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HIGHLIGHTS:

Craig HillAn Audience with Charles DickensSwan LakeOily Cart's Ring-A-Ding-DingScottish National Jazz OrchestraFamily Fundays & Pick ‘n’ Mix Weekend& many more

FRI 24 FEB11.30AM & 2.00PMTICKETS FRIENDS £5.50/FULL £7/FAMILY OF FOUR £25

duration tbcSuitable for ages 3 – 5 and their families

‘What do we think is up in the attic - junk!What does a child think - fun!’ AmbassadorRuth Martin

SAT 5 – MON 7 MAY 12.00PM & 3.00PMTICKETS FRIENDS £8.50/FULL £11/FAMILY OF FOUR £40/GROUPS OF 10+ £10.50 EACH

TUE 17 – FRI 20 JAN11.00AM & 2.00PMSAT 21 JAN 11.00AMTICKETS FRIENDS £5.50/FULL £7/FAMILY OF FOUR £25

Approx. 55 minSuitable for ages 3 - 6 and their families

‘Beautiful theatre, engaging parents andchildren alike. Go and see!' AmbassadorsLaura and Rhiannon Whyte

Children/FamiliesOily Cart presents

RING-A-DING-DINGFollowing their hugely popularperformances of How Long is a Pieceof String and Mole in the Hole, Oily Cart,Britain's best-loved creators of theatre foryoung people, return with an interactive andmulti-sensory show for children aged 3 – 6and their families. Join us on an epic,though tiny, table-top voyage of discovery,where your fingers and noses will never befar from the action.

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Starcatchers & Hazel Darwin Edwards present

THE ATTICCome up the stairs, blow away the cobwebsand peep into the boxes. Who knows whatmight happen when the sleepy attic comesto life. Grandma and Lucy are up in the atticwhere all the memories are stored. Hiddenin dusty containers at the top of the house,they have been waiting a long time tocome out and play. A gentle, funny andwonderfully ʻwoollyʼ production thattouches on the power of memories.

The Singing Kettle presents

SHAKE RATTLE & ROLLBang a pot, shake a tin, bring anything youcan to make a din then play along with TheSinging Kettle in this brand new musicalextravaganza. Join Cilla, Artie, Gary andKevin for this non-stop, all action show.

THU 12 JAN 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £9.50/FULL £12/CONCESSION £9/STUDENTS & UNDER 18S £7

Approx. 2 hrs 10 min (incl. interval)Suitable for ages 11+ 'Oliver Twist brought to life by one of the

Dickens family, a must-see!' AmbassadorEmily Butler

Theatre

THU 5 APR 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £14/FULL £17.50

MON 14 – SAT 19 MAYTIMES VARY TICKETS FROM £14

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Derek Grant presents

AN AUDIENCE WITHCHARLES DICKENSFebruary 2012 will mark the bicentenaryof Charles Dickensʼ birth. Performed by hisgreat great grandson Gerald Dickens, whohas appeared on features and documentariesfor the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, AnAudience with Charles Dickens is a virtuosoperformance of selected scenes from someof Dickens' best stories. See great momentsfrom Pickwick Papers and David Copperfield,experience the death of Nancy from OliverTwist and enter the classroom ofWackford Squeers.

Rapture Theatre presents

DOROTHY - RETIRINGFROM RETIREMENTEnjoy an evening of wonderful music andoutrageous comedy in the company ofone of Scotland's best loved performers.Accompany BAFTA Award-winning actressand Scottish showbiz legend Dorothy Paulin her tales of hysterical bus runs, topicaltram rides and family soirees and hearhilarious gossip about her starry pals,past and present.

Neil Laidlaw Productions presents

THE STEAMIEFirst performed in May 1987, The Steamiehas delighted and entertained audiences allover the world. Writer Tony Roper directsthis new touring production, so come andcelebrate the 25th anniversary of Scotlandʼsmost loved play!

WED 25 JAN 7.30PMTICKETS ARE FREE*

Suitable for all ages*please book in advance

Music

SUN 26 FEB 7.30PM (free pre-concert discussion withPeter Erskine and Tommy Smith6.45pm)TICKETS FRIENDS £11/FULL £17.50/CONCESSION £12.50/U16 FREE WITH PAYING ADULT/SNJO YOUTH CARD HOLDERS £5

Approx. 2 hrs (incl. interval)Suitable for all ages

‘SNJO - fantastic on their own. But joined bylegendary drummer Peter Erskine - trulygreat.’ Ambassador John Butterfield

Comedy

BURN'S NIGHT WITH THEALISTAIR MCCULLOCH TRIODonʼt miss our special Burnʼs NightCelebration with the Alistair McCulloch Trio.McCulloch, a fiddler whose versatility andbreadth of repertoire have kept him at theforefront of the tradition for over 15 years, isjoined by former Capercaillie member MarcDuff and Old Blind Dogs member AaronJones. To celebrate the day there will be aspecial Burnʼs Night menu served in ourcafèbar and restaurant.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents

THE MUSIC OF WEATHERREPORT WITH SPECIALGUEST PETER ERSKINEWeather Report was one of the mostcreative and influential jazz-fusion bandsof the 70s and 80s. Combining instantlyfamiliar melodies, global influences,swinging and exhilarating grooves, muchof their journey was driven by PeterErskineʼs phenomenal drumming. Nowa guest of the Scottish National JazzOrchestra, Peter Erskine leads one ofEuropeʼs leading jazz orchestras througha selection of Weather Reportʼsclassic numbers.

SAT 4 FEB 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £8/FULL £10/CONCESSION £8.50/STUDENTS £7

Approx. 2 hrs 15 min (incl. interval)

Dance

THU 23 FEB 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £9/FULL PRICE£12.50/CONCESSION £10/FAMILY OFFOUR £40/STUDENTS & UNDER 18S £7

Approx. 1 hr 10 min

SAT 14 JAN 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £12/FULL £15/CONCESSION £13

Approx. 2 hrs (incl. interval)Suitable for ages 16+

‘So funny he makes my face hurt. Enoughsaid!’ Ambassador Grahame Reid

CHiLL Productions & MZA present

CRAIG HILL: BLOWN BYA FAN…!Scotland's favourite kilted treasure puts thewind in your willows! After his last tour soldout in the UK, Australia, Southeast Asia,South Africa and even in Switzerland, Craigbreezes back to macrobert with his newshow. Sometimes wickedly provocative andalways outrageously cheeky, treat yourselfto fun from the comedian that theScotsman called 'a revelation'.

Ballet West presents

SWAN LAKEUsing Tchaikovsky's stirring score anda moving adaptation of the originalchoreography, Swan Lake tells the story ofa young man who falls in love with Odette,cursed and destined to spend her life as aswan, unless true love can release her fromthe spell of the evil Von Rothbart. Using amix of professional dancers and studentsBallet West has developed a significantreputation in producing high quality,classical ballet with loyal audiences invenues throughout Scotland.

Curious Seed presents

P U S HFollowing the success of Curious Seedʼsaward-winning production Found in 2009,P U S H is the companyʼs ambitious newdance theatre performance. Conceived anddirected by Christine Devaney and marryingexpressive choreography and live musicwith poetic text and video images, itreminds us to question whatʼs important andexplores what pushes you to move, to saysomething, and to push back.

‘Poetic – Uncompromising – Stylish -Hopeful’ Ambassador Lee Lawrence

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:SUN 29 JANSUN 26 FEBSUN 1 APRActivities start from 11.00am

Family FundaysEvery Sunday macrobert offers a widerange of activities for families. With family-friendly facilities, great films to watch,shows and a great menu at our cafébar, we have something for every age.

FundaysFamily Fundays are a new regular featurein the macrobert events calendar. Once amonth we will programme even more funactivities to give you and your family theopportunity to explore your creative side.

Choose from a pick and mix of creativeactivities, including interactive storytellingperformances, drop in dance, drama, filmand arts workshops, creative quizzes andmore.

For the full programme please visitwww.macrobert.org/fundays nearerthe time.

Take Part @ macrobert

macrobert is a place where people of allages can take part in creative activities.We run a huge variety of classes, work-shops, creative events and performanceopportunities in drama, dance, film, art andliterature throughout the year.

Our creative activities will give you thechance to work with some of Scotlandʼsbest artists, spark your imagination and giveyou time to create, play, imagine, dream,take risks, have fun and be inspired!

Find out everything you need to know in ournew macrobert Take Part brochure,available at the Box Office or online.Telephone 01786 466666 or checkwww.macrobert.org

SAT 31 MAR TIMES VARYTICKETS £2 PER PERFORMANCE

Pick ‘n’ Mix Weekend

MYTCREATESOur young theatre makers work withprofessional artists and theatre makers topresent you with explosive and exciting newscratches and sketches.

ERROL WHITECOMPANY - IAMUnder the pressure of sound and light, iamfollows a group of dancers as they discoverthe very nature of one another through thefabric of their own personal histories.

CATHERINE WHEELS:WHITEWhite, which has won too many awards tomention, is a playful, highly visual show forvery young children and a perfect first timetheatre experience.

PULL – COMMUNITYDANCE PERFORMANCESPULL is the culmination of severalcommunity dance groups working with theperformance company Curious Seed ontheir latest production PUSH. We bringsome of these groups together for one lastPUSH – a celebratory PULL!

SAT 31 MAR & SUN 1 APR11.30AM & 2.00PMTICKETS FRIENDS £5.50/FULL £7/FAMILY OF FOUR £25

Approx. 40minSuitable for ages 2 - 4 and their families

SAT 31 MAR 7.30PMTICKETS FRIENDS £9/FULL PRICE £12.50/CONCESSION £10/STUDENTS & UNDER18S £7

Approx. 50 minSuitable for ages 14+

Show times vary between 10.30am & 2.30pm, seemacrobert.org/picknmix for details

SAT 31 MAR 6.00PM

Sat 31 Mar & Sun 1 AprJoin us for an explosive weekend of scratches and sketches presented bymacrobertʼs young people, fused with internationally acclaimed dance andchildren's theatre.

Student Events

SUN 19 FEB8.00PM TILL LATETICKETS: £3/£4 ON THE DOOR

Suitable for ages 18+

AmbassadorsHelp us to spread the word about macrobert and our shows by becoming anambassador. To find out more about our Ambassadors Scheme please visitwww.macrobert.org/ambassador. If you are interested in being anAmbassador for a show next season, please send an email tomarketing@macrobert.org

EDIT:A NIGHT FOR STUDENTSYour way – your night. After a successfuldebut EDIT returns for the new semester.Described as 'the best venue in Stirling' byperforming band Haivercraft at the debutevent, this night will feature live bands andacoustic acts, plus drink promos at the bar.

Friends Save Money!

THE BENEFITS20% - 25% discount on tickets for shows and films20% off in our cafébar, including drinks and snacks at the kiosk20% off in the restaurant and on all merchandiseInvitations to special events throughout the yearMonthly e-newsletter

THE PRICEIndividual Friend: £30 a year (up to two discounted tickets per show)Joint Friends (two adults at the same address): £50 a year (up to fourdiscounted tickets per show)

HOW TO JOINCall 01786 466 666 or get more information in person at our box office, or visitwww.macrobert.org/friends for full terms and conditions.

Become a Friend of macrobert, see great shows for less andsupport one of Scotlandʼs leading arts centres at the same time.

Hired Events

THU 2 FEB 7.00PMTICKETS FREE*

Approx. 1 hr 30 min*please book at Box Officein advance

FORTH VALLEY SCHOOLS DANCE COMPETITION2012

WED 8 FEB 7.00PMTICKETS £6

duration tbc

SAT 25 FEB 7.30PMTICKETS £6 FULL/£4 CONCESSIONS

THU 1 & FRI 2 MAR7.30PMTICKETS £7 FULL/£5 CONCESSIONS

duration tbc

SAFE DRIVE STAY ALIVEYoung inexperienced motorists are at the highestrisk of serious road accidents. Safe Drive StayAlive is a show aimed at steering young peopleaway from taking risks behind the wheel,including accounts from real-life victims aswell as staff from the emergency servicesand NHS.

Active Stirling presents

THINK DANCINGActive Stirling presents an evening of danceperformed by schools from throughout Stirling.This is an Active Schools programme, delivered byvolunteers who are supported by a dance specialistto create their own dances.

Ydance prestents

U.DANCE 2012 – SCOTTISHPLATFORM EVENTSome of the best youth dance groups from acrossScotland showcase their skills in an exciting eveningof dance. Three of the best groups will be chosen totake part in the landmark U.Dance 2012 event at theSouthbank Centre, London. Find out more aboutU.Dance 2012 at www.ydance.org.

This annual dance competition will feature the worksof more than 500 school pupils from across Stirling,Falkirk and Clackmannan and provides youngpeople with the opportunity to choreograph routines,rehearse as a team and showcase the results inperformances on the night. Performances on 1March feature junior dancers (S1-S3), whereassenior dancers (S4-S6) will take to the stage on2 March.

Approx. 2 hrs (incl. interval)

WED 14 - SAT 17 MAR7.30PMTICKETS £8 - £11

duration tbc

FRI 23 - SUN 25 MAR7.00PMTICKETS £10 FULL/£8 CONCESSIONS*

Approx. 2 hrs 20 min(incl. interval)

SAT 24 & SUN 25 MAR2.00PMTHU 22 MAR 7.00PMTICKETS £10 FULL/£8 CONCESSIONS*

Approx. 2 hrs (incl. interval)

MON 5 - SAT 10 MAR7.30PMWED 7 & SAT 10 MAR2.00PMTICKETS £17 FULL PRICE/£15 CONCESSION*

MYTHS AND LEGENDS (SENIOR SHOWCASE)

Bridge of Allan Operatic Society presents

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*25% discount on junior shows when buying 4 or moretickets for evening performance. Tickets must be purchasedin one transaction.

*25% discount on tickets when buying 4 or more tickets for asenior performance. Tickets must be purchased inone transaction.

MYTHS AND LEGENDS (JUNIOR SHOWCASE)

This final collaboration between Rodgers &Hammerstein is one of the worldʼs most belovedmusicals. When a postulant proves too high-spiritedfor the religious life, she is dispatched to serve asgoverness for the seven children of a widowed navalCaptain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters,coupled with her generosity of spirit, graduallycaptures the heart of the stern Captain and theymarry. Upon returning from their honeymoon theydiscover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis,who demand the Captainʼs immediate service intheir navy. The familyʼs narrow escape over themountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War IIprovides one of the most thrilling and inspirationalfinales ever presented in the theatre.

Stirling Scouts and Guides present

STIRLING GANG SHOW 2012Stirling Scouts and Guides return to macrobert fortheir 19 annual Gang Show. A great night ofentertainment by young local people, the fast-moving,colourful performances are suitable for the wholefamily, including music, dance and comedy.

Monument Dance Centre & Monument Performing Arts School

Over 400 senior performers showcase their talent asthey explore some of the worldʼs best magical mythsand musical legends with dance, with styles rangingfrom Classical Ballet to Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.

Monument Dance Centre & Monument Performing Arts School

Over 250 of Monument Dance Centre's youngestdancers perform in their very own show for the firsttime. These special matinee performances givejunior students the chance to showcase their skills inBallet, Tap and Jazz, with a few surprises thrown into enchant the audience.

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Approx. 2 hrs 35 min (incl. interval)*Only available 5 Mar, 6 Mar & 2.00pm performances

For a large printversion please emailmarketing@macrobert.orgor call 01786 466666

Tickets cannot be refunded except in the event ofcancellation by macrobert./ Special conditions apply forexchanges./ Latecomers may not admitted, please giveyourself plenty of time to arrive. We reserve the rightto relocate shows from venue to another venue withinmacrobert./ The use of cameras and recordingequipment is not permitted./ All information is correctat time of print and is subject to change without priornotice./ Please check our website www.macrobert.orgfor up-to-date information. macrobert can not be heldliable for any arrangements made due to changes to thebrochure./ Concessions apply to full-time students,under 18s, senior citizens, people with a disability (pluscarer), Young Scot Card holders and benefit claimants./Proof of eligibility is required.

MACROBERT FRIENDS

Become a friend and save between 20%and 25% on tickets for shows and films,plus get 20% off on food and drinks.www.macrobert.org/friends

MACROBERT PARTIES

Book a birthday party with a twist atmacrobert! We have a wide selection ofparty options available tailored to differentages. www.macrobert.org/parties

PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS & NURSERIES

We offer a wide range of performancesthat tie in with the curriculum. Specialticket discounts for schools apply to mostperformances, we can tailor pre or postperformance workshops to the needs ofyour class and can offer backstage tours.www.macrobert.org/education

HIRE US

macrobert is available to hire. To find outmore about hosting your next event atmacrobert please contact Kate Timperleyby phone on 01786 467153 or by email tokate.timperley@macrobert.org

ACCESS INFORMATION

macrobert welcomes all disabled visitors.Our building is fully accessible forwheelchairs, and we offer hearing loops atthe box office and bar. Concession ticketsare available for people with a disabilityplus carer.

FIND US

University of Stirling, Stirling,FK9 4LA

Park for free on the UniversityCampus, but leave extra time forfinding a parking space at busytimes. There are frequent busesfrom Stirling town centre and thetrain station to the UniversityCampus. For all public transportoptions call Traveline Scotland at0871 200 22 33 or visitwww.travelinescotland.com

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Mon – Fri 9.00am to 7.45pm(phones close 7.00pm)Sat 9.00am to 8.30pmSun 10.00am to 8.30pm

GROUP BOOKINGS

We offer you one free ticket withevery ten tickets purchased. Forall group bookings please emailAlbert McLure, Group BookingsSales Advisor, ongroups@macrobert.orgor call 01786 466666.

macrobert arts centre limited is a Scottishcharity, no SC039546To support us with donations please go towww.macrobert.org/donate

MACROBERT THANKS THEFOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

NOT JUST FOR SHOWS: MACROBERT CAFÉBAR & RESTAURANT

Our cafébar and restaurant offers freshly made and scrumptious food, with dailyspecials and a childrenʼs menu for our younger visitors. To book a table pleasephone 01786 466610 or browse our menu online atwww.macrobert.org/cafebar

Diary 2012JANUARY

Until 7 Jan Jackie and the Beanstalk times vary

Thu 12 An Audience with Charles Dickens 7.30pm

Sat 14 Craig Hill 7.30pm

Tue 17 - Sat 21 Ring-A-Ding-Ding times vary

Wed 25 Burnʼs Night: Alistair McCulloch Trio 7.30pm

Sun 29 macrobert Family Funday times vary

FEBRUARY

Thu 2 Safe Drive Stay Alive 7.00pm

Sat 4 Ballet West: Swan Lake 7.30pm

Wed 8 Think Dancing 7.00pm

Sun 19 EDIT: A Night for Students 8.00pm till late

Thu 23 P U S H 7.30pm

Fri 24 The Attic 11.30am & 2.00pm

Sat 25 U.Dance 2012 – Scottish Platform Event 7.30pm

Sun 29 macrobert Family Funday times vary

Sun 26 SNJO with special guest Peter Erskine 7.30pm

MARCH

Thu 1 - Fri 2 Forth Valley Schools Dance Competition 2012 7.30pm

Mon 5 - Sat 10 The Sound of Music times vary

Wed 14 - Sat 17 Stirling Gang Show 2012 7.30pm

Thu 22 Monument Dance (Junior Showcase) 7.00pm

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Monument Dance (Senior Showcase) 7.00pm

Sat 24 - Sun 25 Monument Dance (Junior Showcase) 2.00pm

Sat 31 & Sun 1 Pick ʻnʼ Mix & macrobert Family Funday times vary

Sat 31 Errol White Company: iam 7.30pm

Sat 31 & Sun 1 White times vary

WHY NOT TRY THE MACROBERTFILMHOUSE?

Pick up our monthly cinema brochure or checkwww.macrobert.org/cinema for our diverseprogramme of new releases, event movies,documentaries, family films, foreign languagecinema and modern classics.