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The Grapes of Wrath
Community Co
The Citizens Community Company return to the main stage with their version of Steinbeck’s classic. The Grapes Of Wrath is a story about the endurance of the human spirit and how simple solidarity can pull a population through its darkest times.
Driven from their home, the Joad family make the monumental trek westward to California, joining thousands of other migrants in search of land, jobs and dignity. Seduced by the prospect of a new life they invest everything they have in the journey. Their hopes rise and crumble as they struggle to survive the crossing - California may not be the promised land after all.
Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s epic American novel about the Great Depression is given new life by this 30-strong community cast, the perfect canvas for a large ensemble, in a timely production about human resilience in the face of economic exploitation.
BY JOHN STEINBECK
ADAPTED BY TIM BAKER
DIRECTED BY NEIL PACKHAM & ELLY GOODMAN
DESIGNED BY NEIL HAYNES
- 19 May 2010 to 22 May 2010
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- 2010-05-19 07:30 PM 2010-05-20 07:30 PM 2010-05-21 07:30 PM 2010-05-22 02:30 PM 2010-05-22 07:30 PM
Dates
Main Theatre
Prices
£10 full price, standard concessions
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
Sponsored by Scott & Co.
With additional funding from
Big Lottery Awards for All
This production is performed by a cast of actors drawn from the Citizens Community Company, Citizens Young Co. and new actors from Turning Point Scotland. This is the Citizens third community theatre project with Turning Point and marks a welcome return to the main stage of our own Community Company.
Comments
Pam ★★★★★
11th August 2009
The gradual decline of Morris' life is heartbreaking! Good performances from both actors.
Claire ★★★★★
11th August 2009
Beautifully cast and performed. I'm not a big play goer but maybe I should be more. Thanks
Louise & Craig Murray ★★★★★
12th August 2009
Fabulous performances. Billy Mack is yet again outstanding and Michele Gallagher supports him brilliantly in this harrowing account of Morris's alcoholism. You could hear a pin drop at the end. Brilliant!
Kimberley Watson ★★★★★
13th August 2009
Dear, Sir/Madam I am interested in taking part in the night school as i have just finished the ETA course at the RSAMD. However I am 21 just now and see that this course is for over 22, would I still be able to take part? Is there someone I should be contacting directly? Thanks for any help you can offer. Kimberley Watson
Owen ★★★★★
14th August 2009
Billy Mack captures the fine line of alcoholism brilliantly. An innocent drink for breakfast, why not? A few pints for lunch? It would be rude not to. This excellent portrayal is a captivating insight into a world where only a drink a will do.
Sean Odeneal ★★★★★
16th August 2009
I'm interested in the three session writing course but I must say it's a tad inconvenient that there's no e-mail address to which to send an 'application.'
Helen Black ★★★★★
17th August 2009
Hi Sean, We were planning to receive all applications by post, but I've made a special request and Jeremy has now provided his email address. Hence, you can now submit applications directly to jeremy(at)citz.co.uk Helen
Helen Black ★★★★★
17th August 2009
Hi Kimberley, I will pass your comment on to our project co-ordinator for consideration. The reason we say 22+, is simply that we provide drama classes for 4-15s, Young Co. for 16-21s and Nightschool for 22+. I can see that at 21 already you are unlikely to join Young Co. for such a short space of time. We'll get back to you directly if there's space.
Marie ★★★★★
28th September 2009
It Was The Best Show I Have Been To
Helen ★★★★★
30th September 2009
What a brilliant piece of theatre. The writing was awesome and all performances excellent. One of those nights, that reinforces the power of good theatre. Well done.
Finlay Macintyre ★★★★★
30th September 2009
Was there last night. Very good. Great performances from Siobhan Redmond, Una McLean and Anne Lacey. Loved the 'footballers wives' set. I thought there might be a problem moving the action to modern Glasgow, not least the question of why they'd all be shut up together but I think Rona Munro pulled it off rather well. Was the El Paso sign recycled from another production? Pal Joey? It made me think of the one time pub in Barlanark but I'm sure that was not intentional, was it?
Laura ★★★★★
30th September 2009
Brilliant, agree with Marie, one of the best shows I have ever seen. Takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, shock, laughter, near tears. The cast are outstanding particularly Siobhan Redmond and Myra McFadyen. The Glasgow patter is fab!
Jo ★★★★★
1st October 2009
I visited Glasgow for the first time last week and booked to see The Pillowman (one of my favourite plays) at the Citizen Theatre. I just wanted to let you and the whole team at your theatre know how impressed and delighted I was by the whole experience. The performance was really excellent with an inventive use of props that managed to convey the power of the play while delivering the black humour so brilliantly. But it was not just the performance that delighted me so much; every member of staff in front of house roles were warm, friendly and helpful and the general vibe of the whole environment was relaxed and welcoming. Reading some of the literature concerning the theatre just continued the impression of an exciting, talented and inclusive theatre that really reaches out into it’s local community. I could go on but would become fairly sycophantic so probably best to finish by simply saying thank you and good luck with all your future plans.
pamela reid ★★★★★
1st October 2009
this show is amazing seen it in hamilton and coming bac to see it.
Rowena Singh ★★★★★
8th October 2009
i would like to know your next weekly drama classes for my son 4 years old.Thank you so much and looking forward to your reply.
bruce morrison ★★★★★
11th October 2009
can u tell me of any drama classes available at evenings, for 18 year olds? thank you very much. kind regards bruce
R Gorrod ★★★★★
12th October 2009
Am really really sorry that I did not get to see this show, maybe you could let me know where it is on next. Thanx a lot.
Mary bridget ★★★★★
13th October 2009
I saw it with my school a couple of weeks ago it was amazing the best play of see
Helen ★★★★★
14th October 2009
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Benn ★★★★★
5th August 2009
Love this theatre. Hope I get a chance to visit it again sometime. My favourite area was below the stage floor although the trapdoors were a bit scary.