ONLY A HOP ACROSS THE RIVER
CITIZENS THEATRE 119 Gorbals Street Glasgow G5 9DS BY FOOT A short walk from the Merchant City and Trongate, straight across Victoria Bridge. SUBWAY The nearest underground stop is BRIDGE STREET which is 5 mins walk from the theatre.
BUSES A large number of buses stop outside the theatre on Gorbals Street including 5, 7, 12, 20, 31, 37, 66, 67, 74, 75 & 267. TRAIN 20 minute walk from Queen Street or Central Station, 10 minute walk from Argyle Street Station. CAR PARK FREE car parking is available in our own car park adjacent to the theatre building. Entry is via Crown Street.
DOORS OPEN DAY Saturday 20 September, 10am – 4pm On this special day we open our doors even wider and let you see the nooks and crannies of our historic Victorian theatre, including backstage. Our expert tour guides will make sure you don’t get lost and give you a fascinating insight into the life of the theatre on and off stage.
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Tours last approximately half an hour and must be booked in advance. Call our box office now on 0141 429 0022 Please note some backstage areas of the theatre have limited disabled access. General access may be restricted due to rehearsals.
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FIRST EVER CITIZENS SUMMER ACADEMY
WIZARD OF OZ IN THE COMMUNITY
CREATIVE LEARNING WORK IN DEMAND
Following the success of our weekly drama classes that now see over 200 children attend the theatre every weekend to participate in drama activities, we ran our first ever Easter Academy during the spring break holidays. Summer 2008 sees the first Citizens Summer Academy with over 100 places up for grabs across all age ranges from 4 – 18 years. From roleplay and storytelling activities with the wee ones through to voice tuition and character work with the older groups, professional TAG drama tutors work intensively with young people to create their own devised performance pieces. The perfect way to learn new drama skills, meet new friends – and have some fun! See p. 15-17 for more information about our drama classes.
Last year over 24,000 people came to see Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz is set to break box office records again. This year, over 900 children from the Gorbals and surrounding schools will get the chance to have a free workshop in their school and come to see The Wizard of Oz at the subsidised ticket price of just £2. Plus we hold a Charity Preview in aid of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice which last year raised over £2000 in ticket sales. We are also delighted that Glasgow City Council will continue their sponsorship of 3 schools performances which results in 1300 Glasgow school children seeing the Christmas show absolutely free.
In the last year over 1000 sessions and workshops have been delivered by our Citizens Learning and TAG team, involving tens of thousands of participants across Scotland. In addition, over 10,000 people saw our young people’s touring performance work in venues and schools across 16 different local authorities from the highlands and islands to the borders. But the quality of the experience is just as important as the quantity and we are proud to be working on groundbreaking new projects in partnership with Glasgow Youth Justice Services – working with socially excluded young people – as well as the British Stammering Association, running a series of free drama workshops as part of a pilot project for young people who stammer. Our experienced drama practitioners continue to be in demand to bring their innovative techniques to new and challenging environments.
NEWS AWAY FROM HOME TAG’s smash hit show Yellow Moon had the honour of opening the 2008 Brits off Broadway Festival held annually at 59E59 Theaters in New York. There was a ‘Scots off Broadway’ theme this year and we were proud to be one of three companies flying the flag for Scottish theatre. Yellow Moon picked up another accolade this year – the Brian Way Award for the best writing for young people, awarded to playwright David Greig. This follows the TMA award for Best Show for Children and Young People won in 2007. Members of our Young Co. performed at the National Theatre in London in a new play by Davey Anderson. And around Scotland we’ve been just as busy touring three shows for young people, Wee Fairy Tales, Yellow Moon and Liar. From the Borders to Orkney, we now engage with over 100,000 people per year.
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DON JUAN A NEW VERSION BASED ON CARLO GOLDONI’S DON JUAN TRANSLATED BY ROBERT DAVID MACDONALD
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An unrepentant womaniser? Cruel seducer? Or a genuine lover of the beauty of women? The Spanish legend of Don Juan has been immortalised by an array of writers, actors, poets, playwrights, composers and filmmakers from Mozart to Johnny Depp. In a debauched world fuelled by lust, the infamous hedonist Don Juan leaves a trail of broken hearts, angry husbands and outraged fathers. But not all women fall at Don Juan’s feet, as they weigh up the odds of accepting the hand of the greatest lover of all time… Bringing together a 21st Century Don Juan with his historical counterpart, this is a bold collision of old and new in a radical new version of the timeless story.
DIRECTED BY JEREMY RAISON & MAXINE BRAHAM SET DESIGN BY JASON SOUTHGATE COSTUME DESIGN BY LIZ KRAUSE
MAIN THEATRE Wednesday 17 September – Saturday 11 October, 7.30pm PREVIEWS: Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm Thursday 18 September, 7.30pm MATINEE: Saturday 4 October, 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 1 October, 7.30pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 2 October, 7.30pm SEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES Recommended for 16+
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THE BY HAROLD PINTER LONDON, 1959. Aston (a quiet reserved man) has helped an old tramp to escape from a café brawl and brought him back to his scruffy one-room flat. Mick (his taunting younger brother) isn’t too happy about his older brother’s act of kindness. As the old man struggles where to place his trust, he is made Caretaker of the assorted junk. Despite his obsessional fears of draughts, gas leaks and illfitting shoes, he must secure his new position to survive – by playing off one troubled brother against the other. Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker brought him his first major artistic and commercial success, and has been adapted for television and film. With a masterful use of dialogue, this is a brutally funny play that endures today as a modern classic. Directed by Philip Breen whose previous work at the Citizens includes the acclaimed productions, Shadow of a Gunman and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.
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DIRECTED BY PHILIP BREEN SET DESIGN BY MAX JONES LIGHTING DESIGN BY TINA MACHUGH
MAIN THEATRE Wednesday 22 October – Saturday 15 November, 7.30pm PREVIEWS: Wednesday 22 October, 7.30pm Thursday 23 October, 7.30pm MATINEE: Saturday 8 November, 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 6 November, 7.30pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 13 November, 7.30pm SEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES
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Featuring all the original songs from the celebrated film including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and many, many more. Join Dorothy on the biggest adventure of her life, as she is whisked from her humble Kansas home to the magical, technicolour land of Oz. Follow the Yellow Brick Road with her friends – the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man – but beware! The Wicked Witch of the West is hot on Dorothy’s ruby-slippered heels. A faithful stage production of one of the most beloved films of all time, this special Citizens Christmas Show will showcase all the film’s popular songs. Bringing kids, growns-ups and families together, THE WIZARD OF OZ is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season.
MAIN THEATRE 29 November – 3 January WIZARD OF OZ CHARITY PREVIEW Saturday 29 November, 7.00pm Preview performance in aid of The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice. £10 adults, £6 child (all seating areas)
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES Thursday 11 December, 10.30am Friday 12 December, 7.00pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE Saturday 13 December, 4.30pm PLEASE SEE CHRISTMAS SHOW BOOKING INFORMATION ON PAGE 34 & 35 FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF DATES, TIMES, PRICES AND DISCOUNTS.
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DIRECTED BY GUY HOLLANDS AND ANDREW PANTON, DESIGNED BY JASON SOUTHGATE, LIGHTING DESIGN BY GRAHAM SUTHERLAND By Frank L Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, background music by Herbert Stothart, dance and vocal arrangements by Peter Howard, orchestration by Larry Wilcox, adapted by John Kane for The Royal Shakespeare company, based upon the classical motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros, by arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musical Limited of New York.
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REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER
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THIRD TIME UNLUCKY
“theatre with attitude” THE HERALD (on YOUNG CO.)
Join us for an evening of new short plays from young Scottish writers. Working with professional playwright Peter Arnott (The Breathing House, Cyprus, Swindle and Death), members of the Citizens Young Co. have written highly individual works inspired by the River Clyde and the idea of “reflection” which will be performed over four evenings by the company.
DESIGNED BY NEIL HAYNES CIRCLE STUDIO Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 October, 7.30pm SPECIAL TICKET PRICE: Full price £7, all concessions £5
Programme one Wed – Thu Programme two Fri – Sat
The Citizens Young Co. is sponsored by Fairway Forklifts Ltd and supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and the Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust.
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Back with a vengeance, the Citizens Community Company dish out their annual irreverent look at all things festive. A mischievous meander through Christmas tales that will make you laugh, cry and blush! Leave the shopping, cooking and decorations to the kids for a night – this one’s definitely for the adults! Fill your glass, sit back and enjoy a truly Wicked Christmas. This show sells out very fast – so grab yourself an early Christmas present. Recommended for 15+
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DIRECTED BY NEIL PACKHAM DESIGNED BY NEIL HAYNES
CIRCLE STUDIO Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm & 9.30pm SPECIAL TICKET PRICE: All tickets £10 + standard concessions
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AN AUDIENCE WITH… SIR CHRIS BONINGTON ‘I Chose To Climb’ MAIN THEATRE Tuesday 2 September, 7.30pm One of the most successful expedition leaders in the history of mountaineering, Sir Chris Bonington can rightfully claim the title of Britain’s best known mountaineer. He is also a writer, lecturer and leading motivational speaker. His career has included nineteen expeditions to the Himalayas, including four to Mount Everest. In this fascinating talk accompanied by stunning visuals and video, Chris will talk about his discovery of climbing at the age of 16 and take the story up to his historic ascent of the South Face of Annapurna. The talk will also focus on his relationships with such legendary climbers as MacInnes, Whillans, Clough and Haston. Knighted in 1996 for his services to the sport, this is a must-see talk from one of the greatest climbers of our time.
TONY BENN MAIN THEATRE Wednesday 3 September, 7.30pm The longest-serving Labour MP in the history of the party and twice cabinet minister, Tony Benn’s political and literary life has continued since he left Parliament. An indefatigable campaigner for social justice and outspoken antiwar protester, he is also an author, broadcaster and lecturer. He has written over 15 books including seven volumes of his diaries and is the holder of seven honorary Doctorates from British and American universities. This talk is an unmissable chance to put your own questions to one of the greatest politicians and orators of our time.
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TOMMY DOCHERTY
BRIAN BLESSED
MAIN THEATRE Thursday 4 September, 7.30pm
MAIN THEATRE Saturday 6 September, 7.30pm
More commonly known as ‘the Doc’, Gorbals-born Tommy Docherty has had an outstanding football career as player and manager but nowadays is equally in great demand as a celebrity speaker. The fast-talking, wisecracking Glaswegian is constantly sought as a media pundit by the press, radio and TV. Few others have his track record in the game. Starting out at his beloved Celtic in 1947, it was at Preston where he enjoyed the most successful period of his playing career and also picked up 25 international caps with the Scotland squad. His managerial positions have included Manchester United, Chelsea, QPR, Derby County, Porto, Wolves, Aston Villa and Scotland. A colourful and often controversial character this special evening promises to be full of entertainment from a great Scottish football legend and king of the one-liners.
With his imposing stature, distinctive booming voice and trademark beard, Brian Blessed is one of the country’s best known and highly respected actors. A distinguished and varied career has encompassed all forms of media as well as stage roles. He has appeared in a number of Shakespearean productions on both stage and screen, including four of the five Shakespeare films directed by Kenneth Branagh. A versatile actor, Blessed has also starred in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Cats and originated the role of Baron Bombhurst for the stage musical version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In film he has costarred with Katherine Hepburn and starred in George Lucas’ Star Wars series. He has written five books and has a great love for mountaineering which has resulted in three expeditions to Mount Everest and a trek to the North Pole. An utterly fascinating character, this talk is set to be informative, thought-provoking… and full of fun!
DENNIS TAYLOR MAIN THEATRE Friday 5 September, 7.30pm Dennis Taylor was a professional snooker player for 24 years and though now retired still regularly commentates on the sport for the BBC. He is best known for winning the 1985 World Championship, beating the then seemingly invincible Steve Davis on the final black in what is considered to have been one of the sport’s greatest finals. In addition to that Crucible success, Dennis also won the B&H Masters, the Rothmans Grand Prix, the Canadian, Australian and Tokyo Masters titles, as well as captaining Northern Ireland to the World Cup in 1987. An extremely humourous character, Dennis is snooker’s joker in the pack and this promises to be a hugely entertaining evening from one of the sport’s greatest players.
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THE NEW NOT NEW Based on selected writings by Anais Nin, this is a 15 minute work-inprogress short by puppeteer Ailie Cohen, directed by Guy Hollands. The New Not New will also be presented at ‘Manipulate’, Puppet Animation Scotland’s Festival for adult puppetry 2009. STALLS STUDIO Tuesday 30 September – Saturday 4 October, 7pm Free but ticketed
“The ragpicker worked in silence among the stains and smells. Fragments, uncompleted worlds, rags, detritus… the end of objects and the beginning of transmutations – can’t one throw anything away forever?”
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LEARNING
DRAMA CLASSES AT THE CITIZENS NIGHTSCHOOL Suitable for adults who want to try their hand at performing, Nightschool is a fun and informal introduction to acting skills. The group will explore a variety of classic and contemporary texts from past, present and future Citizens Theatre productions.
LEVEL ONE BEGINNERS 5.30 – 7.30pm
The sessions are led by a professional drama director with guest visits from the Citizens Theatre’s artistic team.
COST 9 sessions – £70 full price/£45 concession. Must be paid in advance.
Sessions run weekly on Mondays from 6 October – 1 December 2008.
Participants will receive a discount card for Citizens Company Performances.
LEVEL TWO INTERMEDIATE 7.30 – 9.30pm Suitable for adults 22 years+
Places for all classes are booked directly through the box office on 0141 429 0022.
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CLASSES AND TIMES
Our popular weekend drama classes for 4-15 year olds continue this autumn with 16 different sessions to choose from.
AUTUMN TERM
Drama increases self-confidence and social skills, encourages children to use their creativity and imagination, plus it’s lots of fun! Professional drama tutors lead the classes, which run to coincide with school terms.
KIDS @ CITZ 4-12 years
TEENAGERS @ CITZ 13-15 years
Saturdays
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4-5 years 10.30-11.30am & 2.00-3.00pm 6-8 years 11.45am-12.45pm & 3.15-4.15pm 9-12 years 2.00-3.30pm
13-15 years 3.45-5.15pm
13 September – 30 November 2008 (10 sessions) There will be no sessions on 11 – 12 and 18 – 19 October
Sundays 13-15 years 2.00-3.30pm & 4.00-5.30pm
Sundays
COST £5.50 per child per session. Full term cost is paid in two instalments. Places for all classes are booked directly through the box office on 0141 429 0022. A FREE cup of tea, coffee or juice is available in the foyer for any parents who wish to stay whilst their child takes part in the session. The Citizens Theatre also has a FREE car park and FREE Wi-Fi available.
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4-5 years 6-8 years 9-10 years 11-12 years
12 noon-1.00pm & 3.00-4.00pm 1.30-2.30pm & 4.30-5.30pm 12 noon-1.30pm & 2.00-3.00pm 12 noon-1.30pm & 4.00-5.30pm
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SIR CHRIS BONINGTON, 7.30pm TONY BENN, 7.30pm TOMMY DOCHERTY, 7.30pm DENNIS TAYLOR, 7.30pm BRIAN BLESSED, 7.30pm
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DON JUAN, 7.30pm
FOLLOW ME, 7.30pm / THE NEW NOT NEW, 7pm
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DON JUAN, 7.30pm C DON JUAN, 7.30pm S DON JUAN, 7.30pm DON JUAN, 2.30 & 7.30pm
THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm
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THE PARADE, 7.30pm/AND TELL SAD STORIES, 7.30pm A NOVEMBER DAY, 1.30pm A NOVEMBER DAY, 10.30am & 1.30pm A NOVEMBER DAY, 10.30am & 1.30pm ZERO, 7.30pm D ZERO, 7.30pm ZERO, 7.30pm
THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm S THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm
WIZARD OF OZ CHARITY PREVIEW, 7pm
DECEMBER FOLLOW ME, 7.30pm / THE NEW NOT NEW, 7pm FOLLOW ME, 7.30pm / THE NEW NOT NEW, 7pm FOLLOW ME, 7.30pm / THE NEW NOT NEW, 7pm FOLLOW ME, 2.30 & 7.30pm / THE NEW NOT NEW, 7pm
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REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER, 7.30pm REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER, 7.30pm REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER, 7.30pm REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER, 7.30pm
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THE PARADE, 7.30pm P THE PARADE, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm
THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm F THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm THE CARETAKER, 7.30pm
THE PARADE, 7.30pm/AND TELL SAD STORIES, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm/AND TELL SAD STORIES, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm/AND TELL SAD STORIES, 7.30pm THE PARADE, 7.30pm/AND TELL SAD STORIES, 7.30pm
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WIZARD OF OZ, 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am A & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am & 7pm A WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm, 4.30pm S & 8pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10am & 1.30pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am & 7pm F WIZARD OF OZ, 10.30am & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm & 5pm Happy Christmas from the Citizens! WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm & 5pm
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Happy New Year from the Citizens! WIZARD OF OZ, 2pm & 7pm WIZARD OF OZ, 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm
WICKED CHRISTMAS, 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS, 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS, 7.30pm WICKED CHRISTMAS, 7.30pm & 9.30pm
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FOLLOW ME BY ROSS GURNEY-RANDALL & DAVE MOUNFIELD She was the last woman in England to be hanged. He was the man that hanged her.
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OFFSHORE BY ALAN WILKINS
“memorable, subtle and bold” THE SCOTSMAN (on Birds of Paradise’s Beneath You)
Where the land meets water, where the urban meets rural, Alan Wilkins’s new play explores what happens when a landscape changes, when a town loses its young people and the sea loses its fish. As the spotlight falls on this small Scottish community, a complex web of interdependencies is revealed – life in this rural idyll is far from straightforward. A mother is struggling to make ends meet running a chandlery and a whalewatching boat. Her daughter is torn between her ambitions and supporting her mum and boyfriend. Then there are the two newcomers. Why have they chosen this quiet fishing village? Where does their money come from? All is not quite what it seems!
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DIRECTED BY MORVEN GREGOR CIRCLE STUDIO Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 September, 7.30pm PREVIEW: Tuesday 23 September, 7.30pm All performances of this show are captioned and audio description support will be provided.
Follow Me is a dramatisation of the final moments of the beautiful party girl, Ruth Ellis, famed for the cold-blooded, murder of her lover... and for being the last woman in Britain to be hanged. The play takes us into the worlds of the hanged and the hangman in the moments leading to Ellis’ execution. Explaining her motives yet showing no remorse, she draws us into the mindset of one driven to commit the ultimate crime. Pierrepoint, the ultimate professional but increasingly plagued by doubt, explains the craft of being a pub landlord by night and a public executioner by day. An utterly fascinating tale about the British way of life... and death.
PERFORMED BY BETH FITZGERALD & ROSS GURNEY-RANDALL DIRECTED BY GUY MASTERSON
CIRCLE STUDIO Tuesday 30 September – Saturday 4 October, 7.30pm MATINEE: Saturday 4 October, 2.30pm Winner of a Herald Angel Award Edinburgh Festival 2007 HERALD SCOTSMAN
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THE PARADE BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS Written when he was 29, The Parade is an autobiographical depiction of one of Williams’s early romances, what he later called that “pivotal summer when I took sort of a crash course in growing up,” a chronicle of how he “had finally come thoroughly out of the closet.” The play details his own emotional crisis after being dumped (for a woman) by the first great male love of his life. This living interpretation featuring Laurance Rudic, explores the flexibility of human desire as Williams poetically reveals a story of unrequited love.
DEATH OF QUEENS
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BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS
CIRCLE STUDIO Tuesday 21 October – Saturday 1 November, 7.30pm
Candy Delaney is moving on. Yes she’s been heartbroken in the past, but tonight she is putting that behind her.
PREVIEW: Tuesday 21 October, 7.30pm A GLASGAY! PRODUCTION SEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES
Misdirected passions, deluded drag queens and seedy straight boys painfully collide in this long neglected gem amongst Tennessee Williams’s work. Startlingly modern in its concerns, it is by far his most open exploration of the queer psyche and its place in society. Tinged with his trademark melancholy and yet offering insight into the writer’s more flamboyant and comedic side, Candy and her universe will entertain and provoke in equal measure. This is a work of which Williams was hugely proud, but sadly aware could never be performed in his own lifetime. DIRECTED BY SAM ROWE STALLS STUDIO Tuesday 28 October – Saturday 1 November, 7.30pm A GLASGAY! PRODUCTION SEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR PRICES
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A GLASGAY! PRODUCTION THE TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL is a major six week celebration of the life and work of the author on the 25th anniversary of his death. The programme includes two major revivals and four UK premieres of lesser-known one act plays. There is also a classic film festival at London’s BFI Southbank, Glasgow GFT and Edinburgh Filmhouse. The festival runs 1 Oct – 9 Nov 2008 www.tennesseewilliamsfestival.com
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A NOVEMBER DAY TWO MEN, A DOG AND A WAR BETWEEN THEM To mark the 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World War, Thungumajig Theatre tells the story of one survivor’s memories of the conflict and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog who knew no boundaries. With evocative puppet characters and live music, A November Day presents a timeless fable about war and the miracle of friendship, when all else seems lost.
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CIRCLE STUDIO Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 November, Monday 1.30pm, Tuesday – Wednesday 10.30am & 1.30pm All tickets £7 SCHOOL GROUPS All tickets £6 + 1 teacher free in every group of 10. SEE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR FAMILY TICKET PRICES
BY C HRIS O’CO NNE LL It’s 2028. In the face of a feast of unabated nihilism, hundreds of camps have been built to torture and gain information at any cost from those who aim to blow apart the rich pickings of a world that is wealthy beyond its dreams. Alex, a translator at Camp Zero, seeks to tell the world of the brutal regime within the camps, and finds his life is suddenly on the line. Survival is paramount, death may be inevitable, but the truth has to be told. Chaotic, fast and furious, Zero is an explosive and anarchic stare at the ethics of torture and the curse of censorship.
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DIRECTED BY MATT ASTON CIRCLE STUDIO Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 November, 7.30pm POST SHOW DISCUSSION: Thursday 6 November
CALLING ALL ASPIRING WRITERS! SPECIAL WRITING WORKSHOP Saturday 8 November, 2-4pm Free but ticketed Led by Chris O’Connell this workshop is for aspiring new writers. The workshop is free if you have bought a ticket for the show.
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CORPORATE TRAINING CORPORATE TRAINING COURSES Whatever kind of business you work in, the Citizens can help you develop key communication skills. Whether you are a large organisation with many employees or an individual looking to improve interview skills, our courses can benefit you. Gain a host of practical skills through our dynamic approach to training, based on proven drama techniques. All sessions are led by experienced theatre professionals. PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Glasgow Housing Association NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde The Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service Govanhill Community Development Trust Clydebank College Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Mike Ritchie Media
PERFORMING WITH CONFIDENCE Friday 7th November, 2-5pm Showing you how to project an air of confidence even when you don’t feel it. A variety of physical and vocal techniques will be used to explore how to remain calm, focused and engaged in the moment. As a result you’ll not only look and sound more confident, but feel much better too. PRESENTING WITH IMPACT Friday 24th October, 2-5pm What is it about an actor’s voice that makes us listen? How can we use our own voice more effectively? Whether you’re networking one to one, speaking to a group of colleagues or addressing a cast of thousands, this workshop will give you the vocal skills to make more impact. Courses can be run at the Citizens Theatre or at your place of work. Interested organisations or individuals should contact Louise Brown on 0141 418 6273 for more information, alternative dates and costs.
We are always keen to find out what our audiences think of our work and our venue. Did you know you can text your comments to the theatre? Loved it? Hated it? We want to hear it all! Just a few words or a full review are welcome. Normal text charge applies. The Citizens does not gain any monetary benefit from this service.
You can also get in touch with us by emailing info @ citz.co.uk or writing to us at Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS.
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best piece of theatre i have seen at citz, loved it! AUDIENCE MEMBER, SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR
hamlet was excellent! i might come back & c it again! and da bar staff r outstanding! thanks 4 a gr8 nite! AUDIENCE MEMBER, HAMLET
moved me to tears, beautifully directed and wonderfully acted, much better entertainment than tv any day. AUDIENCE MEMBER, THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
BEHIND THE SCENES Did you know that the Citizens has two blogs allowing you to get behind the scenes with our work? www.citizenstheatre.blogspot.com For all venue news, production gossip, trailers and a closer look at the jobs involved in theatre. www.tagtheatre.blogspot.com Focussing on our work for children and young people. Find out about drama classes, creative learning projects and touring theatre.
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WHAT DID YOU THINK?
“Thoroughly enjoyable and informative – and not a Powerpoint presentation in sight!” (PREVIOUS PARTICIPANT)
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ACCESS TO THE CITIZENS
BAR & CAFE
The Citizens provides a variety of services to facilitate access to the theatre. Our staff are trained to make your visit easy and enjoyable. If you would like more information on any of the services detailed below please call our Box Office on 0141 429 0022.
A friendly and cosy place to enjoy a drink before and after the show.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Wheelchair access is available in the stalls area of our main theatre and in our studios. Look out for the symbol on our seating plan. Adapted toilets are also available.
TOUCH TOURS Touch tours are also available in advance of each Audio Described Performance. Please book two weeks in advance through our Box Office. S SIGNED PERFORMANCES
GUIDE DOGS ARE WELCOME INDUCTION LOOP Induction loop and infrared systems are provided. Please ask our Box Office staff to advise on the best seats to book, to optimise the hearing benefits from this system. A AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Available on certain pre-advertised show evenings or afternoons, visually impaired theatre-attenders can listen to a description delivered around the dialogue of a performance through a headset. Infrared headsets are available on request from the Box Office and can be reserved at the time of booking. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service.
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We offer a Sign Language Theatre Interpreter on stage during certain performances. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service. C STAGETEXT CAPTIONED
PERFORMANCE Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides access to live performance to people with hearing loss. In captioning the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. For more information visit www.stagetext.org. Look out for the symbol in our diary to find out what performances are available with this service.
The Citizens has two bars serving hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks. We stay open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, so you can rub shoulders with the cast, while you digest what’s happened on stage. The bar & cafÊ are open 1 hour prior to performance times. +FREE Wi-Fi Access
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SUPPORTING CITIZENS
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“We are delighted to support the Citizens Theatre, a company which provides an unrivalled range of cultural experiences within the community and is testimony that the Arts are for everyone.” SCOTTISHPOWER
We’re committed to putting people at the heart of our theatre and whether you’re an individual or a business of any size, we would like to invite you to join a growing number of citizens who actively support us. You’ll be in good company CORPORATE CITIZENS • Secure a creative outlet for your company’s corporate social responsibility needs. • Gain profile for your company’s work in the cultural sector. • Align your brand to one of Scotland’s leading producing theatre companies. • Access high quality training courses designed for the corporate sector • Entertain clients in a unique and creative atmosphere SPONSORS ScottishPower Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Fairway Forklifts Ltd St Enoch Centre
CORPORATE MEMBERS Stars Hall Aitken Pointer Ltd Dalkia Energy & Technical Services Leading Artists Milne Craig Ltd Rutherford & Macpherson black light
Cast Fairway Forklifts Ltd Db Houston DM Hall Macdonald Reid Scott Scottish Council for Development and Industry The Belhaven Brewery Company Ltd Mitchells Roberton John Paton & Son Ltd Virgin Trains City Inn Glasgow Merkland Tank Ltd McConechy’s Tyre Service Ltd Leyton Consulting MAJOR SUPPORTERS Paul Hamlyn Foundation Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland The Hugh Fraser Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Foyle Foundation The Binks Trust Dr E Calder’s Charitable Trust – per Mactaggart & Co. Solicitors W. M. Mann Foundation Citizens Theatre Society Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust Sense Over Sectarianism Partnership and the Scottish Government Saints & Sinners Club of Scotland The Merchants House of Glasgow The Trades House of Glasgow – The Commonweal Fund; and The Draper’s Fund Glasgow Community Planning Partnership South Lanarkshire Council Dumfries and Galloway Creative Education Arts Team (CREATE) East Renfrewshire Council Anonymous Donor
FURTHER DONATIONS ADAPT Trust North Lanarkshire Council Mickel Fund The Conservatory The W.A. Cargill Fund Cruden Foundation Mary Andrew Charitable Trust Scotbelge Charitable Trust James Wood Bequest Fund The Craignish Trust The Russell Trust The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust Dr E Calders Charitable Trust The Prince’s Foundation for Children & The Arts
INDIVIDUAL GIVING Individual support plays an important role in the company too and you can contribute to our work and help us to stage new productions nurturing a new generation of actors, directors and writers. In return we are pleased to offer you opportunities to get closer to the company.
The Citizens gratefully acknowledges the crucial support of all of our funders.
Friends of the Citizens from £25 By becoming a Friend you can help us deliver our exciting programme of work which benefits people of all ages from all parts of Scotland.
THE WIZARD OF OZ COSTUME APPEAL This autumn help us raise funds for the costumes and props of our new Christmas production. Dorothy’s shoes, the Lions’ mane and many other items will be available to sponsor from as little as £10. All donors will be invited to a special event to meet the creative team.
Citizens Seat Dedication Scheme £500 Dedicate a seat in the Citizens Victorian auditorium to a loved one, or someone you admire and respect. We can help you remember someone special and plan an event to mark the occasion.
FIND OUT MORE For further information of how to get involved please call Mandy Orr, Head of Development on 0141 418 6240 or visit our page on the Citizens website.
CITIZENS THEATRE LIMITED Registered in Scotland No. SCO22513 and is a Scottish Charity No. SCO01337
“ This fine piece of theatre is one of the most timely and significant Scotland has seen.” THE SCOTSMAN ON THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
CORE FUNDERS
Citizens Community Co., They Shoot Horses, April 2008
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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS The Box Office is open 10am – 6pm, Monday to Saturday and to 9pm on performance evenings. Book by phone on 0141 429 0022 or online at WWW.CITZ.CO.UK
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PREVIEWS £4
£7 TUESDAYS
Anything can happen at previews – but that’s what makes it exciting! Be part of the creative process as productions are given their first airing to the public. Limited seating available.
Every Tuesday night performance just £7 for any seat in the house! The perfect deal for bargain-hunters.
OFFERS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE SPACES
CONCESSIONS ALL PERFORMANCE SPACES
CHOOSING YOUR SEAT – MAIN THEATRE
SENIOR CITIZENS £3 off all full price tickets. Matinees £7 any seat in the house. DISABLED £3 off all full price tickets. + companion comes free. Matinees £7 any seat in the house. STUDENTS & UNWAGED £7 any seat in the house.
METHODS OF PAYMENT We accept payment by cash, cheque, Mastercard, Maestro and Visa. Please make cheques payable to Citizens Theatre Limited. LATECOMERS Due to the nature of the performance space, there is no late admittance to the Circle or Stalls Studios under any circumstances. Latecomers may be admitted to the Main Theatre if there is a suitable break in the performance. GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for gift ideas? Our gift vouchers are the perfect present, redeemable against tickets for all productions. Ask our Box Office for more details.
CHILDREN £7 any seat in the house. GORBALS CITIZENS CARD-HOLDER £4 any seat in the house. FAMILY TICKETS For all of our children’s theatre performances (excluding Christmas Show). Family of 3 Family of 4 Family of 5
£18 £24 £30
Standard single ticket price £7
PRICE BAND
I
II
III
Previews
£4
£4
£4
Tuesday
£7
£7
£7
Wednesday
£14.50
£12
£9.50
Thursday
£14.50
£12
£9.50
Friday
£17
£15
£10
Saturday
£17
£15
£10
Matinees
£12.50
£12.50
£10
BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE
GOOD VIEW
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RESTRICTED VIEW
SCHOOL GROUPS All teacher and pupil tickets £6 + 1 free in every 10 tickets purchased (excluding Christmas Show). ALL CONCESSIONS AND DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. PLEASE BRING PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY WHEN PICKING UP YOUR TICKETS. ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRINT BUT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CIRCLE STUDIO & STALLS STUDIO ALL TICKETS £12 Concessions as left. All seats unreserved.
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CHOOSING YOUR SEAT BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS TREAT! GROUP BOOKINGS One free ticket with every 10 tickets booked. School and youth groups – all tickets £8 (£9 peak), any seating area
NOVEMBER SAT 29 SUN 30
BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE – Price Band I GOOD VIEW – Price Band II RESTRICTED VIEW – Price Band III
CHARITY PREVIEW 7pm
PEAK PERFORMANCES
DECEMBER MON 1 TUE 2 WED 3 THU 4 FRI 5 SAT 6 SUN 7 MON 8 TUE 9 WED 10 THU 11 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN 21 MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30 WED 31
10am 10am 10.30am
1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1pm
10am 10am 10am 10.30am 10.30am
1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm A 1pm
4.30pm
7pm 7pm A 4.30pm S 8pm
10am 1.30pm 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 1pm
4.30pm
2pm 2pm 1pm 5pm HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2pm 1pm 4.30pm 2pm 2pm 1pm
7pm 8pm
7pm 7pm F 7pm 7pm 8pm 7pm 7pm
7pm 8pm
CONCESSIONS £3 off full price tickets for Senior Citizens, Disabled, Students and Unwaged. WIZARD OF OZ CHARITY PREVIEW Saturday 29 November £10 adults, £6 child (all seating areas) Preview performance in aid of The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
FAMILY & FRIENDS TICKET OFFER (Two adults, two children) Make a saving of up to £4! Offer starts at just £30
7pm 7pm 5pm
STANDARD PRICES JANUARY THU 1 FRI 2 SAT 3
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2pm 1pm
4.30pm
P PREVIEW F FRIENDS WEDNESDAYS S SIGNED PERFORMANCE A AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE PEAK PERFORMANCE
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7pm 8pm
PEAK PRICES Saturday 20 – Saturday 27 December
Price Band I
Adult £16, Child £9
Price Band II
Adult £13, Child £7
Price Band I
Adult £17, Child £10
Adult £10, Child £6
Price Band II
Adult £15, Child £8
Price Band III
Adult £12, Child £7
Price Band III
FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children)
FAMILY & FRIENDS (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Price Band I
£46
Price Band II
£37
Price Band I
£50
£30
Price Band II
£43
Price Band III
£36
Price Band III