Jan-Apr 2011 brochure by Horsecross Arts

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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) £6.50; concessions £5.50 after 12noon on day of concert £7.50; no concessions unreserved seating

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Free programme sheets are available on the day.

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 you will have refreshment for body and soul!

Philip Higham Mon 24 Jan Bach Bach

Cello Suite No.1 in G Cello Suite No.2 in D minor

Philip Higham Mon 7 Feb Bach Bach

Navarra String Quartet Mon 14 Mar Smetana Dvořák

String Quartet No.1 ‘From my Life’ ‘American’ String Quintet

We continue our investigation of Dvořák’s American compositions with his ‘American’ string quintet. It is combined with Smetana’s lovely ‘From my Life’ quartet. A programme not to be missed.

Philip Higham Mon 28 Mar

Cello Suite No.3 in C Cello Suite No.4 in E flat

Bach Bach

Cello Suite No.5 in C minor Cello Suite No.6 in D

One of the most exciting young cellists in the UK concludes his survey of the Bach Cello Suites.

Lunchtime Tartan Gondolas

Hebrides Ensemble

Soprano Mhairi Lawson is accompanied by Jan Waterfield on a grand tour in song from Italy to Scotland via France, Austria and Germany. Music by Rossini, Fauré, Ravel, Schubert and Beethoven is combined with Scots song.

Turnage Brahms

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Carducci Quartet Mon 28 Feb Dvořák Glass Rebecca Clarke Huang Ruo

String Quartet in F minor ‘American’ String Quartet No.3 Poem for string quartet Flag project

The first of four concerts presented in partnership with BBC Radio 3 juxtaposing music written while Dvořák was in America with American compositions. The brilliant Carducci Quartet play Dvořák’s much loved ‘American Quartet’ and match it with three widely varied American works for string quartet.

Mon 18 Apr

Returning String Sextet No.1 in B flat

The brilliant Hebrides Ensemble play Brahms’s string sextets over two concerts. The B flat sextet is wonderfully romantic work with a particularly haunting slow movement. The programme also includes Returning by Mark Anthony Turnage, a thrilling voice in composition today.

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The second in Philip Higham’s survey of Bach’s wonderful and haunting suites for unaccompanied cello.

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Philip Higham is a brilliant 25 year old cellist from Edinburgh. In 2008 he won 1st Prize in the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig. Today he begins a chronological survey of all Bach’s Cello Suites in three lunchtime concerts.

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A lunchtime experience that will make your day

Hebrides Ensemble Mon 25 Apr Grime Brahms

Into the Faded Air (2007) String Sextet No.2 in G

Brahms’s String Sextets are full of rich sumptuous harmonies and long spun lyrical tunes. Here the glorious G major Sextet is coupled with a work by Helen Grime - one of the UK’s most exciting young composers.

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Concerts Piano recitals recitals Piano

Alasdair Beatson Fri 28 Jan: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall Mendelssohn Fantasia in F sharp minor Op.28 ‘Sonate Ecossaise’ Beethoven Sonata in F minor Op.57 ‘Appassionata’ Fauré Theme and Variations Op.73 Dutilleux Sonata |

Paul Lewis

Wed 9 Feb: 7.30pm Schubert Schubert Schubert

| Perth Concert Hall Piano Sonata in C D840 Drei Klavierstücke D946 Piano Sonata in D D850

Paul Lewis’s performances of all the Beethoven Piano Concertos at this year’s Proms have confirmed him as a major international star. This evening is the first of five concerts in which he will perform all of Schubert’s mature piano music for us over the next two seasons. “Paul Lewis is one of Britain’s buzziest young pianists: he has been showered with awards, performed at the Last Night of the Proms, and received particular praise for his performances of the complete Schubert and Beethoven sonatas. These days, you’ll hardly hear him outside the grandest of the world’s concert halls.” The Guardian, 2009 £20, £15, £10; concessions £18, £13, £8 (+50p booking fee)

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4 recitals for the price of 3 (not available online)

Tue 15 Feb: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Beethoven Bagatelles Op.33 and Op.119 Beethoven Fantasie Ravel Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Rachmaninov Piano Sonata No.2 Steven Osborne is a Scottish artist pursuing a career of the highest international standing. This evening’s thrilling programme offers a wide range from Beethoven’s whimsical bagatelles through the charm of Ravel to the virtuoso fireworks of Rachmaninov.  “Scottish pianist Steven Osborne just seems to get better every time he gives a concert.” The Scotsman, 2010  “I thought the roof would come off yesterday at the eruption of applause... What a concert... a staggering display of versatility, idiomatic at every level and breathtaking in its sweep and verve.... A tour de force.” The Herald, 2010

Angela Hewitt Wed 2 Mar: 7.30pm Bach Beethoven Handel Brahms

| Perth Concert Hall Partita No.1 Eroica Variations Suite No.8 in F minor Variations on a Theme by Handel

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 “a miracle of performance... Astounding” The Herald, 2010

Steven Osborne

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Alasdair Beatson’s career has been going from strength to strength since his Perth residency last year. We welcome him back with a marvellous programme which combines the drama of Beethoven’s ‘Appassionata’ with the classical grace of Mendelssohn, the French charm of Fauré and the beautiful textures of Dutilleux (born 1916) who writes some of the most haunting music of today.

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Perth Concert Hall is delighted to host these four fantastic pianists in a series of recitals.

Angela Hewitt’s performances of Bach have won world renown. Tonight sees a wonderful evening mixing baroque music with works by Beethoven and Brahms. The two sets of variations in the programme are perfect showcases for her brilliance. “as well as I know Hewitt’s playing, from Bach to Schumann, I am still surprised at just how expressively, and romantically, the great Canadian plays this music.” The Herald, 2010 “Listening to Angela Hewitt play Bach is like stepping back into a more elegant age... There are no stray details, awkward corners or unwise tempos in a Hewitt concert. The execution is as pristine as the conception.” The Times, 2010

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Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Vivaldi World Premiere Revival! Wed 26 Jan: 7.30pm Vivaldi Vivaldi Vivaldi Vivaldi Vivaldi

Perth Concert Hall

‘Paris’ Concerto No.2 for strings & continuo in E minor Bassoon concerto in C Concerto for violin, oboe, strings & continuo Concerto ‘Il Gran Mogol’ for flute, strings & continuo in D minor *WORLD PREMIERE REVIVAL* The Four Seasons

La Serenissima Adrian Chandler, director/violin Katy Bircher, flute Peter Whelan, bassoon Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of the best loved pieces of music. Here it is performed by 2010 Gramophone Award winners for Baroque Instrumental Recording La Serenissima, directed by Adrian Chandler. The concert also includes the world premiere of a flute concerto after several centuries, discovered in the papers of the Marquis of Lothian. A real feast of brilliant baroque music-making is completed by Peter Whelan performing one of Vivaldi’s charming and vivacious bassoon concertos. £20, £15, £10; concessions £18, £13, £8 (+50p booking fee)

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 “Vivaldi at his stylistic best… La Serenissima’s period instruments bring a smooth beauty to some of the composer’s most elegant music.” Daily Express, 2009

with world-class playing from every section. Elder’s Hallé is now transcendent.” The Telegraph, 2009

 “a conductor who entices

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 “The orchestra... responded

playing of such ravishing beauty” The Independent, 2009

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Sun 13 Feb: 7.30pm Sibelius Mahler Elgar

Perth Concert Hall

Scenes Historiques Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen Symphony No.1

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Hallé Orchestra with Sir Mark Elder Hallé Orchestra Sir Mark Elder, conductor Roderick Williams, baritone A wonderful opportunity to hear one of the great conductor/orchestra partnerships of today. Sir Mark Elder has driven the Hallé to the forefront of the musical world and this programme will show them off at their very best. Hearing the Hallé playing Elgar’s first symphony is an experience to be treasured. Baritone Roderick Williams returns to Perth to sing Mahler’s Wayfarer’s songs. £32, £28, £22, £16, £12; concessions £29, £26, £20, £14, £10 (+50p booking fee)

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Spring Concert

Sat 19 Feb: 7.30pm Wagner Mozart Dvořák

Perth Concert Hall

Siegfried Idyll Bassoon Concerto (soloist Lawrence O’Donnell) Symphony No. 6

Lorna McGovern, leader Allan Young, conductor Perth Symphony welcomes back local bassoonist Lawrence O’Donnell to perform Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto. This is an ideal concert for all the family, with the beautiful melodies from the Siegfried Idyll by Wagner and the rousing tunes of Dvořák. www.perthsymphonyorchestra.org.uk £10; concessions £8 (+50p booking fee)

Roderick Williams and Helmut Deutsch Wed 23 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Songs by Mahler, Wolf, Korngold and Schumann Roderick Williams, baritone Helmut Deutsch, piano Roderick Williams is one of Britain’s best loved singers. His warm personality makes him a delightful recitalist. This evening’s recital programme ranges from the lovely melodies of Korngold, through the wry wit of Wolf to the full blown romanticism of Mahler and Schumann’s marvellous ‘Kernerlieder’ cycle. He is joined by Helmut Deutsch whose playing was such a highlight of Schubertiad 2010 £20, £15, £10; concessions £18, £13, £8 (+50p booking fee)

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 “music-making of a different order... his baritonal warmth produced a melting turn at the end of each verse” The Herald on Williams performing Schumann, 2010

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Hebrides Ensemble plays Pulse Shadows |

Perth Concert Hall

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Fri 11 Mar: 7.30pm

Henry Purcell Fantazias Harrison Birtwistle Pulse Shadows Hebrides Ensemble Claron McFadden, soprano Hebrides Ensemble present a contemporary masterpiece with guest and outstanding original dedicatee, soprano Claron McFadden. The world of early English viol music is evoked in the Friezes and Fantazias of Birtwistle’s Pulse Shadows which in this performance are interwoven with Purcell’s inspired Fantazias bridging the 300 year gap between them. £10; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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Fri 25 Mar: 7.15pm Perth Concert Hall

Britten Albert Herring (concert performance) Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama Opera School Timothy Dean, conductor

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Britten: Albert Herring

Britten’s comic opera is wonderfully entertaining. The villagers of Loxford decide to select a King of the May rather than a May Queen because no-one is suitable. This leads to all sorts of complications, romantic and otherwise. This brilliant and witty score is genuinely hysterically funny and touching in turns. We are delighted to welcome the opera school from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama to leads us in a merry May dance! £20, £15, £10; concessions £18, £13, £8 (+50p booking fee)

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City of Glasgow Chorus presents

Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle Sat 26 Mar: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall City of Glasgow Chorus Fiona Scott, soprano Charlotte Tetley, mezzo Alistair Digges, tenor Benjamin Weaver, baritone Graham Taylor, conductor The mighty City of Glasgow Chorus make their debut in Perth Concert Hall with one of Rossini’s finest works. Operatic arias and thrilling choruses combine to make this one of the most exciting and entertaining works in the choral repertoire. This performance of the wonderful original version for chorus, soloists, two pianos and harmonium is preceded by a selection of popular arias and choruses. £18; concessions £15 (+50p booking fee)

Perth Choral Society Haydn - The Seasons

Sun 3 Apr: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Angus Chamber Orchestra Peter Rutterford, Director of Music This work, inspired by the poem The Seasons by British poet James Thomson, was first performed in 1801 when Haydn had just entered his seventieth year. It is a four part oratorio with the customary arias, recitatives, ensembles and choruses, each part beginning with a descriptive orchestral piece. The original poem has a striking passage about a man losing his way and eventually dying in a snowdrift. It’s not all doom and gloom though - thoughts of mortality lead to thoughts of resurrection and the final chorus looks forward confidently, in magnificent music, to the life to come in a hymn of praise. £12; concessions £10 (+50p booking fee)

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“John Butt’s new recording of the ‘Matthew Passion’ with the Dunedin Consort... is one of the finest available one-voice-per-part Bach performances.”

The Independent 2008

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Bach St Matthew Passion Fri 15 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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Dunedin Consort

John Butt, conductor This great Easter masterpiece is performed by a group which has garnered world-wide acclaim for its recordings and performances of Bach. John Butt treats this work as an intimate yet powerful drama and the emotional effect is shattering. £20, £15, £10; concessions £18, £13, £8 (+50p booking fee )

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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 are joined by a host of world class artists for another dazzling series. £23, £19, £17, £13.50, £8.50 students and children £5 (+50p booking fee)

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Viennese New Year Gala Thu 6 Jan: 7.30pm To Include: J Strauss Jr Lehár

Perth Concert Hall

Overture ‘Die Fledermaus’ Emperor Waltz The Blue Danube Vilja song from ‘The Merry Widow’

David Danzmayr, conductor Sarah Tynan, soprano Celebrate New Year in the traditional Viennese style. Join conductor David Danzmayr and soprano Sarah Tynan for a wonderful evening of your favourite waltzes, polkas and mazurkas from the Strauss family and friends.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Sibelius Six and Seven Thu 17 Feb: 7.30pm Shostakovich Sibelius Sibelius

Perth Concert Hall

Violin Concerto No.1 Symphony No.6 Symphony No.7

Kristjan Järvi, conductor Mikhail Simonyan, violin Sibelius’s majestic final symphony is paired with its rarer predecessor, the lyrical, elusive Sixth. Expect insights aplenty, genuine magic plus a generous dose of real emotional power, as Mikhail Simonyan performs one of the most devastating of all 20th century violin concertos, Shostakovich’s First. Pre-concert talk 6.45pm with Katherine Wren (RSNO Viola).

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Orpheus Sat 12 Mar: 7.30pm Haydn Szymanowski Stravinsky

Perth Concert Hall

Symphony No.94 ‘Surprise’ Violin Concerto No.2 Orpheus

Robin Ticciati, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin The story of Haydn lulling an unsuspecting audience to sleep with his gentle slow movement then jolting them awake with a loud ‘SURPRISE’ chord is probably too good to be true, but that doesn’t diminish the piece’s charms. In Orpheus Stravinsky retells the Greek myth of the hero’s journey to the Underworld, and brilliant French violinist Renaud Capuçon performs Szymanowski’s sumptuous Concerto.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Karen Cargill Sings Fri 8 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

John Adams My father knew Charles Ives Mahler Rückertlieder Brahms Symphony No.2 Donald Runnicles, conductor Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano Mark O’Keeffe, trumpet Karen Cargill, a fine Mahler interpreter, sings Mahler’s five beautiful songs of love, loneliness and longing. Runnicles’s masterly interpretations of the great Austro-German repertoire are keenly anticipated; to close the Series Perth will resonate to the sounds of Brahms’s sunniest symphony.

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Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton. The foundation of work they play comes from a rich heritage of music for strings from the past three centuries, with commissions and modern pieces mixed throughout.

Thu 10 Feb: 7.30pm Britten Britten, Berkeley, Oldham, Searle, Tippett, Walton Joe Cutler Tippett

Perth Concert Hall

Prelude and Fugue Variations on Sellenger’s Round – Aldeburgh Variations New work for solo violin, ensemble and electronics (world première) Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli

In February, the Ensemble celebrate the work of British composers, incorporating work from their existing repertoire and moving forward with the world première of Joe Cutler’s new work for solo violin, ensemble and electronics. Cutler’s work is the latest in a series of projects which have evolved from the Ensemble’s initial exploration of the electronic sound world during the IRCAM residency in Glasgow. The Ensemble is delighted to be working once again with senior students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Dance Side by Side in this programme. £14.50, £12; concessions £11, £9 student/Young Scot £5 (+50p booking fee)

Scottish Ensemble

with Guest Director Anthony Marwood Tue 5 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Mendelssohn Morton Gould Schumann

String Symphony No.13 in C minor Stringmusic Cello Concerto (arr. Jopling for violin and string orchestra)

The final concert of the Season sees the return of Anthony Marwood, one of the Ensemble’s extended family, as guest director. For some time the Ensemble has been looking to work with Anthony again and when he suggested Orlando Jopling’s arrangement of Schumann’s Cello Concerto for violin and string orchestra, this seemed the perfect opportunity. Morton Gould’s Pulitzer Prize winning Stringmusic is preceded by the youthful Mendelssohn’s final string symphony.

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Side by Side with RSAMD

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Scottish Ensemble

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Youth music National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Wed 5 Jan: 7.30pm Barber Stravinsky Dvořák

Perth Concert Hall

Essay No.2 for Orchestra Op.17 Violin Concerto Symphony No.9 Op.95 ‘From the New World’

Kurt Nikkanen, violin Julian Clayton, conductor Scotland’s national youth symphony orchestra welcomes in the New Year from the New World, performing Dvořák‘s famed Symphony No.9. Drawing inspiration from the USA, they perform Barber’s emotional Essay No.2 for Orchestra before being joined by Kurt Nikkanen for Stravinsky’s neoclassical Violin Concerto.

Sun 10 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

In its 49th year, Scotland’s longest established youth orchestra returns from its annual residential course to perform a varied concert including performances from local soloists. www.perth-youth-orchestra.org.uk £7; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland (NYOS)

Camerata Scotland The Blessed Wood Sat 16 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

£14; concessions £7; students / children £2 (+50p booking fee)

programme to include Rory Boyle The Blessed Wood (new commission)

offer: half price tickets for Camerata Scotland on 16 Apr when you buy for this concert

David Hubbard, bassoon Tecwyn Evans, conductor

“Nikkanen gave a spellbinding interpretation of Wilson’s concerto; an enthralling performance.” The Herald

NYOS’s pre-professional chamber orchestra premieres The Blessed Wood, a new work commissioned by NYOS. Unusually, it is the bassoon, an often under exploited woodwind instrument, that takes centre stage. The solo role is to be performed by David Hubbard, principal bassoonist for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, for whom the piece was written.

Perth & Kinross Council Central Groups Concerts

Wed 23 + Thu 24 Mar: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Wed 23 Mar: Perth & Kinross - Choir, Junior and Senior Brass Bands and Concert Band Thu 24 Mar: Perth & Kinross - Elementary, Junior and Senior Strings, Wind Band and Wind Orchestra The instrumental Music Service within Culture and Community Services presents two showcase concerts highlighting the talent of young musicians in Perth and Kinross. free but ticketed

Perth & Kinross Music Camp Concert Sat 9 Apr: 7.30pm

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Perth Youth Orchestra

Perth Concert Hall

The finale of a residential music week with over 200 young musicians performing in a variety of ensembles. This is a concert for all the family with music to suit all tastes. free but ticketed and with a retiring collection

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£10; concessions £6; students / children £2 (+50p booking fee)

National Youth Choirs of Scotland

National Girls Choir Concert Tue 19 Apr: 3pm

Perth Concert Hall

The NYCoS National Girls Choir come from all over Scotland to spend an intensive six days together, where they fine tune the repertoire for the year ahead. £12; concessions £8; children £3; family of four £25 (+50p booking fee)

plus support Thu 20 Jan: 7.30pm Perth Theatre

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Justin Currie

On his second solo album, last year’s The Great War, Justin Currie delivered a bracing set of original compositions that break new creative ground while maintaining the standards of sterling songcraft and pointed lyrical insight that he established with Scottish folk-popsters Del Amitri.

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As that band’s lead singer, bassist and main songwriter, Currie built a formidable body of work that showcased his melding of infectious melodies and barbed lyrics. He’s continued to make accessible yet challenging music in his solo career, which he launched with 2007’s widely acclaimed What Is Love For. This rare live show will feature Justin with his full band performing songs from both records as well as plenty of Del Amitri classics. www.justincurrie.co.uk £18; concessions £16 (+50p booking fee)

Mogwai

Remember Remember

Fri 28 Jan: 7.30pm Perth Theatre

Friends Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison and Martin Bulloch formed Mogwai in Glasgow in 1995. Over the next 15 years the instrumental rock band added John Cummings and Barry Burns to become a five-piece, toured the world 100 times over, released six full-length studio albums, a live LP entitled Special Moves to coincide with the film Burning and are about to unleash the much anticipated Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will.

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A seminal band whose massive influence has been felt worldwide, this is a very rare chance to experience the live intensity of Mogwai in such intimate surroundings. www.mogwai.co.uk www.myspace.com/rememberremember £18; concessions £16 (+50p booking fee)

Kennedy Street presents

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The Three Degrees plus support

Tue 1 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall The Three Degrees are renowned for their soulful voices, glamorous costumes, sparkling dance routines, fabulous stage show and worldwide hits like When Will I See You Again, My Simple Heart, Woman In Love, Dirty Ol’ Man, and Take Good Care Of Yourself. They have been continuously touring for more than 30 years and are now officially the world’s longest running female vocal group. Backed by a brilliant live band, The Three Degrees are Valerie Holiday, Helen Scott and Cynthia Garrison. www.thethreedegrees.com £22.50, £20, £17.50; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

Rockman Music presents

Vampires Rock Fri 4 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Back in Perth by popular demand after two successive sellouts, Vampires Rock is a show like no other! With a strong storyline, a hint of musical theatre, bawdy humour and an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics, it’s jam packed with some of the greatest rock anthems ever written! Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through an ever-changing repertoire of rock classics including We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Highway To Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Sweet Child of Mine and many more! www.vampiresrock.com £20; concessions £18.50 (+50p booking fee)

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Capercaillie Fri 11 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Since 1984, Capercaillie have toured in 30 countries across the world, released 10 award-winning albums (notching up over a million sales worldwide) and had the first Gaelic top 40 UK single, Coisich a Ruin.

£18; concessions £16 (+50p booking fee)

“Their seductively contemporary sound and production, their mastery of traditional instruments and the voice of Karen Matheson have helped Capercaillie re-model the Celtic landscape… nobody does it better” Q

Sun 20 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

There are no musical barriers where The Dubliners are concerned. Their concerts have been attended by such notables as U2, Stephane Grappelli, James Galway, Kate Bush, Nigel Kennedy, Van Morrison, Peter O’Toole and a host of statesmen, Lord Mayors, civic dignitaries and millions of music fans throughout the world.

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The Dubliners

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Capercaillie includes some of the finest musicians on the scene: Manus Lunny on bouzouki, Charlie McKerron on fiddle, Donald Shaw on keyboards and accordion, Ewen Vernal on bass, Michael McGoldrick on flute and pipes, David Robertson on percussion, the glorious drumming of Che Beresford and the exquisite voice of Karen Matheson. www.capercaillie.co.uk

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plus special guests

The Dubliners’ popularity is unquestionable and their contribution to the world of folk music is unparalleled. After an incredible forty-nine years of globetrotting they have never compromised through ever-changing musical fads. They are probably the best accident to happen to the world of folk music and contribute to it not only with their superb voices, but also with their exceptional talent as musicians and entertainers. The Dubliners 2011 are Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Seán Cannon, Eamonn Campbell and Patsy Watchorn. £20; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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Abbamania

Tue 22 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Abbamania are the UK’s original ABBA tribute and rightly considered one of the world’s very finest, having performed all over the globe. The show is a wonderful recreation of ABBA’s own concerts, packed with unforgettable hits and period detail. www.abbamania.co.uk £17.50; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

“As soon as the opening bars of Voulez Vous rang out people took to the aisles and boogied like, well, it was 1977 all over again.” The Telegraph

Scottish Brass Band Championships Sat 26 Feb: from 10am Sun 27 Feb: from 10.30am Perth Concert Hall Saturday: sections 2, 3 and 4 Sunday: section 1 and Championship This is Scotland’s premier brass band championships with around 55 bands taking part competing in five sections. This is the first time this event has been held in Perth Concert Hall and, apart from being the Scottish Championships, the first two bands in each section are invited to represent Scotland at the National Championships in Harrogate, the first two in Championship Section are invited to the National Championship in London’s Royal Albert Hall and the winner to represent Scotland at the European Brass Band Championships in Holland in 2012. www.sbba.org.uk

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Jim Malcolm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre

Perth’s own outstanding Scots singer and former frontman with Old Blind Dogs, Jim Malcolm plays traditional, original and Burns songs with guitar, harmonicas and engaging wit. He was brought up in Perthshire and Angus and many of his songs are inspired by the landscape and traditions of this area. Together with songs set in Edinburgh, the Highlands and beyond, his solo shows create a compelling musical tour of Scotland with between-song banter that has developed into an artform all of its own! www.jimmalcolm.com

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Mon 28 Feb: 8pm

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“Quietly, unforcefully, and undeniably stunning” Mojo. “one of the most outstanding talents to emerge from the Scottish folk scene in years” The Independent

Perform in Perth Mon 7 – Tue 8 Mar

Perth Concert Hall

For full details, including the 2011 syllabus, www.perthshire-music-festival.org.uk prices vary - see their website for details

Kennedy Street presents

An Evening with Barbara Dickson Thu 10 Mar: 8pm

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An annual competition of music, speech and dance. Monday features Scottish Country Dancing and Tuesday orchestras, bands and large instrumental groups.

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Perthshire Musical (Competition) Festival Association

Perth Concert Hall

Barbara Dickson’s singing career started in Fife in the sixties. A guest residency on The Two Ronnies, and hit singles such as Answer Me, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, and The Caravan Song soon followed. In 1982, her duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well, spent several weeks at number one in the UK charts. Conferred with an OBE in 2002, Barbara continues to pursue a successful acting career and recently enjoyed great success with her best of album, The Platinum Collection. www.barbaradickson.net £22.50; concessions £20 (+50p booking fee)

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The Roots Revue:

The New Madrids 20Ten Wang Dang Delta Rancho Rebop and the Full Moon Howlers

Mon 14 Mar: 8pm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre This very special show brings together four excellent roots music acts from the local area. Featuring rockin’ Americana sounds from The New Madrids, topclass blues from Wang Dang Delta, good time western swing and bluegrass from Rancho Rebop and stripped down soul, pop and rock covers uniquely executed by veteran local trio, 20Ten, The Roots Revue is a night not to be missed for all acoustic music fans. £10; concessions £8 (+50p booking fee)

The New Madrids

Perth Strathspey & Reel Society Sun 27 Mar: 7pm Perth Concert Hall

Perth Strathspey & Reel Society and friends will again provide an evening of pure Scottish traditional music, along with guest artistes Wayne Robertson (accordionist), Malcolm Ross (drummer) and Bruce Davies, popular folk singer/ songwriter. With Eddie Rose, comedian and compère, an evening of enjoyment and laughter is certain. £12; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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Mon 28 Mar: 8pm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre

MUSIC

Horse: Unplugged This rare intimate performance is a real celebration for Horse – not only of her great ability to strike up her band countless times and still ring true, but also a chance to fulfil a long held ambition to sing in her father’s home city of Perth. A spellbinding live artist, her songs are life companions for many people. Oozing all the joy and pain of a life lived to the full, they are more than capable of reducing the hardiest of souls to tears.

£14; concessions £12 (+50p booking fee)

“one of Scotland’s all-time great vocalists, also possessed of a keen songwriting intelligence” The Scotsman

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This show is unplugged but with full band and spans the full emotional and musical range of over 20 years and nine albums of writing and performing. www.randan.org

Fri 1 Apr: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Three times winner of Best Male Vocalist at the British Country Music Awards, singer songwriter Charlie Landsborough’s music ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem. He is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. His own personal songwriting blends easy on the ear, folk, country, inspirational, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content, and this mixed with his ready wit and repartee is a winning formula.

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Charlie Landsborough

His songs have been covered by artists including Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen, George Hamilton IV, Daniel O’Donnell and many more. www.charlielandsborough.com £18, £16, £14; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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MUSIC

Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals 2011

Sat 2 Apr: 10am Perth Concert Hall

The Festival offers Concert Bands from all over Scotland and at every stage of development, from primary school bands right through to adult Community Bands, an opportunity to present a varied 20 minute programme of music. These National Finals bring together the best in Scotland - all the gold and platinum award concert bands from regional festivals across Scotland. £4; concessions £2 (+50p booking fee)

Good Turn Management in association with 247 Touring presents

Ultimate Eagles Sat 23 Apr: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

The Ultimate Eagles are six massively experienced and accomplished musicians, four of whom formed the core of the excellent Illegal Eagles. Their simple but bold mission statement is to play The Eagles’ music better than anybody, anywhere - second only to The Eagles themselves. The reaction to date suggests they are succeeding in their quest with ease but come along to judge for yourself and hear a set stuffed with classic tracks including Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, One Of These Nights, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. www.ultimateeagles.com £17.50; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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MUSIC

The New Squadronaires Fri 6 May: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Within a few months of the outbreak of World War 2 many of Britain’s leading musicians found themselves together as members of service bands. The most famous of these was the RAF No 1 Dance Band - later known as the Squadronaires. Based on and dedicated to this original orchestra, The New Squadronaires plays the swing and Dixieland music of the 1940s as it was played then – no long hair, beards or earrings and dressed in RAF uniform.

£16; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

Sat 7 May: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall This very special one-off double bill brings together two of the most thrilling live acts to emerge from the Scottish scene in the past decade and is an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates traditional music played with adventure and abandon.

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Session A9 Lau

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Expect the hits of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James, The Dorsey Brothers, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and many more! If you want pure and professional British nostalgia, with plenty of tunes people know, this is the band for you. www.USOproductions.co.uk

The finest of all our fiddle bands, Session A9 make a very welcome return to the scene of many previous triumphs. “wonderfully creative arrangers who make dynamic use of their line-up of four fabulous fiddlers” The Scotsman www.sessiona9.com The intense virtuosity and creativity of Lau has won them fans right across the musical spectrum. Lau were crowned winners of Best Group at the prestigious Radio 2 Folk Awards an unprecedented three years running – 2008, 2009 and 2010. www.lau-music.co.uk £16; concessions £14 (+50p booking fee)

KIDS GO FREE

THEATRE REDEVELOPMENT

The future of Perth Theatre We have now unveiled a transformational £13 million architectural scheme to keep our theatre at the heart of life in Perth.

Our exciting plans will: • • • • •

Restore and conserve our historic theatre auditorium, reinstate the orchestra pit and bring back the ‘gods’. Add a new 225 seat performance space Build vital new creative learning spaces for our youth and community programmes. Improve access and customer experience Ensure a sustainable future at the heart of city centre regeneration.

We’re delighted to tell you that we now have £6.5 million of confirmed funding in place. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to our fundraising! Plans continue to take shape and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. To keep you up-to-date we have created a website: www.transformperththeatre.co.uk We hope you will visit and join us in creating a bright future for Perth Theatre.

Support us to champion the arts! Donating £1 You can choose to start supporting our project straight away by donating £1 when you purchase a ticket at either of our venues.

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Please visit our new website www.transformperththeatre.co.uk

Aladdin

by Ian Grieve and Bruce Fummey

Fri 3 Dec – Sat 8 Jan: 7pm, matinees 2.30pm

DRAMA

A Perth Theatre production

Perth Theatre Break out your cheers and laughter and brush up your boos and hisses as you join Aladdin, Widow Twankey and friends for a magic carpet ride into adventure at Perth Theatre. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness and audience participation for the whole family, this is traditional pantomime at its best.

tickets from £16.50; concessions £13.50 children £11; family of four (max 2 adults) £49 (+50p booking fee) supported by

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audio description: Thu 16 Dec, 6.50pm; Sat 18 Dec, 2.20pm BSL Sign Interpreted performance: Sat 18 Dec, 2.30pm captioned performance: Fri 17 Dec, 7pm

Ballo di Coppia

Fri 28 + Sat 29 Jan: 7.30pm

Studio, Perth Theatre

Please take your partner by the hand. Escort her to the floor. Bow. Take up position Number One.

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Perth Youth Theatre Seniors 2 present

Be gentle but firm. Be graceful yet manly. Make eye contact. Ask interesting questions. Don’t step on any feet. Thank your partner. Bow and return your partner to her seat. Follow these instructions and you can’t go wrong. PYT Seniors 2 cordially invite you to Ballo di Coppia, where the fun is just beginning. £6 (+50p booking fee); concessions £4

A Perth Theatre production

DRAMA

by Arthur Miller

presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited

“by common consent, this is one of the finest dramas in the whole range of American theatre” The New York Times

Fri 11 – Sat 26 Feb preview Thu 10 Feb 7.45pm, Sat matinees 2.30pm Perth Theatre

‘Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He’s not the finest character that ever lived. But he’s a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid.’ Startlingly relevant, tender and compassionate, Death of a Salesman is Arthur Miller’s great classic of a 61 year old salesman waking up from the American dream. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 and still punches with full force 66 years after its premiere.

Tue – Thu £16.50; concessions £10.50 Fri + Sat £18; concessions £12.50 Sat matinee £14.50; concessions £10.50 any performance: side circle £10 under 16s £7 (Senior Citizen concession applies to Sat matinee only) (+50p booking fee)

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audio description: Thu 24 Feb, 7.35pm; Sat 26 Feb, 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 26 Feb, 2.30pm captioned performance: Fri 25 Feb, 7.45pm Post Show Talk: Tue 15 Feb

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DRAMA

“Gregory Burke’s blistering, brilliant, crazily confident first play” The Guardian

Perth Theatre

‘I’m a troublemaker... I like causing trouble. It’s my hobby. I think it’s important tay have a hobby... keeps you out ay trouble.’ The breakthrough play by Gregory Burke, writer of the acclaimed Black Watch, Gagarin Way tells the cruel and funny story of a human heist gone horribly wrong.

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Fri 4 + Sat 5 Mar: 7:45pm

Two disgruntled factory workers kidnap a visiting company executive to make a point - but KIDS GO FREE what is exactly their point? And do they both have the same agenda?

£14.50, £10; concessions £12.50 (+50p booking fee)

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Advisory: features adult language and violence - not advised for under 16s.

Communicado presents

DRAMA by Nicolai Gogol, translated by Adrian Mitchell | directed by Gerry Mulgrew

“This Government Inspector is not good – it’s great. Every theatrical element is used to one glorious end: to make the audience laugh” The Observer Fri 18 Mar – Sat 2 Apr preview Thu 17 Mar

7.45pm, Sat matinees 2.30pm Perth Theatre

Bribes, mis-directed contracts, mis-allocation of public money, fiddled expenses. Panic. Sound familiar? A penniless nobody from the big city arrives in a small town, where he is mistaken for the all-powerful government inspector by its corrupt and self-serving officials. The Government Inspector’s hilarious and vicious expose of the corruption of (petty) power pulls off that rare trick of providing belly laughs and food for thought in a single entertaining evening at the theatre.  “An exuberantly funny and inventive show... hilariously powerful and raucous live music” The Scotsman audio description: Thu 24 Feb, 7.35pm; Sat 26 Feb, 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 26 Feb, 2.30pm captioned performance: Fri 25 Feb, 7.45pm Post Show Talk: Tue 15 Feb

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DRAMA

Perth Amateur Operatic Society presents

Guys and Dolls

Fri 8 - Sat 16 Apr: 7:30pm, Sat 16 Apr: 2.30pm Perth Theatre

Guys and Dolls is a fable about what happens to gambling men and the women who long to tame them.

Preview nights Fri 8 + Sat 9: all seats £11 £14; concessions £11 (concessions available Mon, Tue + Sat matinee) (+50p booking fee)

Thu 5 - Sat 7 May: 7.45pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Perth Theatre

The story begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years. In that time we watch them go through their wedding night jitters, raise a family, negotiate mid-life crises, separate, reconcile and grow old together, all to the strains of a clever and charming score.

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I Do! I Do!

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Set in the colourful world of New York City this romantic and funny production is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and scantily clad show girls and is one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre. One of Broadway’s finest.

Starring real life husband and wife Ian Grieve and Amanda Beveridge, who last appeared together on the Perth stage 16 years ago, this intimate and nostalgic work is best described through the titles of the songs including I Love My Wife, My Cup Runneth Over, Love Isn’t Everything, The Honeymoon Is Over, and Some One Needs Me. Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical £14.50, £10; concessions £12.50 children £7 (+50p booking fee)

Goldfish Theatre presents

DRAMA

Six Black Candles by Des Dillon

Sat 14 May: 7.45pm Perth Theatre Where’s Stacie Gracie’s head? Sharing space with the sweetcorn and twofor-one lemon meringue pies ... in the freezer. Six sisters, their Maw and Granny gather to take revenge by witchcraft on Caroline’s wayward husband. Six black candles, one black affronted Maw, two gallons of vodka, one crazy old Irish Granny, a pile of burning boxer shorts and a frozen head in the fridge. Enter one adulterous husband and one unsuspecting Catholic Priest. Set in present day Irish Catholic Coatbridge, Six Black Candles is bound together by the ropes of traditional storytelling and the strength of female familial relationships. Bubbling under the cauldron of superstition, witchcraft and religion is the heat of revenge; and the love and venom of sisterhood. £14.50, £10; concessions £12.50 (+50p booking fee)

 “bruisingly hilarious comedy” The Scotsman

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Bound & Gagged Comedy present

Tue 1 Mar: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2 comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Stephen is back on tour with more melt in the middle, heartfelt humour to warm the very cockles of your heart. Laughter really is the best medicine and the Doctor will see you now! Age limit: 16+

COMEDY

Stephen K Amos: The Best Medicine

£18.50; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

“Amos is dynamite” The Guardian Phil McIntyre Entertainments present

Ed Byrne: Crowd Pleaser plus support

Perth Concert Hall

After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser. www.edbyrne.com £20; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

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Tue 26 Apr: 7.30pm

“a masterful display of the comic’s art…This is a seamless and perfectly timed show.” Sunday Times

after the show, Perth has quality places to stay whatever your budget.

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Stay a while! There’s no need to rush off Book a room for the night and turn a great evening out into a trip to remember.

To find your perfect accommodation online and discover plenty more to see and do while in Perth visit www.perthshire.co.uk

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Premier Stage Productions Ltd in association with Chapman Entertainment presents

Roary The Racing Car Thu 7 Apr: 2pm

Perth Concert Hall

Roary, the Number 1 racing car, zooms into Perth for the very first time in a brand new live stage show! It’s the day of the Champion of Champions race at Silver Hatch and Roary is all set to battle it out with Maxi, Cici, and all the other cars to win the race and lift the trophy! £12; family of four £40; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

Catherine Wheels Theatre Company presents

Caged

Tue 19 Apr: 2pm, 6.30pm Perth Theatre Beauty and the Beast will never get on. He licks his hands, stands on the toilet and runs through the woods. She carries a hankie, never gets mud on her shoes and always remembers to send a thank you note. So how come, when she sees him run like that, when he brings down a deer, when they sit at night just watching the stars, how come her heart starts to spin? Beauty and the Beast will never get on. Will they? Caged is a story about two people trapped together, and finding more freedom than they ever imagined. Caged is recommended for all beauties and beasts aged 8 and over.

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£10, concessions £7 (+50p booking fee)

£5.50; 4 for £20 (+50p booking fee)

Kidgloves Puppets

The Frog Prince and Other Tales Tue 5 Apr: 2pm

age 4+

“The audience are engaged for the entire duration...an all round winner.” edinburghguide.com

Willie The Wicked Wolf Tue 12 Apr: 2pm

age 5+

Willie’s interests include food, motorbikes and rock ‘n’ roll. He plans to eat Granny and Red Riding Hood but fails miserably because of his unreliable motorbike. A riotous and funny show which breathes wild new life into the traditional seaside booth style of puppetry, which everyone will love and enjoy! Garlic Theatre

Mousetale Puppets

Little Red Robin Hood

Fri 8 Apr: 2pm

‘What big eyes you have sheriff... sorry... grandma...’

age 4+

It’s 1307. Scotland lies defeated and Robert the Bruce is hiding from the English. Can Oscar the mouse and Wincy Spider help? “Spectacular, funny and engaging for audiences young and old.” Director, Gilmorehill G12

Fri 15 Apr: 2pm

age 4+

A merry mix up in the forest involving glove puppets, false teeth and a frying pan. Two classic tales are interwoven in a fast and funny family show. “Truly funny and captivating - a holy fool of a performer.” Beverley Puppet Festival

Mini Music Makers Mondays 10 Jan – 14 Mar 0 – 12mth: 10 – 10.30am 1 – 2 yrs: 10.45 – 11.15am 2 – 3½yrs: 11.30am – 12pm 3½ - 5yrs: 12.15 – 12.45pm

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Oscar and the Highland Castle

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Spoilt Princess Stephanie is on the lookout for a handsome Prince but finds herself having to promise to kiss a frog... a promise she has no intention of keeping! Will she mend her ways and what will be the reward?

Over The Top Puppets

KIDS AND FAMILIES

All shows in Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall (7 Mar in Studio, Perth Theatre) Join our music team and their puppet friends as they open up the world of music to your tiny ears! Through simple musical games, songs and activities, a child’s language, speech, motor skills and concentration can all be improved. Most of all it’s a great way to meet new friends through making music! In association with the National Youth Choir of Scotland. individual ticket: £4 (accompanying adults free) 10 week block: £36

artist: David Simon © PKHT

Ballet West

DANCE

Romeo & Juliet Fri 18 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Ballet West is proud to present Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s enduring tale of passion, murder and tragedy in mediaeval Verona danced to Prokovief’s emotional score. Romeo & Juliet is produced by the same successful team that have developed the company’s recent productions including Kenn Burke, former acting artistic director at Scottish Ballet. The principal roles of the star-crossed lovers will be danced by brother and sister team Sara-Maria Smith and Jonathan Barton. Sara-Maria has “danced the role of Juliet with winning charm and assurance.” (Inverness Courier). £14; £10 concessions (+50p booking fee)

Flawless: Chase The Dream Thu 31 Mar: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

They starred in the Number One UK Box Office Smash StreetDance 3D. They’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Westlife. They won the nation’s hearts in Britain’s Got Talent. Now’s your chance to see the UK’s hottest dance act, Flawless in their first ever live show, Chase The Dream. You’ll see Flawless as never before as they fuse the stunning street dance for which they have become famous with contemporary jazz and ballet in a show that is breathtaking, funny and moving. www.myspace.com/flawlessmoves £20; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

***** “Dazzling… Don’t miss it” News Of The World

Matthew Dance Academy’s Annual Display

Fri 29 + Sat 30 Apr: 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm Perth Theatre Pupils from the Matthew Dance Academy take to the stage once more for all to enjoy. A fantastic show full of toe tapping, show stopping fun and entertainment for all the family. So come along and support our local talented dancers ranging from the age of 3! £12; children £8; no other concessions (+50p booking fee)

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Thu 17 – Sun 20 Mar

Thu – Sat 7.30pm; Sat + Sun 2.30pm; Sun 5.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

A spectacular adaptation of J.M. Barrie's magical story of the boy who never grew up from the team that brought you Snow White on Ice. A treat for the whole family. Thu £21; concessions £18; child £13.50 Fri – Sun £25; concessions £21; child £16 (+50p booking fee)

family of four (max 2 adults) £59 family of four (max 2 adults) £72

FILM

Perth Film Society

three monkeys All films start at 7.45pm | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall £5 or £21 for all 7 films; seniors/unwaged £4 or £16 for all 7

Il y a longtemps que je t’aime (I’ve Loved You So Long)

Thu 20 Jan

2008, Cert 12A, 117 mins, French

A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison. Starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

The Visitor

Thu 27 Jan

followed by wine and nibbles

2007, Cert PG, 104 mins, English French Arabic Russian

A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young immigrant couple living in his apartment. The drama of the couple’s illegal status in the US unfolds.

The Concert

Thu 10 Feb

2009, Cert 15, 119 mins, French Russian

Thirty years ago, Andrei Simoniovich Filipov, the renowned conductor of the Bolshoi orchestra, was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. Now a mere cleaning man at the Bolshoi, he learns by accident that the Châtelet Theater in Paris invites the Bolshoi orchestra to play there. He decides to gather together his former musicians and to perform in Paris in the place of the current Bolshoi orchestra...

Three Monkeys

Thu 17 Feb

2008, Cert 15, 109 mins, Turkish

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A family suffers from a major communication breakdown during their struggle to get through their hardships. The excellent performances, sound and cinematography of Three Monkeys make the film hard to dislodge from the memory.

Tokyo Story

Thu 10 Mar

followed by wine and nibbles

1953, Cert U, 136 mins, Japanese

Ozu’s most enduring masterpiece, Tokyo Story is a beautifully nuanced exploration of filial duty, expectation and regret. From the simple tale of the elderly Hirayama couple’s visit to Tokyo to see their grown-up children, Ozu draws a compelling contrast between the measured dignity of age and the hurried insensitivity of a younger generation. A constant fixture of critics’ polls.

The Secret in their Eyes

(El secreto de sus ojos)

Thu 31 Mar

2009, Cert 18, 129 mins, Spanish

A retired legal counsellor writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for his unreciprocated love with his superior - both of which still haunt him decades later. Academy Award 2010 winning entry from Argentina.

An Education

Thu 7 Apr

2009, Cert 12A, 100 mins, English

A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.

Any questions?

Contact Peter 01738 621997 or Donald 01738 628055

1210 - 2010

Derek Block proudly presents

Thu 3 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

One of the world’s foremost mediums, Sally has followed her hugely successful TV series, Sally Morgan: Star Psychic with her new hit show Psychic Sally on the Road and returns to Perth following a fabulous show last year. Since becoming a professional medium, Sally has read for a whole host of celebrities, perhaps most notably the late Princess Diana whom she worked with for several years.

TALKS AND EVENTS

Sally Morgan

Sally brings a unique theatrical experience to the stage which is both entertaining and enlightening. www.starpsychic.co.uk £20.50; no concessions (+50p booking fee)

Sun 13 Mar: 11am

Perth Concert Hall

£4; accompanied under 16s free early entry for wheelchair users: 10.30am

Royal Scottish Geographical Society talks

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Scotland’s original and largest bead and jewellery making event is back with a huge array of the finest jewellery making supplies for sale, along with all new jewellery making classes, and demonstrations throughout the day. Watch award winning artists demonstrate many different techniques and shop till you drop with the finest sellers in the UK. www.scottishbeadfair.com

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Scottish Bead Fair

Tuesdays 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall 11 Jan: Dr Stuart Monro - Life on the Rocks Stuart explores the evidence from various parts of the world for what we call plate tectonics. 8 Feb: Miranda Krestovnikoff A Whistle Stop Tour Around the Coast Miranda discusses some memorable experiences from her work on Coast, Wreck Detectives and The One Show. 8 Mar: Ed Gillespie - Around the World Without the Aluminium Sausage: The Joy of Slow, Low Carbon Travel Ed circumnavigated the globe without getting on a plane instead using buses, trains, cargo ships and the odd camel! £8 (+50p booking fee) - RSGS members and students free

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Sing Out!

| age 16+ Vocal Work-out workshop Sat 15 Jan: 2–5pm

(refreshments available from 1.30pm) Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall A New Year opportunity to ‘blow away the cobwebs’, this session travels the world in search of melodies and rhythm designed to release your voice and help you sing more effectively. Enjoy some vibrant music as well as building your singing technique. Directed by Alan & Rebecca Tavener and Edward Caswell, and open to all – no experience required. £6 (+50p booking fee); concessions £4

Horsecross Voices age 16+ Wednesdays: 7.30pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall 19 Jan: An Evening of Elvis 26 Jan: Burns Night including haggis and a wee dram 2 Feb: Victorian Parlour Songs with James Waters 9 Feb: Sound of Sondheim 16 Feb: World Music Harmonies with Irene Railley 23 Feb: Barbershop 2 Mar: Soul Night 9 Mar: Medieval Music with Cappella Nova Drop in for our fun, informal singing group. Music reading isn’t necessary and you can come along as often or as little as you like.

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£4; concessions £3 buy all eight sessions for just £28; concessions £21

Blow and Blast

| age 18+ Saturdays: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 19 Mar + 16 Apr

Studio, Perth Theatre (16 Apr in Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall) workshop: 10am – 12pm workshop: 2.30 – 4.30pm Blow and Blast Band: 12.30 – 2pm Improve your ensemble playing with these fun, informal workshops and band. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon and who would like the experience of playing in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our workshops for tuition on how to play in a group and improve your instrument skills, or with our band to play just for fun... or both! Places are limited so book early to reserve your space! Please note: you must provide your own instrument. workshop: £12 per session Blow and Blast band: £10 per session workshop + band just £15 per session

Gordon Duncan Experience The Gordon Duncan Experience (GDE) is looking for new members to start in February! The GDE is a new Celtic Big Band open to anyone aged 13 – 18 residing in Perth and Kinross. We’re looking for all instruments from bagpipe and fiddles to trumpets and flutes! Auditions will take place in January 2011. Download an application form from www.horsecross.co.uk then click on community, or email Jenn at jminchin@horsecross.co.uk for more information.

JOIN IN

Horsecross Players | age 18+ Tuesdays 1 Feb - 29 Mar: 7-9pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall (7, 14, 21 Mar are in the Rehearsal Room at Perth Theatre)

Rehearsal Room, Perth Theatre

| age 13-18 Mondays 24 Jan – 2 May: 6.30-8.30pm

£3 per session (payable each week)

Horsecross Glee-Xtra

age 13-18 Mondays 17 Jan – 2 May: 6.30-8.30pm Auditions: Mon 17 Jan: 6.30-9.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall (7, 14, 21 Mar are in the Rehearsal Room at Perth Theatre) An extra hour of Glee for experienced singers and dancers who want something a bit more challenging and would like to sing solos. Glee-Xtra will run for an hour at the end of | age 18+ to take each Glee session. You must audition part in Glee-Xtra. Please note you can be part Saturdays: of both Glee and Glee-Xtra! workshop: 10am – 12pm

Blow and Blast

£1.50 per session each–week) workshop: (payable2.30 4.30pm Blow and Blast Band: 12.30 – 2pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

For further details or to book a place contact Suzi on smorrice@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477729. £4; concessions £3 buy all eight sessions for just £24 concessions £18

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Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! Work with singing and dancing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes. Open to anyone aged 13 –18. There are – no auditions but you must be able to commit to all rehearsals.

This group is ideal for anyone with an interest in theatre and a desire to meet new people in a fun, artistic environment. Participate in drama without the pressure of scripts or impending stage fright! Gain confidence through drama and learn about the behind the scenes working of our theatre with drama workshops linked to the theatre season and input from our creative director, visiting artists and actors. Theatre visits are an integral part of these sessions.

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Horsecross Glee

= simple music, mainly unison, novice instrumentalists = some part singing/ harmony, intermediate instrumentalists = multiple parts, could include other languages (vocal), advanced instrumentalists

Join our Blow and Blast fun, informal workshops and band to improve upon your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon For more info on any of these workshops who would like the experience of playing in a relaxed contact Jenn on jminchin@horsecross.co.uk group situation. Join in with either our workshops for or 01738 477722 tuition on how to play in a group and improve your instru-

Threshold artspace | Bold contemporary art by Scottish and international artists in Perth since 2005

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exhibitions

Until 26 Feb

Wormholes

CONTEMPORARY ART

artspace

Wang YuYang

Oh Yes I Can

Sun 6 Mar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat 25 Jun

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Works by Scottish artists from the Horsecross collection of contemporary art Works by Perthshire Visual Arts Forum members

Double Bill Brunch Preview: Sun 6 Mar: 11am-2pm

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Encounters I

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Artificial Moon by Wang YuYang. Courtesy the artist and Horsecross Arts collection of contemporary art

Cavan Convery

space is limited so admission is only by advance RSVP to inedkova@horsecross.co.uk

free

find out more online at www.horsecross.co.uk/about/threshold-artspace

INFO

have a nice day! booking

book online call us book in person

and choose your own seats at www.horsecross.co.uk

on 01738 621031 Mon - Sat 10am-6pm

from 10am-6pm (till 5pm at Perth Theatre) Perth Concert Hall Perth Theatre Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ 185 High Street, Perth, PH1 5UW

seating plans

side balcony

balcony

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terms and conditions 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 the 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) To cover our processing costs, from Sun 9 Jan there will be a booking fee of 50p per ticket on all tickets over £5 unless purchased in person by cash at Perth Theatre or Perth Concert Hall box offices. For group bookings (10 or more tickets for one event) the booking fee only applies to the first 10 tickets.

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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.

Kids go FREE

Two 16 and unders go FREE with a paying KIDS adult where you see this logo. Valid GO FREE Tue-Thu at the theatre. Limited availability.

£1 ticket donation

We’re asking all our customers to donate £1 per transaction towards the cost of transforming Perth Theatre – for more information turn to p24 or visit www.transformperththeatre.co.uk Your contribution will make such a difference to the experience that you and thousands of others will have when visiting Perth Theatre in the future. Thank you for your support.

please note: Information correct at time of going to print. Some of the info in this programme may change and other shows may be added - check online or at the box office. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme and seating plans.

access

Touch tours: Feel the set and costumes before the performance. Organised on the same dates as Audio Described performances. Tours are free but must be pre-booked through box office.

family friendly

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.

Transport: Available on same dates as Audio Described performances for £2 return. Contact us to find out about pick up points. We have an audio version of this brochure.

disability friendly

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

For Deaf and hard of hearing patrons

BSL Signed performances: Enjoy BSL interpreted performances. See show pages for dates.

For visually impaired patrons

Guide/hearing dogs welcome in our buildings.

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We have a mini loop system at each box office and infrared enhanced hearing headsets and induction loops are available at the theatre and concert hall.

We provide other special services for Aladdin, Death of a Salesman and The Government Inspector. Check listings in the brochure, see the website or ask box office for dates:

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The Three Degrees Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices - Victorian Parlour Songs Sally Morgan Vampires Rock Lunchtime Concert – Philip Higham Mini Music Makers Horsecross Glee Horsecross Players Royal Scottish Geographic Society Horsecross Voices - Sound of Sondheim Paul Lewis Schubert Cycle Scottish Ensemble The Concert Capercaillie Death of a Salesman Hallé Orchestra Lunchtime Concert – Lunchtime Tartan Gondolas Mini Music Makers Horsecross Glee Steven Osborne in recital Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices - World Music Harmonies Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Sibelius Six and Seven Three Monkeys Romeo & Juliet Blow and Blast Perth Symphony Orchestra The Dubliners Mini Music Makers Horsecross Glee Abbamania Horsecross Players Roderick Williams and Helmut Deutsch Horsecross Voices – Barbershop Scottish Brass Band Championships Lunchtime Concert – Carducci Quartet Mini Music Makers Horsecross Glee Jim Malcolm

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A Perth Theatre production

by Arthur Miller

presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited

“by common consent, this is one of the finest dramas in the whole range of American theatre” The New York Times

Fri 11 – Sat 26 Feb preview Thu 10 Feb Perth Theatre

Tue 1 – Sat 5 Mar

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Tue 8 – Sat 12 Mar

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Pic: Steve Caplin