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MACROBERT

Live EventsJanuary - June 2013

Let’s Dance Festival 2013The Mark Of ZorroThe Government InspectorChris AddisonThe Reduced Shakespeare Company& many more

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Stirling’s leading arts venue

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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 STUDENT STANDBY TICKETSStudent? Bring your Student ID to our BoxOffice and get on-the-day student standbytickets for our live comedy, music &theatre for just £4. Subject to availability,from 10am on day of performance inperson at Box Office only. One ticket perstudent, offer excludes Festival Shows,Scottish Opera & Pantomime shows.

SUPPORT MACROBERT macrobert offers a rich and diverse artsprogramme. We support artists anddevelop new work. Every week we engageand inspire 200 young people to createdrama, film and dance. We are proud topresent some of the most innovativeprogramming for children and youngpeople in Scotland. Each year macrobert(charity no. SCO39546) must raisesignificant funds to support our work. Withyour support macrobert can continue topresent a captivating arts programme forStirling and Scotland. If you would like todonate, please go towww.macrobert.org/donate, send acheque, or come to the box office. Withmany thanks.

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From mid-January 2013, we areexcited to be moving to our brandnew Box Office system Spektrix,which will see a big improvement inthe efficiency of booking tickets forall macrobert events, both over thephone and online. When bookingonline for events in our mainhouse,you can also select your seat fromour new online seating plan.Visit us at www.macrobert.org(Booking fee applies)

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MACROBERTTHANKS THEFOLLOWING FORTHEIR SUPPORT:

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

“I am thrilled to welcome you to ourJanuary - June 2013 season brochure.

macrobert is delighted to be bringingsome of the very best local, nationaland international work to Stirling’sleading arts centre.

This year’s highlights include theScottish premiere of balletLORENT’sRapunzel, rip-roaring adventures forages 5 and over with Visible Fiction’sThe Mark Of Zorro and a one-night onlyvisit from the West End’s longestrunning comedy The ReducedShakespeare Company’s CompleteWorks Of William Shakespeare(abridged). Our 90-seater playhousecomes to life as both a comfy comedyclub starring the likes of BBC favouritesAndy Zaltzman and Jo Caulfield and anintimate studio theatre hosting amini-season of innovative new theatre,including Birds Of Paradise’s In An AlienLandscape and the Edinburgh Fringesmash hit Murder, Marple and Me.Tickets for these will sell fast, so don’tmiss out!

We’re particularly proud to be hostingour second annual Let’s DanceFestival, an electrifying weekend ofcontemporary dance, which seesworld-renowned dancers rubbingshoulders with talented localperformers of all ages.

I very much look forward to seeing youat macrobert soon.”

All the best,

Liam SinclairArtistic Director & Chief Executive

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STICK GRANNY ONTHE ROOF-RACK

THU 17 JAN 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS)

The hilarious new comedy drama by multi awardwinning playwright Rona Munro, performed by FionaKnowles. The good news - a 'Holiday of a Lifetime',Marie won it on a scratch card. The bad news - 'for allthe family'! Katy, a teenager with attitude, Graham,once the love of Marie's life, now 15 years past his sellby date, and… his Mum! Take one everyday family, heatto 36 degrees, leave in a hired car to cook, then standback! Stick Granny On The Roof-Rack is the latestshow from the company behind Women BehavingMadly and Sex & Chocolate.

A NIGHT WITHTHE ALISTAIRMCCULLOCH TRIO

WED 23 JAN 7PM£5 / £4 (FRIENDS), INCLUDING A DRAM

Warm up for Burns Night with this fantastic eveningof live Scottish music.

Alistair McCulloch is a fiddler whose versatility andbreadth of repertoire have kept him at the forefrontof the tradition for over 15 years. Join us for thecelebrations, including a special Burns Night menuserved in our café bar and restaurant between 5pmto 7pm. Tickets are strictly limited - early bookingrecommended.

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THE NUTCRACKER

SAT 2 FEB 7:30PM & SUN 3 FEB 2.30PM£11 / £9.50 (CONCS) / £9 (FRIENDS) /£8 (STUDENTS)

A party in the Stahlbaum household and the youngClara is given a beautiful Nutcracker doll. Aftereveryone has gone to bed and the house is quiet,Clara returns to be with her Nutcracker doll anddiscovers that he can take her on magical adventuresthrough the land of the Mouse King, dancingsnowflakes and the wonderful Land of Sweets.The Nutcracker is an essential part of wintertime,a wonderful escape for children of all ages into amagical world of snow, sweets and the SugarPlum Fairy.

IN AN ALIENLANDSCAPE

FRI 8 FEB 7:30PM£10.50 / £9 (CONCS) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS)

Albie is an ordinary man who experienced 'a scufflewith death' which unleashed his creative genie. Hecan't stop painting since he emerged from a coma. Theextraordinary chaos of Albie's life and the sound of acontinuous rushing white noise in his head drives hiscompulsion to paint. What is happening to him?There's no escaping who he was as his past stillhaunts him but what lies ahead? A blistering newpiece of theatre from the renowned Birds Of ParadiseTheatre Company.

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Ballet West

Birds Of Paradise Theatre Company In Association With BeaconArts Centre

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MURDER, MARPLEAND ME

FRI 15 & SAT 16 FEB 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS)

Margaret Rutherford’s iconic performance as MissMarple nearly didn’t happen. This intriguing new playhumorously unearths the fascinating reasons why.Witness this clash of the titans who staggered througha mutual distaste for each other, and a seriousaversion to each other’s work, to eventually comeout the other side as friends. Written by Philip Meeks,directed by Stella Duffy. Performed by Janet Prince.

“One of the finest hours of entertainmentyou’ll see… tremendous” ***** The Scotsman

CRAIG HILL:JOCK’S TRAP!

FRI 22 FEB 7:30PM £15 / £13 (CONC)

Indulge yourself in a deliciously wicked evening ofgloriously camp no-holds-barred comedy and pure,unadulterated fun. Hilarious, sometimes wickedlyprovocative and always outrageously cheeky, CraigHill returns to macrobert with a brand new show.

"Hill actually has to wait until the audiencestop laughing before he can start again. It’sabsolutely hilarious" Evening News

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Gilded Balloon

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JACKIE KAY THU 7 MAR 6:30PM £6 / £4 (CONC)

An evening with the multi award-winning poet, novelistand playwright Jackie Kay. The Adoption Papers wonthe Forward Prize, a Saltire prize and a Scottish ArtsCouncil Prize; Fiere, her most recent collection ofpoems, was shortlisted for the COSTA Award; hernovel Trumpet won the Guardian Fiction Award andwas shortlisted for the IMPAC award; her memoir RedDust Road won the Scottish Book of the Year Award,was shortlisted for the JR Ackerley prize and theLondon Book Award; her new book of short storiesReality, Reality was recently published by Picador.

Programmed in partnership with School of Arts andHumanities, University of Stirling

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MILES AHEAD &BIRTH OF THE COOL

FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST PAOLO FRESU

SUN 24 FEB 7:30PM £17.50 / £12.50 (CONC) / £11 (FRIENDS) / £5 (SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS) / UNDER 16YRSFREE WITH PAYING ADULT

Miles Davis was one of the coolest figures in jazz anda constant innovator. Together with Gil Evans, Milescreated Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead: two of thegreatest jazz milestones of the 1940 / 50s that shapednew movements in jazz and influences music eventoday. Sardinian trumpet master, Paolo Fresu, joinsthe Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in paying tributeto Miles, bringing these two jazz gems to the livestage with direct emotion, quiet power and vividorchestral colour.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. Directed By Tommy Smith

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Literaturein thePlayhouse

JOHNSHUTTLEWORTH:OUT OF OUR SHEDS

FRI 29 MAR 8PM £15 /£13 (CONC) /£11 (FRIENDS) / £4 (STUDENTSTANDBY ON THE DAY)

The Sony and Perrier nominated John Shuttleworthventures beyond the garden gate to tread the meanstreets of Britain. Which is better: city life or countryliving? Supermarket or village shop? Or is it better tosit in your shed and count the cobwebs? The star ofBBC Radio 4's The Shuttleworths, TV’s 500 Bus Stopsand It’s Nice Up North stops off at macrobert with hisbrand new show - his first ever appearance in Stirling.

“A national institution” The Sunday Telegraph

RBM Comedy

AUSTEN’S WOMEN

THU 28 MAR 7:30PM £11 /£10 (CONC) /£8 (FRIENDS)

Thirteen of Jane Austen’s most celebrated femalecharacters are brought to life in this bold revisiting ofthe most exciting moments from Austen’s ‘two inchesof ivory’. In scenes of high comedy and moments ofprofound pathos, Lizzy Bennet, Emma Woodhouse,Marianne Dashwood and many more, fall in love,alienate their friends and commit notoriousimproprieties. Using only Austen’s words, RebeccaVaughan offers a brilliant and illuminating distillationof 19th century feminism. Directed by Guy Masterson.

“Nothing short of breathtaking…you won’t seetoo many one-woman shows as good as this”***** Adelaide Theatre Guide

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Dyad Productions in association with TTI

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CHRIS ADDISON:THE TIME IS NOW,AGAINTUE 9 APR 8PM £20

The star of The Thick of It and Mock The Week bringshis twice extended, critically acclaimed tour The TimeIs Now, Again to macrobert. Top class stand-up fromone of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. Youshould come and see him.

“Exquisite, super-smart solo show…gloriously funny”Time Out

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Avalon

THE GOVERNMENTINSPECTOR

TUE 2 & WED 3 APR 7:30PM £13.50 / £12 (CONC) / £10.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS IN ADVANCE) /STUDENT TICKET DEAL WITH THE AGONY AND THEECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS - BUY A TICKET FOR ONESHOW AND GET BOTH FOR £6

Dubious political dealings, a rioting populace,mishandled money, panic - sound familiar? Written in1835 The Government Inspector is one of the world'smost famous plays. By turns hilarious and vicious inits exposé of corruption among those in power, thismasterpiece seems made for the times we nowlive in.

“Every theatrical element is used to oneglorious end: to make the audience laugh”The Observer

Communicado

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Get your dancing shoes on for macrobert’s second annual Let’s Dance Festival!

20 - 23 MarcHwww.macrobert.org/letsdance

GetScotlandDancing

LaNua

enso - WeD 20 Mar

TAKES PLACE IN AN OFF-SITE LOCATION. TIME TBC- CHECK WWW.MACROBERT.ORG/LETSDANCE

Edinburgh-based company LaNua presents enso, inspired by Zen art forms - gardens, calligraphy and poems(Haiku). Using paper, fabric and stones, the dancers weave poems, movement and images creating a serene,unforgettable show.

First performed to great acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010, enso explores how contrasting spacesaffect the experience of the piece. With an international cast, enso continues its tour around Scotland in 2013,interacting with indoor and outdoor spaces.

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“Everything came together in oneexquisite whole” **** The Herald

2Faced Dance Company

Out OF His skin - WeD 20 Mar

7:30PM£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS, CONC, STUDENTS &SCHOOLS)

Unpredictable, fierce, visceral and tender, thecountry’s leading all male contemporary companycontinue in finding a way to connect to audiences thatstrikes at the soul. Bored with life, the monotony of theeveryday and trying to find his place in the world, oneman goes on a journey of self discovery. Pushing everyavailable boundary and risking everything until there isnothing left he searches for the next high, the next hitand the next big thing. Using their trademark urbancontemporary language, 2Faced Dance Companyreturn with a new full length work choreographed byArtistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald. Out of His Skinexplores society’s obsession with the extreme andreminds us what it means to just be normal.

“Marvellous choreography, fierce, bitter andbrutal” The Skinny

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balletLORENT

rapunzeL - Fri 22 Mar

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

Scottish Premiere

A new take on the classic fairytale, balletLORENT’sRapunzel is as much for adults as it is for children.The story of the parents forced to give up their child,the Witch who takes her from them, the woman thechild becomes, and the Prince who discovers andrescues her. Full of dark beauty, this must-seeproduction brings together a collection of world-classcollaborators; Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, DoctorWho composer Murray Gold, and Michele Clapton,award winning Costume Designer for Game ofThrones. Full of colour and emotion, this spellbindingretelling (performed by a company of outstandingdancers) is narrated by Lesley Sharp, andchoreographed and directed by Liv Lorent.

“It promises to be the next Matilda, the must-get ticket for kids with standards.” The Times

Suitable forages 7+

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Scottish Dance Theatre

innOcence - sat 23 Mar

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

A unique theatrical playroom, Innocence is anexciting opportunity for 2-7 year olds (and theiradults), to explore the world of William Blake’schildhood. Innocence invites children to dance, playand sing, on a magical theatrical journey sharedwith Scottish Dance Theatre’s band of accomplisheddancers. This captivating dance experience isperformed to a breathtaking live musical score. Join Scottish Dance Theatre as they pioneer awonderful dance experience for children and theirfamilies and friends.

Suitable forages 2-7

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cOMMunity Dance sHOWcase - sat 23 Mar

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

A fun evening showcasing the rich variety and qualityof dance created by macrobert associate DanceArtists, community dance companies and our ownyouth dance companies. The showcase includesRabble, a new fun and edgy dance piece, plus a localcommunity group’s dance response to the work.

Plus workshops and demos with Scottish DanceTheatre; Scottish Ballet; and macrobert communitydance company throughout the day.

Let’sDancebig DanceDay

a big, ceLebratOry Day OF DanceFOr aLL ages.

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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 ages13+

Tumult In The Clouds

THE AGONY AND THEECSTASY OF STEVEJOBS

THU 11 APR 7:30PM £10.50 / £9 (CONC) / £7.50 (FRIENDS) /£5 (STUDENTS) / STUDENT TICKET DEAL WITH THEGOVERNMENT INSPECTOR - BUY A TICKET FOR ONESHOW AND GET BOTH FOR £6

Hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet SteveJobs and Chinese workers toiling to make our belovediPhones. Explore the legality and morality of electronicsweatshops in China, complete with armed guards,underage workers and disturbing tales of the toxiceffects of hexane in these factories. Agony shows howone man’s story might not be able to topple an empire,but it can certainly give it a righteous shove.

“An impassioned, witty wake-up call to aconsumerist population” **** The Telegraph

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THE SASH

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

A brand new production celebrating 40 years of thisScottish classic. Set in Glasgow, on the day of theOrange Walk, Bill MacWilliam, is determined that hisson, Cameron, will join him on the walk. However,prompted by his mother’s recent death, Cameronhas 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.From the company behind Gagarin Way (2011) and2012’s sell-out Dorothy Paul tour.

“I’m in raptures over Rapture” Daily Mail

Rapture Theatre Company

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

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Lakin McCarthy

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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 widely-acknowledged 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. A potentcombination making them one of the most excitingworld music groups touring today.

"Music to be quietly appreciated or furiouslydanced to" The Scotsman

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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.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company

ANDY ZALTZMAN

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

Co-star alongside John Oliver of the worldwidesmash hit podcast The Bugle, regular on BBC 5Live’s7 Day Sunday, sporadic appearer on Radio 4, andESPNCricinfo.com’s leading cricket satirist, Zaltzmancomes to macrobert following a totally sold-outone-night tour of Bangladesh’s only comedy club.

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

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

LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILYBRILLIANT SHOWS TO KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY ENTERTAINED AT ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOSTFAMILY FRIENDLY ARTS CENTRES.

THE MAN WHOPLANTED TREES

SAT 26 JAN 2:30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILYPASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19(FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF4) ETC

This multi-sensory show tells theinspiring story of a shepherd whoplants a forest, acorn by acorn,transforming a barren wasteland.As much a touching tale as it is ahilarious puppet show, The ManWho Planted Trees shows us thedifference one man (and his dog!)can make to the world.

“Laughs, heartbreak, war,regeneration, scentedbreezes, sparkling wit andthe best dog puppet ever.Perfect for children andgrown-ups. Terrific.”The Guardian

Puppet State Theatre Company

MY BROTHERTHE ROBOT

WED 3 APR 12PM & 3PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILYPASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19(FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF4) ETC

Once upon a time in the future…there will be a little girl calledBobbie. Bobbie will live with herinventor dad in a house filled withtechnology. Bobbie and her dadwill have everything they need -until one day, Bobbie announcesthat she’s lonely and she wishesshe had a little brother. So Bobbie’sdad locks himself away in his laband works day and night to createa special present for Bobbie… arobot little brother. Tall Stories(the company that brought youThe Gruffalo, Twinkle Twonkle andThe Snail and the Whale) presentsits brand new show, combininghumour, music and storytelling.

Tall Stories

THE MARK OFZORRO

SAT 6 APR 2:30PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILYPASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19(FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF4) ETC

A mysterious figure has arrived intown. A flurry of a cape, the glintof a sword and a flash of a mask;who is this baffling character? Exciting friend or formidable foe?

If you’re looking for some swashbuckling fun, come and lockswords with Zorro. Watch as ourmasked champion ricochets fromone sticky situation to another in aworld where adventure is thename and justice is the game!

Watch out for ‘Z’s scratched intothe ground, it might mark the startof a thrilling escapade...

Visible Fictions

Suitable forages 4+

Suitable forages 5+

PART OF FAMILY DAY

Suitable forages 7+

LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

CATCH ME

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

The chase is on.

The Big Bad Wolf mighthave found me, but he’llnever catch me. RedRiding Hood takes flightin this classic fairy talewith an aerial circusspin. Full of Fidget Feet’strademark playfulness,Catch Me is a stunningmix of aerial feats andtheatre. Using an originalscore and visualprojections that aremixed like a painting andcome alive around theperformers, no twoshows can ever be thesame. Come and watchas Red Riding Hood andthe Wolf swing highabove the audiencethrough a forest ofropes. Supported byCulture Ireland.

Fidget Feet Aerial DanceTheatre

HANSEL &GRETEL,AND ME

SAT 13 APR TIME TBC. FREE. AT ANOUTDOOR LOCATION -MEET AT MACROBERTBOX OFFICE

Scottish Balletcommunity performersinvite you to take amagical journey throughthe forest. Inspired bythe classic fairytaleHansel and Gretel, thisenchanting dance pieceset in a woodlandenvironment featuresan intergenerational castand is accompanied bylive music. Tickets arefree but availability islimited. To reserve yourplace contact:education@scottishballet.co.ukT: 0141 331 6285Supported by theMonument Trust andmacrobert Arts Centre.

Scottish Ballet

EAST MEETSWEST

SUN 28 APR 3PM £10 /£8 (FRIENDS) /£6.00 (CONC) / FAMILYTICKET: £29.00 (2ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)

Join Owen and Olly asthey set off on a globalmusical adventuremeeting furry pandas,Wild West cowboys andAfrican drummers on theway. With a world-classline-up of internationalmusicians this high-energy whistle-stop tourhas something for every-one - with lots of fun andjoining in, go around theworld in 60 minutes withno passports required!

Get a piece of the actionwith Owen and Olly atan exciting familydrumming workshop onSunday 21 April. 11amand 1pm. Tickets £5 orjust £2 when boughtwith a ticket for Eastmeets West.

Children’s Classic Concerts

RUMBLE INTHE JUNGLE

SAT 4 - MON 6 MAY 12PM & 3PM £11.50 / £42 (FAMILYSAVER) / £9 (GROUPS10+) / £13.50 (ADULT &BABE)

There’s a Rumble in theJungle as the SingingKettle set out on theirgreatest ever adventure,deep into theundergrowth. Follow theJungle beat on the huntfor Magical ColouredKettles and find clues forsongs that will captivateand enthrall the wholefamily. There'll be musicand mayhem, old friendsand new, with plenty tosing about along theway. Remember to comedressed as your favouritewild animal!

Singing Kettle

Suitable forages 2+

Suitable forages 4 - 14

Suitable forages 8+

Suitable forall ages

PART OF FAMILY DAY PART OF FAMILY DAY

LIVE SHOWS FOR ALL THE FAMILYLOOK OUT FOR OUR MACROBERT FAMILY SATURDAYS.

MISE -STORY OF A GIRL

SAT 11 MAY1PM & 4PM £7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS) / FAMILYPASSES: £13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19(FAMILY OF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF4) ETC

Sometimes small things happenand they are small things, but inour head they grow into hugeproblems. This is the story of of alittle girl that can’t sleep becausea small thing happened and thenthe cloud won’t leave her.This non-verbal piece mixesbeautiful puppetry, live music andanimation to tell the magical andmoving story of the night a girlcouldn’t get to sleep and theadventure she had trying.Supported by Culture Ireland aspart of Ireland’s EU PresidencyCulture Programme 2013

Branar Téatar do Pháistí

THE DAY ISWAPPED MYDAD FOR TWOGOLDFISH

WED 15 - FRI 17 MAY 10.30AM & 1:30PM /SAT 18 MAY 11AM & 2PM£7 / £5.50 (FRIENDS &SCHOOLS) / FAMILY PASSES:£13 (FAMILY OF 2); £19 (FAMILYOF 3); £25 (FAMILY OF 4) ETC

What if you wanted your bestfriend's two goldfish so much, thatyou would swap anything you hadfor them? Even your Dad...When Mum finds out, she's notbest pleased. Young audiencesare invited to take part in aninteractive promenade productionto help Tom and his sister on theirmission to get Dad back. Adaptedfor stage by Abigail Docherty froma book by Neil Gaiman and DaveMcKean and directed by Lu Kemp.

This is a promenade show, movingfrom space to space. For accessqueries, please contact Box Office

National Theatre of Scotland

MACROBERTFAMILYSATURDAYS

2013 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SAT 26 JANSAT 23 MARSAT 13 APRIL SAT 1 JUN

Our regular Family Saturdays kickoff at 11am and are packed withlive events, cinema screenings andinteractive workshops to entertainall ages. To be the first in theknow with the latest programmeupdates, sign up to oure-newsletter atmacrobert.org/enews

macrobert presents

Suitable forages 7+

Suitable forall ages

Suitable forages 6+

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.

YDance Routes

DESTINATIONSSAT 23 FEB 7:30PM£6 / £4 (CONC)14 of the best Scottish youth dance companies perform in an inspiring evening of dance.

THINK DANCINGSUN 24 FEB, WED 24 APR & THU 25 APRIL 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.

SNOW WHITE AND THE NOT SO LITTLE DWARVESSAT 2 & SUN 3 MAR 2PM (SAT & SUN), 7PM (SAT ONLY)£8 / £6 (CONC) / £24 (FAMILY TICKET)Pupils from Alloa Ballet Company and Stirling Academy of Dance participate in a display based on the traditionaltale of Snow White; showcasing jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary.

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society present

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSELTUE 12 – SAT 16 MAR 7:30PM (2:30PM MATINEE WED & SAT)£17 / £15Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society present the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, featuring hit songsJune Is Bustin’ Out All Over and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

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.

HIRE MACROBERT“Brilliant venue, helpful staff, creative feel” Symposium Delegate, Autumn 2012Renowned for our artistic and cinematic programme, macrobert’s welcoming environment is the ideal host foryour event. Our deceptive venue has to be seen to be believed, so why not call and arrange a viewing to see howwe can make your event extra special.

Our café bar can provide a delicious range of reception, buffet and sit-down meal options for a broad spectrum oftastes and budgets.

To find out more about hosting your next event at macrobert or to arrange to view our spaces please contact ourEvents Manager Lucinda on 01786 467 153 / Lucinda.bray@macrobert.org

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MACROBERT CAFÉ BAROPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, MACROBERT CAFÉ BAR IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX BEFORETHE SHOW OR FILM, CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY OR JUST UNWIND.

Our seasonally changing menu boasts a freshly preparedselection of light bites, main dishes, desserts and dailyspecials (available Tuesday - Sunday), plus regularspecial events including our hugely popular Curry &Movie nights.

Our well-stocked bar offers fairtrade coffee, loose-leafSuki tea plus a well-chosen wine list and draught beers.

One of the most family friendly venues in the area, wehave a dedicated children’s menu of wholesome,homemade meals.

Tables can be pre-booked and pre-orders can be taken forthose in a hurry.

To contact our friendly and helpful Café Bar staff pleasecall 01786 466610

Free WiFi

Did youknow you can take

any alcoholic or cold

soft drink from ourCafé Bar intoour theatresand cinema?

ThatFestival

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COMING THIS OCTOBER

macrobert’s big festival of livemusic, performance, cinema andhappenings. Special ticket dealsfor ages 26 & under.

www.macrobert.org/thatfest

Beauty and theBeastWritten By Johnny McKnight

27 Nov 2013 - 5 Jan 2014

Groups On Sale: Mon 18 Febfriends Priority Booking: Fri 29 MarGeneral On Sale: Sat 6 April

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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

friend Get friendlywith macrobertBecome a friend for only £30 a year

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MACROBERT FILMHOUSE A TRUE HUB FOR FILM IN STIRLING.

macrobert Filmhouse is a true hub for film in Stirling. From thelatest blockbusters to global cinema, via classic movies and bigscreen documentaries, our Filmhouse offers a wide range ofscreenings to suit all filmic tastes.

Our weekly Kids Film Club and Parent and Toddler screenings bring you some of thebiggest family movies around for a multiplex-beating £1.50 per person. If you fancy a leisurlyafternoon, join us every Wednesday at 2.30pm for the Midweek Matinee, where you can enjoyone of that month’s top film choices plus a tea / coffee for just £2.50!

For all the latest programme news, visit

www.macrobert.org/cinema

JANUARY17 THU STICK GRANNY ON THE ROOF-RACK 7:30PM23 WED THE ALISTAIR MCCULLOCH TRIO 7PM26 SAT FAMILY DAY FROM 11AM26 SAT THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES 2:30PM

FEBRUARY2 SAT THE NUTCRACKER 7:30PM 3 SUN THE NUTCRACKER 2:30PM8 FRI IN AN ALIEN LANDSCAPE 7:30PM15 FRI - 16 SAT MURDER, MARPLE AND ME 7:30PM22 FRI CRAIG HILL: JOCK’S TRAP! 7:30PM24 SUN SNJO: MILES AHEAD & BIRTH OF THE COOL 7:30PM

MARCH7 THU JACKIE KAY 6:30PM20 WED LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: ENSO TBC20 WED LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: OUT OF HIS SKIN 7:30PM22 FRI LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: RAPUNZEL 7PM23 SAT LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: INNOCENCE 2PM23 SAT LET’S DANCE FESTIVAL: COMMUNITY DANCE SHOWCASE 7:30PM28 THU AUSTEN’S WOMEN 7:30PM 29 FRI JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH: OUT OF OUR SHEDS 8PM

APRIL2 TUE - 3 WED THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR 7:30PM3 WED MY BROTHER THE ROBOT 12PM & 3PM6 SAT THE MARK OF ZORRO 2:30PM9 TUE CHRIS ADDISON: THE TIME IS NOW, AGAIN 8PM11 THU THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS 7:30PM13 SAT FAMILY DAY FROM 11AM13 SAT CATCH ME 2PM13 SAT SCOTTISH BALLET: HANSEL & GRETEL, AND ME TBC19 FRI FLEETO / WEE ANDY 7:30PM28 SUN CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS: EAST MEETS WEST 3PM

MAY2 THU JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW 8PM4 SAT - 6 MON SINGING KETTLE: RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 12PM & 3PM10 FRI THE SASH 7:30PM11 SAT MISE 1PM & 4PM15 WED - 17 FRI THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 10.30AM & 1.30PM18 SAT THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH 11AM & 2PM18 SAT SALSA CELTICA 8PM22 WED THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 7:30PM23 THU ANDY ZALTZMAN 8PM

JUNE1 SAT FAMILY DAY FROM 11AM20 THU THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)[REVISED] 7:30PM

Diary January - June 2013

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

FIND USUniversity of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA

macrobert is situated at the heart of the University of Stirling’sbeautiful campus. There is parking on the campus. Frequentbuses from Stirling town centre and the train station drop youright at our door. For all public transport options call TravelineScotland at 0871 200 22 33 or visitwww.travelinescotland.com

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