Theatre Royal Glasgow Spring/Summer Brochure 2011

COMING TO GLASGOW Mon 22 Aug – Sat 3 Sep

SPRING - SUMMER 2011

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CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

This season the Theatre Royal will be playing host to some of

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the biggest shows to come out of the West End. We are very excited to bring you the smash hit Legally Blonde The

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Musical, a show that has been dominating the box office in London since it opened. Direct from London’s Barbican we are also thrilled to present the Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Glasgow will be the first Scottish date for both these productions so do not miss this great opportunity.

Based on the writings of journalist Jeffrey Bernard, Robert Powell (Holby City), takes to the boards in the witty, yet poignant, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell. Comedy continues

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with the return of Jim Hacker and Sir Humprey Appleby in

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Yes, Prime Minister, a new version created by the

TBC original writers of the BBC television series and a big

DATE time hit in London’s West End. Awaiting copy.

Following the success of The Habit of Art last year, the National the recent DATE timeEvening Standard Award for best play, will no doubt Awaiting copy. be another hit this July. The renowned Agatha Christie Theatre Company bring a touch of drama to the stage with their

TBC production of Verdict and later in the year don't miss the

DATE time Olivier nominated Journey’s End. And of course we welcome Awaiting copy. our national companies, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera who will be gracing the stage with Alice (based on the Lewis Carroll stories) and Rigoletto, respectively.

If you haven’t already joined our Facebook page or signed up to our Twitter account now is as good a time as any, especially with so many top notch productions on the horizon, these are the quickest ways of getting the latest news, reviews, photos and everything else that happens backstage! Not only that but there are also unique opportunities to join us for press and group launches and other special events.

We also want to hear from you, so if you have any comments or ideas which you think would help to improve your experience here at the Theatre Royal, or at our sister venue the King’s, please do get in touch. You can email me at jameshaworth@theambassadors.com.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre James Haworth General Manager x

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YES, PRIME MINISTER Mon 20 - Sat 25 June

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SHAUN THE SHEEP Thu 30 June - Sun 3 July

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SCOTTISH BALLET 18 AUTUMN SEASON Thu 29 September - Sat 1 October SCOTTISH BALLET THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Sat 17 - Sat 31 December

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VERDICT Mon 8 - Sat 13 August

SWAN LAKE ON ICE Tue 19 - Sat 23 April

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THE PITMEN PAINTERS 14 Mon 25 - Sat 30 July

SOUTH PACIFIC Tue 8 - Sat 19 November

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SCOTTISH OPERA Wed 11 - Sat 21 May

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JOURNEY'S END Mon 5 - Sat 10 September

THIS SEASON AT THE KING’S

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JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL Mon 30 May - Sat 4 June

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SUMMER SCHOOL

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CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

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JOHN CLEESE Mon 6 - Wed 8 June

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HOW TO FIND US

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BOOKING INFORMATION

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THE DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND Fri 17 & Sat 18 June

Theatre’s TBC production of The Pitmen Painters, winner of

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DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS Mon 12 - Sat 17 September LEGALLY BLONDE 16 THE MUSICAL Mon 22 August - Sat 3 September

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OF GREAT BRITAIN MON TBC23 MAY 7.30pm

The Ukulele Orchestra unites music fans across the globe in DATE time celebration of ‘one plucking thing after another’. They appear on stage Awaiting copy. with one ukulele each, no gimmicks, no tricks, then tear the house down.

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With twenty years of classic songs such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga The Wiggles Greatest Hits will be jam packed with audience favourites!

Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam for this spectacular production!

THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS

FRI 27 & SAT 28 MAY 7.30pm The internationally acclaimed production The Shaolin Warriors returns with a brand new, fully choreographed spectacular featuring 22 professionally trained Kung-Fu Masters; audiences will be amazed by their death defying Kung-Fu disciplines.

SPELBOUND

SUN 29 MAY 7.30pm Don’t miss this rare chance to see Britain’s Got Talent winners and Guinness world record breakers Spelbound in what promises to be a magical spectacular variety show for the whole family.

JONATHAN ANSELL AND FRIENDS SING THE MUSIC OF G4

SUN 26 JUN 7.30pm Accompanied by three superb singers and musicians, former G4 front man Jonathan Ansell will be performing G4’s hits and some of pop and opera’s most famous songs in his first solo tour.

ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS - NEW FOR 2011

MON 27 JUN 7.30pm Martyn Lucas stars in the hit West End show direct from Las Vegas.

Supported by the British Philharmonic Orchestra this musical extravaganza features songs from the West End and Vegas legends.

MOTOWN'S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS

WED 29 JUN 7.30pm The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning live show combines first class music together with an amazing band to deliver the best Motown experience you will ever have.

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FLAWLESS

SUN 17 APR 7.30pm Flawless have starred in the number one UK box office smash TBC StreetDance DATE time 3D, worked with some of the biggest names in the business Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis and won Awaitingincluding copy. the nation’s hearts in Britain’s Got Talent. Now it's your chance to see the UK’s hottest dance act, as never before, as they fuse stunning street dance with jazz and ballet in a show that is breathtaking, funny and moving.

RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY

THU 26 MAY 7.30pm Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Glasgow with an TBC exceptional triple bill. Alston’s contemporary classic ROUGHCUT, DATE timedisplay of pure energy, is danced to the cascading peals a euphoric Awaiting of Steve copy.

Reich’s shimmering New York & Electric Counterpoints for clarinet and guitar. Alston’s new OUT OF THE STRONG is driven by the sharp contrasts of Prokofiev’s Sixth Piano Sonata. Martin Lawrance’s LIE OF THE LAND is accompanied by the sharp sweetness of Ned Rorem’s String Quartet #4.

DANCE REPUBLIC - RISE UP AND DANCE SUN TBC12 JUN 7pm A new dawn DATE time for this long established dance school showcasing a wide variety of dance styles from ballet to breakin' boys, tappers Awaiting copy. to twirlers and a whole lot in between!

Be a part of the dance revolution.

RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY

THU 3 – SAT 5 NOV 7.30pm In 2011, Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, and returns to Glasgow with the TBC Rambert Orchestra and a breathtaking new programme.

DATEmiss timethe Scottish première of Artistic Director Mark Baldwin’s Don’t Awaiting copy. magical and playful new work, Seven for a secret, never to be told, inspired by the music of Ravel. The programme also features the gorgeous Roses by American dance icon Paul Taylor, and the darkly witty Cardoon Club.

Photo: Roses (in rehearsal) by Chris Nash.

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INSIGHT EVENT Thu 14 Apr 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3 Choreography Ashley Page Music Robert Moran Design Antony McDonald

FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT Sat 16 Apr 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3 Family Ticket for 4 people £12

Scottish Ballet and the creative team behind Cinderella and The Nutcracker present Alice, an extraordinary adventure into the depths of imagination.

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Drifting through episodes from Lewis Carroll’s treasured stories, Alice tumbles into a strange world full of fantastical characters, and guided by Carroll himself, she has to rely on her wits to find her way out.

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF top 3 prices Wed 13 Apr 7.30pm

Featuring choreography by Artistic Director Ashley Page, otherworldly designs from Antony McDonald and a specially commissioned musical score by Robert Moran, this is an unforgettable take on the most curious of tales.

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WORLD CLASS ICE SKATING IN BANNER THE INTIMACY OF THE THEATRE

UK PREMIERE

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‘BIGGER QUOTE’

Wed 11 May 7.15pm Sun 15 May 4pm Wed 18 May 7.15pm Sat 21 May 7.15pm

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RIGOLETTO UNWRAPPED Fri 13 May 6pm

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AT THE KING’S THEATRE SEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice. With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away.

The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats – some of which are so complex they haven’t yet been named – performed in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage.

‘INSPIRING, ORIGINAL AND GREAT THEATRE’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 8 x

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Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Verdi’s towering opera tells a tragic tale. Rigoletto, a jester employed by a rich and dissolute Duke, is forced to keep his master well supplied with fresh conquests. As a web of court intrigue tightens around him, Rigoletto finds himself the victim of a grave curse, but it is his carefully protected daughter Gilda who is the one to suffer.

From the aching naivety of Gilda’s first love to the Duke’s unthinking revelry and Rigoletto’s tortured realisation of his failure as a father, Verdi takes the characters from elation to despair in an opera densely packed with extraordinary music.

Director Matthew Richardson brings this operatic classic to the stage in a stylish, intelligent and theatrical production.

English baritone Eddie Wade sings Rigoletto in his debut in the role, and Nadine Livingston (Musetta in 2010’s La bohème) brings a fresh innocence to the role of Gilda.

Tobias Ringborg conducts. £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER 26s

INTERMEZZO LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Capturing the flaws and foibles of 1920s high society alongside Strauss's richly elegant music.

Sat 26 Mar 7.15pm Wed 30 Mar 7.15pm Sat 2 Apr 2.15pm INTERMEZZO UNWRAPPED Tue 29 Mar 6pm PRE-SHOW TALK Wed 30 Mar 6pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 2 Apr 2.15pm preceded by Touch Tour 1pm

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AWARD-WINNING TALES OF COMIC EXCESS

MONTY PYTHON STAR LIVE ON STAGE

THE DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND

For the first time ever comedy legend and the most senile member of Monty Python will be bringing his Alimony Tour to the UK. Best known for his idiosyncratic turns in Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers, John Cleese will bring his unique comedic perspective to audiences across the UK.

The Dance School of Scotland is pleased to present the 28th annual showcase at the Theatre Royal. This year’s production will highlight the talents of our Scottish youth in all genres of dance. From age 11 to 18, these young dancers show their achievements through new, exciting and innovative choreography that has been especially created for them.

‘ONE OF THE GREATEST COMIC CREATIONS OF OUR DAY’ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘A FIRST-RATE PLAY, JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL IS WITTY, HUMANE, GENEROUS AND SAD’ GUARDIAN

‘A GLORIOUS ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE VERY BEST OF BERNARD’S WORST MOMENTS’ DAILY MAIL

Starring

ROBERT POWELL

By KEITH WATERHOUSE In a life devoted to alcohol, gambling and women, the ever-charming Jeffrey Bernard distinguished himself by excess. From Bernard’s colourful contributions to the Spectator’s Low Life column, fellow Fleet Street legend Keith Waterhouse created this gloriously funny and occasionally poignant entertainment.

Winner of the Evening Standard’s Best Comedy Award 1990, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell finds the journalist trapped overnight in his favourite Soho pub. A host of ex wives, friends and enemies join him in retracing scenes from a life packed with hysterical and absurd incident.

Robert Powell plays the tour-de-force title role and is best known for starring in The Detectives with Jasper Carrott and as Mark Williams in Holby City.

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AT THE KING’S THEATRE SEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS

Cleese has achieved a lot in his career. Monty Python was created with Cleese co-writing and starring in four series and three films.

Cleese created Fawlty Towers with then wife Connie Booth and A Fish Called Wanda which he wrote and starred in with Jamie Lee Curtis.

The 90s brought roles in Bond movies The World is Not Enough and Die Another Day.

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Cleese has done it all, and now it’s time for him to tell you about his jam-packed life!

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Join us as we are taken back in time to explore the mysteries of the haunted castle, can the spell be broken, will there be a happy ending?

Sit back and enjoy these youngsters love of performing. Potential stars in the making, all made possible through full government funding, so no matter where you are from, if you have the talent, you could be accepted for training.

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‘JOKE-RICH, VERY FUNNY’

GREAT FAMILY FUN

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SIMON WILLIAMS & RICHARD MCCABE STAR IN

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GRIPPING AND POWERFUL DRAMA BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

‘THE SCRIPT CRACKLES WITH JOKES’

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

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‘FULL OF CRACKING ONE LINERS’

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‘JIM HACKER AND SIR HUMPHREY ARE BACK IN TRULY VINTAGE FORM. AS POLITICALLY SHARP AND BLISSFULLY FUNNY AS EVER’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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EVITA The original writers of the classic BBC TV series, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn have reunited for this anniversary production and now the Prime Minister Jim Hacker, his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby and his Private Secretary Bernard Woolley are back in this hilarious new play.

In a world of spin, Blackberrys and ‘sexed up’ dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face. The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government’s only apparent salvation comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan.

Will Jim Hacker and his team of advisors be able to rescue the country from the edge?

Yes, Prime Minister is a Chichester Festival Theatre Production.

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By Arrangement with Aardman Ltd

Come and join Shaun and his friends in their very own live show with Bitzer, Shirley, Timmy and the rest of the flock in this magical, fully choreographed music and dance extravaganza.

Shaun is stage struck and has decided to put on a very special show for all his friends, so get ready for some fabulous madcap mayhem as they dance and prance their way through a series of wonderful adventures under the nose of the short-sighted Farmer.

This EMMY and BAFTA award-winning BBC family favourite has been specially adapted for the stage by the National Children’s Dramatist David Wood (The BFG, The Witches).

Following huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed Queen of Crime.

The brilliant Professor Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way. With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen what verdict will be delivered and if justice will prevail.

‘KEEPS THE SUSPENSE BUZZING TO THE LAST’ GAZETTE AND HERALD

THU 30 JUN - SUN 3 JUL Thu 7pm, Fri 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sat 1pm, 4pm & 7pm Sun 11am, 2pm & 5pm FAMILY TICKET £54 Group of 4, max 2 adults (Usual group discounts do not apply)

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Photos of a previous cast.

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THE DEFINITIVE AWARDWINNING PRODUCTION WINNER OF THE EVENING STANDARD AWARD FOR BEST NEW PLAY

THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL RETURNS ‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD SEE’ THE TIMES Directed by DAVID GRINDLEY

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THE HARD MAN Originally produced by Newcastle’s acclaimed Live Theatre, and following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, Bill Kenwright presents the award-winning play The Pitmen Painters, which embarks on a national tour this spring prior to opening in the West End. Written by Lee Hall, creator of the worldwide sensation Billy Elliot and directed by Max Roberts, The Pitmen Painters, has received huge critical acclaim and won the Evening Standard award for Best New Play.

In 1934, a group of Ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. Rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine. Examining the lives of a group of ordinary men that do extraordinary things, The Pitmen Painters is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.

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Original cast photography by Keith Pattison.

AT THE KING’S THEATRE SEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS MON 25 – SAT 30 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

In the days leading up to the last great German offensive of the First World War, Raleigh, an 18 year old soldier, joins a besieged company of soldiers in the British trenches. There he finds his new comrades being led by his old school friend Stanhope, but discovers he is much changed from the boy he left behind.

Journey’s End is the Olivier-nominated, Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning production that won critical acclaim in the West End and on Broadway.

'AROUSES EMOTIONS THAT GO TOO DEEP FOR WORDS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH MON 5 – SAT 10 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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A donation for each ticket sold will be made to the poppy appeal – supporting The British Legion

BILL KENWRIGHT and LAURIE MANSFIELD in association with UNIVERSAL MUSIC present

Re-live the greatest time of your life as the rockin’ rollin’ smash hit West End musical, inspired by the million-selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two and Three, returns to Glasgow.

Featuring the hit songs Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps To Heaven, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let’s Twist Again, Teenager In Love, At The Hop, and many more hits from music’s golden era!

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF TBC

MON 12 - SAT 17 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! THE BROADWAY & WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

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‘GREAT SONGS, WITTY LINES. SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’

For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, winner Best New Musical (Whatsonstage.com Awards 2011) and nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Glasgow. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray).

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‘LEGALLY BLONDE SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School.

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‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with the brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser).

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

★★★★ ‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE

FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’ THE INDEPENDENT Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz.

Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.

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★★★★ ‘A TICKET TO THIS SHOW

SCOTTISH BALLET SUBSCRIPTION 2011 – SAVE 20%*

IS WORTH EVERY PENNY’ THE SCOTSMAN

‘BUBBLING VINTAGE FIZZ’

SAT 17 - SAT 31 DEC 2011 Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm Tue 20 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 21 Dec 7.30pm Thu 22 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23 Dec 7.30pm Sat 24 Dec 2pm Wed 28 Dec 7.30pm Thu 29 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 30 Dec 7.30pm Sat 31 Dec 2pm

EVENING TIMES ON PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

Choreography Ashley Page Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Design Antony McDonald NEW WORK (2011) Jorma Elo PENNIES FROM HEAVEN (2008) Ashley Page Scottish Ballet returns to the Theatre Royal with a double bill featuring the hugely successful Pennies from Heaven and a brand new work.

As Resident Choreographer at Boston Ballet, Finnish-born Jorma Elo has become an increasingly sought-after talent across the US and Europe, and has also created works for companies including San Francisco Ballet, New York City Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater and Finnish National Ballet.

Scottish Ballet is delighted to be working with Elo on the creation of an exciting new work.

Inspired by the music and cinema of the 1930s, Pennies from Heaven is a playful interpretation of a range of popular songs from the period, with elegant designs steeped in the vintage glamour of the era. The dancers are cast as a cross-section of 30s society, including hotel bell-hop, cinema cigarette girl, and romantic couples out for the evening in a collection of vignettes telling a variety of fun and enchanting love stories.

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*Save 20% when booking for 2 or more Scottish Ballet shows. Offer available for Alice, Autumn 2011 and The Sleeping Beauty, tickets must be purchased at the same time.

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Stunning sets and costumes, breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score and the phenomenally talented, passionate dancers of Scotland’s national dance company come together to create a spellbinding re-telling of treasured fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty.

Our story begins once upon a time on a gorgeous summer afternoon in 1830, in a magical kingdom where mortals mix with the fairies of an enchanted forest.

Liberally sprinkled with surprising twists and delicious wit, this spectacular version of the much-loved story features Artistic Director Ashley Page’s spectacular choreography and international designer Antony McDonald’s lavish sets and costumes. Complete with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, The Sleeping Beauty will be bringing a little magic to the winter months – don’t miss your chance to fall under its spell!

‘YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELVES AND TAKE PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT THIS IS OUR NATIONAL COMPANY’ THE HERALD

FREE PRE-SHOW TALKS Thu 22, Fri 23 & Thu 29 Dec 6.30pm Call Box Office to reserve tickets.

INSIGHT EVENT Thu 22 Dec 11am Tickets £5, Concession £3 FAMILY INSIGHT EVENT Sat 24 Dec 11am Tickets £5, Concessions £3 Family Ticket for 4 people £12 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 29 Dec 2pm preceded by Touch Tour AMBASSADOR FRIENDS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH BALLET £10 OFF top 3 prices Tue 20 Dec 7.30pm

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WINNER OF 7 TONY AWARDS NEW YORK’S LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION OF

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S BARBICAN SOLD OUT ON BROADWAY AND ACROSS AMERICA

‘RAPTUROUS AND REVELATORY!’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘GORGEOUS! SOUTH PACIFIC DOESN’T JUST FLOAT, IT SOARS!’ USA TODAY

‘THE BEST RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN IN A GENERATION’ WASHINGTON POST

Supported by

The producers of West Side Story and Guys and Dolls present the breathtaking and lavish Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific. This international hit landmark production which reinvented the classic musical swept the 2008 Tony Awards, played to sold-out houses on Broadway for 2 years, and is currently selling out across America. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

Set on a tropical island during World War II, this is the sweeping romantic story of two couples, threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. Its portrayal of Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences.

With a cast of 40 and a live orchestra of 25, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicals of all time, as the critics agree, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER.’ 20

Production photo of original cast

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THIS SEASON AT THE KING’S THEATRE

Tue 12 - Sat 16 Apr

Tue 10 May - Sat 4 Jun

THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW

Mon 6 - Sat 11 Jun Suitable ages 12+

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SCHOOL IN GLASGOW THIS YEAR

MARTI PELLOW in

Mon 13 – Sat 18 Jun

Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jun

Tue 28 Jun - Sat 2 Jul

Mon 4 - Sat 9 Jul

Tue 12 - Sun 17 Jul

Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jul

‘I LOVED MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND PERFORMING ON A LARGE STAGE’ ORLA, AGE 10

Tue 30 Aug - Sat 3 Sep 22

Wed 19 Oct - Sat 12 Nov

Fri 2 Dec - Sun 8 Jan

MON 18 - FRI 22 JUL Suitable for ages 8 to 16.

fully supported by our fantastic theatre technical crew. Lights, sound and scenery, the works!

Led by our industry professionals this innovative Musical Theatre course gives you the opportunity to work across all the art forms and culminates with a performance on the Theatre Royal stage

Each day runs from 10am - 4pm.

(Theatre Doors will open at 9.30am) The performance will be on Friday 22 Jul at 3pm The cost for the week is £100 per participant.

TO BOOK PLEASE CALL BOX OFFICE ON 0844 871 7647 For information only please call Karen Townsend on 0141 240 1309 or email karentownsend@theambassadors.com BKG FEE

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CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

HOW TO FIND US The Theatre Royal is located at the very top of Hope Street at the junction of Cowcaddens Road to the north of Glasgow city centre.

It is extremely well served by motorway access, secure parking, trains, underground and buses all within yards of the theatre.

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‘We are delighted to continue as sponsors as this guarantees the best seats and exclusive use of the Matcham Room to entertain our clients privately. This added dimension is really appreciated by our clients, making them feel pampered and special... exactly the feeling we are hoping for!’

En Croute Catering have been entertaining their clients at the King’s and Theatre Royal since 2006.

To find out more about our events and marketing opportunities, please call the Development Department on 0141 240 1300.

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SPONSORS

BY CAR Glasgow City Council operates a supervised 24hr, pay-on-foot (credit cards accepted) multi-storey car park one block from the theatre in Cambridge St. Parking after 6pm costs £1.50 and this charge entitles you to park until 9am the following day. Leave the car park on foot by the Cowcaddens Rd exit, follow Cowcaddens Rd for one block and the Theatre Royal is on your right. If you have an orange or blue badge you can park free of charge for as long as you wish in surrounding Pay & Display spaces. There are other car parks at Dundasvale and Concert Sq. EASTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J19 and follow signs for the City Centre. At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left into Pitt St. At the 2nd set of traffic lights turn right into West George St. Turn 1st left into Douglas St then continue

CORPORATE MEMBERS

(Blythswood Sq on your right) until you reach Sauchiehall St, having crossed both West Regent St and Bath St. Turn right into Sauchiehall St, then left into Rose St at the beginning of the pedestrianised area. Turn 1st right into Renfrew St then 1st left into Cambridge St. The car park is on your right.

WESTBOUND ON THE M8 Exit at J17.

Turn left at the 1st set of traffic lights into West Graham St. Turn right at the major traffic lights into Cowcaddens Rd then first right into Cambridge St. The car park is on your left.

BY TRAIN - Queen St Leave Queen St station by the Dundas St exit (to your right from high level trains).

Walk straight ahead across the taxi rank and into Dundas Lane. Turn right into Buchanan St and follow the pedestrianised area into Sauchiehall St then turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is around 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St.

BY TRAIN - Central Leave Central station by the main entrance. Turn left into Gordon St then first right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is at the top of

Hope St 100yds on your right after you cross Renfrew St. For full timetable information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit www. networkrail.co.uk.

BY UNDERGROUND Leave Cowcaddens station & turn right. Walk alongside Cowcaddens Rd for around 200yds & turn right into Hope St. The Theatre Royal is in front of you.

BY BUS A wide variety of local bus routes stop close to the Theatre Royal.

Longer distance services arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. Leave the bus station by the clock and head up Killermont St. Turn right up Hope St and the Theatre Royal is on your right. For timetable information call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. For other bus info call 0141 423 6600 8.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri and 8.30am - 12.30pm Sat.

BY COACH Coaches may drop off but not park in front of the theatre.

Coach parks are located at High Street (call in advance 0141 552 7276) and Buchanan Bus Station (call in advance 0141 333 3762). Charges apply.

Ambassador Theatre Group Theatre Royal Glasgow is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

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BOOKING INFORMATION PHONE SALES 0844 871 7647 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm www.ambassadortickets.com/glasgow

BOOKING IN PERSON King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN. 10am - 6pm Mon Sat (8pm on performance nights).

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

Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA - open one hour before each performance, sales for that performance only.

BOOKING BY PHONE & ONLINE A transaction fee of £2.85 will be added to all telephone bookings, excluding Friends and group bookings to cover administration charges.

For most productions prices are subject to a £2.50 per ticket fee online and a £1.50 per ticket fee by phone, excluding Friends and group bookings. For productions marked * a different per ticket fee structure will apply. Use Mastercard, Maestro and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed.

BOOKING BY POST Cheques are payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd. Post to: King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JN. CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded.

FRIENDS On shows marked with an F all Friends can claim Friends Best Discounts (see show pages for details), £3 off price bands S - B on all Friday evenings and all matinees.

Only one discount applicable per ticket. Subject to availability.

CONCESSIONS Price bands A - C for Mon - Thu eves, some matinees and some one night events. Full time students, unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF;

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under 16s: £5 OFF. Concessions may vary - call 0844 871 7647 for full details.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri. Closed on Bank Holidays.

For events G marked the following rates apply (price bands A - D on Mon - Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 10+ save £3 off each ticket. One free ticket with every 20 tickets sold.

Separate group discounts apply to some shows. Special school rates are also available to groups of 10+ pupils / full-time students.

GROUP ADVISERS You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of 8 Group Advisers who cover most of West and Central Scotland. Your local Group Adviser can handle your request for a group of 10+, help you to make substantial savings, offer additional discount on your tickets for a first group visit (conditions apply), answer any queries and arrange a backstage tour or an illustrated talk to your group depending on the distance from the theatre. For details of your nearest Group Adviser call our Groups Department on 0844 871 7602.

EQUAL ACCESS The Theatre Royal welcomes and provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. There is level access to the Stalls, Café Royal and adapted toilets. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls for all performances and guide dogs are welcome. The Theatre Royal has an infra-red system to aid people with hearing difficulties. For full details of all facilities for people with disabilities please contact the Box Office. Our brochure is available on audio-tape. To receive a copy, please call the Box Office on 0844 871 7647.

Disabled customers are entitled to £5 off on all performances (subject to availability). Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre, or who need to sit

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

in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking.

Audio Described Performance Signed Performance Captioned Performance Touch Tour GIFT VOUCHERS An ideal present; gift vouchers can be exchanged at either the Theatre Royal or King’s. Call the Box Office for details.

REFRESHMENTS - BEFORE AND DURING THE SHOW Café Royal - fully licensed and open on performance days 2 hours before each show commences and during intervals.

Circle Café - situated in the Hemmings Foyer of the Dress Circle level providing drinks 60 minutes before each performance commences.

There are fully licensed bars on all levels of the auditorium, open before performances and during the interval.

RESTORATION £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the restoration of the Theatre Royal.

PRICE BAND

A

B

C

D

E

£21

£21

£21

£21

£21

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.

Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat £29.50 Fri & Sat eves £31 Wed & Thu mats £22

£25 £27 £22

£22 £23 £18

£17 £18 £15

£13 £15 £13

£32.50 £34 £25

Ukulele Orchestra £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 The Wiggles

£17

£17

£17

Richard Alston £19.50 £17.50 £14.50

£17

n/a

n/a

£22.50 £25

£22

£21

£20

£19

£13

Spelbound

£26

£26

£26

£26

£26

B

C

D

E

S

£23 £26 £21

£20 £23 £18

£17 £20 £15

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

£26 £29 £24

£30 £32 £27

£27 £29 £24

£23 £25 £20

£19 £21 £16

£14 £16 £11

£35 £37 £32

£19* £21*

£17 £19

£15 £16

£13 £15

n/a n/a

n/a

n/a

£25 £25 £22

£22 £22 £19

£19 £19 £16

n/a n/a n/a

John Cleese £33.50 £33.50 £30.50 £30.50

n/a n/a n/a

Dreamboats & Petticoats

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

Scottish Ballet Autumn 2011 Thu eve Fri & Sat eves

£27 £28 £25

Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat £39.50 £35.50 £30.50 £24.50 £19.50 Fri & Sat eves £42 £37.50 £34.50 £29.50 £24.50 Thu mat £34.50 £30.50 £25.50 £20.50 £14.50

£13

£13

£13

£13

£13

Dance School of Scotland

£16

£14

£11

£9

n/a

Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Tue & Thu mats

£25** £28** £21**

£22 £26 £18

£12 £16 £10

UPPER CIRCLE

DRESS CIRCLE

£24 £26 £22

£21 £23 £20

£18 £20 £17

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

£27 £29 £25 £39.50 STALLS

£20

£18

£18

£16

£16

STAGE

4 Tier Seating Plan

Shaun the Sheep £16.50 £16.50 £14.50 £14.50 £11.50

A

B

C

D

E

F

£46 £63 £49 £17

£36 £61 £36 £10

£33 £49 £17

£25 £42

£17 £33

£17

Scottish Opera

The Pitmen Painters

Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£24 £26 £22

£21 £23 £20

£18 £20 £17

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

£27 £29 £25

£27 £28 £23

£23 £24 £21

£21 £22 £19

n/a n/a n/a

n/a n/a n/a

£28 £29 £24

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. Price band S relates to Superior seats situated in the Stalls and Dress Circle.

£59.50 £59.50 £49.50

* Front Dress Circle seats are an additional £3 ** Front Dress Circle seats are an additional £7, £5 for Tue & Thu mats.

Verdict

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

£18 £22 £14

£19

Motown's Greatest Hits £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 £19.50

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

£20 £23 £16

BALCONY

Yes, Prime Minister Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£42.50 £45 £37.50

Scottish Ballet Sleeping Beauty

£21

Dance Republic

£24.50

South Pacific

Jeffrey Bernard Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

A

Rambert £21.50 £18.50 £15.50

£17

Shaolin Warriors

Legally Blonde

Design SWD www.swd.uk.com Print John Good

£24

Swan Lake on Ice

One Night in Vegas of going to press. Glasgow Theatres Ltd reserve the

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

Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat £24.50** £21.50 £19.50 £17.50 £11.50 Fri & Sat eves £27.50** £25.50 £22.50 £21.50 £15.50 Thu mat £20.50** £17.50 £15.50 £13.50 £9.50

Flawless

PRICE BAND Journey’s End

Jonathan Ansell £31.50 £31.50 £28.50 £28.50 £25.50

The information in this brochure was correct at time

S

Scottish Ballet Alice

Mon - Thu eves £39.50 £35 £27.50 £22.50 £18.50 Fri & Sat perfs £45 £39.50 £35 £25 £19.50 Thu mats £27.50 £27.50 £25 £22.50 £18.50

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