touring productions available in 2009
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An overview of TAG and Citizens shows available for touring in 2009.TRANSCRIPT
TAG is part of the CITIZENS THEATRE Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC22513 www.tag-theatre.co.uk www.citz.co.uk Registered Office: Milne Craig Ltd. Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Rd. Paisley PA3 4DA Charity No. SC001337
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TAG is part of the CITIZENS THEATRE Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC22513 www.tag-theatre.co.uk www.citz.co.uk Registered Office: Milne Craig Ltd. Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Rd. Paisley PA3 4DA Charity No. SC001337
AVAILABLE FOR TOURING
YELLOW MOON (The Ballad of Leila and Lee) Written by David Greig | Directed by Guy Hollands
TOURING SPRING 2009 (2-21 March)
Winner of the Best Show for Children and Young People at the TMA Awards 2007. TAG’s acclaimed production of
David Greig’s YELLOW MOON is back on tour due to public demand. This play has received universal acclaim from
critics, schools and audiences since it first toured in 2006.
“four superb, high“four superb, high“four superb, high“four superb, high----energy performances from an outstanding cast…a masterclassenergy performances from an outstanding cast…a masterclassenergy performances from an outstanding cast…a masterclassenergy performances from an outstanding cast…a masterclass”
The Scotsman *****
A small Scottish town, two teenagers and a rollercoaster quest for a place to hide.
Recommended for school groups, young people and adRecommended for school groups, young people and adRecommended for school groups, young people and adRecommended for school groups, young people and adults aged 15+ults aged 15+ults aged 15+ults aged 15+
Warning:Warning:Warning:Warning: Contains swearing and challenging content. Running time:Running time:Running time:Running time: 1 hour, 15 mins.
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: Cost available on request
Touring company:Touring company:Touring company:Touring company: 4 actors and 1 stage manager. Staging:Staging:Staging:Staging: Performed “in the round”, with audience gathered on 4 sides.
Not suitable for a traditional stage layout.
Scale:Scale:Scale:Scale: Suit small scale flexible performance spaces. Recommended audience size: 100.
Set:Set:Set:Set: No set, no props! …just four chairs.
Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements: Lighting involves basic cover over the stage area. It is preferable if this light can be dimmed, but we can also work under ordinary room lights if
necessary. Sound equipment can be supplied by the company (or sourced at
venue). Performance area dimensions: 4.5 x 6.5m. Education:Education:Education:Education: The production offers excellent stimulus for discussion about the theatrical
process and social issues. ONLINE: There is a teachers’ pack available FREE on
TAG’s website and video clips on YouTube. Other performances:Other performances:Other performances:Other performances: In Spring 2009, Yellow Moon will appear in The Hague and Frankfurt.
Booking Booking Booking Booking ContactContactContactContact:::: Martin Travers, Head of Citizens Learning and TAG +44 (0) 141 418 6243 / [email protected]
TAG is part of the CITIZENS THEATRE Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC22513 www.tag-theatre.co.uk www.citz.co.uk Registered Office: Milne Craig Ltd. Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Rd. Paisley PA3 4DA Charity No. SC001337
AVAILABLE FOR TOURING
MUSEUM OF DREAMS
A new multi-media show for children | Devised by Ailie Cohen and Guy Hollands
TOURING SPRING 2009 (2-14 March)
WORLD PREMIEREWORLD PREMIEREWORLD PREMIEREWORLD PREMIERE | Welcome to an enchanted place built specially for small people with big imaginations. A snore-boring museum opens its dusty doors to visitors ready for a visual adventure.
Will the unexpected arrival of a new exhibit help the sad and grumpy museum attendant finally find the happiness he has longed for?
Created by performer and puppeteer Ailie Cohen, Museum of Dreams will take place in a special performance space and transport audiences to a world of dreams through live physical performance, puppetry and projection.
Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 6Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 6Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 6Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 6----8 years.8 years.8 years.8 years.
Running time:Running time:Running time:Running time: 40 mins (tbc)
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: £3,000 (only available for one-week bookings of up to 10 performances a week) Touring company:Touring company:Touring company:Touring company: 2 performers and 2 stage managers
Staging:Staging:Staging:Staging: TAG has created a bespoke performance space for Museum of Dreams. We will
bring a structure that we will erect within a large room. We require a large room - exact dimensions to be confirmed. Not suitable for a traditional stage layout.
Scale:Scale:Scale:Scale: Suit medium/large flexible performance spaces.
Please note that the maximum audience size is 35 people. Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements: tbc, please call to discuss requirements
Other performances:Other performances:Other performances:Other performances: In Spring 2009, Museum of Dreams will appear at the Citizens Theatre:
17-22 Feb and 23-28 February (varied times).
Booking Booking Booking Booking ContactContactContactContact:::: Martin Travers, Head of Citizens Learning and TAG
+44 (0) 141 418 6243 / [email protected]
TAG is part of the CITIZENS THEATRE Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC22513 www.tag-theatre.co.uk www.citz.co.uk Registered Office: Milne Craig Ltd. Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Rd. Paisley PA3 4DA Charity No. SC001337
AVAILABLE FOR TOURING
LIAR Written by Davey Anderson | Directed by Guy Hollands A co-production with Sounds of Progress
TOURING AUTUMN 2009 (7-26 September)
Lizzie is a bright 11-year-old girl on the brink of adolescence. Her best friend Stevie is acting like an idiot. Her
unemployed dad is a secret drinker. And her mum has an even bigger secret to hide. No wonder Lizzie is fascinated by a strange old traveller woman who appears in a caravan beside the local canal.
“Potent storytelling…achingly lovely fairytale harmo“Potent storytelling…achingly lovely fairytale harmo“Potent storytelling…achingly lovely fairytale harmo“Potent storytelling…achingly lovely fairytale harmonies”nies”nies”nies”
The Herald ****
Plunging deep into the murky themes of truth, trust and betrayal, Liar follows the adventures of one young girl on a voyage of self-discovery that questions the very nature of heritage and belonging.
The performance features Scottish Traveller songs, sung by the 7 strong cast.
Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 8Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 8Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 8Recommended for school groups, families and children aged 8----12 years.12 years.12 years.12 years.
Running time:Running time:Running time:Running time: 55 minutes
Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: Cost available on request
Touring company:Touring company:Touring company:Touring company: 4 actors, 3 musicians and 2 technicians Staging:Staging:Staging:Staging: Performed “in the round”, with audience gathered on 4 sides.
Not suitable for a traditional stage layout.
Scale:Scale:Scale:Scale: Suit small scale flexible performance spaces. Recommended audience size: 100
Set:Set:Set:Set: No set!
Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements:Technical requirements: Lighting involves one basic warm wash to cover the performance area. It is preferable if this light can be dimmed, but we can also work under ordinary room
lights if necessary. Sound equipment can be supplied by the company or sourced
at venue. Performance area dimensions: 4.5 x 6.5m. *Additional information:*Additional information:*Additional information:*Additional information: Please note that our company will include at least one visually impaired
performer.
Other performances:Other performances:Other performances:Other performances: No other performances have been announced yet.
Booking Booking Booking Booking ContactContactContactContact:::: Martin Travers, Head of Citizens Learning and TAG
+44 (0) 141 418 6243 / [email protected]
TAG is part of the CITIZENS THEATRE Ltd. Registered in Scotland No. SC22513 www.tag-theatre.co.uk www.citz.co.uk Registered Office: Milne Craig Ltd. Abercorn House, 79 Renfrew Rd. Paisley PA3 4DA Charity No. SC001337
AVAILABLE FOR TOURING
THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
From a novel by Ron Butlin | Adapted and Directed by Jeremy Raison
TOURING FROM AUGUST 2009 (enquiries welcomed)
Morris Magellan is an executive who runs a biscuit company in Scotland. He has a house in the suburbs, nice wife
and kids…but there’s one major problem. He is a chronic alcoholic and his life is falling apart.
“…a sinewy, knife“…a sinewy, knife“…a sinewy, knife“…a sinewy, knife----edge performance”edge performance”edge performance”edge performance” The Herald ****
“…this fine piece of theatre is one of “…this fine piece of theatre is one of “…this fine piece of theatre is one of “…this fine piece of theatre is one of the most timely and significant shows Scotland has seen for a while” the most timely and significant shows Scotland has seen for a while” the most timely and significant shows Scotland has seen for a while” the most timely and significant shows Scotland has seen for a while”
The Scotsman ****
“…unmissable”“…unmissable”“…unmissable”“…unmissable” Onstage Scotland
Adapted from an original novel by Ron Butlin, the premiere of this intimate contemporary show in May 2008
received critical acclaim across the board.
Metro **** The Herald **** The Guardian **** The Scotsman **** The List ****
Recommended for Recommended for Recommended for Recommended for adults aged 16+adults aged 16+adults aged 16+adults aged 16+
Running time:Running time:Running time:Running time: 1 hour, 20 mins Cost:Cost:Cost:Cost: £450 per performance
Touring company:Touring company:Touring company:Touring company: 2 cast & 1 technical manager
Staging:Staging:Staging:Staging: Flat floor, studio setting. Minimum performance space, 6mx4m. This production is unusually flexible and can play traverse, 3 sided or end-on studios. It can also
play alternative spaces. Recommended audience size: 100
Set:Set:Set:Set: Minimal. The production can be played with no set. Technical Requirements:Technical Requirements:Technical Requirements:Technical Requirements: The production can be played under normal ‘room’ lighting, but benefits from
theatre lighting. Please call to discuss specific requirements for Sound/Light.
*Additional information:*Additional information:*Additional information:*Additional information: Post show discussion available Target audience: Target audience: Target audience: Target audience: Adult contemporary drama
Other performances: Other performances: Other performances: Other performances: No other performances announced to date.
Booking contact: Booking contact: Booking contact: Booking contact: Anna Stapleton, Administrative Director, Citizens Theatre +44 (0)141 418 6242 / [email protected]