MACROBERT
Live Events Spring - Summer 2015
Teechers
Central Scotland’s leading arts venue
Teechers Three’s a Crowd The Complete History of Comedy Long Live the Little Knife Elves & the Shoemaker The Edibles & much, much more
TICKETS WWW.MACROBERT.ORG
BOX OFFICE 01786 466666
ACCESSIBILITY AT MACROBERT macrobert is committed to making its work and spaces accessible to all and our building is fully accessible for wheelchairs. See macrobert.org/about/access for full details. Low counters at box office and café bar. There are 3 disabled parking bays at the main entrance. There are 2 accessible WCs. Loop in operation at the box office, kiosk and café bar areas. The Filmhouse cinema has an infra-red system that allows customers with loss of sight to experience audio-description on certain films. Customers who are hard of hearing attending the Filmhouse cinema can also use headsets that provide amplified sound. The box office textphone is 18001 01786 466 666. The Mainhouse has wheelchair spaces and easy access seats located in row G, in the middle of the auditorium. The Playhouse can accommodate wheelchair users in the front row. Concession tickets are available for people with with additional support needs and assisting companions are admitted free of charge. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any access requirements.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS & NURSERIES
Mon - Thu 10.00am to 7.45pm Fri - Sun 10.00am to 8.15pm (phones close at 7.00pm*)
We offer a wide range of performances that tie in with the curriculum. Special ticket discounts for schools apply to most performances. We can tailor pre or post performance workshops to the needs of your class and can offer backstage tours. macrobert.org/creative-learning
*and also during busy performances
Call us on 01786 466666, visit us at macrobert.org or pop in to book your tickets. macrobert charges £1 per transaction on all card sales made online and by phone. This charge helps macrobert, a registered charity, to cover its associated costs. Please note that bookings made in person at macrobert by either cash or card are not subject to the charge. There is no charge for Friends of macrobert for phone transactions. Ticket prices for most shows will include a small contribution to macrobert arts centre’s development fund. This contribution is included in the published ticket price. The fund helps protect the future of macrobert and is used to maintain and improve the arts centre’s facilities. Tickets cannot be refunded except in the event of cancellation by macrobert./ Special conditions apply for exchanges./ Latecomers may not admitted, please give yourself plenty of time to arrive. We reserve the right to relocate shows from venue to another venue within macrobert./ The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted./ All information is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice./ Please check our website www.macrobert.org for up-to-date information. macrobert cannot be held liable for any arrangements made due to changes to the brochure./ Concessions apply to full-time students, under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability and their assisting companion, Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants./ Proof of eligibility is required.
GROUP BOOKINGS For great deals for groups of 10+ please email Albert McLure, on groups@macrobert.org or call 01786 466666.
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macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546 To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/supporters
Welcome to our Spring 2015 season Focus on participation Did you know that - in addition to our cinema and theatre programme macrobert offers a wide range of classes for adults, children and young people? You can find details throughout the brochure. These classes provide a chance to enjoy, to learn, to create and to perform. For adults, there are inclusive drama and dance classes (including dance for 60+) as well as film and literature; visual arts and a thriving book group. For children and young people, we run a range of youth theatre groups on a Saturday for ages P1 through to S6. There are also dance groups for P4-P7 and S1 upwards as well as visual arts and our popular film crew.
Stay in touch Our Spring season has a great mix of shows and events on offer and the best way to stay in touch is to follow us on Facebook and Twitter or sign up for our regular e-bulletins. It’s the fastest way of finding out what’s on and what’s happening. Or you could become a Friend and enjoy great savings on the cost of tickets for our theatres and cinema. Full details are on our website at www.macrobert.org
Get Involved Families are important to macrobert and since they are at the heart of our arts centre, our staff are passionate and committed in ensuring that you continue to have the best possible experience when you visit our venue, use our website, or book tickets. In order to do this we would like to establish a Family Focus Group and listen to what you have to say. If you’d like to get involved please contact the creative learning team creativelearning@macrobert.org We look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes
Darrell Williams Managing Director PS. Our season starts on January 23rd with a free (but ticketed concert) by the Edinburgh Quartet, one of Britain’s foremost chamber ensembles.
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EDINBURGH QUARTET FRI 23 JAN 7:30PM FREE BUT TICKET REQUIRED Haydn’s String Quartet Op 17 No 4 Mendelssohn: Quartet Op 44 No 2 Elgar: String Quartet in E Minor Op 83 In 2013 the Edinburgh Quartet, one of Britain’s foremost chamber ensembles, was established as the Quartet in Residence at the University of Stirling. Since taking up residency they have delivered educational music workshops, participated in our Japan week celebrations and supported a number of concerts and events on campus involving students, staff and the local community.
“The evening’s performances were vivid and fresh, and the programme bold, full of contrasts, and expertly delivered”... “brimming over with energy and intensity” Scotsman
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Ramesh Meyyappan
BUTTERFLY
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THU 29 JAN 7:30PM £12.00 / £10.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS & GROUPS & DEAF THEATRE CLUB)
A striking adaptation of Madame Butterfly, exploring themes of love, disappointment, loss and hope, created by Ramesh Meyyappan (Snails & Ketchup), with outstanding puppetry by Gavin Glover (National Theatre of Scotland’s Tin Forest / A Christmas Carol and music by David Paul Jones. Performed by Meyyappan, Martin McCormick and Ashley Smith. This modern multi-disciplinary piece uses visually poetic narrative and movement, and beautiful, handcrafted puppets to tell the tale of Butterfly, a female kitemaker, whose life has been shattered following the departure of her lover. This production is fully accessible to all. This Deaf Theatre Club (DTC) event is run in partnership with Solar Bear. Trained staff will be at the theatre to welcome you. Book DTC tickets on 07900 852595 or email solarbearaccess@me.com
“absolutely breathtaking... utterly delightful” InkPot Reviews
“equal parts gorgeous and gutting” Straits Times
Ballet West
ROMEO AND JULIET
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FRI 30 JAN 7:30PM & SAT 31 JAN 2PM & 7:30PM £11.50 / £10 (CONC) / £8.50 (STUDENTS & SCHOOLS)
Ballet West is proud to present Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s enduring tale of passion, murder and tragedy in medieval Verona danced to Prokovief’s emotional score. This production toured China in 2011 and is being reworked by the same artistic team that created Ballet West’s recent productions of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. The principal roles of the star-crossed lovers will be danced by brother and sister team Sara-Maria and Jonathan Barton. Sara-Maria “danced the role of Juliet with winning charm and assurance. She has a lightness of step, a supple grace and an actress’s ability to convey pathos with more than just movement.” Inverness Courier T I C K E T S
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MZA
CRAIG HILL GIVE HIM AN INCH…
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Strap yourself in for a Craig Hill thrill! Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out national tour, don’t miss the chance to see Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure - live and unleashed. The Scotsman called Craig “PRICELESS!” and we absolutely agree! Book early for this deliciously wicked and gloriously camp evening of no-holds-barred comedy and pure, unadulterated fun. www.mrcraighill.com
“Absolutely hilarious!… A laugh-out-loud performance from beginning to end… Irresistible!” ★★★★ Scotsman
“Funny as hell” Scotland on Sunday
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Newbury Productions (UK) Ltd
THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY IN THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)
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WED 11 FEB 7:30PM £16.50 / £14.50 (CONC)
They’ve skewered history, The Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright, now The Reduced Shakespeare Company tackle a subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages. Tickets to The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) are far more affordable than tickets to an amusement park, but you’ll come away with the same feeling of nausea and motion sickness. From cavemen telling “Rock Rock” jokes to Chris Rock and everything in-between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes. T I C K E T S
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NT Connections
REMOTE FRI 13 FEB 7:30PM £7 / £5 (CONC) The National Theatre’s Connections prides itself in being the ‘Biggest Youth Theatre Festival on the Planet’ and in 2015 will work with over 300 theatre companies across the UK bringing to stage 10 brandnew scripts written by exciting playwrights especially for the festival. The Macrobert Young Company [MYC] will be performing Remote by Stef Smith. A girl called Antler steps out of her front door and throws her phone on the ground. She stamps on it. She then climbs the tallest tree in the park. She doesn’t want to be found, not by anyone. Seven teenager’s lives all intertwine over the course of a single evening as they make their way through the park on a seemingly normal Autumn's night. Remote is a play about protest, power and protecting yourself.
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Inside Out Productions
I WILL SURVIVE
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SAT 14 FEB 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £5 (STUDENTS) As long as we know how to love we know we’ll stay alive…
Last year’s sell-out hit musical I Will Survive returns to macrobert, courtesy of Inside Out Productions! This is all singing, all dancing proof that great friends and a good night out can be powerful in mending a broken heart - think your favourite chick flick, with extra drama and an amazing retro soundtrack! Whether you missed out last year or can’t wait to see the tale of love, loss and survival again, you’re in for a groovy evening of 70, 80s and 90s pop hits from the production company that brought you Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens; Little Shop of Horrors and Broadway in the Bar.
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Bard in the Botanics
ROMEO AND JULIET WED 18 FEB 7:30PM £14 / £12.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS)
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Directed by Gordon Barr “Violent delights have violent ends” An ancient feud between the Capulets and Montagues rips apart the city of Verona. A young generation, caught up in its violence and hatred, perpetuates a situation over which they have no control. When Romeo and Juliet, children of two mortal enemies, meet and fall passionately in love, they set in motion a chain of events that will destroy not only themselves, but many of their friends. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, this five star production retells Shakespeare’s enduring story through the eyes of a younger generation betrayed by their elders and struggling to make sense of their emotions in a world they haven’t created.
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MsFits
WALKING ON THE ROOF
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THU 19 FEB 7:30PM £11 / £9.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS)
Written by by BAFTA nominated multi award winning playwright Rona Munro (NTS James Plays Edinburgh Festival 2014). Featuring award-winning actress, Fiona Knowles. "And the whole world goes quiet. Nothing but the sound of the wind in her ears. She opens her eyes and looks down. She sees..." Yvonne has a guilty secret, and she's not the only one, how long before she is found out. Wild and wicked women, fugitives and fraud, gangs and guilt, mothers and sons, they're all here and more. Walking on the Roof is a hilarious, poignant and nail biting drama from MsFits. Walking on the Roof is one of only 8 shows short listed by a panel of judges for the London Weekend Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is its first revival. T I C K E T S
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All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre
THREE’S A CROWD THU 26 FEB 8PM
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£14 / £12.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS) Three's A Crowd brings together six superb performing artists in this breath-taking and touching look at human relationships, emotions and how we all affect each other. Set around a reunion of friends, what really lies beneath the surface of this get together? How are they connected? What happens to the dynamic, to each other, when a third element becomes involved? Told with stunning imagery, thrills, spills, heartbreak, happiness and the odd bit of humour, Three's A Crowd is an aerial dance theatre show involving harness flying, aerial acrobatics, circus, dance and theatre. Directed by Jennifer Paterson, designed by Becky Minto, lighting design by Kate Bonney, written by Zoe Venditozzi, and set to a powerful new score by Luke Sutherland. page 7
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EXHIBITIONS @ MACROBERT THE FEMALE MUSE - 12 JAN - SAT 14 FEB 2015 The Female Muse is a selected show of guest artists including Ashley Cook, Lys Hansen, June Carey, Nicola Carberry and Catherine King, alongside Marcelle House artists Denise Fraser, Karen Strang, Suzanne Enterkin - Grogan, David Fagan and Lesley McDermott, amongst others.
HAVE YOUR PORTRAIT DRAWN - SAT 31 JAN 2PM - 4PM A selection of exhibiting Marcelle House artists will be available to offer fifteen minute sittings for portraits in pencil or charcoal. This is a drop-in activity and there will be a charge payable to the artist.
LIVE ARTS: YEAR OF LIGHT -
TUE 31 MAR - 27 APR
Transitioning P7 pupils and Artlink Central artists will create a live arts event inspired by the year of light. Pupils from across the Stirling area will come together to join their projects, which have taken place at their future high schools in one live event. There may be art, there may be drama, there may be music and dancing… www.artlinkcentral.org
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Blackeyed Theatre
TEECHERS WED 4 MAR 7:30PM £14 / £12.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS)
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Blackeyed Theatre revives its highly-acclaimed production of John Godber’s classic comedy about life at a modern comprehensive for Mr Nixon, an unsuspecting new drama teacher. Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and hopeless pupils through the unique eyes of Salty, Gail and Hobby; three Year 11 students about to leave school for good. Will Mr Nixon abandon his students for a green and pleasant private school? Who puts the bounce in Miss Prime, the PE teacher? Will Mrs Parry ever find her Koko? And why does everyone smell of spring onions? Brought back to the stage by highly acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre with high energy, break-neck comedy and breathtaking ensemble performances, Teechers is a modern classic with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
“Hilarious” The Stage
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COME ALONG AND ENJOY A CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION WITH CANAPÉS, A PACKED EVENING OF MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZAS, SUPPER AND DANCING. macrobert is a charity and each year we must fundraise just to keep our core programmes going. The Gala is our flagship fundraising evening. By attending you will support macrobert’s future and creative learning programmes that give young people of all backgrounds opportunities to flourish through the arts. TICKETS £45. INCLUDES ALL ENTERTAINMENT, CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION, SUPPER AND DANCING. DRESS: COCKTAIL OR BLACK TIE.
“Blown away by how much fun it was” Guest 2014
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Sleeping Warrior Theatre Company
LOVE 2.0
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THU 5 MAR 7:30PM £14 / £12.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS)
Gary is a catch, on Facebook at least. He’s virtually a virtual dream man - smart, funny, profound. A certified "Lad". He even likes all the same things as Susie cheeky full-fat lattes, One Born Every Minute and the divine melodies of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red. However, when the pair try and move their whirlwind virtual romance into the real world, things don’t go quite according to plan... Love 2.0 is an outrageous new comedy about dating in the age of social media, where Facebook profiles are brought to vivid life on stage and nothing is quite what it seems. Shortlisted for the Channel 4 / Oran Mor Comedy Drama Award Written and Directed by Andy McGregor Supported by Creative Scotland
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Fire Exit
LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE FRI 6 MAR 7.30PM £14 / £12.50 (CONC) / £5.50 (STUDENTS)
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Written and directed by “theatrical maverick” (Sunday Times) David Leddy, Long Live The Little Knife is a dynamic, absurd and uplifting theatre piece about forgery, castration and blind drunkenness. Liz and Jim are small-time con artists who need £250 grand to buy their way out of a turf war. Their mission is to be the greatest art forgers in the world. There’s only one problem. They can’t paint. Originally developed with support from Royal Shakespeare Company and British Museum. ★★★★ Guardian
★★★★ Times
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ Herald
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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY EVENTS 27 JAN - 28 APR ÂŁ5 / FREE (ACCOMPANYING LOVED ONE / CARER)
On the last Tuesday of each month, macrobert is pleased to host dementia friendly events. These have been developed in consultation with adults living with dementia and their loved ones/carers. The idea is very simple - an afternoon out where you get to relax and enjoy live entertainment followed by refreshments. The Spring programme includes dance, film, music and storytelling. TUE 27 JANUARY 2PM - 4PM Storytelling and reminiscence with Lauren Bianchi. Join the Village Storytelling Centre for an hour of entertaining stories, songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s and reminiscence.
TUE 24 FEBRUARY 2PM - 4PM Emily Munro from the Scottish Screen Archive will introduce films from the archive and tell us a little about them. Local pianist Forrester Pyke will be on hand to accompany the films.
TUE 31 MARCH 2PM - 4PM In partnership with Live Music Now Scotland join musicians Fraser Langton (clarinet) and Juliette PhilogĂŠne (piano) for an afternoon of entertainment.
TUE 28 APRIL 2PM - 4PM Performing show-stopping routines to hits of the Golden Era, The Kennedy Cupcakes 1940/50's inspired dance troupe aim to transport you back to a time when the men were sweethearts and the women were even sweeter!
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CLASSES FOR ADULTS CLASSES RUN FROM 12 JAN - 21 MAR INCLUSIVE DRAMA FRIDAYS, 6.30PM - 8.30PM, £80 16 JANUARY – 20 MARCH [EXCLUDING 13 FEBRUARY ] Each Friday two experienced tutors from LOOP Theatre lead this workshop for adults with and without additional support needs, their carers and family members. LOOP begin from the range of skills and experiences that participants bring to the room and develop them into a shared performance.
INCLUSIVE DANCE TUESDAYS, 6.00PM - 7.00PM, £72 13 JANUARY – 17 MARCH [EXCLUDING 24 FEBRUARY AND 3 MARCH] Indepen-dance is an inclusive dance development company offering creative movement classes to people with diverse abilities, their carers and family members. They have been working in Glasgow since 1996 and we’re delighted to welcome them to Stirling. This class is open to adults with and without additional support needs.
ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE MONDAYS, 6.30PM - 8.00PM, £65 12 JANUARY – 16 MARCH Join Salma Faraji, dance artist and tutor to explore contemporary dance and movement in a supportive class.
KEEP DANCING, FOR ADULTS 60+ THURSDAYS, 10.15AM - 11.15AM, £45 15 JANUARY – 19 MARCH This class focuses upon dance and movement to support your health and well-being.
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CLASSES FOR ADULTS CLASSES RUN FROM 12 JAN - 21 MAR FILM AN EVENING COURSE - THE WESTERN: AN INTRODUCTION SPRING 2015 Led by The University of Stirling’s Professor John Izod, this four week course will be structured around film screenings and discussion sessions to provide an accessible introduction to the Western film genre. To register your interest please contact nicola.denman@macrobert.org
BOOK GROUP LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. 6.30 - 8PM, FREE 2015 DATES; 27 JANUARY, 24 FEBRUARY, 31 MARCH, 28 APRIL, 26 MAY, 30 JUNE In partnership with The University of Stirling, our book group meets monthly to explore, discuss and engage with a chosen book they have read that month. To register interest in joining the group or for further information please contact helen.doherty@macrobert.org
VISUAL ART DRAWING AND MARK-MAKING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 1.00PM - 5.00PM £20 MONO-PRINTING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 26 APRIL, 1.00PM - 5.00PM £20 Join artist Lorna McIntosh for a half day of art. Each event will involve a tour of an aspect of The University of Stirling’s Art Collection with a focus upon one or two artworks for discussion and inspiration for a practical workshop. These events are intended for anyone with an interest in art, but do not require any previous experience or training.
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CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CLASSES RUN FROM 15 JAN - 21 MAR
MACROBERT YOUTH THEATRES 17 JANUARY - 21 MARCH MACROBERT YOUTH THEATRE 1 [MYT1] FOR P1, P2 AND P3, 10.30AM - 11.30AM, £50 MACROBERT YOUTH THEATRE 2 [MYT2] FOR P4, P5 AND P6, 11.45AM - 1.15PM, £65 MACROBERT YOUTH THEATRE 3 [MYT3] FOR P7, S1 AND S2, 1.45PM - 3.15PM, £65 MACROBERT YOUTH THEATRE 4 [MYT4] FOR S3+, 3.30PM - 5.30PM, £70 macrobert has four youth theatre groups every Saturday [term time] catering for children and young people aged 5 - 18. Each group is led by experienced drama facilitator Lucy Wild and supported by a drama artist. This group supports participants to grow in confidence and to develop theatre skills.
DANCE JUNIOR MACROBERT DANCE COMPANY, FOR P4 - P7 15 JANUARY – 19 MARCH 4.30PM - 5.30PM, £50 Join dance artist Emily Tucker to explore creative movement and learn new dance routines.
DANCE MACROBERT YOUTH DANCE COMPANY, FOR S1+ 15 JANUARY - 19 MARCH 6.00PM - 8.00PM, £70 Choreographer and dance artist, Chrissie Jamieson-Ardill, leads this group which supports participants to devise and perform unique dance pieces.
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CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CLASSES RUN FROM 15 JAN - 21 MAR
FILM 15 JANUARY - 19 MARCH MACROBERT YOUNG FILM CREW 1 THURSDAY, 5.00PM - 7.00PM, 12+, £90 MACROBERT YOUNG FILM CREW 2 THURSDAY, 7.00PM - 9.00PM, 12+, £90 These classes are led by macrobert film programmer Grahame Reid and are for young people with an interest in film. You’ll get to watch, analyse and make films. They’ll be plenty of opportunity to get hands-on with our equipment and to gain an insight into the many stages involved in creating a film.
VISUAL ART MACROBERT ART ADVENTURES THURSDAYS, 15 JANUARY - THURSDAY 26 MARCH [EXCLUDING THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY], 16.30 - 17.30, £40 FOR CHILDREN IN P3/P4/P5 Join artist Alex Bowie for an art adventure - creating new worlds and places using mixed media and collage. This class is designed to unleash your imagination and let you experiment to create unique artworks using stories as inspiration. MACROBERT ART CLUB THURSDAYS, 15 JANUARY - THURSDAY 26 MARCH [EXCLUDING THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY] 18.00 - 19.30, £60 FOR CHILDREN IN P6/7 Join artist Alex Bowie to explore a variety of printmaking techniques. This class will give you the opportunity to delve into the world of pattern and mark making, using the University for inspiration.
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Heritage Opera
TOSCA
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Rome 1800AD: the unpleasant realities of war and politics are about to crash headlong into the charmed lives of Floria Tosca, and her lover, Mario Cavaradossi, a man who harbours some very dangerous revolutionary sentiments. Chief of Police, Baron Scarpia, wants answers to some very difficult questions, and will stop at nothing to achieve his evil ends. Mario is led to the torture chamber, and Tosca is put in a terrifying situation: she can save her lover, but only by submitting to Scarpia’s lust. As danger closes in, she is left with one dreadful choice... Heritage Opera bring their critically acclaimed production of Puccini’s dramatic opera Tosca to macrobert, following a sell-out UK tour in 2014.
“Altogether an excellent performance” Michael Nunn, Lancashire Evening Post, 2014
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Marc Robinson Productions
HANK, CASH & CLINE SUN 12 APR 7:30PM £18 / £17 (CONC) / £10 (UNDER 16'S)
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Three Legends of Country Music in one Wild West Show! Country music’s first superstar and Granddaddy of Country music, Hank Williams, 90 million selling recording artist Johnny Cash, plus Patsy Cline whose greatest hits album held No.1 slot in U.S.A. on the Country music album charts for an amazing 251 weeks! From Hank’s classic’s Jambalaya & Hey Good Lookin through to Johnny Cash’s Get Rhythm, Walk the Line & Ring of Fire, to the velvet country voice of Patsy Cline with Sweet Dreams, I Fall to Pieces & Crazy - this is a tribute to the best of southern soulful Country and Rockabilly Music! All driven by the Driftwood Cowboys Band and suitable for all ages. Please feel free to get into the mood and come in your finest country attire!
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Horsecross Arts and Random Accomplice
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
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With a string of hits and a successful American variety TV show, Sonny and Cher were one of the most playful and likeable, mismatched, camp married couples in the world of pop. Decades later Peter and Lily have started their own tribute act. As deeply dark truths start to pop their bubblegum act, it becomes clear not everything is quite as it seems… A new play from Olivier Award Winning playwright Stef Smith, starring macrobert favourites Johnny Mcknight and Julie Brown, in a brand new creative partnership between Random Accomplice and Horsecross Arts. Directed and designed by Kenny Miller.
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Dyad Productions
THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE
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From Dyad Productions (Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic). Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confessional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller - it’s all here) offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death. Written and directed by Elton Townend Jones.
‘Simply stunning’ ★★★★★ Edinburgh Reporter
‘Superlative’ ★★★★★ RemoteGoat
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COMMUNITY SHOWCASE SAT 16 MAY Every week, children, young people and adults attend creative classes at macrobert. Join us for a celebration of their hard work and talent at this showcase. The event will feature performances from our youth theatres and dance groups. Come along and spot the stars of tomorrow.
MYT 1, 2 & 3 5PM - 6PM | PLAYHOUSE ALL TICKETS £5.00/£3.00 (CONC) Join our younger performers from Macrobert Youth Theatres 1, 2 and 3.
MYT 4 & MACROBERT DANCE GROUPS 7PM - 8.30PM | MAINHOUSE ALL TICKETS £5.00/£3.00 (CONC) Join Macrobert Youth Theatre 4 and our dance companies. T I C K E T S
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The Clive Ramsay cafe bar and restaurant within macrobert arts centre serve a selection of wraps, bagels, rolls, paninis, flatbreads, sandwich selections and up to 8 different soups. There are also a selection of salads and hot meals such as stovies, pasta dishes, curries, chilli, lasagne and baked potatoes. Plus a large range of cakes, pastries and traybakes. Selections change daily and are all made fresh on the premises. The restaurant at &OLYH 5DPVD\·V DW PDFUREHUW DOVR has an extensive menu available. You can view and download all of our menus at www.cliveramsay.com
FANTASTIC FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT @ MACROBERT macrobert and Fish & Game Present
“This lovable show scales entertaining heights for tinies” ★★★★ Herald
“Delightful… a triumph” Stage
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£8.50 / £30 - WEE GROUP SAVER (GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE)
If you’re aged 5 or under, Then here’s the show for you, Get here on your skis/snowshoes/tractor Or paddle your canoe… Brave explorers wanted to join two friendly (but slightly naughty) Polar Bears on the adventure of a lifetime. Where are they going? What will they get up to next? And have they got enough sandwiches (Polar Bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that)? With music, laughter and quite a lot of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is a perfect treat for young audiences. Remember to keep hold of your ice cream - Polar Bears are always hungry!
“So lovable and entertaining are they, that they are in serious danger of replacing Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas as the nation’s favourite bears.” STV
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FANTASTIC FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT @ MACROBERT Children’s Classic Concerts
Birdsnest
Northern Ballet
FIDDLESTICKS
MY FRIEND MOLE
ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER
SUN 22 FEB 3PM
SUN 8 MAR 11AM & 2PM
£10.50 / £6.50 (CONC) / £31 - FAMILY SAVER (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN)
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Percussion whizz-kids and popular CCC presenters Owen & Olly are joining forces with some of the best string players in the country in their latest showstopper, Fiddlesticks. More madcap musical mayhem is guaranteed, this time featuring violins and vibraphones, clàrsachs and cowbells and basses of both the drum and string variety! Fiddlesticks is a must-see fusion of traditional and contemporary styles for music fans of all ages!
Mole is my best friend, he is brave and funny. Mole goes everywhere I go. No one can see him apart from me.
STRING ALONG WORKSHOP 1PM £2.50
“The creativity and innovation of this company is breathtaking”
In this musical workshop you will learn all about the clàrsach in the company of virtuoso player Savourna Stevenson, with help from popular CCC presenter Olly. Have a go at playing these amazing instruments yourself, there will even be a chance to make your own bottle-harp with help from the CCC team!
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Join Birdsnest Theatre as they weave this gentle tale of a very special friendship and the imagination. Using live music, storytelling and a rich visual language that will delight and surprise its audience.
Kay Miller Head Teacher - Clun Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
www.birdsnesttheatre.com
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THU 9 APR 12.15PM, 2PM & 4PM
£8.50 / £30 - WEE GROUP SAVER (GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE) Following the fantastic sell-out success of Three Little Pigs, Northern Ballet is delighted to return to macrobert with their latest ballet for children. A kind-hearted but poor shoemaker gives his final pair of shoes, all he has left in the world, to a poor lady in need of help. The next morning the shoemaker awakes to find that his last piece of leather has been transformed into the most magnificent pair of shoes overnight. He discovers that not only are the shoes beautiful; they are also magical. Who is the mysterious maker of these marvellous shoes? Retelling the famous Brothers Grimm story, Elves & The Shoemaker is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre. These child friendly performances will last approximately 40 mins.
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FANTASTIC FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT @ MACROBERT Pro Tours
Funbox
CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS
PIRATES AND PRINCESSES
SUN 26 APR 4PM
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£8.50 / £30 - WEE GROUP SAVER (GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE) Join Flinn as he discovers a Pirate hiding in a cupboard, hold on tight as the cupboard falls away and together we tumble into a real life adventure! All aboard for a non-stop action packed theatrical experience with live music, puppetry, physical performance and dastardly dinosaurs! Ignite your child's imagination through the magic of theatre and story-telling. Internationally acclaimed theatre company Les Enfants Terribles present their exciting new children's theatre company, Les Petits. Based on the award winning book by Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto. Winner of The Primary Times Children’s Choice Award
“This is a bright sparky production, filled with hum-along songs, beautiful puppets and a lot of imagination.” Time Out “Adults and Children alike with be delighted.”
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£12.50 / £46 - FAMILY SAVER (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) £10.50 EACH - (GROUPS OF 10+) Setting sail on an all new adventure for 2015; Pirates and Princesses is the brand new show from Anya, Kevin and Gary (formerly of the Singing Kettle). Together they are FUNBOX. Family favourite singalong songs like; Over The Irish Sea, Eely Ally O, There Was a Princess Long Ago, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean and What Shall We Do with The Drunken Sailor, alongside brand new songs, will entertain and enthrall kids of all ages, from nought to ninety. Dress up and join in the fun, come as a pirate, or a princess or a pirate princess! Who knows you may even get the chance to help us on stage. Get ready to find those keys, unlock the box and release the fun.
Edinburgh Spotlight
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Grinagog Theatre
THE EDIBLES
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SAT 30 MAY 10.30AM, 1PM & 2.30PM £8.50 / £30 (WEE GROUP SAVER) The Edibles is a tale of comedy mayhem set in a bakers’ shop. Three bakers are busy making a specially ordered cake. But when a hungry mouse sneaks in, their plans go out of the window along with their cakes!
Photography: Eoin Carey
The Edibles is full of magical ingredients, especially created with minimal language for early years audiences and children with additional support needs. Mix together original songs, physical comedy, music and loveable puppets and young audiences are in for a tasty treat. Produced by Platform and supported by Creative Scotland.
“A delightful, neatly-crafted show that has a gorgeous wee twist in its ratty tail.”
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HIRED EVENTS & HIRE US FROM FILM PARTIES TO CANAPÉ RECEPTIONS, LIVE PERFORMANCES TO ANNUAL CONFERENCES, MACROBERT IS A UNIQUE VENUE THAT CATERS TO A LARGE VARIETY OF EVENTS. INTERESTED IN HIRING MACROBERT FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT? CALL ROBIN HOLDEN ON 01786 467153 OR EMAIL ROBIN.HOLDEN@MACROBERT.ORG
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YDANCE ROUTES - DESTINATIONS SAT 21 FEB 7.30PM £6 / £4 (CONC)
Some of the best Scottish youth dance companies perform in an inspiring evening of dance - part of the YDance Routes national dance programme. Alloa Ballet Company & Stirling Academy of Dance
THE WIZARD OF OZ SAT 28 FEB 2PM & 7PM / SUN 1 MAR 2PM £9 / £7 (CONC) / £27 (FAMILY TICKET - TWO ADULT & TWO CONC)
Over 200 local pupils from Alloa Ballet Company and Stirling Academy of Dance participate in a new one act ballet based on the well-known story The Wizard of Oz. FVSDC
FORTH VALLEY SCHOOLS DANCE COMPETITION MON 2 & TUE 3 MAR 7.30PM £8 / £6 (CONC)
400 secondary school pupils from across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannan will take to the stage to compete in the annual Forth Valley Schools Dance Competition. We are especially excited this year as we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Stirling Scout and Guide’s
GANG SHOW 2015 WED 11 - SAT 14 MAR 7.30PM WED & THU £10.50 / £10 (CONC); FRI £11.50; SAT £12
Local Scouts and Guides return with their production of Stirling Gang Show. Once again a company of over a hundred will perform an evening of song, dance and laughter suitable for the whole family. Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE WED 18 - SAT 21 MAR 2015 7:30PM (2.30PM MATINEE SAT 21) £18 / £16 (CONC; WED, THU, & SAT MATINEE ONLY)
The Drowsy Chaperone tells the tale of Broadway starlet, Janet, on the eve of her wedding. Mix in a love struck groom, a desperate theatre producer, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated Chaperone and you have a mad-cap show filled with catchy tunes, sparkling humour and hilarious characters. SABOS brings you this theatre gem direct from Broadway. Monument Performing Arts School
‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN’ THU 26 - SAT 28 MAR 7.30PM £12.50 / £11.00 (CONC) / £45.00 - FAMILY SAVER (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN)
Based on the iconic Charles M Schulz comic strip Peanuts this fabulous show brings to life all of the famous characters in one of the best feel good musicals of all time. Funny, moving and hugely entertaining this highly talented young cast bring the stories of the cartoon strip to life in vivid colour, with wonderful songs and superb dance.
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Love your macrobert? Here’s how you, our audience, can work with us to keep Stirling and the Forth Valley’s leading arts centre a cultural hub to be proud of. macrobert is a charity and we rely on all our supporters to keep great arts flourishing in central Scotland. You can get on board as a supporter of macrobert from just £10 a year and to show our appreciation you’ll get a big thank-you in our season brochures and on our website, plus opportunities to get closer to the arts. Supporter
(£10 to £74)
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Silver Supporter
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Gold Supporter
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Platinum Supporter (£500 and above)
Take Your Seat! Looking for the perfect present for the cinema buff in your life, a unique way to celebrate a budding young dance fan or a lasting tribute to someone special? Sponsoring a seat at macrobert is your opportunity to make your mark in one of the country’s top arts centres. Seats are available in both our mainhouse and filmhouse and your inscribed plaque will remain on your chosen seat throughout the lifetime of the seat (guaranteed at least ten years). Seat sponsorship is £250 per seat, which can be paid in manageable instalments of £25. As a seat sponsor you will also be acknowledged as a Gold Supporter. We will get in touch with you to help select your favourite seat and draft your dedication.
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THE BEST IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT NOW LIVE IN OUR FILMHOUSE TICKETS FOR OUR 2015 SEASON ON SALE NOW NT LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND THU 22 JANUARY 7PM £12.50 / £10 (CONC) WED 11 FEBRUARY 1PM £11.00 / £8.50 (CONC)
ENO: LA TRAVIATA WED 11 MAR 7.30PM £13.50 / £11 (CONC)
NT LIVE: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS THU 12 MAR 7PM £12.50 / £10 (CONC)
MAXINE PEAKE AS HAMLET MON 23 MAR 7PM & THU 9 APR 7PM £13.50 / £11 (CONC)
NT LIVE: THE HARD PROBLEM THU 16 APR 7.00PM £12.50 / £10 (CONC)
NT LIVE: MAN AND SUPERMAN THU 14 MAY 7PM £13.50 / £11 (CONC)
ENO: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE TUE 19 MAY 7.30PM £13.50 / £11 (CONC)
ENO: CARMEN WED 1 JUL 7.30PM £13.50 / £11 (CONC)
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THE LITTLE MERMAID Written by and starring Johnny McKnight
We can’t wait to SEA it! Schools and group booking period:
MON 5 JAN 2015 FRI 30 JAN 2015 General booking opens:
10AM ON SAT 31 JAN 2015 Looking forward to seeing you all in 2015! Love Johnny x
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DIARY
SPRING - SUMMER 2015
EDINBURGH QUARTET
FRI 23 JAN 7.30PM
BUTTERFLY
THU 29 JAN 7:30PM
ROMEO AND JULIET (BALLET)
FRI 30 JAN 7:30PM, SAT 31 JAN 2PM & 7:30PM
CRAIG HILL
SAT 7 FEB 7:30PM
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
WED 11 FEB 7:30PM
THE POLAR BEARS GO WILD
THU 12 - SAT 14 FEB 11AM & 2PM
REMOTE
FRI 13 FEB 7:30PM
I WILL SURVIVE
SAT 14 FEB 7:30PM
ROMEO AND JULIET (THEATRE)
WED 18 FEB 7:30PM
WALKING ON THE ROOF
THU 19 FEB 7:30PM
FIDDLESTICKS
SUN 22 FEB 3PM
THREE’S A CROWD
THU 26 FEB 8PM
TEECHERS
WED 4 MAR 7:30PM
LOVE 2.0
THU 5 MAR 7:30PM
LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE
FRI 6 MAR 7:30PM
MY FRIEND MOLE
SUN 8 MAR 11AM & 2PM
TOSCA
WED 8 APR 7:30PM
ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER
THU 9 APR 12:15PM, 2PM & 4PM
HANK, CASH & CLINE
SUN 12 APR 7:30PM
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
THU 23 & FRI 24 APR 7:30PM
CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS
SUN 26 APR 4PM
PIRATES AND PRINCESSES
SAT 2 MAY & SUN 3 MAY 12PM & 3PM
THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE
FRI 8 MAY 7:30PM
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
SAT 16 MAY TIMES VARY
GALA EVENING 2015
SAT 23 MAY 7:30PM
THE EDIBLES
SAT 30 MAY 10:30AM, 1PM & 2.30PM
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