Drama – The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe The Lyceum

The Royal Lyceum Theatre A Victorian building built in 1883, seats 658 people Taken over in 1965 by the Royal Lyceum Theatre Company History Opened 1 October 1965 with a Scots version of the play A Servant O’Twa Maisters Today 8 productions, September to June – includes classical and contemporary work Rehearsals happen opposite the theatre and costumes and sets are designed and built in the workshop in Roseburn

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Lyceum Stage Stage is called a proscenium arch Other stage types are traverse stage (audience on 2 sides of the stage facing each other), promenade performance (audience move to follow the performance), site-specific performance (in a non-theatre space) Team Lyceum One of the largest producing companies in the UK Different departments work together Our Honorary Patron – Brian Cox (CBE) who is an actor Departments – Executive Team, Production Team, Administration, Communications, Development, Box Office, Creative Learning, Customer Services, Maintenance

Job Titles Artistic Director Company Stage Manager Communications Manager Picks the shows Direct some of the shows Pick the actors Work with Production team to make shows from scratch Buy or make props and furniture Look after the actors and crew Make sure people follow Health and Safety Responsible for marketing, media, digital and audience development Build the theatre brand

Job Titles Development Director Box Office Assistant Associate Drama Artist Get funding from corporate sponsors, trust and foundation grants and private donors Engage with the local community Help the audience get their tickets Make sure the correct seats are booked Run the youth theatre Do drama games Direct projects Work with schools

Job Titles Theatre Manager Make sure things run smoothly Look after the audience Make sure there is plenty of ice cream in the theatre