INFORMATION

FOR VISITING ARTISTS

CONTACT INFORMATION SCOTTISH OPERA Company Manager (Lynn Tonner) Mobile: 07814 489 934 Direct Line: 0141 242 0523 Email: [email protected]

Artists’ Manager (Michelle Williams) Mobile: 07970 459 582 Direct line: 0141 242 0522 Email: [email protected]

Assistant Company Manager (Sarah-Jane Davies) Mobile: 07780 483 155 Direct Line: 0141 242 0524 Email: [email protected]

Press Manager (Laura Cotham) Mobile: 07739 077 551 Direct Line: 0141 242 0511 Email: [email protected] Press Officer (Eilidh Clark) Mobile: 07825 981 241 Direct Line: 0141 242 0552 Email: [email protected]

PA to Director of Artistic Planning & Music Director (Jackie Whyte) Direct line: 0141 242 0529 Email: [email protected]

REHEARSAL VENUES Scottish Opera Production Studios 40 Edington Street, Glasgow G4 9RD Tel: 0141 332 9559 (manned 09:30 - 17:30) Fax: 0141 332 9124

Scottish Opera (Admin Offices) 39 Elmbank Crescent Glasgow G2 4PT Tel: 0141 248 4567 (manned 09:30 - 17:30) Fax: 0141 221 8812

THEATRES Theatre Royal Glasgow

His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen

282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QA Stage Door: 0141 332 3321 Box Office: 0844 871 7647

Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL Stage Door: 01224 337 673 Box Office: 01224 641 122

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Eden Court Theatre Inverness

13-29 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9FT Stage Door: 0131 662 1112 Box Office: 0131 529 6000

Bishop’s Road, Inverness IV5 5SA Admin: 01463 239 841 Box Office: 01463 234 234 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please do not be in direct contact with your cover if you are indisposed. This is the responsibility of Scottish Opera.

Artist Policy Document

Likewise, illness should not be publicised on personal websites or through social networking sites such as Facebook. Any such announcements will be seen by the Company as divulging confidential information.

Your contract obliges you to be familiar with our Company policies on:

Please note that Scottish Opera may ask the Artist to produce a medical certificate during periods of prolonged illness and/or absence.

• Health & Safety • Health and welfare facilities • UK Borders Agency & Right to Work in the UK • Substance Policy (no alcohol – no taking, selling or buying drugs) • Fire Procedure Information & Muster Points • Workplace Smoking Policy (no smoking, including e-cigarettes, anywhere inside Scottish Opera buildings)

Please contact Company Management if you require any medical/dental advice. We will be able to recommend surgeries and help book appointments.

Catering

You can find them online at www.scottishopera.org.uk by going to the ‘About Us’ page and clicking on ‘Artist Policy Document’. The Artists’ Manager can also give you a printed copy.

Edington Street Café Octavia serves breakfast and offers a range of daily specials, sandwiches, salads and soup in addition to tea, fresh coffee, snacks, pastries and homemade cakes.

Weekly Call Sheet & Communications

Elmbank Crescent A microwave and fridge are available for your use in the kitchen. Tea and Coffee are available to staff and guest artists. There is a garage just outside the main entrance and cafes, take-aways and Tesco Express within a 5 minute walk.

The weekly call sheet is issued each Friday for the following week and is available from Reception at Elmbank Crescent and Edington Street. The call sheet is distributed by email unless you specifically request a postal copy. Please ensure that Company Management has your active email address and up-to-date contact numbers and postal address.

Theatre Royal The theatre is situated only a few minutes walk from the city centre shopping area. Self-service tea and coffee are available in the Green Room. There are vending machines for hot and cold drinks, crisps and chocolate. Vanilla Black at the Theatre, situated in the theatre foyer, serves delicious fresh cakes and sandwiches. Scottish Opera Company members are entitled to a 20% discount. Discount cards are available from Company Management or Scottish Opera Reception.

Please make sure that Company Management know how to contact you at all times throughout the period of your contract, both in Glasgow and on tour, as well as in between performances. If you expect to be out of contact or phone range at any time, please let us know. For information regarding N/As please see page 3.

Accommodation

Wireless Internet

Company Management can give you information regarding accommodation available in Glasgow and on tour and are happy to help you identify somewhere to suit your needs and budget. Please advise us of lodgings once confirmed.

Wifi is available in Café Octavia at Edington Street and Reception at Elmbank Crescent. You can obtain the wireless codes from Reception. Please note that Scottish Opera does not provide computers.

Travel

Scores

Artists are expected to book their own rail travel. You will be reimbursed for a standard off-peak fare. Flights should be booked by or in consultation with Company Management.

Artists are welcome to borrow vocal scores from Scottish Opera’s library for the duration of their stay. The Library is situated on the top floor of Elmbank Crescent. Scores must be signed in and out with the Librarian.

Illness

In the event of sickness or other emergency, the Artists (or someone on their behalf) must advise Company Management as soon as possible:

Please note that all scores must be returned to the Librarian, either in person or by post, before your last performance. Please do not return them via Stage Door, Company Management or Stage Management. Artists will be charged the full replacement cost for unreturned scores.

• by 11:00 for an evening performance • the previous day or at the first sign of illness for a matinee performance • as soon as possible if you are delayed or will miss a rehearsal

Pets

Pets are not allowed on the premises at Elmbank Crescent, Edington Street, the Theatre Royal Glasgow or any of the theatres we visit. (Animals participating in productions are licensed and accompanied by a licensed handler.)

As a self-employed contractor you understand and agree that you are not eligible for payment of statutory sick pay or occupational sick pay. Please note that covers are not normally resident in Glasgow after the first night of the production, and transport links to the performing venues may not always be straightforward.

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CONTRACTS, N/As and FINANCE Contracts

Passport Copies

For Guest Singers and Conductors, all contracts and financial matters should be raised with the Artists’ Manager.

UK Immigration Law requires Scottish Opera to check “The Right to Work” in the United Kingdom of all incoming employees regardless of nationality. Even if you have worked for Scottish Opera previously, you are required to send the Artists’ Manager a photocopy of your passport prior to starting your contract.

For Guest Actors, Dancers and Children, all contracts and financial matters should be raised with Company Management.

On the first day of rehearsals Company Management will request to see the original document.

N/As

Non-availability requests from singers and conductors should be made to the Artists’ Manager. N/A requests from actors, dancers and children should be made to Company Management. N/A requests should not be made directly to the Director, Conductor or Staff Director.

VAT

The Artist is responsible for complying with all the provisions and regulations of the Value Added Tax Act 1994 with the registration provision and observing the related regulations and notices issued by HM Customs and Excise. If the Artist fails to fulfil these obligations the Artist will be responsible for any VAT or other costs, and claims and liabilities, including legal costs.

N/As will stipulate the start and finish of your period of N/A and travel must be booked in accordance with these details. If you wish to go away for personal reasons, for example to take a weekend at home, please clear this with the Artists’ Manager/Company Management before making any travel arrangements, remembering that schedules are always subject to change!

VAT Invoices

VAT registered Artists should submit invoices to Scottish Opera. These will be settled at the end of the run of performances.

Withholding Tax

Finance

Overseas Artists are required by the Inland Revenue to pay Withholding Tax. Please check your position with your agent. A form is sent out with the contract and should be completed with details of anticipated income and expenditure and must be submitted to the Inland Revenue no less than 30 days before the commencement of the contract otherwise the full rate of tax will be deducted. Where an Artist does not have an agent, explanations can be given by the Artists’ Manager in advance of the engagement.

You will have received a form requesting bank details with your contract and this must be returned before and payment can be made. All payments and contracted expenses/subsistence payments will be paid directly into this bank account via BACS each Thursday. Fees are usually paid one week in arrears. Standard Equity rehearsal and subsistence payments are paid one week in advance. Please note that no cash or cash cheques can be issued to Artists. A letter of remittance is given to the Artist. Copies can be sent to the Agent if the Artist requests and authorises this.

Foreign Bank Accounts

Please note that there are charges for transfers to accounts outside the UK. These costs are recharged to Artists. The cost for transfers into an EU bank account is approximately £5 - £19.50 per transaction. Paying into accounts outside the EU costs £20 - £30 per transaction depending on your banking provider.

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REHEARSALS

Musical Preparation Artists must have their roles fully prepared musically and have undertaken sufficient preparation work before the start of rehearsals to enable them to participate in music and production rehearsals with minimum recourse to the vocal score.

Rehearsal Venues Elmbank Crescent There are two main rehearsal rooms at Elmbank Crescent: the Rankine Hall on the 2nd floor and the Weir Hall on the 1st floor. On occasion E3 may be available to use as a warm-up room; it is on the 1st floor next to the Music Department. Company Office, Planning Department and Library are also located at Elmbank Crescent. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:30 (unless evening or weekend rehearsals are scheduled) Receptionist: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30 Entry to the building is by pressing the buzzer. All visitors must sign in and out at Reception.

Edington Street The Opera Rehearsal Room (ORR), 3 studios, Wardrobe and Education Departments and our workshops are at Edington Street Production Studios, off Garscube Road. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 19:00 (unless evening or weekend rehearsals are scheduled) Receptionist: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30 The building is entered by pressing the buzzer. All visitors must sign in and out at Reception. On first arrival please ask the Receptionist for a security code that will allow you to access the main Rehearsal Room. If you need access to Wardrobe or the coaching rooms upstairs ask the Receptionist to let you through the security door. All Visitors and Company Members are required to sign in and out when working on Scottish Opera premises.

During Rehearsals If you would like to book any of the studios at Edington Street or E3 at Elmbank Crescent, please ask Reception for assistance. All rehearsals are closed, except to members of the Company and Artists connected with the production. There is no admittance to rehearsals by friends, family, singing teachers, agents or others. Occasionally students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow University, Glasgow School of Art or students of opera-related projects may be invited to attend rehearsals. Please take care of your personal belonging at all times. Scottish Opera cannot be held responsible for damaged or lost items.

Mobile Phones, ipods, Laptops etc All electronic equipment should be completely switched off for the duration of rehearsals.

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PERFORMANCES

of Glasgow city centre) may travel to Edinburgh on the day of the performance, but must sign in with Company Management at the Theatre by 16:00 for a 19:15 performance or 12:00 for a 16:00 matinee. Please advise Company Management of your accommodation arrangements well in advance. Artists should be aware that in all circumstances the Company reserves the right to insist on the normal contractual requirement to be resident in Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Inverness by 22:00 the night before the performance.

Performance Times At most venues evening performances begin at 19:15 and Sunday matinees begin at 16:00, unless otherwise stated. Please note: Aberdeen performances start at 19:30. On the day of a performance, Artists should sign in at the theatre stage door no later than the half, i.e. 35 minutes before the start of the performance, unless another arrival time has been agreed or scheduled on the Weekly Call Sheet. (i.e.: wigs, make-up, balance or recit call etc)

TICKETS Comps Principal Artists are entitled to 2 complimentary tickets during the run of Glasgow performances only.

Signing In Artists are contracted to confirm their arrival in the city of performance by telephoning, texting or emailing Company Management by 22:00 the preceding evening, earlier if a brush-up rehearsal has been called. Company Management on duty is detailed on the Weekly Call Sheet.

The Agency responsible for Artist contract negotiations may also request one complimentary ticket. Any additional tickets must be paid for.

Backstage Visitors

Licensing regulations mean that Artists are not permitted to stand at the back of any of the theatres to watch performances.

Complimentary tickets are subject to availability and unless otherwise advised must be booked 2 weeks in advance through Company Management.

All visitors wishing to see Artists backstage should report first to the Stage Door to sign in and out. Visitors are not permitted backstage from the halfhour call until curtain down. No visitors are permitted in the Green Room before or during breaks in stage rehearsals or in intervals during performance.

Company Standby Tickets At most venues, subject to availability, Scottish Opera is able to offer Artists the opportunity to purchase two Company Standby tickets on the day of the performance from the theatre Box Office. If available, Company Management will email you with details. The cost is currently £8.50 per seat.

Covers Covers must be contactable by phone on the day of performances. Covers are on call until at least 13:00 on the day of a performance. It is vital that Company Management has accurate contact numbers, and is aware of your whereabouts during the performance period. It is the responsibility of the Artist to provide this information. Be aware that covers can be called at any time during the cover period, particularly if complex journeys are necessary to ensure covers can reach performance venues in sufficient time.

Dress Rehearsals Dress Rehearsals are usually open to Artists’ guests and Company members and a max of two tickets each can be requested from Company Management. Tickets should be collected in your name from the theatre foyer half an hour before the start of the Dress Rehearsal. Entrance to the Dress Rehearsal is via the main foyer and not through Stage Door. Please be aware that Dress Rehearsals may not always be open.

Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Inverness Performances

First Night Parties

Edinburgh Artists staying in Edinburgh may sign in at the theatre at the half as normal, i.e. 35 minutes before the scheduled start of the performance.

A First Night party is normally held following the opening of each production in Glasgow. All guest Artists working with the Company are invited to attend, as are Artists’ guests, by arrangement with Company Management.

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PRESS AND PUBLICITY

Office will provide instructions regarding viewing and purchasing production photographs as soon as possible after opening night. Audio and Visual Recordings of rehearsals and performances Unfortunately it is not possible for you to record any part of your engagement with us, nor to let you have our own recorded audio or video footage due to Union Agreements in place which allow use solely for archive and Scottish Opera’s own publicity purposes.

Publicity Requirements Contact with the media regarding Scottish Opera productions will be arranged through the Press Office. Artists should not deal with the media directly. Artists will be contacted on an ad-hoc basis by the Press Office to assist with press and publicity for productions. It is expected that Artists will co-operate as much as is reasonably possible to accommodate such requests, which may include radio, television and newspaper interviews, as well as photo calls. The Press Office will always contact Artists to discuss any requests before agreeing to them.

Confidentiality Artists and their Agents should not refer to the engagement in the public domain prior to the Company publicly announcing the season during which the engagement occurs, and without notification from the Artists’ Manager that it is possible to do so.

No additional fees are offered in relation to press and publicity obligations. A member of the Press Office will usually accompany Artists and pay for all travel expenses incurred or arrange to reimburse reasonable travel expenses on production of valid receipts.

Any confidential information concerning Scottish Opera or any related party, which includes the Company’s business, finances, affairs, proposals, productions, patrons and staff, must be held in the strictest confidence and may not be used or divulged by Artists to unauthorised parties or anywhere in the public domain.

Provision of Articles and Reviews The UK Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988 prevents the Company from reproducing published material and so the Company is legally unable to provide photocopies of articles or reviews. The Press Office (located at Elmbank Crescent) keeps an archive copy of reviews and articles and Artists are welcome to peruse them there.

Likewise, Artists must not share information in the public domain which could be construed as confidential and remains the responsibility of Scottish Opera to circulate, such as cast changes, cast illnesses and other information. The term ‘public domain’ includes biographies in programmes, personal or Agent websites, press interviews, social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and all other print or online media.

Photography It is not permitted for Artists to take or publish photos of rehearsals or performances, including on smartphones. If Artists wish to take informal photographs outside of scheduled rehearsals whilst working on a production, permission must be gained from those involved beforehand. If wishing to publish these photographs (either online or elsewhere), Artists must seek permission from those involved as well as the Press Office before doing so. The Press Office will engage a photographer to take production shots at both the Pre-General and Dress Rehearsals, and occasionally at production rehearsals in the studio. The Company has permission to use these photographs to promote the production and the Company, however, copyright remains with the photographer. As such, Artists wishing to obtain and use production photographs must purchase them from the commissioned photographer. The Press 6

ENJOYING YOUR STAY

Relaxation

Elmbank Therapies - 0141 204 1144 17 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB Very convient for massage and any pampering. Let them know you are working for Scottish Opera for a 10% discount.

We hope you enjoy your time with Scottish Opera. Here follows some handy information to refer to if helpful while you are here.

Websites Glasgow

Edinburgh

www.seeglasgow.com www.glasgowguide.co.uk

www.edinburgh.org

Aberdeen

Inverness

Places to Eat Near Elmbank Crescent: There is a huge selection of bars cafés and restaurants on Sauchiehall Street. A little closer still are:

www.aberdeen-grampian.com www.visithighlands.com www.aberdeentoday.co.uk www.inverness-scotland.com

CCA (Saramago Cafe) 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Tasty vegan food in an art surrounding.

Scotland

www.visitscotland.com

Black Sparrow 241 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DL Posh pub grub (2-for-1 burgers on weekdays)

Gyms

The Griffin 266 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP Our local pub serving hearty grub.

The Glasgow City Hotel - 0141 352 4934 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN Small fitness suite, indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sunbed, sauna and steam room. www.thehotelcollection.co.uk

Baby Grand 3 Elmbank Gardens, Glasgow, G2 4NQ Small quirky café/bar with great coffee and bacon sandwiches and a reasonably priced lunch menu.

Eden Fit - 0141 248 5566 8 Elmbank Gardens, Glasgow, G2 2BH Medium sized gym and classes available. www.edenfithealth.co.uk

Melt Cafe Elmbank Gardens, Glasgow G2 4WQ Great breakfast rolls, paninis and home made soups.

Pure Gym - 0845 026 8250 140 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 3ER 24-hour, large gym and classes available. No contract required, monthly and daily passes available. www.puregym.com

Near Theatre Royal: Café Hula - 0141 353 1660 321 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3PT Opposite the theatre, selling sandwiches and salads to take away as well as hot meals. Let them know that you are working at the theatre and some staff may give you a small discount.

Hotels for your Visitors

Company Management has a list of hotels with special rates that they would be happy to book on your behalf including:

Citizen M - 020 3519 1111 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW A nice place to chill out with free wi-fi. Self-service food bar with a range of snacks, salads, sandwiches, sushi and warm food.

Citizen M Hotel - 020 3519 1111 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3BW. Next door to the Theatre Royal. We have a discount of £20 a night if you book online and type in FRIEND in the partner code. www.citizenmglasgow.com

Piping Centre - Pipers Tryst - 0141 353 0220 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow, G4 0HW The Pipers Tryst restaurant is attached to the Piping Centre directly across the road from the Theatre Royal. Small cosy restaurant serving quality fresh, traditional Scottish fare, reasonably priced.

The Glasgow City Hotel (formerly Thistle) - 0871 376 9043 Cambridge Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN. With gym and swimming facilities. Just round the corner from the Theatre Royal 4* hotel special rate of £75/night B&B. www.thehotelcollection.co.uk

Edington Street: Café Octavia - on site

The Arthouse Abode - 0141 572 6000 129 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 2SZ. A 10 minute walk to all Scottish Opera rehearsal and performance venues. 10% off B&B www.abodehotels.co.uk/glasgow

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TRAVEL IN GLASGOW Public Transport Buses - Buchanan Street bus station is right in the heart of the city. Buses leave daily for destinations all over the UK and locally. www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/glasgow/

Subway - Glasgow has its own underground nicknamed the ‘Clockwork Orange’ with 15 stations dotted around the city. See map on next page www.spt.co.uk/subway/

Trains - there are two main line terminals in the city: Glasgow Central Station, for trains arriving from the south, and Glasgow Queen Street Station for trains arriving and departing for the north and east. There’s also a network of suburban rail stations. www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Airports - Glasgow International Airport is ten miles west of the city centre and easily reached by road. Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is 32 miles from Glasgow with regular rail services from Glasgow Central Station.

To and from Glasgow International Airport Bus

There are two frequent services to and from Glasgow City Centre to the airport. All public buses depart directly outside the terminal building. Please ensure you have correct change. Bus Number

Frequency

Drop off Points and Journey Time

500 (Fairline)

Every 10-15 minutes (24 Hour)

Central Station, Queen Street Station. £6.50 25 minutes from Buchanan Bus Station

£9.00 valid 1 month

Via Renfrew, Braehead, Partick, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Charing Cross. 48 minutes from Buchanan Bus Station

£5.00 valid 2 weeks

747 Every 20 minutes (Runs 06.00 – 22.45)

Single

£3.90

Open Return

www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/glasgow/journey_planning/glasgow_shuttle/

Taxi

Prices for taxis vary. Beware of the pricey white taxis outside the airport! Taxi Companies Telephone Number Pick Up Point Botanic Gardens to City Centre to Airport Airport West End Cars 0141 954 2000 Car Park Number 2. £15 - £16 £17 - £18 Under the multi-storey. Glasgow Taxis 0141 429 7070 Front of the airport (Black Cabs) Bus Stand 6.

£21.70 (Set Fare) Airport to Glasgow- tell them it is your return journey to receive £4.00 off. Weekend and late night rates will vary up to £25.

Airport Taxis Beware Prices

£25 +

Not bookable.

Taxi rank outside airport

Charges above correct at 27/08/2015 – subject to change For more information when travelling to the airport please visit: www.glasgowairport.com and click on ‘To and from the airport’.

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GETTING TO OUR VENUES Subway The ‘Clockwork Orange’ is handy for the Theatre Royal and Edington Street (Closest station is Cowcaddens) Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 06.30 – 23.00 Sunday 10.00 – 17.30 For further informatin go to www.spt.co.uk/subway or telephone 0141 333 3159

Buses Full bus network map can be found at: http://www.firstgroup.com//ukbus/glasgow/assets/pdfs/maps/Glasgow_Network_Map_July2015.pdf Key routes: Great Western Road: 6, 6A, 6B Maryhill Road: 60, 60A, 61, C8, 10, C10, C12 Byres Road: 8, 15, 90 Partick via Argyle Street: 2 Partick via Sauchiehall Street: 3, 17, 77 Partick via Highburgh Road/Woodlands Road: 4, 4A Generally it is much quicker to walk than take a bus if you are travelling between venues. Prices: Short Hop (normally up to five stops): £1.20 Longer Hop (anywhere within the city zones): £2.00 Day Return: £3.20

Car Parking Edington Street: limited car parking is available on the street, with pre-pay meters permitting short stay parking (maximum stay up to 3hrs). Charges are in force from 08:00 – 18:00 Monday – Friday: 20p for first 30 mins and 20p for every 10 mins subsequently (£3.10 for 3hrs).

Theatre Royal and Elmbank Crescent: there is no on-street parking. Metered spaces and public car parks close by can often be full and are expensive. Avoid using your car if possible. PLEASE NOTE SCOTTISH OPERA DOES NOT REIMBURSE ANY TRAVEL EXPENSES WITHIN GLASGOW.

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NOTES

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Glasgow Key

H

Subway stops

A. Scottish Opera (Elmbank Crescent) B. Scottish Opera (Edington Street) C. Theatre Royal

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Gyms D. Edenfit E. Pure Gym

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Hotels F. The Glasgow City Hotel G. Citizen M H. Ibis I. Abode

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Travel J. Buchanan Bus Station