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Ticket pricesThe following colour codes are used in the brochure.

Full priceConcession*Students & under 18sFamily Saver Ticket**

How to bookOnline www.macrobert.orgPhone 01786 466666In person macrobert, University of Stirling

Stirling, FK9 4LA

Box office opening hoursMon - Sat 9.00am to 8.30pmSun 10.00am to 8.30pm

You can also book tickets for our shows at the Albert Halls and the Tolbooth in Stirling.

*Concessions apply to senior citizens, people with a disability (plus carer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimantsand full-time students & under 18s (if there is no special students and under 18s or childrenʼs price). Proof of eligibilityis required.

**Price for four tickets including up to two adults

Group bookingsWe offer you one free ticket with every ten tickets (15 for pantos) purchased.

mac CardGet 10% off all ticket prices (up to 4 tickets per show) at the treehouse and macrobert classes, on hot food and hot drinks inour cafébar and on merchandise with your mac Card. Please ask our friendly box office staff for further information or checkwww.macrobert.org/maccard

Please Noteo Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the event of cancellation by macrobert.o Latecomers may not be admitted, please give yourself plenty of time to arrive. Weekday matinee parking can be

difficult, please leave extra time to find a space.o We reserve the right to relocate shows from the mainhouse to a smaller venue. In such cases seating will

be unreserved.o The use of cameras and recording equipment is not permitted.o 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.

If you would like a large print version of this brochure, you can [email protected], call 01786 466666, download it online atwww.macrobert.org or ask at the box office.Key to macrobert performance spacesThroughout the brochure you will noticenumbered icons for our different performancespaces. These indicate in which macrobertspaces events will take place.

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FEARLESS & UNIQUE - for 40 years!I am delighted and excited to present you a jam-packed programmeof events at macrobert in my first full season as Artistic Director.

As macrobert is turning 40 this year we are looking forward topartying with you, celebrating everything at macrobert that isunique: we really believe that there is something for everybody.So please take the time to flick through the pages to find theshows and events that you will enjoy with your family and friends.Be as fearless as we are: try something completely different.macrobert is about new ideas and experiences, and you will bepleasantly surprised by what you find!

With a new look and feel for the brochure we are also introducinga number of new ideas to guide your own experience at macrobert. Watch out for

‘macrobert Midweek’, where we add special themed food menus and other surprises in ourcafébar to the package to make your visit a very special experience. ‘macrobert Young Voices’celebrates what young people have to say through the arts; whether this is theatre, dance orfilm. We have introduced a special Early Bird discount for some shows, so book early to savesome money. As we fully believe in the uniqueness and quality of our shows, we give you theopportunity to try some of our events first. Look out for ‘Try macrobert’ performances,marked with the ‘Try macrobert’ icon, where you can decide after the show whether you arefully satisfied, or want a ticket for another show.

All of this sits alongside some of the best programming for children and young people inScotland, presented in a relaxing family friendly venue with facilities second to none.

We look forward to welcoming you very soon.

Liam SinclairArtistic Director

How to use this brochureLook out for these icons. They will tell you more about each show and make it easier to choose.

Home-grown Scottish Talent

Scottish Premiere

Get £1 off your ticket if you book before 24/01/2011

Buy three tickets to different shows marked with this icon and get a fourth free

This show is family friendly

This show is especially suitable for younger audiences

Try macrobert - We give you a chance to try this show. If you are not fully satisfied after the performance, we will exchange your tickets for another show (limited availability, terms & conditions apply)

macrobert Midweek offers you more than just a ticket: with special menus we celebrate shows marked with this symbol, check macrobert.org/midweek for details

If you donʼt have a babysitter, our treehouse is open for the younger members of your family, six weeks to twelve years, during these performances

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Craig Hill: Why Don’t YouCome Down The Front?CHiLL Productions & MZA

Be prepared for a deliciously wicked evening ofno-holds-barred, infectiously spontaneous funas Scotland's favourite kilted treasure makes awelcome return to macrobert. Get ready for a high-energy non-stop spate of gags, audience-directedinvective (in the nicest possible way) and deadly-accurate take-offs of various chanteuses. A trueaudience favourite at the Edinburgh FestivalFringe since 2002, Craig has sold out his showsever since, so get in quick to get your ticket for agreat night out in those cold winter days!

Dance

Romeo & JulietBallet West

Ballet West has developed a significant reputationin producing very high quality classical ballet, withloyal audiences throughout Scotland and abroad.After their huge success The Nutcracker BalletWest returns to macrobert, this time withShakespeareʼs enduring tale of passion, murderand tragedy in medieval Verona, danced toProkofievʼs highly emotional score. Produced bythe same successful team that has developed thecompanyʼs recent productions including directorKenn Burke, as well as principal dancersSara-Maria Smith as Julia and Jonathan Bartonas Romeo, you can enjoy this timeless balletclassic with the whole family before it heads offon tour to inspire audiences in China.

ʻRiotously funny… He is that rare thing,a naturally funny comedianʼ The Independent

ʻVery Impressive… Catch them if you can!ʼPerthshire Advertiser on The Nutcracker

approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)

suitable for ages 16+

Fri 21 Jan 8.00pm

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approx. 2 hours (incl. interval)

suitable for all ages

Sat 22 Jan 8.00pm

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macrobert.org/craighill

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Like this? Try these: Hardeep Singh Kohli,Daniel Sloss

£15 £13

Like this? Try these: Danish Dance Theatre,Letters from America

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Children’s Theatre

Mole in the HoleOily Cart

Oily Cart, well-known for brilliant and originaltheatre for children, are back at macrobert with apromenade show especially for 3-6 year olds, theirfamilies and friends, written by Tim Webb. Meetthe Mole family in their cosy underground home,a wonderland with delights underfoot, popping outfrom the walls and even down from the ceiling.Follow them as the Musical Mole fills the cavernwith sounds as they journey to meet the SillyRabbits, the Brave Snail and even encounter someproblems that the Moles will need all your help tosolve. A true adventure for all senses, in whicheveryone will have a chance to play their part.Limited availability, please book early!

Theatre

Burns: Rough CutGavin Paul

Meet the Bard in the raw, real and edgy. He's incrisis and contradiction but at full creative stretch.Based on Donald Smith's controversial novelBetween Ourselves the show mixes live theatreand film to bring you an unfamiliar Burns for the21st Century, focussing on his stay in Edinburgh,the pivotal crisis of Burnsʼ life and career. Anintimate portrait of Burns, premiered at the 2010Edinburgh Fringe to critical acclaim, it recreateshis lost or unwritten diaries, describing Scotlandthrough his own eyes, encountering the familiarand the unexpected. Itʼs the man behind the myth,but one who wears many masks.

ʻthis is theatre which cradles its youngaudience and helps them to dreamʼ The Times onHow Long is a Piece of String

'raw, punchy and a universe away fromshortbread tins' The List

approx. 1 hour

suitable for ages 3 - 6

Tue 25 - Fri 28 Jan10.30am & 1.30pmSat 29 Jan 11.00am & 2.00pmTickets

approx. 1 hour 5 mins


Thur 27 Jan 8.00pm

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macrobert.org/oilycart

macrobert.org/burns

£6 £5

£12 £9 £6

Like this? Try these: Charlie and Lolaʼs BestBestest Play, Suitcase Circus

Like this? Try these: Blackout, King ofScotland, Gagarin Way

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SICKTheatre Modo

Starring Suzie Ferguson, SICK is a playful,powerful and poignant clown show which followsa patient through the absurdities of imposedroutines and unexplained procedures, revealingher darkest thoughts and her wildest imaginingsas medication, boredom and illness give wings toher flights of fancy. With few words, tons of skilland humanity and a good amount of humour, SICKbrilliantly explores the experience of being sick orin hospital, which eventually catches up with us:at some stage in our life our flawed bodies finallymake clowns and fools of us all.

ʻOne of the wittiest and most incisive dissectionsof the pains of serious illness to dateʼ The Herald

approx. 2 hours


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Fri 4 Feb 8.00pmSat 5 Feb 2.00pm & 7.00pmTickets

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macrobert.org/chinesenewyear

macrobert.org/sick

£12 £9 £6

£12 £9 £6

Like this? Try these: By the Seat of YourPants, Chouf Ouchouf, Smalltown

macrobert special event:Chinese New Year

We celebrate Chinese New Year, the mostimportant of the Chinese holidays, with greatmusic from the Filip Kimho Duo and Lion Dancingfrom the Hong Lok Lion Dance Troupe. Possiblythe world's only duo with the unique combinationof the traditional Chinese dulcimer (Yangchʼin) anda soprano saxophone, Filip Kimho Duo's debutalbum Runaway Horses has received high acclaimby music critics and wowed audiences in bothChina and Western countries. Established by SifuSe Kan Chan in 2001 to promote Chinese culture,Glasgow based Hong Lok Dragon and LionDancing Troupe is led by artists who have workedwith some of the world's leading figures in LionDancing. They compete in competitions acrossthe world and perform extensively in Scotland.

ʻravishingly full of textures, feelings and styles,and beautifully constructed. Totally adored it.ʼMark Cousins on Filip Kimho Duo

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Daniel Sloss:My GenerationPPlluuss ssppeecciiaall gguueesstt CChhrriiss FFoorrbbeessLive Nation and MZA

After his successful gig at mFEST in 2010, DanielSloss, Scotlandʼs youngest comic prodigy andtypical half-man-half-Xbox, hormone-riddenteenager, is back at macrobert by popular demand.Doing stand-up when he was just 16, he is one ofthe youngest-ever So You Think Youʼre Funny?finalists, he wrote for Frankie Boyle on BBCʼsMock the Week and sold out his first solo show atthe Edinburgh Fringe - all before he started toshave. Fresh from his stint at Michael McIntyre'sComedy Roadshow and his second completelysold-out Fringe season he is back with a show fullof revealing hilarious insights into being a teenager.

Dance/Theatre

7734Jasmin Vardimon Company

After sell-out performances in the UK andinternationally award-winning choreographer,director and Sadlerʼs Wells associate JasminVardimon returns to macrobert with the Scottishpremiere of 7734. Dramatically epic in scale andcontent, 7734 features stunning designs, live videoand a richly diverse soundtrack, ranging fromWagner and Shostakovich to Brian Eno andDeathprod. Powerful, impassioned, moving andoriginal, Vardimon's visceral choreographydramatically merges text, music and awe-inspiringperformances by a nine-strong company ofinternational performers, questioning the humanforces and weaknesses that have manufacturedhell on earth.

ʻStar of the future... Charming, self-deprecatingand genuinely funnyʼ Time Out

ʻPacked tight with striking images. Edgy,extremely clever' The Times

approx. 1 hour 50 mins(incl. interval)


Sat 5 Feb 8.00pm

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approx. 2 hours 15 mins(incl. interval)


Sat 12 Feb 8.00pm

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macrobert.org/danielsloss

macrobert.org/7734

£12 £9 £6

£9.50 £8.50

Like this? Try these: Craig Hill, RaymondMearns, Hardeep Singh Kohli

Like this? Try these: Humanimalia, Lettersfrom America, Chouf Ouchouf

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Danish Dance TheatreDance Touring Partnership

Danish Dance Theatre, one of the foremostcontemporary Scandinavian dance companies ledby UK-born artistic director Tim Rushton, makes itsScottish debut with a powerful triple bill. TimRushton's unique choreography combines theclassical lines of ballet with the power of moderndance and captivates both critics and audiences.CaDance is an exciting testosterone-fuelledcompetition between the five male dancers, drivenby Andy Papeʼs thrilling score which is performedlive by two drummers onstage. Enigma layerspowerful, beautiful and sensual duets as thedancers strive to understand each other, and inKridt (Chalk) a man on the verge of death remembershis life, told by the people he has known.


The Dust ManLyngo Theatre

Have you ever thought about whatʼs on the otherside of the mirror? Itʼs the place where dreamscome from, all light and floaty, and itʼs where theDust Man, with his cat Nero, goes to collect themfor you. At bedtime he reaches out, takes youby the hand and you fly off on the wind to dreamtogether. So put on your pyjamas, brush yourteeth, turn out your night-light and slip throughinto their back-to-front world. Written, directed anddesigned with stunning stage illusions by MarcelloChiarenza, this show is set to amaze and delightyou with live music from Carlo Capelli and brilliantclowning from Patrick Lynch.

ʻTim Rushtonʼs dances strike likea thunderclap.ʼ The Boston Globe

ʻan intriguing, even reassuring, dreamtimethat's also a celebration of theatre itself.ʼ The Herald

approx. 1 hours 30mins(incl. interval)


Fri 18 Feb 8.00pm (plus postshow discussion)Sat 19 Feb 8.00pm Tickets

approx. 50 mins


Sat 19 Feb 11.00am & 2.00pmSun 20 Feb 11.00amTickets

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Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and theDanish Arts Council Committee for the Performing Arts. Danish DanceTheatre is supported by the Danish Ministry of Culture

macrobert.org/danishdance

macrobert.org/lyngo

Like this? Try these: Romeo & Juliet, 7734,Letters from America

Like this? Try these: Caged, By the Seat ofYour Pants, SDT Interactive

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Gagarin WayRapture Theatre

A modern classic written by Gregory Burke (BlackWatch), Gagarin Way marks the tenth anniversaryof acclaimed Scottish company Rapture Theatre.Two disgruntled factory workers kidnap a visitingcompany executive to make a point - but whatexactly is their point? And have they both the sameagenda? The jokes come thick and fast in thispolitically charged satirical thriller about a humanheist that goes tragically wrong. Earthy adultlanguage and high comedy combine to make fora wickedly cruel and deliciously funny night atthe theatre, starring Dave Anderson and JimmyChisholm.

ʻGregory Burke's blistering, brilliant, crazilyconfident first playʼ The Guardian



Fri 25 Feb 8.00pm

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Like this? Try these: King of Scotland,Blackout, Burns: Rough Cut

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macrobert youngvoices: febfestShowcasing the innovative work of macrobert's youth groups and now in itsfourth year, febfest (originally held in February) has grown into a festival thatpresents inspiring theatre, dance, film, master-class workshops and live musicsessions over an action-packed weekend. This yearʼs febfest will doubtlesslyintrigue, excite and captivate your imagination. To see any of the performances,you can buy a festival pass for only £6. Please note, some performances havelimited capacity, so ensure you arrive in good time. macrobert.org/febfest

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VIPmacrobert Youth Theatre 3A major celebrity is going to be visiting macrobert any day now. You have definitely heard of this person, and now you havea chance to be in the same room, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Keep your eyes peeled, but please keep it under your hat!The VIP may be spotted in the cafébar and foyer at macrobert at the times listed below.

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 March 5.00pm

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Gotta Gomacrobert Youth Theatre 4What would you say to someone, knowing it was the very last time you were to see them? Good bye? Good luck? Goodriddance? Didnʼt someone say the last goodbye isn't like finishing a book, as there are always loose ends? Good grief,suppose we all got to go sometime. A devised piece, a sweet little dirge, about wondering what it means to never seesomeone or something again.


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Doorways and Windowsmacrobert Youth Theatre 5Join us and explore the doorways and windows of macrobert. Who knows what you may see, whose lives you might spyinto, what secrets you may uncover? Anything could happen, so be prepared. Sometimes things are not all they seem. Itall depends on your point of view! Doorways and Windows is a short promenade performance and capacity may be limited,so please arrive early!


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Perchance to Dreammacrobert Youth Theatre 6Lights out! The day is over, and chat subsides into midnight whispers, whispers morph into yawns, yawns that beckon sleep.Their minds are unleashed with unimagined potential, time and events are unpredictable, roller-coaster and collide together.Nothing is as it seems! Welcome to the sleep over. Perchance to Dream, devised and presented by macrobert Youth Theatre6, explores the concept of dreams and fairy tales, and which meanings, if any, they hold.

Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 March 6.30pm & 7.30pm

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DanceUrbanitemacrobert Junior Street Dance CrewGrooving to the latest tunes and featuring some of the U R Part graffiti art project from mFEST, the macrobert Junior StreetDance Crew will mesmerise you with their abilities and creativity. The dancers will perform in non-conventional spaces to echothe spontaneity of street culture.Saturday 5 March 5.00pm

Dance/TheatreReel Fearmacrobert Street Dance Crew/macrobert Young Film CrewWhat are you most afraid of? Reel Fear, a site-specific show, is an exploration of the groupʼs desire to investigate their darkerside, the concept of doppelgänger, alter egos and fear. This collaborative piece uses film, music, sound effects, dance andphysical theatre to stimulate the senses in order to evoke these feelings to the audience. Besides raising questions about realfear versus irrational fear, it is also a reflection on the reasons why we get so much pleasure from watching horror films inorder to instil fear.Friday 4 - Saturday 5 March 6.00pm

febfest Young Companies Double and Triple BillYou can watch the following shows as a dynamic double and triple bill, presenting you an exciting mix of theatre and dance onour main stage.

Double Bill: LUCID & BassettFriday 4 March 8.30pm

Triple Bill: LUCID, The House of Dvoratrelundar & BassettSaturday 5 March 8.30pm

DanceLUCIDmacrobert Youth Dance CompanyLUCID will explore the thin line between reality and dreams: the hidden meanings behind dreams, and how experiences andfeelings in a personʼs life can cause them to dream in a certain way. Driven creatively by the group, the show will also give theyoung dancers the opportunity to analyse their own dreams: how these change throughout certain points in their life and whatfactors trigger those changes.

TheatreBassett (Part of National Theatre Connections 2011)macrobert Young CompanyThe citizenship class at Wootton Bassett School and the supply teacher have gone a bit nuts, doing a runner and lockingthe pupils in. Thatʼs bad enough, but tensions are higher today than normal; a day when only yards from their confinementa repatriation of fallen British soldiers is happening along the high street - as it has over a hundred times before through thisquiet Wiltshire town. And this one is more personal than most. Bassett is a pacy, funny and exhausting look at young peoplewho are starting to ask questions about these conflicts, their country and themselves.

DanceThe House of Dvoratrelundarmacrobert Youth Dance Company, SDT CL Youth Dance Company, Fusion: citymoves andOn The Runn ProductionsA new collaborative piece, directed by Alan Greig with choreography by Laura Smith, Lorraine Jamieson, Lynn Brown andKatie Simon and the dancers. Please check macrobert.org/febfest for more information.

TheatreAAllllooaa GGrroouuppMeeting every Friday at macrobert, the Alloa Group will give you a short presentation of their work. Fun, inspiring and truthful,this show will give you an insight into the participants' hopes, dreams and views of the world, using music and movement.Friday 4 March 5.00pm

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Raymond Mearns:Scottish Comedy Tour

Fresh from his appearances on BBCʼs LimmyʼsShow, Raymond has decided to bring somemuch-needed mirth and merriment. And hedefinitely is the man for the job. One of the mostexperienced and funniest stand-ups in the UK, heregularly headlines and comperes the biggestcomedy venues up and down the country,performing sell-out shows at the Edinburgh FringeFestival, the Glasgow International ComedyFestival and the prestigious New York UndergroundComedy Festival. Whether engaged in hilariousaudience interaction or simply sending down moregags per minute than a Glasgow circuit judge,Raymondʼs shows are not to be missed.

ʻA genuine improvisational geniusʼ Frankie Boyle approx. 1 hour 40 mins


Sun 6 Mar 8.00pm

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macrobert.org/mearns

£15 £13

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Letters from AmericaScottish Dance Theatre

Celebrating its 25th anniversary and premieringtwo brand-new works from American choreographers,Scotland's national contemporary dance companyreturns to macrobert with Lay Me Down Safe,choreographed by Kate Weare, and Khaos,choreographed by Benjamin Levy. A tender forayinto our human inexperience at reckoning withdesire and loss, Lay Me Down Safe draws on theindividuality of each dancer, offering up sensuousand arresting movement. Benjamin Levyʼs newwork Khaos explores the search for balancebetween deprivation and excess.

'effortlessly superb dancing' The Herald

Like this? Try these: Danish Dance Theatre,Romeo & Juliet, 7734



Wed 9 Mar 8.00pm

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SDT InteractiveScottish Dance Theatre

This interactive matinee provides audiences witha unique insight into the creative process behinddance performances. Join in as Scottish DanceTheatreʼs artistic and technical team work alongsidethe dancers to explore how dance theatre is madeusing lights, costumes, props and excerpts ofcurrent works. Especially created for everyoneinterested in learning more about dance, SDTInteractive allows the audience to ask questionsthroughout the session. Both individuals andschool/college groups are all welcome to enjoythis event, and if you book 15 or more tickets, youqualify for a free workshop at your school, collegeor group venue.

ʻSDT Interactive was amazing! A great insightinto contemporary dance.ʼ School Pupil 2008

approx. 1 hour


Thur 10 Mar 1.00pm

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Like this? Try these: Danish Dance Theatre,Romeo & Juliet, 7734

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SmalltownRandom Accomplice

Things are about to get a whole lot crazy! Writtenby three of Scotland's most dynamic writers,Johnny McKnight, D.C. Jackson and DouglasMaxwell, Smalltown tells the unexpected tales ofwhat happens when a polluted water supply turnsits residents crazy: from zombies in the frozen foodaisle, to oversexed teenagers releasing the animalwithin, to a dangerous game of Russian Rouletteon Girvan beach. Unleashing all sorts of comediccarnage, Smalltown is a thrilling and downright hilarious roller-coaster of a show from the companythat excited Scotland with Promises Promises andthe Little Johnny Trilogy. Find yourself trapped inthree separate stories of smalltown life before youdecide how the story ends!

ʻwickedly funny… shifts into something soprofoundly sincere and moving it invitesunexpected tears.ʼ The Herald on Little Johnnyʼs Big GayWedding



Sat 12 Mar 8.00pm

Tickets

macrobert.org/smalltown

Like this? Try these: SICK, King of Scotland,Spring Awakening

£12 £9 £6

Children's Theatre

Suitcase CircusFolded Feather

Pick of the Day at the 2009 Glastonbury Festival,Suitcase Circus is a delightfully heart-warmingand interactive family-friendly puppetry spectacular.Meet Wobulous Discombobulous, the anarchicsock, as he presents a line up of extraordinarilytalented performing objects, all with their ownunique and captivating storylines. Suitcase Circusfeatures the most unlikely of performers includingthe world's only acrobatic potato sack, a daredevilski glove, an incredible dancing milkshake straw,the hypnotic tie snake Windsor Knot, and thelovable yet bizarre magical Mexican hat Timrek.As with all quality circuses, it is accompanied bywonderful live music.

'Suitcase Circus are outstanding.' Time Out London approx. 1 hour


Sun 13 Mar12noon & 3.00pm

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macrobert.org/suitcasecircus

£6 £5

Like this? Try these: By the Seat of YourPants, Charlie and Lolaʼs Best Bestest Play,Mole in the Hole

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An Evening withKurt EllingScottish National Jazz Orchestra

Having won the 2010 Grammy Award for BestVocal Jazz Album, Kurt Elling is a virtuoso jazzvocalist who sings with both astonishing technicalmastery and huge emotional depth. Elling is joiningthe Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, the creativedriving force of jazz in Scotland. Directed byacclaimed saxophonist, composer and arrangerTommy Smith, the orchestra will create the perfectsetting for Ellingʼs superb original material and thrillinginterpretations of the Great American Songbook.

'a rich baritone that somehow combinesechoes of both Frank Sinatra and JohnColtrane' The Times

macrobert.org/snjo

approx. 2 hours(incl. interval)


Sun 13 Mar 7.30pm

Tickets£17.50 £10

Like this? Try these: Clockwork, Chinese New Year☺

We also invite you to join us for a pre-concert talk withKurt Elling from 6.45pm to 7.15pm, free to all ticket holders.Free tickets for under 16s accompanied byan adult

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Mother Courage andHer ChildrenBirds of Paradise Theatre in association with PaisleyArts Centre

Set in the Thirty Years' War, this exciting newversion by Tom Leonard, directed by MorvenGregor, will reflect on the enduring relevanceof Brechtʼs classic play Mother Courage and HerChildren. With minimal and spacious staging itfeatures sign language and projected text as itfollows Mother Courage and her three childrentravelling through the war zones, making theirliving from buying and selling whatever comesto hand. But with two strapping sons and a prettydaughter, foodstuff and uniforms arenʼt the onlycommodities the war machine is interested in.

ʻBirds of Paradise are a company who knowhow to use entertainment to maximum effectʼEdinburgh Evening News

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All performances are surtitled and audio descriptionsupport will be provided.

macrobert.org/mothercourage



Wed 16 Mar 8.00pmThur 17 Mar 10.30am

Tickets£12 £9 £6

Like this? Try these: Gagarin Way, Blackout

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HumanimaliaJanis Claxton Dance

Humanimalia is a new work inspired by JanisClaxtonʼs on-going primate research and thesuccess of the companyʼs critically acclaimedwork Enclosure 44 - Humans, which was performedin an animal enclosure at the Edinburgh Zoo,winning a Herald Angel Award in 2008. With aunique score composed by Philip Pinsky it portraysuniversal themes that are inherent in all primates.It challenges our perceptions of ʻwhoʼs watchingwhoʼ through a revealing journey of submission,dominance, repression and revelation. With asublime cast of international dancers Humanimaliareveals innate qualities and behaviours of theʻhuman animalʼ in an unforgettable andmoving performance.

ʻIt is a genius idea. It says something profoundabout the human condition, questioningwhether we are really that different fromanimals.ʼ The Independent on Enclosure 44 - Humans

macrobert.org/janisclaxton


suitable for all ages(with some partial nudity)

Thur 17 Mar 8.00pm

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Round in CirclesStarcatchers and Hazel Darwin-Edwards

Be part of a loopy journey where you can imagine,watch and play. Everything is round: hoops, loopsand spinning discs, spot lights, drums that makesurprising sounds, and a bowl that sings in a circleworld. A world where everything is round andround and round. Round in Circles is a showespecially for children aged 1 to 3 years andtheir grown-ups, created and performed by HazelDarwin-Edwards, rounded up with music byNick Paget-Tomlinson.

Like this? Try these: First Light,Suitcase Circus

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suitable for ages 1-3

Thur 24 - Sat 26 Mar11.00am and 2.00pm

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Charlie and Lola’s BestBestest PlayThe BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre productionpresented by Watershed Productions

Donʼt miss everyoneʼs favourite brother andsister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely eversowonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBCtelevision series and books by Lauren Child,adapted by Jonathan Lloyd, are brought to life bya magical mix of puppets, live action and music.2D and 3D worlds mingle as we find out if Lola willever tidy her room or if Charlie will get Lola tosleep, even though she is not sleepy and will notgo to bed. The Tigers want their bedtime milk, theDancing Dogs have borrowed Lolaʼs pyjamas,and not to mention the Ogre in the wardrobe!Whoʼd have known there were so many problemsto overcome?

ʻThis show is magic from start to finish.ʼThe HeraldCharlie and Lola ™and © Lauren Child 2005.

macrobert.org/charlieandlola



Tues 5 & Wed 6 Apr11.00am, 1.30pm & 4.00pm

Tickets£10 £38

Like this? Try these: Mole in the Hole,The Singing Kettle: Funny Farm

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By the Seat of Your PantsPlutôt La Vie

The world of three men and a chair! Nothing to bedone and nothing to do. Fritz, Franz and Rudy sitand wait. Expectation, hope, boredom and delight.Not to take things sitting down, they put their bestfeet forward to make the grade and avoid a kick inthe pants. From the creators of the enchantinglyabsurd A Clean Sweep comes a fast, visual andfunny clown show for family audiences: a hilariousexploration of relationships, slapstick and chairsas three men await their fate by the seat oftheir pants.

ʻOutstanding… clowning at its absolute verybest... if you don't have a child, borrowsomebody else'sʼ EdinburghGuide.com

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macrobert.org/pants

approx. 1 hour


Fri 8 Apr 2.00pm & 7.00pmSat 9 Apr 11.00am & 2.00pm

Tickets£6 £5

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Physical Theatre/Circus

Chouf OuchoufZimmermann & de Perrot Performed by Groupe acrobatique de Tanger

The Medina, the old quarter. Dusk falls like a shutter,then the night. Silently the walls open, and amidthe maze-like streets and along the rooftops figuresmove on secret agendas. What, or who, is in thebag? Collaborating with Swiss artists Zimmermann& de Perrot, Groupe acrobatique de Tanger returnto the UK with stunning acrobatics in their newshow that captures the danger, joy and urgency oflife in Tangiers. Watch them moving through a setthat floats apart and reassembles to represent themany faces of a bewildering and exciting landscape,taking in the old and the nearly new in search ofthe city's beating heart. Presented in collaborationwith Crying Out Loud.

ʻthey fill the stage with multiple back-flips,dizzying cartwheels, perilous human pyramidsand vaulting trampoline stunts… everyone wasspellbound.ʼ The Guardian on Taoub

macrobert.org/chouf



Saturday 16 April 8.00pmSunday 17 April 3.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

Like this? Try these: SICK, Danish Dance Theatre,visualise: reloaded

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Thur 14 Apr11.00am & 2.00pm

Tickets

approx. 45 minssuitable for ages 5+macrobert.org/cloudman

Tue 12 & Wed 13 Apr10.30am, 12noon, 2.30pm& 4.00pm

Tickets

approx. 50 minssuitable for ages 5+macrobert.org/smallworlds

Puppet Animation Festivalat macrobertThe Puppet Animation Festival offers children and their familiesopportunities to be transported to magical worlds of make-believe.Last year over 20,000 people enjoyed events all over Scotland toexperience the best of puppet theatre and animation, so join us forthis year's festival at macrobert. And if you decide to watch all threeshows, we offer you a special festival pass for only £15/£12.

Small WorldsMimika Theatre

Small Worlds is a genuinely unique integration of puppetry and animated film, creatingan unforgettable and special theatrical experience for young audiences and theirfamilies. Step inside the small world of Mimika Theatreʼs white canvas dome and intoa beautiful intimate environment. Meet five characters; a bug, a goose, a fox, a catand a six year old girl - and watch their enchanting wordless stories unfold. A magicalstory revealed through film, visual theatre and puppetry, for 5 to 11 year olds andtheir families.

ʻhad both children and adults totally engaged andmesmerized.ʼ Singapore International Childrenʼs Festival

Cloud ManAilie Cohen

Devised by Ailie Cohen and Lewis Hetherington, and featuring a blend of puppetry,storytelling and sumptuous visuals, this show tells the story of Cloudia, who hasalways had her head in the clouds. She is a cloud expert, and all her life she hasdreamt of seeing a Cloud Man, an extremely rare creature who lives a quiet life highup in the sky. Follow the clues to the summit of Cloud Mountain where the views arealways surprising. A feast especially for 5 to 7 year olds and their families, with musicand sound by Niroshini Thamber and Nik Pageat-Thomlinson.

ʻa startling imaginative feastʼThe Scotsman on Rumpelstiltskin

Wolf TalesPickled Image

With puppetry, shadows and songs this is a spectacular and hilarious exposé ofthe truth behind this classic fairy tale for all big kids over 5 who love a tasty tail.Little Red Riding Hood is out on stage telling the world the same old story aboutGrandma and the Big Bad Wolf, but are you really afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?Come backstage and meet Mr B.B. Wolf, renowned thespian and notorious villain,as he takes a break between scenes to set the record straight. Is Red Riding Hoodas innocent as she seems? Is Grandma as sweet as she claims? And as for thosethree little pigs…

ʻThe seamless, witty narrative and the funny asides create an entertaining performance for adults and children alike.ʼ Bristol 24/7

£6 £5

Mon 25 Apr12.00noon & 3.00pm

Tickets

approx. 45 minssuitable for ages 5+macrobert.org/wolftales

£6 £5

£6 £5

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macrobert.org/singingkettle

approx. 1 hour 35 mins(incl. interval)suitable for all ages

Sat 30 Apr - Mon 2 May12noon & 3.00pmTickets

£10.50 £38

Music/Children’s Theatre

The Singing Kettle:Funny FarmThe Singing Kettle

Songs youʼll be singing ʻtil the cows come home!Join Scotlandʼs number one family show in theirbrand new Funny Farm adventure. Cilla, Artie,Gary and Kevin serve up a bumper crop of top-notch sing-a-longs - songs that you wonʼt want tomiss. Meet the wackiest collection of farmyardfriends youʼll ever see. Have a picnic with Charliethe Cheeky Chicken or a mud bath with Percy thePurple Pig! Join in onstage with the hilariousSheep Dip Derby and help Bonzo the Dog searchfor a needle in a giant haystack. Thereʼs fun foreveryone, so bring your Granny too, and donʼt forgetto dress up as your favourite farmyard animal.

ʻsuperb audience participation and fabulousmusical fun creates a delightful experience thatonly the Singing Kettle can deliver every timeʼDaily Record

Like this? Try these: Charlie and Lolaʼs BestBestest Play, Mole in the Hole


CagedCatherine Wheels Theatre Company

Beauty and the Beast will never get on! He lickshis hands, stands on the toilet and runs throughthe woods. She carries a hankie, never gets mudon her shoes and always remembers to send athank you note. So how come, when she sees himrun like that, when he brings down a deer, whenthey sit at night just watching the stars, how comeher heart starts to spin? Caged is a new version ofthe classic tale Beauty and the Beast, directed byGill Robertson and written by Rob Evans, frommulti-award-winning Scottish theatre companyCatherine Wheels. A story about two peopletrapped together and finding more freedom thanthey ever imagined, recommended for all beautiesand beasts aged 8 and over.

ʻWorld class work for children and youngpeopleʼ The Herald

macrobert.org/catherinewheels



Sat 23 Apr 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Tickets£6 £5

Like this? Try these: By the Seat of YourPants, The Dust Man

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We are putting the party back into political!Scotland goes to the polls to elect its fourthdevolved government and we mark this importantday for Scotland with a variety of events at macrobert.

Part of the day is the evening performance ofBlackout, a 45-minute smack in the face with afive-strong cast of young Glaswegians, inspired bythe stories of a young offender from Easterhousenear Glasgow (see next page).

Check macrobert.org/elections forfurther details.

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macrobert.org/elections

Thur 5 May, all day

Children's Theatre

First LightStarcatchers and Matt Addicott

With few words and lots of music, First Lightis a delicate story about the magical moment whennight meets day. Between night and day, wheneverybody's asleep, they are all having fun: meetthe Man in the Moon and a woman called Dawnas they work, play and meet at sunrise. A newpiece of theatre for 0 to 2 year olds and theirguardians, created and directed by Matt Addicott.

Part of Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festivalon tour.

Like this? Try these: Round in Circles, TheSinging Kettle

macrobert.org/firstlight

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approx. 30 mins

suitable for ages 0-2

Tue 3 & Wed 4 May11.00am & 2.00pm

Tickets£6 £5

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visualise: reloadedscience made simple

A smash-hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,visualise: reloaded is a mischievous mix ofphysical theatre and live science demonstrations.science made simple, an award-winning companywith a passion for science, engineering and mathsthat specialises in highly interactive and visualpresentations that engage all ages, create a worldof wordless mystery, using everyday objects inunexpected ways, including toilet rolls, sellotape &fire. Less explanation; more exploration. Withoutthe performers saying a single word, the show isaccessible to a wide audience and was shortlistedfor a Total Theatre Award in 2007, and has touredinternationally ever since, from Austria to Azerbaijan.Come and make your own discoveries!

'It's not often children's theatre truly inspiresbut this defies anyone… inventive, wellimagined stuff that keeps a smile on your facefrom start to finish.' The Scotsman 20

macrobert.org/visualise

Like this? Try these: SDT Interactive, The Dust Man,Chouf Ouchouf

approx. 1 hoursuitable for ages 6+(contains flashing lightsand smoke effects)

Sat 7 May 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Tickets£8 £30

Physical Theatre

BlackoutThickSkin

Following a sell-out success at the 2010 EdinburghFestival Fringe, ThickSkin presents its emotionallystunning debut production of Blackout (winner ofThe Arches Brick Award 2010), by Scottish writerDavey Anderson. Under the artistic direction ofNeil Bettles (Creative Associate of Frantic Assembly),ThickSkin delivers heart-stopping visual theatrethrough a stunning combination of video designand movement that is underpinned by a compellingsound score. Inspired by the stories of a youngoffender from Easterhouse near Glasgow, Blackoutis a 45-minute smack in the face. A five-strongcast of young Glaswegians brings this play to lifewith a mix of striking physicality and Andersonʼshard-hitting text.

ʻa captivating, emotional and brilliant piece ofmodern theatre.ʼ ThreeWeeks

macrobert.org/blackout

approx. 45 mins


Thur 5 May 5.00pm & 9.00pmFri 6 May 8.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

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Hardeep Singh Kohli:Chat MasalaSeabright Productions and GildedBalloon Productions

Following the huge success of his 2010 tour TheNearly Naked Chef, Hardeep hits macrobert withthis all-new show, combining his first true lovesof cooking and chatting into a delightful andmouthwatering evening of entertainment. Theturban-sporting Glaswegian funny-man will beinterviewing special guests and local stars whilstcooking up a curry for some lucky audiencemembers to sample. Check macrobert.org/chatmasalafor guest line-ups and to request your favouritecurry be cooked on the night of the show!

ʻKohliʼs evening of cookery and anecdotes lefta reassuringly warm aftertaste.ʼ The Times

macrobert.org/chatmasala



Wed 18 May 8.00pm

Tickets£15 £13

Music

The Dolly Parton StoryAndrea Pattison and The Partoners

Paying tribute to one of the greatest icons ofpopular music, Dolly Parton, and featuring thestunning vocals, wit and charm of Andrea Pattisonbacked by an all-live four-piece band, be preparedto hear Dollyʼs most celebrated material from allstages of her career, from her early Countryclassics such as ʻCoat of Many Coloursʼ through toher later smash hits such as ʻIslands in the Streamʼand ʻ9 to 5ʼ. A musical delight not only for countryfans, combining great vocals, serious musicianshipand a much loved catalogue of songs for thewhole family.

ʻWhen I heard Andrea sing “Islands in TheStream” it could have been Dolly herselfʼDolly Parton Archive UK

macrobert.org/dollyparton



Wed 11 & Thur 12 May8.00pm

Tickets£15

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Physical Theatre/Comedy

HorseCompany FZ

Award-winning Flick Ferdinando seamlesslyunleashes a stable of unstable characters intoa deliciously dark physical comedy. Prepare toreassess how far one woman's passion for allthings equine can go, in a show where the horseobsessed becomes the horse possessed. Horsekicks the stable door open and rides barebackthrough a sexy, surprising, equestrian landscape.Flick Ferdinando's consummate performanceshifts effortlessly from theatre to choreography tocomedy with a deftness as light as her quick-firewit. If you like The League of Gentlemen with a bitof Carry On this is definitely the show for you!

ʻDelightfully wrong... refreshingly subversiveʼThe Scotsman

macrobert.org/horse

approx. 1 hour


Sat 21 May 8.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

Theatre/ Musical Theatre

ClockworkAn adaptation of an original work by Philip PullmanVisible Fictions and Scottish Opera

Have you ever imagined starting to tell a story butnot knowing how it will end? This is what happensto Fritz, who one night begins to tell a story to thetownsfolk of Glockenheim. Gathered in the tavernaround a roaring fire, safe and warm from thewinter weather, they listen, entranced. But the moreFritz unravels his tale of kings, queens and mysteriousclockwork machines, the more it comes to life. Infact, it springs to life in more ways than one! Toldthrough a captivating mix of puppetry, live action,music and singing, Clockwork takes you to a worldwhere past merges into present, life merges withmachine, and fiction becomes scarily real.

ʻVisible Fictions - the hardest working, mostinnovative theatre company creating work foryoung folk and their grown-ups on the Scottishtheatre scene.ʼ The List Hot 100

macrobert.org/clockwork



Fri 20 May2.00pm & 8.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

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King of ScotlandGlasgow Actors Theatre Company in association withthe Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Close to the 2011 Scottish Elections Iain Heggieʼsoutrageous Fringe First winning black comedyKing of Scotland hits the roads again, this time inan updated version as things have changed sincethe opening of the Scottish Parliament. Long termunemployed Tommy McMillan joins a governmentfunded retraining scheme ʻUp The Ladderʼ. Citedas a shining example of the governmentʼsemployment policies and chosen for a mediaprofile, Tommy is taken on by The Department ofUpward Mobility. The department gets more thanthey bargained for when they discover just howfar up the ladder Tommy is expecting to go.

ʻElectrifyingly written… By these bitter,obscene, bleak words you will laugh, and thenwonder how you could have done.ʼ The Guardian23

macrobert.org/kingofscotland

approx. 1 hour


Wed 25 May 8.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

Theatre

Six Black CandlesGoldfish Theatre

Take some witchcraft. Then add eight women onstage from River City and Still Game and a highlypopular novel from Scottish writer Des Dillon,which made it all the way to Russia to mesmeriseaudiences as far as Kiev. Get ready for a blackcomedy that sold out its entire run and stunnedEdinburgh audiences and critics equally. Six sisters,their maw and granny gather to take revenge bywitchcraft on Carolineʼs wayward husband. Sixblack candles, one black affronted maw, two gallonsof vodka, one crazy old Irish granny, a pile of burningboxer shorts, barrels of bickering, a hit-man, apentangle and a frozen head in the fridge, plusone adulterous husband and one unsuspectingCatholic priest.

ʻunpretentious, popular theatre at itsdeliriously enjoyable bestʼ The Guardian

macrobert.org/sixblackcandles



Sun 22 May 8.00pm

Tickets£12 £9 £6

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Like this? Try these: Six Black Candles,Smalltown

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Children's Theatre

One Little WordM6 Theatre Company

Directed by Andy Manley (White) and with abeautiful soundtrack by Tayo Akinbode OneLittle Word is a show especially created for youngchildren, and contains only one spoken word.We meet two characters who play together,exploring a new space, new objects, dressing upand taking turns - but struggles arise when one ofthem wants to be the only captain of the ship! OneLittle Word is a beautiful and gentle story offriendship, power struggles and creative play.

ʻMagicalʼ The Stage

macrobert.org/oneword

approx. 40 mins


Fri 27 - Sun 29 May11.00am & 2.00pmTickets

£6 £5

Musical Theatre

Spring AwakeningSell a Door Theatre Company

macrobert is proud to welcome award-winning Sella Door Theatre Company with the first everUK tour of Spring Awakening, a rock musicaladaptation of the controversial 1891 German playof the same title by Frank Wedekind. A cult musical,it explores the confusion and desperation thatensue when the onrushing tide of hormones meetsthe ignorance of children raised by parents tooembarrassed or prudish to discuss what those newurges signify. Spring Awakening has proved itspopularity worldwide winning eight Tony Awards in2007, including best musical, best book and score,four Drama Desk Awards and four Olivier Awardsfor it's London production.

'We are seeing the future of musical theatreand what a future it is' Broadway Baby on Six Ways

macrobert.org/selladoor



Thur 26 - Sat 28 May8.00pm

Tickets£15 £12 £10

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Music

The Name of the GameArrival UK

Get ready to party (in spandex) with the one of thegreatest Abba tribute bands. A full-live spectacular,selling out in 16 countries across the globe to over50 million people on stage and television is comingto macrobert. Sing-a-long to all your favouritesfrom one of the greatest bands on earth with afour-piece live band and video projection screen,bursting with the same energy that amazed thecrowds and left them shouting for more in theseventies. Add a stunning collection of authenticreplica costumes and you are in for theperfect night out!

WALLS

Artlink Central in partnership withStirling Council Childrenʼs Servicesare pleased to present WALLS, anexhibition of visual artwork producedby selected children from fiveprimary schools and one highschool in Stirling as part of theirArts and Social Inclusion Programme.

Tue 18 - Sun 30 Janadmission free

ʻSimply the best Abba Show I have seen barnoneʼ The Stage

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macrobert.org/nameofthegame

approx. 2 hours 10 minutes(incl. interval)


Thur 30 June 8.00pm

Tickets£15

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A Right Blether

Scotlandʼs Commissioner for childrenand young people has been havinga right blether with thousands ofScotlandʼs under 18 year olds toestablish the four most importantthings he should be working ontheir behalf over the next fouryears. This exhibition highlightsthe milestones of that journeyand the conversations he hasbeen having.

Wed 2 - Sun 13 Febadmission free

CreativityMatters

An inspirational exhibition of artwork created by children fromschools throughout the StirlingCouncil area during 2010 and2011. The work has been createdwith support from Stirling'sSpecialist Teachers of Art andDesign and the Class Teachers.

Sat 7 - Tue 31 Mayadmission free

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E X H I B I T I O N s

macrobert.org/treehouse

macrobert.org/youthgroups

macrobertCreativeLearningtreehouse

macrobert's very own registered childcare space treehouse is openfrom Monday to Friday 9.15am to 1.15pm. Children aged 6 weeksto 12 years can explore their creativity through play, arts and craftsin a bright and inspiring environment with qualified childcareprofessionals, for only £5 per child per hour. treehouse also opensduring holidays to host themed art factories and at weekends forparties. In addition we are re-introducing creche sessions to runalongside a small selection of performances and films for the youngermembers of your family or group to attend while you enjoy a show.Look for the treehouse symbol in the brochure. Please phone01786 466666 for more information or visit macrobert.org/treehouse

Dance, drama and film classes

Our professional dance, drama and film artists hold weeklyclasses during school term-time for children and young peoplein Primary 2 to Secondary 6. For details and availability of weeklyclasses and holiday projects check www.macrobert.org/youthgroups

Schools & nurseries

macrobert offers a wide range of performances that tie in with thecurriculum. Special ticket discounts for schools apply to most of ourperformances. We can tailor pre or post performance workshops to theneeds of your class, either in one of our spaces at macrobert or in yourown space. In addition we can offer backstage tours, to find out moreplease visit macrobert.org/education

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macrobert is available to hire. To find out more about hosting yournext event at macrobert or to arrange to be shown around, pleasecontact our Events Manager Kate Timperley by phone at 01786467153 or by email to [email protected]

macrobert Hired Events

Sat 15 Jan7.00pm

Tickets

approx. 3 hours(incl. interval)plus aftershow party

macrobert.org/eilidhbrown

£25

macrobert PartiesBook a birthday party with a twist at macrobert! We have a wideselection of party options available tailored to different ages.Please visit www.macrobert.org/parties or call 01786 466666 forfurther information.

Music/Comedy

The Eilidh Brown Memorial Concert

A night to remember, celebrate and pay tribute to Eilidh Brown - a beautifulgirl who must never be forgotten. Get ready for an exceptional eveningbringing together some of Scotlandʼs finest talent, including headlinersJon Fratelli (The Fratellis and Codeine Velvet Club) and Billy Boyd (LordOf The Rings), alongside Mark Cox and Jane McGarry of Still Game, withtheir very own brand of humour. A bunch of other well-known faces willguarantee an evening full of entertainment, all doing their best to raisemoney for The Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund, set up by Eilidhʼs family in hermemory and helping young people suffering from cancer. The family nowhope to raise enough money to buy or build respite accommodation in theStirling area for families touched by cancer, and you can do your bit withbuying a ticket to join us for this one-off celebration, closed by a free afterparty with DJs in the macrobert foyer.

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Road Show

Safe Drive Stay AliveYoung inexperienced motorists are at the highest risk of serious roadaccidents. Safe Drive Stay Alive is a hard-hitting road show aimed atsteering school children away from taking risks behind the wheel in aneffort to persuade teens to be careful. The event includes accounts fromreal-life victims as well as staff from the emergency services and NHSwho give the audience a fact-based account of what part they play inserious road collisions. A free but ticketed event, so please get yourtickets in advance.

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Think DancingActive Stirling

Schools from throughout Stirling take part in this exiting initiative. Volunteersfrom each school are trained and supported by the Active Stirling team tocreate a dance in collaboration with the pupils. This performance is theculmination of this dynamic project.

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Rockfest 2011Liberty Music

A new rock festival for Stirling, featuring ten up and coming bands fromacross Scotland playing rock, metal, punk, emo, indie and glam rock. Agreat night out for all music fans, kids under 11 years must be accompaniedby an adult. A percentage of proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK.

Theatre

SUDS ShowStirling University Drama Society

With great past successes such as The Crucible, The Importance ofBeing Earnest, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more recently NoisesOff, SUDS, the Universityʼs drama group, will excite you with great dramaand comedy! Check macrobert.org/sudstheatre for further details.

Thur 3 Feb7.00pm

Tickets free


macrobert.org/safedrive

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Tue 8 Feb 7.00pmTue 26 & Wed27 Apr 7.00pm

Tickets


macrobert.org/activestirling1

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Sat 26 Feb6.30pm

Tickets

approx. 4 hours

macrobert.org/rockfest

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duration tbc

macrobert.org/sudstheatre

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Dance

Forth Valley Schools DanceCompetitionMore than 500 pupils from across Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshirewill take to the stage to compete in the fourth annual Forth Valley SchoolsDance Competition, with the junior dancers (S1-S3) dazzling audiencesand judges with their creative choreography on 14 March, and the seniordancers (S4-S6) setting the stage alight with their polished performanceson 15 March. Buy your tickets early; the last three years have been atotal sell-out!

Dance

Alice in WonderlandAlloa Ballet Company and Stirling Academy of Dance

Over 180 pupils aged between two and 28 from all over Stirling andClackmannanshire take part in this dance extravaganza. Showing offtheir wide range of dance styles from tap, street jazz, modern, musicaltheatre to classical ballet in the first half, the second half will excite youwith the brand-new one act ballet Alice in Wonderland.

Dance

DecadanceDance Connection

The Dance Connection's 250 pupils will be celebrating their 10thanniversary in style. Talented dancers from all over central Scotland willbe tapping, twirling and twisting to music from The Blues Brothers, WeWill Rock You, Michael Buble plus a special old-skool Streetdance mix.Book early to avoid disappointment, many previous shows have beencomplete sell-outs.

Musical

The Music ManStirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society

An affectionate paean to small-town USA, a long gone era, MeredithWillsonʼs The Music Man follows fast-talking travelling salesman HaroldHill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments anduniforms for a boysʼ band he vows to organize, despite not being able todifferentiate a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with thecash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms himinto a respectable citizen by curtainʼs fall. This award-winning andcritically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution withquirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and anostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimentalballads that have become popular standards.

Mon 14 & Tue 15 Mar7.00pm

Tickets

duration tbc

macrobert.org/forthvalley

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Sat 19 Mar2.00pm & 7.00pmSunday 20 Mar 2.00pm

Tickets

approx. 2 hours 20 mins(incl. interval)macrobert.org/wonderland

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Fri 25 Mar 7.00pmSat 26 Mar 2.00pm& 7.00pm

Tickets

approx. 2 hours 20 minutes(incl. interval)macrobert.org/decadance

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Tue 29 Mar -Sat 2 Apr 7.30pmWed 30 Mar &Sat 2 Apr 2.30pm

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*only available for Tueevening and matineeperformances


macrobert.org/musicman

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Music

A Night in ScotlandThe Alexander Brothers, Alistair McDonald and The Graham Laurie Orchestra

Combining traditional Scottish music, folk and jazz, light classical andmusic from film and television - this night with a spectacular line up hasit all. The Alexander Brothers, who recently celebrated 52 years in showbusiness, have a long line of accolades to their name, from co-hostingproductions of the London Palladium Show with Shirley Bassey in 1967to their records outselling the Beatles in Scotland in the early 60s. Havingtoured all over the world Alistair MacDonald, a well-known folk singingjazz banjo/guitar player, is probably best known for his recording of TheBarras and The Massacre of Glencoe. The Graham Laurie PaisleyAccordion Orchestra are undisputed UK accordion champions for thepast 15 years, a must hear twisting traditional Scottish music with lightclassical music.

Comedy

SUDS Comedy FestivalStirling University Drama Society

The SUDS bi-annual festival is a fantastically funny show with hugelaughs throughout, featuring not only sketches written and performed bythe Drama Society's members, but also some hilarious songs anddances. A highlight of the SUDS calendar, not to be missed!

Dance

Dance@SU on Pointe!Dance@SU

The University of Stirlingʼs leading dance society returns to macrobertwith their annual show, ranging from hip hop and jazz to contemporary,ballet, Latin and many more. An exciting and diverse performance,presented in three acts, it will bring you the thrills of the big screen, theglitz and glamour of Broadway theatre and take you on a journey backto the 80s. A show not to miss; Dance@SU proves to be right ʻon pointeʼ!

Sat 9 April7.30pm

Tickets


macrobert.org/scotland

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Wed13 Apr 7.30pm

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macrobert.org/sudscomedy

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Sat 23 & Sun 24 Apr7.30pm

Tickets

approx. 2 hours 30 minutes(incl. 2 intervals)

macrobert.org/dancesu

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Sat 4 Jun2.00pm & 7.00pmSun 5 Jun1.00pm and 6.00pmMon 6 & Tue 7 Jun 7.00pm

Tickets

duration tbc

macrobert.org/blast

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approx. 1 hour 15 minsmacrobert.org/activestirling2

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Tue 21 - Fri 24 Jun7.30pm

Tickets tbc

duration tbc

macrobert.org/dollar

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Tue 28 Jun7.30pm

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macrobert.org/beaconhurst

Dance

Blast from the PastCentral Scotland Ballet School

Set to well-known music from the last millennium, Central Scotland BalletSchoolʼs 2011 display Blast from the Past will have audiences toe-tappingand singing along as the talented young dancers demonstrate their skillsin a glittering display of classical ballet, tap, jazz, cheer, street and acrobaticdance. Over 500 young dancers, from the ʻlittle starsʼ to the aspiringprofessionals, will take to the macrobert mainstage in a dazzlingcelebration of music and dance from across the ages.

Dance

Just DanceActive Stirling

Active Stirling presents a celebratory evening of dance, performed bygroups from our community classes and after school groups.

Musical

Dollar Academy Annual ShowDollar Academy

Following outstanding successes in recent years with Fame, Copacabana,Thoroughly Modern Millie, Fiddler on the Roof and Evita, Dollar Academyreturns with another hugely popular production. For further details pleasecheck macrobert.org/dollar.

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How to Succeed In Business WithoutReally TryingBeaconhurst School

Following last yearʼs sensational production of Guys and Dolls BeaconhurstSchool is back onstage with the same creative team, this time with asatire of big business and all it holds sacred. How To Succeed In BusinessWithout Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who climbsthe corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive,tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliantcompany man, the bossʼ whiny, nepotistic nephew, the office party,backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

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FEARLESS AND UNIQUE at a glanceJanuarySat 15 The Eilidh Brown Memorial Concert music 7.00pm p.27Tue 18 - Sun 30 Walls exhibition All day p.25Fri 21 Craig Hill comedy 8.00pm p.3Sat 22 Romeo & Juliet dance 8.00pm p.3Tue 25 Mole in the Hole children's 10.30am 1.30pm p.4Wed 26 Mole in the Hole children's 10.30am 1.30pm p.4Thu 27 Mole in the Hole children's 10.30am 1.30pm p.4Thu 27 Burns: Rough Cut theatre 8.00pm p.4Fri 28 Mole in the Hole children's 10.30am 1.30pm p.4Sat 29 Mole in the Hole children's 11.00am 2.00pm p.4

FebruaryWed 2 - Sun 13 A Right Blether exhibition all day p.25Wed 2 Chinese New Year event 8.00pm p.5Thu 3 Safe Drive Stay Alive event 7.00pm p.28Fri 4 SICK theatre 8.00pm p.5Sat 5 SICK theatre 2.00pm 7.00pm p.5Sat 5 Daniel Sloss comedy 8.00pm p.6Tue 8 Think Dancing dance 7.00pm p.28Sat 12 7734 dance 8.00pm p.6Fri 18 Danish Dance Theatre dance 8.00pm p.7Sat 19 The Dust Man children's 11.00am 2.00pm p.7Sat 19 Danish Dance Theatre dance 8.00pm p.7Sun 20 The Dust Man children's 11.00am p.7Fri 25 Gagarin Way theatre 8.00pm p.8Sat 26 Rockfest 2011 music 6.30pm p.28

MarchThu 3 febfest - VIP theatre 5.00pm p.9Thu 3 febfest - Gotta Go theatre 5.30pm p.9Thu 3 febfest - Doorways and Windows theatre 6.00pm p.9Thu 3 febfest - Perchance to Dream theatre 6.30pm 7.30pm p.9Fri 4 febfest - VIP theatre 5.00pm p.9Fri 4 febfest - Alloa Group theatre 5.00pm p.10Fri 4 febfest - Gotta Go theatre 5.30pm p.9Fri 4 febfest - Doorways and Windows theatre 6.00pm p.9Fri 4 febfest - Reel Fear theatre/dance 6.00pm p.10Fri 4 febfest - Perchance to Dream theatre 6.30pm 7.30pm p.9Fri 4 febfest - LUCID & Bassett theatre/dance 8.30pm p.10Sat 5 febfest - VIP theatre 5.00pm p.9Sat 5 febfest - Urbanite dance 5.00pm p.10Sat 5 febfest - Gotta Go theatre 5.30pm p.9Sat 5 febfest - Doorways and Windows theatre 6.00pm p.9Sat 5 febfest - Reel Fear theatre/dance 6.00pm p.10Sat 5 febfest - Perchance to Dream theatre 6.30pm 7.30pm p.9Sat 5 febfest - LUCID, The House of Dvoratrelundar & Bassett theatre/dance 8.30pm p.10Sun 6 Raymond Mearns comedy 8.00pm p.11Wed 9 SUDS show theatre 7.30pm p.28Wed 9 Letters from America dance 8.00pm p.11Thu 10 SDT Interactive workshop 1.00pm p.12Thu 10 SUDS show theatre 7.30pm p.28Fri 11 SUDS show theatre 7.30pm p.28Sat 12 Smalltown theatre 8.00pm p.12Sun 13 Suitcase Circus children's 12noon 3.00pm p.13Sun 13 SNJO/Kurt Elling music 7.30pm p.13Mon 14 Forth Valley Dance Schools Competition dance 7.00pm p.29Tue 15 Forth Valley Dance Schools Competition dance 7.00pm p.29Wed 16 Mother Courage and Her Children theatre 8.00pm p.14Thu 17 Mother Courage and Her Children theatre 10.30am p.14Thu 17 Humanimalia dance 8.00pm p.14Sat 19 Alice in Wonderland dance 2.00pm 7.00pm p.29Sun 20 Alice in Wonderland dance 2.00pm p.29Thu 24 Round in Circles children's 11.00am 2.00pm p.15Fri 25 Round in Circles children's 11.00am 2.00pm p.15Fri 25 Decadance dance 7.00pm p.29Sat 26 Round in Circles children's 11.00am 2.00pm p.15Sat 26 Decadance dance 2.00pm 7.00pm p.29Tue 29 The Music Man musical 7.30pm p.29Wed 30 The Music Man musical 2.30pm 7.30pm p.29Thu 31 The Music Man musical 7.30pm p.29

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FEARLESS AND UNIQUE at a glanceAprilFri 1 The Music Man musical 7.30pmSat 2 The Music Man musical 2.30pm 7.30pmTue 5 Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play children's 11.00am 1.30pm/4.00pmWed 6 Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play children's 11.00am 1.30pm/4.00pmFri 8 By the Seat of Your Pants children's 2.00pm 7.00pmSat 9 By the Seat of Your Pants children's 11.00am 2.00pmSat 9 A Night in Scotland music 7.30pmTue 12 Small Worlds puppet animation 10.30am 12noon/2.30pm

4.00pmWed 13 Small Worlds puppet animation 10.30am 12noon/2.30pm

4.00pmWed 13 SUDS Comedy Festival comedy 7.30pmThu 14 Cloud Man puppet animation 11.00am 2.00pmSat 16 Chouf Ouchouf circus 8.00pmSun 17 Chouf Ouchouf circus 3.00pmSat 23 Caged children's 2.00pm 7.00pmSat 23 Dance@SU on Pointe! dance 7.30pmSun 24 Dance@SU on Pointe! dance 7.30pmMon 25 Wolf Tales puppet animation 12noon 3.00pmTue 26 Think Dancing dance 7.00pmWed 27 Think Dancing dance 7.00pmSat 30 The Singing Kettle children's 12noon 3.00pm

MaySun 1 The Singing Kettle children's 12noon 3.00pmMon 2 The Singing Kettle children's 12noon 3.00pmTue 3 First Light children's 11.00am 2.00pmWed 4 First Light children's 11.00am 2.00pmThu 5 Scottish Elections Day event All dayThu 5 Blackout theatre 5.00pm 9.00pmFri 6 Blackout theatre 8.00pmSat 7 - Tue 31 Creativity Matters exhibition All daySat 7 visualise: reloaded children's 2.00pm 7.00pmTue 10 SUDS show theatre 7.30pmWed 11 SUDS show theatre 7.30pmWed 11 The Dolly Parton Story music 8.00pmThu 12 SUDS show theatre 7.30pmThu 12 The Dolly Parton Story music 8.00pmWed 18 Hardeep Singh Kohli comedy 8.00pmFri 20 Clockwork theatre 2.00pm 8.00pmSat 21 Horse theatre 8.00pmSun 22 Six Black Candles theatre 8.00pmWed 25 King of Scotland theatre 8.00pmThu 26 Spring Awakening musical 8.00pmFri 27 One Little Word children's 11.00am 2.00pmFri 27 Spring Awakening musical 8.00pmSat 28 One Little Word children's 11.00am 2.00pmSat 28 Spring Awakening musical 8.00pmSun 29 One Little Word children's 11.00am 2.00pm

JuneSat 4 Blast from the Past dance 2.00pm 7.00pmSun 5 Blast from the Past dance 1.00pm 6.00pmMon 6 Blast from the Past dance 7.00pmTue 7 Blast from the Past dance 7.00pmWed 8 Just Dance dance 7.00pmTue 21 Dollar Academy Annual Show theatre 7.30pmWed 22 Dollar Academy Annual Show theatre 7.30pmThu 23 Dollar Academy Annual Show theatre 7.30pmFri 24 Dollar Academy Annual Show theatre 7.30pmTue 28 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying musical 7.30pmThu 30 The Name of the Game music 8.00pm

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