Sep:Dec 2013 Brochure by Horsecross Arts

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Horsecross Arts presents a Perth Theatre and Tron Theatre production

William Shakespeare's

BETH Directed by Rachel O’Riordan

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Fri 20 Sep – Sat 5 Oct

Previews Wed 18 & Thu 19 Sep 7.30pm, Sat matinees 2.30pm, Wed matinees 1.30pm

«««« “This is as beautifully spoken and elegantly produced a Shakespeare as has been seen” The Guardian, on Rachel O'Riordan's production of Much Ado about Nothing

Price Tue - Thu £18; concessions £13 Fri + Sat £20; concessions £15 Matinees £16.50; concessions £13

Pre - Show

KIDS GO FREE TUE:THU

Any performance: 16 and under, students £7; side circle £11 prices include booking fees where applicable Senior Citizen concession applies to Sat mat only post-show talk: Sat 5 Oct, after matinee performance captioned performance: Sat 28 Sep: 2.30pm audio described performances: Thu 3 Oct: 7.20pm | Sat 5 Oct: 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 5 Oct: 2.30pm Please stay on for a BSL sign interpreted post-show talk Save up to 20% when booked with Blithe Spirit (page 6). Contact box office for details.

From the bloodied battlefields of Scotland Macbeth and Banquo emerge victorious and head home to glory. On the road, three witches prophesy greatness still to come: Macbeth will sit on Scotland’s throne yet Banquo’s sons be kings. A dark seed of ambition has been planted and with King Duncan sleeping under their roof, Macbeth and his wife take fate into their own hands. A king is murdered, a crown seized and a vicious spiral of betrayal and bloody violence begins. Shakespeare’s shortest and most brutal tragedy of superstition and vaulting ambition is a wild ride from power and glory to greed and treachery. In a ruthless struggle to secure control of a nation, Scotland becomes a battleground where trust, loyalty and truth are only the first victims. Director Rachel O’Riordan was nominated for a TMA award as Best Director for the Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s production of Much Ado About Nothing and won this year’s Critics’ Award for Theatre in Scotland for Best Director for Perth Theatre’s February 2013 production of The Seafarer. Warning: contains scenes of nudity and violence.

Royal Scottish Geographical Society present

Shakespeare’s Scotland Wed 25 Sep: 5.30pm see page 42 for more details

The Real Macbeth 2

Pre-show talk hosted by Dr Fiona Watson Tue 1 Oct: 5.30pm see page 43 for more details

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BLOOD WI LL HAVE BLOOD

Julie Brown and Random Accomplice present

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The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam by Johnny McKnight Tue 8 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Theatre

Sam McTannan is just a typical 15 year old, with one exception. Sam is a superhero who can turn see-through, only today something is wrong. Sam’s powers are failing him and the people he doesn’t want to see him start paying a little bit too much attention. A heartbreaking comedy about life, love and being a total loser, presented in unique comic-book style. Not suitable for under 14s (some strong language) £11 (includes booking fee); concessions £7

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Rapture Theatre, in association with The Beacon, presents

The Collection by Mike Cullen

Thu 10 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Theatre

Rapture returns to Perth after its criticallyacclaimed production of Gagarin Way in 2011. Operating in the seedy world of debt collection, Lawson is at the top of the ‘profession’. But when one of his clients commits suicide, his life is shattered irrevocably. As the mystery deepens, the stakes are raised and Lawson and his colleagues are pushed into a deadly power game. A powerful night at the theatre Featuring Jimmy Chisholm, Stewart Porter and Fletcher Mathers. Suitable for ages 15+ £15; concessions £13; side circle £11 (includes booking fee)

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Jay Productions present Roger Llewellyn in

Sherlock Holmes The Death and Life by David Stuart Davies

Tue 15 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Theatre

Roger Llewellyn is mesmerising in this wryly light-hearted tale of murder, mystery and the occult. Arthur Conan Doyle creates the character of Holmes’ evil nemesis, Professor James Moriarty, in a bid to kill off the great detective, by whom he now feels burdened. But the game is still afoot with frightening and hilarious consequences, illustrating the battle between an author’s intentions, and the rebellious personalities of his literary creations.

£15; concessions £13; side circle £11 (includes booking fee)

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“...made us laugh till we cried... the two hours flashed past amid great hilarity...” Belfast Telegraph

Thu 21 – Sat 23 Nov: 7.30pm Perth Theatre

Live on Screen National Theatre presents

Othello

by William Shakespeare Thu 26 Sep: 7pm

Playhouse Cinema

Adrian Lester takes the title role, playing opposite Rory Kinnear. Othello, newly married to Desdemona, is appointed leader of a major military operation. Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favour of the young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.

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Join Maggie Muff and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! This hilarious, sexy (and dirty!) new spoof play of 50 Shades of Grey starring Leah MacRae (Gary: Tank Commander) is the perfect girly night out with your friends. Suitable for ages 16+ Pre - Show £17, £11.50; concessions £15.50 Meal (includes booking fee)

£16; concessions £13.50; children £11 (includes booking fee) Royal Shakespeare Company presents

Richard II

by William Shakespeare Wed 13 Nov: 7pm

Playhouse Cinema

The first live broadcast from theRSC. Richard (David Tennant) is King, ordained by God to lead his people, but he is also a man of very human weakness, whose vanity threatens to drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years. £16; concessions £13.50; children £11 (includes booking fee)

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“A world-class comedy” TheatreMania.com

“If you haven’t seen or read the play let me give you an idea. It’s part Sixth Sense, part Victoria Wood, part Fatal Attraction – yes it really is!” Johnny McKnight, director

“a featherlight fantasy that will tickle everyone’s fancy” Curtain Up

Price Tue - Thu £18; concessions £13 Fri + Sat £20; concessions £15 Matinees £16.50; concessions £13

Pre - Show

KIDS GO FREE TUE:THU

Any performance: 16 and under, students £7; side circle £11 prices include booking fees where applicable Senior Citizen concession applies to Sat mat only post-show talk: Sat 16 Nov, after matinee performance captioned performance: Sat 9 Nov: 2.30pm audio described performances: Thu 14 Nov: 7.20pm | Sat 16 Nov: 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 16 Nov: 2.30pm Please stay on for a BSL sign interpreted post-show talk Save up to 20% when booked with Macbeth (page 2). Contact box office for details.

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“You called me back, at great inconvenience... I came… and you have been thoroughly churlish ever since I arrived!” This supernatural comedy full of ghostly goings-on and mysterious misunderstandings is a vintage night of laughter and thrills. In need of inspiration for his next book, novelist Charles Condomine and his wife Ruth hire the services of eccentric psychic Madame Arcati. They are hoping for an evening of high spirits, but when the madcap mystic accidentally brings Charles’s first wife, Elvira, back from beyond the grave, life - and the afterlife become very complicated indeed. Part thriller, part farce, part domestic drama – yet always funny, Blithe Spirit offers the audience a thoroughly spirited evening, but also asks – does first love ever die? Are there ever only two people in a marriage? What if your past sets up camp in your house and stubbornly refuses to leave? Noël Coward’s sharp wit, piercing eye for relationships and unforgettable characters have made him one of the truly great comic writers of British theatre with classic plays including Private Lives, Hay Fever and Present Laughter. When first produced, Blithe Spirit became the most successful show the West End and Broadway had ever seen and has since proved enduringly popular and enjoyable - a true classic.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, please take In 2014, Perth Theatre will undergo a ÂŁ13.5m transformation. After 114 years, Perth Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic auditorium will be fully refurbished to its original splendour and a new studio theatre will be built, along with three new spaces for our many groups and workshops. The foyer spaces will be redesigned around these facilities creating a striking, welcoming and accessible building connecting the High Street with Mill Street and preparing the theatre for another century at the creative heart of Perth.

Please do get in touch with any questions about our plans and with any memories and tales of Perth Theatre's past. We would love to capture these memories and experiences as we restore our theatre and prepare it for the future. There will be a chance to see our plans, talk with our team and take a backstage tour during our Open Doors Day event on Sunday 22 September (see p42 for more details). We hope you can join us then.

To find out more information about our please visit www.transformperththeatre.co.uk

Thank you for your continued

your seat for the future of Perth Theatre Sponsor a seat As part of our fundraising efforts, we are asking our audiences to sponsor a seat in the newly transformed Perth Theatre. Funds raised will ensure this new building is fully-equipped with all the fittings, furnishings and facilities that our artists and audiences need for unforgettable creative experiences. Not only will you have a unique dedication of your choice, your donation will help to

restore one of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most historic and well-loved theatres. You could buy a special gift for a friend, loved one, a business, a school or a team. You could name a seat for a special occasion such as a birthday or Christmas present, anniversary, a unique gift, to thank someone, in memory of a loved one or to show your support of the arts in Perthshire.

For more details please email transform@perththeatre.co.uk or ask at box office for more details.

transformational plans for Perth Theatre, or contact us at transform@perththeatre.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS A Horsecross Arts production

Written by Alan McHugh Directed by Rachel O’Riordan

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Fri 6 Dec 2013 -Sat 4 Jan 2014

Perth Theatre

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matinee

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Mon 9 10am

Tue 10

Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14

1.30pm 10am

Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21

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family ticket (max 2)

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Her heart may be pure and true, but will Cinders ever dance at a ball? Will she meet her handsome prince and live happily ever after? Will she even get some decent shoes?

CHRISTMAS

Ugly sisters have all the fun. They’ve pulled on their fancy clothes and gone to the royal party, but poor Cinderella must stay behind in her rags to tidy up after them!

One thing is for sure, she is going to need more than a Fairy Godmother to help her. So please warm up your singing voices, break out your boos and cheers and join Cinderella and friends in Perth’s beautiful theatre for a magical festive treat.

“Perth Theatre is famed for doing traditional pantomime and for doing it well” Perthshire Advertiser

evening

7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

matinee evening DEC Mon 23 2pm 7pm 7pm Tue 24 2pm MERRY CHRISTMAS Thu 26 2pm 7pm Fri 27 2pm 7pm Sat 28 2pm 7pm Mon 30 2pm 7pm Tue 31 1.30pm 6pm JAN Wed 1 4pm Thu 2 2pm 7pm Fri 3 2pm 7pm Sat 4 2pm 7pm

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Brought to you by the same team who created last year’s fun-filled Mother Goose and packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter, this enchanting ‘rags-to-riches’ tale, officially the nation’s favourite panto, is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.

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at perth concert hall Make your Christmas Sparkle

Thu 5 Dec: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

The annual Perth ChildLine Christmas Concert is organised by the NSPCC and Perth & Kinross Council Education & Children’s Services. Now in its fourteenth year, the evening promises to entertain and get you into the festive spirit as Perth & Kinross Youth Orchestras, Bands and Choirs join together to provide a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols and popular classics. £11 (includes booking fee); under 16s £5

Perth Concert Hall

Kilgraston’s Christmas Carol Concert has become a regular feature of the festive season in Perth and this year you are invited to join our girls and Director of Music Andrew McGarva for an evening of Congregational carol singing. Merchiston School pipers will be joining the orchestras and choirs for what promises to be a perfect Christmas warmer. On sale 18 October. £9; no concessions (includes booking fee)

KIDS GO FREE

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Perth Choral Society presents

Handel’s Messiah Sun 8 Dec: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Arguably the most popular and well-loved of oratorios, for many people, hearing this is a sign that Christmas has begun. Perth Choral Society are proud to present it again, accompanied by the City of Perth Sinfonia. £15; concessions £13 (includes booking fee)

KIDS GO FREE

Christmas Choral Concert Tue 17 Dec: 7.30pm

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Perth Concert Hall

Morrison’s Academy choirs and orchestra will be performing a variety of seasonal pieces, followed by a selection of movements from Karl Jenkins’s exciting Requiem. £11; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook |

Perth Concert Hall

Now a Perth festive tradition, Phil Cunningham is re-opening his Christmas songbook once again. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker and Phil will lead you through a great fun night of modern and traditional Christmas music. Oil your vocal chords and bring the family! £22; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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The Singing Kettle Christmas Wishing Well Mon 23 Dec: 12pm + 3pm Tue 24 Dec: 11am + 2pm Perth Concert Hall

The Singing Kettle will be at their brilliant best for this new festive show. It’s overflowing with audience participation and lots and lots of Christmassy fun. Some lucky children will end up on stage to join in and there may even be a visit from a very special guest in a red suit! Remember to wear a Santa hat and bring a bucket for the well.

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Christmas Carol Concert Fri 6 Dec: 7pm

Morrison’s Academy presents

Fri 20 Dec: 8pm

Kilgraston School presents

CHRISTMAS

ChildLine Christmas Concert

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Perth Action for Churches Together

Carol Concert Sun 15 Dec: 6pm

Perth Concert Series

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Action of Churches Together is celebrating fifty years of working together! This group of churches and Christian communities from the area started projects such as Churches Action for the Homeless as a response to the needs of the community. Join them tonight to sing some favourite carols and hear the Christmas message shared with one and all. free, collection taken for local charities

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra New Year in Vienna Fri 3 Jan: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Welcome 2014 in sparkling, classic style with all the waltzes, polkas and marches you could hope for alongside favourite songs made famous by Richard Tauber. This irresistible music will set you up for the New Year with a spring in your step. Raising funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Pre - Show see page 15 for full pricing details

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Scotland’s national orchestras are regarded as three of the finest and most distinctive ensembles in Europe. They return to Perth with an exclusive selection of some of the world’s great musical masterpieces. An impressive cast of distinguished conductors is joined by a host of world class artists for another dazzling series. £25.50, £21.50, £19.50, £16, £11.50; students £5 Book for all six concerts and save 25% £111.25, £93.25, £84.25, £68.50, £48.25 (includes booking fee) Pre - Show Meal

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Fri 20 Sep: 7.30pm Britten Mahler Mahler

Perth Concert Hall

Overture, The Building of the House Songs Symphony No.5

Donald Runnicles, conductor Thomas Hampson, baritone

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Schumann Symphonies Wed 20 Nov: 7.30pm Schumann Mozart Schumann

Perth Concert Hall

Symphony No.1 ‘Spring’ Piano Concerto No.25 in C, K503 Symphony No.4

Robin Ticciati, conductor Paul Lewis, piano Symphonies preoccupied Schumann throughout his 30s; the first took just four days to be born, the others cost him years of effort. He also had a great love of Mozart so his Piano Concerto No.25, played by the brilliant Paul Lewis, rounds off this concert. Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Runnicles conducts Beethoven Fri 13 Dec: 7.30pm Elgar Shostakovich Beethoven

Perth Concert Hall

Overture ‘Cockaigne’ (In London Town) Violin Concerto No.1 Symphony No.4

Donald Runnicles, conductor James Ehnes, violin There’s pomp and pageantry spiced with quiet beauty and knockabout comedy in Elgar’s wonderful concert-opener. Runnicles sets it alongside Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony and Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto, here perfomed by James Ehnes. Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm

Fri 3 Jan: 7.30pm Lehár Coward Strauss

Perth Concert Hall

You Are My Heart’s Delight from The Land of Smiles I’ll See You Again from Bittersweet Blue Danube Waltz

Nicholas McGegan, conductor John Mark Ainsley, tenor Welcome 2014 in sparkling, classic style with all the waltzes, polkas and marches you could hope for alongside favourite songs made famous by Richard Tauber. This irresistible music will set you up for the New Year with a spring in your step. Raising funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Oundjian conducts Walton Thu 6 Feb: 7.30pm Wagner Mozart Walton

Perth Concert Hall

Overture to Tannhäuser Piano Concerto No.17 in G K453 Symphony No.1

Peter Oundjian, conductor Richard Goode, piano Wagner’s Tannhäuser was so racy that some Victorian audiences considered it improper, but it’s almost mild compared to William Walton’s volcanic First Symphony. You’ll want to cool down between them, so Mozart’s deliciously playful piano concerto is perfect for the job, especially when performed by Richard Goode. Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto Thu 24 Apr: 7.30pm

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In Benjamin Britten’s centenary year, his sparky Aldeburgh overture gets the concert series off to a flying start. Thomas Hampson then sings a selection of songs by Mahler, before the BBC SSO’s Chief Conductor, Donald Runnicles, takes us on a journey through the mighty Fifth Symphony, with its popular Adagietto, made famous in the film Death in Venice. Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm

Scottish Chamber Orchestra New Year in Vienna

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Thomas Hampson sings Mahler

Perth Concert Hall

Stravinsky Circus Polka Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Prokofiev Symphony No.1 ‘Classical’ Stravinsky Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss Santtu-Matias Rouvali, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano Experience the exhilarating brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s most popular concerto with a special performance from pianist Behzod Abduraimov. Rouvali surrounds it with a starburst of Russian surprises: from Prokofiev’s Symphony No.1 to Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss - like Tchaikovsky dipped in icing sugar. Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm

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PIANO

SUNDAYS 3pm at Perth Concert Hall presented by Michael Tumelty

Some of the world’s best players visit Perth for this exceptional series of piano concerts on a Sunday afternoon. Join us for lunch beforehand, or high tea afterwards, to make the perfect day out in Perth. Each concert: £20, £16, £12; concessions £18, £14, £10 (includes booking fee) Book for any three concerts in advance and your fourth is FREE Book a traditional two-course Sunday carvery before the concert for £12.50 or a post-concert high tea for just £9.50 when you book your tickets (spaces limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment)

Llŷr Williams

Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven

Mozart Beethoven Schubert Schumann Chopin

Sun 6 Oct

7 Bagatelles Op.33 Sonata in C Op.53 ‘Waldstein’ 11 Bagatelles Op.119 Sonata in C minor Op.111

Steven Osborne is in the first rank of the world’s pianists, visiting major concert halls and collaborating with the finest orchestras and conductors. In this stunning start to the series, hear him play the much-lauded piano he chose for us at Perth Concert Hall.

Benjamin Grosvenor Sun 10 Nov

Adagio in B minor K540 Piano Sonata in E minor Op.90 Wanderer Fantasie Fantasiestücke Op.12 Fantasie in F minor Op.49

Beloved of Scottish audiences for his Beethoven Cycles, Llŷr Williams brings a profound musical intelligence to his work as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician.

Alasdair Beatson Sun 27 Apr Bartók Janáček Beethoven Schumann

3 Rondos on Folk Tunes In the Mists Sonata in A, Op.101 Carnaval

Perth-born Alasdair Beatson is building a very distinguished career as a recitalist and chamber musician.

Classical Brit winner Benjamin Grosvenor returns with a typically diverse programme which will showcase his extraordinary pianistic talents.

Simon Crawford-Phillips and Philip Moore

Richard Goode

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

Schubert Schubert Chopin Chopin Debussy

Anyone who has ever heard the two piano version of the Rite of Spring will never forget it, and paired with Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances, it makes a Perth Piano Sunday to remember.

Sun 9 Feb

Impromptus Op.90 Nos.1 & 3 Klavierstücke Nos.1 & 3 4 Mazurkas Polonaise Fantasie, Op.61 Preludes, Book 1 (complete)

It is a privilege to welcome Richard Goode back to Perth. His previous visit brought unforgettable Chopin interpretations. His Debussy playing has to be heard to be believed.

Sun 18 May

Denis Kozhukhin Sun 15 Jun

Simon Crawford-Phillips and Philip Moore

Haydn Brahms Liszt Liszt

Schubert Stravinsky Schönberg

Well-known in Perth for his extraordinary concerto performances with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, we are thrilled to present Denis Kozhukhin in recital. A truly scintillating end to our series is in prospect.

Sun 16 Feb

Grand Duo Three Movements from Firebird (arr. Moore) Chamber Symphony (arr. Berg)

Schubert’s Grand Duo is quite simply a masterpiece, Firebird is a virtuoso showpiece and Schönberg’s Chamber Symphony is a thrilling high point of late romantic music.

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Mendelssohn Andante & Rondo Capriccioso Schubert Impromptu in G flat Op.90 No.3 Schumann Humoreske Op.20 Mompou Paisajes Medtner Two Fairy Tales Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales Gounod/Liszt Valse de Faust

Sun 30 Mar

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Steven Osborne

Sonata F major HB 16/23 Sonata No.1 Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude 5 Transcendental études

KIDS GO FREE

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Concerts 1pm at Perth Concert Hall Avoid the queue by booking in advance and save on the ticket price too.

advance (until 12noon on the day): £7; concessions £6 after 12noon on day of concert: £8; no concessions unreserved seating

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Add soup and a sandwich for just £3.50

(book until 11am on the day)

Prefer something more substantial to eat?

Reserve a table in our Glassrooms restaurant and choose from our tempting new daytime menu - 01738 477724 or glassrooms@horsecross.co.uk Free programme sheets are available on the day.

KIDS GO FREE

A break from work, a pause from shopping or an outing in itself; just three good reasons to join us for an hour of music in the middle of your day. Take up our lunch offer and art tour and you will have refreshment for body and soul!

Maximiliano Martín, clarinet Julian Milford, piano Mon 16 Sep Gade Stravinsky Brahms

Fantasy Pieces 3 pieces for solo clarinet Clarinet Sonata in F minor

Raeburn String Quartet Mon 4 Nov

Haydn String Quartet Op.50 No.1 in B flat Mendelssohn String Quartet Op.13 in A minor Scotland’s only string quartet to play on period instruments returns with two wonderful quartets by master composers.

Maxwell String Quartet

“Martín was a tour de force” The Herald

Mon 9 Dec

Alisdair Hogarth, piano

Beethoven Ravel

Mon 30 Sep

Haydn Piano Sonata in E flat No.52 Ireland Piano Sonata Rachmaninov Piano Sonata No.2 Alisdair Hogarth is familiar to Perth audiences from Schubertiad 2011 and our Fauré weekend earlier this year. He is a brilliant soloist in his own right and this is a truly virtuosic programme.

Hebrides Ensemble Mon 14 Oct Howells Takemitsu Ravel Berio

Rhapsodic Quintet Op.31 And then I knew ‘twas wind Introduction and Allegro Folksongs

Jane Irwin, mezzo soprano Michael Tumelty, presenter Ravel’s sparkling Introduction and Allegro is at the heart of a kaleidoscopic programme which also includes the wonderful Jane Irwin in Berio’s unforgettable folksongs.

String Quartet Op.18 No.6 in B flat String Quartet

The Maxwell String Quartet’s last visit to Perth was described by Michael Tumelty in a five star Herald review as “brilliantly fresh, unexpected and exhilarating... an enlightening and enthralling musical experience”. So we thought we should ask them back!

Art Tour

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The brilliant principal clarinet of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra opens our lunchtime season with one of the true masterpieces of the clarinet.

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A lunchtime experience that will make your day

Ever wondered about the landscape artworks on our screens and walls? Following these concerts, you can join visual artist Su Grierson and curator Iliyana Nedkova for a tour of the Intersections show. No experience of contemporary art is required. Meet at the bottom of the mezzanine stairs to walk and talk for about 20 minutes.

Free with your lunchtime concert ticket, but each tour is limited to the first ten people. For further details about the exhibition, see page 44.

Dunedin Consort

CLASSICAL

Mozart’s Requiem

Tue 17 Sep: 7.30pm Mozart CPE Bach Mozart

Perth Concert Hall

Solemn Vespers K339 Cello Concerto in A Requiem in D minor K626

John Butt, conductor Jonathan Manson, cello Joanne Lunn, soprano Rowan Hellier, mezzo-soprano Nicholas Mulroy, tenor Matthew Brook, bass Mozart’s Requiem is one of his best known works - expect the Dunedin Consort to bring fascinating new insights to this beloved classic. £23, £18, £13; concessions £21, £16, £11 KIDS GO FREE

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La Serenissima

Antonio Vivaldi: A Tale of Two Seasons Sat 12 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Antonio Vivaldi Sinfonia to L’Incoronazione di Dario Arias from Arsilda and L’Incoronazione di Dario Violin Concerto Il Grosso Mogol Violin Concerto in B flat, RV 367 Arias from Motezuma Violin Concerto in C, RV 191 La Serenissma return to Perth to examine two years from Vivaldi’s life, 1717 and 1733, including his Violin Concerto Il Grosso Mogul, following the world premiere of the Flute Concerto Il Grosso Mogol in Perth in January 2011. £23, £18, £13; Pre - Show KIDS GO FREE concessions £21, £16, £11 Meal (includes booking fee)

Scottish Ensemble Britain vs. Germany Thu 24 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Walton Sonata for Strings Leopold Hurt Dead Reckoning Martin Suckling Musical Postcards 1-4 Brahms String Quintet No.2 in G Op.111 (arr. Morton)

Germany has been blessed with an unfair number of genius composers over its history, leaving Britain with a musical inferiority complex. Well, it’s payback time! The Scottish Ensemble believes that British string music in particular can more than hold its own against the continental heavyweights. Who wins? You decide! Pre - Show £13 (includes booking fee); KIDS Meal GO FREE students £5

St Petersburg String Quartet Tue 1 Oct: 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk

Wu String Quartet

Wed 15 Jan: 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk

Haydn Quartet Op.54, No.2 in C Mendelssohn Quartet in D, Op.44, No.1 Dvořák Quartet in G, Op.106

Founded in Russia in 1985, and now Quartet in Residence at Wichita State University, they tour worldwide and have an extensive discography.

The Wu String Quartet performs across Europe, and made their Wigmore Hall debut in 2011.

Jennifer Pike, violin Tom Poster, piano

Tue 18 Feb: 7.30pm

Mozart Suk Dvořák Dvořák Vaughan Williams Rózsa

St John’s Kirk

Violin Sonata in G, K 301 Four Pieces for Violin & Piano Nocturne in B Major Four Romantic Pieces The Lark Ascending Variations

A New Generation Artist since 2008, Jennifer features regularly with the BBC. Tom is heard on Radio 3 both as soloist and chamber musician.

Scottish Reed Trio Wed 4 Dec: 7.30pm Handel Tomasi McDowall Mozart Elgar Mihaud Beethoven Jacob De Groot

St John’s Kirk

Music for the Royal Fireworks Concert Champêtre Century Dances Divertimento No.2 Chanson de Matin Suite d’après Corrette Variations on Là ci darem la mano (from Mozart’s Don Giovanni) Trio Souvenir Sud-Américain

The Scottish Reed Trio are three orchestral players who met at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and have been together since 2008.

McKenzie Sawers Duo Bizet D’Indy Planel Bonneau Ibert Iles Jackson Mintzer Gershwin Fitkin

St John’s Kirk

L’Arlésienne Suite (extract) Choral varié, Op.55 Prélude et Saltarelle Suite: Improvisation; Danse des Démons; Plainte; Espièglerie Histoires (selection) Alma Venus The Coral Sea Saxophone Solo A Foggy Day in London Town (piano solo, arr. Finnisy) Gate

Two classical musicians, Sue McKenzie (saxophone) and Ingrid Sawers (piano) have been collaborating for seven years and are equally at home with other genres.

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Borodin Quartet No.2 in D Prokofiev Quartet No.2 in F Op.92 Tchaikovsky Quartet No.1 in D Op.11

Wed 6 Nov: 7.30pm

MUSIC CLASSICAL

Perth Chamber Music 2013:14

Fejes String Quartet Mon 17 Mar: 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk

Haydn Quartet in G, Op.64, No. 4 Glazunov Five Novelettes Mendelssohn Quartet in F minor, Op.80 The Fejes String Quartet tour Europe and collaborate in the field of education. They are members of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

£11 (includes booking fee); students £2 Buy all six concerts for £45; students £9 Perth Chamber Music Society is a Scottish Charity No 017538, supported by Enterprise Music Scotland and the Gannochy Trust.

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CLASSICAL

Simon Crawford-Phillips and Philip Moore The Art of Transcription

Wed 30 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Bach-Kurtág Beethoven Ravel Brahms

Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig Große Fuge, Op.134 Mother Goose String Sextet No.2 in G

In the nineteenth century, in the days before iPods, performing transcriptions was often the only way people could hear masterworks. These transcriptions for piano duet are performed by the brilliant duo Simon Crawford-Phillips and Phillip Moore.

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“astonishingly good” Gramophone

£20, £16, £12; concessions £18, £14, £10 (includes booking fee)

KIDS GO FREE

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Devised by Nigel Hess, directed by Christopher Luscombe Fri 8 Nov: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Award-winning actress Patricia Routledge and international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts. In Dame Myra’s own words — compiled by her great-nephew, composer Nigel Hess — and with piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and Chopin, we hear how the ‘great adventure’ of these 1600 lunchtime concerts began, and how it continued while bombs rained down on London. An uplifting story about the healing power of music. £25, £23, £19.50; concessions £21, £18.50, £15 (includes booking fee)

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Perth Symphony Orchestra Russian Festival Evening 60th Anniversary Tour Sat 16 Nov: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Shostakovich Festival Overture Khachaturian Masquerade Suite Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade Lorna McGovern, leader Allan Young, conductor

Perth Symphony Orchestra present the first of its two sixtieth anniversary concerts. The Russian Festival evening will feature all the excitement from some of the great Russian works. Fun for all the family. KIDS £13; concessions £11 GO FREE (includes booking fee)

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Sun 8 Dec: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

“Where words fail, music speaks” - and nowhere does it speak more profoundly than in Handel’s glorious Messiah, arguably the most popular and well-loved oratorios. For many people, hearing this is a sign that Christmas has begun. Perth Choral Society’s performance of this wonderful work was their debut appearance in Perth Concert Hall. They are proud to present it again with a quartet of promising soloists, accompanied by the City of Perth Sinfonia and conducted by Peter Rutterford, Director of Music. £15; concessions £13 KIDS Pre - Show (includes booking fee) GO FREE Meal

Nordic Nights

Mon 9 Dec: 7.30pm Grieg Christensen Sibelius Grieg

St John’s Kirk

Holberg Suite Op.40 New Work (Scottish Ensemble commission) Andante Festivo String Quartet No.1 in G minor (arr. Morton)

The Scottish Ensemble’s popular seasonal offering by candlelight always has an unusual twist, and this year is no exception as we journey back and forth between Holberg’s time and the present. Come and hear Grieg’s classic work for strings with fascinating detours via exciting contemporary voices. £12 (includes booking fee); students £5; school children free (four per teacher, available from the Scottish Ensemble on 0141 332 4747 or kirsty.walker@scottishensemble.co.uk)

KIDS GO FREE

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Scottish Ensemble

CLASSICAL

Perth Choral Society Handel’s Messiah

Live on Screen

Met Opera:

We have joined forces with Perth’s Playhouse Cinema to bring you world-class opera live on the big screen, in high definition with surround sound, direct via satellite from the Metropolitan Opera, New York. It’s almost like being there! Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin Sat 5 Oct: 5.55pm Shostakovich’s The Nose Sat 26 Oct: 5.55pm Puccini’s Tosca Sat 9 Nov: 5.55pm Verdi’s Falstaff Sat 14 Dec: 5.55pm

each opera: £18.50; concessions £16 (includes booking fee)

MUSICAL

DIRECT FROM ITS TRIUMPHANT WEST HHHH ‘TERRIFIC’

QUENTIN LETTS · DAILY MAIL

‘PHENOMENAL’

HHHH

‘SENSATIONAL’ CLIVE DAVIS · THE TIMES

‘UNFORGETTABLE’

PAUL TAYLOR · THE INDEPENDENT

ROBERT GORE-LANGTON · MAIL ON SUNDAY

ARWA HAIDER · METRO

‘MAGNIFICENT’

‘SUPERB’

TOM WICKER · TIME OUT

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Inspired by the music, lives and times of IKE &

‘SIMPLY THE BEST’

MUSICAL

END RUN AT LONDON’S SAVOY THEATRE LAURA THOMPSON - DAILY TELEGRAPH

Perth Concert Hall

The new musical from the producer of Perth Concert Hall hits Blood Brothers and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Direct from its smash hit West End season, this new musical, hailed as “Sensational” (Daily Telegraph), is inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner. Critics and audiences alike are raving about the show with “a back catalogue to die for” (Evening Standard). This ‘slick’ new musical (The Times) features all the classic Tina Turner hits, including What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, River Deep Mountain High, Simply the Best and many more...

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Mon 9 - Sat 14 Sep

The story follows the highs, lows, passions and heartbreak of Ike and Tina as their careers soared whilst their marriage crumbled, ultimately leading to Tina being catapulted to superstardom and heralded as one of the greatest solo artists of all time. Full of heart and soul, electrifying choreography and stunning musical numbers, Soul Sister is sure to have you on your feet, partying the night away. Date

Time

Mon 9 Sep

7.30pm £23.50, £20.50, £18.50

Prices (include booking fee) Concessions £2 off

Tue 10 Sep

7.30pm £28.50, £26, £21.50

£2 off

Wed 11 Sep 2.30pm £23.50, £20.50, £19

£2 off

Wed 11 Sep 7.30pm £28.50, £26, £21.50

£2 off

Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm £29, £26.50, £22

£2 off

Fri 13 Sep

7.30pm £33, £29.50, £25.50

no concessions

Sat 14 Sep

2.30pm £29, £26.50, £22

£2 off

Sat 14 Sep

7.30pm £33, £29.50, £25.50

no concessions

3.5 0 ses £1 2 cour ses £17.5 0 3 cou r Parental guidance: contains some strong language and drug references

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Horsecross Trad Sessions Redrooms, Perth Theatre: 8pm

Monthly sessions in the cosy confines of Redrooms bar. Come along and play or have a drink and listen to sessions led by some of the country’s finest traditional players. Open to all musicians - let loose in an informal jam. Mon 19 Aug: Doris Rougvie and Jim Malcolm Mon 16 Sep: Ross Ainslie and Hannah Fisher Mon 21 Oct: Pete Clark and Gregor Lowrey Mon 18 Nov: Marc Duff

free; no booking required, but please bring your own instrument if you would like to play.

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Ladyboys of Bangkok Glamorous Amorous! Sat 31 Aug: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Glamorous Amorous!... with a title like that it could only be the Ladyboys of Bangkok! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs; from Nicki Minaj to Whitney, the stars and charttopping hits just keep on coming. Join sixteen entrancing beauties as they take you on a parade through comedy, cabaret and carnival beats. Perfect makeup, stunning costumes, iconic numbers and fabulous choreography make this a fantastic party night. “an irresistible, irrepressible evening that guarantees a great night out!” British Theatre Guide £24.50, £23; concessions £23, £21.50 (includes booking fee)

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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra featuring Branford Marsalis play the music of Wayne Shorter Fri 27 Sep: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the SNJO to pay tribute to composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Featuring Shorter jewels including Nefertiti, ESP and Virgo Rising, Marsalis and the SNJO present extraordinary music played by a first-rate orchestra of collective skill and solo firepower. Pre-show talk: 6.45pm | Norie Miller Studio Join Branford Marsalis and Tommy Smith for a fascinating insight into tonight’s performance.

£25; students and unemployed £10; no concessions KIDS (includes booking fee) GO FREE

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Seafarers UK present

with Perth Choral Society Wed 9 Oct: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

MUSIC

The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland Cpt Andy Gregory RM (HM Royal Marines Scotland) and Peter Rutterford (Perth Choral Society), Directors of Music

Roll Wyn James presents

Unfinished Business No. 5 Blues 2013 Tue 15 Oct: 7.30pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall The Roll Wyn James band returns to Perth Concert Hall’s Norie-Miller Studio to wow the audience with another evening of lively, foottapping blues and to showcase their new album Unfinished Business, probably the finest Roll Wyn James CD to date. Stroke victim Alwyn James plays harmonica and the band is completed by three musical associates and great friends - Paul Henderson, Chris Agnew and Kevin Smith. Not to be missed! £9 (includes booking fee); concessions £4

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This popular annual show combines the versatile Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland and the singers of Perth Choral Society. Expect colour, pageantry and musical excellence in a programme incorporating traditional martial airs, stirring choruses, a flavour of jazz, some dazzling solo pieces and a few surprises. All proceeds go to Seafarers UK. £18; concessions £15 Pre - Show KIDS (includes booking fee) GO FREE Meal

Jimmy Smith on behalf of The Hollies presents

The Hollies

Mon 21 Oct: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

During their two-hour show, The Hollies will perform their classic hits, including The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Stop Stop Stop, Bus Stop, Long Cool Woman, Look Through Any Window, I’m Alive, Just One Look, On A Carousel, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more gems, in a celebration of all things Hollies. £27, £24.50, £22; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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The MacLean Project Fri 1 Nov: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

The MacLean Project is a nine-piece band with Dougie MacLean on vocals, guitar, fiddle and didgeridoo, his son Jamie, who plays drums and percussion and has produced his father’s last three albums, as well as father and son Gordon MacLean (bass, vocals) and Sorren MacLean (acoustic guitar, vocals); Ross Ainslie (whistles, pipes, mandocello); Chris Marra (electric & acoustic guitar, vocals); Laura Beth Salter (mandolin, vocals); Pete Garnett (accordion, harmonium) and Hannah Fisher (fiddle, vocals). £24.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

£45

Dougie MacLean with Friends Sat 2 Nov: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

This concert brings together some of Dougie’s musical friends, old and new... with a wonderfully eclectic and stunningly talented line-up! The final evening of the ten-day festival always has a special atmosphere with unexpected combinations and lots of surprises! Special guests will be added right up to the last minute but already confirmed are Anderson McGinty Webster Ward and Fisher, SeaStar (USA), Charlie McKerron, Ross Ainslie, Tim Edey, Buddy MacDonald (Canada) plus other surprises! £24.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Norwell Lapley Productions present

MUSIC

The Three Phantoms

Mon 28 Oct + Tue 29 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Nine world-class performers, present a thrilling evening of musical theatre already enjoyed by over 30,000 people worldwide. Led by Three Phantoms, this outstanding show features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Chicago, My Fair Lady, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Wicked to name but a few, with a finale celebrating The Phantom of the Opera. Three Phantoms is in no way connected with, approved or endorsed by the Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

£29.50, £27.50, £25; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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plus special guest Colin MacLeod Mon 4 Nov: 8pm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre Highland singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni enjoyed an incredible 2012, playing over 200 shows across the word and releasing her debut album, Under Mountains, to great critical acclaim. This year has seen this momentum continue to build and she is now poised to be Scottish music’s next big thing. “her voice is an instrument of incredible purity... folk noir gem... a voice and songs to go stellar” Sunday Times Not suitable for under 14s. £12; concessions £10 (includes booking fee)

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Rachel Sermanni

Strathallan School presents

A Centenary Musical Showcase Sat 9 Nov: 7pm

Perth Concert Hall

In the year when Strathallan celebrates its centenary, this concert features music from the last hundred years. Over one hundred pupils from nine to eighteen years old will be joined by former pupils to perform a wide range of works, including some new commissions. free but ticketed, please contact box office

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Capercaillie

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plus special guests Wed 13 Nov: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Capercaillie celebrate their thirtieth anniversary with a new album, a UK tour and festival appearances throughout Europe. Credited with being the major force in bringing traditional Celtic music to the world stage, they have toured in thirty countries across the globe, released ten award-winning albums and had the first ever Gaelic top 40 single. Capercaillie includes some of the finest musicians on the scene: Manus Lunny, Charlie McKerron, Donald Shaw, Ewen Vernal, Michael McGoldrick, David Robertson, Che Beresford and the exquisite voice of Karen Matheson. £21; concessions £19 (includes booking fee)

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Scottish Brass Band Association presents

Scottish Festival of Brass 2013 Perth Concert Hall

The largest festival of brass music in the UK with over 1,200 players from Scotland’s youth bands, and thirty senior bands from Scotland and beyond. Sun 17 Nov: 9.30am Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships (Day 1) Open Senior, Development, Percussion sections. Sat 23 Nov: 9am Scottish Challenge Cup and Shield plus the Scottish Open Championships at 2pm. Sun 24 Nov: 9.30am Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships (Day 2) Preparatory, Novice and Open Premier sections. £11; concessions £9 per day (includes booking fee) DF Concerts present

KT Tunstall

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Fri 22 Nov: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Since scoring a worldwide hit with her debut album Eye to the Telescope in 2005, KT Tunstall has remained at the forefront of UK singersongwriter talent. The critically acclaimed Drastic Fantastic and Tiger Suit followed, cementing the Scottish songstress’ reputation as a major recording talent, as well as a mesmerising live artist. With its country-folk tinged undercurrents, her fourth studio album, Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon, represents an evolution of her sound, recorded in Tucson, Arizona with alt-country leading light Howe Gelb (AKA Giant Sand).

£30, £25, £20; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Nightlights Winter Tour

plus support

Sat 30 Nov: 8pm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre

Unique with a breathtaking stagecraft, Horse’s voice is a finely honed instrument. The audience become absorbed as part of a Horse show, sharing in her energy and delighting at her captivating performance. Fans and newcomers alike find her music deeply moving and uplifting.

MUSIC

Horse

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of her seminal second album, God’s Home Movie, and fittingly in this special year her new release, Home, is described as being her best album yet. “One of the finest singers in Britain” Q £19; concessions £17 (includes booking fee)

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Fri 20 Dec: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Now a Perth festive tradition, Phil Cunningham is once again calling his musical pals together and re-opening his Christmas songbook. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker and Phil will lead you through a great fun night of modern and traditional Christmas music. Featuring Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest brass band. Oil your vocal chords and bring the family! “This was the perfect way to fill up your festive fuel tank” The Scotsman £22; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Vampires Rock Fri 31 Jan: 7.30pm

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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

Perth Concert Hall

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die Club. In search of a new bride, to cross over to the dark side and live forever in Rock ‘n’ Roll Hell. A full cast of superb and formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest rock anthems, including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more. All teamed with an amazing set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! £23.50, £21.50, £19.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

YOUNG DRAMA

Tortoise in a Nutshell in co-production with Cumbernauld Theatre presents

Feral

Thu 12 + Fri 13 Sep: 7.30pm Thu 12 Sep: 11am (schools performance) Studio, Perth Theatre Feral is an innovative piece of visual theatre that combines puppetry, film and live sound to create and destroy a world in front of its audience’s eyes.

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A suitcase-trailing family roll into new beginnings. Foreign, distorted and bright, the world resembles a haven of comfort. But as the walls and lives are peeled back the community’s murky environment is revealed. Feral was originally developed and presented by the National Theatre of Scotland as part of their Reveal season 2012 and is supported by Creative Scotland. Not suitable for under 13s.

£10 (includes booking fee); concessions £7.50

A bittersweet comedy from Scottish playwright Johnny McKnight, published by Oberon Books Tue 8 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Theatre Sam McTannan is just a typical 15 year old, with one exception. Sam is a superhero who can turn see-through, only today something is wrong. Sam’s powers are failing him and the people he doesn’t want to see him start paying a little bit too much attention. A heartbreaking, life-affirming comedy presented with fully integrated animation giving the show a unique comic-book style, which won the 2013 CATS Award for Best Technical Presentation.

Not suitable for under 14s. (some strong language) £11 (includes booking fee); concessions £7

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MUSIC KIDS + FAMILIES

Mon 23 Dec: 12pm + 3pm | Tue 24 Dec: 11am + 2pm Perth Concert Hall

Enthralling for both young and old, some lucky children will end up on stage to join in the action and there may even be a visit from a very special guest in a red suit! Remember to wear a Santa hat and bring a bucket for the well. “...a delight for kids, parents and grandparents alike. The laughter, singing and interaction is contagious” Edinburgh Evening News

£15; family saver £56; Adult with babe in arms (under 12mths) £17 (Only one seat allocated) (includes booking fee) Groups of 10+ please contact box office

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The Singing Kettle will be at their brilliant best for this new festive show. It’s overflowing with audience participation and lots and lots of Christmassy fun. Join Anya, Kevin and Gary as they visit Kettle Village Square in search of the magic Christmas Wishing Well.

Phil McIntyre Entertainment proudly presents

COMEDY

Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

Thu 26 Sep: 8pm sharp (latecomers not admitted) Perth Concert Hall A self-confessed “miserable old git” since the age of 23, Ed is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts sportscar buying, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: “I am in my forties - hear me roar!” “It is rare for a comic to merit the word ‘masterful’ but in this case it is no overstatement” The Scotsman Not suitable for under 14s. £24.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Off the Kerb presents

Jack Dee

Fri 11 Oct: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

After a six year absence from stand-up, Jack Dee is back, agonising over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanours. Where’s he been? Appearing on shows like QI, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You, hosting Radio 4’s legendary I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, co-writing and starring in four series of BBC 2’s hit sitcom Lead Balloon and writing his memoirs, Thanks For Nothing, which he modestly dedicated to himself: “Without whom none of this would have been possible”. Why is he touring again? “I want to spend less time with my family” says Jack... Not suitable for under 16s. “A little ray of sleet” Jeremy Hardy

£23; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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MZA and Live Nation present

Daniel Sloss: Stand-Up Supported by Kai Humphries Wed 16 Oct: 8pm

Perth Theatre

The new, hilarious show from comedy’s awardwinning half-man-half-Xbox, direct from his sixth consecutive Edinburgh Fringe and hot on the heels of a massive year of live touring, television appearances and his debut DVD release. Early booking is advised. Daniel’s special guest is Kai Humphries, Newcastle’s hilarious and lovable rising comedy superstar. “Hysterical... A stunning show of observational humour” Sunday Express

««««“has them rolling in the aisles” The Scotsman

£15; concessions £11.50 (includes booking fee)

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Seann Walsh, Ian D Montfort, Ivan Brackenbury, Des Clarke Fri 25 Oct: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

“A brand new comedy night of the rather ace variety” The Skinny £17.50; concessions £15.50 (includes booking fee)

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Off the Kerb presents

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man |

Perth Concert Hall

We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but it’s time to hear a different voice: purple van man’s voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best, spouting inspired jibber-jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van. He’ll make you laugh like a drunken horse.

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A sparkling comedy gala hosted by Des Clarke. Defining a generation of new comedy, Punchline brings you the rising stars in the UK just before they become household names. As recommended by The Sunday Times, List, BBC Scotland’s Comedy Café, Evening News, The Independent, The Skinny, Capital FM, the Gala will be in Perth for one night only, so we advise early booking.

Mon 18 Nov: 8pm

COMEDY MUSIC

Punchline Comedy Gala

Sean Lock is one of the UK’s most highly acclaimed and original comedians. The British Comedy Award winner has performed on Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Mock the Week. “Punchy, inventive, superb... undeniably brilliant” The Times Not suitable for under 14s. £24; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Various venues please check with box office

HorsEcross LittlE Stars Singing, dancing and acting workshops for under 5s. Build your child’s confidence and fire their imagination!

LittlE Stars: DaNcE (3- 5yrs)

Fridays, 30 Aug - 11 Oct, 1 - 15 Nov: 4.15pm

uNdEr 5's

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LittlE Stars: Act (3 – 5yrs) Wednesdays, 28 Aug - 9 Oct, 30 Oct - 13 Nov: 10.30am

LittlE Stars: SiNg (3 - 5yrs)

Wednesdays, 28 Aug - 9 Oct, 30 Oct - 13 Nov: 11.30am £4 per workshop, or buy all and get last one free

Blow and Blast

Saturdays: 5 Oct, 16 Nov + 14 Dec Norie-Miller Studio + Tilt, Perth Concert Hall Join our fun, informal Blow and Blast workshops for adults who play the flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like the experience of playing in a relaxed situation. Join in with either our workshops for tuition or with our band to play just for fun... or both! 10am - 12noon: Beginners workshop 12.30 - 2pm: Band 2.30 - 4.30pm: Intermediate workshop Places are limited so book early to reserve your space. Please note, you must provide your own instrument. Workshop: £15 per session Blow and Blast Band: £10 per session

AGE 18+

Sat 26 Oct: 2pm

Tilt, Perth Concert Hall

Think you’ve left it too late to learn to play a musical instrument? Think again. This talk/ showcase, involving the tutors and players from Horsecross’ Blow and Blast woodwind workshops, will demonstrate that you can enjoy making music whatever your age. Tutors Tricia and Trona will convince you that you shouldn’t wait another day to get started. Come along and be inspired!

JOIN IN MUSIC

An Introduction to Blow and Blast

Part of Luminate: Scotland’s creative aging festival - www.luminatescotland.org Free, but spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

AGE 18+

Wednesdays, 18 Sep - 27 Nov: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

18 Sep: A Night of Musicals 25 Sep: Around the World in 120mins 2 Oct: A Night of Elton John 23 Oct: A Night of Bengali Music 30 Oct: Mozart’s Requiem 6 Nov: Barbershop with the B Sharps 13, 20, 27 Nov: Scotland Sings rehearsal 30 Nov: Scotland Sings Perth Singing Trail performance A fun, informal singing group for adults. No previous singing experience or music reading is required. £4.50; concessions £3.50 Buy all 9 for £38; concessions £30 Spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

AGE 18+

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Horsecross Voices

Perth Singing Trail: Scotland Sings

Sat 30 Nov: 10.30am - 3.30pm

Perth Concert Hall, Perth Theatre, St. John’s Shopping Centre and Perth Museum + Art Gallery Join Horsecross Voices and choirs from across Perth and Kinross as they sing their way around Perth. Taking in many city centre venues, the choirs will showcase their fantastic talents while celebrating the Scotland Sings St Andrew’s weekend. If you would like to be a part of the Horsecross Voices choir, please see the listing above for more details. free; part of the Scotland Sings St Andrew’s weekend

AGE 18+

JOIN IN

Trad from Scratch

Wednesdays, 23 Oct - 27 Nov: 7pm Redrooms and Rehearsal Room, Perth Theatre

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Have you wanted to sit in and play on a traditional session but were worried you wouldn’t know the tunes? Then Trad from Scratch is for you, so dust down your guitars and string up your fiddles! We’ll introduce you to some stock trad tunes which you’ll learn by ear. More experienced players will develop harmonies and arrangements as the weeks progress. £22 for all six sessions bought in advance; £5 per session

Horsecross Trad Sessions

Mondays, 16 Sep, 21 Oct + 18 Nov: 8pm Redrooms, Perth Theatre Monthly sessions in the cosy confines of Redrooms bar. Come along and play or have a drink and listen to sessions led by some of the country’s finest traditional players. Open to all musicians - let loose in an informal jam. 19 Aug: Doris Rougvie and Jim Malcolm 16 Sep: Ross Ainslie and Hannah Fisher 21 Oct: Pete Clark and Gregor Lowrey 18 Nov: Marc Duff free; no booking required, but please bring your own instrument if you would like to play

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FILM

Perth Film Society

Untouchable

All films start at 7.45pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

£5.50 at the door or £30 for all 7 films (seniors/unwaged/students £4.50 or £25 for all 7)

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Untouchable

Thu 5 Sep

Cert 15, 112mins, French with subtitles

After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young ex-con to be his caretaker. This French comedy-drama directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano provides an irreverent and humorous take on disability.

Thu 19 Sep

Cert 15, 2012, 118 mins, Spanish with subtitles

An ad executive comes up with a campaign to defeat Augusto Pinochet in Chile’s 1988 referendum. A fascinating study of Chile in the last days of the Pinochet regime, from director Pablo Larrain, puts a witty twist on traditional political dramas. Film shown in conjunction with Amnesty International.

Caesar Must Die

Thu 10 Oct

Cert 12A, 2011, 76 mins, Italian with subtitles

The performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar comes to an end and the performers are rewarded with rapturous applause. The lights go out; the actors leave the stage and return to their cells. They are all inmates of the Roman maximum security prison Rebibbia. Golden Bear winner of 2012 from directors Paolo & Vittorio Taviani. AGM with wine + nibbles

Marley

Thu 24 Oct

Cert 15, 2012, 144 mins, English

A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley, from director Kevin McDonald. This film traces the full yet mysterious life of the Jamaican reggae musician who died a world figure 30 years ago at the age of 36.

Barbara

Thu 14 Nov

Cert 12A, 2012, 105 mins, German with subtitles

In the summer of 1980 in East Germany, Barbara, a doctor, has submitted an application to emigrate to the West but she is punished for political insubordination by being posted away from the capital to a hospital in a small town. Jörg, her lover in the West, is busy planning her escape via the Baltic Sea but it becomes a waiting game for Barbara. The film won the 2012 Silver Bear for director Christian Petzold.

Amour |

Thu 28 Nov

Cert 12A, 2012, 127 mins, French, English

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultured, retired music teachers. Their daughter, also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke and the couple’s bond of love is severely tested. Michael Haneke’s most intimate and painfully truthful film; an exploration of what love means at the far end of life. Winner of the 2013 Oscar for Best Foreign language film.

A Royal Affair

Thu 12 Dec

Cert 15, 2012, 137 mins, Danish with subtitles

A young queen, who is married to an insane king, falls secretly in love with her doctor and together they start a revolution that changes a nation forever. Lavish and sumptuous historical costume drama from director Nikolaj Arcel. includes mince pies and wine

Any questions?

Contact Phillip 01738 551028 or John 07752 663513 or e-mail perthfilmsoc@btinternet.com

MUSIC FILM

Warren Miller presents

Ticket to Ride Wed 4 Dec: 8pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Ticket to Ride’s riders are as diverse as the terrain. They include Chris Davenport skiing the west face of the Eiger, Julia Mancuso powder chasing in the Arctic Circle and JT Holmes soaring off massive cliffs in central Asia. This ninety-minute action-packed ride goes to the world’s most exotic destinations, including the Alaskan Tordrillos, Switzerland’s Jungfrau, Iceland’s Troll Peninsula and many more...

£9; no concessions (includes booking fee)

Live on Screen

Spartacus

Sun 20 Oct: 4pm

Playhouse Cinema

One of the Bolshoi’s masterpieces, this spectacular epic ballet recounts the adventures of the legendary slave who became a gladiator.

Le Corsaire*

Sun 17 Nov: 2.30pm

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As always, every Warren Miller screening is much more than just a film. It’s a celebration of winter with a great intermission giveaway.

Playhouse Cinema

Pirates, kidnappings, a shipwreck and a record-breaking 120 dancers on stage; suspense will be at its greatest in this magnificent and exotic tale.

Sleeping Beauty* Sun 22 Dec: 2.30pm

Playhouse Cinema

The world-famous love story of Aurora and her prince is a wonderful ballet which will appeal to the whole family Christmas time.It’s the most successful ballet ever shown in cinemas - a real blockbuster! *encore each ballet: £16, concessions £13.50 (includes booking fee)

TALKS AND EVENTS

Open Doors Day at Horsecross Sun 22 Sep

Perth Concert Hall: 10am – 1pm Free Guided tours: 10am, 10.40am, 11.20am, 12pm + 12.40pm Perth Theatre: 2pm-5pm Backstage Tours: 2.30pm, 3pm + 3.30pm Perth Theatre Transformation presentation: 2pm + 4pm

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We invite you to join us and take a peak behind the scenes at both Perth Theatre and Perth Concert Hall on Sunday 22 September. As well as plenty of family fun, storytelling and face painting, there will be backstage tours of Perth Concert Hall and the historic Perth Theatre building, which will shortly undergo a £13.5 million transformation. We would love to tell you all about it, so please join us to find out more and have a last look around the ageing building before the transformation and restoration commences and the new Perth Theatre is born! Tours and talks are free, but ticketed and numbers are limited so please call our box office 01738 621031 to reserve a space.

Royal Scottish Geographical Society presents

Shakespeare’s Scotland Wed 25 Sep: 5.30pm

Fair Maid’s House, North Port Join the Collections team of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society to view Shakespeare’s Scotland and the world of Macbeth as illustrated in magnificent contemporary maps of the period, some resplendent in full colour. Many of the 17th century maps in the RSGS collection were produced in the Low Countries by the illustrious map publishing houses there and by the world-famous mapmakers, Gerard Mercator and Abraham Ortelius. One highlight of the evening will be a beautiful map of Scotland in 1610 published in London, with delightful vignettes of James VI and his Queen and the young Princes, Henry and Charles. To book contact Joyce at RSGS on 01738 455050 £5; no concessions

Pre-show talk

Tue 1 Oct: 5.30pm

Perth Theatre

Everyone has heard of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, but how many of us know much, if anything, about the real Scottish king? Dr Fiona Watson (broadcaster, historian and Fellow of the University of Dundee) will explore the life of this infamous man and show just how different he was from his better-known but largely fictional alter-ego.

Precious Sparkle Beads presents

Handmade Show

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free with any Macbeth performance ticket (see page 2 for details); please book in advance as spaces are limited.

MUSIC AND EVENTS TALKS

The Real Macbeth

Sun 3 Nov: 10.30am Perth Concert Hall

Kick start your Christmas shopping in style with a mouth-watering array of treasure from Scotland’s finest artists and artisans. With a wide range of accessories, jewellery, glass, ceramics, photography, wood, textiles, candles, ornaments andmore, there’s sure to be something for everyone! free, not ticketed

CONTEMPORARY ART

exhibitions Bold contemporary by international and artists in Perth since 2005 Bold contemporary art art by Scottish and international Scottish artists in Perth since 2005 Curated by Iliyana Nedkova

Image: Moth (detail) as part of Domesticate Repartiate (2009) by Su Grierson. Lambda print on MDF 61 x 61 cm. Courtesy the artist.

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Threshold artspace

find out more online

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Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Until 10pm on selected nights Free to visit | Fun to experience

CONTEMPORARY ART

artspace

until 31 Dec

Major survey exhibition, new Horsecross Arts commission, artist’s book and public investigations of land, art and politics by internationally recognised Perth-based artist Su Grierson.

Artist’s Talk

Thu 26 Sep: 6pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Find out the story behind the new Horsecross Arts commission following the artist’s ten week residency in the devastated Japanese province of Fukushima. free but book in advance, email inedkova@horsecross.co.uk

Guided Art Tours

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Intersections

Please see page 19 for details.

Collect + Support

Intersections: Su Grierson 58-page hardback book accompanying the exhibition. £14; exclusive of delivery

Moth: Su Grierson 27cm x 27cm Lambda print on paper, signed by the artist on the reverse. £42; exclusive of framing and delivery; for sales enquiries please contact box office

Link (detail), 2013 by Su Grierson, courtesy of the artist.

Please note that a small part of the exhibition may occasionally be interrupted briefly due to the public nature of Threshold artspace. To ensure your exhibition visit is fully rewarding, please contact us in advance.

Pick up a free exhibition guide at the Box Office and find out more online: www.horsecross.co.uk/about/ threshold-artspace

INFO

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terms and conditions

offers

Once paid for, tickets are non-refundable.

concessions

Where available concessions usually apply to 16 and under, Young Scots, unwaged, students, people with disabilities and senior citizens (only Sat matinees at Perth Theatre). Where possible, carers go free. Bring your ID when you collect tickets. All are subject to availability.

group bookers

Groups of 10 or more may reserve seats. Book 10 and get your 11th ticket free (selected shows).

booking fee

Where indicated, ticket prices include a minimum booking fee of £1 to cover processing costs. Fees are waived for tickets under £7.50 or if tickets are purchased in person by cash at Perth Theatre or Perth Concert Hall box offices. The booking fee only applies to the first five tickets for any one event.

Membership

Pay £10 for a year’s horsecrossregular membership. Save 10% on tickets where you see this logo and on food at the theatre and concert hall. Also includes advance notice and priority booking where possible.

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Two 16 and unders go FREE with a paying adult where you see this logo. Valid Tue-Thu at Perth Theatre. Limited availability.

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family friendly

For patrons who are blind or visually impaired, we offer an audio description service. Check brochure for performance dates.

disability friendly

For patrons who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing we provide BSL interpreted performances and captioned performances. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in our buildings.

For Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing patrons

Both venues are designed to be disability friendly with wheelchair spaces, stair lifts, induction loops, infrared enhanced hearing systems and staff who are trained to help.

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Signed performances: Our interpreters will use British Sign Language to interpret all spoken or sung speech during a performance. Please mention at time of booking if you wish to use this service and we will allocate you appropriate seats to enable you to see the interpreter clearly.

We provide other special services for certain shows. Look for symbols in the brochure, see the website or ask box office for dates.

Audio description:

We have booster seats for little ones; our restaurants provide high chairs, bottle warming, and are breastfeeding friendly; and there are baby-changing facilities for men and women to use in both the Theatre and Concert Hall.

INFO

We want your visit to be a delight. If you find anything puzzling, unhelpful or mysterious please tell us and we’ll try to help.

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going green We aim to be as green as possible in all we do – for example we recycle, and are working to reduce water and energy use. For more info see www.horsecross.co.uk/about/ horsecross-going-green/

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tickets: 01738 621031

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