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TICKETS WWW.MACROBERT.ORGBOX OFFICE 01786 466666

MACROBERT

Live EventsSpring - Autumn 2013

Pick n Mix Family DayThe Reduced Shakespeare CompanyCalum’s RoadEducating RonnieCatch Me& many more

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Stirling’s leading arts venue

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For a large printversion please [email protected] or call 01786 466666

Tickets cannot be refunded except in the event ofcancellation by macrobert./ Special conditions apply forexchanges./ Latecomers may not admitted, please giveyourself plenty of time to arrive. We reserve the rightto relocate shows from venue to another venue withinmacrobert./ The use of cameras and recordingequipment is not permitted./ All information is correctat time of print and is subject to change without priornotice./ Please check our website www.macrobert.orgfor up-to-date information. macrobert cannot be heldliable for any arrangements made due to changes to thebrochure./ Concessions apply to full-time students, under18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer),Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants./ Proof ofeligibility is required.

PERFORMANCES FORSCHOOLS & NURSERIESWe offer a wide range of performances thattie in with the curriculum. Special ticketdiscounts for schools apply to mostperformances. We can tailor pre or postperformance workshops to the needs ofyour class and can offer backstage tours.www.macrobert.org/education

ACCESS INFORMATIONmacrobert welcomes all disabled visitors.Our building is fully accessible forwheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops atthe box office and bar. Concession ticketsare available for people with a disabilityplus carer.

£4 STUDENTSTANDBY TICKETSStudent? Bring your Student ID to our BoxOffice and get on-the-day student standbytickets for a selection of our great livecomedy, theatre and music for just £4. Forthe latest news on which of our shows areavailable as student standby visitwww.macrobert.org/students. Subject toavailability, from 10am on day of performancein person at Box Office. One ticket per student.

friendsWant to get friendly with macrobert andsave money on tickets? See p 10 formore info.

BOX OFFICEOPENING HOURSMon – Fri 10.00am to 7.45pm Sat 9.00am to 8.15pmSun 10.00am to 8.15pm(phones close 7.00pm)

Call us on 01786 466666,visit us at macrobert.orgor pop in to book your tickets.

macrobert has introduced a £1 pertransaction charge on all cardsales made online and by phone.This charge helps macrobert,a registered charity, to cover allits associated costs. Please note

that bookings made in person atmacrobert by either cash or cardare not subject to the charge.There is no charge for Friends ofmacrobert for phone transactions.

GROUP BOOKINGSFor great deals for groups of 10+please email Albert McLure, GroupBookings Sales Advisor, [email protected] call 01786 466666.

MACROBERTTHANKS THEFOLLOWING FORTHEIR SUPPORT:

macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottish charity, no SC039546To support us with donations please go to www.macrobert.org/supporters

MACROBERTCAFÉ BAROpen seven days a week, our fullylicensed Café Bar is the perfect placeto meet friends for a pre-show drink,enjoy a delicious homecooked mealfeaturing popular classic dishes anddaily specials or just relax over afairtrade coffee or loose-leaf Suki tea.

The Café Bar boasts free WiFi, adedicated children’s menu and regularspecial events including our hugelypopular Curry & Movie nightsevery Thursday.

Tables can be pre-booked and pre-orders can be taken for those in a hurry.Drinks from our bar may be taken in toboth our theatre and our cinema.

To contact our friendly and helpful CaféBar staff, please call 01786 466610

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*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

macrobert.org/friends

For the latest macrobert news deliveredstaright to your inbox, sign up atwww.macrobert.org

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CATCH ME

SAT 13 APR 2PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) /FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2);£19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETCSCOTTISH PREMIERE

The chase is on.Red Riding Hood takes flight in this classic fairytale with an aerial circus spin. Full of Fidget Feet'strademark playfulness, Catch Me is a stunning mixof aerial feats and theatre. Using an original scoreand visual projections that come alive around theperformers, no two shows can ever be the same. Comeand watch as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf swing highabove the audience through a forest of ropes. Suitablefor ages 8+.

“Stunning *****” Irish Times

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Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre

Supported by:

FLEETO / WEE ANDY

FRI 19 APR 7:30PM£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES:£13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3);£25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC

A multi-award winning double bill of electrifying,hard-hitting theatre. When his friend is stabbed,a young lad falls in with a gang. The terrible revengehe takes brings disaster on himself and thefamily of his victim. Inspired by the Iliad, Fleeto is acontemporary Scottish re-invention of the Greek tragicform. Wee Andy depicts the fallout from a knife crimefor those left picking up the pieces - the surgeon whotries to repair his damaged face, the mother who takesdrastic and terrifying action to protect him, and weeAndy himself, who tries to imagine a different life.

“A staggeringly brilliant pair of plays” *****British Theatre Guide

Please note: contains strong language, suitable for ages 13+

Tumult In The Clouds

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Dramain thePlayhouse

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JO CAULFIELD:BETTER THE DEVILYOU KNOW

THU 2 MAY 8PM £14 / £12 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS)

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalousone-liners as Jo asks: why are drunken girlfriendsso much fun? What constitutes an airtight alibi? Isfriendliness overrated? Come join Jo’s celebrationof anger.

Star of BBC Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s ThatJo Caulfield Again and recently seen on MichaelMcIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, HaveI Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and TheApprentice: You’re Fired

Lakin McCarthy

Comedyin thePlayhouse

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THE SASHFRI 10 MAY 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) /£10.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN ADVANCE) / £4(STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY)

A story of comic chaos and dramatic conflict betweenCatholics and Protestants on the day of the OrangeWalk. A brand new production celebrating 40 years ofthis Scottish classic, with a top-notch cast includingJane McCarry (Still Game; The Steamie). Set in Glasgow,on the day of the Orange Walk, Bill MacWilliam isdetermined that his son, Cameron, will join him on thewalk. However, prompted by his mother’s recent death,Cameron has started to question his father’s beliefs.Throw in the arrival of the staunch Irish Catholicspinster from downstairs with her pregnant niece andcomic chaos and dramatic conflict is the result. Fatheris pitted against son and niece against aunt, as oldprejudices are questioned and new ideals sought.

“I’m in raptures over Rapture” Daily Mail

Rapture Theatre Company

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THE IMPORTANCE OFBEING EARNEST

WED 22 MAY 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS) /£7 (STUDENTS) / £5.50 (SCHOOLS)

“To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded asa misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.”

Jack is in love with Gwendolen. Algernon is in lovewith Cecily. But when an identity crisis spirals out ofcontrol, the previously separate worlds of town andcountry collide and delicious mayhem ensues.

Oscar Wilde’s theatrical masterpiece is widelyacknowledged as one of the greatest comedies in theEnglish language. Wonderful characters, sparklingdialogue, gloriously improbable plot twists and asprinkling of romance - The Importance of BeingEarnest has it all.

London Classic Theatre

SALSA CELTICA

SAT 18 MAY 8PM £15.00 / £13.00 (CONC) / £12.00 (FRIENDS) /£4.00 (STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY)

Salsa Celtica's synthesis of Afro Latin and Celtictraditional music has taken them on a journey fromthe village halls of Scotland to some of the mostimportant music festivals around the globe.

With a line-up combining some of Scotland andIreland's most respected traditional musicianstogether with a stellar group of international world,jazz and salsa musicians they are a stunningcombination of virtuosity and energy, making them oneof the most exciting world music groups touring today.

"Music to be quietly appreciated or furiouslydanced to" Scotsman

T I C K E T S W W W . M A C R O B E R T . O R G | B O X O F F I C E 0 1 7 8 6 4 6 6 6 6 6

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MAX ON HOLIDAY!11AM & 2PM£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3);£25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETCMax the mouse is back, and this time he’s on his summer holidays! Join him at the beachas he meets new friends, plays new games and has a brand new adventure. From the starof the showWonderland, Max on Holiday is the latest production from the team whobrought you Little Ulla and Twinkle Bell. A brand new show for young children withinteractive storytelling, puppets and song. Suitable ages 3-7.

KIDS’ COMEDY CLUB2PM (AGES 6+) & 7:30PM (AGES 13+)£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILY PASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETCmacrobert turns comedy club, with top family-friendly stand-up from some of Scotland’s hottest comics. JoinScottish Comedian Of The Year and Amused Moose finalist Rob Kane (“Strong one-liners” Chortle), plus supportacts for two top gigs - the 2pm show perfect for ages 6+ and an evening 7:30pm show, ideal for teenagers & adults.

Take� ParT� PerFormances£2 PER SHOW

MYT 1 AND 211AM – 11:45AMMTY 1 and 2 have been exploring some of the wildest places known to their imaginations. For one morning only,MYT 1 and 2 will bravely show you what they have discovered on their dangerous – though fun-filled – journeys.

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Family

Day

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Classes | Workshops | Performance Opportunities...in drama, dance, film, art and literature throughout the year

Our creative activities will give you the chance to work with someof Scotland’s greatest artists, spark your imagination and give youthe time to create, play, imagine, dream, take risks, have fun andbe inspired!

For further information check out ourTake Part brochure or go towww.macrobert.org/takepart

JNR MYDC AND MYT 312PM – 12:30PMJnr MYDC is one of our newest classes and recently wowed audiences with their debut performance atmacrobert’s Let’s Dance Festival in March. MYT 3 are fearless and intrepid explorers of the imagination,going boldly where no youth theatre has gone before...

MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS AND MYT 44PM – 4:50PMFrom Grease to Guys And Dolls, macrobert’s Musical Theatre Class have explored the full range of musicaltheatre styles this past year and are proud to show these off to you with full panache and flair. Meanwhile, thebrilliant MYT 4 have been having intergalactic debates about superheroes and what makes them, well, them.

MYDC AND MACROBERT YOUNG COMPANY5:10PM – 6PMHaving toured the UK during the last 12 months with their contemporary dance pieces, MYDC are excited to beperforming in front of their home crowd. The all new Young Company (MYC) have spent the past few monthsworking with Live Artist Jenna Watt, exploring new ways to create theatre images and stories – they promiseit to be engaging, surprising, serious and humorous.

For the latest updates on our Family Days please visit www.macrobert.org/familydays

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SOME OTHERMOTHER

WED 12 JUN 7:30PM£10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS IN ADVANCE)£4 (STUDENT STANDBY ON THE DAY)

High up in a Glasgow tower block, ten-year old Starand her mother await the outcome of their claimfor asylum. As Mama's mind fragments under thepressure of their unknown future, Star constructs apoetic and fantastical world of her own.

Programmed at the heart of Refugee Week Scotland,Some Other Mother is a story of loss and survivalwhich explores the traumatising impact of the asylumsystem, regardless of the outcome.

Contains some strong languageWith support from Creative Scotland, Robin's Fund, ScottishRefugee Council

A new play by AJ Taudevin produced in association with The Tron,Scottish Refugee Council and supported by Stellar Quines and On at Fife

ANDY ZALTZMAN:ARMCHAIRREVOLUTIONARY

THU 23 MAY 8PM £10 / £9 (CONC) / £8 (FRIENDS)

Co-star of the worldwide smash-hit podcast TheBugle, Andy Zaltzman comes to macrobert followingstorming runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe andLondon’s Soho Theatre. The disenfranchised massesof the world have risen up against oppression, teamedup with technology and fought for freedom. In a joke-packed show encompassing economic idiocy,political and social upheaval at home and around theglobe, revolutions, the all-new Satiricax 3000 Radio,and some puns about dogs, Andy ponders the state ofthe world with his trademark cocktail of politicalsatire, flamboyant analogies and outright lies.

“Probably the best satirical comic we’veproduced in the last two decades. Intelligent,biting and silly” Time Out

T I C K E T S W W W . M A C R O B E R T . O R G | B O X O F F I C E 0 1 7 8 6 4 6 6 6 6 6

Avalon

Comedyin thePlayhouse

Dramain thePlayhouse

“AJ Taudevin is fast emerging as one of themost exciting forces in Scottish Theatre”The Scotsman on Chalk Farm

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CALUM’S ROAD

FRI 28 JUNE 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) / £10.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN ADVANCE)

The remarkable true story of one man's single-mindeddetermination to challenge the powers-that-beis returning to stages across Scotland bypopular demand.

Calum MacLeod, having battled the inaction ofauthorities on Raasay for years, sets off alone with apick, a shovel and a wheelbarrow to build a road thatwill connect up the island. His daughter has beenforced to board at secondary school on Skye and nowCalum’s not having it any more. He wants to turn thetide of neglect and indifference and keep his family -and community - together. His unpaid labour of lovewas to dominate the last 10 years of Calum’s life andleave behind a legacy – both practical and poetic -carved into the landscape he loved.

“The story told here is of such wisdom andsignificance” **** Scotsman

National Theatre Of Scotland in Co-Production With CommunicadoTheatre Company

THE COMPLETEWORKS OF WILLIAMSHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED]

THU 20 JUNE 7:30PM £16.00/£14.00 (CONC) /£12.00 (FRIENDS)ALL 37 PLAYS IN 97 MINUTES!

The longest running comedy in the West End visitsmacrobert for one performance only

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through all the Bard’splays, don’t miss the smash-hit comedy as it visitsmacrobert for one performance only. Witness themadcap men in tights as they weave their wickedway through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Historiesand Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave youbreathless and helpless with laughter.

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The Reduced Shakespeare Company

“If you like Shakespeare, you’ll love this show.If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show”The Today Show

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MON 29 – WED 31 JUL 8PM£23.50 (FRONT TWO ROWS) / £22.50 /£20.50 (CONC) / £19.50 (FRIENDS)

Glamorous Amorous!...with a title like that it could only be theLadyboys of Bangkok back on tour with a fabulous all new show for2013! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songsand side splitting comedy. From Nicki Minaj to Whitney, the starsand chart topping hits just keep on coming. Join the festivities asthe cast take you on a parade through comedy, cabaret and carnivalbeat with 16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties. Perfectmakeup, stunning costumes, iconic numbers and fabulouschoreography make this brand new production a fantastic partynight which culminates in a breathless unique grand finalé.

Seen by over 1 million people - this is the party not to be missed!

Total sell-out in 2011 & 2012 -early booking recommended

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“It’s an irresistible, irrepressible evening that guarantees a great night out!”British Theatre Guide

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WWW.MACROBERT.ORG | 01786 466666

The Benefits:25% off tickets* Save 20% on food and drink in our cafébarReceive our brochures before anyone elseBook your favourite seats first with ourfriend’s only priority booking periodDiscounts on participation classes androom hire

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Once� On� This� IslandBook and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

After the massive successes of Guys and Dolls and Little Shop of Horrors, we’re already looking forward to themacrobert 2013 Take Part Summer Festival – Once On This Island, a theatrical Caribbean adaptation of thepopular fairytale, The Little Mermaid.

Working with a professional team of musical theatre practitioners, you will benefit from their talent and expertisethroughout the rehearsal process before performing on the macrobert mainhouse stage.

Whether you’re looking for a summer of Caribbean infused fun or are interested intraining in the arts in the future, this is the project for you!

SUN 9, 16, 23 JUNE & 11 - 27 JULY (NOT: SUN 21 JULY)10.00AM - 5.00PM | FOR 12-18 YEAR OLDS£280 / £250 (FRIENDS) 50 SPACES AVAILABLE –TO BOOK CALL 01786 466666

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND – PREMIERE PERFORMANCESFRI 26 JUL 7:30PM & SAT 27 JUL 2PM & 7:30PM£12 / £10 (CONC) / £9 (FRIENDS) / £6 (STUDENTS & UNDER 18S)

The� 2013� Take� PartSummer� Festival !

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SEPTEMBER THEATRE HIGHLIGHTSON SALE NOW

THE LIST

FRI 6 SEP 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC)/£10.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS & SCHOOLS)

I keep a tight list. Very detailed.I stick to it. Even more so since shedied. But I’m having trouble.

Winner of the prestigious HeraldAngel Award and Fringe FirstAward, The List is a masterpieceof modern storytelling. MaureenBeattie (27, The Enquirer) stars asa woman struggling to adjust torural life. Increasingly isolated,she keeps her life in order throughobsessive list making. As hermarriage struggles she befriendsCaroline. When Caroline requestsa favour she adds it to her list.The difference between rememberingto do it, and neglecting to take itseriously, becomes the differencebetween life and death.

“Maureen Beattie is superb” **** Scotsman

Stellar Quines

BETRAYAL

WED 11 SEP 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) /£11 (FRIENDS) / £7 (STUDENTS) /£5.50 (SCHOOLS)

Emma is married to Robert, apublisher. But for seven years,she has been having an affair withJerry, a literary agent and Robert’sbest friend.

Betrayal begins after the end ofthe affair, and pursues an intricate,gripping journey back to its verybeginning. A ruthless explorationof the complexity of the humanheart, Betrayal is Harold Pinter’smost accessible work, enthrallingand provocatively layered. Thelatest must-see show fromLondon Classic Theatre, back atmacrobert after their sparklingproduction of The Importance OfBeing Earnest.

“Pinter’s masterpiece” Daily Telegraph

London Classic Theatre

EDUCATINGRONNIE

SAT 14 SEP 2PM & 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50(FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS)

Don’t miss your chance tocatch macrobert’s Fringe FirstAward-winning hit show priorto its major national tour.

In 2002, Joe Douglas went on agap year trip to Uganda where hemade friends with Ronnie.Ronnie was 16, Joe was 18. Theywere both the eldest sons of largefamilies. They both supportedManchester United. Six monthslater, back in Manchester, Joe gota text: “Brother my sponsor haspulled out on me and I want to stayin school. Can you help? Ronnie x”This astonishing true story, writtenand performed by Joe himself,takes place over a decade: 4000miles apart and thousands ofpounds invested, it explores themurky processes behind betteringoneself in Uganda.

“As thought-provoking asthey come”**** Independent

macrobert and Utter

Dramain thePlayhouse

Dramain thePlayhouse

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Support Us macrobert is a charityWe need your support so we can continue to entertain audiences with drama, comedy,opera, film, and musical theatre; inspire over 10,000 children and young people with highquality creative learning; and help Scotland’s artists to produce great new work.

Last year, grants covered only about 40% of our costs. On average we keep a little lessthan 20% of the ticket price (most of it pays the performer or producer): this means thateven if we sold every ticket to every show, we would still need to find ways of covering agap in our funding.

How can you help?Become a Supporter and enjoy a closer relationship with the arts

Join the Business Club - raise your company profile, reward staff,meet clients and entertain

Name a Seat - enjoy lasting recognition, or celebrate someone you love

Sponsor or advertise at macrobert

www.macrobert.org/support-us Or contact Alex Duncan, Development Manager on [email protected]. 01786 467152

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HIRED EVENTS & HIRE US FROM FILM PARTIES TO WEDDINGS, 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 DARRELL WILLIAMS ON01786 466601 OR EMAIL [email protected]

Theatre Broad

IRA LEVIN'S DEATHTRAP WED 17 APR 2.30PM & 7.30PM£10 / £8 (CONC) / £5 (STUDENT STANDBY ON DAY, EVE SHOW ONLY)One of the biggest hits in the history of Broadway, Deathtrap is an ingeniously constructed play, two-thirds thrillerand one-third clever comedy. Gasp-inducing thrills and spontaneous laughter, with twists and shocks until thelast minute.

THINK DANCINGTUE 23 & WED 24 APR 7PM; WED 5 JUNE 7PM£6Active Stirling’s Active Schools team presents an evening of dance performed by schools from throughoutStirling. The performance is the culmination of a 12 week programme where volunteers have been supported bydance artists to create their own dances.

DANCE@SU: GEEIN’ IT YALDI!FRI 26 APR 7.30PM£8 / £5 (CONC)Stirling University’s Dance Society present a showcase of styles, including ballet, hip hop, jazz and contemporary.

Stirling University Drama Society

BLOOD BROTHERSSAT 4 - MON 6 MAY£7 / £5 (CONC)Willy Russell’s play of the tale of two brothers is a modern day tragedy about nature vs nurture and the implicationsof fate, destiny and love. Dark but uniquely comic, a play for all the family and one almost anyone will enjoyperformed by Stirling University Drama Society. Dir. Charlotte Ryder, Pro. Chrissie MacDonald.

DANCING QUEEN: THE SHOWSAT 11 MAY 7:30PM£15 / £13 (CONC)Packed with all of ABBA's greatest hits; if you're looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertainedby some of the best music ever written, then Dancing Queen is the show for you.

Monument Performing Arts School

GODSPELL SUN 9 - TUE 11 JUN 7.30PM£12 / £10 (CONC) / £36 (FAMILY OF 4)Godspell has touched audiences worldwide for over forty years, boasting a string of much-loved songs such as"Day By Day" and "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" and drawing from musical theatre traditions including dance,clowning and pantomime.

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Barrowland Ballet

Central Scotland Ballet

FANTASIASAT 15 - TUE 18 JUNSAT 15 2PM & 7PM; SUN 16 1PM & 6PM; MON 17 7PM; TUE 18 7PM£9Over 800 young dancers from Central Scotland Ballet School return to the macrobert stage for their dancedisplay. From the little stars to the aspiring professionals, the students will showcase their skills in ballet, tap,jazz and acrobatic routines.

The Laura Gray School Of DanceUNDER THE BIG TOP!!!SAT 22 JUN 7PM£9.50 / £7 (CHILD) TICKETS ON SALE FRI 31 MAYThis is The Laura Gray School of Dance end of year showcase where the students perform routines in Tap,Modern, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Majorette, Freestyle, Cheer Pom and Street Dance. Please come along and enjoy the show.

Beaconhurst School

OKLAHOMA!TUE 25 & WED 26 JUNTUE 2.30PM; TUE & WED 7:30PM£10 / £6 (CONC)Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway smash-hit, performed by pupils from Beaconhurst school.

The Rotary Club of Stirling

THE LONG ISLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA FROM NEW YORKTHU 4 JUL 7.30PM£12 / £9 (CONC)A gala musical performance for American Independence Day, in aid of Strathcarron Hospice.

COMING SOON - AUTUMN 2013 HIGHLIGHTS ON SALE NOW

TIGER TALESAT 28 SEP 2.30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) /FAMILY PASSES:£13 (FAMILY OF 2);£19 (FAMILY OF 3);£25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETCSUITABLE FOR AGES 6+

THE SNAIL &THE WHALE

WED 16 OCT1:30PM & 4:30PMTHU 17 0CT10:30AM & 1:30PM£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) /FAMILY PASSES:£13 (FAMILY OF 2);£19 (FAMILY OF 3);£25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC

From the company thatbrought you The Gruffaloand My Brother TheRobot. Suitable forages 4-9.

Tall Stories

DRACULAWED 30 OCT7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) /£10.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS &SCHOOLS)

A brilliant theatricaltreatment of BramStoker’s adventure,blending Victorian Gothicwith the contemporary.

Black Eyed Theatre

OTHELLOFRI 1 NOV 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) /£11 (FRIENDS) /£7 (STUDENTS &YOUNG SCOT /£5.50 (SCHOOLS)

Icarus TheatreCollective are back atmacrobert followingtheir 2012 sell-outRomeo And Juliet.

Icarus Theatre Collective

TIGERSAT 28 SEP 7.30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) /£7.50 (FRIENDS) / £5 (STUDENTS)SUITABLE FOR AGES 14+

Two stunning danceshows - one for children& one for adults.

Barrowland Ballet

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27 NOV 2013- 5 JAN 2014

“Scotland’s King Of Panto”Lyn Gardner, Guardian

01786 466666 | WWW.MACROBERT.ORGFor great discounts on groups of 10+ email [email protected]

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - YA BEAUTY!

Starring, Written &Directed By Johnny McKnight

Beauty

& the Beast

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