Dundee Rep Spring 16 Large-Print Brochure

Dundee Rep Spring 2016 Large-Print Brochure Box Office: 01382 223530 dundeerep.co.uk

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Welcome to our 2016 Spring season!

We can‘t quite believe it‘s 2016 either, but something must be in the air as this season is all about LOVE – a theme celebrated across three of our four Ensemble productions.

We begin the year by welcoming back Kenny Miller with a new production of Agatha Christie‘s brilliant thriller Witness for the Prosecution, but as the winter months begin to fade the love bug bites. We kick off with a collaboration with young Glasgowbased company Noisemaker, and a story of true friendship in Little Red and the Wolf. Following this, we invite you to fall in love with John Kolvenbach‘s hilarious and brilliantly observed family comedy Lovesong, and then finish the season with one of Shakespeare‘s best-loved romances, Much Ado About Nothing.

A little less romantic, but certainly no less exciting, is Experiment 01: Abandoned, a newly devised piece by our combined 14-16 & 16-18 youth theatre groups to be performed in Dundee‘s famous Mills Observatory at the end of June.

Spring also sees us throwing our arms around Scottish Dance Theatre as we welcome them home from their trip to Mexico, and see them premiering their new work Process Day alongside Dreamers in February. 2016 is Scottish Dance Theatre's 30th anniversary year, so keep your eyes peeled for other events that celebrate this landmark birthday.

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As always, we bring you a wide variety of visiting drama, dance, comedy and music (all of which we love!) including some familiar and some not so familiar faces. Highlights include one-off performances by the musical legend Barbara Dickson, the extraordinary dance talent that is Claire Cunningham, and world-class comedy from Ed Byrne and Shazia Mirza.

Alongside these well-known names we are delighted to welcome three stand-out productions from the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe: Fishamble‘s Underneath; Le Gateau Chocolat‘s exceptional Black; and the National Theatre of Scotland‘s smash hit, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour.

So – whether it‘s love you‘re looking for, or just a one night stand, make sure you come and find it here at the Rep this Spring.

Jemima Levick Artistic Director, Dundee Rep Theatre

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION directed and designed by Kenny Miller Wed 24 February – Sat 19 March Dundee Rep Ensemble in association with Noisemaker presents LITTLE RED AND THE WOLF

by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie Tue 29 March – Sat 9 April Dundee Rep Ensemble presents John Kolvenbach's LOVE SONG directed by Andrew Panton Thu 14 – Sat 23 April Dundee Rep Ensemble presents William Shakespeare‘s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Irene Macdougall Thu 9 – Sat 25 June

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Our season of love will touch your heart and inspire your soul – whatever your age. Why not share the love and book for more than one show for a special deal: True Love - Buy tickets for three or four Ensemble shows this season and get 25% off the total cost Young Love - Buy tickets for two Ensemble shows this season and get 15% off the total cost Offer applies to full price tickets only, and does not apply to previews, matinees or concessions.

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From the producers of Broadway! A Musical Celebration and Broadway! A Night at the Movies, comes Broadway! The Best of Broadway Wed 27, Thu 28 and Sat 30 January at 7.30pm Fri 29 at 5pm, 8pm Matinees: Thu 28 and Sat 30 at 2.30pm From the producers that brought you Broadway! A Night at the Movies and Broadway! A Musical Celebration comes Broadway! The Best of Broadway. Featuring a show-stopping cast of dancers, West End singers, unforgettable songs, dazzling choreography and tributes to some of your favourite movie musicals. Including songs from hit movies such as Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Mamma Mia, The Blues Brothers, Oliver!, Annie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fame, Singin' in the Rain, My Fair Lady and many more. Broadway! The Best of Broadway is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and have you singing and dancing into the night.

All performances take place at Dundee Rep's Bonar Hall Unallocated seating.

Tickets (fees apply*): Wed & Thu 7.30pm £16 Fri 5pm £16 Fri 8pm and Sat 7.30pm £19 Matinees £16 Concessions: Wed, Thu & Fri 5pm £1 off. Children/Schools Wed, Thu and Fri 5pm £9. Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount / Standby available. Only Child Concession available on matinees. — A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Breakin’ Rules Sat 30 January at 8pm Breakin’ Rules presents an evening of head-spinning airborne hip hop dance theatre action. This will be the sixth year where six-step, footwork and toprock take to the stage. Local Dundee talent will mix it up with some of the best hip hop dance crews and performers from around Scotland and the UK. Showcasing a breadth of hip hop dance styles this is no ordinary night at the theatre. Always a sell out event, make sure you get your tickets now!

105 mins including interval Age 7+ Tickets (fees apply*): £10 Family Ticket: £26 (2 adults, 2 children) Concessions: £6. Friends £5. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to all debit and credit card bookings.

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Scottish Dance Theatre Dreamers/Process Day Double Bill Fri 12 and Sat 13 February at 8pm Dreamers

By Anton Lachky Dreamers are people who dare to dream while not being asleep. Lachky takes pleasure in making sense from nonsense and exploring links between reality and surrealism. His work is developed around the unique physicality of the performers, highlights the beauty and power of the moving body and intertwines it with his quirky and humorous style. “intoxicating opening” The Scotsman “showcases the talents, versatility, and technical elan of the current company“ The Herald Process Day

by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar Award-winning Eyal, and music producer and artist Behar have created a stream of critically acclaimed, original works for some of the world's leading companies, including Batsheva Dance, Nederlands Dans Theater and Carte Blanche. Expect visceral, animal androgyny from this exciting world premiere.

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Tickets (fees apply*): £16 Concessions: £13 Friends £12 Young Person (16-26yrs) / Student / Equity £9 Children / Schools £7 Dundee Student Pass £5.

Group discount/Standby available.

2016 is our 30th birthday and we want to celebrate with YOU! Throughout the year there will be a series of events to mark the occasion, with lots of opportunities to get involved. Details and updates will be posted on our website and social media so be sure to follow us or sign up for our e-newsletter.

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Singalonga presents Singa-a-long-a Frozen Sat 20 February at 11am, 3pm (Dundee Rep's Bonar Hall) A full screening of Disney‘s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film.

Introduced by a live host who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses.

Watch as we bring the film to life and help you experience this movie in a whole new light. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-aFrozen where YOU the audience are the stars.

Age 4+ Unallocated Seating

Tickets (fees apply*): £15, Children £10.

Family Ticket 1: £46 (2 adults, 2 children) Family Ticket 2: £33 (1 adult, 2 children) Group discount available. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Singalonga presents SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC Sat 20 February at 7pm (Dundee Rep's Bonar Hall) The smash-hit musical show that has been all around the world and is now back at Dundee Rep! For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! Then of course there is the famous fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills.

So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out.

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

Unallocated Seating Tickets (fees apply): £15, Children £10.

Family Ticket 1: £46 (2 adults, 2 children) Family Ticket 2: £33 (1 adult, 2 children) Group discount available. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Lakin McCarthy presents Mark Thomas: Trespass Fri 4 March at 7.30pm (Dundee Rep‘s Bonar Hall) Trespass carries on from where Mark's previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left off. It is his usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and dollop of mayhem.

Mark asks the question: If the ramblers of the 1930s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds?

He sets out to try and carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk.

No one knows where this show is going to end up.

Tickets (fees apply*): £15 Concessions £13 Dundee Student Pass £5 Group discount/Standby available. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

110 mins including interval Recommended age 16+ Unallocated seating.

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Agatha Christie‘s Witness for the Prosecution Directed and designed by Kenny Miller Wed 24 February – Sat 19 March at 7.30pm Matinees: Thu 3, 10 & 17 and Sat 5, 12 & 19 March at 2.30pm Previews: 24 & 25 February at 7.30pm BSLI: Fri 18 March at 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 19 March at 2.30pm Captioned: Sat 19 March at 2.30pm Post Show Discussion: Fri 18 March following 7.30pm performance

You have been summoned for Jury Service.

I swear that the evidence that I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high – with shocking witness testimony, devastating betrayal, passionate outbursts from the dock and a young man‘s fight to escape the hangman‘s noose.

If you are a fan of mystery, and if you love to figure out who dunnit, you won‘t want to miss Witness for the Prosecution.

Agatha Christie is at her all-time best with this remarkably crafted thriller.

Do you swear that you will well and truly try the accused and give a true verdict according to the evidence?

See you in court.

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Tickets (fees apply*): Previews £10 Tue-Thu £19 Fri & Sat £21 Matinees £15 Age 12+ Concessions: £4 off, Friends £5 off, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

No concessions available on previews. Only Child Concessions available on matinees. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Dundee Rep Ensemble in association with Noisemaker presents Little Red and the Wolf

By Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie Tue 29 March – Sat 9 April Tue 29 March – Sat 2 April at 10.30am, 1.30pm Tues 5 – Sat 9 April at 2pm, 6pm BSLI: Sat 9 April at 2pm Audio Described: Sat 9 April at 2pm Captioned: Sat 9 April at 2pm Welcome to Fayble. Just three days north of the Blue Salt Sea and in the heart of The Forgotten Forest, it's got everything you could want from a fairytale village, except for one big, bad problem...

Wolves!

Little Red and the Wolf follows the story of Red, a young girl from Fayble who just doesn't fit in. But when Red has to visit her Granny in the woods she meets Lyca, a four-legged friend who changes everything. Can one unlikely friendship finally bring wolves and humans together? Or are the pair walking right into the Big Bad Wolf's trap?

Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie's adventurous new family musical takes a fresh look at a timeless fairytale classic and looks at the true power of friendship and what it's like to be different.

Why not book a fun pre-show school workshop or get involved in our fun family activities – see page 36 for more information.

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Tickets (fees apply*): £14 Children / Schools: £9 Family Ticket: £40 (2 adults, 2 children) Previews: £10 (Tue 29 March at 10.30am + 1.30pm) Concessions: £10, Friends £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.Group discount/Standby available.

Performed in the Round Unallocated Seating Age 5+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Love Song

By John Kolvenbach Directed by Andrew Panton Thu 14 – Sat 23 April at 7.30pm Matinees: Thu 21 and Sat 23 at 2.30pm Previews: Thu 14 and Fri 15 April at 7.30pm BSLI: Fri 22 April at 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 23 April at 2.30pm Captioned: Sat 23 April at 2.30pm Post Show Discussion: Fri 22 April following 7.30pm performance Love Song is an offbeat romantic comedy, centred on three members of a small family – oddball Beane, his uptight sister Joan and her outspoken husband, Harry.

When Beane‘s poverty-stricken apartment is burgled, he meets the woman of his dreams, Molly. Suddenly his world is transformed and he finds himself exhilarated by the simple pleasures of being alive: the taste of sandwiches, the colours of sunlight, the warmth of human touch.

Joan is baffled to find her brother so blissfully happy, and tries to unravel the story behind Beane‘s mysterious new love.

Funny, charming and wonderfully touching, Love Song is a rhapsody to the power of love in all its forms and a delightful journey along the perilous edge of hope and reality.

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Tickets (fees apply*): Previews £10 Tue-Thu £19 Fri & Sat £21 Matinees £15 Concessions: £4 off, Friends £5 off, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

No concessions available on previews. Only Child Concession available on matinees.

Performed in the round Unallocated seating Recommended age 14+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Starcatchers and Katy Wilson present Blue Block Studio Tue 5 – Sat 16 April Sessions: 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2.15pm, 3.45pm Please note: final session on Sat 16 April is at 2.15pm Blue Block Studio is an exciting, innovative, creative play space for babies under 24 months and their grown-ups.

It offers the opportunity for adult and baby to interact in a friendly, inspiring and beautiful environment.

It‘s a creative space to listen, to explore, to build, to watch, to lie down, to look and touch for the adult and baby.

“Safe, stimulating and welcoming space for my baby. So respectful of their abilities and desires” Audience feedback "In Blue Block Studio, Katy Wilson and her team have created a blissful chillout, look-listen-or-play zone for zero to two year-olds and their parents. This is not a gather-up of toys from home, the self-contained cube is a wonderland of touchy-feely objects that lend themselves to hands-on exploration." **** Mary Brennan, The Herald Tickets (fees apply*): 1 Adult + 1 Baby: £7.50 Additional Adult: £7.50 Additional Baby: £5 45 mins per session Age: 0-24 months *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Donald Robertson Is Not a Stand-Up Comedian Written and performed by Gary McNair Directed by Gareth Nicholls Wed 27 April at 7.30pm What would you do if everyone in the world hated you? Would you run? Would you fight? Or would you try to make them laugh?

Donald Robertson has got no mates and he isn't funny. But with guidance from his new mentor Gary, he hopes that this is all about to change.

Writer/performer Gary McNair‘s acclaimed monologue weaves a classic coming-of-age story with a pinpoint deconstruction of the darker side of stand-up comedy.

Tickets (fees apply*): £14 Concessions: £12, Friends £11, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

60 mins, no interval Age 14+ (contains strong language) *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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The Rat Pack featuring Becky O’Brien as Judy Garland Thu 28 April at 7.30pm The Official UK No.1 Tribute show As voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain Direct From London‘s Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 Arena, a Royal Command Performance and a performance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, David Alacey (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn), Des Coleman (Lenny – Eastenders & The One Show) and Paul Drakeley (Inside Out – BBC) star as Frank, Sammy and Dean in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating its 18th record-breaking year.

Together they amaze audiences with their recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis, in a fabulous show which brings the style and excitement of the Las Vegas heyday to vivid life. Including all the great hits – 'My Way', 'Mr Bojangles', 'New York, New York' and 'Come Fly With Me'!

Now together with their Swinging Orchestra and the stunning L.A. Showgirls, they are joined by the amazing talent of Becky O‘Brien who took the country by storm with her incredible rendition of The Judy Garland classic 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' on Britain’s Got Talent. Of her performance Simon Cowell was moved to say "Wow. I was not expecting that. Your voice is so beautiful, so authentic, it was just so emotional. This is why we love making this show, to find people like you‖.

So 'Get Happy' with Frank, Dean, Sammy and Judy in a 'A Night to Remember'!

“We may never see such greats as Frank, Dean and Sammy again in our lifetime but the good news is that as

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long as such talented impersonators as these continue to exist, we may not need to” Chris Longhurst, Uxbridge Gazette Tickets (fees apply*): £20 Concessions: £18, Friends £17, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

140 mins including interval *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Ed Byrne: Outside Looking In Fri 29 – Sat 30 April at 7.30pm That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes.

Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

“Comedy’s holy grail.... Go see!” **** The Sunday Times “A masterful display of the comic's art…This is a seamless and perfectly timed show that could stand proudly next to any Izzard, Bailey, Carr or Skinner stadium-filler” ***** The Sunday Times “Hilarious anecdotes! l assure you Ed Byrne is one comedian you should definitely see” ***** Edinburgh Festival Magazine “Jokes come so fast that hecklers don’t have a chance to get a word in edgeways” **** The Times “Byrne is at the top of his game” **** The Sunday Telegraph “It is rare for a comic to merit the word 'masterful' but in this case it is no overstatement” **** The Scotsman Tickets (fees apply*): £19 Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

90 mins including interval Recommended age 16+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Barbara Dickson Sun 1 May at 7.30pm Scotland‘s best selling female album artist of all time.

In this special acoustic performance, Barbara explores her catalogue of songs at an intimate level with the support of her pianist Nick Holland. The pair let the words and melodies take centre stage as they perform a wonderful range of material that draws on Barbara‘s folk roots, her latest exploration of the songs of Gerry Rafferty, and some of her classic hit records.

Nick joined Barbara‘s touring band in the mid 2000s after working with Troy Donockley in the Maddy Prior Band. He also sang on Full Circle, the first album to feature the style of music Barbara now performs.

Barbara recently started working as a duo with Nick where she plays guitar and piano, and Nick, keyboards. They have performed this way in numerous venues including cathedrals, festivals and theatres and developed an intimate rapport with each other and the audience. They say that it‘s a different experience to working with the bigger band, but just as enjoyable and gives the music ‗breathing space‘.

“There’s no doubting the compelling presence and prodigious talent of Barbara Dickson – renowned recording artist, wide ranging theatre and television recognition, Olivier award winner and owner of an exceptional voice.”

Folk Words “Barbara Dickson is a very special talent” – "You want to bottle her voice – it's perfect" Sir George Martin

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"I love Barbara Dickson. From the very first time I heard her, her voice just nailed me to the wall! Her voice has that kind of smoothness... she's just a one off."

Billy Connolly Tickets (fees apply*): £21 Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

120 mins including interval and support *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Claire Cunningham presents Give Me a Reason to Live Choreographed and performed by Claire Cunningham Wed 4 May at 8pm Inspired by the work of Medieval Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, Give Me a Reason To Live explores issues of religion, in particular religious art, and the judgement of bodies, souls and quality of life.

Taking the form of a series of tests, of body and of faith, and set to a mesmerizing sound score, the work is a study of empathy. Claire creates what she describes as a live memorial to the disabled victims of the Nazi euthanasia program and the current disabled victims of the present UK government's socalled ‗welfare reform‘.

A free post-show discussion will follow this performance.

"Stark [and] brutal with her customary integrity and conviction." ***** The Herald Tickets (fees apply*): £14 Early Bird Ticket (must book before 29 February): £10 Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

40 mins, no interval Age 12+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Rep Creative Learning presents National Theatre Connections Fri 6 – Sun 8 May Every year the National Theatre commissions new plays by leading playwrights for young theatre companies all over the country to perform, in our nationwide Connections festival.

This year we celebrate the 21st anniversary of Connections.

500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people working with forty-one partner theatres will perform twelve outstanding plays from the 150 works written for young people since the festival began in 1995.

This is the first year that Dundee Rep Theatre have hosted a National Theatre Connections festival and the weekend is set to be an exciting one with youth theatres and school groups coming from Kirriemuir, Perth, Stirling and Dundee to perform here at the Rep. There will be a double bill of exciting performances each night as well as a variety of theatre workshops, events and open mic performances that anyone can get involved with – so look out for further information nearer the time.

Performances at 7pm Free workshops and events at various times throughout the weekend. Call Creative Learning for more information on 01382 342660.

Connections is supported by: Arts Council England Andrew Lloyd Webber Jaqueline and Richard Worswick With thanks for additional contributions from NT supporters and trusts and foundations.

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Tickets (fees apply*): £5 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £12 Concessions: £3 60 mins per performance, no interval Recommended age 10+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Metta Theatre presents Jungle Book

By Rudyard Kipling Tue 10 – Sat 14 May at 7pm Matinees: Thu 12 & Sat 14 May at 2pm Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale re-imagined with streetdance, circus and spoken word This spectacular new production from the award-winning Metta Theatre brings Kipling‘s classic tale crashing into the 21st century with breathtaking street dance and circus.

Mowgli is finding her way in the urban jungle. With a beatboxing bin man Baloo, graffiti artist Bagheera and a skateboarding Wolf crew, this heart-warming coming of age story will astonish and amaze.

Choreographed by Kendra J Horsburgh (Into The Hoods, Sadler‘s Wells; Blaze, International Tour) and featuring jawdropping tricks from an extraordinary cast of performers from Zoo Nation and Cirque du Soleil, this is a show for everyone from 8 to 108.

Supported by Arts Council England, Awards for All, The Goldsmith‘s Company and The Worshipful Company of Grocers.

"Pulls out all the stops...a knock out" **** The Times (Critics' Choice) on Mouthful "Extraordinary… Magical" **** Libby Purves on Alice "exquisite...impressive" **** The Times on Arab Nights

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Adaptor and Director: Poppy Burton-Morgan Choreographer: Kendra J Horsburgh Set & Lighting Designer: William Reynolds Costume Designer: Kate Lane Schools workshops run by the cast also available. Please contact Anthea Bancroft for further details – anthea@mettatheatre.co.uk Tickets (fees apply*): £15. Matinees: £12 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £44 Matinee Family Ticket: £38 Concessions: £4 off, Friends £5 off, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

Only Child Concessions available on matinees 120 mins including interval Recommended age 8+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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BalletBoyz presents Life Mon 23 – Tue 24 May at 8pm BalletBoyz are back with a brand new show for 2016 coproduced by Sadler's Wells in association with artsdepot.

Featuring two new commissions by Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos the evening takes an elegant, powerful and sometimes provocative look at life and death presented in BalletBoyz‘s inimitable style.

Performed by its all-male company of ten amazing dancers – the show also features an original score.

Come and discover why BalletBoyz have created generations of dance fans through their inventive, fresh and memorable shows.

"Rippling torsos, reckless leaps and a happy sense of shared joy in their physicality…IRRESISTIBLE" The Daily Express "Dancers soar and rebound off each other's bodies, orchestrating a paradox of muscular impact and weightless flight that I've never seen on stage" The Guardian **** "Their bounding energy is infectious…THRILLING" The Independent **** A free post-show discussion will follow the Mon 23 performance.

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Tickets (fees apply*): £18 Concessions: £14, Friends £13, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

80 mins including interval *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Le Gateau Chocolat: Black Wed 25 May at 7.30pm "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" Maya Angelou The cabaret legend has performed on major stages all over the world, including Sydney Opera House, Menier Chocolate Factory, Royal Opera House, and Glyndebourne Opera as well as giving show-stopping performances at La Clique and La Soiree. Le Gateau Chocolat has a story to tell…

Featuring a repertoire ranging from Wagner and Purcell to Nina Simone and Whitney Houston, Black is an intimate and confessional portrait of Nigerian singer Le Gateau Chocolat‘s life: his hopes, his fears and his battle with depression.

Following its sell-out world premiere at homotopia in 2013, and hugely successful runs at London's Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe, Le Gateau Chocolat comes to Dundee this May. Black was originally commissioned by homotopia and created with funding from Arts Council England and support from Pink Fringe, Nightingale Theatre, and Colchester Arts Centre.

"Sensitive and canny… Le Gateau’s voice is a treat." ***** Exeunt "Upfront and poignantly personal… depression distilled in music and insight... full of beauty and intensity."

Mark Shenton A free post-show discussion will follow this performance.

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Tickets (fees apply*): £14 Concessions: £12, Friends £11, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

60 mins, no interval Age 12+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Big Telly Theatre Company presents Spike Milligan‘s Puckoon Thu 26 & Fri 27 May at 7.30pm It‘s back by popular demand! Big Telly‘s smash-hit stage production of Spike Milligan‘s Puckoon returns for an all-Ireland and UK tour in Spring/Summer 2016. The show‘s sell-out 2009 and remounted 2011 tour had audiences all across Ireland screaming with laughter at its Goonish blend of theatrical anarchy, musical wit, and impossible plot.

Ireland 1922, and the Ulster Boundary Commission has drawn the new border straight through the small town of Puckoon.

With the church separated from its own graveyard and drink now thirty percent cheaper in one corner of the pub, life in the newly divided village will never be the same again. Based on the book by Spike Milligan, this comic masterpiece is an irreverent and hilarious story which takes the mick, celebrates the absurd, and paints a picture of a simple life that borders on the ridiculous. @BigTellyNI · #puckoon based on the book by Spike Milligan directed by Zoë Seaton music by Paul Boyd "A rip-roaring piece of physical theatre... hugely entertaining… a glossy production which looks great!”

The Stage “The madcap genius of Spike Milligan… a Pythonesque piece of oddball entertainment” Irish Times

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“League of Gentlemen meets Monty Python...”

Belfast Telegraph “Clever, fast-paced… funny and highly entertaining!”

Irish Theatre Magazine Tickets (fees apply*): £21 Concessions: £17, Friends £16, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

120 mins including interval Age 12+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Shazia Mirza: The Kardashians Made Me Do It Sat 28 May at 7.30pm My mum can‘t find me anyone to marry. My friend Matthew looks at me with great concern and says, ―You‘re not thinking of becoming a Jihadi Bride are you?‖ Would I do that? The weather in Britain isn‘t great, and the sunsets and landscape in Syria are meant to be very romantic… I‘d get a husband, wouldn‘t have to work, and would definitely get a place in heaven. Yes I‘d miss my hair straighteners and hot pants, but that‘s a small price to pay.

Revered, applauded, loved and reviled Shazia Mirza is an award-winning comedian and columnist, as much recognised for her literary prowess as she is for her unique comedic talents. She has appeared on Have I Got News For You and is a regular panellist on The Wright Stuff, Comedy Central‘s The World Stands Up, NBC‘s Last Comic Standing and BBC Radio 4‘s The Now Show.

"Brave and urgent." **** The Telegraph "A vital show, deftly handled, rammed with provocation" **** The Mail On Sunday "Her laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy" The Guardian Tickets (fees apply*): £16 Concessions: £14, Friends £13, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Group discount/Standby available.

110 mins including interval Contains moderately strong language *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare Thu 9 – Sat 25 June at 7.30pm Matinees: Thu 16 & 23 and Sat 18 & 25 at 2.30pm Previews: Thu 9 and Fri 10 at 7.30pm BSLI: Fri 17 June at 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 25 June at 2.30pm Captioned: Sat 25 June at 2.30pm Post Show Discussion: Wed 15 June following7.30pm performance The war in the battlefield is over. The war between Beatrice and Benedick has just begun.

Young couple Hero and Claudio believe nothing can damage their love. Beatrice and Benedick believe nothing would ever make them fall in love.

Love is the victim when gossip and lies are the weapons and things take an abrupt turn, plunging from comedy to tragedy, as the sinister intrigues of Don John threaten to tear lovers and friends apart.

Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare‘s most frequently performed plays that gives us one of Shakespeare‘s wittiest comedy of words, loyalty and the search for love.

Schools workshops and Production Pack also available. Please call Creative Learning for more information on 01382 342660.

Shakespeare 400 2016 commemorates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. There will be events and opportunities across the year to celebrate his extraordinary legacy. Look out for further information on our website and on social media.

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Tickets (fees apply*): Previews £10 Tue – Thu £19 Fri & Sat £21 Matinees £15 Concessions: £4 off, Friends £5 off, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

No concessionss available on previews. Only Child Concessions available on matinees. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Dundee Rep‘s 14-16s and 16-18s Youth Theatre present Experiment 01: Abandoned Thu 23, Fri 24 & Sat 25 June (Mills Observatory) Welcome to a place of shattered glass and shattered hearts.

We are the abandoned, the forgotten, the unknown.

You are the invited, the witnesses, the jury.

Performed in and around Dundee‘s Mills Observatory, this exciting piece of site-specific theatre will lead you on a journey where nothing is quite as it seems in our City of Discovery.

Created and performed by Dundee Rep Theatre‘s 14-18s Youth Theatre, featuring original, live music and a cast of 40 – watch out for more information coming this spring! co-directed by: Gemma Nicol and Lisa Williamson assistant directors: Andrew Manzi and Hannah Drummond music by: Gary Cameron design by: Leila Kalbassi In partnership with Leisure and Culture Dundee Note: This is a site-specific show, and takes places at Mills Observatory, Dundee. It will involve movement and walking but there will be seating in some scenes. Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is recommended. If you have any access requirements, please contact Box Office for further details prior to booking on 01382 223530.

Tickets (fees apply*): £7 Concessions: £6, friends £5. Dundee Student Pass £5. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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National Theatre of Scotland and Live Theatre present Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour Thu 30 June – Sat 2 July at 7.30pm Matinee: Sat 2 July at 2.30pm Preview: Thu 30 June at 7.30pm BSLI: Fri 1 July at 7.30pm Audio Described: Sat 2 July at 2.30pm Adapted by Lee Hall, from the novel The Sopranos by Alan Warner Directed by Vicky Featherstone Music Arranger and Supervisor Martin Lowe Adapted from Alan Warner's brilliant novel about six girls on the cusp of change, when love, lust, pregnancy and death all spiral out of control in a single day. Warner's blisteringly funny dialogue ends in fireworks (literally). A musical play about losing your virginity and finding yourself.

Funny, Sad and Raucously Rude. A play about singing, sex and sambuca.

A tribute to being young, lost and out of control, Our Ladies ... was a total sell out at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and subsequent tour.

The creative team includes Director Vicky Featherstone, Billy Elliot author Lee Hall, and Music Arranger and Supervisor Martin Lowe (Once).

Winner of a Scotsman Fringe First Award, a Herald Angel Award and a Stage Ensemble Award at the Fringe 2015. “a work that's both anthem and elegy, a getting of wisdom that celebrates life even as it breaks your heart.”

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“a mighty piece of popular theatre, full of show-stopping musical moments delivered to perfection” The Scotsman ***** “fresh, funny and poignant” The Telegraph **** “deserves to play to halls packed with families and hen nights for years to come.”

The Independent ***** 106 mins, no interval Age 16+ (contains strong language and adult themes) Tickets (fees apply*): £21 Preview: £19 Matinee: £14 Concessions: £3 off, Friends £4 off, Dundee Student Pass £5.

Group discount/Standby available. No concessions available on preview or matinee. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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You’ve Got a Friend – the music of James Taylor and Carole King Thu 7 July at 7.30pm From the creators of the smash hit West End show The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes a brand new theatre experience celebrating two of the World‘s greatest songwriters of all time – James Taylor and Carole King.

Telling the delicate story of friendship, this musical journey intertwines all the hits including ‗I Feel The Earth Move‘, ‗Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow‘, ‗How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved

By You)‘, ‗Fire & Rain‘, ‗You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman)‘ and the beautiful ‗You‘ve Got A Friend‘. www.youvegotafriendshow.com Tickets (fees apply*): £17 Concessions: £13, Friends £12, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

130 mins including interval *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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James Seabright presents Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams Written and performed by David Benson Fri 8 July at 7.30pm This classic one-man show unlocks the character of one of Britain's best-loved and most-missed entertainers. In this thrilling and hilarious tour de force we see Kenneth Williams at his funniest – and at his most badly behaved. David Benson‘s uncanny impersonation was also heard in the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series, The Private World of Kenneth Williams.

Following its Fringe First winning debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 1996, Think No Evil Of Us played in the West End. Now it returns for a strictly limited twentieth anniversary tour in an updated version. The show continues to prove its enduring popularity both with audiences who loved Kenneth Williams and those who know nothing of his work.

This brilliantly performed semi-autobiographical show also reveals how David's unusual childhood led to an extraordinary connection with the Carry On star.

"Unforgettable and inspirational theatre."

Independent on Sunday "Brilliant! A truly remarkable event."

Mail on Sunday "A masterpiece of comic timing."

London Evening Standard Tickets (fees apply*): £16 Concessions: £14, Friends £13, Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5. Group discount/Standby available.

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120 mins including interval Age 14+ *A ÂŁ1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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fishamble presents Underneath Sat 9 July at 7.30pm Written and performed by Pat Kinevane Directed by Jim Culleton Sticks and stones didn't break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep?

Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper?

Following the runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Fishamble presents Pat Kinevane‘s third solo play, Underneath, directed by Jim Culleton.

This stunning new play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath.

Fishamble is funded by The Arts Council, Dublin City Council and Culture Ireland.

A post-show discussion will follow the performance. "brilliant...striking...excellent...almost a masterpiece." ***** Irish Times "an extraordinary piece of one-man theatre... hilarious... thoroughly entertaining." ***** Irish Mail on Sunday

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"intensely physical performance...(Kinevane's) most powerful work yet...beautifully presented." **** Sunday Business Post "charming and engaging… Kinevane is a virtuoso performer...a delightful experience."

Irish Independent "skillfully crafted...fabulously choreographed…impeccable sound and lighting...visually exciting."

The Sunday Times Tickets (fees apply*): £12 Children/Schools £9, Dundee Student Pass £5.Group discount/Standby available.

100 mins, no interval Age 15+ *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Rep Creative Learning We are able to offer a number of supported places for those who would otherwise be unable to participate in any of our activities due to financial reasons.

For further information, please phone Karen Robertson on 01382 342660.

GET INVOLVED… Dundee Rep‘s Creative Learning team are dedicated to creating accessible, engaging and diverse performance and participation opportunities for anyone who would like to get involved.

To find out more, please phone us on 01382 342660, email krobertson@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or go online where you will also find information on our extensive education programme.

Unless otherwise stated, tickets for all events should be booked through Box Office.

SPRING MASTERCLASS Audition Technique Workshop Thu 4 February, 6-9pm Experienced acting lecturer, Jane Hensey (current audition panel member at RCS) will guide you through this three-hour practical session, demonstrating useful and effective approaches to rehearsing & performing monologues.

Participants should bring with them a copy of a contemporary speech they would like to work on, lasting 1-3mins.

Age: 16+ Cost (fees apply*): £20; Concessions: £15. *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Little Red and the Wolf Easter Family Fun Days Tue 5 April, 10-12pm and Wed 6 April, 2-4pm Why not complement your visit to our fantastic children‘s show Little Red and the Wolf with a morning or afternoon of fun activities at the theatre! Suitable for children age 5-10 years and their adults.

Cost (fees apply*): £8 per adult/child, or a group ticket (4 people) for £28 School Workshops Explore the story, characters and themes of friendship and difference through these fun, pre-show school workshops.

Workshops for P1–3 last 60mins.

Cost (fees apply*): £30 Workshops for P4–7 last 90 mins.

Cost (fees apply*): £45 Workshops can happen in school or at Dundee Rep Theatre.

Contact 01382 342660 to book a workshop or for more information.

Watch out for further fun Little Red and the Wolf activities!

Concession prices apply to parent or guardian *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Summer Schools Mon 11 – Fri 15 July, times vary A week of fun theatre activities for under-12s 8–12s 9.30am-12.30pm Cost: £65 Concessions: £50 5–7s 2.45-4pm Cost: £24 Concessions: £19.

3–5s 1.30-2.30pm Cost: £22.50 Concessions: £18 Concession prices apply to parent or guardian *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Play in a Week: Performance 13-18s Mon 18 – Sat 23 July, 10am-4pm Develop your theatre skills, meet new people, rehearse and perform a play in our studio space – all in one week!

Cost (fees apply*): £100; Concessions: £75 Play in a Week: Production 16-19s Mon 18 – Sat 23 July, 10am-4pm Learn about the production roles involved in taking a play from script to stage. For anyone with an interest in what happens backstage!

Cost (fees apply*): £100; Concessions: £75 Concession prices apply to parent or guardian *A £1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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Scottish Dance Theatre Dance Classes Scottish Dance Theatre offers a programme of evening and Saturday dance classes led by experienced tutors at our wheelchair-accessible studio in Dundee Rep. Visit scottishdancetheatre.com to see the latest timetable or pick up a copy at Box Office.

For more information call 01382 223530 or email sdt@scottishdancetheatre.com Diary 30 January at 8pm – Breakin' Rules It‘s THE dance party of January! The packed programme of dance includes great work by pros Ashley Jack and Levent Nyembo plus Battalions from Newcastle along with local talent Leisure & Culture Dundee‘s Urban Moves Dance Company and Showcase the Street. Fun for all the Family! See page 4 for booking details.

12 February at 6pm – Dance Class + Scottish Dance Theatre Premiere Take part in a Free Dance Class (until 7.15pm) then get glammed up for the glittering premiere of Dreamers & Process Day. For ages 12 – 17 years.

4 & 11 March at 6.30pm – Dance As Though No-One’s Watching As part of Dundee Women‘s Festival, take part in these empowering and engaging dance workshops. For women only.

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From 6.30–8pm. Free but please book your place at Dundee Rep Box Office on 01382 223530.

4 – 9 April – What do you wish for?

Take part in a dance research project that will lead to birthday celebration performances later in the year. For all ages and levels of experience with loads of ways to engage. Free but please register your interest at sdt@scottishdancetheatre.com 23 & 24 May – BalletBoyz Whilst the dancers are on tour, it could be a quiet month for dance fans in Dundee. But luckily, the brilliant BalletBoyz are at Dundee Rep. See you in the FROW! See page 23 for booking details.

June Another opportunity to join the birthday celebration cast. Full details will be released in February – keep 'em peeled!

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents Roald Dahl‘s George’s Marvellous Medicine Thu 24 November – Sat 31 December 2016 Adapted for the stage by Stuart Paterson Dundee Rep’s magical December show 2016!

PRICE FREEZE! Why not take advantage of our price freeze? Get your December Show tickets for last year's prices.

To take advantage of this offer, book before 30 June.

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Ignite Dundee 03-30 May 2016 Partnering with: Abertay University, Dundee Rep, Dundee City Council, Leisure & Culture Dundee, Dundee Contemporary Arts, V&A Museum of Design Dundee Fire Your Imagination, Spark Your Creativity ignitednd.co.uk #IgniteDundee

Encore Bar and Brasserie at the Rep Local. Fresh. Unique Experience Encore, Dundee Rep‘s multi award-winning restaurant.

Encore, Tay Square, Dundee Book now on 01382 206699 encoredundee.co.uk

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DID YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE A CHARITY? Our purpose is to contribute to a thriving community of artists who work alongside one another and to bring our audiences and participants a dazzling, diverse programme of work.

No matter where we perform whether it‘s Tay Square, Menzieshill, Stornoway or Shanghai, we‘re proud to be part of Dundee‘s rapid growth as an international city of culture.

We strive to grow and diversify our audiences and participants, to inspire people and give them opportunities that can change their lives for the better.

To ensure that our legacy as a world class performing arts organisation remains at the top of our agenda and to encourage a broad audience of all ages to participate in the arts, we need your support.

There are a variety of ways you can donate or help us raise funds: Partner Sponsorship Show Sponsorship Become a Friend Access Sponsorship Advertising Payroll Giving Corporate Club Corporate Donors In-Kind Donation Gift Aid Legacy and more...

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Your donation will help fund our Education and Community work, and help us to continue to produce world class theatre and dance.

For further information contact us on 01382 227684 or email info@dundeereptheatre.co.uk

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RELAXED PERFORMANCES Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome people with a learning disability, Down‘s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Condition or sensory and communication disorders.

They are designed to give those, who otherwise may feel excluded, the chance to experience live theatre. They have a less formal, more supportive atmosphere in order to reduce anxiety levels. There is a relaxed attitude to noise, movement and small changes are made to the lighting and sound levels in the show. Working with the production staff, we will present a modified show, tailored to the needs of this audience.

Visitors will be sent venue and show information in advance to help them prepare.

We also offer Talkbacks, Interactives and other resources to enhance your experience at the Rep.For the latest news and information please visit dundeerep.co.uk, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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FRIENDS OF DUNDEE REP THEATRE Our Friends scheme is open to anyone who would like to support us, and by becoming a Friend you will get the most out of your visit to the theatre.

What’s in it for you?

Find out first — get season information and book before anyone else Discounts on all Dundee Rep productions for you and a guest Discounts on all Scottish Dance Theatre performances at the Rep Discounts on selected visiting drama at the Rep 10% discount in Encore Bar + Brasserie Collect Friends Loyalty Points for money off tickets Exemption from booking fees Pop in to get more information or call 01382 223530 or visit dundeerep.co.uk ALL FOR JUST £25 PER YEAR

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Access at Dundee Rep Dundee Rep aims to make our buildings accessible to everyone. Here‘s a little more information about the services we offer.

Full Wheelchair access We provide full wheelchair access in all areas of the theatre.

Audio Described Performances allow patrons who are blind or partially sighted to access performances.

Infra-Red system (for enhanced hearing) We offer two different types of system.

1) A headset for patrons who would like the sound on stage amplified. The headsets are also used for the Audio Described performances.

2) A necklace used to amplify the sound of the stage for patrons who use hearing aids.

BSL Interpreted Performances allow patrons who are deaf or for whom British Sign Language is their first preferred language access to performances.

Captioned Performances are similar to television subtitling and give deaf, deafened or hard of hearing patrons access to performances.

Large-print, audio and Braille season brochures are available on request. Please contact Box Office if you require one.

Text Service our Box Office uses SMS text messaging for enquires and bookings for patrons with hearing and speech difficulties. Please text 07786202626.

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Touch Tours provide an opportunity for blind and partially sighted patrons to explore the set, props and costumes before the show through a combination of verbal descriptions and touching.

Please let us know if you have any specific access requirements or questions about your visit. Call Box Office on 01382 223530 or email info@dundeereptheatre.co.uk.

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HOW TO BOOK Telephone bookings 01382 223530 Online bookings dundeerep.co.uk In Person visit our Box Office Opening Hours Box Office is open Mon to Sat, from 9.30am to 6pm or until the start of the performance. Telephone booking is available until half an hour before the performance.

In Person Visit our Box Office during opening hours.

By Phone Call the Box Office during opening hours on 01382 223530. We accept debit cards, Mastercard and Visa. Unpaid reservations are held for 3 days.

Online Visit dundeerep.co.uk. You can even choose your own seats.

Concessions Tickets are usually discounted for Friends, under-26s, students, over-60s, registered disabled, registered unemployed, and Equity/SSP members. Proof of status is required when collecting tickets.

Group and Standby Bookings For group bookings, an eleventh ticket is usually provided free for every ten purchased. Standby tickets are available half an hour before the performance and on full price tickets only.

Standby tickets are limited in number.

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universities or colleges. Tickets are limited to one per personal caller on the day of the performance.

HOW TO FIND US Dundee is easily accessible from all directions by road and rail.

There is also a regular direct air service to Dundee from London Stanstead.

Bus Any bus that stops in the city centre is less than 10 minutes walk from Dundee Rep. Visit dundeetravelinfo.com for more information.

Train Dundee Rep is a 10 minute walk from the station. Visit nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Car Dundee Rep is easily accessible by road. The Rep doesn‘t have a car park but there are several car parks near by including one on South Tay Street. There are disabled parking spaces on South Tay Street.

Our Address Dundee Rep Theatre Tay Square Dundee DD1 1PB

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Terms and Conditions of Sale Discounts and offers are not available on preview or matinee performances. All Discounts and offers are subject to availability and at the Management's discretion.

Full conditions of sale are available at Box Office and our website.

A ÂŁ1.50 transaction fee applies to debit and credit card bookings.

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