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The Monster in the Hall
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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)
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (5/5), based on 1 review
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
BOOKING
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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.
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Helen ★★★★★
14th October 2009
There are no future performances scheduled. Please keep an eye on this site for all listings, or sign up to our e-newsletter to receive direct notifications.
Mary bridget ★★★★★
13th October 2009
I saw it with my school a couple of weeks ago it was amazing the best play of see
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.
pamela reid ★★★★★
1st October 2009
this show is amazing seen it in hamilton and coming bac to see it.
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.
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!
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?
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.
Marie ★★★★★
28th September 2009
It Was The Best Show I Have Been To
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
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.'
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.
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!
Claire ★★★★★
11th August 2009
Beautifully cast and performed. I'm not a big play goer but maybe I should be more. Thanks
Pam ★★★★★
11th August 2009
The gradual decline of Morris' life is heartbreaking! Good performances from both actors.
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.
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Jay Cee ★★★★★
23rd October 2009
What an terrible peformance last night! Felt like we were watching a school play it was that amateurish. Lines were either fluffed, inaudible or just plain incomprensible. The Panto season must have begun early at the Citizens. Ham anyone? On the plus side, the set was good and the costumes were pretty funky. Just a shame about the acting.