Macrobert Live Guide Winter/Spring 2025

Iain Stirling

WHAT’S ON

Winter / Spring 2025

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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES,

Spring will soon be sprung, and slowly we’ll all emerge from the deep darkness of winter and into the new … a new season of terrific new work at Macrobert, promising an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, children’s events, comedy, film and classes.

Much of the work here at Macrobert is developed through our many partnerships - from supporting the Scottish touring companies we present on our stages through to our unique collaboration with the University of Stirling’s Art Collection team in creating the Culture on Campus initiative.

You might not know but there is a wealth of cultural opportunities right on your doorstep, and not just inside our Arts Centre but across the entire University of Stirling campus - from parkland sculptures to hidden dance trails, from leading visual arts exhibitions in the Pathfoot Building to Macroberts’ very own bijou gallery, from live performance to blockbuster cinema, artists-in-residence and archival material displays, creativity is at the heart of our vibrant community - and it’s open all year-round.

Macrobert is a theatre of opportunity.

Opportunities for artists, audiences and communities to come together. That’s us. We’re about getting more people involved with the arts... and alongside our show and film programme there are many other kinds of opportunities, so:

Hubbub: A Macrobert Celebration Fri 14 – Sun 16 Mar. A full diary of events, many of which are free, will be available online.

Save the Date!

I’ll see you there.

Ed Robson Artistic Director & CEO, Macrobert Arts Centre P.S. We’ll supply the balloons.

You’re all invited. By me. To Hubbub.

This March we’re throwing open the doors for a 3-day cultural hoolie, a party (of sorts).

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Macrobert Arts Centre is a registered Scottish company and charity.

Company No. SC337763. Charity No. SC039546

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YOUR FAVOURITE TREE TreeLink Stirling’s Art Exhibition Mon 20 Jan - Sun 16 Mar | Upper Foyer Free entry

Carron Valley by Tom Kendal.

Trees are fascinating, unique and sometimes ancient.

Many have been growing for longer than we have and been witness to events that we have only read about.

TreeLink Stirling ran an art competition and asked people to share their favourite tree from within the Stirling area. The responses have been gathered together to form this display of images and art works.

Trees can inspire and be thought provoking. We would love for you to visit the exhibition, enjoy the art works and let us know about Your Favourite Tree.

CREATE & CONVERGE EXHIBITION Playhouse Foyer 28 Feb to 30 Mar

Create & Converge, a partnership project with Macrobert and Artlink Central, brings together young people and artists, who have experienced mental health challenges. Utilising the arts they explore ways to manage or improve their mental health, codesigning work that will be exhibited at Macrobert.

Annual Culture on Campus exhibition Strivelin, Striveling, Strivelyn, Strewelin, Sterling, Sruighlea,

900 YEARS OF THE

BURGH OF STIRLING Mon 27 Jan - Sun 18 May | Arthouse Free entry To celebrate the 900th anniversary since Stirling was founded as a Royal Burgh, this exhibition features artwork and archival material from the University Archives and Art Collection which celebrate the history of the town and its cultural heritage.

The Culture on Campus initiative is a collaborative project between the Art Collection, University Archives and Macrobert Arts Centre to develop a creative environment where creative thinking and creative acts are at the heart of our identity as a place of learning.

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CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Please see our website for further information and to book.

M DRAMA: MINI [P1-P3] JUNIOR [P4-P6] - SENIOR [P7-S2] SPRING TERM Mini - Weekly from Thu 16 Jan - Thu 3 Apr (excluding Thu 13 Feb) Junior - Weekly from Wed 15 Jan - Wed 2 Apr (excluding Wed 12th Feb) Senior - Weekly from Wed 15 Jan - Wed 2 Apr (excluding Wed 12th Feb)

M DANCE: PLUS

Weekly from Thu 16 Jan - Thu 13 Mar 10:00am - 11:30am Tickets: You Choose from £5.00 Venue: Lecropt Hall, Bridge of Allan.

M Dance: Plus is a low-impact contemporary dance class for the over 50s that offers a unique blend of movement and socialising, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and engaged. Our dance artist will guide you through each step, offering modifications and adjustments to accommodate varying levels of mobility and experience.

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S

Weekly from Wed 22 Jan - Wed 2 Apr 10.00am - 11:30am Tickets: You Choose from £5.00 Venue: Cochrane Hall, Alva.

Using the themes and movement from Scottish Ballet productions, specially trained Dance Artists M Drama: Mini Tickets: You Choose from £40.00 lead participants to develop movement skills with M Drama: Junior Tickets: You Choose from £50.00 particular focus on the fluidity of movement, balance, coordination, expression, posture, and M Drama: Senior Tickets: You Choose from £50.00 rhythm. The classes also include activities M Drama is a place where you can explore your focused on problem-solving, improvisation, vocal passion for the performing arts in a safe and skills, repetition from memory, and multi-tasking, supportive environment, improve your confidence which are all key areas for people with and, most importantly, make friends. Whether Parkinson’s. The classes feature live music you’re a budding actor or just curious about accompaniment, with time for participants to exploring the world of theatre, our weekly socialise afterward with tea and coffee. sessions cater to all skill levels.

SUMMER TERM Mini - Weekly from Thu 1 May - Thu 26 Jun Junior - Weekly from Wed 30 Apr - Wed 25 Jun Senior - Weekly from Wed 30 Apr - Wed 25 Jun Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre

M DANCE: ADULT

Weekly from Mon 13 Jan - Mon 10 Mar 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets: You Choose from £7.00 Venue: St Modan’s High Dance Studio M Dance: Adult is a dynamic contemporary dance class for adults aged 18 and over, offering a supportive environment where participants can develop their dance skills, express themselves creatively, and connect with their fellow dancers and a professional dance artist.

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EPIC ART 2025 THE TASTE OF CULTURE

Epic Art Challenge returns in 2025 and we are looking for artists to create new artwork that captures The Taste of Culture. Our values, beliefs, behaviours, and practices can be passed down through generations, and across the globe food is a central feature. We’re looking for original artwork that responds creatively to the theme, giving us an insight into your culture, that reveals the role food plays in bringing us together.

From the entries we receive, we will select our favourite artworks to be presented in our Arthouse. All submissions should be either A4 or A3 so we can have them framed for our exhibition.

The age categories are: Ages: 5-10 / 11-14 / 15-17 / 18+ Submissions open in March 2025 and the exhibition will open in June 2025.

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EASTER ACTIVITY

Please see our website for further information and to book.

Please see our website for further information and to book.

FILM IN A WEEK

PLAY IN A WEEK

Mon 10 - Sat 15 Feb 10.30am - 4.30pm Performance: Sat 15 Feb 5.00pm - 6.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £25.00 Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre Create a play in a week with our Creative Activities Artist and our technical team!

Join us at Macrobert Arts Centre for this week long intensive workshop where you will work on developing a play to be performed on the Macrobert stage on the Saturday evening.

Rehearse, perform, play games, make new friends and put on a performance to be proud of!

Mon 7 - Fri 11 Apr 10.30am - 4.30pm Screening: Sat 19 Apr 5.00pm - 6.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £25.00 Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre Create a film in a week with our Creative Activities Artist, Daniel Livingston. Join us at Macrobert Arts Centre for this week long intensive workshop where you will work on developing a film to be premiered in the Macrobert Playhouse. Rehearse, perform, play games, make new friends and put on a performance to be proud of!

ART CLUB

Tue 15 Apr Mini - 11am-12pm Junior - 12.30- 2.00pm Senior - 2.30pm - 4.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £3.00 Venue: Macrobert Arts Centre Join us at Macrobert Arts Centre for Art Club!

Our Art Clubs offer young people the opportunity to dive into creativity with hands-on projects.

This creative club is for all budding artists, where you can make all kinds of mess, explore your creative side, and most importantly, have fun.

BIG LUNCH JUNE 2025 What if, on one day a year, people came together and shared food?

In 2009, The Big Lunch was born, thanks to this simple idea from The Eden Project. It’s the UK’s annual get-together for communities to join in a few hours of food, friendship, and fun.

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WARREN MILLER’S 75 Tue 28 Jan | 7.30pm Tickets: You Choose from £15.50 This season will mark the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When Warren Miller debuted his first ski film ‘Deep and Light’ in 1949, it ignited a new genre of filmmaking for adventure sports.

Today, Warren Miller films have captured the stories of skiers and riders from every edge of the winter world and continue to gather audiences each year to celebrate the start of the winter season.

The new film from Warren Miller Entertainment, simply titled “75”, will celebrate this historic anniversary with emerging athletes and storytelling that will set the tone for the next 75 years. So catch up with your snow riding buddies and join us for a celebration of winter, raise a glass to adventures to come in the season ahead, plus on the night prizes and free entry to the UK Tour Grand Prize Draw.

MZA & CHiLL Productions

CRAIG HILL

I’VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE!

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Fri 7 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 University of Stirling Students: £5.00 Don’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high-octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig brings his new show to Macrobert. Stand-up comedy, dancing and everything you ever thought, but never said out loud! Much loved and renowned world-wide for his cheeky, irreverent and uproarious live comedy, Craig’s tours are firmly established as guaranteed laugh-out-loud night out. His razor-sharp wit and unsurpassed audience rapport have seen him perform all over Europe, Australia (including the Sydney Opera House) all over Scotland as well as south of the border and even a season of shows off-Broadway in New York.

Craig’s been twice nominated for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award - get ready for an outrageously fun night of fantastic laughs! Book early!

‘A laugh-out-loud performance from beginning to end... absolutely hilarious!’ The List ‘Flat-out hilarious... I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard...

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QUEENZ DRAG ME TO THE DISCO!

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Fri 14 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime.

After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating

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countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling discodivas.

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Malcolm Sutherland

SOLITUDE WITHOUT * LONELINESS

Thu 20 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: You Choose from £8.00 University of Stirling Students: £5.00 In this evocative performance, bodies and characters collapse, separate, and reform in a constant search for meaning, attachment, and understanding. Voices extend from these bodies as they navigate busy streets, seeking comfort in their unique landscapes. This exhausting yet familiar quest for connection unfolds through moments of humour, intimacy, and longing. *Subject to funding.

Dogstar Theatre Written by James Robertson, adapted by Matthew Zajac

THE TESTAMENT OF GIDEON MACK

Fri 21 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: You Choose from £12.50 University of Stirling Students: £5.00 Dogstar’s vibrant new stage version of James Robertson’s acclaimed novel tells a story of grief and the crisis of faith in our society, channelled through the story of one generous, energetic, perceptive, ashamed and very Presbyterian individual, the Reverend Gideon Mack of Monimaskit. A story of late 20th century Scotland, a story of a minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil.

GORDON BUCHANAN LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS Sat 22 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: £30.00 / £28.00 conc.

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.

Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon.

SORRY! His mission: to capture the majestic big cats THIS SHOW IS and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.

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Robert C Kelly & Theater Mogul

By Special License from GFour Productions Presents

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 CRUISING THROUGH MENOPAUSE Tue 25 Feb | 7.30pm Tickets: £30.00 Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star), we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel to our sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses and weight gain. Cruising Through Menopause is truly a funny, heartfelt and reassuring look at the “joys”

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of menopause. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns, it’s hard to find and keep true friends. But step on board and we’ll take you on a trip of self-discovery, love and friendship all backed by a soundtrack of hysterical parodied hits!

For these four ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers, and friendships never fail.

So, all aboard and we’ll have you laughing and maybe even crying, as you join us for Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause.

Join us on Facebook at “Menopause The Musical UK Tour”

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STIRLING UNIVERSITY DRAMA SOCIETY Wed 26 - Thu 27 Feb | 7.00pm & 2pm matinee on Thu 27 Feb Tickets: You Choose from £8.00 Stirling University Drama Society return to Macrobert for their spring production.

Please check our website for further details in early 2025.

Chambers Touring Presents

LARRY DEAN: DODGER

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Fri 28 Feb | 8.00pm Tickets: £18.50 Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it.

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.

‘A superb piece of stand-up… at the top of his game.’

The Independent ‘Twinklingly charismatic… the gag rate is ridiculously high’ Telegraph ‘A randy crab’ The Herald As seen on Mock The Week, House Of Games, Fandan (Channel 4 Comedy Special) and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

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Stirling University Dance Club

STIRLING DANCE COMPETITION

Sat 1 Mar | All day Tickets: £16.00 / £12.00 conc.

After years of attending dance competitions across the UK, Stirling University Dance Club will host their very own dance competition here in Stirling in 2025! This exciting event will feature a variety of dance styles in both advanced and intermediate categories.

Universities from all over the UK will showcase their talent and compete for one of their prestigious trophies. The team will be joined by three highly talented and experienced judges who will oversee a day filled with incredible performances, passionate dancers, and a celebration of the art of dance.

STIRLING GANG SHOW

We’re back and better than ever! Stirling Gang Show is delighted to be bringing this year’s vibrant, energetic variety show of music, dance, and comedy to the Macrobert stage. Our amazing cast comes from Scout and Guide groups across the local area and can’t wait to dazzle you with their fun-filled performance.

With something for all the family, Stirling Gang Show 2025 is a show you don’t want to miss!

Wed 5 - Fri 7 Mar | 7.30pm Sat 8 Mar | 6.00pm Tickets: £16.00 £15.00 Scout and Guide Groups Groups 10+ (10% discount)

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Gilded Balloon

THE BIG COMEDY ROADSHOW

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Wed 19 Mar | 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00 / £23.50 conc.

A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent. Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy, Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!

Following appearances on Live at the Apollo, QI and Mock the Week, the critically acclaimed comedian, author and actor, Jen Brister, headlines the show. Joining her for a hilarious night of

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comedy are fellow Live at the Apollo star, Sara Barron, and two of the Scottish comedy circuits best loved acts, rising stars Jay Lafferty and Scott Agnew. Hosting the show is none other than the dynamite MC, Laura Lexx as seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Hypothetical.

“Furiously Funny.”

The Guardian ‘warm, wise, witty and occasionally waspish’ The Scotsman *Line-up is subject to change in exceptional circumstances. In the event of a line-up alteration, a performer of similar calibre will be added.

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SABOS

Dance Connection

UNBOXED

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Sat 22 Mar | 12.30pm & 5.00pm Tickets: £12.00 / £11.00 conc.

A magical dance adventure set in an enchanting toyshop! Watch as 250 of our youngest dancers, alongside our most senior performers, bring toys to life through captivating choreography and stunning performances. From dolls to puppets, each toy has a story to tell, and they spring to life in a vibrant celebration of dance and imagination.

Join us for an unforgettable journey, where the magic of movement will leave you mesmerised!

Celebrate our 25th anniversary with Unboxed – a show for all ages!

Tue 25 to Fri 28 Mar | 7.30pm Sat 29 Mar | 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 / £17.50 conc.* A kooky and heartwarming musical comedy based on the iconic characters by Charles Addams. In the eerie yet captivating world of Gomez, Morticia, and their delightfully strange family, Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with Lucas–a kind and intelligent boy from an ordinary family–throwing the family’s usually macabre routine into chaos. With lively musical numbers and quirky characters, SABOS is set to deliver an unforgettable performance that brings charm, wit, and dark humour to the stage, perfect for all ages. *See website for discount details

IAIN STIRLING - RELEVANT

FINAL TICKETS REMAINING

AGE Fri 4 Apr | 7.30pm 14+ Tickets: £23.50 The BAFTA-winning comedian, ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) and ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour with a brand new stand-up show for 2024-25.

As the iconic voice of Love Island, star and writer of sitcom Buffering on ITV, and with his own stand-up special, Failing Upwards, on Prime Video, Iain hits the road once more with a brand new hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date! (It’s called RELEVANT if you’re interested).

Touring the UK and Ireland in 2024-25. “a comic who is as sharp as he is self-aware…

Stirling finds an expert balance between braggadocio and humility” The List

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YDANCE

DESTINATIONS

Sun 6 Apr | 7.30pm Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 conc.

YDance has been advocating for the influential and positive role dance plays in society for over 30 years. As a regularly funded Creative Scotland organisation, we deliver exceptional projects where children learn not only about dance but through dance, and we understand the impact high quality cross learning dance experiences can have on young people.

Destinations, is YDance’s annual celebration of youth dance in Scotland which takes place at different venues across Scotland in Spring each year. Destinations 2025 will take place on Sunday 6th April at The Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling.

Destinations is the only Scottish selection event for One Dance UK’s Youth Dance showcase U. Dance, which will take place 25-27 July 2025 in partnership with Sadler’s Wells, at their fabulous new venue, Sadler’s Wells East in London’s Olympic Park. This attracts talented and exceptional dancers from across Scotland providing the audience with an incredible night of dance.

Stirling University Drama Society

SELF WRITTEN PLAYS

Tue 8 & Wed 9 Apr | 7.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £8.00 The latest Stirling University Drama Society production is a collection of one-act plays written by our own members and chosen by university lecturers: To Donate, Raven Rendezvous, The Writers Vibe and Damp Dorms Deem Death.

From a crazed zombie apocalypse to a thrilling espionage, we promise an entertaining evening filled with fun, laughter and maybe even a few tears!

Please come along to support our wonderful society, fabulous actors and talented writers.

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Stirling Musical Theatre Society

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Apr | 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £9.00 Tumble out of bed and stumble to Macrobert to see Stirling Musical Theatre in their performance of 9 to 5 the Musical! Join Violet, Doralee and Judy as they navigate the highs and lows of being a woman in the 1970s office. Will they overthrow their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss? Well, nothing will change if you don’t change it and a woman never quits! Get ready to laugh, cry and dance along to this heartfelt story of sisterhood and friendship. So, pour yourself a cup of ambition and come along on the 11th and 12th of April!

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KENDAL MOUNTAIN TOUR 2025:

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Wed 16 Apr | 7.00pm Tickets: You Choose from £15.50 Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life!

Join us on a journey through the world’s most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience.

Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. The films will be introduced by a member of the Kendal Mountain Presenting team.

Alongside the collection of films, will be a talk from an incredible guest speaker - an explorer, activist or adventurer with a unique and inspiring story to share.

Get ready to be thrilled, inspired and moved at the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 – where adventure begins at your doorstep…

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UILT RE t Easter B E D Y CL T THEATfamilies a E & PUfPoPr children

One good turn deserves another.

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A poor shoemaker has only one pair of shoes lly left and not enough money to pay his rent. ecia p s E With the help of two mischievous Elves, he makes some unusual shoes that are very much appreciated and rewards the Elves in return.

A fun adaption of this Grimm’s tale is retold with the help of beautiful Elf puppets, objects and of course, lots of lovely PUPPET MAKING Shoes!

WORKSHOPS check our website for more Mon 14 Apr | 1.00pm | Tickets: £9.00/£6.00 conc. details

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ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER

Two stories of ancient times.

MYTHS OF THE VIKINGS

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THOR’S MAGIC HAMMER and APPLES OF THE GODS Meet Odin, King of the Gods, Thor with his Magic Hammer, and Loki the Trickster. Viking stories are intriguing for children who love a good story from long ago, when Giants ruled the earth and myth and legends were being made…. Rod Puppets and Shadow Theatre bring these wonderful stories to life.

The puppet-maker carves beautiful wooden puppets, all the time living the stories of the past through his skilful carving and imaginative storytelling.

Wed 16 Apr | 1.00pm | Tickets: £9.00/£6.00 conc.

Follow the Dinosaur Detectives searching for clues about the past.

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The Dinosaur Detectives is a fascinating journey of discovery surrounding the first fossil finds of Mary Anning, William Buckland and Gideon Mantell.

Their finds changed the face of history when they discovered the bones of creatures that became known as Dinosaurs.

Follow their journey to the first golden shell on the beach, the large bones of Megalasaurus and the discovery of Iguanadon and Pterodactyls.

Mary Anning is considered one of the top ten women of scientific discovery and her finds can be seen in the Natural History Museum in London & Lyme Regis.

Rod puppetry, combined with projection and shadow theatre, re-create their fascinating world.

Fri 18 Apr | 1.00pm | Tickets: £9.00/£6.00 conc. The show has the opportunity to examine fossils at our ‘Fossil Table’ after the production.

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Stirling University Dance Club

NEVER MISS A BEAT

Sat 19 Apr | 7.00pm Tickets: £18.00 / £15.00 conc.

The Stirling University Dance Club presents our annual show for 2025 “Never Miss a Beat”.

SUDC is a student run club who all share a passion for dance. We train all year round in various styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and lots more! The annual show lets us present all our hard work throughout the year to our families and friends from our amazing class dances, competition routines and even our musical theatre section which involves the full cast.

All at SUDC hope you can all come along on April 19th as it will be another fun filled night!

SUBSTATE COMEDY

Fri 25 & Sat 26 Apr | 8.00pm Tickets: £17.50 / £13.50 conc.

Substate is taking over Macrobert for a special comedy weekend showcasing some of the very best emerging comedians in Scotland right now.

Bulding on Substate’s reputation for top-tier entertainment, expect a vibrant Macrobert atmosphere, a heady-mix of witty performers and laughs-for-all. So whether you’re bring your partner or your whole squad, these take-over nights promise amazing acts in our intimate studio theatre.

Macrobert and Substate pair-up for the first-time to bringing you a unique comedy collab.

Watch out for regular line-up updates on socials* *Comedy bear not guaranteed...

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Scottish Dance Theatre

PIRATES!

Fri 25 Apr | 7.30pm Sat 26 Apr | 2.30pm Tickets: £16.00 / £12.00 conc.* University of Stirling Students: £5.00 All on board for Scottish Dance Theatre’s family show Pirates!

Join best friends Tom and Daisy as they are swept away into the world of Captain Sandy Rogers and her rowdy crew! Together, they will go on an unforgettable adventure featuring a bunch of slippery zombies, strange underwater creatures and a final, all-out duel with the wicked Captain O’Greed!

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In this story about identity and friendship not everything is what it seems, and the biggest treasure could be right under your nose...

Featuring a playful mix of dance, theatre and storytelling, Pirates! is the latest creation of Scottish Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Joan Clevillé, featuring the full company of dancers, lavish set and costume design and original music by Luke Sutherland. “ A treat for the heart and the senses” The Stage “a celebration of our imaginary worlds that expands into a deeper drama about love, friendship and bravery” The Guardian *See website for Group Discounts

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3 Mothers. 3 Brides. 3 Weddings.

How will they get through it without a funeral?

From the writers of the hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. You are cordially invited to meet the Mothers of the Brides - three besties who are up to their necks in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss. All three women are doing their best to keep the matrimonial mayhem to a minimum and avoid deadlock over wedlock.

Weddings can be wacky, weird or worthy, but they’re all wonderfully unique and the mothers of the brides know all about it. From dream dresses to nightmare guests. From fiddly fascinators to flippin’ impossible First Dance choreography.

These gals have scaled the peaks and rugbytackled the perils of wedding planning.

Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketchpacked, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar… How do the mothers do it?

Whether you have a wedding coming up or never want to get hitched ever again Mothers of the Brides is sure to have you laughing up the aisle!

If you’re up for a giggle and a great night out remember to save the date for Mothers of the Brides.

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MOTHERS OF THE BRIDES Tue 29 Apr | 7.30pm Tickets £31.00

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Produced by National Theatre of Scotland and Lepus Productions Written and composed by Martin Green

KELI Sat 10 May | 7.30pm Tickets: £10.00 ‘The skill, the craft, is in controlling the pressure’ KELI tells the story of a fiery, sharp-witted teenager in a former mining town. Coal means little to Keli, but the mines left music in the blood of the town.

As the best player her brass band has ever had, music is easy. Everything else is a fight. Feeling trapped in small-town life, pressure mounts.

When the chance to change everything arises, can Keli keep a lid on it all?

Marking 40 years since the miners’ strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score by Ivor Novello winner Martin Green, KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music.

“Riveting” The Guardian (on KELI Audio Drama) KELI was developed with National Theatre of Scotland and The National Theatre, London, and was originally commissioned as an audio drama by The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.

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Wild Yak

RESTLESS NATIVES THE MUSICAL Wed 14 - Sat 17 May | 7.30pm Sat 17 May | 2.00pm Tickets: £29.00 / £24.00 conc.

Be there to see the Clown and the Wolfman ride again! Bored of their lives in Edinburgh, intrepid underdogs Ronnie and Will become Highland Highwaymen, holding up tourist coaches and winning international renown as they fleece their victims with charm and panache.

Led by a holidaying CIA agent and a Scottish detective with conflicted loyalties, the police are closing in. Time is running out and the scene is set for a desperate showdown. Will this be the end of the story - or the beginning of a legend?

40 years on from the film’s initial release, this classic Scottish movie starts a new adventure as a stage musical.

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Sun 18 May | 7.00pm Tickets: £18.00 / £16.00 conc.

Early Bird Discount (until 30th Nov) & Group Rates available Get ready for an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of captivating short films packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. Join the world’s top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet!

With exciting nightly prize giveaways and a theatre packed with adventure lovers, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival. Spark your passion for adventure, action and travel at the Banff Mountain Film Festival!

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THE MCDOUGALLS: PIRATE ADVENTURE Sat 24 May | 1.00pm Tickets: £12.00 Groups of 4: £40.00 University of Stirling Students: £5.00 A Musical show for all the family - live on stage!

Ahoy, me hearties! Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company presents their spectacular new show for 2025. Join the crew of Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit and help them search the seven seas looking for the lost treasure! Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon!

Come dressed as a pirate for this swashbuckling singalong! Find out more about this musical extravaganza PLUS the latest news and offers by checking out The McDougalls on Facebook, Instagram and X, and by singing along at home to their latest YouTube videos.

Created and performed by UP TO Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir. AGE 9

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ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA EVENT CINEMA SEASON 2025 Tickets: You Choose from £15.50

GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTY Sun 12 Jan | 1.30pm Tue 14 Jan | 7.30pm Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Awardwinning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before.

The Royal Opera

THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Wed 15 Jan | 7.15pm Sun 19 Jan | 2.00pm Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach’s dream-like opera.

Met Opera:

AIDA

Wed 29 Jan | 6.45pm American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations.

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LES MISÉRABLES The Staged Concert Live!

Sun 2 Feb | 1.30pm Tue 4 Feb | 7.30pm Fri 14 Feb | 7.45pm Recorded live, this spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre features an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones.

MACBETH David Tennant & Cush Jumbo Wed 5 Feb | 7.45pm Sun 9 Feb | 2.00pm David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.

NT Live:

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Thu 20 Feb | 7.30pm Sun 23 Feb | 1.30pm Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

The Royal Ballet

SWAN LAKE Thu 27 Feb | 7.15pm Sun 2 Mar | 2.00pm Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Met Opera: Tues 4 Mar | 8pm LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Sun 9 March | 2.00pm Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ.

Tue 29 Apr | 6.45pm Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bassbaritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro.

Met Opera:

The Royal Opera

Tue 18 Mar | 6.45pm Following a string of awe-inspiring performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio.

LIVE: Wed 14 May | 5.15pm ENCORE: Sun 18 May | 1.00pm Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

DIE WALKÜRE

FIDELIO

The Royal Ballet

ROMEO AND JULIET

Met Opera: New Production

Thu 20 Mar | 7.15pm Sun 23 Mar | 2.00pm The greatest love story ever told – through ballet.

An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE Sun 30 Mar | 1.30pm Wed 2 Apr | 7.30pm Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community and changes his life forever.

The Royal Opera

TURANDOT

SALOME

Tue 20 May | 7.30pm Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium Strauss’s one-act tragedy. Leading the company’s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting.

The Royal Ballet

BALLET TO BROADWAY WHEELDON WORKS Thu 22 May | 7.15pm Sun 25 May | 2.00pm Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

Tue 1 Apr | 7.15pm Sun 6 Apr | 2.00pm Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

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MACROBERT MEMBERSHIP Unlock the very best of Macrobert Arts Centre with our exclusive Membership Scheme.

We rely on donations and support to keep the arts alive and accessible for the communities we serve across Forth Valley, creating experiences for over 77,000 audience members and participants each year. We are committed to unlocking the potential and realising the ambition of everyone we work with, ensuring we continue to thrive for generations to come.

But we can’t do it without you.

Becoming a Member at Macrobert and making a regular donation is a great way to ensure we can continue to bring incredible creative opportunities and the best live entertainment to our stage, on our screens and in our communities.

You can choose your Membership level and unlock exclusive benefits to enhance your Macrobert experience: ENSEMBLE £10 per month (or £120 per year) SUPPORTING CAST £15 per month (or £180 per year) LEADING ARTIST £30 per month (or £360 per year) DIRECTORS CIRCLE £250 per month (or £3,000 per year) For more information on Member benefits, please either scan the QR code below or visit our website to set up a regular donation, and (if possible), sign up for Gift Aid at no extra cost to you.

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SEAT DEDICATION AT MACROBERT

The best seat in the house has your name on it!

If Macrobert has ever inspired or entertained you, why not consider securing your place in our history by celebrating your love of theatre or creating a lasting memory for a friend or family member with our personalised Seat Dedication, available online or in person from our Box Office for £250.

Few gifts are as unique, or as lasting, as dedicating a seat to someone special. You will receive a personalised engraved plaque on your seat of choice for the lifetime of your seat.* To find out more about our Seat Dedications please contact Lisa Robertson, Development Manager: lisa.robertson@macrobertartscentre.org *Please see website for full T&Cs.

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Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation no. SC039546

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING, FK9 4LA

Macrobert Arts Centre is 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. Our front doors now form part of Campus Central, the building extension on the site of Queen’s Court roundabout.

ONLINE 24/7 Choose your own seats and buy tickets securely at a time that suits you at macrobertartscentre.org Some performances use unreserved seating.

YOU CHOOSE: PICK THE PRICE YOU PAY Our pricing model asks people to make the choice about what you can afford to pay for your ticket with three options available.

IN PERSON For that personal touch – pop into our Box Office within Campus Central.

Mon – Sun: 10.00am - 7.00pm

GROUP BOOKINGS The more the merrier! For bookings of 10 or more - email groups@macrobertartscentre.org

BY PHONE Tel: 01786 466 666 Textphone: 18001 01786 466 666 Mon – Sun: 10.00am - 7.00pm TERMS & CONDITIONS & REFUND POLICY We’re unable to offer any refunds unless we cancel the event. We may be able to exchange your tickets for a small admin fee - please contact the Box Office. You can view our full Terms & Conditions at our Box Office or on our website.

BOOKING FEE & RESTORATION LEVY Online and telephone bookings are subject to a £1 booking fee per transaction. Ticket prices for most shows include a £1 contribution to our development fund helping protect the future of Macrobert Arts Centre and improve our facilities.

CONCESSIONS As part of our commitment to making theatre accessible to all, we offer a range of concessions for; 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).

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INFANTS All patrons must purchase a ticket, including infants. We offer a limited number of free tickets for children (under 12 months old) who are sharing a seat with their carer - these must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

ACCESS 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. 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.

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.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT – 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 Live

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SCREEN Macrobert Arts Centre is a registered Scottish company and charity.

Company No. SC337763. Charity No. SC039546 TDC 11/24 8169 18k

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Scottish Dance Theatre Pirates!

The Big Comedy Roadshow

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure