OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS IN 2017 @ DANCE WORKSHOPS AT YOUR SCHOOL Wed 18 Jan, Wed 25 Jan, Wed 1 Feb or Wed 8 Feb 2017 - at a time to suit you Dance Artist and Choreographer Giulia Montalbano is available to visit your school and run taster dance workshops. She’ll be exploring the themes of discipline and strength. The workshops can be tailored for beginners or those with some dance experience. Cost: Free Running Time: 60 – 90 mins per workshop [you can request multiple workshops] Age Recommendation: 11+
FISK {FISH}
Thu 26 Jan, 7.30pm Weaving together a rich tapestry of puppetry, movement and intricate design, alongside an evocative original soundtrack, the piece draws audiences into an immersive marine world. Examining themes of depression, dependence and desolation. Fisk is an exploration of the lengths we can go to in order to escape from ourselves, yet also finds joy in even the deepest and darkest depths. Tickets: £2.50 Running Time: 50 mins (approx) Age Recommendation: 14+ Book:
01786 466 666 groups@macrobertartscentre.org
ACCOMPANYING DRAMA WORKSHOP
Ross Mackay, Artistic Director of Tortoise in a Nutshell is available to run a drama workshops in your school. Ross will work with your students to create their own immersive worlds and explore the themes of Fisk. Date & time: To suit you Duration: 120 minutes Age Recommendation: 14+ Cost: *Free *For groups who attend the performance
Book: creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org
TEACHER CPD (Stirling’s Creative Organisations Working in Partnership)
Tue 14 Feb Come and find out more about Stirling’s Creative Organisations Working in Partnership as we take you on a tour of some of the venues in the group – sharing with you an insight into the services and resources that we offer. Venues will include Artlink Central, Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Macrobert Arts Centre, the Smith Art Gallery and Museum and the University of Stirling Art Collection. We’re working together to support and enhance participation in a wide range of cultural and creative learning activities both in and out of schools - developing and supporting imaginative projects, programmes and activities in collaboration with schools, creative practitioners and local and national arts organisations. We also offer advice, mentoring, work experience and support emerging artists. We also attract funds and projects to the area and offer a wide range of equipment, resources and expertise. Cost: Free Running Time: 9am to 3.30pm Aimed at: Teaching staff with an interest in arts and heritage Book: creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org
HAMLET (Icarus Theatre) Thu 2 Mar 2017, 10.30am
Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones generation… bold, gripping and actionpacked! The spirit of a murdered king, the wrath of a vengeful son, and the turmoil of Denmark in 1601. Shakespeare’s most iconic and challenging play tells the tale of young Prince Hamlet avenging his father’s death and fighting the new King who stole his throne. Tickets: Running Time: Age Recommdation:
£2.50 150 mins (with interval) 11+
ACCOMPANYING DRAMA WORKSHOP Icarus Theatre are offering this to support the production. Please contact them directly: 0207 998 1562 or education@icarustheatre.co.uk
NEW CREATIVE VOICES: DRAMA, DANCE & ART OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Now in it’s third year we’re delighted to be able to expand this outreach project with support from Children in Need and the Big Lottery - working with more children and young people, aged 8-18 in Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire. We want to reach young people who are not currently accessing drama, dance, visual art at Macrobert Arts Centre and support them to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills. Working with professional Artists in community settings, with opportunities to showcase work our venue, we aim to value and celebrate the voices of young people.
Rosie Kay Dance Company
MK ULTRA
Thu 18 May 2017, 7.30pm Rosie Kay Dance Company tackles the world of conspiracy theories, illuminati and mainstream mind control in this new work, MK Ultra. Renowned for tackling important, pertinent and challenging subject matters, RKDC now looks at a weird world of symbolism, hidden messages, occult signs and deconstructs it for an aware and an unaware audience.
The children and young people who show an interest in, or talent for, drama beyond this project will be encouraged and supported by the Artist - a known and trusted person - to access our regular classes and inclusive projects. An Access Fund is also available to remove barriers that may prevent individuals from joining classes or projects that we run e.g. being part of the Panto Young Cast or signing up to one of our weekly classes. If you work with children or young people who might benefit from this project please get in touch: creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org
Tickets: £2.50 Running Time: 70 mins Age recommendation: 14+ Book: 01786 466 666 groups@macrobertartscentre.org
ACCOMPANYING DANCE WORKSHOPS
Professional dancers from the Rosie Kay Dance Company are available to visit your school and lead dance workshops around the themes of the show. Date: Wed 17 May Time: You chose Duration: 60 mins Age Recommendation: 14+ Cost: *Free *For groups who attend the performance
Book: creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org
CPD FOR TEACHERS OF DANCE
Join dancers from the Rosie Kay Dance Company to explore new methods of using contemporary dance methods in the classroom. Aimed at teachers of dance, and supported by YDance, you’ll participate in daytime workshops and then be invited to stay and watch the evening performance of MK Ultra. Date: Time: Duration: Aimed at: Cost: Book:
Thu 18 May TBC TBC Teachers of dance Free
creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org
Group Booking Opens: Mon 16 Jan 2017 at 10am! Tickets: £9.50 (buy 10 get 1 free) 01786 466 666 groups@macrobertartscentre.org PRE-BOOK ONLINE Fill out the pre-booking form on our website and we’ll be in touch to discuss your booking: www.macrobertartscentre.org/aboutus/groupbookings/prebooking form
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE CREATIVE LEARNING TEAM: 01786 466 627 / creativelearning@macrobertartscentre.org BOOK TICKETS: 01786 466 666 / groups@macrobertartscentre.org Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA