Feb-Jun 2007 | National Theatre of Scotland season brochure

FEBRUARY – JUNE 07

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INTRODUCTION

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“The stage gained a dynamic new force in 2006” The Observer “Few players could have arrived with such a flourish” The Herald

The first year on the road has established NTS as a major theatrical force with a total of 100,000 people attending performances and 30,000 people participating in Learn activities. There have been shows for children, shows for teenagers, musicals and European classics, all produced by some of the most exciting and brilliant people working in Scotland and beyond. During its inaugural season NTS has won a clutch of awards and took both the Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals by storm.

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA BLACK WATCH AALST FUTUROLOGY: A GLOBAL REVUE TUTTI FRUTTI THE STORY SO FAR VENUS AS A BOY NTS WORKSHOP NTS YOUNG COMPANY AND YOUTH ASSOCIATES NTS LEARN – CONNECTING COMMUNITIES NTS LEARN – TRANSFORM NTS LEARN – EXCHANGE NTS LEARN – THE ELGIN MACBETH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NTS ON THE ROAD DIARY

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Welcome to the NTS spring 2007 brochure.

“Its work has proved a triumph” The Independent

Since their first performance in February 2006 the National Theatre of Scotland has been involved in creating 28 productions in 62 different locations. With no building of its own, NTS has performed in great theatres, ferries and forests, airports and tower blocks, village halls and drill halls.

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I hope it will inspire you to come to see the work of NTS, our partners and co-producers. Once again our commitment to take the best quality work to the widest possible audience is at the fore of everything we do.

We want you to have nights or days in the theatre that will thrill you and excite you, moments of transformation that leave you breathless and ideas that challenge the way you think.

These are indeed ambitious ideals, but so is the notion of a National Theatre of Scotland, an inspirational, world-leading, non-building based company, serving audiences all over Scotland and beyond. Any success we have is about how we are able to make you feel, whether it is the mixture of pride and futility that Black Watch

leaves you with, or the joy of the Majestics singing Tutti Frutti together. To that end the most important part of the NTS is you, the audience. Without you none of these moments would have existed.

I am looking forward to many more of these with this great new season, which is a mixture of new and challenging work and some old favourites back by loud and popular demand. I hope you will enjoy it.

VICKY FEATHERSTONE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND PRESENTS THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, DRUM THEATRE PLYMOUTH AND TRON THEATRE GLASGOW’S PRODUCTION OF

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA

BY ANTHONY NEILSON DIRECTOR: ANTHONY NEILSON DESIGNER: MIRIAM BUETHER LIGHTING DESIGNER: CHAHINE YAVROYAN SOUND DESIGNER / COMPOSER: NICK POWELL CAST: JAMES CUNNINGHAM, CHRISTINE ENTWISLE, ALAN FRANCIS, AMANDA HADINGUE, JACK JAMES, CLAIRE LITTLE, MATTHEW PIDGEON, BARNABY POWER

“An utterly haunting piece of work.”

The Herald * * * * *

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA

Lisa Jones is on a journey. It’s a colourful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life. The inhabitants of the wonderful world she finds herself in – Dissocia – are a curious blend of the funny, the friendly and the brutal. As Neilson himself puts it, “If you like Alice in Wonderland but there’s not enough sex and violence in it, then Dissocia is the show for you”.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DISSOCIA ONLINE: • Mini documentary about the original production featuring an interview with Anthony Neilson and clips from the show • Features on Realism, Anthony Neilson’s sister piece to Dissocia, produced by NTS and the Edinburgh International Festival in 2006 www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

Produced originally for the 2004 Edinburgh International Festival, The Wonderful World of Dissocia wowed critics and audiences alike, cleaning up at the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland.

TOUR TRON, Glasgow Wed 28 Feb – Sat 10 Mar; 7.30pm Preview £6, Tue – Thu £10 (£6), Fri & Sat £14 (£7) BOX OFFICE: 0141 552 4267 ONLINE: www.tron.co.uk DUNDEE REP THEATRE, Dundee Tue 20 – Sat 24 Mar; 7.45pm Tue – Thu £10 (£8, £5), Fri & Sat £14 (£10, £7) BOX OFFICE: 01382 223530 ONLINE: www.dundeereptheatre.co.uk ROYAL COURT, London Wed 28 Mar – Sat 21 Apr; 7.30pm Sat matinee 7, 14 & 21 Apr; 3.30pm; £10, £15 & £25 BOX OFFICE: 020 7565 5000 ONLINE: www.royalcourttheatre.com THEATRE ROYAL, Plymouth Tue 24 – Sat 28 Apr; 7.30pm £10, £14, £16 (TRAC £12 Tue 24 Apr) BOX OFFICE: 01752 267222 ONLINE: www.theatreroyal.com OXFORD PLAYHOUSE, Oxford Tue 1 – Sat 5 May 7.30pm Thu matinee 2.30pm; £10.50 – £22.50 BOX OFFICE: 01865 305305 ONLINE: www.oxfordplayhouse.com WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, Coventry Tue 8 - Sat 12 May; 7.30pm £14.50 (£12.50), £16.50 (£14.50), £18.50 (£16.50) BOX OFFICE: 024 7652 4524 ONLINE: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk THEATRE ROYAL, York Tue 22 – Sat 26 May; 7.30pm; £9-£18 (£5) BOX OFFICE: 01904 623568 ONLINE: www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk TRAVERSE, Edinburgh Wed 6 – Sat 9 Jun; 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm; £12 (£4.50, £7) BOX OFFICE: 0131 228 1404 ONLINE: www.traverse.co.uk NORTHERN STAGE, Newcastle upon Tyne Tue 12 – Sat 16 Jun; 7.30pm £5, £14,£16, £18 (£2 off seats [excl £5 tickets], U25s £8) BOX OFFICE: 0191 230 5151 ONLINE: www.northernstage.co.uk

This is a hugely original play, both magical and moving, that confirmed Anthony Neilson as one of the major voices in contemporary British theatre.

Anthony Neilson is an Artistic Associate of NTS, for whom he directed Home Edinburgh and wrote and directed Realism, in an EIF co-production in 2006.

Recommended for 14–16 years + “There are echoes of Willy Wonka, Star Wars, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and even the Marx Brothers” The Financial Times * * * *

“Witty, entertaining, unsettling and intelligent.” Scotland on Sunday “A beautiful, thought-provoking experience.” The Scotsman * * * *

“Bubbling with inventiveness that is distinctly its own” The Telegraph

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES TRON, GLASGOW Touch Tour Fri 9 Mar, 6.45pm Audio Described Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm Signed Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm DUNDEE REP Touch tour Fri 23 March, 7.00pm Signed Fri 23 Mar, 7.45pm Audio Described Fri 23 Mar 7.45pm THEATRE ROYAL YORK Audio Described Sat 26 May, 7.30pm TRAVERSE, Edinburgh Touch Tour Fri 8 Jun, 6.45 pm Signed Fri 8 Jun, 7.30pm Audio Described Fri 8 Jun, 7.30pm ROYAL COURT, London Signed Mon 16 Apr, 7.30pm Touch Tour Sat 21 Apr, 2.00pm Audio Described Sat 21 Apr, 3.30pm

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BLACK WATCH

DIRECTOR: JOHN TIFFANY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (MOVEMENT): STEVEN HOGGETT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (MUSIC): DAVEY ANDERSON SET DESIGNER: LAURA HOPKINS SOUND DESIGNER: GARETH FRY LIGHTING DESIGNER: COLIN GRENFELL COSTUME DESIGNER: JESSICA BRETTLE VIDEO DESIGNER: 59 LTD. CAST INCLUDES DAVID COLVIN, ALI CRAIG, EMUN ELLIOTT, BRIAN FERGUSON, RYAN FLETCHER, PETER FORBES, PAUL RATTRAY AND NABIL STUART

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival in summer 2006, unanimous critical acclaim and a stunning audience response, the award-winning Black Watch is on tour.

Hurtling from a pool room in Fife to an armoured wagon in Iraq, Black Watch is based on recent interviews conducted by Gregory Burke with former soldiers who served in Iraq.

Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror and what it means to make the journey home again.

John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music and song to create a visceral, complex and urgent piece of theatre.

Black Watch has won a Herald Angel, a Scotsman Fringe First, a Best Theatre Writing Award from The List and a Stage Award for Best Ensemble.

“Black Watch is an astonishing artistic whirlwind.

The world must see this play. Immediately.” The Herald * * * * * “Brimming with breathtaking theatricality, inventiveness, style, thought provoking intelligence, humour and heart. An unmissable piece of theatre.”

The Metro * * * * *

“Few will come away untouched by this thrilling, raw, challenging and masterful piece of work” The Times * * * * * “Black Watch is a glorious piece of theatre, raw, truthful, uncomfortable, political, funny, moving, graceful and dynamic” Scotland on Sunday “ A magnificent piece of social and political theatre.

A high point not just of the festival but of the theatrical year” The Observer

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SAMPLE BLACK WATCH ONLINE: • Video interview with Davey Anderson and Steven Hoggett • Press reviews • Audience reviews • Vox pops • Production images • For updates on accessible performances please contact Kate Cattell on 01412279238 or kate.cattell@nationaltheatrescotland.com www.nationaltheatrescotland.com TOUR PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATRE, Pitlochry Port-Na-Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR Wed 14 – Sat 24 Mar; 7.30pm; £20 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 01796 484626 ONLINE: www.pitlochry.org.uk HARLAW ACADEMY, Aberdeen 18/20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1RG Mon 2 – Sat 7 Apr; 7.30pm; £20 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 01224 641122 ONLINE: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com OLD FRUITMARKET, Glasgow Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NG Fri 13 - Thu 26 Apr 13, 14, 17, 19 & 21 Apr; 8pm 15 & 22 Apr: 6pm 18, 20, 25 & 26 Apr; 9.30pm 24 Apr; 1.30pm; £20 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 0141 353 8000 ONLINE: www.glasgowcityhalls.com LOREBURN HALL, Dumfries Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LN Wed 2 – Sat 5 May; 7.30pm Wed & Thu £15 (£10), Fri & Sat £18 (£12) BOX OFFICE: 01387 253383 ONLINE: www.dgaa.net HIGHLAND FOOTBALL ACADEMY, Dingwall Jubilee Park Road, Dingwall, IV15 9QZ Fri 11 – Fri 18 May; 7.30pm; £20 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 01463 234234 The National Theatre of Scotland is working with the Barbican to secure a London venue for summer 2007 to be presented as part of the bite 07 Festival. An announcement will be made about the London dates in February 2007.

To keep up to date join the NTS mailing list on www.nationaltheatrescotland.com or visit www.barbican.org.uk /bite PARTNERS: PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATRE ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS ASSOCIATION EDEN COURT THEATRE INVERNESS BARBICANBITE07

BLACK WATCH

BY GREGORY BURKE

BLACK WATCH

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CONCEIVED, DIRECTED AND DESIGNED

BY POL HEYVAERT IN A NEW VERSION BY DUNCAN MCLEAN FROM ORIGINAL TEXTS BY POL HEYVAERT AND DIMITRI VERHULST CAST: KATE DICKIE AND DAVID MCKAY FEATURING THE VOICE OF GARY LEWIS

NEED MORE INFORMATION ON AALST? • Podcasts • Interviews • Features on the original production www.nationaltheatrescotland.com www.victoria.be www.tramway.org

UK PREMIERE A young couple check into a hotel with their two small children. A week passes before the police make a chilling discovery.

In 1999, in the suburban town of Aalst, two parents murdered their children.

The ensuing high profile and dramatic trial led to much soul-searching in the Belgian media.

In 2005 Belgian theatre company, Victoria, dramatised the case, working from source material including statements and interviews, TV footage of the trial and a documentary on the murder investigation.

Produced in theatres and festivals across Europe, Aalst has built a reputation as a powerful and complex piece of modern theatre which raises disturbing questions – questions that have no easy answer.

Aalst is a production based on real events, born in Europe, re-worked, reshaped and re-imagined for a Scottish audience by a brilliant and eclectic creative team. Adapted by highly acclaimed novelist Duncan McLean and directed by original creator Pol Heyvaert from the internationally renowned company Victoria, Aalst sees a welcome return to the stage for the multiaward winning Kate Dickie (Red Road), David McKay (My Name is Joe) and features the voice of Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot).

“The display of the reality behind murder and the criminal mind are beautifully exposed in Aalst” RTE

AALST

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TOUR TRAMWAY, Glasgow Wed 21 – Sat 31 Mar; 8.00pm Previews £6, £12 (£8) BOX OFFICE: 0845 330 3501 ONLINE: www.tramway.org MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE, Stirling Tue 3 & Wed 4 Apr; 8.00pm; £10 (£6) BOX OFFICE: 01786 466 666 ONLINE: www.macrobert.org NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE, Edinburgh Thu 5 Apr; 7.30pm; £8 (£3 - £5) BOX OFFICE: 0131 315 2151 ONLINE: www.northedinburgharts.co.uk EASTGATE THEATRE, Peebles Sat 7 Apr; 7.30pm; £11 (£9) BOX OFFICE: 01721 725777 ONLINE: www.eastgatearts.com BRUNTON THEATRE, Musselburgh Tue 10 Apr; 7.30pm; £10.50 (£8) BOX OFFICE: 0131 665 2240 ONLINE: www.bruntontheatre.co.uk PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE, Paisley Sat 14 Apr; 7.30pm; £8.50 (£5) BOX OFFICE: 0141 887 1010 ONLINE: www.paisleyartscentre.co.uk SOHO THEATRE, London Tue 17 – Sat 28 Apr; 7.30pm Sat matinees 4pm 17 – 21 Apr; £10; 23-28 Apr; £15 (£12.50), matinees £7.50 BOX OFFICE: 0870 429 6883 ONLINE: www.sohotheatre.com WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, Coventry Tue 8 – Thu 10 May; 7.45pm; £10 (£8) BOX OFFICE: 024 7652 4524 ONLINE: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk THE CUSTOMS HOUSE, South Shields Sat 12 May; 8pm; £10 (£8) BOX OFFICE: 0191 454 1234 ONLINE: www.customshouse.co.uk TRAVERSE, Edinburgh Tue 15 – Sat 19 May; 7.30pm; £12 (£4.50, £7) BOX OFFICE: 0131 228 1404 ONLINE: www.traverse.co.uk

Don’t tell me we didn’t want the best for our kids

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES SIGNED PERFORMANCES TRAMWAY, Glasgow Fri 30 Mar, 8pm MACROBERT, Stirling Wed 4 Apr, 8pm SOHO, London Fri 27 Apr, 7.30pm TRAVERSE, Edinburgh Fri 18 May, 7.30pm An audio guide will be available from NTS by calling or texting Kate Cattell on 01412279238 or emailing kate.cattell@nationaltheatrescotland.com

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, VICTORIA AND TRAMWAY PRESENT

AALST

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FUTUROLOGY

WORLD PREMIERE The future will never be the same again.

Futurology: A Global Revue is a black comedy that asks the only question anyone really cares about: Is everything going to be alright?

The future’s coming towards us at a hundred miles an hour. Do you ever feel like a rabbit caught in the headlights? The oil’s running out, the climate is changing, China’s on the rise. But in the future we’ll have cars that run on water, smart fridges that know what food you like, Google implanted in your head so you never need to actually search for anything ever again. Meanwhile we’re left wondering how to act now. Is there something we should be doing? Is it OK to be doing nothing?

Thankfully, the powers that be have called a conference to discuss all this and make the big decisions for us.

Futurology is the story of that conference. Delegates, economists, politicians, protestors and mystics turn up from all over the world. PowerPoint presentations are made. Weighty decisions hang in the balance. Meanwhile the Mayor of the town hosting the conference is determined that everyone is going to sample the best of the local entertainment…

Everybody seems to know what they’re doing except the delegate from the Sandwich Islands. Her home is sinking and she just wants to know what to do for the best. Follow Patrice, as she struggles to negotiate high politics, conference sex and the finer points of name badge etiquette before – eventually – learning how to play the game. But will it be enough to save her homeland?

Futurology explores the big questions with a darkly comic show packed full of song, dance and ventriloquism.

As part of their expanding Strange Behaviour programme Suspect Culture, in association with NTS Learn, are offering a host of engaging interpretive activities alongside the show, ranging from an interactive blog to debate the future, to workshops and articles by the creative team.

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FUTUROLOGY

WANT TO KNOW MORE? visit www.suspectculture.com www.brightonfestival.org and www.nationaltheatrescotland.com To interact with Futurology online visit www.whatisfuturology.com TOUR SECC, Glasgow Tue 10 – Sat 14 Apr; 8.00pm Sat matinee 3.00pm; £15 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 0870 040 4000 ONLINE: www.secctickets.com CORN EXCHANGE, Edinburgh Tue 17 – Sat 21 Apr; 8.00pm Sat matinee 3.00pm; £15 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 0870 040 4000 ONLINE: www.secctickets.com AECC, Aberdeen Wed 25 – Sat 28 Apr; 8.00pm; £15 (£10) BOX OFFICE: 0870 040 4000 ONLINE: www.secctickets.com BRIGHTON FESTIVAL – CORN EXCHANGE, BRIGHTON DOME Sat 5 – Thu 10 May; 8.00pm; tickets tbc TICKET OFFICE: 01273 709 709 ONLINE: www.brightonfestival.org ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES SECC, Glasgow Signed Thu 12 Apr, 8pm Touch Tour Sat 14 Apr, 7pm Audio Described Sat 14 Apr, 8pm CORN EXCHANGE, Edinburgh Signed Thu 19 Apr, 8pm Touch Tour Sat 21 Apr, 7pm Audio Described Sat 21 Apr, 8pm AECC, Aberdeen Signed Fri 27 Apr, 8pm Audio Described Sat 28 Apr, 8pm Touch Tour Sat 28 Apr, 7pm

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH SUSPECT CULTURE AND BRIGHTON FESTIVAL

FUTUROLOGY: A GLOBAL REVUE

The future will never be the same again DIRECTOR: GRAHAM EATOUGH DRAMATURG: DAVID GREIG COMPOSER: NICK POWELL DESIGNERS: PATRICK MACKLIN & IAN SCOTT LIGHTING DESIGNER: IAN SCOTT PLUS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SUSPECT CULTURE’S ASSOCIATE ARTISTS; DAN REBELLATO, RENATO GABRIELLI, MAURICIO PARONI DE CASTRO, ANDRES LIMA, SERGIO ROMANO.

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TUTTI FRUTTI

TUTTI FRUTTI

BY JOHN BYRNE

“A genuine must-see theatrical event”

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Twenty three years on from their slightly dodgy, single foray into the charts, Scottish pop sensations, The Majestics, are mourning the loss of Big Jazza - their charismatic front-man - whose Ford Sierra just collided with a bus shelter via an unwelcome late night kebab. With a Silver Jubilee tour booked, an album to cut and a TV documentary in the offing, can Jazza’s wee brother Danny, just washed up from New York with only four dollars to his name, save the day?

In 1987 John Byrne’s award-winning comedy-drama, Tutti Frutti, burst onto the nation’s TV screens, searing itself into a generation’s consciousness in the process. For the stage John Byrne has created a hugely popular live version of his legendary TV show and it returns following a sell out run in 2006. With a classic Scottish cast including stars from Monarch of the Glen, Balamory, River City and Chewin’ the Fat, Tutti Frutti is hilarious, touching and visually spectacular. Packed with 60’s hits including Dream, Dream, Dream; Love Hurts; and You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, Tutti Frutti will have audiences young and old rockin’ in the aisles.

Tutti Frutti was originally co-produced with His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen.

Metro * * * * DIRECTOR: TONY COWNIE DESIGNER: NEIL MURRAY MUSICAL DIRECTOR: NEIL MCARTHUR LIGHTING DESIGNER: MALCOLM RIPPETH SOUND DESIGNER: MATT MCKENZIE VIDEO DESIGNER: JOHN ALDER

“Tutti Frutti is set to go down as one of the most successful comedies in the history of Scottish theatre.”

Daily Telegraph

“This is a splendid, bittersweet night of entertainment.” The List * * * * “A thoroughly entertaining evening’s entertainment that has the word ‘smash hit’ written all the way through it.” Edinburgh Evening News * * * *

CAST INCLUDES: TAM DEAN BURN, KENNETH BRYANS, BARRIE HUNTER, HELEN MALLON, JOHN MCGLYNN, ALAN MCHUGH, JULIE WILSON NIMMO, JOHN RAMAGE, DAWN STEELE, TOM URIE, CLAIRE WAUGH

“A rousing theatrical success” The Scotsman * * * *

“Wow. Tutti Frutti is the pick of the bunch. What a show. It has lots of laughs, great music and fills the stage from start to finish.” The Stage

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SAMPLE TUTTI FRUTTI ONLINE: • An interview with John Byrne about adapting Tutti Frutti for the stage • Gallery of original John Byrne sketches of the Tutti Frutti characters • Press reviews www.nationaltheatrescotland.com TOUR KING’S THEATRE, Glasgow Thu 12 – Sat 21 Apr; 7.30pm Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm; £8 - £25 BOX OFFICE: 0870 060 6648 ONLINE: www.kings-glasgow.co.uk KING’S THEATRE, Edinburgh Tue 24 – Sat 28 Apr; 7.30pm Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm; £7 - £21 BOX OFFICE: 0131 529 6000 ONLINE: www.eft.co.uk THE GRAND THEATRE, Blackpool Tue 1 – Sat 5 May Tue 8.00pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm; £12.50 – £21 BOX OFFICE: 01253 290190 ONLINE: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES KING’S THEATRE, Glasgow Audio Described Thu 12 Apr Signed Thu 19 Apr KING’S THEATRE, Edinburgh Touch Tour Fri 27 Apr Signed Fri 27 Apr Audio Described Fri 27 Apr THE GRAND THEATRE, Blackpool Signed Fri 4 May Audio Described Sat 5 May

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NTS – THE STORY SO FAR

FEB – JUN 06

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TUTTI FRUTTI “This rollicking stage adaptation looks certain to create a new generation of fans” The Daily Record

NTS – THE STORY SO FAR

THE WOLVES IN THE WALLS “A stylish and endearing 75 minutes… a reminder that family theatre can have genuine bite.” The Guardian Guide

THE STORY SO FAR AUG – NOV 06

BLACK WATCH “A mature and complex piece of political theatre – fierce, passionate and unguarded.”

The Guardian

REALISM “This is an immense and moving piece of theatre, directed by its author to profound effect and featuring stand-out performances. A Festival highlight” The List

JULIE “Harris creates a compelling production – a quiet, conversational and seductive dance of death” The Guardian

SIDE EFFECTS “The Young Company turn in vibrant performances”

GOBBO “An exhilarating showcase for the multiple talents of the ensemble actors, to the infinite delight of their young audience” The Scotsman

SELF CONTAINED “The sight and sound of a new generation of theatre-makers flexing its muscles” The Herald

MANCUB “A truly affecting production” The Daily Telegraph

Metro

MARY STUART “Austere and articulate, an exceptional production” Edinburgh Evening News

PROJECT MACBETH “This is a stylish, efficient telling that contrasts subtle ambiguous performances with some memorably gruesome imagery” The Herald

SNUFF “Davey Anderson’s provocative play, superbly acted” Time Out

OEDIPUS THE KING “Although Oedipus the King would be an ambitious production for any Young Company, The National Theatre of Scotland’s boldness in entrusting this difficult piece to its new wave of young talent pays off” The Big Issue

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NTS WORKSHOP

“Sutherland has a way of diving into the heart of an individual that is enthralling” The Guardian on Venus as a Boy

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NTS WORKSHOP AND BURNT GOODS PRESENT

VENUS AS A BOY ADAPTED BY TAM DEAN BURN FROM THE NOVEL BY LUKE SUTHERLAND DIRECTORS: TAM DEAN BURN & CHRISTINE DEVANEY DESIGNER: PAMELA MCBAIN COMPOSER: LUKE SUTHERLAND LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIZZIE POWELL CAST: TAM DEAN BURN

WORLD PREMIERE In a room in Soho, a dying man is turning gold.

He has a gift. With just one touch or kiss, he can reveal a glimpse of heaven in all its resplendent glory. Some call him Cupid. Or Venus as a Boy. Journeying from his turbulent childhood in Orkney, haunted by the girl he betrayed and the lover he never escaped – and travelling south through the Highlands and Edinburgh, he finds himself in the seedy underbelly of Soho, where pimps and hormones and a transsexual called Wendy finally break him.

“True love was never going to be my reward… My reward is the understanding that, for those I’ve touched, knowledge of me is knowledge of the divine.”

Adapted from Luke Sutherland’s acclaimed novel, and performed by awardwinning actor Tam Dean Burn, Venus as a Boy is an explosive and haunting story about the miraculous power of sex.

Venus as a Boy will follow the journey of the novel; opening at the St Magnus Festival in Orkney, stopping off in Ullapool and later in the year reaching Edinburgh and London.

TOUR GABLE END THEATRE, Hoy Mon 25 Jun; 8.00pm; £5 BOX OFFICE: 01856 871445 ONLINE: www.stmagnusfestival.com ORKNEY ARTS THEATRE, Kirkwall Tue 26 Jun; 6.00pm; £9 (£5) BOX OFFICE: 01856 871445 ONLINE: www.stmagnusfestival.com STROMNESS TOWN HALL Wed 27 Jun; 7.30pm; £9 (£5) BOX OFFICE: 01856 871445 ONLINE: www.stmagnusfestival.com ULLAPOOL VILLAGE HALL Sat 30 Jun; 8.00pm; £7 (£5) BOX OFFICE: 01854 612103

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NTS WORKSHOP

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NTS YOUNG COMPANY

NTS YOUNG COMPANY & YOUTH ASSOCIATES WORKSHOP NTS Workshop is the innovative heart of the National Theatre of Scotland and exists to invigorate and challenge our notion of theatre.

NTS Workshop is the first port of call for any professional theatre-maker who has a brilliant idea they’d like to investigate. Uniquely, it also gives theatremakers who are not conventionally the leaders of a creative process the opportunity to drive their own projects.

Working with both companies and individual artists, NTS Workshop can offer development support to a project at an embryonic stage on its journey towards potential production.

Each year, we will select a small number of these experimental projects for an NTS Workshop Production – a small-scale, fully realized theatrical event.

The next NTS Workshop Production is Venus as a Boy, a stage adaptation of Luke Sutherland’s acclaimed Scottish novel, devised by actor Tam Dean Burn in a co-production with his company Burnt Goods.

In its first year, NTS Workshop has:

• Supported the artistic development of 22 new projects; • Co-produced Falling with Angus-based theatre company Poorboy • • FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO NTS, VISIT www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

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(in association with the Arches); Provided professional development for 6 emergent directors (Arches Award for Stage Directors & Directors Summer School); Hosted an Open Space Conference for theatre practitioners and an artists residency in Aberdeen; Resourced FUSE, a national script search programme for unsolicited new plays; Worked with over 450 theatre-makers.

NTS YOUTH ASSOCIATES NTS YOUNG COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH MARK MURPHY

THE RECOVERY POSITION DIRECTOR: MARK MURPHY DESIGNER: BECKY MINTO LIGHTING DESIGNER: LIZZIE POWELL SOUND DESIGNER: NATHANIEL REED

A site-specific promenading production created especially for The Bridge in Easterhouse, The Recovery Position throws us headlong into a high-speed world of pain, panic, and paramedics – exploring why the ‘operating theatre’ isn’t called theatre by accident.

Mark Murphy was founder and director of Vtol Dance Company; Co-director of A Clockwork Orange and 1984 for The Northern Stage Ensemble in Newcastle, award winning director for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and is the Associate Director of outdoor performance company Walk The Plank.

NTS is committed to involving young people in the development of its work, hence the creation of our Youth Associate posts. Helping shape the company’s programme and vision, Robin James from Forres, Megan McGarrigle from Glasgow and Anthony Okill from Shetland, have spent the last year documenting, reviewing and advising on the shape and vision of the company from a young person’s perspective and now we are looking for three dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate young people aged 16-19 to become our Youth Associates in 2007.

To apply you will need to write a 250 word personal statement explaining what theatre means to you, as well as a 500 word review of a recent theatre performance you have seen. You will also need to supply the name and contact details of a referee, who should not be related to you and who will support your application.

With extensive experience working across art forms, Mark’s collaboration with the Young Company will create an ambitious, thrilling, and unforgettable piece of theatre.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th April 2007 with successful candidates able to take up the post in June 2007. For further information and a job description, please visit our web site or email karen.graham@nationaltheatrescotland.com

PLATFORM AT THE BRIDGE, Easterhouse 27 Feb- 3 Mar; 8.30pm Preview £3, £8 (£6) BOX OFFICE: 0141 276 9696 ONLINE: www.platform-online.co.uk

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Find out about the Young Company in 2006, read reviews of their shows and read their blogs. Meet the Youth Associates online, read their interviews, reviews and diaries at www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

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NTS LEARN

LEARN NTS Learn develops a range of events and activities that are linked to NTS productions.

Events are designed to engage with all ages and abilities, working with many communities in order to open access to new experiences that will enliven and enlighten their engagement with the show.

This season’s events will be built around the productions of Aalst, Black Watch and Futurology. The events range from full day interactive workshops with the creators of the productions to back-stage tours and talks with the company. For specific details of events on tour contact Gillian Gourlay, Learning and Outreach Manager, on 0141 221 0970.

In 2007 NTS Learn will also facilitate the following programme of activity:

• Connecting Communities • Transform • Exchange • The Elgin Macbeth LEARN MORE ONLINE: For interviews, videos and educational resources, visit WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES OLDER VOICES 19 – 25 MAR

NTS Learn join forces with the Scottish Adult Learning Partnership and Tricky Hat Theatre Company to engage an active community of over 50’s in creating new forms of theatre for and by older learners.

Older Voices will work with groups from Fife, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Rothesay to create theatre through exchange with each other. The end result will be shared in a programme of events that will feature as part of the Adult Learners week from 19 – 25 March 2007. Please check NTS website for updates.

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND FEB – JUN 2007

NTS LEARN

TRANSFORM NORTH AYRSHIRE

TRANSFORM SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

FOOTPRINT!

TITLE TBC

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TRANSFORM? For updates on 2007 performances and to watch video clips of Transform 2006, visit www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

A team of artists are working with Arran High, Lamlash and Brodick primary schools and the community of Arran, to create a large-scale, multimedia theatre event. By celebrating Arran’s local history, Footprint! aims to transform the future. Crossing the generation gap and connecting the mainland and island communities, Footprint! promises to be a memorable moment in Arran’s rich cultural history.

For Transform 2006 Visible Fictions produced the spectacular theatrical event, Flight. By living and working in Dalmellington, Visible Fictions and Flight helped transform this former mining community in Doon Valley.

Now in 2007 working with schools and community groups in South Lanarkshire, Visible Fictions will use their unique brand of theatremaking to produce a large-scale event that will form part of a busy cultural programme throughout South Lanarkshire.

THERE’S NO ‘V’ IN GAELIC CHAN EIL ‘V’ ANN AN GÀIDHLIG A CO-PRODUCTION FROM AN LÒCHRAN AND TAG THEATRE COMPANY / CO-PHÀIRTEACHAS EADAR AN LÒCHRAN AGUS COMPANAIDH CHLUICHE TAG 25 – 27 JAN AT THE CITIZENS STUDIO THEATRE

Join An Lòchran and TAG Theatre Company as they present an inspiring evening of Gaelic theatre. Weaving professional and community performances, this will be a unique event celebrating female voices and the richness of Gaelic arts. Gaelic performers will include: Cathy Ann MacPhee, Kathleen MacInnes and Margaret Bennett.

Thigibh còmhla ris An Lòchran agus Companaidh Chluiche TAG airson oidhche thogarrach de dhealbhchluichean Gàidhlig. ‘S e tachartas air leth a bhios an seo a bhios a’ fighe ri chèile taisbeanaidhean proifeasanta is coimhearsnachd a’ comharrachadh guthan bhan agus beairteas nan ealan Ghàidhlig. An lùib an luchd-ealain Gàidhlig bidh: Cathaidh Anna Nic a-Phì, Caitlin NicAonghais and Mairead Bennet.

For information about the project/ Airson fiosrachadh mun phroiseact: www.tag-theatre.co.uk CITIZENS THEATRE/TAIGH-CLUICHE AN CITIZENS Thu 25 Jan/Diardaoin 25 Faoilleach, 7.30pm Fri 26 Jan/Dihaoine 26 Faoilleach, 7.00pm Sat 27 Jan/Disathairne 27 Faoilleach, 7.30pm £12 (£5) Recommended for those over 15 years./Air a mholadh dhaibhsan a tha barrachd air aois 15 BOX OFFICE/OIFIS THIOGAIDEAN: 0141 429 0022 ONLINE/CEANNACH AIR LOIDHNE: www.citz.co.uk

Transform is a collaborative project with Scottish Power Learning that allows Schools of Ambition to transform their approaches to learning. By bringing these schools together with theatre professionals, communities and groups of local primary schools, the partnerships produce high impact theatre events that use the local environment as a backdrop to tell compelling stories.

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH BORDERLINE THEATRE COMPANY

SAT 28 APR

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH VISIBLE FICTIONS THEATRE COMPANY

WEEK COMMENCING 25 JUN

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NTS LEARN

Following the great success of last year’s inaugural Exchange project, NTS Learn, in partnership with macrobert, have brought together young companies to explore, through a theme of metamorphosis, what it means to be young, Scottish and international. Participants include:

Arts Factory Group, Rothes Halls Youth Theatre, Cumbernauld Youth Theatre, Dundee Rep Youth Theatre, Commotion Youth Theatre, East Ayrshire Youth Theatre (overseen by Visible Fictions), Macrobert Young Company and Balwearie High School Drama Group.

From January all of the above will be working with NTS creative partners and their own youth theatre directors to devise and create new pieces of theatre. Each Exchange group will have a home performance at a local venue between May-June 2007 before taking their performances to the Exchange Youth Theatre Festival at macrobert in Stirling.

THE ELGIN MACBETH

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THE ELGIN MACBETH

MAY – JUL

Exchange is a National Theatre of Scotland and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland initiative. Youth theatres, their leaders and theatre practitioners form creative partnerships in order to exchange experience and knowledge of creating theatre with, by and for young people that is innovative and international in its outlook.

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND FEB – JUN 2007

MACROBERT, Stirling Tue 2 – Sat 7 Jul; £6 (£3) BOX OFFICE: 01786 466 666 ONLINE: www.macrobert.org

Scotland’s King, hero or villain? In 2006, NTS Learn produced and toured Project Macbeth. Now, in 2007, The Elgin Macbeth continues that journey.

Witness the real Macbeth at war with Shakespeare’s myth in a battle to redefine his 21st century identity. An interactive multimedia installation will be housed in Elgin Cathedral as Moray District’s contribution to the Highland Year of Culture. Installations will take place in Elgin Cathedral during the day for visitors to enjoy, followed by a brand new version of Macbeth at 9.15pm.

ELGIN CATHEDRAL, Elgin Wed 20-Sat 23 Jun; events start 8.30pm £12/£8 and £5 for under 12s and schools.

For box office details and updates visit: www.nationaltheatrescotland.com

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NTS ADDITIONAL INFO

ADDITIONAL INFO CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT This is an exciting time for individuals and companies to be part of the success story of Scotland’s first national theatre company. NTS is building a growing network, profile and audience within Scotland and beyond and welcomes investors in its artistic programme. Either as an individual giver or as a corporate sponsor, you can help to shape and extend our achievements and be a vital and much-valued part of the experience of unforgettable theatre.

For its corporate partners NTS will provide a wide range of bespoke national promotional opportunities and exclusive events packages to enable businesses to reach a wide demographic. Individual donors can also play their part with one-off or regular donations to help NTS make theatre of the highest quality and accessible to as many people as possible.

For information on how to support Scotland’s new national theatre, please contact us on 0141 221 0970 or email: info@nationaltheatrescotland.com PHOTO CREDITS COVER: Ryan Fletcher and Emun Elliott, photographed by Manuel Harlan INTRO: Vicky Featherstone photographed by Pete Dibdin DISSOCIA: Christine Entwisle and Amanda Hadingue photographed by Douglas Robertson BLACK WATCH: Paul Higgins photographed by Manuel Harlan (from the original production) AALST: Kate Dickie and David McKay photographed by Kim Beveridge TUTTI FRUTTI: Dawn Steele photographed by Alan McCredie FUTUROLOGY: photograph by Pete Dibdin THE STORY SO FAR: Black Watch photographed by Manuel Harlan;

ACCESS TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND NTS is committed to extending access to its performances and participation in its work to everyone in Scotland, regardless of ability or circumstance.

Wherever possible, we aim to offer BSL interpreted performances, audio described performances and touch tours on all our tours.

We will ensure that information about NTS and its work is as freely available and accessible as possible and we will always seek to make available language translations, braille and audio versions of all our publications. We will also provide information on the accessibility of the venues where we perform. We are always seeking new ways to enhance the enjoyment of our work. If you can contribute ideas or for further information about the different ways you can access NTS please call or text Kate Cattell on 01412279238 or email kate.cattell@nationaltheatrescotland.com.

Realism photographed by Douglas Robertson; Julie, Mancub and Gobbo photographed

by Pete Dibdin; Tutti Frutti photographed

by Alan McCredie; The Wolves in the Walls photographed by Keith Pattison; Mary Stuart photographed by Manuel Harlan; Snuff photographed by Marilyn Kingwill; Project Macbeth photographed by Richard Campbell; Self Contained and Oedipus the King photographed by Pamela Hay VENUS AS A BOY: Tam Dean Burn photographed by Eammon McGoldrick NTS WORKSHOP: Brian Ferguson in Falling (an NTS Workshop & Poorboy production in association with the Arches)photographed by Sandy Thomson

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND FEB – JUN 2007

NTS ON THE ROAD

NTS ON THE ROAD

FEB – JUN 2007:

2006: Aberdeen Alford Ardrossan Ayr Ballachulish Bathgate Belfast Buckie Carlops Cromarty Cumbernauld Dalmellington Drumnadrochit Dublin Dumfries

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Dunbar Dundee Dunfermline Easterhouse Edinburgh Edinburgh Airport Findhorn Glasgow Huntly Inverness Irvine Kilbirnie Kilmarnock Kirkcaldy Kirkcowan Leeds Lerwick

Liverpool Livingston London Lossiemouth Malvern Methil Middlebie Musselburgh Newcastle Newtonhill Oxford Perth Peterhead Sanquhar Stirling Skye St Andrews Stornoway Thurso Ullapool Wick

Aberdeen Arran Blackpool Brighton Coventry Dingwall Dumfries Dundee Edinburgh Elgin Fife Glasgow Hoy Kirkwall London Musselburgh Newcastle Oxford Paisley Peebles Pitlochry Plymouth Rothesay Stirling Stromness South Shields Ullapool Warwick York

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DIARY

FEBRUARY WED 27 THE RECOVERY POSITION

The Bridge

Easterhouse 8.30pm

WED 28 DISSOCIA (Preview) THE RECOVERY POSITION

Tron The Bridge

Glasgow 7.30pm Easterhouse 8.30pm

THU 1

DISSOCIA (Preview) THE RECOVERY POSITION

Tron The Bridge

Glasgow 7.30pm Easterhouse 8.30pm

FRI 2

DISSOCIA THE RECOVERY POSITION

Tron The Bridge

Glasgow 7.30pm Easterhouse 8.30pm

SAT 3

DISSOCIA THE RECOVERY POSITION

Tron The Bridge

Glasgow 7.30pm Easterhouse 8.30pm

WED 4

DISSOCIA AALST (Signed) BLACK WATCH

Royal Court London macrobert Stirling Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

7.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

THU 5

DISSOCIA AALST BLACK WATCH

Royal Court London N. Edinburgh Arts Edinburgh Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

FRI 6

BLACK WATCH

Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

7.30pm

SAT 7

DISSOCIA AALST BLACK WATCH

Royal Court London Eastgate Theatre Peebles Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

3.30 & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

MARCH

SUN 4 DISSOCIA

Tron

Glasgow

7.30pm

WED 7

DISSOCIA

Tron

Glasgow

7.30pm

THU 8

DISSOCIA

Tron

Glasgow

7.30pm

FRI 9

DISSOCIA (Signed & Audio Described) (Touch Tour)

Tron

Glasgow

7.30pm

DISSOCIA

Tron

SAT 10

7.30pm

Royal Court SECC

London Glasgow

7.30pm 8.00pm

THU 12

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI (Preview & Audio Described) FUTUROLOGY (Signed)

Royal Court King’s Theatre

London Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm

SECC

Glasgow

8.00pm

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

Royal Court King’s Theatre SECC Old Fruitmarket

London Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.00pm

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY (Audio Described) (Touch Tour) BLACK WATCH

Royal Court Paisley Arts Centre King’s Theatre SECC

London Paisley Glasgow Glasgow

Old Fruitmarket

Glasgow

3.30 & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 3.00 & 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm

BLACK WATCH

Old Fruitmarket

Glasgow

6.00pm

MON 16 DISSOCIA (Signed) TUTTI FRUTTI

Royal Court King’s Theatre

London Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm

TUE 17

Royal Court Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Corn Exchange Old Fruitmarket

London London Glasgow Edinburgh Glasgow

Royal Court Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Corn Exchange Old Fruitmarket

London London Glasgow Edinburgh Glasgow

FRI 13

SUN 11 MON 12 TUE 13

SAT 14

WED 14 BLACK WATCH (Preview)

Festival Theatre

Pitlochry

7.30pm

THU 15

BLACK WATCH

Festival Theatre

Pitlochry

7.30pm

FRI 16

BLACK WATCH

Festival Theatre

Pitlochry

7.30pm

SAT 17

BLACK WATCH

Festival Theatre

Pitlochry

7.30pm

SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20

Dundee Rep Festival Theatre

Dundee Pitlochry

7.45pm 7.30pm

WED 21 DISSOCIA AALST (Preview) BLACK WATCH

Dundee Rep Tramway Festival Theatre

Dundee Glasgow Pitlochry

7.45pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

THU 22

DISSOCIA AALST (Preview) BLACK WATCH

Dundee Rep Tramway Festival Theatre

Dundee Glasgow Pitlochry

7.45pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

DISSOCIA (Signed & Audio Described) (Touch Tour) AALST BLACK WATCH

Dundee Rep

Dundee

7.45pm

Tramway Festival Theatre

Glasgow Pitlochry

7.00pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

DISSOCIA AALST BLACK WATCH

Dundee Rep Tramway Festival Theatre

Dundee Glasgow Pitlochry

7.45pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

AALST

Tramway

Glasgow

8.00pm

WED 28 DISSOCIA (Preview) AALST

Royal Court Tramway

London Glasgow

7.30pm 8.00pm

THU 29

DISSOCIA AALST

Royal Court Tramway

London Glasgow

7.30pm 8.00pm

FRI 30

DISSOCIA AALST (Signed)

Royal Court Tramway

London Glasgow

7.30pm 8.00pm

SAT 31

DISSOCIA AALST

Royal Court Tramway

London Glasgow

7.30pm 8.00pm

FRI 23

SAT 24

DISSOCIA BLACK WATCH

SUN 15

THU 19

FRI 20

MON 26

APRIL SUN 1 MON 2

DISSOCIA BLACK WATCH

Royal Court London Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

7.30pm 7.30pm

TUE 3

DISSOCIA AALST BLACK WATCH

Royal Court London macrobert Stirling Harlaw Academy Aberdeen

7.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

DISSOCIA AALST (Preview) TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

WED 18 DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

SUN 25 TUE 27

Royal Court London 7.30pm Brunton Theatre Musselburgh 7.30pm SECC Glasgow 8.00pm

WED 11 DISSOCIA FUTUROLOGY

6.45pm Glasgow

DISSOCIA AALST FUTUROLOGY

Plymouth London Edinburgh Aberdeen Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.30pm

FRI 18

AALST (Signed) BLACK WATCH

Traverse Edinburgh H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

7.30pm 7.30pm

SAT 19

AALST

Traverse

Edinburgh

7.30pm

THU 26

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

Theatre Royal Soho Theatre King’s Theatre AECC Old Fruitmarket

Plymouth London Edinburgh Aberdeen Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.30pm

MON 21 7.30pm

DISSOCIA AALST (Signed) TUTTI FRUTTI (Signed) (Touch Tour) FUTUROLOGY (Signed)

Theatre Royal Soho Theatre King’s Theatre

Plymouth London Edinburgh

AECC

Aberdeen

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 8.00pm

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY (Audio Described) (Touch Tour) TRANSFORM

Theatre Royal Soho Theatre King’s Theatre AECC

Plymouth London Edinburgh Aberdeen

FRI 27

SAT 21

SUN 22

Oxford Playhouse Oxford The Grand Theatre Blackpool Loreburn Hall Dumfries

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.00pm

SAT 5

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI (Audio Described) FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

Oxford Playhouse Oxford The Grand Theatre Blackpool Brighton Dome Loreburn Hall

Brighton Dumfries

7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 2.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.30pm

SUN 6

FUTUROLOGY

Brighton Dome

Brighton

8.00pm

MON 7

FUTUROLOGY

Brighton Dome

Brighton

8.00pm

TUE 8

DISSOCIA AALST

Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Studio Brighton Dome Brighton

7.30pm 7.45pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 9.30pm

DISSOCIA (Audio Described) (Touch Tour) AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY (Audio Described) (Touch Tour ) BLACK WATCH

Royal Court

London

Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Corn Exchange

London Glasgow Edinburgh

3.30 & 7.30pm 3.30pm 2.00pm 4.00 & 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 3.00 & 8.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm

Glasgow

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI BLACK WATCH

Oxford Playhouse Oxford The Grand Theatre Blackpool Loreburn Hall Dumfries

London London Glasgow Edinburgh Glasgow

Old Fruitmarket

7.30pm 8.00pm

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI(Signed) BLACK WATCH

Royal Court Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Corn Exchange Old Fruitmarket

Glasgow

Oxford Playhouse Oxford The Grand Theatre Blackpool

FRI 4

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

Old Fruitmarket

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI

2.30 & 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.00pm

6.00pm

MON 23 AALST

Soho Theatre

London

7.30pm

TUE 24

Theatre Royal Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Old Fruitmarket

Plymouth London Edinburgh Glasgow

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm

THU 3

FUTUROLOGY WED 9

DISSOCIA AALST FUTUROLOGY

THU 10

DISSOCIA

Theatre Royal

York

WED 23 DISSOCIA

Theatre Royal

York

7.30pm

THU 24

DISSOCIA

Theatre Royal

York

7.30pm

FRI 25

DISSOCIA

Theatre Royal

York

7.30pm

SAT 26

DISSOCIA (Audio Described)

Theatre Royal

York

7.30pm

JUNE WED 6

DISSOCIA

Traverse

Edinburgh

7.30pm

THU 7

DISSOCIA

Traverse

Edinburgh

7.30pm

FRI 8

DISSOCIA (Signed & Audio Described) (Touch Tour)

Traverse

Edinburgh

7.30pm

SAT 9

DISSOCIA

Traverse

Edinburgh

2.30pm & 7.30pm

6.45pm

MON 11

MAY

WED 2

TUE 22

SUN 10

MON 30 TUE 1

SUN 20

Arran

Oxford Playhouse Oxford The Grand Theatre Blackpool Loreburn Hall Dumfries

London London Glasgow Edinburgh Glasgow

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI BLACK WATCH

7.30pm 4.00 & 7.30pm 2.30 & 7.30pm 8.00pm 7.00pm

DISSOCIA TUTTI FRUTTI BLACK WATCH

Royal Court Soho Theatre King’s Theatre Corn Exchange Old Fruitmarket

BLACK WATCH

SAT 28

SUN 29

DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI (Signed) FUTUROLOGY (Signed) BLACK WATCH

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Theatre Royal Soho Theatre King’s Theatre AECC Old Fruitmarket

MON 9 TUE 10

DIARY

WED 25 DISSOCIA AALST TUTTI FRUTTI FUTUROLOGY BLACK WATCH

SUN 8

MON 5 TUE 6

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND FEB – JUN 2007

DISSOCIA AALST

Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Studio Brighton Dome Brighton

DISSOCIA

Northern Stage

Newcastle

7.30pm

WED 13 DISSOCIA

Northern Stage

Newcastle

7.30pm

THU 14

DISSOCIA

Northern Stage

Newcastle

7.30pm

FRI 15

DISSOCIA

Northern Stage

Newcastle

7.30pm

SAT 16

DISSOCIA

Northern Stage

Newcastle

7.30pm

WED 20 THE ELGIN MACBETH

Elgin Cathedral

Elgin

8.30pm

THU 21

THE ELGIN MACBETH

Elgin Cathedral

Elgin

8.30pm

FRI 22

THE ELGIN MACBETH

Elgin Cathedral

Elgin

8.30pm

SAT 23

THE ELGIN MACBETH

Elgin Cathedral

Elgin

8.30pm

SUN 17 MON 18 TUE 19

SUN 24 MON 25 VENUS AS A BOY

Gable End Theatre Hoy

8.00pm

TUE 26

VENUS AS A BOY

Orkney Arts Thtre Kirkwall

6.00pm

Wed 27

VENUS AS A BOY

Town Hall

Stromness

7.30pm

VENUS AS A BOY

Village Hall

Ullapool

8.00pm

THU 28 8.00pm 7.30pm 7.45pm

FRI 29 SAT 30

8.00pm

FUTUROLOGY

Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry Studio Brighton Dome Brighton

FRI 11

DISSOCIA BLACK WATCH

Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

SAT 12

DISSOCIA AALST BLACK WATCH

Warwick Arts Ctr Coventry 7.30pm Customs House Sth Shields 8.00pm H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.45pm 8.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

SUN 13 MON 14 BLACK WATCH

H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

7.30pm

TUE 15

AALST BLACK WATCH

Traverse Edinburgh H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

7.30pm 7.30pm

WED 16 AALST BLACK WATCH

Traverse Edinburgh H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

7.30pm 7.30pm

THU 17

Traverse Edinburgh H’land Ftbll Acdmy Dingwall

7.30pm 7.30pm

AALST BLACK WATCH

TUE 12

COMING SOON In September 2007, the National Theatre of Scotland will be working in collaboration with NVA, one of the UK’s foremost environmental arts organisations which has built a strong reputation for cutting edge landscape work, often set in geographically remote locations.

As a key part of Argyll’s participation in Highland 2007, this project is a remarkable day and night-time performance that will spread over 150 sq. miles and celebrate the stunningly rich prehistory of mid Argyll.

Throughout September, audiences are invited to freely explore a range of iconic locations and attend a major night time outdoor production on a monumental forest set, constructed out of thousands of cut logs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.NVA.ORG.UK

National Theatre of Scotland Atlantic Chambers, 45 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE T. +44 (0) 141 221 0970 F. +44 (0) 141 248 7241 E. info@nationaltheatrescotland.com

CHARITY NO. SCO 033377 COMPANY NUMBER 234270

TO JOIN THE MAILING LIST VISIT: WWW.NATIONALTHEATRESCOTLAND.COM THEATRE WITHOUT WALLS