Pre-Show Meet the Director

Following on from the success of our Meet the Actor events in October, Scottish Drama Training Network, in partnership with the Citizens Theatre, is delighted to offer teachers and students the opportunity to Meet the Director. And once again- it’s FREE!

This is a unique opportunity to meet award winning director Stewart Laing and gain a fascinating insight into the working life of a professional theatre director, followed by a Q&A session.

Stewart Laing photographed by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan for The Salon Project

This event also includes access to a special £4 ticket offer for The Maids on the same evening – a new interpretation of Jean Genet’s notorious play, in a translation by Martin Crimp.

MEET THE DIRECTOR
5.30-6.30pm
Followed by a performance of The Maids at 7.30pm.

BOOKING

For further info and details on how to book contact Scottish Drama Training Network directly.

Phone 0141 270 8349 or email Rachel.

Please note The Maids is recommended for 16+
(WARNING: Adult themes & scenes of a sexual nature)

Post Show Discussions - Spring 2013

As well as our schools'-specific pre-show workshop Conjouring Doctor Faustus (for 14+), there will be free public Post Show Discussions available for 2 of our Spring shows. You may find these of interest for your senior students:

THE MAIDS
POST SHOW DISCUSSION
With Director Stewart Laing
Thu 24 January
Free with a ticket for the show.
The show is recommended for 16+
(WARNING: Adult themes & scenes of a sexual nature)

TAKIN' OVER THE ASYLUM
POST SHOW DISCUSSION
With writer Donna Franceschild and director Mark Thomson
Wed 20 February
Free with a ticket for the show
The show is recommended for 12+

More discussions may be announced.
Keep an eye on this blog for all news and workshops for schools.

Conjouring Doctor Faustus - workshop

DOCTOR FAUSTUS
PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP
For schools and student groups

Before a performance of our co-production with West Yorkshire Playhouse; Director, Dominic Hill will offer a unique and practical insight into the making of the production. Written by Christopher Marlowe, this version of Doctor Faustus will have two acts re-written by Colin Teevan.

Looking at how the script was developed, its contemporary resonances, casting and the physical production process backstage, this 2 hour workshop will explore the creative practices that come together to make the final show on stage.

Participants will also have the opportunity to pose their own questions and take part in the re-creation of a key scene.

For students and secondary pupils 14+

Wed 17 April | 4.30-6.30pm
(followed by show at 7.30pm)
£10 for workshop & show ticket

BOOKING
Call Box Office on 0141 429 0022 to book.

More info about Doctor Faustus

Update for Medea Post Show Discussion

Tonight's free Post Show Discussion for Medea, which was previously going to feature the show's Assistant Director will now feature members of the cast including Medea herself, Rachael Stirling!

The discussion will still be led by our Creative Learning Officer, Louise Brown.

It's free and in the main auditorium after the show.

See you there.