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Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov

WELCOME TO THE KING’S STEEPED IN HISTORY AND BURSTING WITH ATMOSPHERE: SCOTLAND’S BEST-LOVED THEATRE

Richard Wingate with Andy Gray

Flashdance 18 - 23 August

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Evita 1 - 13 September

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Sunset Song 16 - 20 September

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Noises Off 22 - 27 September

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Daydream Believer 6 - 11 October

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Can’t Smile Without You 14 13 - 18 October

Built in 1904, this ‘Grade A’ listed building has been a foundation stone in the social life of the people of Glasgow for over 100 years and our vision is to restore this historic theatre to its former grandeur. Over the next few years, we will be working with Historic Scotland and Glasgow City Council to make changes that will bring the theatre up to the standard rightly expected by today’s audiences. Your comfort and enjoyment when visiting the King’s is our priority, this is why we will initially focus on seat replacement, air conditioning, bars and toilets.

We will carry out the work around our existing programme so you can continue to soak up the atmosphere while enjoying the very best musicals, comedy, ballet, opera and of course, pantomime. Following last year’s rave reviews from the press and our audience, this year’s Cinderella starring Gerard Kelly, Karen Dunbar and Andy Gray is selling faster than ever!

Oklahoma!

21 - 25 October

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Romeo & Juliet 28 October - 1 November

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All the Fun of the Fair 3 - 8 November

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Slava’s Snowshow 11 - 15 November

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Boogie Nights 18 - 22 November

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Cinderella 20 28 November - 11 January

Our aim is for the King’s to be fully restored in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games so our marvellous theatre can be enjoyed by the people of Glasgow and visitors alike.

Richard Wingate Chief Executive

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Calendar Girls 12 30 September - 4 October

We’re set to embark on one of the most exciting journeys in the history of the King’s. Plans have been underway to restore this beautiful theatre for some time now, and thanks to a substantial initial grant from building owners, Glasgow City Council, we can begin our ambitious programme of restoration. We have already generated over £60,000 by the contribution of £1 from every King’s ticket sold. We couldn’t have done this without your generosity and continued support.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

KIDS SHOWS

The King’s programme is financially supported by Glasgow City Council.

‘The King’s Theatre is my favourite place to perform bar none. The atmosphere and the audience are unique to that building and I am delighted that, at last, she is to be restored to her former glory. Both she and her audience deserve it. I hope this is a sign that she will still be serving up first class entertainment to the people of Glasgow in another hundred years’ Gerard Kelly

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Sunshine on Leith packed with The Proclaimers’ hits returns in Feb 09 - see p22

GREAT FUN FOR KIDS

GREAT FUN FOR KIDS

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Five and Dan Colman present

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea

ING! TS REMAIN A E S W E F LAST FIRST EVER NATIONAL TOUR!

CBeebies at the Theatre is the first ever theatre adventure starring many of your favourite friends from CBeebies. Join PC Plum, Postman Pat, Jess the Cat and Tamba from Tikkabilla as we all discover the fun in recycling those everyday things that we throw away.

Watch the twists and turns of lovable schoolmates Troy and Gabriella as they score the leads in the big school show and a place in each other’s hearts.

Bursting with music, singalong songs and bags of imagination - what are you waiting for? Come on let’s play!

Disney’s High School Musical On Stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs. So ‘get’cha head in the game!’ And go totally wild for Disney’s High School Musical.

‘A dream come true for the very young’ The Stage

For the first time ever Milkshake! is hitting the road with a colourful LIVE concert!

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr

Now the children can join their favourite TV characters and Milkshake! presenters in a brand new, action packed all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza. Fifi & Bumble, Peppa & George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy & Tessie Bear and Mr. Bump & Little Miss Daredevil all together on one stage!

Adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood

It’s a guaranteed feel good treat, bursting with energy and a fabulous opportunity to enjoy all the tunes and dance steps that have made Milkshake! one of the most successful children’s TV experiences ever!

So, get their dancing shoes on and join in with the action. It’s the perfect summer treat!

Mon 30 Jun - Tue 1 Jul Mon 5pm, Tue 11am & 2pm

Mon 4 - Sat 16 Aug Mon - Sat eves 7pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Thu 28 - Sat 30 Aug Thu 4pm, Fri 11am & 5pm Sat 11am & 2pm

Family Ticket £50 Group of 4, max 2 adults top 4 price bands

Best Discount for Friends £10 OFF top 3 prices Mon 4 & Mon 11 Aug

Family Ticket £46 Group of 4, max 2 adults top 4 price bands

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There’ll be plenty of excitement and surprises as the Jakers, Bill & Ben, Boo and even the Koala Brothers get in on the action as they join together with Tommy Zoom to combat the dastardly deeds of Polluto.

Characters / presenters subject to change.

Get ready for ‘the start of something new!’

The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is coming to Glasgow.

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Exciting and charming, The Tiger Who Came to Tea has been enjoyed by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now for the first time ever, the much-loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

Don’t miss out on this wonderfully entertaining show for children aged three and up. Teatime has never been so fun!

‘A modern classic’ The Independent

Thu 9 - Sat 11 Oct Thu & Fri 11am & 5pm Sat 10.30am & 12.30pm G 5

TAKE YOUR PASSION, MAKE IT HAPPEN

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Starring

Bruno Langley Coronation Street

Bernie Nolan The Bill, Brookside

Noel Sullivan Hear’Say

and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex

Sparks will fly this summer as the World Premiere production of Flashdance - The Musical explodes onto the stage in Glasgow starring Bruno Langley (Coronation Street), Bernie Nolan (The Bill, Brookside), Noel Sullivan (Hear’Say) and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex.

Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. It’s an unmistakably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the smash hit Maniac, along with Manhunt, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the Academy Award winning title track Flashdance - What a Feeling.

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Full of pulsating raw energy and breathtaking choreography

by Arlene Phillips (Strictly Come Dancing, Grease, Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever) Flashdance - The Musical promises to be the theatrical event of the year - so take your passion and make it happen!

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MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL

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‘There has never been a musical as dramatically exciting as Evita’ TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Time Out

‘A tremendous piece of musical theatre’ Metro Featuring the hit songs:

Starring

Louise Dearman, Seamus Cullen & Mark Heenehan With a clutch of more than 20 major awards, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, this truly legendary smash hit show comes to Glasgow for two weeks only.

New West End star Louise Dearman brings the extraordinary role of Eva Peron to life, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. The production follows Eva’s rise to sainthood – telling the story of the enormous wealth and power she gained, to become the beloved Evita.

Louise has wowed audiences in Guys and Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease and Kiss Me, Kate.

Performing the role of Che is popular finalist Seamus Cullen from BBC TV’s Any Dream Will Do, and Mark Heenehan fulfils the role of Juan Peron.

Don’t miss this powerful and compelling production, which promises to be the theatrical event of the year!

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‘This show really is a total triumph’

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me

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A NEW DRAMA BASED ON THE MOST POPULAR SCOTTISH NOVEL OF ALL TIME

His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen presents

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WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT COMEDY IS HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN!

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‘Grassic Gibbon stands alone as the greatest writer the North-east has ever produced’ Jack Webster

‘The funniest comedy ever written’ New York Time Out

‘If you haven’t seen it, go. If you have, go again’

Cast includes

Hannah Donaldson Joyce Falconer Finn Den Hertog Rod Matthew Tom McGovern Alan McHugh Sally Reid Graeme Stirling

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Michael Frayn Original production by the National Theatre

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It is a celebration of a rural life fast dying out; telling how it feels to be a girl growing up on a farm in Scotland in the early 20th century, how it feels to be in love and in lust, how it feels to be a young mother on her own and how it feels to lose a lover in the war.

Captioned Performance Thu 18 Sep 7.30pm Best Discount for Friends 2 FOR 1 top 4 prices Tue 16 Sep F G S

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Noises Off is a glorious comic romp, which offers two plays for the price of one! Whilst the traditional British comedy Nothing On is being performed, a real life charade unfolds backstage during the show’s final rehearsal and the ensuing disastrous tour.

Watch as the actors make their exits from one play, only to find themselves making entrances into the other - and back again.

Noises Off is one of the funniest nights you’ll spend at the theatre, about the theatre.

‘Leaves you high with happiness and physically weak with laughter. Brilliantly written, beautifully acted, technically ingenious. A comic masterpiece’ The Daily Telegraph

‘Michael Frayn’s masterpiece raises the roof’ Daily Express

Photographs from a previous production

The Mail on Sunday

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Sunset Song was voted the most popular Scottish novel of all time in 2006 and this revised adaptation by Alastair Cording tells the story of Chris Guthrie through her country childhood and marriages before and after the First World War.

Tue 16 - Sat 20 Sep Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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Adapted by Alastair Cording Directed by Kenny Ireland Musical Director Paul Anderson

Over a million people have wept with laughter at Michael Frayn’s sharp and witty multi-award winning comedy so don’t miss the chance to get your hands on the hottest ticket in town!

‘Inspired lunacy and sublime slapstick’

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON COMES TO GLASGOW!

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HEY HEY - IT’S THE MONKEES MUSICAL!

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The world premiere of the new musical celebrating all things Monkees

Miss July

Featuring the hit songs:

Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer, Hey Hey We’re The Monkees

Miss April

Miss June

Miss March and many more months to follow!

Lynda Bellingham Patricia Hodge Elaine C Smith Gaynor Faye LIKE THIS?

In the 60s The Monkees were one of the most successful bands in the world, with their own zany television series and a string of number one hits.

‘We’re going to need considerably bigger buns’ At first glance it should look like your classic WI calendar.

Jams, cakes, sewing and all that. Except for one tiny thing... the ladies are not naked, they’re nude.

A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary WI persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference.

Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children and riding the wrath of the outraged WI they achieve their goal of raising money for charity, but inadvertently spark a global phenomenon.

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Four boys audition for a band and unwittingly become standins for the most famous group in the world. Once on tour, typical Monkees mayhem ensues with singing nuns, a mysterious Russian impresario and an ill-fated love affair all played out to the soundtrack of The Monkees greatest hits; Last Train to Clarksville, I’m A Believer, I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone, Daydream Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday and of course Hey, Hey We’re The Monkees.

This musical promises something for everyone: a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who remember the TV series, while the enduring charm of The Monkees hits appeal to a whole new generation.

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Adapted by Tim Firth from his smash hit film of the same name. Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

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THE NEW BARRY MANILOW MUSICAL FEATURING ALL OF HIS CLASSIC HITS

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GLASGOW LIGHT OPERA CLUB

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Featuring over 30 of Barry’s hit songs including

Could It Be Magic It’s A Miracle I Write The Songs Mandy I Made It Through The Rain Trying To Get The Feeling Can’t Smile Without You and many more

Book by TIM PRAGER Directed by KEITH STRACHAN and BILL KENWRIGHT Barry Manilow is one of the most successful music artists of all time. He has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and at the height of his success he had five albums on the best-seller charts in the US. An aspiring young band on a visit to New York come across an opportunity not to be missed - auditions for the latest reality TV show to find the next pop music sensation. When the TV Company offers lead singer Tony a chance to appear on the show, the other band members give him their unconditional blessing.

But before Tony can realise his dream, he is caught up in a tragic sequence of events which leave him fighting for his life.

Barry Manilow is a registered trademark of Hastings, Clayton & Tucker, Inc. All righgts reserved.

Mon 13 - Sat 18 Oct Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discount for Friends 2 FOR 1 top 4 prices Mon 13 Oct F G S

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Set outside the town of Claremore in 1906, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farmer girl Laurey Williams, but their love is challenged by Laurey’s threatening farmhand, Jud Fry. Follow a conman, a flirty young girl and her boyfriend whilst enjoying Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, People will say we’re in Love, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, I Cain’t say No! and of course the title song to end all title songs, Oklahoma.

Presented by this long-established group of amateurs with the professional touch, Oklahoma! will send you home with a happy heart. So sit back, relax and imagine clear blue skies and wide open spaces…

Sense Scotland will benefit from this production. Based on the book ‘Green grow the Lilacs’ by Lynn Riggs. By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of R & H Theatricals.

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Left with no memory his dreams are all but shattered. His only hope lies in the power of the music he loves and his feelings for a girl he once knew called Mandy…

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SHAKESPEARE’S ICONIC LOVE STORY

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‘Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love’

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...

THEY’LL TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!

David Essex stars in

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‘Roll on up, see the main attraction, get your money ready, let’s take a ride...’

*Limited availability.

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ROMEO AND JULIET

by William Shakespeare

In a society dominated by religion and bound by ties of strict family loyalty, two teenagers are trapped by their secret love. As a dangerous vendetta spills onto the streets and knives are drawn, the young lovers are forced to deceive their family and friends, risking all to be together.

This bold theatrical staging combines an ensemble of 30 actors and musicians with some of the most hot-blooded poetry ever written.

BRAND NEW MUSICAL

Tue 28 Oct - Sat 1 Nov Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Post Show Discussion Thu 30 Oct free to ticket holders Captioned Performance Thu 30 Oct 7.30pm Touch Tour Fri 31 Oct 6pm Audio Described Performance Fri 31 Oct 7.30pm Best Discount for Friends £10 OFF top 4 prices Tue 28 Oct F G S

0870 060 6648 (bkg fee) www.kings-glasgow.co.uk

Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair, hilarious crafty cons and plenty of rock ’n’ roll, All the Fun of the Fair is a brand new action-packed musical from legendary singer and songwriter David Essex.

Widower and funfair owner Levi Lee (David Essex) is struggling to fend off the unwelcome attentions of an alluring and attractive divorcee whilst trying to keep up with the ins and outs of his son’s tangled love life and lofty ambitions. And what is he to make of the dangerous predictions of the fair’s mysterious gypsy fortune teller, warning him about what the future has in store?

Inspired by David’s debut album, this roller-coaster ride is underscored by a helter-skelter of hits such as Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine and Rock On. So roll on up and get your tickets now for this beautiful, modern musical love-story with a heartbreaking twist.

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Presented by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company, this production of Shakespeare’s enduringly popular Romeo and Juliet reunites director Neil Bartlett and designer Kandis Cook, the creative team behind the RSC’s recent acclaimed production of Twelfth Night.

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THE SELL-OUT SENSATION IS BACK!

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THE PANTHEON CLUB

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‘Cheerfully brainless disco show’ London Evening Standard

‘Sparkles like a giant glitterball.

It’s boogie wonderful’ The Mirror Quotes from 1998 West End production

‘This is the single most beautiful thing I have ever seen in a theatre in my life’ Simon Callow Created and staged by Slava Due to popular demand it will be snowing again in Glasgow this November!

Slava’s Snowshow has taken the world by storm. Now you have another chance to be swept up by this most thrilling theatrical event as it returns to the King’s for just seven performances. Internationally acclaimed Slava’s Snowshow, winner of the Time Out, Olivier and Drama Desk Awards for ‘Unique Theatrical Experience’, combines comedy and poignancy with stunning spectacle and breathtaking images culminating in a blinding, heart-stopping blizzard of a finale.

An unmistakably unique, unmissable treat.

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Slava’s Snowshow touches the heart and the funny bone and is packed with wonder and laughter for the whole family.

Book now for this thrilling theatrical experience!

Best Discount for Friends £7.50 OFF top 4 prices Tue 11 Nov

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Recommended for ages 8+

Tue 11 - Sat 15 Nov Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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Packed with all the greatest disco classics, Boogie Nights will have you up on your feet doing The Bump and The Hustle and funking along to the grooviest, chart topping hits including You Sexy Thing, I Will Survive, Play That Funky Music, We Are Family, Disco Inferno, Boogie Wonderland and many more!

Originally developed by, and starring Shane Richie, this musical slice of the ’70s is bound to put you in a party mood.

Why not look out your flares and platform shoes, let your hair down and come along dressed up as a groovy 1970s dude or chick? Friday and Saturday 5.30pm shows are party performances and, with discounts for bookings of over 20 people, Boogie Nights is the ideal show for your next office night out!

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‘Pure magic. Truly an evening of enchantment and fun’

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Go back to the ’70s this autumn for a night of disco nostalgia!

Boogie Nights tells the hilarious and heart warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down.

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HAVE A BALL AT THE GREATEST PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL KAREN DUNBAR

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DISCOUNTS Other than Family tickets, all discounts on Saver perfs only.

INDIVIDUALS Under 16s - £5 off top 4 prices.

Students, Over 60s and Unemployed - £3 off top 4 prices.

GROUPS Groups of 20+ Adults £14.50, Under 16s, Students, Over 60s and Unemployed £12 on top 4 prices.

(Except on Sat 6 Dec 2pm, Sat 13 Dec 2pm & Sat 3 Jan 2pm when Groups of 20+ Adults are £17.50).

SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS Groups of 20+ Pupils or Under 16s £12 on top 4 prices. (Except on Sat 6 Dec 2pm, Sat 13 Dec 2pm & Sat 3 Jan 2pm when Groups of 20+ Pupils or Under 16s are £15).

One free teachers ticket with every

ANDY GRAY

10 tickets purchased for Groups 20+ in any area.

FAMILY TICKETS On Family performances £4.50 off all price bands. Max 8 tickets.

GALLERY SPECIAL For all groups of 10+ £6.

FRIENDS £12 per ticket on top 4 prices Fri 28 Nov 7pm and Wed 31 Dec 1pm & 5pm (Usual Friends discounts do not apply).

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT Applies to all bookings if paid in full by 29 Sep £1 off each ticket (Can be used in conjunction with all other discounts) Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org © 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Registered charity no 235825

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November Fri 28 Sat 29 Sun 30 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 January Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Sun 11

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Raymond Gubbay presents The Russian State Ballet of Siberia & The Russian State Ballet Orchestra

Eve 7pm 7pm 5pm

No performances 10.30am 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm 10.30am 7pm No performances 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 10.30am 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm 12pm 7pm 10.30am 7pm No performances 1pm 7pm 10.30am 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm No performances 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm No performances 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm No performances 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm

* Family performances

Saver performances Bargain performances All other performances are Standard Audio Described Performances Wed 10 Dec 7pm and Wed 7 Jan 1pm Captioned Performances Sat 13 Dec 2pm & Tue 23 Dec 7pm Signed Performances Sun 14 Dec 5pm, Mon 22 Dec 2pm

Seen by over 4 million people Fame The Musical is the smash hit dance explosion that has captivated the country for over a decade. Packed with breathtaking dance routines and unforgettable songs as the students of New York’s High School for the Performing Arts find themselves on an inspiring journey of laughter, tears, heartache and romance.

The multi talented cast performs with explosive vitality that has audiences dancing in the aisles and out of the theatre night after night, determined to ‘live forever’.

Recruiting the hottest new talent and the funkiest live band around, Fame The Musical is the ultimate feel-good show for anyone who has ever wanted to be a ‘kid from Fame’!

Mon 19 - Sat 24 Jan Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Best Discount for Friends 2 FOR 1 top 3 prices Mon 19 Jan F G S

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Coppélia

Beautiful sets, enchanting costumes and dancing dolls fill the stage in this joyous tale of mistaken identity and the search for the perfect woman.

SwanLake

The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty.

The Nutcracker

In this most famous of fantasy ballets, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score captures perfectly the spirit of Christmas Eve in this lavish new production.

Mon 23 & Tue 24 Feb Coppélia Wed 25 & Thu 26 Feb Swan Lake Fri 27 & Sat 28 Feb Nutcracker Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discount for Friends £5 OFF top 4 prices Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27 Feb F G S 21

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THE KING’S AND THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW: WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT FOR A WORLD CLASS CITY

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If you like what’s on offer at the King’s, take a look at the top class entertainment available at our sister venue the Theatre Royal.

THE MOTOWN SHOW

Fri 15 & Sat 16 Aug

Joe McGann stars in

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Mon 18 - Sat 23 Aug Karen Dunbar, Sally Lindsay & Nikki Sanderson star in

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Mon 25 - Sat 30 Aug

We are delighted to welcome back the award-winning, critically acclaimed musical Sunshine On Leith. If you were unlucky enough to miss it the first time, this is your chance! And for those of you that didn’t hear about it - this is one show you really can’t afford to miss! This must-see musical is packed with hits from the The Proclaimers and performed by Dundee Rep’s award-winning ensemble.

A superb, fun and deeply moving night’s entertainment, Sunshine On Leith follows the highs and lows of Ally and Dave as they return home from the army. Families, relationships and life in Leith are not all plain sailing in this truly exceptional love story about everyday life in Scotland.

Sunshine On Leith is a large cast extravaganza with live music and a string of the Fife-born twins’ favourite hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m on My Way, Letter from America and lots more. A spectacular event not just for fans of The Proclaimers but for anyone who just loves a good night out. This is the hot ticket of the season - it sold out before it opened last year so be sure to book your seats early!

‘Capable of wrenching a tear from the bronze statue atop Leith Walk’ ★★★★★ The List

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★★★★ The Scotsman

Rudyard Kipling’s

THE JUNGLE BOOK

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EDUCATION

SUMMER PROGRAMME @ THE THEATRE ROYAL Book via 0870 060 6647.

SUMMER SCHOOL Mon 7 - Fri 11 Jul. Our popular summer programme kicks off with a series of workshops in dance, drama and music, culminating in a performance on Friday. Age 8 - 14 yrs, 9.30am - 4.30pm daily, £100.

Stage Stars Act 2 Mon 14 Jul. Acting and performance skills. Age 12 - 16 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £10.

Stage Stars Act 1 Tue 15 Jul. Acting and performing skills. Age 8 - 11 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £10.

Urban Moves Wed 16 Jul. High energy hip hop dance workshop. Age 8 15 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £10.

Musical Theatre Thu 17 Jul. Musical theatre workshop with drama, jazz dance and singing. Age 8 - 15 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £10.

Stories Alive Tue 22 Jul. Children’s favourites brought to life using drama and face painting. Age 5 - 8 yrs, 1 1.30am - 12.45pm, £8.

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CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

Spooky Special Wed 23 Jul. Severed fingers, blood and gory fun using special effects. Age 5 - 11 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £10.

Special Effects Thu 24 Jul. Create cuts bruises and burns using latex special effects. Age 12 - 16 yrs, 10.30am - 12.30pm, £12.50.

Thriller Fri 25 Jul. Fun workshop on make-up and performance skills. Age 8 - 15yrs, 10.30am 12.30pm, £12.50.

SUNSET SONG Workshops to support this new drama based on the most popular Scottish novel of all time. Book via 0141 240 1309.

RSC ROMEO & JULIET Interpreting Romeo & Juliet Wed 29 Oct pre matinee.

Led by an RSC education practitioner and company members. Suitable for a S1 - S6, 1 hr, £2 per pupil.

Book via 0870 060 6648.

Inset Day for Teachers Wed 22 Oct. Led by an RSC practitioner, the day will explore approaches to Shakespeare, designed to help students improve their understanding of the plays,

characters and language.

10am - 4pm, £50 per person.

Book via 0870 060 6648.

PRACTICAL DRAMA WORKSHOPS These in-school sessions offer the opportunity to develop understanding of language, character and themes.

Suitable for P5-S6, 2hrs, 30 students max. £165 + VAT. Book via 0141 240 1309.

PLAY IN A DAY Chance for schools to work with the RSC on a Play in a Day or longer term project.

Book via 0141 240 1310.

SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW Learn the art of clowning and slapstick in fun workshops.

P5-7 / S1-3 / S4-6, £200 + VAT, book via 0141 240 1309.

For further information on the above or our talks, tours or work experience programme please contact: Karen Townsend - Education Manager 0141 240 1309 karentownsend@the ambassadors.com Alison Cowan - Learning Development Manager (Wed - Fri) 0141 240 1310 alisoncowan@the ambassadors.com

WHERE BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE...

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Entertainment is our business, so let us turn your business event into a unique theatre experience - your clients will be talking about it for months to come:

If you run a small business and wish to raise your profile without compromising your budget, we can help you to reach potential customers and score over 500,000 publicity hits in your year of membership. Starting from £500, this is a business opportunity not to be missed.

★ Exclusive use of our hospitality rooms to entertain your guests

★ Increase your company branding through our brochures, programmes and websites

★ Guarantee the best seats in the house for your party

★ Ticket offers for your staff from time to time

★ Discounted membership of our Friends scheme for your staff

★ Network with our other Corporate Members

★ Marketing opportunities to promote your business to our theatre-goers

SPONSORS:

CORPORATE MEMBERS:

‘It was a roaring success in every sense of the word and all our guests were beside themselves with praise. The ensuing show far exceeded expectations - it was absolutely fantastic and exhilarating’ Odin Consulting Engineers have been entertaining their clients at the King’s & Theatre Royal since 2004.

To find out more about our events and marketing opportunities, please contact the Development Department on 0141 240 1308.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

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PHONE SALES 0870 060 6648

(bkg fee)

GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122 www.kings-glasgow.co.uk

(bkg fee)

BOOKING Phone Sales 10am - 8pm Mon - Sat. Counter Sales 10am - 6pm Mon - Sat (8pm on performance nights).

Counter Sales for the evening’s performance only after 6pm.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. All discounts subject to availability, offered on a limited basis; only one discount per ticket.

BOOKING BY PHONE Mastercard, Switch and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed. A transaction fee of £2.75 will be added to all phone bookings.

BOOKING BY POST Cheques payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd. Post to: Box Office, King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Shows marked S . Theatre Royal shows can be included. Book for 3 shows and save £3 per ticket. Book for 4 shows and save £4 per ticket.

Rates apply to top 2 price bands only and not to Fri and Sat eves. You must book the same number of seats for each show at the initial time of booking. One discount per person.

Shows not marked with S are excluded.

FRIENDS On shows marked F all Friends can claim Friends Best Discounts (see show pages for details), £3 off the top 3 price bands on all Fri eves and all mats, and in addition Students and OAPs may claim £5 off the top 3 price bands for Sat mats. Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability.

CONCESSIONS Bands A - C (A & B on 2 tier) for Mon Thu eves, some mats and some one night events. Full time students, unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF; under 16s: £5 OFF. Concessions may vary - call Box Office for full details.

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GROUPS AND SCHOOLS 0141 240 1122 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri. For events marked G the following rates apply: for most productions (all areas except Gallery on 4 tier plan, all areas on 2 tier plan, on Mon -Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 40+ can SAVE £5 OFF each ticket, groups of 20+ SAVE £4, and groups of 10+ SAVE £2.

Separate group discounts apply to some shows. Special schools rates are also available to groups of 10+ (20+ for panto) pupils / full-time students.

DPAs You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of 8 District Publicity Assistants who cover most of West and Central Scotland. Your local DPA can handle your request for groups 10+ (20+ for panto), help you to make substantial savings, offer additional discounts on your tickets for a first group visit (conditions apply), answer any queries on extended payment terms and priority booking and arrange a backstage tour or an illustrated talk to your group. For details of your nearest DPA call our Groups Department.

EQUAL ACCESS The King’s welcomes and provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. Wheelchair positions are provided in the Rear Stalls with level access from Elmbank Street. Wheelchair transfer seats also available. An induction loop system is provided in the auditorium. To use this facility, turn your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position. Guide dogs welcome. For full details of all facilities for disabled people and an audio tape version of our brochure please call the Box Office.

GIFT VOUCHERS An ideal present; gift vouchers can be exchanged at either the King’s or Theatre Royal. Call the Box Office.

RESTORATION FUND £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the King’s Restoration Fund.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

HOW TO FIND US

Price band CBeebies Adults Children High School Musical Mon-Thu eves & Wed mats All Fri & Sat Flashdance Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Fri early Milkshake Adults Children

The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. Glasgow Theatres Ltd reserve the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary.

Data Protection We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.

B

C

D

£15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50

E

S

£11 £9

£30.50 £27.50 £23.50 £19.50 £13.50 £33.50 £29.50 £25.50 £20.50 £14.50

£29 £31 £24

£27 £29 £22

£25 £27 £20

£23 £25 £18

£15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50

£13 £15 £11

£32 £34 £27

£11 £9

Evita Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£30 £32 £28

£27 £29 £28

£24 £25 £18

£20 £21 £18

£13 £14 £12

Sunset Song Tue-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£22 £24 £19

£20 £22 £17

£18 £20 £15

£16 £18 £13

£12 £13 £11

Noises Off Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£23 £25 £21

£21 £23 £19

£19 £21 £17

£17 £19 £15

£10 £11 £10

Calendar Girls Tue -Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP King’s Theatre Glasgow is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues. ATG currently owns and operates 10 high profile West End Theatres: the Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Phoenix, Playhouse, Piccadilly, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios.

ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors, Woking; Theatre Royal Brighton; Victoria Hall and Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent; Milton Keynes Theatre; Churchill Theatre, Bromley; Richmond Theatre; King’s and Theatre Royal in Glasgow and New Wimbledon Theatre.

Current and recent ATG successes in London include Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig, Elling, Guys and Dolls and The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

A

£33 £35 £31

£26 £28 £24

£25.50 £22.50 £19 £16 £12 £26.50 £23.50 £20 £17 £13 £22.50 £20.50 £17.50 £15.50 £11.50

£28.50 £29.50 £25.50

Daydream Believer Mon-Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Wed mat Sat mat

£23.50 £21.50 £18.50 £15.50 £25.50 £23.50 £19.50 £15.50 £18 £18 £14 £14 £19 £19 £15 £15

£26.50 £28.50 £21 £22

Tiger Who Came To Tea Adults Children

£11 £11 £11 £11 £11 £9.50 £9.50 £9.50 £9.50 £9.50

£13 £13 £12 £12

Can’t Smile Without You Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£26 £29 £21

£24 £26 £20

£21 £22 £16

£20 £18 £16

£12 £13 £11

Oklahoma Tue-Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Wed mat Sat mat

£18 £20 £12 £16

£16 £18 £12 £14

£10 £12 £12 £10

£10 £12 £10 £10

n/a n/a n/a n/a

Romeo & Juliet Tue -Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Wed mat Sat mat

£26 £28 £19 £24

£24 £26 £19 £22

£20 £22 £19 £18

£18 £20 £19 £16

£10 £11 £9 £10

A

B

C

D

E

S

All The Fun of the Fair Mon-Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Wed mat Sat mat

£27 £30 £21 £22

£25 £27 £21 £22

£22 £23 £17 £18

£19 £19 £17 £18

£16 £16 £15 £15

£30 £33 £24 £25

Slava’s Snowshow Tue-Thu eves Fri & Sat eves Thu mat Sat mat

£26 £28 £19 £24

£24 £26 £19 £22

£20 £22 £19 £18

£18 £20 £19 £16

£10 £11 £9 £10

£29 £31 £22 £27

£12

£12

£12

£12

n/a

£17 £20 £18

£15 £18 £16

£13 £15 £14

£13 £15 £14

n/a n/a n/a

£24.50 £22.50 £13

£23 £21 £13

Fame Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Fri early

£26 £29 £21

£24 £26 £20

£21 £22 £16

£20 £18 £16

£12 £13 £11

£29 £32 £24

Sunshine On Leith Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£26 £27 £22

£22 £23 £19

£13 £13 £11

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

£29 £30 £25

£18 £19 £13

£13 £15 £13

£31 £33.50 £23

Price band

Boogie Nights Tue eve Wed-Thu eves & Fri early Fri & Sat eves Sat early Cinderella Family/Standard Saver Bargain

Siberian Ballet Mon-Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Wed mat

£21.50 £21.50 £14.50 £19.50 £19.50 £11 £9 £9 £6

£28 £26 £22 £30.50 £27.50 £23.50 £20 £20 £16

£27.50

£29 £32 £24

Seating Plan £29 £31 £22 £27

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions. Price band S relates to Premium seats situated in the Front Stalls and Grand Circle.

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Beat the queue for tickets, join the Friends and make real savings over the year!

Here are 7 reasons why you should join the Friends:

• Great discounts - often 2 for 1 offers on 1st nights

• Advance brochures • Priority booking period • • •

before the general public Post Show Talks & chances to meet the ‘Stars in the Bars’ Newsletters & competitions No transaction fees for Friends (saving £2.75 per phone booking)

Double Friends cost £35 for up to 4 discounted tickets per show.

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Family Friends cost £45 for up to 6 discounted tickets per show.

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Seniors, students and people with disabilities can join from as little as £15!

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‘Fantastic value offer see the best shows at bargain prices twice Mondays and Weekends!’

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Single Friends cost £20 for up to 2 discounted tickets per show.

Join the Friends and obtain great ticket discounts by calling the Box Office on 0870 060 6648 or visit www.kings-glasgow.co.uk for more information on the Friends Scheme.

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