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Hello, good morning (or indeed afternoon or evening) and welcome to the Lyceum's latest eNewsletter

In this month's newsletter...

• Season 2010/11 - read the new brochure
• Season 2010/11 - now on sale (with no booking fees!)
• Christmas - The Snow Queen
• Summer on Stage shows

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Season 2010/11 - read the new brochure

Hot off the press (in fact at the time of sending, still ON the press) is our brand new Season 2010/11 brochure - 32 pages on everything that's coming up at the Lyceum over the next 12 months or so.

You can view the brochure online now, and in the next week we will take delivery of the paper edition - if you would like a copy sent to you please email our Box Office - boxoffice@lyceum.org.uk

As well as carrying full information on the shows in Season 2010/11, the brochure also contains details of the Lyceum Season Ticket and the application form for getting a Season Ticket of your own.

In brief though. if you love theatre, and want to see more of it, then the Lyceum Season Ticket is for you - by becoming a subscriber you'll see every show in our season, and you'll do it from the best seats and at a bargain price!

• see all seven shows in Season 2010/11
• save up to £35 compared with full price tickets
• under-18/student season tickets available
• get the best seats in the house for every show and get first refusal the following year
• get your diary sorted for the year, but change dates quickly and easily if need be.

If you don't already have a Season Ticket and would like to get one, or if you want to find out more, just call our Box Office on 0131 248 4848 or visit www.lyceum.org.uk/seasonticket

Join us for every show in Season 2010/11!

Season 2010/11 - now on sale (with no booking fees!)

Season 2010/11 is fast approaching - and while we've been selling full Season Tickets for a while (and they're still available, see above), it's now time to open the shows up to individual bookings.

Here's what's coming up, plus links to more information and to book online now.

Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare
17 September - 16 October 2010
Book online - no booking fees!

The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde
22 October - 20 November 2010
Book online - no booking fees!

A View from the Bridge
Arthur Miller
14 January - 12 February 2011
Book online - no booking fees!

Age of Arousal
Linda Griffiths
18 February - 12 March 2011
Book online - no booking fees!

Marilyn
Sue Glover
15 March - 2 April 2011
Book online - no booking fees!

Educating Agnes
Liz Lochhead
8 April - 7 May 2011
Book online - no booking fees!

Dunsinane
David Greig
13 May - 4 June
Book online -  no booking fees!

We hope you'll agree that these are seven superb plays, each of which has something different and intriguing to offer.

Please do join us for a few of them - or take the plunge and book a Lyceum Season Ticket to see them all and save money into the bargain!
 

Christmas at the Lyceum - The Snow Queen

By Stuart Paterson
From the original by Hans Christian Andersen
2 December - 31 December
Book online - no booking fees!

Whatever the weather outside, we can promise a white Christmas inside the Lyceum this winter!

From her ice palace at the very top of the world, the wicked Snow Queen plans to turn everything to winter

She starts by casting her spell over one little boy, Kay, turning his heart cold and letting him see only misery and ugliness in the world. But Kay’s friend Gerda undertakes a quest to save him – and the rest of mankind – from eternal chill!

Guaranteed to put warmth into the coldest of hearts and suitable for ages 5+ (plus adults too, whether they’re grown up or not...)

The Snow Queen is directed by Mark Thomson and stars Allison McKenzie (Macbeth, River City) in the title role.

TICKETS
Full price £17-£23
Under 18s and students Half Price
Disable/Unemployed Half Price
Over 60s £2 off full price
Family Ticket £60 (four Stalls seats, at least one under 18)

TO BOOK
Call our Box Office on 0131 248 4848
Book online - no booking fees!

GROUP BOOKINGS (10+)
Call our dedicated groups line - 0131 248 4949
• £4 off each adult ticket (Stalls/Grand Circle, £3 off in Upper Circle)
• Under 18s half the discounted price
• One free ticket for every 15 booked
• Reserve now, pay two weeks before the show

MORE INFO
www.lyceum.org.uk/snowqueen

Summer on Stage 2010

23 and 24 July 2010 (double bills starting at 7.30pm)

The Lyceum Youth Theatre is pleased to offer young people from across Scotland the opportunity to work towards two exciting shows on the Lyceum stage.

This year, LYT present:

The Musicians
by Patrick Marber
Directed by Xana Marwick

A play that shows that rock'n'roll is truly the answer to all life’s problems.

A Vampire Story
by Moira Buffini
Directed by Steve Mann

A tale of two mysterious young women who travel to a small British town. (Strong language and mature themes. Recommended for ages 12+)

TICKETS (Double bill)
Full price £8.50, Concessions £5.50, LYT members £2.50

TO BOOK
Call our Box Office on 0131 248 4848
Book online now
 

That's all folks...

Thanks as always for reading, hope you enjoyed having a look at our latest info - and don't forget to send this email to a friend if you think there's anything they might like to see.

Our next eNewsletter will be out in mid-September, so until then, enjoy what's left of the summer, have fun if you're doing anything during the Festival, and we'll see you soon for another new Lyceum season!

Till next time, bye for now!

Michael
Lyceum Marketing Team