August 2009 Archives

If you're a parent who's a ballet fan and want to introduce your children to the arts without gritting your teeth through the performance, Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition may be the solution. The English National Ballet puts on a kiddie-friendly show that includes music by Tchaikovsky but based on the beloved tutu-wearing mouse.

The premise of the show is that Angelina Ballerina prepares to try out for a place in the prestigious performing arts school. As she gets ready to audition, she's both excited and anxious about leaving her friends in her old ballet class behind. However, she discovers she's bound to make fantastic new friends when she meets other dancers who not only can dazzle with classical pirouettes but wow Angelina with hip-hop beats and disco moves.

For two days only, Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition will be playing at Theatre Royal on August 11 and 12.

Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition
Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August
Tue & Wed 2pm and 5pm
Tickets: £10 - £21 (Family - group of 4 max of 2 adults)
Box Office 08448 717 647 (Bkg fee)
www.ambassadortickets.com/glasgow (Online bkg fee)

The most famous feisty redheaded orphan makes her appearance in Scotland when Annie hits the stage at Theatre Royal. Su Pollard, of Hi-De-Hi and Two Up, Two Down fame, takes on the role of Miss Hannigan, the boozy, hapless caretaker of Annie and her fellow orphans. Much loved songs, such as "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life," will be featured. Students from Glasgow's Star Struck Theatre Academy will provide rousing backup as Annie's friends.

Annie is centered on the plight of a little girl who's made miserable in an orphanage. When she's selected to live a week in the lap of luxury with zillionaire Daddy Warbucks for a publicity stunt, her fate changes forever as she worms her way into the businessman's heart. Her journey out of the orphanage is filled with trials and songs.

Pollard has performed as Miss Hannigan before when she came to Glasgow in 2004. According to her web site www.supollard.co.uk, she had planned a cast lunch at the Kelvingrove Museum but had to cancel when she found out it was closed for renovation. Now that the Kelvingrove has been reopened and renovated, hopefully she'll get a chance to visit one of the top cultural attractions in Europe.

A perfect musical for the family!

ANNIE at Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow

Tuesday through Saturday, August 4th - 8th
Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Thu and Sat mats 2.30pm
Tickets: £11 - £26
Box Office: 08448 717 647 (bkg fee)
www.ambassadotrickets/glasgow (bkg fee)