We work with people of all ages to create theatre in the community. We bring the past to life, create surprises in the present, and bring hope for the future through the Arts.
Join us at "WHAT WOMEN WANT", our production in the 2009 Edinburgh FRINGE!And read on to find out what we're up to and what we've done.
- Liz Hare, director
What we do
Citadel has brought drama to local communities in Scotland for over twelve years. We give work to new actors and playwrights, with a focus on mature artists seeking an opportunity to see their work professionally performed. In theatres, schools, community centres, clubs and residential homes, we develop and script plays from living stories and historical documents, making the past live.
Our audiences include older people, young people, those with learning disabilities, community and marginalised groups. We provide opportunities for up-and-coming actors. Our writers come from all ages and walks of life.
We believe that live theatre can tackle challenging topics, educate, amuse, help strengthen communities and bridge the generation gap.
Reviews
'It Seems Like Yesterday!'
"…three great performances" (by Robert Camron, Yvonne Briglmen and Catriona MacInnes). "These plays are three superb little gems which cast a revealing human light on the recent past. They deserve many more performances." Thom Dibdin, Edinburgh Evening News
"brings the past to life in anything but nostalgic mood… deftly acted, it conjures up youth through the eyes of age with painful accuracy"
Susan Mansfield reviewing It Seems Like Yesterday! in the Scotman
'Gentlemen’s Bairns' by C S Lincoln:
"...a bejewelled Scots script, high production standards including gorgeous costumes, tight direction." EdinburghGuide.com
'The Penicuik Play' by Cecilia Rose
"This play is for everybody because it is fun and everybody enjoyed it." "The characters were real and believable…it was local." "It brought back good and bad memories from my childhood." Audience feedback
...News...
Next performance:
what women want Edinburgh Fringe 2009
June 2009 - living memories project
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