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Information on all macrobert classes and participation opportunities...TRANSCRIPT
AUG – DEC 2012
Classes, workshops,creative eventsand performanceopportunities indrama, dance, film,art and literature forchildren, young peopleand adults.
macrobert is a placewhere people of allages can take part in creative activities.
We run a huge variety of classes,workshops, creative events and performanceopportunities in drama, dance, film, art andliterature throughout the year.
Our creative activitieswill give you the chancetoworkwith some of Scotland’s greatestartists, spark your imagination and give youtime to create, play, imagine, dream, takerisks, have fun and be inspired!
You can find out everything you need toknow in this brochure, online, through ourbox office on 01786 466666 or checkwww.macrobert.org/TakePart
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4 Weekly classes pre-school ages
5 Weekly classes primary ages
6 – 8 Weekly classes secondary ages
9 Weekly classes adults
10 – 11 Performance opportunities & events
12 Family Fundays
13 Christmas Festival
14 Booking and Information
15 Classes timetable
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FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDRENDrama
Tue 13.30 – 14.15 I For 3-5 year olds I £40
Anexciting dramagroup for children aged 3-5 years, led byFrozenCharlotte Theatre Co.who produced the awardwinningTooManyPenguins.WeePlay encourages children to exploretheir creative side through dramaand play.
Dance / Movement
Thu 11.00 – 11.45 I For 3 – 5 year olds I £40
A pre-school classwhich encourages learningwithout parents in acreative, playful way. Using games, storytelling andmusic, the classwill buildmovement skills and confidence in a lively, exciting burstof fun!
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FOR PRIMARY AGESDance
P3 – 7 I Thu 16.30 – 17.30 I £55
JnrMYDC is a fun class introducing creative dance andmovementskills aswell as the opportunity to create newdance pieces.
Drama
MYT 1: (P1-3) I Tue 16.30 – 17.30 I £55
MYT 2: (P4-5) I Sat 10.00 – 11.15 I £55
MYT 3: (P6-7) I Sat 11.30 – 13.00 I £65
macrobert youth theatre groups give children the opportunityto explore their creativity and imagination and develop theatreand performance skills. All participantswill have opportunitiesto performwhether as sharings between classes, or scratchevents to try out new ideas.
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Wed 18.00 – 21.00 from 29 Aug
macrobert’s all newMusical Theatre Class bursts intoWednesday evenings this autumn. For all those interested inacting, singing and dancing, orwho have enjoyed taking partin either our summer festivalmusicals or our Panto, this isthe ideal class to learn and perfect routines and songs.
The three hour classwill involve all aspects of performing inMusical Theatre: acting, singing and dancing andwill be ledby some of Scotland's bestmusical theatre artists.
Whether you have or haven't been in amusical theatreproduction before, this classwill support and develop your allround performance skills for the stage.
For further information and to join please contact Box Officeon 01786 466666 www.macrobert.org
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Drama
MYT 4: (S1-3) I Sat 13.30 – 15.30 I £65
MYT 5: (S1-3) I Mon 18.00 – 20.00 I £65
MYT 6: (S4+) I Tue 18.30 – 21.00 I £65
Our drama classes for older young people further their owncreativity and imagination by developing skills and approachesin performing and theatremaking. All participantswill haveopportunities to performwhether as sharings between classes,or scratch events to try out new ideas.
Running parallel to our classes will be opportunities to performin macrobert productions.
S1 – 6 I Wed 18.00 – 21.00 I £100
macrobert's all newMusical Theatre Class bursts intoWednesdayevenings this autumn. For all those interested in acting, singingand dancing, orwho have enjoyed taking part in either our summerfestivalmusicals or our panto, this is the ideal class to learn andperfect routines and songs, all led by some of Scotland's bestmusical theatre artists.
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FOR SECONDARY AGESDance
(S1 – 6) I Thu 18.00 – 20.00 I £65
MYDCare an innovative group of young dancerswho create newdancepieces, collaboratewith other dance companies and perform in venuesacross Scotland. This summerMYDCare performing in London as partof U.Dance, 2012.
Film
(S1 – 6) I Thu 18.00 – 20.00 I £85
Great for those starting out in film-making, wanting to perfecttheir practical knowledge and understanding behind the camera orpractice the basics of editing, this classwill be looking at filmmaking from the creation of an idea right through to the final edit.For thosewho have perfected the basics and are looking to adda littlemore spice to their films, wewill look closer at effectsediting, creating videos and animations.
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FOR ADULTS
Thu 12.00 – 13.00 I £40
Our adult dance class is a class for anyone age 60+.No experiencenecessary! The emphasis is on funwhile learning new routines.
Last Monday of every month during semester I 18.30 – 20.00 I Free
Our ever popular BookGroupmeetsmonthly during university semestertime (Sep; Oct; Nov). If you are interested in joining please contactHelenDoherty [email protected]
PerformanceWriting Interested inwriting for the stage?This groupwill look at creating your own scripts for performance.To note interest in this group, please contact [email protected]
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NTS ExchangeNational Theatre of Scotland in partnershipwithmacrobert
Tue 3 – Sat 7 Jul
In July 2012,macrobert will host theNational Theatre of Scotland’svibrant Exchange Festival, where the next generation oftheatre-makers fromScotland and across theworld presenta rich programme of devised pieces, inspired by and created incollaborationwith some of today'smost accomplished nationaland international theatre-makers.
For Exchange a newly formedmacrobert performance group havecreatedDo Not Feed the Trolls, a provocative and darkly entertainingpiece of theatre that celebrates thosemoments in life when you justcan't help but crush the soul of your fellow human being.
Join us atmacrobert for Exchange, where each night a double billof brand newproductionswill be presented.
Tue 3 – Sat 7 Jul I 19.30 I Tickets only £6/£4
www.macrobert.org/exchange
Guys and DollsAfter the carnivorous success of Little Shop of Horrors, themacrobert2012Musical Theatre Summer School are backwith their dazzling newproduction of the Tony Award-winningGuys and Dolls. A dazzlingmusicalextravaganza, set against the backdrop of NewYork City in the glamorous1950’s and featuring a cast of Stirling’smost talented young performers.Guys andDolls is scorching entertainment for thewhole family thissummer.
Featuring classic songs LuckBeALady, Sit Down You’re Rocking TheBoat,A Bushel AndAPeck andmanymore!
Fri 27 Jul 19.30Sat 28 Jul 14.00 & 19.30
Tickets: £12 full / £9 friends / £10 concession / £6 U18 and students
Interested in being part of the 2013 Musical Theatre Project? Then justnote your interest with Helen Doherty and we will be in contact with youin due course. [email protected]
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FamilyFundaysarearegular featurein themacrobert events calendar.The Family Fundays will have something for everyoneand provide an opportunity for you and your family tohave fun and explore your creative side in our familyfriendly arts venue.
Choose from a pick andmix of creative activities,including interactive storytelling performances, dropin dance, drama, film and arts workshops, creativequizzes andmore. The full programmewill beannounced on themacrobert website nearer the time.Sun 1 July; Sun 30 Sep; Sun 28 Oct
Activities start from 11am
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by JohnnyMcKnight30 Nov – 31 Dec I Various times
Poor Ella, her cruel stepmothermakes herwork day and night. Shedreams of dancingwith a handsome prince, but the infamous ugly sistersare inescapable, she has nothing towear, her fairy godmother has goneChristmas shopping and she is running out of time…!
Chock full of songs, laughter,magic andmischief, this enchantingtale is brought to glittering life bymacrobert’s legendary Panto team.Don’tmiss JohnnyMcKnight’s hilarious take on themost popularpantomime of all time!
The Polar Bears Go Wild4 Dec – 30 Dec I Various times I For 5 and under
The Polar Bears aremaking their way to Stirling just in time forChristmas! Brave explorerswanted to join two family friendly (but slightlynaughty) Polar Bears on the adventure of a lifetime.Where are they going?Whatwill they get up to next? And have they got enough sandwiches(Polar Bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that)?
Withmusic, audience participation and quite a lot of cheekiness,ThePolar Bears GoWild is the perfect treat for young audiences.
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How to bookTo book please contact ourBoxOffice at 01786466666 or book inperson atmacrobert. All prices are for one term.Classesmustbepaid inadvance, no later than theweekprior to termstarting.
Under 18s informationAll under 18smust have a signed core consent form fromparentsor guardians. It is suggested that parents/guardians attend thestart of the first session in order to sign the form. Alternatively theformcan be completed at homeand returned on the first session.
Friends DiscountWith ourmacrobert friends discount you can receive 10%off theprice of our classes and projects aswell as 20%off tickets, foodand drink! Ask our Box Office formore information and to apply.
CancellationsAll details are correct at the time of going to print. If classesare for any reason cancelled,macrobert will endeavour to bein touchwith you prior to the beginning.
Subsidised PlacesThere are a select number of subsidised places for thosewhomay find it difficult to afford the full cost. Pleasecontact Helen Doherty for further information [email protected]
Try before you buyThere are a limited number of try-before-you-buy places forour pre-school classes. These are available to new participantsonly. N.B. priority will be given to participantswho pay fortheir term in advance. Please contact Box Office for furtherinformation.
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Kids Film ClubJoinmacrobert at 11.00amon Saturday and Sundaymornings for our Kids FilmClub. At only £1.50per film or £5 for the fullmonth you and your kids canenjoy family favouriteswithout breaking the bank.www.macrobert.org/kfc
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As part of this term’s fee, each Take Part participant will receivetwo complimentary cinema tickets for any screening fromeitherour Kids Club films, or our 2pmweekendmatinee films.Please ask at Box Office for your free tickets.
Autumn Termdates:Mon 27 Aug – Sat 3 NovOctober holiday break: Mon 15 – Sun 21 Oct
CLASS TIME AGE
MondaysMYT 5 18.00 – 20.00 S1–3
Book Group 18.30 – 20.00 18+NB this groupmeets on the lastmonday of eachmonth during semester time.
TuesdaysWeePlay 13.30 – 14.15 Pre-school (age 3–5)MYT 1 16.30 – 17.30 P1–3MYT 6 18.30 – 21.00 S4+
WednesdaysMusical Theatre Class 18:00 – 21:00 S1 – 6
ThursdaysDinky Dancers 11.00 – 11.45 Pre-school (age 3–5)KeepDancing 12.00 – 13.00 age 60+JnrMYDC 16.30 – 17.30 P3–7MYDC 18.00 – 20.00 S1–6Young FilmCrew 18.00 – 20.00 S1–6
SaturdaysMYT 2 10.00 – 11.15 P4–5MYT 3 11.30 – 13.00 P6–7MYT 4 13.30 – 15.30 S1–3
OTHER EVENTSNTSExchange Tue 3 – Sat 7 Jul
Family Fundays Sun 1 Jul; Sun 30 Sep; Sun 28 Oct
TakePart SummerFestival Fri 27&Sat 28 Jul
Christmas Festival Wed 28Nov –Mon 31Dec
May contain... a brand new festival. Coming soon5th – 8th Oct 2012.Watch this space...
macrobert arts centre is a Scottish charity no SC039546