Autumn 2008
LIAM BRENNAN AND ALLISON MCKENZIE LEAD A SUPERB CAST IN SHAKESPEARE’S ‘SCOTTISH PLAY’ MACBETH
SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT WITH JULIE WALTERS Actress and Comedienne Julie Walters talks EXCLUSIVELY at the Lyceum Theatre about her newly published autobiography at this one-off event!
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WELCOME Welcome to the Autumn edition of Dramatic News. To those of you who have subscribed to the Lyceum before we welcome you back, and to all our new subscribers we hope you enjoy your first full season with us. You should already have received your tickets for the 2008/09 Season and also your subscriber card which offers extra benefits exclusively for subscribers. More details on these offers are listed on this page. As usual we like to give our subscribers the latest news on casting for the Season and an exclusive interview with people behind the scenes at the Lyceum. See the following pages for details of who to look out for in the first three plays of the Season. On the inside back page you will find the interview with members of my team who work very hard to produce all the brochures, print, programmes, press features and of course Dramatic News! We are also very proud of the new look website and have more exciting developments in store for you, so keep checking regularly for updates. In addition to the main season please don’t forget about our exciting Christmas show The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the visit from Catherine Wheels and The National Theatre of Scotland. Thank you once again for supporting our theatre and enjoy the Season! Shirley Monteith, Marketing Manager
CONTENTS Casting news – Macbeth and Mary Rose Christmas offer and competition Something Wicked This Way Comes… Lyceum news – Special author event with JULIE WALTERS Participate! Lyceum people Support us!
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CASTING NEWS – MACBETH AND MARY ROSE MACBETH 12 September – 11 October 2008 Talented director Lucy Pitman-Wallace leads the creative team on our season’s first show, Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish play’ Macbeth. We are very excited to be working alongside Nottingham Playhouse and delighted to have Lucy Pitman-Wallace directing the show. In 2005 Lucy earned her TMA Best Director Nomination for her UK première production of The Burial at Thebes (Nottingham Playhouse) and she has just directed Endgame for the Liverpool Everyman starring Matthew Kelly and Matthew Rixon. Award-winning Scottish actor Liam Brennan takes the lead role as Macbeth in this thrillingly dark tale of power, ambition and the supernatural in medieval Scotland. Joining Liam on stage is Allison McKenzie as Lady Macbeth, Jimmy Chisholm playing Duncan, King of Scotland, Christopher Brand as Macduff, Martin Ledwith as Banquo, Claire Brown as Lady Macduff, Donald Pirie as Ross, and Clare McCarron and Pauline Lynch playing the Witches.
ALLISON MCKENZIE Lady Macbeth We are delighted to welcome Allison to the Lyceum. She has performed throughout Scotland, most notably at Dundee Rep for All My Sons (2003), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2003) and Cabaret (2004). More recently she has performed at Glasgow Citizens’ Theatre in James and the Giant Peach (2007). She is perhaps most well known for her role in River City back in 2005 when she played ‘superbitch’ Joanne Rossi for two years. Other television credits include Rebus (2004), Taggart (2000) and the film Club Le Monde (Outlaw Films, 2006).
SAM HEUGHAN Malcolm Sam is a talented up and coming young actor who has his roots in the Lyceum’s own youth theatre. He has become very successful through regular performances at leading Scottish companies including the Traverse, the Citizens’ and Dundee Rep. His theatre credits include Romeo and Juliet (Dundee Rep, 2008), Hamlet (Citizens’, 2007),
The Pearlfisher (Traverse, 2007), Knives in Hens (TAG Theatre, 2005) and A Christmas Carol (Citizens’, 2002). Sam has also worked at the Royal Exchange, Manchester appearing in The Vortex with Will Young in 2006. His television credits include Rebus (2007), Midsomer Murders (2006) and River City (2005).
CHRISTOPHER BRAND Macduff A newcomer to the Lyceum, Christopher has an extensive history of stage and television appearances, from Shakespeare to Basil Brush! Theatre credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at London’s Palladium in 2003, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1998 and an impressive collection of Shakespeare’s plays including Romeo and Juliet (Chichester Festival Theatre, 2002), The Winter’s Tale (Royal Shakespeare Company, 1999) and The Taming of The Shrew (Bloomsbury Theatre, 1998). Television credits include Casualty (2004), My Family (2004), and Tommy Cooper in The Real Tommy Cooper (2001). Christopher also appeared in the feature film Basic Instinct 2 in 2005.
MARY ROSE 24 October – 15 November 2008 Associate Director at the Lyceum, Tony Cownie, will direct our second play of the Season, Mary Rose. JM Barrie’s wonderful Edwardian ghost story tells of the events surrounding Mary Rose and her unnerving past which is brought to light again after many decades. This is a compelling tale which will leave you shivering with more than just the cold as the dark nights draw in! Kim Gerard takes the title role and will be reunited with director Tony Cownie from last season’s successful Vanity Fair. Joining Kim in this superb cast is Michael Mackenzie as Mr Morland, John Ramage as Mr Amy and renowned Scottish actress Una McLean playing the part of Mrs Otery. In addition Perri Snowdon plays Simon Blake and Anne Kidd will appear as Mrs Morland.
KIM GERARD
MICHAEL MACKENZIE
Mary Rose
Mr Morland
Kim will be familiar to many Lyceum regulars for her outstanding roles in last season’s Living Quarters as the youngest daughter Tina, and as Amelia Sedley in Vanity Fair. She also appeared in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 2002 during her time as a member of the Lyceum Youth Theatre. Kim has regularly performed at Dundee Rep with theatre credits including Hansel & Gretel (2007), Sweet Bird of Youth (2006), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2006) and more recently the musical Sunshine on Leith (2007). Other theatre credits include Call It Sleep (2008) and Elf Analysis (2007) both at Oran Mor.
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Michael has an impressive history in Scottish theatre with regular appearances at the Lyceum, Pitlochry Theatre, Perth Theatre and the Traverse. He was last at the Lyceum in 2003 in The Breathing House and in 2002 he played Merlin in Merlin the Magnificent. In 2004 he worked alongside fellow Mary Rose actress Una McLean in the revival of The Slab Boys Trilogy at the Traverse Theatre. More recent theatre credits include Humble Boy (Perth Theatre, 2007), Triumvirate (Oran Mor, 2005) and The Tempest (Nottingham Playhouse, 2004). Michael has also appeared regularly on television including roles in Taggart and Hamish Macbeth.
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CHRISTMAS OFFER AND COMPETITION BY POPULAR DEMAND! THE LYCEUM IS DELIGHTED TO PRESENT FOR CHRISTMAS…
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE BY CS LEWIS ADAPTED BY GLYN ROBBINS
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28 November 2008 – 3 January 2009
£4 off an adult ticket for ANY performance!
This enduring classic of children’s literature will delight Lyceum audiences of all ages this Christmas. With the fanfare of publicity surrounding the film Prince Caspian, there has never been a better time to introduce the delights of live theatre to young people with a visit to Narnia.
This offer is available to book at any time. If you would like to bring younger members of your family remember that under 18s are HALF THE FULL ADULT PRICE for ANY performance. Call the box office on 0131 248 4848 and ask for the Subscriber Christmas Deal. (This offer is not available online.)
Following on from last year’s record-breaking show The Wizard of Oz and including in the cast Sandy Grierson who played the Tin Man, this promises to be another sell-out show. Don’t leave it too late to book and remember to take advantage of your exclusive subscriber discount.
Sandy Grierson who played the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, will play Professor/ Maugrin.
Meg Fraser, who won a TMA Award for her performance in All My Sons, will play the White Witch.
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
CHRISTMAS COMPETITION FAMILY TICKET FOR FREE! Enter our competition and you could be the lucky winner of a Family Ticket for four to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Just answer the question below and send your answer on a postcard to: Narnia Competition Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street Edinburgh EH3 9AX
What is the name of the lion in CS Lewis’s story? Closing date: 3 October 2008
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15 – 18 October 2008 Presented by Catherine Wheels and the National Theatre of Scotland Following hot on the heels of Macbeth and with a delicious play on that most famous quote, we are delighted to welcome Catherine Wheels and the National Theatre of Scotland to the Lyceum with this gripping tale of two fourteen year old boys who cannot resist the lure of the funfair and soon discover a dark sinister secret behind the smoke and mirrors of the carnival. Suitable: for ages 9+ Running time: approx 2 hours including an interval Evenings: 7pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm Tickets: Adults £12 / £6 concessions
Directed by CATS (Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland) nominee Gill Robertson (The Wizard of Oz) and with a cast including many Lyceum regulars – Andrew Clark, Anthony Eden and Graham Kent – this is definitely not to be missed. Why not bring along any young theatre fans?
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LYCEUM NEWS A WATERSTONE’S EVENT
AMY MANSON WINS CATS AWARDS We are delighted that Amy Manson from the cast of Six Characters In Search of an Author (a coproduction with Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow, and The National Theatre of Scotland) won the Critics’ Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best Female Performance. She played the character of the Stepdaughter. Congratulations to Amy from all of us at the Lyceum!
JULIE WALTERS IN CONVERSATION Wednesday 8 October, 5.45pm Event end: 6.50pm (followed by a signing) Julie Walters has been described as the nation’s most popular actress and comedienne. She has been delighting us on screen and on stage for over 25 years – most recently in the blockbuster Mamma Mia – and we have taken her into our hearts. Now she tells us her own story in her own words revealing, with characteristic wit and candour, the highs and the lows of a remarkable life. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear her talk and read from her newly published autobiography in her only appearance in Scotland (there will be a signing after the talk). Tickets: £6 (Please note that seating will be unreserved). Doors open approx 5.30pm. The Howard Bar will be open for drinks and refreshments before and after the event. If you would like to attend this event and see Macbeth on the same night please call the Box Office to exchange your tickets for that evening’s performance at 7.45pm.
ZUCCA WINS RESTAURANT AWARD
We also received a CATS nomination for Best Production for Children and Young People with The Wizard of Oz, directed by Gill Robertson from Catherine Wheels Theatre Company.
ARTS & BUSINESS SCOTLAND AWARDS 2008
The Arts & Business Scotland Awards announced their shortlist in June. The Royal Lyceum Theatre and Hunwick Hughes have been nominated in the Arts & Business Scotland Small Business Award category. Hunwick Hughes sponsored the National Theatre’s Connections Summer Festival at the Lyceum involving eight youth groups from around Scotland and Ireland. It also supported opportunities for 1,400 young people to participate in the Lyceum’s education programme and extended membership of the successful Lyceum Youth Theatre. The Awards celebrate the most outstanding and creative partnerships between businesses and arts organisations in Scotland. The winners of the awards, now in their 22nd year, will be announced on 21 October.
We are pleased to announce that Zucca has recently won the New Restaurant of the Year at the Scottish Chef Awards for 2008. Congratulations to all at Zucca! Book your table on 0131 221 9323 and remember your discount! www.zuccarestaurant.co.uk
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PARTICIPATE!
Want to become more involved with the Lyceum’s work? Then try out our wide range of participation events, including Theatre Classes, Drama Workshops, Post-Show Discussions and Backstage Tours. There are events for all ages, interests and levels of experience so there’s something for everyone. It’s your Lyceum – get more out of it! THEATRE CLASS These classes are a popular addition to the events calendar at the Lyceum and provide lively and informative discussion on the plays. After many years at the helm Mike Ridings has retired, but we are delighted to welcome historian Owen Dudley Edwards, another familiar face and supporter of the Lyceum, who will engage you with his knowledge of the plays and writers in the comfortable surroundings of our auditorium. The Howard Bar opens at 10am and you can have a complimentary coffee or tea either before or after the class. POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS A chance for you to see the show and then hear from the people who put it together. Cast members and the show’s director lead a discussion on the production and answer your questions. THEATRE DISCUSSION GROUP – NEW FORMAT FOR 2008 Join fellow audience members for an informal discussion of the play you’ve just seen. The discussion takes place in the Wyndham Bar after selected Wednesday matinees with discussion facilitator, Rod McAra. Feel free to grab a coffee or drink from the Howard Bar and bring it with you. PRE-SHOW TALKS If you’re coming to see the show on the first Tuesday of each run why not get here early and come to one of our Pre-Show Talks? Invited speakers are specialist contributors or members of the production’s creative team. Check the website for details on the speakers and any additional talks, www.lyceum.org.uk SPECIAL EVENT – AUTUMN 2008 MACBETH Friday 3 October 6pm Pre-Show Discussion with Professor Willy Malley from Glasgow University, exploring historical portrayals of mental health in literature. This talk is presented as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL 1 – 19 October 2008 Visit www.mhfestival.com for more information on this major cultural event taking place across Scotland. DRAMA WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS This season we will be running two special day-long drama workshops led by members of Lyceum Education. Sat 20 September – Macbeth in a Day 10.30am – 4pm Using the production of Macbeth as a stimulus, this is a practical drama-based workshop exploring the themes of the play to create our own version of the story. Sat 25 April – Play Day 10.30am – 4pm A story-making and devising workshop using a selection of costumes and props from the Lyceum Theatre Company’s fabulous collection.
THEATRE CLASS Wed 17 Sep: Macbeth/Shakespeare Wed 29 Oct: Mary Rose/Barrie Wed 21 Jan: The Man Who Had All the Luck/Miller Wed 25 Feb: The Mystery of Irma Vep/Ludlam Wed 25 Mar: Curse of the Starving Class/Shepard Wed 22 Apr: Copenhagen/Frayn Time: 10.30am – 12pm Venue: Auditorium Tickets: £5 per class, or book all six in advance for £27 POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS Tue 23 Sep: Macbeth Tue 4 Nov: Mary Rose Tue 27 Jan: The Man Who Had All the Luck Tue 3 Mar: The Mystery of Irma Vep Tue 31 Mar: Curse of the Starving Class Tue 28 Apr: Copenhagen Time: After evening perfomance Venue: Auditorium – Stalls Tickets: FREE, no ticket required THEATRE DISCUSSION GROUP Wed 1 Oct: Macbeth Wed 5 Nov: Mary Rose Time: After matinee performance Venue: Wyndham Bar Tickets: FREE, ticket required PRE-SHOW TALKS Tue 16 Sep: Macbeth Owen Dudley Edwards, Lyceum Macbeths – Then and Now Tue 28 Oct: Mary Rose Dr Caroline Watt, Things that Go Bump in the Mind Tue 20 Jan: The Man Who Had All the Luck Tue 24 Feb: The Mystery of Irma Vep Tue 24 Mar: Curse of the Starving Class Tue 21 Apr: Copenhagen Time: 6pm Venue: Auditorium Tickets: £3/Under 18s FREE, ticket required SMHAFF PRE-SHOW TALK Fri 3 Oct: Macbeth Time: 6pm Venue: Henry Irving Room Tickets: £3/Under 18s FREE, ticket required DRAMA WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Both workshops are open to anyone over the age of 16. No previous experience required. Tickets: £10 (concessions £5) BACKSTAGE TOURS Sat 4 Oct: Macbeth Sat 1 Nov: Mary Rose Sat 24 Jan: The Man Who Had All the Luck Sat 28 Feb: The Mystery of Irma Vep Sat 28 Mar: Curse of the Starving Class Sat 25 Apr: Copenhagen Time: 11.30am (approx 1 hour) Tickets: £5 (concessions £3)
BACKSTAGE TOURS See behind the scenes at the Lyceum on one of our special backstage tours! With a different set for each play in the Season this is a great way to find out what things look like from the other side of the curtain!
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LYCEUM PEOPLE
Michael Thomas
Melissa Clarke
Shirley Monteith
Gareth Davies
MARKETING AND PRESS DEPARTMENT We all thought it was about time you got an insight into the very busy world of our marketing team to find out what we all do and how we go about promoting our season. Our team includes Shirley Monteith, Marketing Manager, Michael Thomas, Marketing and Communications Officer, Melissa Clarke, Press Officer and Gareth Davies, Group Sales Co-ordinator. WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE LYCEUM? Michael – I started in the Box Office in March 2001, before moving to marketing in 2006 and I’ve just been promoted to Marketing and Communications Officer. Melissa – November 2006 in the Box Office and marketing and press since Sept 2007. Shirley – First joined when I was a student and worked in the bars. Have left and come back twice since then and have worked in the Box Office, as duty manager, in group sales and now I lead the marketing team. Gareth – I joined the Lyceum in March 2006, just in time to start working on that year’s Christmas show, Pinocchio… Christmas always comes early for me at the Lyceum! WHAT DOES YOUR JOB INVOLVE? Michael – I work closely with the rest of the marketing team to promote the work of the Lyceum (including our stage work, education programme and fundraising) and the theatre as a whole. I help with the creation of our various pieces of printed material including season brochures, flyers and programmes for each of our shows. Melissa – I liaise with the press on generating publicity for shows, directors and actors through interviews and features and I commission all photography for publicity. Shirley – My job is both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Our department is responsible for all the print, advertising, press, promotions and sales for the whole company – but in particular the productions. That means we need to target the right people and consistently produce inspiring print and advertising to encourage visitors to buy tickets and keep our audience figures as high as possible. It is a huge responsibility but someone has to do it! Gareth – I’m the primary point of contact for group sales bookings and school group bookings. I also liaise with the Education Department to promote Lyceum productions to schools across Scotland. A lot of my time is spent co-ordinating school visits to our Christmas shows. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? Michael – I’m currently involved with the ongoing development of our website, which is now progressing into creating and presenting rich
content such as web videos, virtual tours, interviews, online surveys and so on. This is definitely my favourite part of the job as I am interested in it on a personal level, and also feel it’s a great way to try and open the Lyceum to new audiences. Melissa – I enjoy setting up interviews and features and seeing the finished articles in the papers. Also coming up with creative ideas for publicity photo shoots, love our opening nights and meeting with press and our guests – you never know who you might bump into! Shirley – I love working in a creative atmosphere and with the rehearsal room being along the corridor from my office we get to meet the actors everyday and really feel part of the whole process. Oh – and opening nights – I love when the curtain goes up after the buzz of everyone arriving. Gareth – I particularly enjoy dealing with my regular ‘groupies’ – some come to almost every play in the Season and they’re not shy about sharing their thoughts about the shows! So it’s always nice to get feedback about which productions they’ve enjoyed. WHAT SHOW ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST THIS SEASON AND WHY? Michael – Copenhagen without a doubt – I absolutely love Michael Frayn’s writing, very funny stuff with a slightly dark and uneasy edge to it. It’s just a shame that I have to wait until next May to see it! Melissa – This is tough as Mark has pulled together another very exciting season of plays but I am particularly looking forward to seeing Macbeth and working with Nottingham Playhouse on this show. Shirley – That is difficult because this season I have only seen one of the plays performed before so it is all very exciting. That is why I like Mark Thomson’s programming – he brings new challenges to theatre in Edinburgh. If I had to choose one it would be Curse of the Starving Class – it seems so relevant to today – if you like Shameless you’ll love this! Gareth – I think The Mystery of Irma Vep will be a riot! It’s such a mad script, with two actors playing all number of things that go bump in the night – and the pre-show talk from a parapsychologist will be especially interesting!
COMINGS AND GOINGS... We were very sad to see Deputy Box Office Manager Fiona Campbell leave us at the end of May to travel and work in New Zealand. We were delighted when Chris Ashwell, former box office assistant, took up the available post. He will join Gareth, Pauline and Geraldine as your regular Box Office team who will be happy to help you with any enquiries regarding show information and your subscription tickets throughout the Season. Another new face joining the Lyceum this summer will be Eleanor Harris who takes up her new role in the Sponsorship Department in August. Len McCarthy our Bars and Events Manager has been working with us over the past few months and many of you may already have had a friendly chat with him at one of our bars during your visit to last season’s plays.
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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP From Marlene Dietrich to Dudley Moore, Henry Irving to Sean Connery, Brian Cox to David Tennant – over the years the Lyceum has presented some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment. Join the Corporate Membership Scheme and you too can take centre stage! Enjoy unrivalled benefits including: • Best tickets for Lyceum productions • Complimentary use of the hospitality and conference suite • Invitations to high-level networking events • Great branding and marketing opportunities • Discounts and special events for you and your staff
HAVING A PARTY? THE LYCEUM IS THE PERFECT VENUE! For an unusual setting for a birthday party, leaving do or wedding, the Lyceum offers affordable rooms with an elegant and theatrical setting. On the Grand Circle level there are two rooms that have been recently refurbished with support from Tods Murray – the Ellen Terry and the Henry Irving Rooms. These offer accommodation for either an intimate dinner party for up to 40, or a drinks and buffet reception for up to 80. Add in the elegant Wyndham Bar on the same level and you can have a wonderful space for dancing, as well as chatting, to make your perfect night go with a swing. For more information on hiring a room call Len McCarthy on 0131 248 4800 or email lmccarthy@lyceum.org.uk
There are many options available to companies and our packages can be tailored to suit your size and requirements. So whether you are interested in becoming a Benefactor or joining the Corporate Standby scheme, give us a call to discuss how we can be your perfect partner. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT There are many ways that individuals can support Edinburgh’s premier producing company. You can help us put more money into productions or enable more local children to attend the theatre and workshops through our Priority Schools Programme. Here’s how you can help: • 500 Club – for £5 a month you could win £500 while supporting the Lyceum • Name a seat – for £250 you can have a plaque dedicated to someone special • Donations – we welcome any donation no matter how small – why not add it to your next purchase at the Box Office? • Legacies – by leaving us a legacy in your will you can ensure that your relationship with the Lyceum is a lasting one • Gift Aid – if you are a UK taxpayer your donation is eligible for Gift Aid, increasing its value by 28% at no further cost to you
COSTUME HIRE So, you’ve booked your room for that special party – why not make it fancy dress? The extensive Lyceum Costume Hire Department has re-opened for business. Situated on Roseburn Street, next to Murrayfield Stadium, there are hundreds of costumes available for hire to turn you into a medieval knight, 1930s explorer, gladiator, hippy 60s chick or even a rabbit! Opening hours are: Fridays: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 6.30pm Saturdays and Mondays: 10am – 3pm Call 0131 337 1997 for more information on what is available or email costumes@lyceum.org.uk. For more information and pictures of the department visit www.lyceum.org.uk/costumes
To find out more about how you can play a part either as a company or as an individual please contact: Eleanor Harris, Business Development Manager Royal Lyceum Theatre Company 30b Grindlay Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AX 0131 248 4800 eharris@lyceum.org.uk You can download forms for Individual Support including the 500 Club from our website, www.lyceum.org.uk/500
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