Macrobert Live Guide, Spring 2022

Live Events Jan - May 2022

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Key:

Passion for Art: Matilda Hall • ATosca • Leopoldstadt • Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us • Leopoldstadt • Hill – Pumped!

• Craig Choose • You & Juliet • Romeo The Book of Dust - La belle savage • The Dolls Rerr Terr Variety Show • Patrick Monahan • Rubber Chicken Theatre • Gordon Buchanan • Ed Byrne - If I’m Honest • Gardener • The Book of Dust - La belle savage • The • Rigoletto and Friends!

• OiOi Frog Frog and Friends!

• Rigoletto • Gang Show • Monument Dance Centre • Stirling & Bridge Of Allan Operatic Society • Faulds • Gary & Bridge Of Allan Operatic Society • Stirling The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar • The Wonderful Story • A Night in the Ukraineof Henry Sugar • La Traviata • Jack Docherty - Nothing But • La Traviata • Henry V • Funbox: Jungle Party • Funbox: Jungle Party • Henry V • The Hope River Girls • Horse: Same Sky #30 • Light: 2065 • Frozen Friends!

The Musical Parody • Two’s Company • Swan Lake • Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham • Larry Dean: Fudnut Tour • Swan Lake • Children’s Classic Concerts • A Number •

venue opening hours 7.15pm 7pm 8pm 1.30pm 7.30pm

2.30pm 7.15pm 7pm

5.30pm + 8.30pm 8pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm

5pm + 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.15pm

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10.30am, 1.30pm + 4.30pm

2pm

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7pm (Fri) 2pm + 7pm (Sat) 7.30pm

8pm 2.30pm + 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 6pm 6.45pm 7.30pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 12 noon + 3pm 1.30pm 1pm + 7pm 7.30pm 11am + 1.30pm 5.30pm + 8.30pm 7.30pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 8pm 2pm 2.30pm 6pm

•Theatre •Comedy •Music •Family •Entertainment •Event Cinema •Exhibition

Welcome back It is a real pleasure to welcome you back to Macrobert’s programme for 2022. In the two years since we last published a brochure, we have presented a range of our work, in many different forms, doing our very best to bring you as much of the arts and entertainment that you love as we could. I am truly grateful to all of you who took part, tuned in or turned up to those events, also to my colleagues who kept Macrobert Arts Centre going when we were closed, and made the venue safe for everyone when we could be open.

The artists and companies who light up our screens and stages with their vibrant creativity have had an extremely difficult time so we are delighted that many of them will join us for the first part of 2022.

To get us off to a joy filled start there are comedians, comedies and entertainment galore, including fabulous family shows – there’s a guaranteed laugh for everyone. There’s also excellent drama, musical theatre and live music gigs, a wonderful range of the best of performing arts for you to enjoy.

We have all been waiting for some of these performances since March 2020 and I cannot tell how much everyone here is looking forward to welcoming you in.

See you soon

Julie

Julie Ellen, Artistic Director

50th

anniversary celebrations At Macrobert Arts Centre we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary year and there is much for you to be at the heart of, right through to September 2022. We’ll be sharing stories and memories from different people far and wide and we hope that you will make your own personal contribution.

We want to hear what Macrobert means to you.

What is special about Macrobert? What has inspired you? How has Macrobert helped you in either your personal or professional life?

To find out more or to join our 50th anniversary celebrations, contact Lisa Robertson: lisa.robertson@macrobertartscentre.org

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Art in Healthcare in partnership with Macrobert Arts Centre and the University of Stirling

A Passion for Art

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Jan - May | 10am - 7pm FREE

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Photo: Eoin Carey

Matilda Hall has been a collector and supporter of Scottish art for over fifty years. This exhibition features works from collections influenced by her, focusing upon the Art in Healthcare Collection, the University of Stirling Collection and Matilda’s personal collection.

Highlights include works

by Joan Eardley, Eduardo Paolozzi and Janka Malkowska.

Magnetic North in partnership with Macrobert Arts Centre

Rough Mix

Rough Mix is a multi-art form creative residency for five experienced artists, six performers and two collaborating artists, run by theatre company Magnetic North in partnership with Macrobert Arts Centre.

After working together for two weeks, the group of artists share the results of their residency informally with an audience. Be the first to see new work take its very first steps.

Available to watch online shortly.

Visit www.magneticnorth.org.uk. age guidance 16+

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Mark Thomas 50 Things About Us Sat 29 Jan | 8pm £16/£14 This is a show about songs, gongs, loot, tradition, wigs, nicking, statues, art and identity. A sort of funny national edition of Who Do You Think You Are? Fresh from the great man himself, he says: ‘It’s another slightly odd show, a sort of sweary History Channel with laughs and creative mischief. If you’ve seen my shows before, this one is going to be a show in the vein of 100 Acts of Minor Dissent.’

‘Righteous, moving and funny…

Mark Thomas should be on prescription’ ★★★★ The Herald

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MZA & CHiLL Productions present

Craig Hill Pumped!

Sat 5 Feb | 7.30pm £18.50/£16.50

Get pumped and get partying again as we are delighted to welcome Scotland’s favourite kilty treasure and his hilariously high-octane performances back to Macrobert.

His razor-sharp wit and unsurpassed audience rapport have seen him perform all over Europe, Australia (including the Sydney Opera House) across the UK and to every corner north of the border and even to New York’s off-Broadway.

Join Craig in a night of brilliant, pure and unadulterated comedy.

Book early!

Sat 12 Feb | 2.30pm

age 2-7 yrs

£10.50/ £38 Wee Group Saver (4 tickets) Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary shows) bring you a brand new interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens! Using the picture book as inspiration and through a series of games and challenges, each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

“a great family show…” Lothian Life

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‘Hilarious… delightfully fizzy tone and sharp observational jokes…

Brilliant!’

Daily Record ‘Funny as hell!’

Scotland on Sunday

Nonsense Room Productions

You Choose

age 16+

Louise McCarthy as

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Gayle Telfer Stevens (River City) and Louise McCarthy (The Scotts) are back in the overalls as Scotland’s favourite cleaners The Dolls.

strictly 18+

In this brand-new style of variety show, The Dolls and their special guest stars comprising comedians, singers, male dancers and magicians, expect a few surprises along the way!

Book now as all shows usually sell out!

Fri 18 Feb | 5.30pm + 8.30pm £30

Contains nudity and very strong language.

Special guests will be announced soon online at www.wearethedolls.com

Patrick Monahan Started from the Bottom, Now I’m here Sat 19 Feb | 8pm £15.50 Born in Iran and raised in a Teeside caravan, Patrick reflects on life today in his mixed class relationship. A modern day Byker Grove meets Downton Abbey. Comedy observations on polar opposite backgrounds and the mundane such as choosing a colour for the new kitchen or agreeing on which new radiators to get. Simple? It’s more complicated than the ‘Iran USA’ crisis.

‘His overwhelming warmth makes this a truly delightful hour.’

The Scotsman

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Guinness World Record Attempt

Rubber Chicken Theatre

Fastest Theatrical Production

Sun 20 Feb | 7.30pm £18/£12

Almost 2 years ago to the day Rubber Chicken succeeded in taking the world record, here at Macrobert in a time of just under 12 hours. What they didn’t know, was that time had already been beaten by another company, so they’re returning to take it back – bigger, bolder and faster!

Join a full band, a cast of over 100, a massive production team and anyone else they can find as we attempt to take back the world record for the fastest theatrical production. With just 10 hours from finding out the show title to curtain up, this promises to be an amazing and unique night at the theatre.

Anniversary Tour

Gordon Buchanan 30 Years in the Wild Fri 25 Feb | 7.30pm £25.50 One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon Buchannan makes a welcome return to Macrobert. For the first time, he will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years of working both behind and in front of the camera.

This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has continued to drive his career and the landmark stories that take pride in his work.

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Ed Byrne If I’m Honest

age 16+

Sat 26 Feb | 8pm £25.50 Making a welcome return to Macrobert Arts Centre, Ed Byrne is back for another night of unmissable comedy.

Join him as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. A masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his hit tour Spoiler Alert!

Acrylic presents

The Gardener

Thu 3 Mar | 5pm + 7.30pm £11.50/£9.50 Meet Frank. He’s always been a keen gardener but lately he hasn’t been getting out quite as much as he’d like... so he’s decided it’s time to move into a Retirement Home. It’s a very nice place, with very nice people, but there’s still one thing Frank really misses… so he’s started the Amateur Gardeners Appreciation Society to share a few hints and tips and one or two more personal tales. And you’re cordially invited.

This memorable show is an intimate portrait of amateur gardening and of a life-time spent in love.

‘The most moving play of the year’ ★★★★★ The Times

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OiFrog Frog& Friends!

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Gang Show

Wed 16 - Sat 19 Mar | 7.30pm Wed & Thu: £13, Fri: £14, Sat: £16

Stirling’s Scouts & Guides return to Macrobert with their 25th Anniversary Stirling Gang Show. The Gang, mainly comprising of local youngsters, will once again be performing a show that is suitable for the whole family.

With song, dance and some laughter … don’t miss it!

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Monument Dance Centre

Heroes and Villains Fri 25 | 7pm Sat 26 Mar | 2pm & 7pm £13.50/£11 Back with ‘Avengence’ in 2022, the ‘Heroes and Villains’ we’ve come to know and love, past and present, fictitious and real life. A ‘Marvel’ous dance spectacle showcasing the ‘super powers’ of this hugely talented young cast of performers.

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Gary Faulds Fri 1 Apr | 8pm

age 16+

£20 Featuring a host of hilarious stories that cover everything from life as an almost celebrity, to juggling his day job as a gas engineer with his rapidly growing comedy career!

Best known for his viral Facebook videos, Gary’s material really comes to life on stage in front of a live audience. So bring your friends and come and see why he is quickly becoming one of the breakout stars of Scottish comedy!

1st Fri of the month Feb to May

Join us on the first Friday of each month from February to May. Come along and chat over breakfast with a guest co-host from Macrobert’s creative community. Share ideas and find inspiration during our monthly gathering, each with a different focus but always welcoming.

FREE but ticketed - it is advisable to book in advance.

Keep an eye on our website to find out more details. macrobertartscentre.org

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Co-produced by Helen Milne Productions, Perth Theatre and The Roald Dahl Story Company

Thu 7 - Sat 9 Apr | 7.30pm Sat 9 & Sun 10 Apr | 2.30pm

age 11+

£17/15

Adapted for stage by Rob Drummond. Directed by Ben Harrison.

A Roald Dahl Magic Show

From the master of the uncanny comes a comic, dark and delightful tale of the obsessive hunt for power. From the slums of Bombay to the glamour of international casinos to the pinging, all-consuming world of social media, our characters discover the dangers of actually getting what you want.

Roald Dahl’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is brought to the UK stage for the first time in this breath-taking new show. Expect magic. Expect illusion. Expect the unexpected.

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Rapture Theatre presents Rapture Bites

A Night in the Ukraine Tue 12 Apr | 6pm

£17 (includes a light bite + drink) In Dick Vosburgh and Frank Lazarus’s hilarious romp, A Night in the Ukraine, the Marx Brothers, Groucho, Harpo and Chico, create chaos and mayhem in the midst of what seems to be a Chekhov play.

Winner of two Tony Awards, this is a little-known musical masterpiece.

Prepare yourself for “a smile-aminute, songsational, musical mirthquake!” A teatime treat to lift the spirits! Don’t miss it!

Gilded Balloon presents

Jack Docherty Nothing But Thu 14 Apr | 7.30pm £16.50/£14.50

age 16+

The BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, and one of Scotland’s favourite comic performers, is taking his criticallyacclaimed play Nothing But on tour for the first time.

A love letter to Edinburgh, the Fringe and summer rain, Nothing But is a tender, playful, darkly comic tale, where Jack grapples with lost youth, infatuation, fatherhood, sex, secrets and truth.

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‘a hugely engaging and beautifullyshaped piece of personal reminiscence’ ★★★★ The Scotsman

Funbox

Jungle Party

Sat 23 | 2pm Sun 24 Apr | 12 noon & 3pm

age 0-11

£13.50/£48 Wee Group Saver (4 tickets) £11 groups of 10+ It’s time to stop ‘lion’ around, pack up your ‘trunks’, be a ‘snappy dresser’ and get up to some ‘monkey business’ because FUNBOX are having a JUNGLE PARTY - and you’re all invited!

There are songs to sing, keys to find and new friends to discover along the way.

Can a leopard change his spots?

What’s bugging everyone? And who’s the real King of the Jungle? Come dressed as your favourite wild animal - big people too - and get ready to party!

groupwork and Jake Jeppson, commissioned by Imaginate

The Hope River Girls Thu 28 Apr | 1pm + 7pm

age 10 -15

£10.50/£7 (schools) Hope River, upstate New York. A group of 24 schoolgirls begin behaving strangely – twitching, stuttering and mirroring each other. As the girls’ behaviour begins to draw the attention of parents, teachers and even the national news, the town quickly becomes a hotbed of fascination, fear and mistrust. Is there something in the water, in the soil or something much darker?

Photo: Mihaela Bodlovic

Inspired by real events, The Hope River Girls combines explosive choreography, video and text to examine how something as natural as teenage girls coming of age can become wholly unnatural and a subject of national scrutiny.

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Horse Same Sky #30

Fri 29 Apr | 7.30pm

£18.50/£16.50/£7 students Accompanied by her full band and a string section, Horse returns to Macrobert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her first album The Same Sky. Tours in the UK and across Europe and opening for artists such as Tina Turner and BB King, the standout song was Careful.

This beautiful and timeless song will forever be Horse’s My Way. Join Horse for an evening full of treasured memories as she performs the album in its entirety. ‘one of the finest voices of modern times’ Q Magazine

Frozen Light

2065

Fri 6 - Sat 7 May | 11am & 1.30pm £11.50/£9.50/companion goes free

2065 is a futuristic sensory extravaganza for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

“a vital reminder that theatre can accommodate everyone.”

The Stage ★★★★

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age 13+

Photo: Richard Jarmy Photography

The year is 2065; the people are stifled under an oppressive regime. We follow a group of rebels who live outside the system and believe things can change for the better. How can they remind people of a time when things were different? When they hoped not only to survive but to thrive? Can they bring music back to a city where it is needed more than ever?

THE NEW COMEDY DRAMA FROM THE WRITER OF THE GHOSTING OF RABBIE BURNS AND CO-WRITER OF THE WEDDING PLANNERS

Gillian Duffy “Duffy’s brilliant, compact commentary on modern love” Dundee Review

Fri 13 May | 5.30pm + 8.30pm £28.50

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. A fabulous good-hearted romp through our favourite moments in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll Unagi!

THE NEW COMEDY DRAMA FROM THE WRITER OF THE GHOSTING OF RABBIE BURNS AND CO-WRITER OF THE WEDDING PLANNERS

Sat 14 May | 7.30pm £20.50/£18.50

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From the writer of The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns… meet Maureen Parker. 55, single, twice divorced, Lonely-Hearts Guru. And now owner of new Matchmaking Agency with a difference, Two’s Company.

Maureen’s first love is back in town (the one who broke her heart) and he’s looking for a date – with her! But does she want to see Michael again after all these years, especially when he left with no explanation, no goodbye?

age 14+

‘Gillian Duffy’s writing takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotion’ – Goodreads.com

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Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Fri 20 May | 7.30pm £24.50/£22.50 Together, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music.

With their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off your seat with laughter the next.

Larry Dean Fudnut Tour Sat 21 May | 8pm £15.50/£13.50 Larry Dean makes a welcome return in 2022. The double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo is back with a brand-new hour of ‘confessional storytelling at its funniest’ ★★★★★ The Herald. age 16+

As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Mock The Week and Roast Battle.

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Children’s Classic Concerts

Wonderland Sun 22 May | 2.30pm

£10.50/£38 Wee Group Saver (4 tickets)

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover the magical world of the orchestra...Children’s Classic Concerts welcomes you to a musical party that’ll make you think all your unbirthdays have come at once.

Featuring everyone’s best loved characters and CCC’s Essential Orchestra on top form, you won’t want to miss this wonderfully wacky concert!

Suitable for all ages.

Rapture Theatre presents Rapture Bites

A Number

by Caryl Churchill Thu 26 May | 6pm

£17 (includes a light bite + drink) You’ve made a really bad mistake in life. Is it possible to start over? What if you hurt others in the process? And what happens when your actions finally catch up with you?

Caryl Churchill’s powerfully disturbing drama, winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Play, considers the damage parents can do to children, explores the question of nature versus nurture and asks whether any of us can truly escape our past.

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Event Cinema Event Cinema The Royal Opera | Live

Tosca

Wed 19 Jan | 7.15pm

£17/£15

A romance, a tragedy and a thriller, travel to 19th century Rome with Puccini’s passionate, political opera.

The Royal Ballet Special Screening

Romeo & Juliet

Mon 14 Feb | 7.15pm

£17/15

Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers experience passion and tragedy in this 20th-century ballet masterpiece.

The Royal Opera Anniversary Screening

Rigoletto

Thu 10 Mar | 7.15pm Sun 13 Mar | 2pm £17/£15

In a world of decadence and corruption, Verdi’s masterpiece pits power against innocence with devastating effects.

The Royal Opera | Live

La Traviata

Wed 13 Apr | 6.45pm Sun 17 April | 2pm £17/£15

In a glamorous and superficial society, a courtesan sacrifices all for love.

The Royal Ballet | Live

Swan Lake

Thu 19 May | 7.15pm Sun 22 May | 2pm £17/£15

The Royal Ballet’s version of this classic love story mixes spectacle, mystery and passion.

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Leopoldstadt Thu 27 Jan | 7pm Sun 30 Jan | 1.30pm

£17/£15

Tom Stoppard’s Olivier awardwinning new play Leopoldstadt is a passionate drama of love, family and endurance. Follow his family’s story across half a century, passing through the convulsions of war, revolution, impoverishment, annexation by Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. A company of 40 actors represent each generation of the family in this epic, but intimate play. Filmed live on stage in London’s West End, ‘Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece is magnificent’ (Independent) and should not be missed

The Book of Dust Thu 17 Feb | 7pm Sun 6 Mar | 1.30pm

£17/£15

Set twelve years before the epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation of Philip Pullman’s book

by Bryony Lavery revisits Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing.

Director Nicholas Hytner returns to Pullman’s parallel universe, The Book of Dust is broadcast live from London’s Bridge Theatre.

Event Cinema

La belle savage

Henry V

Thu 21 Apr | 7pm Sun 24 Apr | 1.30pm

£17/£15

Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power. Captured live from the Donmar Warehouse, this exciting modern production directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi) explores what it means to be English and our relationship to Europe, asking: do we ever get the leaders we deserve?

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Creative activites New for 2022 is Macrobert City Hub in the Thistles Shopping Centre, offering a wide range of creative activities. Drop in to have a chat about our classes and find out how you can get involved.

Come and Try

Not sure? Why not come along and give it a try and get your first session for free. Book your free session by emailing creativeactivities@macrobertartscentre.org

Bursary places

If your child would like to get involved in any of our classes but money is a barrier, please get in touch with us for more information about our bursary places by emailing creativeactivities@macrobertartscentre.org Places are limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Film Choir Theatre

M-Film (11+)

Wednesdays: 2 Feb - 23 Mar | 4pm - 5.30pm £60 per term | Macrobert City Hub

M-film is a brand new class for those interested in film-making from the creation of an idea through to the final edit. Join us to develop practical knowledge and skills in camera work, effects and editing.

Macrobert Choir

(18+)

Fridays: 4 Feb - 25 Mar | 2.30pm - 4pm £60 per term | Macrobert City Hub

A relaxed and fun-filled afternoon of song.

No auditions, no entry requirements, no need to read music … all you need is an enthusiasm of singing.

Macrobert Youth Theatre Company (16-25 yrs)

Thursdays: 5pm - 7pm £100 per term | Macrobert City Hub

An ambitious drama group focussing on the creation of new work for performance.

For audition information, email creativeactivities@macrobertartscentre.org

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M Dance

M-Dance Mini (under 5s)

Mondays: 31 Jan - 21 Mar | 1pm - 1.45pm Macrobert City Hub | £4 per session

Explore high & low, fast & slow and much more in a session that uses imagination, props & play to create movements to some funky beats

M-Dance Junior (6-10 yr olds) Sundays: 6 Feb - 27 Mar | 11am - 12 noon Macrobert City Hub | £40 per term

Get your creative brains into gear through a range of games and creation of dance motifs, discovering contemporary, hip-hop and jazz dance styles.

M-Dance (11+)

Mondays: 31 Jan - 21 Mar | 4pm - 5.30pm Macrobert City Hub | £60 per term

Dance every week and learn & build a range of techniques from contemporary to hip-hop. Improve your choreography skills & fitness.

M-Dance Adult (18+)

Mondays: 31 Jan - 21 Mar | 7pm - 8.30pm Wallace High School Dance Studio | £60 per term

Sink your toes into fun and energising dance routines. The class focuses on contemporary technique exercises to develop strength, flexibility, musicality & articulation.

M Dance Plus (50+)

Thursdays: 3 Feb - 24 Mar | 10am - 11.30am Lecropt Kirk Hall | £5 per session / £40 per term

This class will encourage physical and mental flexibility and agility and is as much about creating and enjoying yourselves as it is about dancing. No dance experience is necessary!

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Art

M-Art Mini (under 5s)

Tuesdays: 1 Feb- 22 Mar | 11.30am - 12.15pm Macrobert City Hub | £4 per session Get messy in this fun art session. Explore colour, shape & line with a variety of materials.

M-Art Junior (6-10 yrs)

Sundays: 6 Feb - 27 Mar | 11am - 12pm Macrobert City Hub | £40 per term Create wonderful and imaginative works of art with paints and inks and even clay and cardboard.

M-Art (11+)

Tuesdays: 1 Feb - 22 Mar | 4pm - 5.30pm Macrobert City Hub | £60 per term Explore arts and crafts including drawing, print-making, jewellery-making, tie-dye textiles, mosaic making, graffiti art and creating UV installations.

M-Art Adult (18+)

Tuesdays: 1 Feb - 22 Mar | 1pm - 2pm Macrobert City Hub | £40 per term Unleash your creativity & develop your technique in this weekly art session.

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Drama

M-Drama 1 (under 5s)

Saturdays: 5 Feb - 26 Mar | 10am - 10.45am Macrobert City Hub | £4 per session

Calling all wee storytellers - this is your chance to tell the most incredible story.

What happens is up to you.

M-Drama 2 (6-9 yrs)

Saturdays: 5 Feb - 26 Mar | 11am - 12pm Macrobert City Hub | £40 per term

Boost your confidence and learn to use your voice, movements and character to tell stories in a fun environment.

M-Drama 3 (10-13 yrs)

Saturdays: 5 Feb - 26 Mar | 12.30pm — 2pm Macrobert City Hub | £60 per term These sessions will explore theatre skills in more depth and participants will develop their vocal, physical and creative skills. You will learn how to devise, improvise & explore different styles of theatre.

M-Drama 4 (14-17 yrs)

Saturdays: 5 Feb - 26 Mar | 2.30pm - 4.30pm Macrobert City Hub | £80 per term

These sessions will explore theatre skills in more depth and participants will develop their vocal, physical and creative skills. You will learn how to devise, improvise & explore different styles of theatre.

M-Drama Adult (18+)

Wednesdays: 2 Feb - 23 Mar | 1pm - 2pm Macrobert City Hub | £40 per term

This class will give you the skills to read scripts, work on devising scenes, put on plays and enable you to explore all areas of acting techniques.

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About Us Macrobert Arts Centre is a Scottish charity [Charity no: SC039546] based on the campus of the University of Stirling. The campus is set at the foot of the Ochil Hills, and surrounds the Airthrey Loch.

Your visit

Following a major University re-development project, our front doors now form part of Campus Central, the building extension on the site of Queen’s Court roundabout. This area has now been pedestrianised. Look out for the signs to guide you to our venue. We welcome all visitors with additional access requirements and are committed to making our work and spaces accessible for everyone.

Our building is accessible to wheelchair users and we have a changing places toilet, you can find us on the CPT register. Gender neutral toilet cubicles are available in the Playhouse Foyer.

Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

Family Friendly

We welcome children and families and are accessible for prams and pushchairs, an unsupervised buggy park is available in the foyer area opposite the bar. Booster cushions are available on request for the Filmhouse. Mothers are welcome to breastfeed anywhere and we have baby changing facilities in both the men’s and women’s toilets in the main foyer.

Familiarisation visits

We understand that visiting a new place can be unsettling for some people.

If you would like to arrange a pre-event tour, please get in touch by emailing venue@macrobertartscentre.org

Parking and Drop Off

There are additional blue badge car parking spaces available outside of our new entrance with an easy to access ramp right to our front door. This is also where you can drop off.

The Bus Hub

The bus hub on campus is located by the Stirling Court Hotel. There are regular buses to and from the campus bus hub and a number that drop off on Hillfoots Road at the back of the university.

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Booking Information In Person at the Box Office Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Hours

Mon - Sun: 10am - 7pm By phone: 01786 466 666 Textphone: 18001 01786 466 666 Online: macrobertartscentre.org Groups: To book 10 tickets or more, email groups@macrobertartscentre.org

Charges

We charge a booking fee of £1 on phone and online bookings and are happy to post your tickets out to you for an additional £1. Ticket prices for most shows include a 50p contribution to our development fund helping protect the future of Macrobert Arts Centre and improve our facilities.

Refunds

We’re unable to offer any refunds unless we cancel the event. We can try and exchange your tickets for a small admin fee - please contact the Box Office.

Concessions apply to

Full time students, children (aged 16 & under), senior citizens, people with a disability and their assisting companions and equity* members (*proof of eligibility is required at the time of booking/collection).

Babes in Arms

We offer a limited number of free tickets for children (under 12 months old) who are sharing a seat with their carer at some family events - these must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Your Data

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold about you. You can find our privacy policy on our website.

For more information please keep an eye on our website and our social media platforms. @macrobertartscentre

@macrobert

@macrobertartscentre

All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. Macrobert Arts Centre reserves the right to make any alterations to the advertised arrangements, programme or price.

Macrobert Arts Centre cannot be held liable for travel, accommodation or subsistence costs.

Macrobert Arts Centre is a registered Scottish company and charity. Company no: SC337763 | Charity no: SC039546

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“A feast of blistering emotion and theatrical might” Daily Telegraph

“…the empathy and ambition of her (Rona Munro) and of Laurie Sansom’s productions…are matched only by their wit, punch and accessibility” The Times

Wed 9 to Sat 12 November 01786 466 666 macrobertartscentre.org