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The Monster in the Hall
TAG
DUCK AND THE DUKE V CAT CLAWS PARSONS + THE NAMELESS DREADS (FEAT. THE LADY FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICES)
A new play by David Greig, at the Citizens and touring in Autumn 2010.
Duck Macatarsney cares for her biker dad whose MS is getting increasingly bad. Her Dad - Duke - is a spliff smoking (for medicinal reasons you understand), bike riding, heavy metal loving, horror movie loving, pizza eating widower who’s brought up Duck since the death of her Mother in a crash. The two of them are just about surviving when one morning the Duke wakes up blind and the Duck hears that the Social Services are coming to take her away.
The Monster in the Hall follows Duck as she tries to protect her world from the terrifying prospect of change.
A low budget indie comedy musical about a girl on the verge of a nervous breakdown played out by four actors and a big fat motorbike which goes vrrooommm.
A new play from the same team that created the smash hit Yellow Moon (Best Show for Children and Young People TMA Awards 2007).
World Premiere
By David Greig
Directed by Guy Hollands
Music by Nigel Dunn
- 2 Nov 2010 to 13 Nov 2010
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- CITIZENS THEATRE 2010-11-02 07:30 PM 2010-11-03 07:30 PM 2010-11-04 01:30 PM 2010-11-04 07:30 PM 2010-11-05 07:30 PM 2010-11-06 07:30 PM 2010-11-09 01:30 PM 2010-11-09 07:30 PM 2010-11-10 07:30 PM 2010-11-11 07:30 PM 2010-11-12 07:30 PM 2010-11-13 07:30 PM This show will be touring from 24/09-13/11/10. Any additional public dates and venues will be announced here.
Dates
Circle Studio
Prices
Citizens Theatre prices
£12.50 (concessions available)
Tuesdays £10
Schools £7.50 (1 teacher free with every 10 bought)
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
BOOKING
Use the Book Now button to book tickets for performances at the Citizens Theatre.
Recommended for 14+
With thanks to the Federation of Scottish Theatre for their support of Assistant Director, Howie Reeve through a Creative Assistant Bursary.
For information on booking this production to come to your school or venue, see Touring Work.
IETM
International Network of Contemporary Performing Arts
4-7 November
The Citizens is delighted to be part of this international showcase to over 600 delegates from across the world. An extensive programme of talks and performances over 4 days will embrace the entire city, its people and its culture. IETM is Europe’s most significant membership organisation for contemporary theatre, dance and performance.
Comments
Alison ★★★★★
16th August 2010
Hi Jackie, TAG originally stood for Theatre About Glasgow. It was developed as the outreach arm of the Citizens Theatre in 1967and the company would tour schools in Glasgow. It then developed into its own company with a Scotland wide remit touring productions for children and young people. Since 2007 it has been part of the Citizens Theatre again and continues to produce work young people including touring productions and a large workshop and project programme. There is more info in our history section (click on About). Hope that helps!
Jackie Heneghan ★★★★★
16th August 2010
Please can you tell me what TAG stands for? Is it by any chance Theatre Action Group? Thanks in advance for getting back to me. Best regards, Jackie H Pennsylvania, USA
Ms C E Hivey ★★★★★
9th August 2010
Great to see an other venue for Scottish Opera. Really enjoy the 16.00 start time. Hope there will be more in the future.
Helen ★★★★★
20th July 2010
Hi Jules, I think there are spaces. Up-to-date info is held, and bookings are made directly at Box Office. Please call 0141 429 0022 to get the latest availability. Hope you can join us!
Jules Haston ★★★★★
19th July 2010
Hello Tag/Citz! I have a 4 year old daughter (5 next month) who I think would really benefit - and love - being involved in your drama classes. Are there any spaces left for the Autumn 'term'? If so could we book up a place for Alice? Jules (mum)
Helen ★★★★★
11th July 2010
Hi Carolyn, There's a wee form on the homepage (with 3 fields to complete). Please add your details here to join the mailing list. NB. It's also linked in the footer. Thanks Helen
carolyn stuart ★★★★★
10th July 2010
can i please be put on your mailing list
Helen ★★★★★
7th July 2010
I just accidentally deleted a comment amongst a load of spam, and only realised too late that included a genuine message which I can't get back. If you are awaiting the publication of your comment or question, please re-post. Apologies!
Helen ★★★★★
22nd April 2010
Hi Yvonne, Thanks for your comment. Show times are listed beside each date which you click "view all dates". It's not as simple as one start time, as it can vary per show. You've made an interesting point though, we should perhaps make this view all dates/times. I hope you found the info you required. Helen
Yvonne Alexis ★★★★★
21st April 2010
Hi, it would've been useful to have the start time on the web-site...
Rhona Armes-martin ★★★★★
17th April 2010
Awesome-dont think I have enjoyed a piece of theatre so much-it was that good!Amazing talent,really clever.Brought the book alive to my ten year old girl.We laughed from start to finish-dont miss it!!!
Lesley Mickel ★★★★★
15th April 2010
I watched Treasure Island last night with my family, and was in danger of missing some of the first half because of the tears of laughter. This was a truly theatrical experience with two actors evoking a whole cast of vibrant characters. Bravo Wee Stories.
Helen ★★★★★
8th April 2010
Hi Nicholas, We do indeed have classes for your age group during the summer. Our Summer Academy caters for all between the ages of 4-16 years. Click on the link to the right of Arts and Crafts (above) for class dates, times and booking info.
Nicholas Brennan ★★★★★
6th April 2010
Hi my names nicholas and im 14 and im really interested in acting, i was just wondering if their is a class for my age group during the summer
Callum Fuller ★★★★★
5th April 2010
I just finished Level 2 recently and it was a fantastic experience. Tuition is excellent, encouraged to explore different topics in a friendly manner and develop yourself as an actor. I'm really looking forward to Level 3.
Helen ★★★★★
4th April 2010
Hi Marjorie, We have a page about our Summer Academy 2010. This tells you the course times and booking info: http://citz.co.uk/whatson/info/summer_academy_2010/ We have just signed off the print, so the leaflets are being printed this week and should be ready and available at the theatre the following week.
Linzi beckett ★★★★★
4th April 2010
Hi, could you give me all the information you have about the summer academy 2010 for 6 year olds. Brochures, flyers, anything, so as I can get a feel for the course. Thank you, Linzi
Magi Gibson ★★★★★
3rd April 2010
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Congratulations to all involved. Can't agree at all with comment from Amy (no surname) above. Some performances were better than others (aren't they almost always?). Some were excellent. there were lots of laughs. Stage set in the final act was stunning. Music was wonderful. Given the youthfulness of the cast this was a production to be proud of. Personally I don't like star rating systems so will not choose one.
Alice ★★★★★
2nd April 2010
I found the actress playing Olga truly convincing, and loved the light-hearted relief provided by the strong supporting male cast. Excellent adaptation, great acting and visually gorgeous, very impressed and look forward to more work from these talented students.
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Julia Krone Oliver ★★★★★
30th August 2010
What a fabulous production, acting of the highest order, clever juxtaposition of complex social issues with parts of speech. It was certainly the best thing we saw this year at the Festival. As South Africans involved in the arts, living in Edinburgh for the past 3 years, we were so impressed and proud - well done! Good luck with the rest of your tour.