Small Change Launch

Yesterday saw the launch of Small Change at the Citizens Theatre. Small Change is a brand new educational resource created by Learning & Teaching Scotland in association with TAG.

Our drama workers met with young people from Bannerman High School last year to devise and rehearse scenes looking at financial dilemmas in everyday life. These scenes were filmed and incorporated into a DVD which accompanies the resource which will be used by teachers throughout Scotland.

We have uploaded the scenes to YouTube. Click the picture below to watch the videos.



Thanks to everyone who took part in yesterday's launch, thanks to our sponsors Clydesdale Bank and well done to all the students who performed on the prestigious stage of the Citizens Theatre to the invited audience.

Even the BBC are blogging about it - Scottish Learning News

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Learning and Teaching Scotland

One-Act Plays in Dalbeattie

Better late than never, here are some photos (from Allan Devlin) from the One-Act Plays in Dalbeattie at the end of November.









See more on Flickr.

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Pillar to post

Just before Christmas Angela (Education Officer) and Gavin popped by to show off their gorgeous new baby boy - Aidan. To say that he was passed from pillar to post is an understatement. Half the building turned up to get a cuddle. Below are just some of the many photos.

Neil commented that Aidan probably felt quite at home having spent around 8 months in our office - and as such should be familiar with the sounds.

Anyway, everyone here sends their best to the Smiths!


Another proud new Dad (Davey) takes his turn with Anna alongside


Louise with Neil and Toto


Elly


Helen (me) and Alison


Neil


The gang (...actually only a few, there were too many to get in the photo!)

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Weekly drama classes recommence this weekend

Our Kids @ Citz and Teenagers @ Citz drama classes for 4-15 year olds recommence this weekend. During term time the theatre buzzes with nearly 300 children and young people along with their families.

If you haven't re-booked yet, now's the time to do it. There are still spaces available in a number of our 16 different classes. We always welcome new faces, so if you've not been before and fancy some weekly drama fun call the box office on 0141 429 0022.






Parents are welcome to chill out in the foyer, whilst waiting for their offspring. Our car park is free and with coffee, tea, weekend papers and wifi all availble, it's the perfect spot to relax.



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A fresh start

With the festive season over, we are looking forward to a really busy year. There are lots of TAG shows on offer in 2009:

In March we are re-touring with our award-winning production of David Greig's play YELLOW MOON about a couple of teenage runaways. As well as performing in Frankfurt and The Hague (thanks to the British Council), we will also be in the UK. Click here for more details.


Photo by Tim Morozzo

In March and April we are also offering a brand new play by Davey Anderson along with a follow up workshop exploring issues of tolerance, bullying, citizenship and respect. This project, called OUTSPOKEN is being offered Free to S1 and S2 students.

In May MUSEUM OF DREAMS, a brand new work by Ailie Cohen and Guy Hollands will open at the Citizens Theatre and tour to the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival in Edinburgh. More details here.



Finally, in September, we hope to re-tour another Davey Anderson play that premiered at the Citz last year. LIAR, a co-production with Sounds of Progress may be available for touring (budgets permitting) from 7-26 September.


Photo by Eamonn McGoldrick

Along with loads of other education projects we are looking forward to a productive new year.

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