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4305300-561975Press ReleaseFor Immediate UseThe Royal Lyceum Theatre EdinburghWhat’s New in 2017A new production by Grid Iron, Lung Ha Theatre Company, The Lyceum and RZSS Edinburgh Zoo as part of Edinburgh International Science Festival, Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery, a promenade performance at the world famous RZ SS Edinburgh Zoo. A Number, Caryl Churchill’s chilling two-hander, presented in partnership with Edinburgh International Science Festival, will star Peter Forbes, as father Salter, and Brian Ferguson as his son(s). Edinburgh International Science Festival will present four pre-show talks across the run, with special guests tackling the wide-ranging topics of identity.The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other will begin community engagement activities this year, but live performances have been postponed. A statement from David Greig can be found below.Girls Like That will be performed at the Traverse Theatre as part of Young Writers Project; which partners brand new short plays written by the Traverse Young Writers group with members of the Lyceum Youth Theatre (LYT).Line up for the second Lyceum Variety Nights, held on Sunday 26 February in association with Flint & Pitch Productions, which includes music from Rachel Sermanni and Pronto Mama!, spoken word and poetry from Aidan Moffat, Adele Hampton, and Don Paterson, a performance from acclaimed Scottish actor Gerda Stevenson, and a cabaret performance from The Creative Martyrs. The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is pleased to be releasing the theatre’s Spring guide, which details a number of updates to the next stage of this 2016/17 season. From the 1 – 9 April, Grid Iron, Lung Ha, The Lyceum, and RZSS Edinburgh Zoo will present Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery, created as part of Edinburgh International Science Festival. The play, written by Morna Pearson and directed by Dundee Rep Associate Artistic Director Joe Douglas and Lung Ha Artistic Director Maria Oller, follows cryptozoologist Dr Vivien Stirlingshire - quite literally - in and around the world famous RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, as she seeks out as yet undiscovered ‘animals’ in this family friendly promenade production, supported by Creative Scotland.-Caryl Churchill’s compelling and provocative two-hander, A Number, directed by Zinnie Harris, will be performed on a transformed, intimate Lyceum stage between 6 – 15 April. Debating themes of identity, morality, and contemporary science, the production follows Bernard who, having spent 35 years believing he’s an only child, learns he is one of ‘a number’ of clones created by his father. The Lyceum is delighted to announce that the roles of father and son will be performed by award-winning actors Peter Forbes and Brian Ferguson, respectively. Peter Forbes recent credits include The James Plays (UK and International Tour); Our Country’s Good (National Theatre); Way Upstream (Chichester Festival Theatre); How to Hold Your Breath (Royal Court Theatre); feature films The Children’s Act (BBC Films), The Wife (Anonymous Content) and Modern Life is Rubbish (Serotonin Films); and Endeavour III (ITV), and Brian Ferguson’s credits include Oil (Almeida Theatre); Anything That Gives Off Light (National Theatre of Scotland); The Broken Heart (The Globe); The Changeling (The Globe); Hamlet (Citizens Theatre); Kiss Me First (E4); Line of Duty (BBC2); and Our World War (BBC). A Number is presented in partnership with Edinburgh International Science Festival, who will offer four pre-show talks on 8, 11, 13 and 15 April at 7pm, tackling the wide-ranging issues of identity – be it cultural, digital, or scientific. Each talk will feature a special guest, including writer and musician Pat Kane, novelist James Robertson, crime writer Christopher Brookmyre, director Zinnie Harris and Lyceum Artistic Director David Greig. -The Lyceum’s expansive community project The Hour We Nothing of Each Other will now begin its creative life in Summer of 2017 with workshops taking place across the city allowing us to engage a diverse and wide range of communities before a final production in 2018.David Greig commented “This has been an extraordinary year of experiment for The Lyceum, we had planned for the season to culminate by inviting the people of Edinburgh onto the stage for a production of Peter Handke’s striking evocation of civic life. A host of volunteers have already come forward, and some have already participated in workshops and it has been very heartening?to see this creative generosity. But the deeper we’ve dug in to this fascinating project the more we’ve realised that this work sits at the heart of a long term Lyceum project to engage and embed ourselves within Edinburgh communities. Proper engagement work takes time. We hope by giving ourselves a little more space we can deepen and enrich the work, and make new friends to join us in creating this celebration of communities across Edinburgh.This decision to postpone allows us to give more time and resource to the project. We will be working throughout 2017 to encourage people from across the city, in all walks of life to take part. It is a step beyond reflecting the community into acknowledging that theatre has a role in creating that community too, it takes time, it is a longer journey, but I hope a more rewarding one for all involved.”Further information and new performance dates will be announced alongside The Lyceum’s 2017/18 season in early Summer 2017.-The Lyceum is pleased to present Girls Like That, written by Evan Placey. Part of an exciting collaboration between Lyceum Youth Theatre (LYT) and the Traverse Theatre, Young Writers Project: Gender Trouble, the production will be presented as a double bill alongside brand new short plays written by the Traverse Young Writers group and performed by members of LYT. Girls Like That pertinently explores gender inequality in the digital minefield of young people’s online lives, and the play follows Scarlett, whose reputation and friendships are ruined when a naked photo of her goes viral. The production will be performed at the Traverse Theatre from 9 – 11 March 2017.-Finally, following its critically acclaimed first outing, Lyceum Variety Nights return on Sunday 26 February. In association with Flint & Pitch Productions and hosted by Sian Bevan and Jenny Lindsay, the second Variety Night will feature music from Scottish folk musician Rachel Sermanni and Glasgow band Proto Mama!, along with spoken word and poetry from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap), Adele Hampton (Washington DC 2013 Beltway Poetry’s National Slam Team), and multi award-winning Scottish poet Don Paterson; a performance from acclaimed Scottish actor Gerda Stevenson (A Word with Dr Johnson, Oran Mor theatre; The Martyn Bennett Story, Tramway/Mull; River City, BBC Scotland; Braveheart, Icon Films; Blue Black Permanent, Viz Permanent Films), and an inimitable cabaret act from The Creative Martyrs. The line-up for the third Variety Nights, scheduled for Sunday 4 June, will be announced at the end of the evening.EndsFor further media information, please contact Harriet Mould on press@.uk 0131 2484 822 / 0745 481 6116For further information regarding Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery, please contact Liz Smith on daisy.ben@live.co.uk / 07971417210Listings InformationDr Stirlingshire’s DiscoveryBy Morna PearsonDirected by Joe Douglas and Maria OllerVenue: RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, entry through Members Gate situated at the top of the Zoo Car ParkPerformance Dates: 1 – 9 April 2017Times: 6.30pmTickets: Previews 1 & 2 April ?10 - ?74 – 9 April ?15 - ?10Family ticket ?35 (2 adults + 2 children)Box Office: 0131 248 4848Website: .uk All performances are relaxed. BSL signed performance on 5 April at 6.30pmRunning time: approximately 90 minsAge recommendation: 5 years + Please noteThis is a promenade performance, both indoors and outdoors, so dress warmly and for all weathers. A NumberBy Caryl ChurchillDirected by Zinnie HarrisVenue: The Royal Lyceum Theatre EdinburghPerformance Dates: 6 – 15 April 2017Press Night: Saturday 8 April 2017Times: evenings – Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8:30pm. Matinees – Saturdays, 2pmPrices: ?20 - ?10BSL Interpreted: 12 April, 8:30pmCaptioned: 15 April, 2pmEdinburgh International Science Festival Pre Show Discussions:Online IdentitySaturday 8 April, 7pmA discussion with writer and musician Pat KaneScottish IdentityTuesday 11 April, 7pmA conversation between novelist James Robertson and a prominent scientistMe, Myself and IThursday 13 April, 7pmA conversation between author Christopher Brookmyre and Lyceum Artistic Director David GreigThink of a NumberSaturday 15 April, 7pmA conversation between Director Zinnie Harris and Lyceum Artistic Director David GreigGirls Like ThatBy Evan PlaceyVenue: Traverse TheatrePerformance Dates: 9 – 11 March 2017Times: 7pmPrices: ?12.50 - ?10.50Box Office: 0131 228 1403Website: traverse.co.uk / .ukNotes to EditorsHaving recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company is a crucible of Scottish talent, developing Scotland’s considerable indigenous artists and presenting the best of international drama from its home in a magnificent, intimate Victorian building in Edinburgh’s West End. Internationally celebrated playwright David Greig became the 8th Artistic Director of The Lyceum in 2016, following Mark Thomson’s superb 13 year reign. As part of his premiere 2016/17 season, the company is producing ten full productions, making it one of the biggest producing companies in the United Kingdom.In recent years, The Lyceum has staged co-productions with Theatre Royal, Bath; The Bush Theatre, London; Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company; National Theatre of Scotland; Citizens Theatre; Dundee Rep; Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse; Chichester Festival Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith.In addition, The Lyceum also runs an award-winning, ambitious and acclaimed Creative Learning programme which engages with over 16,000 young people across Scotland annually.For more information, please visit .ukGrid Iron is an Edinburgh-based theatre Company who, following their incorporation in 1995 and their first show Clearance at the Traverse, Edinburgh, swiftly gained a reputation for creating high-quality, high profile shows. The Company went on to specialise in presenting shows in unusual locations. Previous locations include a boat-builders island in a Norwegian fjord, the former General Security building in Beirut, a working cancer hospital in Jordan and parks, housing estates and playgrounds all over Britain.' Occasionally they create work for the stage or use theatre buildings in a site-specific, promenade manner.Over the years, Grid Iron have received 30 awards covering all aspects of their work and have co-produced with many companies, including their previous co-production with Lung Ha Theatre Company, Huxley's Lab, in 2010 which was also part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival and supported by the Edinburgh Festival Theatre.? Other companies they have co-produced with include the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Dundee Rep Theatre and the Almeida Theatre, London.? They have also performed twice as part of the Edinburgh International Festival, as part of Imaginate and many times at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Multi award-winning Lung Ha Theatre Company is a leading theatre Company for people with learning disabilities, in Scotland and internationally. Since its inception in 1984 Lung Ha Theatre Company has produced over 45 original works for the stage making its mark on Scottish theatre; the Company has collaborated with a wide array of leading arts organisations and professionals from across Scotland, and beyond, as part of the creation of its work. The Company’s work is now seen is an important part of Scotland’s cultural offering as it provides a creative voice to performers (and for audiences) whose voices may not otherwise be heard.Lung Ha Theatre Company has a membership of 25 actors with learning disabilities.Lung Ha Theatre Company is proud and delighted to be working again with Grid Iron and the Edinburgh International Science Festival along with new partners the RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and the Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.RZSS Edinburgh Zoo was established in 1909, by an Edinburgh lawyer Thomas Gillespie; the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has been working to promote the awareness and conservation of rare and endangered animals for over 100 years. In its original charter, granted in 1913, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland had the principle objective 'To promote, facilitate and encourage the study of zoology and kindred subjects and to foster and develop amongst the people with an interest in and knowledge of animal life.' The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has continued to uphold the principle through its work in education, and conservation. RZSS operates Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. It also supports a wide variety of research and conservation projects here in the UK and around the world. 'Connecting people with nature. Safeguarding species from extinction.'The Edinburgh International Science Festival, founded in 1989, is an educational charity that aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the world around them. They are best known for organising Edinburgh’s annual Science Festival: the world’s first public celebration of science and technology, and still one of Europe’s largest.The two-week festival gives audiences amazing experiences through a diverse programme of innovative events. Alongside the annual festival in Edinburgh, the organisation has a strong focus on education and runs a touring programme that visits schools around Scotland throughout the year.Edinburgh International Science Festival also operates a large-scale international programme of work. It regularly presents events overseas and is currently the Major Programming Partner of the annual Abu Dhabi Science Festival, helping to curate, produce, and deliver the event. For international partners, the team at Edinburgh International Science Festival provides engaging content, curatorial advice on programming, and business planning support, along with expert staff and training for local science communicators.The Traverse is Scotland’s foremost theatre company dedicated to new work. The Traverse nurtures emerging talent, produces award-winning new plays, and offers a curated programme of the best work from the UK and beyond, spanning theatre, dance, performance, music, and spoken word.Formed in 1963 by a group of passionate theatre enthusiasts, the Traverse was founded to extend the spirit of the Edinburgh festivals throughout the year. Today, under Artistic Director Orla O’Loughlin, the Traverse nurtures emerging talent, produces award-winning new plays, and offers a curated programme of the best work from the UK and beyond, spanning theatre, dance, performance, music, and spoken word.The Traverse has launched the careers of some of the UK’s most celebrated writers – David Greig, David Harrower, and Zinnie Harris – and continues to discover and support new voices – Stef Smith, Morna Pearson, Gary McNair, and Rob Drummond.Outside the theatre walls, it runs an extensive engagement programme, offering audiences of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore, create and develop. Further afield, the Traverse frequently tours internationally and engages in exchanges and partnerships – most recently in Quebec, Turkey, and South Korea. ................
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