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The Monster in the Hall
TAG
A new play by David Greig, presented in association with Arts and Theatres Trust Fife. 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).
Cast includes David Carlyle, Beth Marshall, Keith Macpherson and Gemma McElhinney.
World Premiere
By David Greig
Directed by Guy Hollands
Music by Nigel Dunn & Stephen Wright
Choreography by Andrew Panton
Circle Studio
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (5/5), based on 3 ratings
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
BOOKING
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RESOURCES
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Recommended for 14+
Tour dates & more info >
ON TOUR
This show will tour schools and
the following public venues:
EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE
4 October | 1.30pm & 7.30pm | 0141 577 4970 | web
REIDVALE CENTRE, DENNISTOUN
7 October | 4.30pm | 0141 554 5315
POLLOK COMMUNITY CENTRE
8 October | 7pm | 0141 882 5869
HAMILTON TOWN HOUSE
14 October | 7.30pm | 01698 452299
SANQUHAR TOWN HALL
15 October | 7.30pm | 01659 58246
RUTHERGLEN TOWN HALL
18 October | 1.30pm | 0141 613 5700
DRUMCHAPEL COMMUNITY CENTRE
20 October | 7pm | 0141 276 0560
RUCHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE
21 October | 7pm | 0141 946 8161
CUMBERNAULD THEATRE
22 October | 10am & 7.45pm | 01236 732887 | web
CASTLEMILK COMMUNITY CENTRE
28 October | 7pm | 0141 634 2233
BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE
29 October | 1pm & 7.30pm | 01698 403120
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
With thanks to the Federation of Scottish Theatre for their support of Assistant Director, Howie Reeve through a Creative Assistant Bursary.
PRESS
“A brilliant ensemble…warm and touching”
The Times ★★★★
“It took about 4 minutes to win over the audience of young teenagers”
The Times ★★★★
“no ordinary 75 minutes…David Greig’s latest play for young people is a wildly imaginative, multi-dimensional musical farce combining motorbikes and multiple sclerosis, sixties girl groups and social services, fairy tales and fantasy roleplay.”
OnStageScotland.com
“beautifully observed, cleverly constructed and very enjoyable.”
OnStageScotland.com
“Guy Hollands’ TAG theatre production, is brilliantly realised in bare-bones narrative style by Gemma McElhinney, David Carlyle, Beth Marshall and Keith Macpherson, working at high velocity and accompanying each other with amplified sound effects. They are a tightly drilled ensemble, passionate, playful and yet serious, gripping us one minute, cracking us up the next, before melting our hearts”
The Guardian ★★★★
Comments
Arlene Colewell ★★★★★
10th November 2010
Hello, i wondered if you had any plans to come to Argyll or where and when we can take our young carers to see 'Monster in the Hall' in the the future? Unfortunately we could not make it to Glasgow this week but would like to see it sometime. Thank you, Arlene Colewell North Argyll Young Carers Project
Joe Alves Lasswade High School ★★★★★
13th October 2010
Booked 'The Monster in the Hall' based on how great 'Yellow Moon' was. This production is done on the same low budget way, leaving it to the actors to bring the story and our imaginations to life. It does that..It certainly does that. The difference is this is a frantic farce, fast, fantastic, furious, and funny but with a serious story at its core. Characterisation fab, acting great - full of energy and life. Loved the home made sound effects, the fantasy game play and the Mastermind quiz. There were also moments to bring a tear to a glass eye too, but you'd have had to wipe away the tears of laughter first!
Nina Collins, Fife Young Carers ★★★★★
1st October 2010
A must see production which had me laughing and crying! Vibrant and perceptive, as well as extremely funny, David's writing gives an insight into the lives of young carers, which is superbly performed by the cast. It has been a great pleasure being involved in this project with you all. Good luck with the tour. We can't wait to come to the Citz!
Gordon Paterson ★★★★★
23rd September 2010
Just returned from the preview. Loved it. Great writing, production and acting. Moving, compelling, true-to-life, hilarious, inspiring. A tale about a young carer whose ability to care and to cope may just be undermined by the positive and possibly misguided intentions of guidance teachers and social workers. Looking forward to seeing it again at the Citizen.
Helen ★★★★★
7th September 2010
Thanks for your enquiry. We'll get back to you directly about this.
Lauren Moss ★★★★★
6th September 2010
Hi there, I was wondering about booking this production "Monster In The Hall" to come to our school (Kinross High School, new Loch Leven Community Campus. I'd also be interested in offering some students the option of participating in the workshop. We have excellent brand new facilities here with a large assembly hall/theatre and plenty of accommodation to serve as Green Room/Dressing Room. Can you send me information and booking instructions? Thank you! Sincerely, L Moss
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Helen ★★★★★
11th November 2010
Hi Arlene, I'm afraid from Saturday, that's the current tour finished. We are hopeful that the show may re-tour at some point in the future, but there are no plans at present. If it's being re-toured, we'll announce it on this website, on Twitter and Facebook...or you could sign up to our enews (see form on the homepage).