| Groups in Edinburgh Together |
Dear omss,
This month we're bringing you a host of shows from around the globe, from the Italian Film Festival at Filmhouse to the Shaolin Warriors taking the stage at the Festival Theatre, and don't forget the old school Hollywood glamour of Marilyn at the Royal Lyceum Theatre. Don't miss out, make a group booking today and catch the best in worldwide entertainment. |
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Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer Until Sunday 5 June
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.
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.
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX |
| | | Royal Lyceum Theatre |
| |  The Age of Arousal
By Linda Griffiths Until Saturday 12 March 1885 - a time of great passion, great confusion. Virtue is barely holding down its petticoats. Women are bursting their corsets with unbridled desire. Determined to make women rich, ex-militant suffragette Mary Barfoot and her devoted protégé and lover Rhoda enlist female students to master the new invention that will gain them freedom - the typewriter. Three spinster sisters are invited into the school to rescue them from poverty, setting in motion an odyssey of alcoholism, cross dressing and sexual revolution. Enter Everard Barfoot, Mary's cousin, an ex-doctor in his 30s about to embark on a life of leisure, and suddenly all the characters in this lavish sexy ensemble piece are erupting with discoveries, contradictions and epiphanies. Genre busting, rule-bending and ambitiously original.
Groups of 8+: Evenings: £5 off Stalls/Grand Circle/ £3 off Upper Circle tickets Matinees: £3 off full price tickets PLUS one free ticket for every 20 paid for.
To book please call 0131 248 4949
www.lyceum.org.uk Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX |
| King's Theatre |
| |  Yes, Prime Minister
Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 March
Following a sell-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre and successful West End run, Yes, Prime Minister comes to the King's Theatre for 1 week only. In a world of spin, Blackberrys and 'sexed up' dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face. The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government's only apparent salvation comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. Will Jim Hacker and his team of advisors be able to rescue the country from the edge?  Journey's End
Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 March
In the days leading up to the last great German offensive of the First World War, Raleigh, an 18 year old solider joins a besieged company of soldiers in the British trenches at St Quentin. There he finds his new comrades being led by his old school friend Stanhope, but discovers that the man in army greens much changed from the boy he left behind in cricketing whites. Journey's End is the Olivier-nominated, Tony and Drama Desk award winning production directed by David Grindley (Six Degrees of Separation, Crown Matrimonial, The Philanthropist) that won critical acclaim in the West End and on Broadway.
Groups of 8+: Save £5 on Stalls and Grand Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. To book please contact Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm)
www.kingstheatre.org.uk Kings Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ |
| | | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| Blood Brothers
Monday 14 March - Saturday 19 March
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Starring X Factor's Niki Evans in the lead role of Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes 'Bright New Day', 'Marilyn Monroe' and the emotionally charged hit 'Tell Me It's Not True'.
Groups of 10+:
£4 off top 3 prices Mon-Thurs eves, £3 off top 3 prices midweek mat
No discounts for Friday/Saturday performances.
Available by phoning Groups: 0131 529 6005 (Monday - Friday 10am- 6pm) Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA  |
| Royal Lyceum Theatre |
| Marilyn
by Sue Glover Tuesday 15 March - Saturday 2 April
Holding up a mirror to the notion of stardom and the pressure of fame, Marilyn offers a glimpse into the private lives of two of the world's greatest film stars, Marilyn Monroe and Simone Signoret.
Educating Agnes
by Liz Lochhead Friday 8 April - Saturday 7 May
Ageing bachelor Arnolphe decides to marry his innocent ward Agnes and mould her into the ideal wife... Only he hasn't told her yet. Agnes, however, has already fallen for the handsome young Horace. Insanely jealous, Arnolphe plots against his rival with increasingly hilarious consequences.
Dunsinane
by David Greig Friday 13 May - Saturday 4 June
Macbeth is dead. Under cover of night, an English army has swept through the land and taken the seat of power. Attempting to restore peace, the commanding officer's efforts appear futile as the situation spins out of control. The National Theatre of Scotland presents the Royal Shakespeare Company's production, in association with the Royal Lyceum Theatre.
Groups of 8+: Evenings: £5 off Stalls/Grand Circle/ £3 off Upper Circle tickets Matinees: £3 off full price tickets PLUS one free ticket for every 20 paid for.
To book please call 0131 248 4949
www.lyceum.org.uk
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
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| Filmhouse |
| |  Italian Film Festival 2011
Friday 1 - Thursday 14 April The eagerly-awaited annual celebration of Italian cinema returns to Filmhouse in April. This year's edition highlights a diverse line up of new Italian cinema including comedies, dramas, thrillers and classics from award-winning directors and actors, as well as spotlighting debut films from exciting new talent.
 Muppets™, Music & Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy Monday 18 - Thursday 28 April In association with the Jim Henson Legacy Foundation and Brooklyn Academy of Music, Filmhouse is delighted to present an in-depth retrospective of work by Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, during the Easter holidays. In addition to many of Henson's feature films, the programme will include a wide-ranging look at his short films, rarities and world-famous TV shows. We are delighted to welcome producer Martin Baker, who worked with Jim Henson for 20 years, and who will present a guided tour of Henson's work.
This series is produced by The Jim Henson Legacy and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Tour Executive Producer Irena Kovarova. © Photography courtesy of The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, LLC, and Sesame Workshop MUPPET, MUPPETS and the Muppets Characters are registered trademarks of The Muppets Studio, LLC. All rights reserved. © The Muppets Studio, LLC. TM & © 2011 The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON's mark & logo, characters and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved.
 The New Objectivity: Realism in Weimar Cinema
Wednesday 13 April - Wednesday 13 July
Alongside the National Galleries of Scotland's exhibition of August Sander's photography, Filmhouse presents an overview of cinema verité from Weimar Germany. GW Pabst was the foremost proponent of this central strand. We will screen several of his key works, including Joyless Street (1925), Threepenny Opera (1931), and his pacifist masterpiece Westfront 1918 (1930), as well as films by other leading realist filmmakers of the period. This vibrant chapter in German cinema came to an abrupt end with the rise of Nazism in the early thirties, but the films remain gripping today - a testament to the curiosity and innovation of these groundbreaking filmmakers.
Groups of 10+: 10% discount
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, EH3 9BZ |
| Scottish Opera at Festival Theatre |
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Orlando Handel Thursday 3 March and Saturday 5 March 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 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. Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT |
| Festival Theatre |
| |  Spirit of the Dance
Thursday 28- Saturday 30 April
The International smash hit Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland and has been seen by more than twenty five million people in fifteen countries around the world. Bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.
The world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sound like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision sends shivers down your spine. This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds at every performance Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.
Shaolin Warriors Monday 30 May The internationally acclaimed production The Shaolin Warriors is returning with a brand new show before embarking on a new European tour. This breathtaking show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes. This is a fully choreographed spectacular that features 22 professionally trained Kung Fu Masters; audiences will be amazed and thrilled by their death defying Kung Fu disciplines such as qigong, animal imitation boxing, drunken boxing, and fighting with 18 kinds of dangerous traditional weapons. Groups of 8+: Save £5 on 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)
www.festivaltheatre.org.uk
Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT |
| King's Theatre |
| |  The Hard Man
Thursday 31 March- Saturday 9 April
Byrne is a hard man. A fixer. His journey through the ganglands of Glasgow's East End has taken him from teenage truant and petty criminal to gangster and to prison.
'Ma roads mapped oot fur me. Ah keep a chib over the door an a blade in ma bedroom'
The Hard Man is an intense and stylised exploration of notorious gangster turned artist Jimmy Boyle's early life and of the cult of male violence on the streets of Glasgow- a world dominated by struggle and brutality, success and failure, victims and perpetrators. And a world still frighteningly part of scotland today
Groups of 8+: Save £5 on Stalls and Grand Circle seats plus 1 free ticket per every 15. To book please contact Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm)
www.kingstheatre.org.uk Kings Theatre, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ |
Festival Theatre  John Cleese's Alimony Tour
Thursday 9- Saturday 11 JuneFor the first time ever, comedy legend and the most senile member of Monty Python will be bringing his Alimony Tour to the UK. Best known for his idiosyncratic turns in Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers, John Cleese brings his unique comedic perspective to audiences across the UK. From writing to starring in plays, musicals, theatrical and comedy productions, to films and sitcoms, Cleese has done it all, and now it's time for him to tell you about his jam-packed life. Cleese says "it is an evening of well honed anecdotes, psychoanalytical tit-bits, details of recent surgical procedures, and unprovoked attacks on former colleagues, especially Michael Palin".  Slava's Snowshow
Tuesday 18- Saturday 22 OctoberSlava's Snowshow has taken the world by storm, delighting and touching theatregoers in over 90 cities across the globe and transforming sensible adults into awe-struck children. It has been lavished with critical praise and awards including Olivier, Time Out and Drama Desk awards. A global phenomenon Slava's Snowshow is unlike anything you have seen before - a show combining hilarity and poignancy with stunning spectacle and breathtaking images. This unmistakably unique comedy masterpiece now comes to Edinburgh for the first time. The ensemble cast of clowns use water, cobwebs, bubbles and dry ice to dazzling effect; a world of wonder in which a bed becomes a boat, a web of cotton envelops the audience and one tiny piece of paper begins a blinding, heart-stopping snowstorm that engulfs an awestruck audience in a blizzard of sparkling snowflakes. Groups of 8+: Save £5 on 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) www.festivaltheatre.org.uk Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT |
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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