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Groups in Edinburgh Together   Dear omss,   There's a whole new season of shows to book for in Edinburgh, with new shows from the Festival Theatre, Filmhouse and Traverse all open for group bookings now! Don't miss out, spring into the season today! Think your friends might like GETogether too? Contents Now Showing Coming Up Now Booking NOW SHOWING   Traverse Theatre Manipulate Visual Theatre Festival Until Saturday 5 February Traverse Theatre brings another year of the Manipulate Visual Theatre Festival. During the festival, Traverse presents powerful and challenging work of the highest quality from around the world to Scotland. For highlights and more information see the Traverse website. www.traverse.co.uk Traverse, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED LAST CHANCE TO BOOK    Filmhouse Let's Get Lyrical As part of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust's Let's Get Lyrical, Filmhouse presents three screenings celebrating great songs! A Singing' in the Rain Singalong-Screening, Don't Look Back on Bob Dylan' life and dazzling musical Across the Universe that uses Beatles songs to create the rebellious spirit of the 1960s. Find out more at filmhouse.com     Howard Hawks Retrospective Until Monday 14 March A retrospective of the work of one of Hollywood's greatest directors. Howard Hawks' films range from screwball comedies and musicals to westerns, action-adventures and film noir crime dramas. This retrospective includes classics such as The Big Sleep, His Girl Friday, Scarface, Bringing Up Baby, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Rio Bravo, and many more! Find out more at filmhouse.com.   Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Show +   It Is Fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE Sunday 6 February A very special presentation of Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Show, alongside a screening of his film It Is Fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE. Big Slide Show is a one hour dramatic narration of eight different profusely illustrated books he has made over the years. The images from the books are projected behind Mr Glover. The screening of It Is Fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE will be followed by a question and answer session with Crispin Hellion Glover.Find out more at filmhouse.com.    The King's Speech throughout January & February Based on the true story of King George VI, The King's Speech follows the Royal Monarch's quest to find his voice.   "The rumours are completely true. The superlatives are completely justified. Colin Firth really does give the performance of his life as the Queen's father, George VI." (Daily Mail) Not to be missed! Find out more at filmhouse.com.   Middle Eastern Film Festival The Middle Eastern Film Festival returns to Filmhouse from Thursday 10 February until Monday 21 February. For this year's festival, the focus falls on Turkey, there  will also be a couple of Iranian films as well as a a programme of shorts from the Scottish Documentary Institute and Jordanian drama Captain Abu Raed, a hit with audiences at the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Find out more at filmhouse.com.    Groups Discount: 10% for 10+ people Ask at the Box Office when you book in person or over the phone on 0131 228 2688.   www.filmhousecinema.com Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road Edinburgh. Box Office 0131 228 2688 Festival Theatre Propeller presents The Comedy of Errors Tuesday 22, Thursday 24 & Saturday 26 February 7.30pm   Richard III Wednesday 23- Saturday 26 February Wednesday 23 & Friday 25 February 7.30pm/ Thursday 24 & Saturday 26 February 2.00pm   Richard III brings the War of the Roses cycle of history plays to a close in bloody fashion. Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous King, we watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne, unable to resist his cruel wit and dark humour.  This is a hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure that tells the story of one man's journey to heaven, then back to hell. In complete contrast, The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare's most farcical comedy, and also his smartest.  Two sets of estranged twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same city 25 years later with hilarious consequences. A series of mistaken identities, assumed personas, and wild mishaps bring a family crisis - so complicated that time itself loses the plot - into heart warming focus. Fortunately the audience is always one step ahead...   Groups: 8+ people £5 off Stalls and Grand Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10am- 6pm)   Peter Pan on Ice Wednesday 9- Sunday 13 February. Wednesday - Saturday evening 7.30pm/ Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday matinee 2.30pm A spectacular adaptation of J.M. Barrie's magical story of the boy who never grew up hits Edinburgh when the world renowned Russian Ice Stars perform Peter Pan on Ice. The show promises to be both lavish and spectacular, dazzling with its sheer beauty and elegance that will thrill the whole family.   Groups: 8+ people £5 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10am- 6pm)   Rambert Dance Company Wednesday 16- Friday 18 February 7.30pm   Rambert is at the heart of British dance and returns to Edinburgh with its award-winning formula of imaginative, ambitious and high-quality performances. Britain's national contemporary dance company presents its ravishing new work, Awakenings, a theatrical rollercoaster of emotions based on true life stories and inspired by Dr Oliver Sacks' book of the same name, made famous by the 1990 Hollywood film. Inspired by a specially-commissioned score, the Rambert dancers and orchestra draw you into this dramatic and spine-tingling new work. Two further dance works will also be performed, including the world premiere of Monolith by artistic director of the Danish Dance Theatre, Tim Rushton, and the Scottish premiere of German choreographer Henrietta Horn's Cardoon Club.   Groups: 8+ people £4 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10- 6pm)   www.festivaltheatre.org.uk     Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT COMING UP Edinburgh Playhouse  Annie  Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 February Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm One of the most successful musicals of all time, this endearing tale of little orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving up hope. Annie is a gutsy 11 year old orphan who, being left on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel and crooked Miss Hannigan, is determined to find her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils the evil plans of dastardly Miss Hannigan and her devious brother, Rooster. Tickets: £8.50 - £25.50 Groups: 10+ people £3 off the top 2 prices, £2 off all remaining prices. 1 in 10 free. Discounts apply Tues-Thurs performances. Footloose Monday 14 - Saturday 19 February Monday - Thursday 7.30pm, Friday & Saturday 5pm & 8.30pm Footloose, the electrifying musical, explodes onto the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre stage for one week only and is packed with classic 80s anthems including 'Holding Out For A Hero', 'Almost Paradise', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', and of course the title track, 'Footloose'. Based on the hit 80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow), Footloose has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the UK, this high energy musical is packed full of exhilarating dance routines, guaranteed to get you to your feet. Ticket Prices: £12.50 - £32.50 Groups: 10+ people £5 off top 3 prices. Discounts apply Mon - Thurs performances. Available by phoning Groups: 0131 529 6005 (Monday - Friday 10am- 6pm) www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA   Festival Theatre  Blues Brothers Party Tuesday 22- Saturday 26 February 7.30pm/ Saturday 2.30pm   Grab your shades and pork-pie hats and join Jake and Elwood as they bring the Blues Brothers Party to the Festival Theatre for the musical party of the year! From tender ballads to rip-roaring party pieces, The Blues Brothers Party has it all. Featuring classic rhythm and blues hits made famous by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi including 'Soul Man', 'Everybody Needs Somebody to Love', 'Mustang Sally', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Respect' and many more. Live music by the Magnificent Seven Blues Band and the Sensational Sisters of Soul provide that last essential ingredient to raise the temperature and the tempo. This is the hottest show around!   Groups: 8+ people £5 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10.00am- 6.00pm)     Northen Ballet- Cleopatra Thursday 10- Saturday 12 March An enduring icon of the ancient world. The ultimate modern woman. Beautiful, sensual and determined; mother, lover and Queen - Cleopatra. In a world ruled by men, this courageous and compulsive woman overturned convention and changed the course of history. Cleopatra's legacy has inspired generations. Now, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) and Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, bring her astounding story to the stage in this must-see ballet for 2011.   Groups: 8+ people £5 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10.00am- 6.00pm)     Sing-a-Long-a-Abba Sun 27 March, 7.30pm The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for... The Swedish supergroup's greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress and Dancing Queen competition - this is the perfect night out for all! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! Groups:  20+ people get £1 off each ticket. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10.00am- 6.00pm) www.festivaltheatre.org.uk     Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT   The Queen's Gallery Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer Opens Friday 25 February Over 100 photographs are brought together in an exhibition to celebrate the work of Marcus Adams (1875-1959), who devoted 50 years to photographing royal children. Adams overturned the long tradition of formal royal portraiture and between 1926 and 1956 created a unique record of two generations of royal children, presenting a new, relaxed image of royalty.  Vintage prints from almost all the royal sittings are included, many formerly part of the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth and The Queen Mother. Tickets: £6 (£5.50 concession/Under 17 £3) Groups: Special group rates apply to groups of 15 people or more. To purchase tickets, please call 020 7766 7321 or visit www.royalcollection.org.uk. www.royalcollection.org.uk The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX Traverse Theatre   Traverse and National Theatre of Scotland present NTS Reveal From Tuesday 5 March A season of theatre, brought to you by the National Theatre of Scotland, and including such highlights as Girl X, Diaspora, Somersaults and Count Me In. For information, see the National Theatre of Scotland website. Traverse Theatre Company presents Pandas By Rona Munro Directed by Rebecca Gatward Tuesday 19 April - Saturday 7 May Previews: Friday 15, Saturday 16, Sunday 17 April Rona Munro is returning to the Traverse with this brand new play, a romantic-comedy-thriller about the pain of love and the magic of changing perspectives, set in Edinburgh and China.  For more information, click here. Tickets: Tuesdays-Thursdays, Sundays & Saturday matinees £14 (£10 concessions / £6 unemployed); Friday & Saturday evenings £16 (£12 concessions) Preview Tickets: £10 (£6 concession) After Show Discussion: Wednesday 20 April (also sign language interpreted) Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Wednesday 20 April Audio Described Performance: Wednesday 20 April Booking on www.traverse.co.uk / 0131 228 1404 www.traverse.co.uk Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED NOW BOOKING Festival Theatre Flawless: Chase The Dream Friday 1 & Saturday 2 April 7.30pm They starred in the Number One UK Box Office Smash StreetDance 3D. They've worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Westlife. They won the nation's hearts in Britain's Got Talent. Now's your chance to see the UK's hottest dance act, Flawless in their first ever live show, Chase The Dream. You'll see Flawless as never before as they fuse the stunning street dance for which they have become famous with contemporary jazz and ballet in a show that is breathtaking, funny and moving.   Groups: 8+ people £5 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Monday - Friday 10am- 6pm)   Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo  Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 April 2011 7.30pm   Watch out Edinburgh, ballet's very-grandes dames are back. After sell-out performances, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (or 'The Trocks' to their friends) return with a fantastic programme and a lorry load of costume changes! Winners of the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards and the TMA Theatre Award, The Trocks' combination of pure comedy, extraordinary technical prowess and genuine love of ballet has made them a global phenomenon since they formed in New york in 1974.   Group Discounts Groups 8+: £5 off Stalls & Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per 15. No booking fees. All performances. Available by phoning Groups: 0131 529 6005 (Monday - Friday 10am- 6pm)   Scottish Ballet presents Alice Wednesday 20- Saturday 23 April 7.30pm/ Thursday & Saturday 2pm   Scottish Ballet and the creative team behind Cinderella and The Nutcracker present Alice, an extraordinary adventure into the depths of imagination. Drifting through episodes from Lewis Carroll's treasured stories, Alice tumbles into a strange world full of fantastical characters, and guided by Carroll himself, she has to rely on her wits to find her way out. Featuring choreography by Artistic Director Ashley Page, otherworldly designs from Antony McDonald and a specially commissioned musical score by Robert Moran, this is an unforgettable take on the most curious of tales.   Groups: 8+ people £6 off Stalls and Dress Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. Only bookable through Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm) www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT Scottish Opera at Festival Theatre Orlando Handel Thursday 3 March 2011 and Saturday 5 March 2011, 7.15pm Adapted from Orlando Furioso, Ariosto's 16th century romantic epic, this extraordinary opera is cited as one of Handel's greatest achievements, though it is rarely performed in the UK. Intermezzo Strauss Thursday 7 April and Saturday 9 April 7.15pm Based on real-life exchanges in his own home, the libretto for Intermezzo was written by Richard Strauss himself, fictionalising his volatile relationship with his wife. Set in the 1920s, it captures the flaws and foibles of high society with Oscar Wilde-like wit, and no small hint of irony. Rigoletto Giuseppe Verdi Tuesday 24 May - Saturday 28 May Director Matthew Richardson brings Verdi's Rigoletto to the stage in a stylish, intelligent and theatrical production. These productions are also touring to Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen. Visit www.scottishopera.org for further dates and details. Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT Lyceum Theatre Shows Now Booking A View From The Bridge   by Arthur Miller directed by John Dove Until 12 February The last in the Lyceum's recent run of Miller plays, including Death of a Salesman, All My Sons, The Man Who Had All the Luck and The Price, John Dove returns once again to direct his classic drama of family secrets and social upheaval. Set in the New York docks of the 1950s, Eddie Carbone's family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of two illegal immigrant cousins. Not to be missed. UK premiere Age of Arousal by Linda Griffiths directed by Muriel Romanes 18 February - 12 March A co-production with Stellar Quines Theatre Company. World premiere Marilyn by Sue Glover directed by Jeremy Raison 15 March - 2 April A Co-production with the Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow. Educating Agnes by Liz Lochhead directed by Tony Cownie 8 April - 7 Mar Scottish premiere Dunsinane by David Greig directed by Roxana Silbert 13 May - 4 June The National Theatre of Scotland presents the Royal Shakespeare Company's production, in association with the Royal Lyceum Theatre. www.lyceum.org.uk Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX Key Group Booking Contacts in Edinburgh   Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre: Call 0131 5243301 Festival and King's Theatre: Call 0131 5296005 Filmhouse: Call 0131 2282688 Royal Lyceum Theatre: Call 0131 2482929 Traverse Theatre : Call 0131 2281404 Plan a great night out for you and your group! The Audience Business

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