Lyceum Spring Brochure 2011

A VIEW from the BRIDGE AGE of AROUSAL MARILYN

EDUCATING AGNES DUNSINANE

Feed your

PASSION for theatre Spring 2011 BOX OFFICE: 0131 248 4848 GROUPS 8+: 0131 248 4949 TEXT RELAY: 18001 0131 248 4848 ONLINE: www.lyceum.org.uk MOBILE: m.lyceum.org.uk

WELCOME to

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fter a successful Autumn of Love with Romeo and Juliet and The Importance of Being Earnest, followed by Christmas fun with The Snow Queen, the company is in rude health and is looking forward to a powerful and vibrant spring season of plays for you.

With the world feeling unsteady on its feet, maybe theatre can offer a few hours’ respite to make you laugh, forget, reflect and be entertained by some of the finest work on the Scottish stage.

With the addition of an extra show in June, our spring feels like a season in its own right. Five pieces of theatre served up on the dynamic stage in our unique Victorian theatre. We hope you are just as up for it as we are!

We open with John Dove’s fifth and final Arthur Miller production for the Lyceum, and in A View From the Bridge he’s chosen to go out on a real powerhouse classic.

After that we’re working with our friends at Stellar Quines on a co-production of Linda Griffiths’ tale of late Victorian sexual politics, Age of Arousal. And a second co-production follows (this time with the Citizens Theatre) in the world première of Marilyn, Sue Glover’s fascinating examination of the relationship between Marilyn Monroe and Simone Signoret.

For our final two plays of 2010/11 we’ll have Liz Lochhead working her magic with Molière’s School for Wives, in her own Educating Agnes, before the arrival of David Greig’s incredible piece, Dunsinane, presented by the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

As I hope you’ll agree, it’s a truly mouthwatering collection. Join us!

Spring 2011 A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

BY ARTHUR MILLER Directed by John Dove

By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd

14 January–12 February 2011 page 4

UK Première AGE OF AROUSAL

BY LINDA GRIFFITHS Wildly inspired by The Odd Women

by George Gissing

Directed by Muriel Romanes A co-production with Stellar Quines Theatre Company

18 February–12 March 2011 (then touring) page 5

World Première MARILYN

BY SUE GLOVER Directed by Philip Howard A co-production with Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

15 March–2 April 2011 page 6

EDUCATING AGNES

BY LIZ LOCHHEAD A translation of L’Ecole des Femmes,

by Molière Directed by Tony Cownie 8 April–7 May 2011 page 7

Scottish Première DUNSINANE

BY DAVID GREIG Directed by Roxana Silbert The National Theatre of Scotland presents a Royal Shakespeare Company production in association with The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

13 May–4 June 2011 (then touring) page 8

Later in 2011...

NT CONNECTIONS 2011 Mark Thomson Artistic Director and Chief Executive

FUNDERS

The Scottish showcase of new writing for young people performed by eight youth theatres.

14-18 June 2011 page 9

CO-PRODUCERS & ASSOCIATES FOR SEASON 2010/11

DESIGN PARTNER

MEDIA PRODUCTION PARTNER

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WELCOME to

the LYCEUM

Foyer

Accessible Facilities

Bars

The theatre has street-level access and lifts to all levels from the foyer. In the auditorium there are wheelchair spaces in the Stalls Boxes and several seats with opening armrests if wheelchair users wish to transfer into seats. We also have a wheelchair and a selection of cushions available to all customers to help make your visit more comfortable.

In the foyer you will find the Box Office where you can buy or collect your tickets and programmes.

You’ll also find the Lyceum Shop where you can buy programmes, Lyceum merchandise, sweets and ice-creams. In the inner foyer there is a cloakroom just behind the Box Office.

Why not arrive early and enjoy a drink before the performance? The Howard Bar is accessed through the main foyer and is open from 6.30pm (1.30pm on matinee days). This is also the place to be after the shows when you might have the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the cast and company.

There are also bars on the two upper levels of the theatre and these are open 30 minutes before the performance and at the interval.

Interval drinks can be ordered at any of our bars and we do advise that you take advantage of this service.

Drinks can be taken into the auditorium during the performance.

OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF WINE TO THE LYCEUM:

Exhibitions

The Howard Bar is available as an exhibition space for local artists. If you are interested in exhibiting at the Lyceum, please email exhibitions@lyceum.org.uk with images and contact details.

Artlink

Artlink offers an escort service to help people with a disability to enjoy the arts. For more information, contact them directly at www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk or 0131 229 3555.

The Lyceum provides audio-described, British Sign Language interpreted and captioned performances as well as touch tours for the visually impaired. Details about these performances can be found on the back page of this brochure and also in the information about each play.

If you require hearing enhancement, we have infra-red headsets which are available from the Lyceum shop in the foyer. We also welcome guide dogs to the theatre and they can either be taken into the auditorium or our ushers are more than happy to entertain them while you enjoy the show.

Information on all productions and the theatre is available on tape, in large print and in Braille. Please contact Jacqui Nagib on 0131 248 4818 or jnagib@lyceum.org.uk or check out our website: www.lyceum.org.uk/access.

Our access brochure is available to download.

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By Arthur Miller Directed by John Dove By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd

14 January–12 February 2011 Evenings

Tuesday–Saturday at 7.45pm

Matinees

19, 22, 26, 29 January and 2, 5 February at 2.30pm

First Look Friday

Sponsored by The List Preview performance Friday 14 January at 7.45pm All tickets £5 On sale now

Curtain Raiser (see pages 10–11) With accent coach Lynn Bains Tuesday 18 January at 6pm Tickets: £5/subscribers £3 (Under 18s free)

Post-show Discussion with members of the cast (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 25 January (FREE)

Touch Tours for the visually impaired Thursday 27 January at 6.15pm Saturday 29 January at 1pm

Audio-described Performances

Thursday 27 January at 7.45pm Saturday 29 January at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performance

Wednesday 2 February at 7.45pm

Captioned Performance

Saturday 5 February at 2.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Individual tickets £12.50–£28 Full price/discount information pages 18-19

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“Once I am a citizen…

I would start to be something wonderful here.”

Arthur Miller’s modern social tragedy explores the life and loves of the family of a dock worker in post-war New York.

Eddie Carbone lives with his wife and niece, a happy enough family with an intense love and sense of duty locking them together.

But life becomes a struggle for meaning when the family is rocked by the arrival of two illegal immigrant cousins, and tensions mount as an eruption of violence beckons.

With underlying themes of identity, personal politics, sexuality and the law, Miller’s tale of ordinary human beings and their extraordinary lives is a richly textured story in keeping with his other plays, Death of a Salesman, The Price and All My Sons.

Lyceum Associate Artist John Dove returns to direct the last in our series of Miller plays.

Cast includes: Stanley Townsend, Liam Brennan, Gunnar Cauthery, Richard Conlon, Kathryn Howden, Kirsty Mackay, Grant O’Rourke, Greg Powrie, Jeremiah Reynolds, Douglas Russell.

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UK Première

By Linda Griffiths Wildly inspired by The Odd Women by George Gissing

Directed by Muriel Romanes A co-production with Stellar Quines Theatre Company

18 February–12 March 2011 (then touring)

“Type damn you.Type!

It’s the only way to liberty.”

Evenings

Tuesday–Saturday at 7.45pm

Matinees

23, 26 February and 2, 5, 12 March at 2.30pm

1885 – a time of great passion, great confusion.

Virtue is barely holding down its petticoats.

Women are bursting their corsets with unbridled desire.

First Look Friday

Sponsored by The List Preview performance Friday 18 February at 7.45pm All tickets £5 On sale now

Curtain Raiser (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 22 February at 6pm Tickets: £5/subscribers £3 (Under 18s free)

Post-show Discussion with members of the cast (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 1 March (FREE)

Enter Everard Barfoot, Mary’s cousin, an ex-doctor in his 30s about to embark on a life of leisure, and suddenly all the characters in this lavish sexy ensemble piece are erupting with discoveries, contradictions and epiphanies. Genre busting, rule-bending and ambitiously original.

Touch Tours for the visually impaired Thursday 3 March at 6.15pm Saturday 5 March at 1pm

Audio-described Performances

Thursday 3 March at 7.45pm Saturday 5 March at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performance

Wednesday 9 March at 7.45pm

Cast includes: Hannah Donaldson, Molly Innes, Clare Lawrence-Moody, Jamie Lee, Alexandra Mathie and Ann Louise Ross.

Captioned Performance

Saturday 12 March at 2.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Individual tickets £12.50–£28 Full price/discount information pages 18-19

www.stellarquines.com PLEASE NOTE: AGE OF AROUSAL IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+

Determined to make women rich, ex-militant suffragette Mary Barfoot and her devoted protégé and lover Rhoda enlist female students to master the new invention that will gain them freedom – the typewriter. Three spinster sisters are invited into the school to rescue them from poverty, setting in motion an odyssey of alcoholism, cross dressing and sexual revolution.

This production will tour throughout March and April 2011 to the following venues: • Tron Theatre, Glasgow 15-26 March • Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles 29 March • The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 30 March • Woodend Barn, Banchory 31 March • Eden Court, Inverness 1-2 April • Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh 12 April • Dundee Rep, Dundee 14-16 April

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World Première

By Sue Glover Directed by Philip Howard A co-production with Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

15 March–2 April 2011 Evenings

Tuesday–Saturday at 7.45pm

Matinees

16, 19, 23, 26 March and 2 April at 2.30pm

First Look Friday

Please note there is no First Look Friday for this production

Curtain Raiser (see pages 10–11) Thursday 17 March at 6pm Tickets: £5/subscribers £3 (Under 18s free)

Post-show Discussion with members of the cast (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 22 March (FREE)

Touch Tours for the visually impaired Thursday 24 March at 6.15pm Saturday 26 March at 1pm

Audio-described Performances

Thursday 24 March at 7.45pm Saturday 26 March at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performance

Wednesday 30 March at 7.45pm

Captioned Performance

Saturday 2 April at 2.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Individual tickets £12.50–£28 Full price/discount information pages 18-19

Supported by Glasgow Restaurant Association and Arts and Business New Arts Sponsorship Investment.

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“Nobody ever said Lady Macbeth was a brunette.”

Holding up a mirror to the notion of stardom and the pressure of fame, Marilyn offers a glimpse into the private lives of two extraordinary women.

During the summer of 1960, Marilyn Monroe and French actress Simone Signoret live in adjacent apartments of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Thrown together while Monroe films the movie Let’s Make Love with Signoret’s husband, Yves Montand, the pair form an uneasy friendship, plagued by jealousy and insecurity. Under the watchful eye of Patti, hairdresser to the stars, it becomes a relationship that will test their deepest beliefs and threaten to destroy them both.

Uncover the raw complexities of celebrity lives in this fascinating portrayal of two of the world’s greatest film stars.

Best known for the modern classic Bondagers, Sue Glover is a renowned Scottish writer for stage, radio and television.

This new play will receive its world première at the Citizens Theatre. It will play there from 17 February –12 March. www.citz.co.uk

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By Liz Lochhead A translation of L’Ecole des Femmes, by Molière

Directed By Tony Cownie

8 April–7 May 2011

“I’m going to marry a sweet, pure, simple girl.

Because your intellectual types, they make my toes curl.”

Evenings

Tuesday–Saturday at 7.45pm

Matinees

13, 16, 20, 23, 30 April at 2.30pm

First Look Friday

Sponsored by The List Preview performance Friday 8 April at 7.45pm All tickets £5 On sale from 10 January 2011

Liz Lochhead’s new translation of Molière’s great comedy The School for Wives, adapted and re-titled, is, like the original, in razor sharp, wicked, rhyming couplets.

Curtain Raiser (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 12 April at 6pm Tickets: £5/subscribers £3 (Under 18s free)

Post-show Discussion with members of the cast (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 19 April (FREE)

Touch Tours for the visually impaired Thursday 21 April at 6.15pm Saturday 23 April at 1pm

Audio-described Performances

Insanely jealous, Arnolphe plots against his rival with increasingly outrageous and hilarious consequences, as he attempts to ‘school’ his intended wife.

Thursday 21 April at 7.45pm Saturday 23 April at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performance

Wednesday 27 April at 7.45pm

Captioned Performance

Saturday 30 April at 2.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Ageing bachelor Arnolphe, obsessed by the fear of being cuckolded, decides to marry his pure and innocent ward Agnes and mould her into the ‘absolute ideal wife’... Only he hasn’t told her yet.

And, unbeknownst to him, Agnes has already fallen for handsome young Horace who, unaware of Arnolphe’s intentions, trustingly confides to the older man the madly-in-love young pair’s marriage plans.

Individual tickets £12.50–£28 Full price/discount information pages 18-19

Liz Lochhead is renowned for her rhyming Molière translations for the Lyceum – into, in turn, Scots (Tartuffe) and devastatingly accurate, modern, colloquial, Scots-English (Miseryguts).

We are delighted to present her most recent – Educating Agnes.

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Scottish Première A new play by David Greig Directed by Roxana Silbert The National Theatre of Scotland presents the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Dunsinane in association with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

13 May–4 June 2011 Evenings

Tuesday–Saturday at 7.45pm

Matinees

18, 21, 25, 28 May and 4 June at 2.30pm

First Look Previews

Sponsored by The List Preview performances Friday 13 May and Saturday 14 May at 7.45pm All tickets £5 On sale from 7 March 2011

Curtain Raiser (see pages 10–11) Thursday 19 May at 6pm Tickets: £5/subscribers £3 (Under 18s free)

Post-show Discussion with members of the cast (see pages 10–11) Tuesday 24 May (FREE)

Touch Tours for the visually impaired

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Photograph of Siobhan Redmond in the 2010 production by Simon Annand

Thursday 26 May at 6.15pm Saturday 28 May at 1pm

Audio-described Performances

Thursday 26 May at 7.45pm Saturday 28 May at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performance

Wednesday 1 June at 7.45pm

Captioned Performance

Saturday 4 June at 2.30pm

TICKET PRICES

Individual tickets £12.50–£28 Full price/discount information pages 18-19

“ Tell the men we’ll be in Scotland a little longer than we expected.”

Macbeth is dead. Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the land, killed the tyrant and taken the seat of power.

Attempting to restore peace and put in place a new ruler, the commanding officer is beset by a brutal guerrilla uprising and simmering discontent amongst his own inexperienced troops. Struggling to grasp the alien customs and politics of this harsh country, he finds himself drawn towards the tyrant’s powerful widow in search of someone to share his burden of responsibility. Increasingly isolated from his own men and Scottish allies alike, his efforts to restore order appear futile as the situation spins out of control. David Greig’s exhilarating play is a vision of one man’s attempt to restore peace in a country ravaged by war.

David is a multi award-winning Scottish playwright whose play with music Midsummer was a hit of the 2009 Edinburgh Festival. His work is regularly produced by the National Theatre of Scotland. This production is directed by Roxana Silbert and includes members of the original RSC cast – Siobhan Redmond, Brian Ferguson and Jonny Phillips.

“A triumph.”

The Times Supported by Bank of Scotland, Pioneering Partner of the National Theatre of Scotland

“Gripping.”

The Evening Standard

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BASSETT

By James Graham Directed by Christie O’Carroll

Traverse Theatre 24–26 March 2011 Then as part of NT Connections 2011 at the Lyceum 14-18 June

“ I’m just saying when you look at everyone else’s flag some of them are really minging, but ours, I think it’s probably one of the best. Ours and America’s.”

Bassett at the Traverse

Traverse Two Thursday 24–Saturday 26 March Evenings 7.00pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm Tickets: £14 (£10 concessions/ £6 unemployed) Family prices: Family of 2 – £22.00 Family of 3 – £34.50 Family of 4 – £42.00

A supply teacher has locked the door and run out on a group of pupils at Wootton Bassett School...

SCHOOL GROUPS: £6 TICKETS: From Traverse Box Office – 0131 228 1404 AGE RECOMMENDATION: 14+ (contains some strong language and war references) Bassett will appear as part of an evening of new writing with scripts from the Traverse Scribble group being showcased by Lyceum Youth Theatre.

As part of NT Connections 2011 at the Lyceum

National Theatre Connections is a nationwide celebration of young theatre talent. Ten thrilling new plays have been commissioned by the National Theatre from some of today’s most exciting writers. Now, young theatre companies perform them for the first time in what promises to be an exciting, lively and inspiring event.

Spencer has been told to face the wall and intends to do so and Dean should have gone to the toilet before class.

All of the pupils are aware that out on the street a repatriation of another fallen British soldier is about to begin and Leo really wants to go.

Bassett is a darkly comic, powerful look at young people questioning their country and beliefs while living in a world where they can hardly remember a time when we were not at war.

Bassett appears as part of NT Connections 2011.

Tickets on sale from April 2011 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/connections

Supported by

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Creative Learning: EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS Curtain Raisers A View from the Bridge Tuesday 18 January 2011 Age of Arousal Tuesday 22 February 2011 Marilyn Thursday 17 March 2011 Educating Agnes Tuesday 12 April 2011 Dunsinane Thursday 19 May 2011 Tickets: £5, Lyceum Subscribers £3, Under 18s free Where: Henry Irving room When: 6–7pm

Theatre Class with Owen Dudley Edwards A View from the Bridge Wednesday 19 January 2011 Age of Arousal Wednesday 23 February 2011 Marilyn Wednesday 16 March 2011 Educating Agnes Wednesday 13 April 2011 Dunsinane Wednesday 18 May 2011 Tickets: £5 per class Where: Auditorium When: 10.30 -12noon

Post-show Discussion A View from the Bridge Tuesday 25 January 2011 Age of Arousal Tuesday 1 March 2011 Marilyn Tuesday 22 March 2011 Educating Agnes Tuesday 19 April 2011 Dunsinane Tuesday 24 May 2011

PARTICIPATE!

Get more out of the Lyceum by coming to one of our events during the Season. These include theatre classes, discussions, workshops and tours. Open to all and something for everyone!

Curtain Raisers

The Curtain Raisers series is a diverse range of introductory events to enhance your enjoyment of our plays. These will include talks, readings and Q&As with special guests, and take place on the first Tuesday of each show*. * Please note that the Curtain Raisers for Marilyn and Dunsinane will take place on Thursday 17 March 2011 and Thursday 19 May 2011 respectively.

Confirmed Curtain Raisers so far...

Tuesday 18 January A View from the Accent Coach with Lynn Bains, former Director of Drama at Queen Margaret University and professional accent coach.

Tuesday 22 February Director Muriel Romanes and playwright Linda Griffiths in conversation.

Thursday 17 March Playwright Sue Glover in conversation.

Theatre Classes

Join renowned theatre expert and historian Owen Dudley Edwards for his friendly and fun series of theatre classes. Owen will talk about the plays in our Season, their authors and the contexts in which they were created. The Howard Bar will be open from 10am, so you can have a complimentary cup of tea or coffee either before or after the class.

Post-show Discussions

This is your chance to see the show and then hear directly from the people who put it together. Cast members and the show’s director (plus the odd special guest) will lead a discussion and answer any questions you might have. These discussions are free and unticketed so all you need to do is join us in the Stalls after the show.

Tickets: FREE, no ticket needed Where: Auditorium When: Following evening performance

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Matinee Discussion Group with Rod McAra A View from the Bridge Wednesday 26 January 2011 Age of Arousal Wednesday 2 March 2011 Marilyn Wednesday 23 March 2011 Educating Agnes Wednesday 20 April 2011 Dunsinane Wednesday 25 May 2011 Tickets: FREE, but ticketed Where: Wyndham Bar When: Following matinee performance – start times will vary during the Season.

Please check with Box Office.

Drama Workshops A View From the Bridge Saturday 15 January Tickets: £6/£4 concession Where: Lyceum Rehearsal Studio When: 10.30am-1pm Age of Arousal Saturday 19 February Tickets: £6/£4 concessions Where: Lyceum Education Space When: 10.30am-1pm Dunsinane Saturday 21 May Tickets: £6/£4 concessions Where: Lyceum Rehearsal Studio When: 10.30am-1pm

Writing Workshop Marilyn Saturday 26 March Tickets: £12/£8 concessions Where: Henry Irving Room When: 10.30am-1pm All drama and writing workshops are open to people aged 16 years and over, and are based on Lyceum productions. No previous experience necessary.

Matinee Discussion Group

Join an informal discussion on the play you’ve just seen. Takes place in the Wyndham Bar with discussion facilitator Rod McAra.

Drama and Writing Workshops for Adults

A View from the Bridge – American Accents: American Voices Saturday 15 January, 10.30am–1pm Lynn Bains, professional accent coach, holds a voice workshop based on A View From the Bridge.

Tickets: £6/£4 concessions Marilyn – Creating Characters: Real or Imagined Saturday 26 March, 10.30am–1pm Sue Glover (Marilyn, Bondagers, Straw Chair) shares her approaches to playwriting, focusing in particular on creating believable characters.

Tickets: £12/£8 concessions Please see our website at www.lyceum.org.uk/events or contact Box Office for more details.

SPECIAL EVENT for International Women’s Day. Cat and Mouse By Ajay Close Tuesday 8 March, 6pm-6.50pm Rehearsed reading and discussion This event is being staged in conjunction with Stellar Quines and the production of Age of Arousal to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day. Go to www.lyceum.org.uk/arousal for more details.

Tickets: £5/£3 concessions/ Under 18s free but require a ticket.

Where: Auditorium.

Join us for a discussion in the Henry Irving Room after reading.

Supported by Perth & Kinross Council

Family-friendly Backstage Tours

Tread the Lyceum boards on this special backstage tour. See the Green Room, find out about sound and lighting and explore the set on stage. You might even see the ghost...

Suitable for ages 5+ When: 10am and 11am Saturday 5 February 2011 (Duration 1 hour) Tickets: £3 for adults £2 for under 16s How: Box Office on 0131 248 4848 BOX OFFICE 0131 248 4848 ONLINE www.lyceum.org.uk/events MOBILE m.lyceum.org.uk

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Creative Learning: LYCEUM YOUTH THEATRE Lyceum Youth Theatre is one of Scotland’s biggest youth theatre companies and has established a name as a producer of high quality contemporary theatre, by young people.

For full details of all LYT activities or to be added to our mailing list, please call John Glancy, Youth Theatre Producer, on 0131 248 4830 or email jglancy@lyceum.org.uk.

Weekly drama classes • Easter skills workshops • Technical theatre and production workshops • Summer on Stage • Costume, stage make-up and design • Performances • Festivals • Taster sessions

Does your child love a bit of

Early Years (2-4 yrs)

Easter Holiday Courses with LYT

Fun drama sessions for 2-4 year olds.

LYT Glee!

When: Wednesdays,10.30–11.30am from 12 January to 30 March (not 16 February) How: Box Office 0131 248 4848 How much: £6 = 1 adult and 1 child, extra children = £3 each Age group: pre-school children aged 2–4 years and parents/carers

LYT Giggle!

Bring your child to the Lyceum for PLAY TIME!

LYT Play (5-7 yrs)

Drama classes for P1-P3

Play LYT enables P1-P3s to explore drama through lively activities, games and lots and lots of fun!

Block 1: 14, 21, 28, Jan, 4 Feb Block 2: 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18 March Block 3: 29 Apr, 6, 13, 20 May Block 4: 27 May, 3, 10, 24 Jun £25 per 4 week block. Places are on a first-come-firstserved basis. To book call Box Office on 0131 248 4848

LYT Engage (13-18 yrs)

LYT engage allows young people to have a taster experience of youth theatre.

If you have any questions about the Spring Engage programme please contact John Glancy, Youth Theatre Producer on 0131 248 4830 or e-mail jglancy@lyceum.org.uk

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drama?

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12-15 April 10am-4pm (12-16yrs) £100 Fusing dance, musical theatre and popular songs in this four day extravaganza!

18-19 April 10am-4pm (14-18yrs) £50 Fancy yourself as a bit of a comedian? LYT giggle! will explore all aspects of comedy from clowning to standup.

LYT Go!

20-21 April (8-11yrs) £50 Create a piece of theatre that’s never been done before.

In unconventional places expect the unexpected…

Special offer – book LYT Glee! and LYT Giggle! together and get both courses for £140 Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Call Box Office on 0131 248 4848

Technical Theatre and Production

If you are interested in lighting, sound or stage management, you can register your interest to be sent details of upcoming opportunities. Please contact the Youth Theatre Producer for more information (see left).

Creative Learning: PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS During the Season we offer a range of exciting programmes and projects linked to the Lyceum Season and Curriculum for Excellence outcomes.

Priority Schools

Each year we offer eight Edinburgh Schools who meet the social inclusion criteria the opportunity to become part of our Priority Schools Programme. Benefits include free tickets to each production in the season plus a drama workshop or backstage tour for each show.

For 2010/11 our priority schools are: Castlebrae Community High School Gracemount High School Forrester High School Leith Academy Liberton High School St Augustine’s High School Tynecastle High School Craigroyston High School Our Priority Schools programme is funded by: The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust Margaret Murdoch Trust 29 May 1961 Charitable Trust Ernest Cook Trust

HIGH SCHOOLS • Spotlight on... Drama Workshops • Backstage Tours • Online Resources at www.lyceumtheatre.org.uk/schools • Work Experience for S4 pupils PRIMARY SCHOOLS • Christmas show Workshops and Activity Packs • Theatre Makers: a 6 week programme linked to the Curriculum for Excellence capacities For more information on any of these activities please contact Catherine Campbell, Creative Learning Administrator on 0131 248 4834 or ccampbell@lyceum.org.uk.

Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom Lyceum Education is proud to hold a Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom.

The Badge is intended to assist schools in identifying external LOtC providers who deliver good quality teaching and learning experiences and manage risk effectively.

To book theatre tickets for schools groups please contact Group Bookings on 0131 248 4949 or groups@lyceum.org.uk.

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Our SUPPORTERS SPONSORS

CORPORATE MEMBERS Benefactors: Partners:

CORPORATE STANDBY MEMBERS

SUPPORTERS

MEDIA PRODUCTION PARTNER

DONORS 29th May Charitable Trust The Binks Trust Cross Trust Cruden Foundation D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Dr Guthrie’s Association The Ernest Cook Trust The Inchrye Trust Lord Rosebery Charitable Settlement The Lynn Foundation The MacRobert Trust The Margaret Murdoch Charitable Trust The Nancie Massey Charitable Trust The RS Macdonald Charitable Trust The Robertson Trust The Russell Trust The Tay Charitable Trust FUNDERS

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT IN KIND: DESIGN PARTNER Thrive for Business Ltd

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Room HIRE Having a party? Need an inspirational setting for a meeting?

The Lyceum is the perfect venue.

The Lyceum offers a suite of rooms with an elegant and theatrical setting, perfect for a wedding reception, birthday party or staff away day. On the Grand Circle level there are two rooms, which have been refurbished to an extremely high standard with help from Tods Murray – the Ellen Terry and Henry Irving rooms. These rooms can accommodate a private dinner party for up to 40 people or a drinks and buffet reception for up to 80. Alternatively, we can set them up in the meeting style you require. The elegant Wyndham Bar on the same level also has room for up to 80 and provides a wonderful space for dancing if you want your event to go with a swing.

Our rooms are available daytime and evenings and we can arrange catering and bar staff to suit your requirements.

For more information on room hire and catering contact Manuele Biondi, Bars and Events Manager, on 0131 248 4800 or email mbiondi@lyceum.org.uk

Meetings, away days and workshops

As well as providing an inspirational space for your team meeting or company away day, the Lyceum Creative Learning team are able to deliver a range of staff development workshops and team building exercises and would be delighted to discuss with you any requirements you may have.

For more information on workshops and training, contact Lucy Vaughan, Head of Creative Learning, on 0131 248 4838 or email lvaughan@lyceum.org.uk

“ Extremely helpful… a great space… everything ran extremely smoothly.”

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Booking

Ticket Prices Front Stalls & Grand Circle

Rear Stalls & Stalls Boxes

Front Upper Circle

Rear Upper Circle

Grand Circle Boxes

Sat Evenings

£28

£25

£18.50

£14.50

£14

Tue–Fri Evenings

£23

£20

£16

£14

£13

£15.50

£15.50

£15.50

£15.50

£12.50

Performance

Wed/Sat Matinees

Side-view seats are also available: £11–£20 First Look Fridays all seats £5, unreserved seating (no concessions)

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www.lyceum.org.uk Book for all Lyceum productions and most talks or events, seven days a week.

0131 248 4848 Mon: 10am–6pm Tue–Sat: 10am–7pm (10am–6pm on nonperformance days) Sun: Answering service only

Box Office Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, EH3 9AX

Groups 8+ 0131 248 4949 Mon–Fri: 10am–4pm No booking fees

No booking fees

Discounts

OVER 60s/CONCESSIONS Tue–Fri: £2 off full price tickets.

STUDENTS/PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES All shows: Half Price, £5 for Wednesday matinees.

Wheelchair spaces available in Stalls Boxes.

Students, ID required.

REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED Tue–Fri: Half Price in advance Tue–Thu: £1 Stalls tickets on the day (max 20 per show). ID required.

Mon: 10am-6pm Tue–Sat: 10am–7.45pm (10am–6pm on nonperformance days) Sun: Closed

No booking fees

Groups and Schools – CALL 0131 248 4949 SCHOOL DISCOUNTS Matinees: All seats £7 Evenings (Tue–Thu): £8 (Stalls), £7 (Upper Circle).

Evenings (Fri/Sat): same as Under 18s prices.

One teacher FREE with every ten pupils.

GROUP DISCOUNTS for 8 or more people Evenings: Stalls/Grand Circle £5 off and Upper Circle £3 off full price tickets plus one FREE ticket for every 20 paid for.

Matinees: £3 off full price tickets plus one FREE ticket for every 20 paid for.

UNDER 18s All shows: Half Price.

Reservations

Unpaid reservations can be held for up to five days or until 24 hours prior to performance time (whichever is the shorter). Group reservations can be held without payment until two weeks prior to performance. Reservations not paid within the above times may be cancelled.

Latecomers

Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the theatre.

Latecomers may not be allowed entrance until a suitable break in the performance, which may be the show interval. This is entirely at the discretion of the Duty Manager and the performing company. Please note that when allowed to enter, latecomers may not be able to reach their allocated seat until the interval.

Accessible Facilities

The Lyceum has a wide range of accessible facilities including: • Audio-described Performances • Touch Tours for the visually impaired • BSL Interpreted Performances • Captioned Performances • Audio Enhancement Headsets For full details, please go to page 3.

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Performance Diary Performance

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

A View from the Bridge

18 Jan – 7.45

19 Jan – 2.30/7.45

20 Jan – 7.45

25 Jan – 7.45

26 Jan – 2.30/7.45

(Page 4)

1 Feb – 7.45

2 Feb – 2.30/7.45

8 Feb – 7.45

9 Feb – 7.45

10 Feb – 7.45

22 Feb – 7.45

23 Feb – 2.30/7.45

24 Feb – 7.45

1 Mar – 7.45

2 Mar – 2.30/7.45

8 Mar – 7.45

9 Mar – 7.45

Age of Arousal (Page 5)

Marilyn (Page 6)

Educating Agnes

Fridays

Saturdays

14 Jan – 7.45

15 Jan – 7.45

21 Jan – 7.45

22 Jan – 2.30/7.45

27 Jan – 7.45

28 Jan – 7.45

29 Jan – 2.30

3 Feb – 7.45

4 Feb – 7.45

5 Feb – 2.30

11 Feb – 7.45

12 Feb – 7.45

18 Feb – 7.45

19 Feb – 7.45

25 Feb – 7.45

26 Feb – 2.30/7.45

3 Mar – 7.45

4 Mar – 7.45

5 Mar – 2.30

10 Mar – 7.45

11 Mar – 7.45

12 Mar – 2.30

/7.45 /7.45

/7.45 /7.45

15 Mar – 7.45

16 Mar – 2.30/7.45

17 Mar – 7.45

18 Mar – 7.45

19 Mar – 2.30/7.45

22 Mar – 7.45

23 Mar – 2.30/7.45

24 Mar – 7.45

25 Mar – 7.45

26 Mar – 2.30

29 Mar – 7.45

30 Mar – 7.45

31 Mar – 7.45

1 Apr – 7.45

2 Apr – 2.30

8 Apr – 7.45

9 Apr – 7.45

/7.45 /7.45

12 Apr – 7.45

13 Apr – 2.30/7.45

14 Apr – 7.45

15 Apr – 7.45

16 Apr – 2.30/7.45

19 Apr – 7.45

20 Apr – 2.30/7.45

21 Apr – 7.45

22 Apr – 7.45

23 Apr – 2.30

26 Apr – 7.45

27 Apr – 7.45

28 Apr – 7.45

29 Apr – 7.45

30 Apr – 2.30

3 May – 7.45

4 May – 7.45

5 May – 7.45

6 May – 7.45

7 May – 7.45

13 May – 7.45

14 May – 7.45

Dunsinane

17 May – 7.45

18 May – 2.30/7.45

19 May – 7.45

20 May – 7.45

21 May – 2.30/7.45

(Page 8)

24 May – 7.45

25 May – 2.30/7.45

26 May – 7.45

27 May – 7.45

28 May – 2.30

31 May – 7.45

1 Jun – 7.45

2 Jun – 7.45

3 Jun – 7.45

4 Jun – 2.30

(Page 7)

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First Look Fridays Sponsored by The List.

Preview the show for just £5.

Curtain Raisers Including talks, readings and Q&As with special guests.

Touch Tours For people with impaired vision.

Please note: There is no First Look Friday for Marilyn.

There is a second preview performance for Dunsinane on Saturday 14 May.

Post-show Discussions With members of the cast.

(FREE).

BSL Interpreted Performances For people with impaired hearing.

Audio-described Performances For people with impaired vision.

Captioned Performance For people with impaired hearing.

Photo credits: Camilla Adams, Ian Jacobs, Alan McCredie, Manuel Harlan, Simon Annand, Michael Thomas

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