Spring 2012 What's On

WHAT’S ON Box Office: 0141 276 9696 (OPT 1) PLATFORM-ONLINE.CO.UK

CONTENTS

HELLO

WHAT’S ON

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EXHIBITIONS 20 TAKING PART: VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

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TAKING PART: PLATFORM PERFORMANCE 24

Your resolutions for 2012 start right here!

If you’re anything like me, or the team here, we’ve been thinking that we must:

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get out more… and let’s make it happen at our Celtic Connections gigs featuring the mighty Cornershop and Stereolab’s Laeticia Sadier

LEARN 28 ARTREACH 30 GETTING TO PLATFORM

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LOCAL LINKS

LEARN

Our Local Links membership scheme is a popular initiative for local people offering some amazing discounts including:

Our Learn programme offers opportunities to get involved and help take your theatre experience one step further.

Look out for the Learn logo in the brochure and check out pages 30 and 31 for more information.

DISCOUNTS FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS

• Up to 75% off of selected performances • Special offers on merchandise • Invites to preview events and exclusive events

AIM, ACHIEVE, INSPIRE

try something new… our Drama Artist, Xana Marwick has created a unique new programme called Be Part of Something where you can take to the stage, share your stories or dip into a class or a workshop.

It all links to the theatre shows Xana has selected for you this season. get into shape… to take your mind off cake and chocolate, why not check out some great

theatre including: PUSH, a stunning new dance performance exploring the ordinary stories of ordinary people made with members of the community; Hand Me Down, a original show created with 10 women from the same family; and Hex / Chow Mein which will provide lots of laughs around the weekly take away. All a sure way to give your mind a healthy workout.

So come and join us and maybe we can all make those resolutions work! We look forward to seeing you,

Arts Manager

PLATFORM IS SUPPORTED BY

Look out for the Local Links offers in the brochure. Membership is free but only available to those living in the flowing postcodes: G1 1, G1 5, G4 0, G31 1 – 5, G32 0, G32 6 – 9, G33 1 – 6, G34 0, G34 9, G40 1 – 4, G69 6 – 8, G71 7 Platform is programmed and managed by Glasgow East Arts Company, GEAC. Platform is part of The Bridge, which also includes Easterhouse Library and Real Learning Centre, Easterhouse Swimming Pool and John Wheatley College. Glasgow East Arts Company Reg No. 245379, SCO34201

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Please note all dates, times and event details are correct at time of print, however may be subject to change.

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MUSIC

Platform presents

CELTIC CONNECTIONS

Platform presents

What better way to kick start the year with Celtic Connections; bringing an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary music over a two week period in January and February.

We have two evenings of entertainment lined up which are guaranteed to be the perfect tonic to dark long winter nights.

Celtic Connections gigs are recommended for the whole family.

LAETITIA SADIER, JO MANGO, DAN HAYWOOD’S NEW HAWKS

JAN SAT 21 7pm (Doors) £12.50 / £10 (Local Links )

Jo Mango has collaborated with musicians such as David Byrne, Devandra Banhart, Vashti Bunyan and Teenage Fanclub.

Her album The Moth and the Moon was a haunting and delicate offering with Jo’s softly delivered vocals immersed within a tapestry of unique instrumentation.

For both evenings a bus will leave Mono, Kings Court at 6.30pm.

Call 0141 553 2400 to book you place on the bus. £4 return.

MUSIC Platform presents

CORNERSHOP JAN FRI 20 7pm (Doors) £12.50 / £10 (Local Links)

© Rodger Sargeant

Tonight Jo will premiere a brand new work created especially for Celtic Connections.

‘There Was and There was Not…’ a collection of songs inspired by Angela Carter’s wild and dark ‘Book of Fairy Tales’. The perfect antidote to the panto season.

Cornershop have been making perfect records for 20 years. It was with 1997’s ‘When I Was Born for The 7th Time’ album that they moved from the sidelines to centre stage. Their number one single ‘Brimful of Asha’ catapulted the band into the mainstream of British music and onto stages of festivals around the world. American tours with the likes of Beck and Oasis followed and as a creative powerhouse they have been pushing musical boundaries ever since.

Always looking forward, Cornershop are true musical pioneers, melding influences from across genres and continents. 2011’s ‘Cornershop & The Double ‘O’ Groove Of’, featuring Bubbley Kaur saw them kick a contemporary western musical tradition head first into Punjabi Folk.

Don’t miss seeing Cornershop live!

Duration: Approx 4hr Recommended for the whole family

With her band Stereolab, Laetitia Sadier made the most sophisticated pop records of the 1990’s/ 2000’s. When Stereolab announced an indefinite hiatus in 2009 Laetitia set to work on what would be her first official solo album The Trip. The album is a singular and personal look at life’s journey and is a touching and truly mesmerizing record.

BOOKING Tickets for these gigs can also be bought from the Celtic Connections website; celticconnections.com, See Tickets; seetickets.com, Ticket Scotland; tickets-scotland.com, in store at Monorail Music and at the Glasgow Concert Hall Box Office.

Dan Haywood’s New Hawks are a fresh literate voice on the British musical landscape. Their epic scope marries transatlantic cosmic roots music with a poetic and soulful British folk. A rambling, rolling band whose crazed stage presence, with various players swapping instruments and psychic powers amongst themselves, has already assured them cult status.

Duration: Approx 4hrs

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FILM

Muvizu present

GLASGOW YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

DANCE

FREE to glasgow local authority schools

FEB FRI 17 & SAT 18 7.30pm

Curious Seed in association with Platform present

PUSH

FEB SAT 5 – WED 15

£8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links)

£3 per pupil for all other schools (accompanying adults go free) From toddlers to teens, Glasgow Youth Film Festival is for cinema fans of all ages. With an exciting line-up of special events for schools, GYFF offers young Glaswegians affordable (and often free) access to the latest cinema releases plus exciting opportunities to learn from industry professionals and experts.

Glasgow Youth Film Festival returns to Platform and this year we are going Off Site! Fantastic film screenings including The Magicians, David, Circo and Tomboy will take place in both Platform and within the wonderfully restored Whitehill Secondary School Theatre. There will also be a very special event for little ones from Starcatchers!

Following the success of Curious Seed’s award-winning production ‘Found’ in 2009, P U S H is the company’s exciting new full length dance theatre performance.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING At the time of going to print the full schedule of events was still being decided by the GYFF Young Team but will soon be available on the Glasgow Film website; glasgowfilm.org or on platform-online.co.uk. Also keep an eye out for the dedicated Youth Film Festival brochure which will be available from Platform in the new year.

Created in partnership with Platform and working with members of the local community, P U S H explores the extraordinary stories of ordinary people and reminds us to question what’s important. What pushes us to move, to say something, to push back?

Choreographer Christine Devaney has mixed poetic text, live music and video images to create a visually stunning piece of dance theatre which also involves an ensemble of ‘extra/ordinary’ people. This promises to be Curious Seed’s most challenging and beautiful performance to date.

Funded by Creative Scotland, produced

by Catalyst Dance Management and co-produced in association with Platform.

Duration: Approx 70mins recommended for the whole family

BE A PART OF SOMETHING We have really enjoyed working with Curious Seed to create an ‘extra/ ordinary’ ensemble; a cast of all ages from our local community in Glasgow East who have come together to share stories, learn new skills and take to the stage in this new experience.

Come along and support some familiar faces or find out how you can join in next time!

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THEATRE

Glas(s) Performance present

HAND ME DOWN MAR FRI 2 7pm MAR SAT 3 2pm

£8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links) A photographic memory. Thick brown hair that goes frizzy in the rain. A cameo brooch that belonged to my grandmother.

An obsession with list making and thank you letters. Small ears. Asthma. The ability to achieve ten things before breakfast.

The knowledge that it’s always important to wear clean underwear as you never really know when you might have an accident… These are some of the things I got from my mother.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING Glas(s) Performance were interested in making work about families; particularly about the things which are ‘passed down’ between generations, whether it be physical attributes, personality traits or belongings.

Through working across communitites, they met Margaret Hendry from Port Glasgow who sent them a poem about the women in her family.

Hand Me down is an original show made with ten women from the same family which aims to explore female relationships in families.

She told them about how every Thursday all of the women in her family get together at her sister’s house and share stories about their week. She invited Glas(s) along to one of these meetings and from the moment they met Margaret, Moira, Helen, Lucinda, Molly, Emma, Francis, Kirsty, Christine and Helen they were hooked…

Duration: Approx 1hr Recommended for the whole family

Come along and hear their story.

We know you will be hooked too!

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THEATRE

Strange Town present

HEX / CHOW MEIN MAR TUE 6 7pm

£8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links)

EARLY YEARS

Two performances by Edinburgh based company ‘Strange Town’ are guaranteed to get you laughing and thinking twice about your weekly take away treat!

Starcatchers Present

THE ATTIC

MAR THU 8 11am & 2pm £2.50 per person

HEX

Gwen and Toby have a problem.

Gwen and Toby have tried everything.

Everything but orthodox superdimensional retrotranscendental quasi-quantum thaumaturgy, that is.

Hex. A play about Magik. With a K.

CHOW MEIN

Terry and Susan are comfortable.

Every weekend for the past three years they have been enjoying their usual favourites from the local take-away. But this week Mr Wang’s Yum-Yum Hut has a surprise in store for them…

Duration: Approx 1hr Recommended for those aged 12yrs+

BE A PART OF SOMETHING Strange Town is a theatre company based in Edinburgh which aims to enable young people to fulfill their creative potential. In 2011, the young company took shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and received critical acclaim for both their writing and performance skills.

If you are interested in performance opportunities for young people, check out Platform Performance on pages 24 and 25.

Come up the stairs, blow away the cobwebs and peep into the boxes.

Who knows what might happen when the sleepy attic comes to life.

Grandma and Lucy are up in the attic where all the memories are stored.

Hidden in dusty containers at the top of the house, they have been waiting a long time to come out and play.

Duration: Approx 40mins Recommended for 3 – 5yrs and parents/carers

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THEATRE

Platform Performance in association with the National Theatre present

THE GRANDFATHERS MAR THU 15 & MAR FRI 16 7pm MAR SAT 17 2pm £8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links) After the success of Shooting Truth, Platform Performance brings you The Grandfathers; written by Rory Mullarkey and directed by Leyla Coll-O’Reilly National Service in our country ended fifty years ago. What would happen if it was brought back?

The Grandfathers follows the story of a group of young people who have found themselves in the middle of a war. They have 547 days of service to complete; whether they like it or not. We watch them desperately try to find their place and to be accepted, forming a community and becoming a family.

Across the world, young people are legally bound to serve in their nation’s armed forces. This provocative ‘in yer face’ play looks at the plight of teenage soldiers caught in the military machine.

Duration: Approx 1hr Suitable for those aged 14yrs+

BE A PART OF SOMETHING ‘The Grandfathers’ is written for young people as part of New Connections festival from The National Theatre.

The Cast of Grandfathers are from our Lab Station drama group. This is Platform’s second year collaborating with New Connections.

More information about Platform Performance projects can be found on pages 24 and 25.

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THEATRE

Lung Ha’s Theatre Company and the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland Futures present

ANTIGONE

DANCE

£8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links)

KITH/KIN

Company Chameleon present

MAR WED 21 1.30pm & 7.30pm

By Sophocles in a new version by Adrian Osmond, with original composition

by Ken Dempster.

In a war-torn land, a young woman takes a stand against her city. Antigone’s parents are gone. Her two brothers have destroyed each other in battle.

One of them had been branded a traitor – so now anyone caught burying his body will be punished with death.

But Antigone cannot desert that duty to her family. As defiance and division mount, surely more bodies will fall to the ground…

Lung Ha’s Theatre Company are renowned inclusive theatre specialists and CATS award winners. Here they combine forces with members of National Youth Orchestras Scotland Futures to forge a blazing new interpretation of one of the

most celebrated and timeless dramatic works ever created.

APR TUE 17 1.30pm

Lung Ha’s Theatre Company gratefully acknowledges support from Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Kith/Kin is a double bill performance from Company Chameleon founders Anthony Missen and Kevin Turner. Join us in an exploration of masculinity and male identity with Before Night Fell and Rites.

Duration: Approx 1hr Recommended for those aged 12yrs+

GET INVOLVED Lung Ha’s will be hosting a post show discussion after the matinee performance. This is your chance to meet the cast and crew and get answers to those questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

£3.50

Before Night Fell Created with choreographer Beth Cassani, this piece looks at notions of friendship, camaraderie and bravery and sees the company develop concepts of physical risk, game structures, intimacy, vulnerability, power and manipulation.

Rites Using the personal and shared histories of Company Chamelron founders Missen and Turner, this performance charts the passage from childhood,

through adolescence into adulthood.

This powerful and poignant piece looks at what shapes us as friends, brothers, fathers and sons through combining bold athleticism with moments of touching sensitivity.

‘A class act’ The Herald ‘A strong double bill… explosive economy and breathtaking power and conviction’ The Times Duration: Approx 90mins Recommended for those aged 12yrs+ Please note this show contains some mild language and addresses themes of racial equality.

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FESTIVAL

Platform present

OUTSKIRTS

APR SAT 29 11am – 4pm Outskirts is a celebration of the arts from the periphery with performances that blur the boundaries, glimpsing at things from the outside looking in. Music, film, theatre, poetry, literature and maybe a spot of dinner will all feature in this first for Platform. The event will utilise the entire building allowing us to work with a dynamic range of artists in a variety of different surroundings.

As we go to press the programme is lining up so please watch the skies or failing that then the website (platform-online.co.uk), facebook (Platform) and twitter (Platform Glasgow) for the exciting details.

THEATRE

Sense Scotland presents

HOME

MAY THU 3 1.30pm & 7.30pm MAY FRI 4 1.30pm £8.50 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links) Following last year’s acclaimed production of PARK, the performance group from Sense Scotland are set to embark on the creation and performance of another ground-breaking piece of theatre.

The play will focus on the subject of home. This may mean many things to many people, a place of sanctuary and safety, a scary new venture, a place of staff and routines, a lonely place, a place of warmth and family… This home has a

twist though. A place full of memories, of repetition, of stories and of chances both missed and taken… Join Sense Scotland to experience HOME. This production is supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Duration: Approx 45mins Recommended for those aged 6yrs+

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THEATRE

Platform present

WE ARE ALL JUST HUMAN BEINGS AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF OUR LIVES MAY THU 17 7pm MAY FRI 18 7pm MAY SAT 19 2pm

BE A PART OF SOMETHING

£8 / £4.50 / £3.50 (Local Links) In 2011 Platform created a piece for the National Theatre of Scotland’s Five Minute Theatre project that was broadcast to the world via the web. It was such a success that we are planning to develop and present a new, unique work to be staged in 2012 called ‘We Are All Just Human Beings At Different Stages in Our Lives’ and we are looking for people to join us to create a community cast.

Open to everyone of any age, we are looking for people to participate in a pioneering, professionally led inter-generational theatre, music, film and dance performance project.

The performance will be inspired by P U S H, which takes to the Platform stage earlier in the season.

We are looking for participants to create this unique performance. Free weekly workshops will give you a chance to sample drama, movement, writing, sound and film; even the behind-the-scenes stuff if you fancy. All aspects of crafting a professional theatre production will be explored. The only limit is your imagination, and your own stories and life experiences can play a part too. If you are interested in the performing arts, are enthusiastic and

willing to give new things a try, then this is the project for you. This opportunity is free and open to all ages (we warmly welcome anyone of any age, however if you are aged under 11 years please contact us to discuss things in more detail). To join or find out more information please contact Natalie at Platform on 0141 276 9670 or email: natalie@platform-online.co.uk by the end of January.

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EXHIBITIONS IAIN MCLEAN: ALBION ROVERS JAN MON 9 – JAN FRI 27

They may be an unfashionable club in these days of high salaries, flash cars, WAG’s and bling, but to photographer, Iain McLean, Albion Rovers play football in the real world. The community spirit and resilience found at small clubs like Rovers is the perfect antidote to the excesses of modern football. In these pictures Iain has tried to capture the spirit of following a small club who swim against the tide. iainmclean.com

THE GSA LIVE: SCULPTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ART PROJECT FEBRUARY

Following from the successful exhibition that took place last year, Platform is delighted to be working with students from the Environmental Art and Sculpture Departments at The Glasgow School of Art. This project has involved a selection of fourth year students to consider Platform and the Bridge as a site for a new piece of art work. Art work will be positioned throughout the building for people to view and experience. gsa.ac.uk

CRANHILL ARTS

MAR MON 5 – MAR FRI 30

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Cranhill Arts have been working in the East End Community for 30 years with young and old. Throughout March three photographic exhibitions will be on display; A powerful anti violence message produced by young people, images from the community digital photography classes for people with disability and an exhibition showcasing local adults images of Glasgow’s statues and sculptures. cranhillarts.org

GI FESTIVAL: A NEW EASTERHOUSE MOSAIC APR FRI 27 6pm

Glasgow-based artist Alex Frost has been commissioned to create a new outdoor artwork by Platform and Glasgow School of Art for Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art (GI). Alex’s first permanent public art work, this large scale mural takes the iconic Easterhouse mosaic (which was created by the local community in the 80s) as inspiration and features profiles of local people. It will be located at the entrance to The Bridge from Westerhouse Road.

To celebrate, a vibrant programme of associated events will take place at Platform. For full event listings please go to platform-online.co.uk or glasgowinternational.org

JWC ANNUAL END OF YEAR SHOW MAY MON 21 – JUN SAT 30

The Annual John Wheatley College End of Year Show will transform the exhibition wall during May and June. Expect to be treated to the creative talent of the students in the photography and fine art departments with a selection of art works.

Exhibition dates are correct at time of going to print. Please note that there is no access to the Exhibition Wall on Sundays.

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TAKING PART: VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS CLACK & YAK

MONDAY 11.30am – 2pm FREE Please note there will be no group on 2nd and 9th April Have you fancied learning to knit, to crotchet or maybe just want to get creative?

Come along and meet Platform’s knitting group. Every Monday we meet, mingle, trade skills and share crafty tips… and of course there’s lots of tea and biscuits.

In partnership with John Wheatley College we offer a range of high quality evening courses which are fun, inspiring and led by professional tutors and artists. Classes are open to absolute beginners or those with more experience looking to brush up on their skills. Please note that there will be no classes during the weeks commencing 2nd and 9th of April due to the Spring Break.

JUNIOR ART CLUB

PHOTOGRAPHY

SATURDAY Block 1: FEB 11 – MAR 31 £3 per session Block 2: APR 21 – JUN 23 £3 per session

£105 / £65 (Conc. & Local Links) 6pm – 8pm

TUESDAYS MAR 6 – MAY 8

12noon – 1.30pm

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

Make new friends, be creative and have lots of fun! Please wear old clothes as it can get messy! 5 – 11yrs

£105 / £65 (Conc. & Local Links) 6pm – 8pm

PLAY AT PLATFORM £5 Book for both Play Station (11am – 12noon) and the Junior Art Club (12noon – 1.30pm) for just £5

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EVENING CLASSES

WEDNESDAY MAR 7 – MAY 9

ADULT VISUAL ART CLASS WEDNESDAY MAR 7 – MAY 9

£105 / £65 (Conc. & Local Links) 6pm – 8pm

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TAKING PART: PLATFORM PERFORMANCE Platform Performance is the drama participation programme at Platform.

It is for anyone who is interested in the performing arts, both those who have tried it before and those who haven’t but feel like giving it a go. It is a high quality, contemporary, forward thinking programme and we work with some of Scotland’s leading theatre practitioners and companies. Platform Performance is a community of people of all ages who love being creative – why not join us? It might be just what you are looking for.

‘I have learned that if you are determined and dedicated you can pull off a great show.’

Lab Station Participant

PLAY STATION

SATURDAY Block 1: FEB 11 – MAR 31 £3 per session Block 2: APR 21 – JUN 23 £3 per session 11am – 12noon

A fun-filled hour with the emphasis on acting out stories and inventing characters. 5 – 7 yrs PLAY AT PLATFORM £5 Book for both Play Station (11am – 12noon) and the Junior Art Club (12noon – 1.30pm) for just £5

CREATION STATION

MONDAY Block 1: FEB 6 – MAR 26 £25 Block Block 2: APR 16 – JUN 25 £30 Block 6pm – 7.15pm

INTERESTED? If you want to book a place in any of the groups contact Platform box office on 0141 276 9696 (Option 1) and say the name of the group and the date or dates that you want to book for.

This group focuses on developing the creativity of the participants through drama and visual arts. 8 – 11 yrs

Remember to book early as places are limited.

MONDAY Block 1: FEB 6 – MAR 26 £25 Block Block 2: APR 16 – JUN 25 £30 Block

GET INVOLVED! For any enquiries about Platform Performance or if you’d like to add your name to our mailing list and be kept up to date with everything we’ve got going on please contact drama@platform-online.co.uk or 0141 276 9676.

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Please note there are no classes on MAY MON 7

LAB STATION

7.30pm – 9pm

Each term brings a new focus keeping the group lively and invigorated. 12 – 18 yrs Please note there are no classes on MAY MON 7

ADULT LAB Platform Performance includes an on-going programme of opportunities for those aged 18+. Please get in touch for more info.

PLATFORM PERFORMANCE PROJECTS +++ Platform Performance Projects +++ is our programme of performance opportunities for all ages. You don’t have to be a member of the Platform Performance groups; these projects are open to everyone and information on how to get involved will be included in each What’s On brochure and on the Platform website; platform-online.co.uk.

This season we have two innovative, dynamic and participative performance projects as part of our over all programme.

These are; ‘The Grandfathers’ and ‘We Are All Just Human Brings at Different Stages in our Lives’.

Both shows will perform on the Platform main stage and are open to public audiences so come along and have a look to see what Platform Performance Projects are all about!

THE GRANDFATHERS In March members of Lab Station will perform cutting edge new theatre production The Grandfathers by Rory Mullarky. This incredibly moving and ‘in yer face’ production builds on the success of last years Shooting Truth, also performed

by Lab Station. Please see page 12 for more information.

WE ARE ALL JUST HUMAN BEINGS AT DIFFERENT STAGES IN OUR LIVES In May members of our community of all ages will present a brand new piece of multi disciplinary performance under the banner ‘We Are All Just Human Beings At Different Stages In Our Lives’. If you saw our Five Minute Theatre performance of the same name you’ll know that this will be something very special. Please see page 18 for more information.

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TAKING PART: MUSIC If your little one wants to start from scratch or maybe you fancy returning to your musical roots, there is a class for everyone at Platform Music! Led by professional musicians, we guarantee you are in some of the most creative hands the music industry has to offer.

KEYBOARD MONDAYS

Chopsticks to Chopin, this fun class will get you tinkling on the ivories like a pro!

Classes at: 6pm, 6.40pm, 7.20pm

FIDDLE

TUESDAYS A fantastic mix of tradition and contemporary are fused in this family friendly class.

BLOCK 1

MONDAYS FEB 6 – MAR 26 TUESDAYS FEB 7 – MAR 27 WEDNESDAYS FEB 8 – MAR 28 THURSDAYS FEB 9 – MAR 29 £50 / £35 (Conc. & Local Links)

BLOCK 2

MONDAYS APR 16 – JUN 25 TUESDAYS APR 17 – JUN 26 WEDNESDAYS APR 18 – JUN 27 THURSDAYS APR 19 – JUN 28 £55 / £40 (Conc. & Local Links)

Classes at: 5.50pm 6.30pm 7.10pm 7.40pm

Junior Beginners Junior Improvers Adult Beginners Adult Improvers

GUITAR

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Whether you’re into pop, rock or country, Platform Guitar classes will help you learn the music you want to impress your friends and family.

Classes at: 5.45pm 6.50pm 8pm

Junior 1 Junior 2 Teen & Adult

DRUMS

THURSDAYS

BE A PART OF SOMETHING

Make as much noise as you can without disturbing the neighbours!

Classes at: 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm 8pm

Kids & Teen Kids & Teen Teen & Adult

FRIDAYS 6.30pm – 8.30pm In partnership with Celtic Football Club we are currently running free weekly music sessions that take place on a Friday at Celtic Park. Music Box will give teenagers the chance to try their hand at a range of popular music instruments including guitar, drums, bass and vocals as well as opportunities for collaboration, recording and performance. More information can be found at www.splmusicbox.com/celtic

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LEARN Learn exists for you; our audiences and participants. We want to help take your theatre experience one step further. So have a look to see what’s on offer this season, or if you have an idea of your own, get in touch and let us help create something special.

Louise Sinclair Audience Development Office louise@platform-online.co.uk 0141 276 9683

WORK EXPERIENCE & PLACEMENTS

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR With so much going on both in front and behind the scenes at Platform, it is the perfect place to do work experience or complete your placement. If you have a keen interest in the arts, events or community work and would like to apply to do work experience with us, contact Louise. Please get in touch as soon as you can to ensure you secure your preferred dates.

Log on to: platformworkexperience.wordpress.com to check out the blogs from previous and current students at Platform.

THEATRE DAYS Primary Schools £2.50 per pupil Includes workshop and backstage tour.

A fun filled fast paces workshop developing skills including team work, creative thinking and improvisation. Pupils will also get to go backstage and learn about some of the many historical theatre superstitions and traditions which still exist in Platform today!

“ IT WAS REALLY GOOD BECAUSE I LEARNED A LOT OF NEW THINGS AND IT WAS GREAT FUN” PRIMARY SCHOOL PARTICIPANT OF FLUTTER ECHO

To arrange a Theatre Day contact Louise Duration: Approx 2hrs

TECHNICAL THEATRE DAYS Secondary Schools £3.50 per pupil Includes workshop, backstage tour and technical tour.

A unique opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre. Pupils will participate in a fast paced, active workshop to develop key skills including improvisation, team work and voice projection before heading backstage and getting hands on experience in lighting and sound at Platform.

Duration: Approx 2.5hrs

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ARTREACH NOW YOUR TURN GLASGOW NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE @ PLATFORM Block 1: SATURDAYS JAN 21 – MAR 17 11am – 1.30pm

Block 2: SATURDAYS APR 21 – JUN 23 11am – 1.30pm

FREE drama workshops for young people aged 13-21 Now Your Turn Glasgow is a programme of skills-based workshops designed to engage young people in regular creative activity.

The sessions will boost confidence and raise self-esteem, giving young people pathways to other opportunities both at Platform and at NYT. Led by NYT Associates, participants will explore themes that link up to the creative vision of one of the world’s leading youth organisations.

No previous experience needed and no need to book in advance, just come along and get creative.

For more details about Now Your Turn Glasgow workshops contact Rachel Clive on rachel.clive@nyt.org.uk or Helen Temple on helen.temple@nyt.org.uk / Tel. 0141 276 9670 / 0207 7036 9068.

GETTING TO PLATFORM SKILL UP 2012

Alun Woodward Music Programmer alun@platform-online.co.uk

SAT 24 & SUN 25 MAR

Andy Cannon Partners Artist in Residence andy@platform-online.co.uk

Platform is delighted to be hosting SKILL UP, Promote YT’s annual training and network conference for all organisations and individuals with a stake in youth performing arts. It provides a broad range of quality training experiences, which appeal to all levels, skills and abilities.

Now in its 8th year SKILL UP is the only event of its kind in the country and attracts hundreds of practitioners from across Scotland and beyond.

Diane Canning Sales and Front of House Manager diane@platform-online.co.uk Iain Urquhart Technician iain@platform-online.co.uk Ian Dow Technical Manager ian@platform-online.co.uk Jackie Shearer Arts Manager jackie@platform-online.co.uk

SKILL UP 2012 includes: • Skill-Development Workshops • Networking • Group Work Sessions • Skill Share £110 Promote YT members (£130 non members) NEW for 2012 There are 5 FREE bursary places available – for more details email helen@promoteyt.co.uk or call 0131 538 0591. 10% discount for group booking of 5 or more.

Booking deadline FRI 9 MAR 2012.

Download a SKILL UP Booking Form from promoteyt.co.uk or email helen@promoteyt.co.uk Promote YT is a registered CPD Scotland Provider.

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PLATFORM STAFF

Platform Glasgow

PLATFORM 1000 Westerhouse Road, G34 9JW

BY FOOT A short walk from Glasgow Fort shopping complex and situated next to John Wheatley College and Easterhouse Library and Swimming Pool.

BY BUS It couldn’t be easier with services including Stagecoach X19 and First Bus 19, 40, 41, 43 and 38.

James Dean Events and Outreach Manager james@platform-online.co.uk Louise Sinclair Audience Development Officer louise@platform-online.co.uk Margaret Mccormick Admin Officer margaret@platform-online.co.uk Matt Addicott Starcatchers Associate Artist matt@platform-online.co.uk Paul Marsden Youth Arts Co-odinator paul@platform-online.co.uk Xana Marwick Drama Artist xana@platform-online.co.uk

BY TRAIN From Queen Street take the lower level east bound to Easterhouse. From Edinburgh get the Helensburgh train on the Airdrie to Bathgate line to Easterhouse. Platform is about a 10 – 15 minute walk from the station.

FREE CAR PARK Entry is via Westerhouse Road and is easy to find – just look for the wind turbine. Further parking is available at Shandwick Square.

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“ The work experience was brilliant and I would happily recommend it to anyone” Work Experience Pupil, St Maurice’s High School “ Working with the younger groups was fun… forgot how energetic teens are!”

Platform Performance, Adult Lab member “ One of the best things ever” Platform Performance, Lab Station member

PLATFORM The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Tel: 0141 276 9696 (OPT 1) Email: tickets@platform-online.co.uk

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“ My favourite bit was when I got to pretend I was a robot, I thought I made a really good robot cause I wasn’t too scary” Wee Workshop Participant, aged 6