MAR 8PM £15 /£13 (CONC) /£11 (FRIENDS) / £4 (STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY) The Sony and Perrier nominated John Shuttleworth ventures beyond the garden gate to tread the mean streets of Britain. Which is better: city life or country living? Supermarket or village shop? Or is it better to sit in your shed and count the cobwebs? The star of BBC Radio 4's The Shuttleworths, TV’s 500 Bus Stops and It’s Nice Up North stops off at macrobert with his brand new show - his first ever appearance in Stirling.
“A national institution” The Sunday Telegraph page 6
Communicado
THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR TUE 2 & WED 3 APR 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) / £10.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN ADVANCE) / STUDENT TICKET DEAL WITH THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS - BUY A TICKET FOR ONE SHOW AND GET BOTH FOR £6
Dubious political dealings, a rioting populace, mishandled money, panic - sound familiar? Written in 1835 The Government Inspector is one of the world's most famous plays. By turns hilarious and vicious in its exposé of corruption among those in power, this masterpiece seems made for the times we now live in.
“Every theatrical element is used to one glorious end: to make the audience laugh” The Observer
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CHRIS ADDISON: THE TIME IS NOW, AGAIN TUE 9 APR 8PM £20 The star of The Thick of It and Mock The Week brings his twice extended, critically acclaimed tour The Time Is Now, Again to macrobert. Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him.
“Exquisite, super-smart solo show… gloriously funny” Time Out
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Let’s Dance FestivaL
20 - 23 MarcH www.macrobert.org/letsdance
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Get Scotland Dancing
Get your dancing shoes on for macrobert’s second annual Let’s Dance Festival!
LaNua
enso - WeD 20 Mar TAKES PLACE IN AN OFF-SITE LOCATION. TIME TBC- CHECK WWW.MACROBERT.ORG/LETSDANCE Edinburgh-based company LaNua presents enso, inspired by Zen art forms - gardens, calligraphy and poems (Haiku). Using paper, fabric and stones, the dancers weave poems, movement and images creating a serene, unforgettable show. First performed to great acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010, enso explores how contrasting spaces affect the experience of the piece. With an international cast, enso continues its tour around Scotland in 2013, interacting with indoor and outdoor spaces.
“Everything came together in one exquisite whole” **** The Herald
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2Faced Dance Company
Out OF His skin - WeD 20 Mar 7:30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS, CONC, STUDENTS & SCHOOLS) Unpredictable, fierce, visceral and tender, the country’s leading all male contemporary company continue in finding a way to connect to audiences that strikes at the soul. Bored with life, the monotony of the everyday and trying to find his place in the world, one man goes on a journey of self discovery. Pushing every available boundary and risking everything until there is nothing left he searches for the next high, the next hit and the next big thing. Using their trademark urban contemporary language, 2Faced Dance Company return with a new full length work choreographed by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald. Out of His Skin explores society’s obsession with the extreme and reminds us what it means to just be normal.
“Marvellous choreography, fierce, bitter and brutal” The Skinny
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rapunzeL - Fri 22 Mar
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Scottish Premiere A new take on the classic fairytale, balletLORENT’s Rapunzel is as much for adults as it is for children. The story of the parents forced to give up their child, the Witch who takes her from them, the woman the child becomes, and the Prince who discovers and rescues her. Full of dark beauty, this must-see production brings together a collection of world-class collaborators; Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, and Michele Clapton, award winning Costume Designer for Game of Thrones. Full of colour and emotion, this spellbinding retelling (performed by a company of outstanding dancers) is narrated by Lesley Sharp, and choreographed and directed by Liv Lorent.
“It promises to be the next Matilda, the mustget ticket for kids with standards.” The Times
Let’s Dance FestivaL 2013
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Scottish Dance Theatre
innOcence - sat 23 Mar 2PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC A unique theatrical playroom, Innocence is an exciting opportunity for 2-7 year olds (and their adults), to explore the world of William Blake’s childhood. Innocence invites children to dance, play and sing, on a magical theatrical journey shared with Scottish Dance Theatre’s band of accomplished dancers. This captivating dance experience is performed to a breathtaking live musical score. Join Scottish Dance Theatre as they pioneer a wonderful dance experience for children and their families and friends.
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7:30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC A fun evening showcasing the rich variety and quality of dance created by macrobert associate Dance Artists, community dance companies and our own youth dance companies. The showcase includes Rabble, a new fun and edgy dance piece, plus a local community group’s dance response to the work.
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Plus workshops and demos with Scottish Dance Theatre; Scottish Ballet; and macrobert community dance company throughout the day.
Gilded Balloon
THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS THU 11 APR 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS) / STUDENT TICKET DEAL WITH THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR - BUY A TICKET FOR ONE SHOW AND GET BOTH FOR £6
Hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet Steve Jobs and Chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iPhones. Explore the legality and morality of electronic sweatshops in China, complete with armed guards, underage workers and disturbing tales of the toxic effects of hexane in these factories. Agony shows how one man’s story might not be able to topple an empire, but it can certainly give it a righteous shove.
“An impassioned, witty wake-up call to a consumerist population” **** The Telegraph
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Tumult In The Clouds
FLEETO / WEE ANDY FRI 19 APR 7:30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC
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A multi-award winning double bill of electrifying, hard-hitting theatre. When his friend is stabbed, a young lad falls in with a gang. The terrible revenge he takes brings disaster on himself and the family of his victim. Inspired by the Iliad, Fleeto is a contemporary Scottish re-invention of the Greek tragic form. Wee Andy depicts the fallout from a knife crime for those left picking up the pieces - the surgeon who tries to repair his damaged face, the mother who takes drastic and terrifying action to protect him, and wee Andy himself, who tries to imagine a different life.
“A staggeringly brilliant pair of plays” ***** British Theatre Guide Please note: contains strong language, suitable for ages 13+
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Lakin McCarthy
JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW THU 2 MAY 8PM £14 / £12 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS) Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo asks: why are drunken girlfriends so much fun? What constitutes an airtight alibi? Is friendliness overrated? Come join Jo’s celebration of anger. Star of BBC Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again and recently seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and The Apprentice: You’re Fired Com e in dy Play the hous e
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Rapture Theatre Company
THE SASH FRI 10 MAY 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) /£10.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN ADVANCE) / £4 (STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY) A brand new production celebrating 40 years of this Scottish classic. Set in Glasgow, on the day of the Orange Walk, Bill MacWilliam, is determined that his son, Cameron, will join him on the walk. However, prompted by his mother’s recent death, Cameron has started to question his father’s beliefs. Throw in the arrival of the staunch Irish catholic spinster from downstairs, with her pregnant niece and comic chaos and dramatic conflict is the result. Father is pitted against son and niece against aunt, as old prejudices are questioned and new ideals sought. From the company behind Gagarin Way (2011) and 2012’s sell-out Dorothy Paul tour.
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SALSA CELTICA SAT 18 MAY 8PM £15.00 / £13.00 (CONC) / £12.00 (FRIENDS) / £4.00 (STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY) Salsa Celtica's synthesis of Afro Latin and Celtic traditional music has taken them on a journey from the village halls of Scotland to some of the most important music festivals around the globe. With a line-up combining some of Scotland and Ireland's most respected traditional musicians together with a stellar group of international world, jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunning combination of virtuosity and energy. A potent combination making them one of the most exciting world music groups touring today.
"Music to be quietly appreciated or furiously danced to" The Scotsman
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London Classic Theatre
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WED 22 MAY 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS) / £7 (STUDENTS) / £5.50 (SCHOOLS) “To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.” Jack is in love with Gwendolen. Algernon is in love with Cecily. But when an identity crisis spirals out of control, the previously separate worlds of town and country collide and delicious mayhem ensues. Oscar Wilde’s theatrical masterpiece is widelyacknowledged as one of the greatest comedies in the English language. Wonderful characters, sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable plot twists and a sprinkling of romance - The Importance of Being Earnest has it all. page 14
Avalon
ANDY ZALTZMAN THU 23 MAY 8PM £10 / £9 (CONC) / £8 (FRIENDS) Co-star alongside John Oliver of the worldwide smash hit podcast The Bugle, regular on BBC 5Live’s 7 Day Sunday, sporadic appearer on Radio 4, and ESPNCricinfo.com’s leading cricket satirist, Zaltzman comes to macrobert following a totally sold-out one-night tour of Bangladesh’s only comedy club.
“Probably the best satirical comic we’ve produced in the last two decades. Intelligent, biting and silly” Time Out Com e in dy Play the hous e
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“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show” The Reduced Shakespeare Company
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] THU 20 JUNE 7:30PM £16.00/£14.00 (CONC) /£12.00 (FRIENDS) ALL 37 PLAYS IN 97 MINUTES! The longest running comedy in the West End visits macrobert for one performance only An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all the Bard’s plays, don’t miss the smash-hit comedy as it visits macrobert for one performance only. Witness the madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. page 15
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LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILY BRILLIANT SHOWS TO KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY ENTERTAINED AT ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY ARTS CENTRES.
Puppet State Theatre Company
Tall Stories
Visible Fictions
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
MY BROTHER THE ROBOT
THE MARK OF ZORRO
SAT 26 JAN 2:30PM
WED 3 APR 12PM & 3PM
SAT 6 APR 2:30PM
£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC
£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC
£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC
This multi-sensory show tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
Once upon a time in the future… there will be a little girl called Bobbie. Bobbie will live with her inventor dad in a house filled with technology. Bobbie and her dad will have everything they need until one day, Bobbie announces that she’s lonely and she wishes she had a little brother. So Bobbie’s dad locks himself away in his lab and works day and night to create a special present for Bobbie… a robot little brother. Tall Stories (the company that brought you The Gruffalo, Twinkle Twonkle and The Snail and the Whale) presents its brand new show, combining humour, music and storytelling.
A mysterious figure has arrived in town. A flurry of a cape, the glint of a sword and a flash of a mask; who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe?
“Laughs, heartbreak, war, regeneration, scented breezes, sparkling wit and the best dog puppet ever. Perfect for children and grown-ups. Terrific.” The Guardian
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If you’re looking for some swash buckling fun, come and lock swords with Zorro. Watch as our masked champion ricochets from one sticky situation to another in a world where adventure is the name and justice is the game! Watch out for ‘Z’s scratched into the ground, it might mark the start of a thrilling escapade...
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LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILY Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre
CATCH ME
Scottish Ballet
Children’s Classic Concerts
HANSEL & GRETEL, AND ME
EAST MEETS RUMBLE IN WEST THE JUNGLE
SAT 13 APR 2PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC The chase is on.
SUN 28 APR 3PM SAT 13 APR TIME TBC. FREE. AT AN OUTDOOR LOCATION MEET AT MACROBERT BOX OFFICE
The Big Bad Wolf might have found me, but he’ll never catch me. Red Riding Hood takes flight in this classic fairy tale with an aerial circus spin. Full of Fidget Feet’s trademark playfulness, Catch Me is a stunning mix of aerial feats and theatre. Using an original score and visual projections that are mixed like a painting and come alive around the performers, no two shows can ever be the same. Come and watch as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf swing high above the audience through a forest of ropes. Supported by Culture Ireland.
Scottish Ballet community performers invite you to take a magical journey through the forest. Inspired by the classic fairytale Hansel and Gretel, this enchanting dance piece set in a woodland environment features an intergenerational cast and is accompanied by live music. Tickets are free but availability is limited. To reserve your place contact: education@ scottishballet.co.uk T: 0141 331 6285 Supported by the Monument Trust and macrobert Arts Centre.
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£10 /£8 (FRIENDS) / £6.00 (CONC) / FAMILY TICKET: £29.00 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) Join Owen and Olly as they set off on a global musical adventure meeting furry pandas, Wild West cowboys and African drummers on the way. With a world-class line-up of international musicians this highenergy whistle-stop tour has something for everyone - with lots of fun and joining in, go around the world in 60 minutes with no passports required! Get a piece of the action with Owen and Olly at an exciting family drumming workshop on Sunday 21 April. 11am and 1pm. Tickets £5 or just £2 when bought with a ticket for East meets West.
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Singing Kettle
SAT 4 - MON 6 MAY 12PM & 3PM £11.50 / £42 (FAMILY SAVER) / £9 (GROUPS 10+) / £13.50 (ADULT & BABE) There’s a Rumble in the Jungle as the Singing Kettle set out on their greatest ever adventure, deep into the undergrowth. Follow the Jungle beat on the hunt for Magical Coloured Kettles and find clues for songs that will captivate and enthrall the whole family. There'll be music and mayhem, old friends and new, with plenty to sing about along the way. Remember to come dressed as your favourite wild animal!
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LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILY LOOK OUT FOR OUR MACROBERT FAMILY SATURDAYS.
Branar Téatar do Pháistí
National Theatre of Scotland
macrobert presents
MISE STORY OF A GIRL
THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH
MACROBERT FAMILY SATURDAYS
SAT 11 MAY 1PM & 4PM
2013 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC Sometimes small things happen and they are small things, but in our head they grow into huge problems. This is the story of of a little girl that can’t sleep because a small thing happened and then the cloud won’t leave her. This non-verbal piece mixes beautiful puppetry, live music and animation to tell the magical and moving story of the night a girl couldn’t get to sleep and the adventure she had trying. Supported by Culture Ireland as part of Ireland’s EU Presidency Culture Programme 2013
WED 15 - FRI 17 MAY 10.30AM & 1:30PM / SAT 18 MAY 11AM & 2PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS & SCHOOLS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC What if you wanted your best friend's two goldfish so much, that you would swap anything you had for them? Even your Dad... When Mum finds out, she's not best pleased. Young audiences are invited to take part in an interactive promenade production to help Tom and his sister on their mission to get Dad back. Adapted for stage by Abigail Docherty from a book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean and directed by Lu Kemp.
SAT 26 JAN SAT 23 MAR SAT 13 APRIL SAT 1 JUN Our regular Family Saturdays kick off at 11am and are packed with live events, cinema screenings and interactive workshops to entertain all ages. To be the first in the know with the latest programme updates, sign up to our e-newsletter at macrobert.org/enews
This is a promenade show, moving from space to space. For access queries, please contact Box Office
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HIRED EVENTS & HIRE US FROM FILM PARTIES TO WEDDINGS, LIVE PERFORMANCES TO ANNUAL CONFERENCES, MACROBERT IS A UNIQUE VENUE THAT CATERS TO A LARGE VARIETY OF EVENTS.
YDance Routes
DESTINATIONS SAT 23 FEB 7:30PM £6 / £4 (CONC) 14 of the best Scottish youth dance companies perform in an inspiring evening of dance.
THINK DANCING SUN 24 FEB, WED 24 APR & THU 25 APRIL 7PM £6 Active Stirling’s, Active Schools team, presents an evening of dance performed by schools from throughout Stirling. The performance is the culmination of a 12 week programme where volunteers have been supported by dance artists to create their own dances.
SNOW WHITE AND THE NOT SO LITTLE DWARVES SAT 2 & SUN 3 MAR 2PM (SAT & SUN), 7PM (SAT ONLY) £8 / £6 (CONC) / £24 (FAMILY TICKET) Pupils from Alloa Ballet Company and Stirling Academy of Dance participate in a display based on the traditional tale of Snow White; showcasing jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary.
Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society present
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL TUE 12 – SAT 16 MAR 7:30PM (2:30PM MATINEE WED & SAT) £17 / £15 Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society present the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, featuring hit songs June Is Bustin’ Out All Over and You’ll Never Walk Alone.
DANCING QUEEN: THE SHOW SAT 11 MAY 7:30PM £15 / £13 (CONC) Packed with all of ABBA's greatest hits; if you're looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by some of the best music ever written, then Dancing Queen is the show for you.
HIRE MACROBERT “Brilliant venue, helpful staff, creative feel” Symposium Delegate, Autumn 2012 Renowned for our artistic and cinematic programme, macrobert’s welcoming environment is the ideal host for your event. Our deceptive venue has to be seen to be believed, so why not call and arrange a viewing to see how we can make your event extra special. Our café bar can provide a delicious range of reception, buffet and sit-down meal options for a broad spectrum of tastes and budgets. To find out more about hosting your next event at macrobert or to arrange to view our spaces please contact our Events Manager Lucinda on 01786 467 153 / Lucinda.bray@macrobert.org page 19
MACROBERT CAFÉ BAR OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, MACROBERT CAFÉ BAR IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX BEFORE THE SHOW OR FILM, CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY OR JUST UNWIND.
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Our seasonally changing menu boasts a freshly prepared selection of light bites, main dishes, desserts and daily specials (available Tuesday - Sunday), plus regular special events including our hugely popular Curry & Movie nights. Our well-stocked bar offers fairtrade coffee, loose-leaf Suki tea plus a well-chosen wine list and draught beers. One of the most family friendly venues in the area, we have a dedicated children’s menu of wholesome, homemade meals.
To contact our friendly and helpful Café Bar staff please call 01786 466610
Beauty and the Beast Written By Johnny McKnight
27 Nov 2013 - 5 Jan 2014 Groups On Sale: Mon 18 Feb friends Priority Booking: Fri 29 Mar General On Sale: Sat 6 April
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Tables can be pre-booked and pre-orders can be taken for those in a hurry.
COMING THIS OCTOBER macrobert’s big festival of live music, performance, cinema and happenings. Special ticket deals for ages 26 & under. www.macrobert.org/thatfest page 20
MACROBERT FILMHOUSE A TRUE HUB FOR FILM IN STIRLING.
macrobert Filmhouse is a true hub for film in Stirling. From the latest blockbusters to global cinema, via classic movies and big screen documentaries, our Filmhouse offers a wide range of screenings to suit all filmic tastes. Our weekly Kids Film Club and Parent and Toddler screenings bring you some of the biggest family movies around for a multiplex-beating £1.50 per person. If you fancy a leisurly afternoon, join us every Wednesday at 2.30pm for the Midweek Matinee, where you can enjoy one of that month’s top film choices plus a tea / coffee for just £2.50! For all the latest programme news, visit
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Diary
January - June 2013
JANUARY 17 23 26 26
THU WED SAT SAT
STICK GRANNY ON THE ROOF-RACK THE ALISTAIR MCCULLOCH TRIO FAMILY DAY THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
7:30PM 7PM FROM 11AM 2:30PM
FEBRUARY 2 3 8 15 22 24
SAT SUN FRI FRI - 16 SAT FRI SUN
THE NUTCRACKER THE NUTCRACKER IN AN ALIEN LANDSCAPE MURDER, MARPLE AND ME CRAIG HILL: JOCK’S TRAP! SNJO: MILES AHEAD & BIRTH OF THE COOL
7:30PM 2:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
JACKIE KAY LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: ENSO LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: OUT OF HIS SKIN LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: RAPUNZEL LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: INNOCENCE LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: COMMUNITY DANCE SHOWCASE AUSTEN’S WOMEN JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH: OUT OF OUR SHEDS
6:30PM TBC 7:30PM 7PM 2PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 8PM
THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR MY BROTHER THE ROBOT THE MARK OF ZORRO CHRIS ADDISON: THE TIME IS NOW, AGAIN THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS FAMILY DAY CATCH ME SCOTTISH BALLET: HANSEL & GRETEL, AND ME FLEETO / WEE ANDY CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS: EAST MEETS WEST
7:30PM 12PM & 3PM 2:30PM 8PM 7:30PM FROM 11AM 2PM TBC 7:30PM 3PM
JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW SINGING KETTLE: RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE THE SASH MISE THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH SALSA CELTICA THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST ANDY ZALTZMAN
8PM 12PM & 3PM 7:30PM 1PM & 4PM 10.30AM & 1.30PM 11AM & 2PM 8PM 7:30PM 8PM
FAMILY DAY THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)[REVISED]
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THU SAT - 6 MON FRI SAT WED - 17 FRI SAT SAT WED THU
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Classes | Workshops | Performance Opportunities... in drama, dance, film, art and literature throughout the year Our creative activities will give you the chance to work with some of Scotland’s greatest artists, spark your imagination and give you the time to create, play, imagine, dream, take risks, have fun and be inspired!
For further information check out our Take Part brochure or go to www.macrobert.org/TakePart
FIND US University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA macrobert is situated at the heart of the University of Stirling’s beautiful campus. There is parking on the campus. Frequent buses from Stirling town centre and the train station drop you right at our door. For all public transport options call Traveline Scotland at 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.travelinescotland.com
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