MAY AUG
WELCOME
to a sensational summer season! First of all, a warm thanks to the people of Perth and to everyone at Horsecross Arts, for making me feel so welcome in my first few months at the helm of this extraordinary organisation. What an exciting time it is to join the team as we make further progress towards a restored and redeveloped Perth Theatre opening in 2017 and celebrate Perth Concert Hall’s 10th Anniversary. Look out for lots of opportunities to play your part in sharing memories and creating new ones! In the meantime, we look forward to a long hot summer of entertainment, art and join in activities for all tastes and ages. So please take your pick from the many events featured in our brand new brochure and come and visit us very soon.
Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive
tickets: 01738 621031 | www.horsecross.co.uk
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CONTENTS Classical
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Music
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Support us
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10th Anniversary
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Drama
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Sponsors
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Join In
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Kids and Families
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Dance
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Conferences
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Live on Screen
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Talks and Events
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Visual Art
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Front cover: Nicola Benedetti, courtesy of Simon Fowler Thanks to our partners, funders and sponsors members of
Horsecross Arts Ltd is registered in Scotland, no SC301328 and a charity no SC022400. Registered office: Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ
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SUMMER PERTH celebrations
Summer 2015 sees the culmination of our second Perth Piano Sundays season. Martin Roscoe makes a Perth debut with Schubert’s last and greatest piano sonata and the series concludes in June with a beautifully constructed programme by Perth’s own Alasdair Beatson whose career goes from strength to strength. In May the Maxwell String Quartet complete their survey of Schubert’s last three string quartets. We can also anticipate an exciting Autumn with a performance of Wagner’s Die Walkűre, and a unique chamber music weekend devised for Perth by Nicola Benedetti. Finally we look forward to welcoming Alison Balsom back to Perth Concert Hall in September to celebrate our 10th Anniversary as one of the UK’s most vibrant concert and cultural venues. James Waters Creative Director, Classical Music
PIANO SUNDAYS presented by Michael Tumelty
Martin Roscoe in Recital Sun 3 May: 3pm Haydn Beethoven Dohnányi Schubert
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Sonata in D Hob.XVI:37 Sonata in C minor Op.10/1 Pastorale and Rhapsody Sonata in B flat, D960
A beautifully planned programme ranging from Haydn’s exquisite writing, through Dohnányi’s charming romanticism, finishing with unforgettable Schubert.
Alasdair Beatson in Recital Sun 28 Jun: 3pm Kurtág Kurtág Schubert Kurtág Ravel Kurtág Beethoven
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Excerpts from Játékok Hommage à Schubert Sonata in A minor, D784 Sarabande and Mikrorondo Sonatine Perpetuum mobile Sonata in C, Op.53 ‘Waldstein’
Perth-born Alasdair delivers a wonderfully balanced programme with two blazing masterpieces by Schubert and Beethoven, interleaved with Kurtág’s charming miniatures.
TICKETS+INFO £19, £15, £11; concessions £17, £13, £9 (+ £1 booking fee); under 26s/students £5
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Book a traditional two-course Sunday carvery before the concert for £12.50 (spaces limited)
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Perth & Kinross Council
Primary School Music Camp Concert Thu 7 May: 7pm
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Perth Concert Hall
FREE but ticketed. Please contact the box office
Returning from an intense week of music making, over 200 young musicians from throughout Perth & Kinross will present a mixture of classical and light music. One of the most popular concerts of the music services season! PRE-SHOW
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Stuart Littlewood for Handshake Ltd presents
An Intimate Evening with Russell Watson Sat 9 May: 7.30pm
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Perth Concert Hall
£45, £37.50, £32.50 (+ £1 booking fee); no concessions
‘He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ NY Times Perth Concert Hall is delighted to host an evening with Britain’s best-selling classical artist ever. Winner of four Classical Brits, Russell Watson has performed for the Queen, the Pope, Bill Clinton and the Emperor of Japan among others. Musical collaborators have also included Pavarotti, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Sarah Brightman, Meat Loaf, Mel B, Alexandra Burke & Ashanti and Cleopatra. PRE-SHOW
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CLASSICAL+ Lunchtime Concert
Maxwell String Quartet Mon 11 May: 1pm Schubert
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String Quartet in G
Schubert’s late quartets are symphonic in range with beautiful melodies and the emotional striving which is so typical of the music he composed towards the end of his life.
TICKETS + INFO advance (until 12noon on the day): £7; concessions £6 after 12noon on day of concert: £8; no concessions
Add soup and a sandwich for just £3.75 (book until 11am on the day)
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Sun 17 May: 7.30pm
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£12 (+ £1 booking fee); under 26s/students £5; no concessions
Tchaikovsky Shostakovich Shostakovich Tchaikovsky
Andante Cantabile, Op.11 Chamber Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.110a (arr. Barshai) Two Pieces, Op.11 Serenade for Strings in C major, Op.48
Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile and the Serenade for Strings are powerful, moving works that come straight from the heart. Written during a visit to war-torn Dresden, Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony is a gripping portrayal of the brutality of conflict. HX
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English Touring Opera:
La bohème Thu 21 May: 7.30pm
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La bohème is sung in full costume, in Italian with English surtitles, accompanied by ETO’s chorus and 25-piece orchestra. One of the greatest and most moving operas of all time, the production features a group of twelve young local singers from Oakbank School in Perth, recruited especially for ETO’s tour.
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
There will be a pre-opera talk in the NorieMiller Studio at 6.30pm. Book a FREE ticket in advance from box office. £40, £37, £34, £25, schoolchildren £10 (+ £1 booking fee); no concessions
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Frank Lloyd: French Horn Recital Fri 22 May: 7.30pm
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Frank Lloyd, French horn Maxim Shamo, piano Programme will include pieces by Beethoven, R. Strauss, F. Strauss, Schumann, Rheinberger and J.S. Bach. Frank Lloyd left the Services in 1975 to embark on a course at the Royal Academy of Music. He has played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, the Nash Ensemble and the English Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra as Principal Horn. £18; concessions £16; schoolchildren £10 (+ £1 booking fee) Seating is unreserved and some areas are restricted view.
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Andrew Forbes: Organ Recital
Sat 23 May: 11am
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St John’s Kirk
Buxtehude Giazotto J S Bach Stravinsky arr. Maurice Besly Franck Widor Duruflé
Praeludium in A Adagio on themes by Albinoni Trio Sonata in E minor Berceuse and Finale from the Firebird Suite Prelude, Fugue and Variation Organ Symphony No.7, Op.42 No.3 Chorale Variations on the theme Veni Creator
Winner of the 2014 Northern Ireland International Organ Competition, Perth born pianist Andrew Forbes has worked with Dunedin Consort, NYOS, NYOS Futures, and as a concerto soloist. £10; concessions £8 (+ £1 booking fee). schoolchildren FREE.
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Festival Service with
Perth Youth Orchestra Sun 24 May: 11am
St John’s Kirk
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Perth Youth Orchestra will once again be playing at the Festival Service, conducted by Allan Young. This performance is one of the highlights of the Festival, when young Perth musicians can shine. FREE unticketed
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Sun 24 May: 7.30pm
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Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet Andrew Gourlay, conductor Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, Op.48 Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E flat Beethoven Symphony No.7 in A, Op.92 Tine Thing Helseth has been the recipient of various awards including Newcomer of the Year at the 2013 Echo Klassik Awards, and the 2007 Norwegian Grammy Awards and second prize in the 2006 Eurovision Young Musicians Competition. The internationally renowned BBC Philharmonic has sold around 900,000 albums and works with world class artists. £35, £30, £25; concessions £33, £28, £23, MEAL schoolchildren £10 (+ £1 booking fee) PRE-SHOW
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
The Sixteen: Choral Pilgrimage 2015 Flight of the Angels Tue 26 May: 7.30pm
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St John’s Kirk
Harry Christophers CBE, conductor featuring works from Francisco Guerrero (1532-1597) and Alonso Lobo (1555-1617) One of world’s greatest ensembles, The Sixteen takes a trip back to 16th century Seville during the Spanish ‘golden age’. Between them, these two composers capture an astonishing variety of moods within their music - from ecstasy and joy to despair, longing and devotional stillness. £28.50; concessions £24.50 (+ £1 booking fee)
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Red Priest: Handel in the Wind Thu 28 May: 7.30pm
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Handel (arr. Red Priest) The Messiah Suite: Parts 1, 2 and 3
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Red Priest is the only early music group in the world to have been compared to the Rolling Stones, Jackson Pollock, the Marx Brothers, Spike Jones and Cirque du Soleil. This extraordinary acoustic foursome has been described by music critics as ‘visionary and heretical’ with a ‘red-hot wicked sense of humour’ and a ‘break-all-rules, rockchamber concert approach to early music’. Named after the flame-haired priest, Antonio Vivaldi, Red Priest has played sell-out concerts at many of the world’s most prestigious festivals. £20; concessions £18, schoolchildren £10 (+ £1 booking fee) Seating is unreserved and some areas are restricted view.
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Scottish Opera:
The Pop-up Opera Roadshow Sat 30 + Sun 31 May Perth Concert Hall plaza
Scottish Opera is packing up its theatre on wheels and bringing three pop-up operas out on the road in a specially converted scenery truck. Performed by a storyteller, singers and instrumentalists, and supported by a set of colourful illustrations, each show is a fantastic introduction to opera. A little bit of Carmen and A little bit of Barber are cleverly re-written versions of the full operas and are suitable for all ages, while Puffy MacPuffer & The Crabbit Canals tells the story of the five Scottish Canals and has been specifically created for 5 to 8 year olds. (Fully wheelchair accessible) FREE, but ticketed
11.00 - 11.40am 1.00 - 1.25pm 2.30 - 2.55pm
Puffy MacPuffer & The Crabbit Canals A little bit of Carmen A lttle bit of Barber
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Notes from Scotland Competition Final Wed 17 Jun: 7.30pm
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Come and see the live final of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s new competition, Notes from Scotland. Five young composers will battle it out to win the first national title as each of the pieces will be performed by RSNO musicians in front of a panel of experts. In collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, the competition invited composers aged 12 - 18 years old to write a chamber piece inspired by one of Scotland’s beautiful and historical attractions. £5; concessions £4 (no booking fee) PRE-SHOW
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NYOS Symphony Orchestra
Scottish Connections: Summer Concert Wed 29 Jul: 7.30pm
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Shostakovich Eric Chisholm Rachmaninov
Festival Overture Piobaireachd Symphony No 2
NYOS Symphony Orchestra Rory MacDonald, conductor Danny Driver, piano NYOS continues its Scottish Connections theme with conductor Rory MacDonald leading the orchestra through Shostakovich’s exhilarating Festive Overture and Rachmaninov’s romantic Second Symphony. Outstanding pianist, Danny Driver, performs Eric Chisolm’s first piano concerto, subtitled Piobaireachd. £16; concessions £10 (+ £1.50 booking fee) Under 25s / Young Scot £2.50 MEAL (ID required) PRE-SHOW
Perth Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
Mon 31 Aug: 7.30pm
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Following a very successful concert in Greyfriars Kirk, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Perth Youth Orchestra returns to its home venue to present the Finale to an extremely busy concert year. Over 90 young musicians will perform a varied programme with each half featuring a concerto performance from two local young soloists. £10 (+ £1.50 booking fee); no concessions Under 16s FREE
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Berwick Festival Opera in Association with The Maltings Theatre Productions, NYOS Camerata and Hebrides Ensemble presents
Die Walküre Sun 6 Sep: 3pm
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£24, £15; concessions £22, £13 (+ £1.50 booking fee); under 26s/students £5
Peter Selwyn, conductor A Scottish exclusive opportunity to experience Wagner’s most popular Ring opera in the acclaimed Jonathan Dove re-orchestration for 15 players. For those who love Wagner this is an opportunity not to be missed. For those who are yet to discover how intoxicating this music is Die Walküre is the perfect gateway into Wagner’s extraordinary world of ravishing sound and unforgettable myth. HX
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Nicola Benedetti Thu 17 Sep: 7.30pm
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£32.50, £29, £20; concessions £30, £26.50, £17.50 (+ £1 booking fee)
Vivaldi Four Seasons Vivaldi Concerto Grosso Mogul Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence Nicola Benedetti, violin/director We welcome one of the world’s best loved violinists accompanied by a chamber ensemble playing an irresistible programme of music inspired by Italy - Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso Mogul and the ever popular Four Seasons. The programme also includes a specially commissioned new work for violin and cello by Mark-Anthony Turnage. A multiple award winner, Nicola’s latest album Homecoming entered the top 20 pop charts, an unprecedented achievement for a classical violinist. sponsored by HX
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Roots, reggae and more As always, the highlight of our musical summer is Southern Fried, our festival of American roots music and our eighth one is as mouthwatering as the soul food that goes hand-in-hand with the great music on offer. Opening the festival we have a superb double bill of Punch Brothers and Rhiannon Giddens, two acts who have released the most talked-about albums on the Americana scene this year. On Saturday night, our big show is an all-female celebration of the songs of Dolly Parton - Because We’re Women-anchored by the great bluegrass band Della Mae and featuring a host of brilliant voices. Our free outdoor stage returns on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and the lineup will include the usual great mix of big names, cult heroes and emerging talent across a bigger-than-ever programme of daytime shows, free gigs and latenight performances. We close the festival on Sunday with the first performance outside the US of Rock My Soul, an uplifting gospel extravaganza featuring the McCrary Sisters and special guest. Before that, we’ve got some superb music to suit all tastes including reggae legends UB40, the hilarious Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain and progressive, uncategorisable trad-based brilliance from Lau and Treacherous Orchestra. The Lau show on 15 May is followed by an exciting new late night event called Transformations which sees the Concert Hall foyer metamorphose into a unique space hosting a heady blend of music, fashion and visual art that will appeal to all adventurous spirits. It’s free - so you’ve no excuse not to try it! Andy Shearer Creative Director, Contemporary Music
UB40
Mon 4 May: 8pm
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£32 seated; £28.50 standing (+ £1 booking fee); no concessions
With more than forty UK hits and sales of over 100 million records, UB40 are one of the most successful British groups. Their debut album Signing Off is considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band of the past 30 years. UB40’s current line-up includes founder members Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Jimmy Brown and Brian Travers alongside Martin Meredith and Lawrence Parry who’ve played in the live band for over 20 years along with Robin’s brother Duncan with whom he shares lead vocals. Age guidance: 14+ in standing area with an adult
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Lau
Support: Siobhan Wilson Fri 15 May: 8pm
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£15; concessions £13 (+ £1 booking fee)
Lau are modern folk music’s most innovative act and one of the greatest live bands of our time in any genre. Martin Green (accordion and electronics) Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle) and Kris Drever (vocals, guitars) have been stretching folk music’s boundaries further and exploring new musical territory for over a decade. 2012’s Race the Loser album was nominated for Scottish Album of the Year and featured in many critics’ ‘best of year’ lists. Lau appeared on BBC TV’s Later... with Jools Holland and won their fourth BBC Radio Folk Award for Best Group a few months later. ‘Combining towering technical skill with fluidity and an enviable emotional warmth... perhaps the best live band in the country’ MEAL «««««The Guardian HX PRE-SHOW
Transformations
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Fri 15 May: 10pm - 1am Foyer, Norie-Miller Studio, Threshold artspace
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King Creosote Fri 22 May: 8pm
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£18; concessions £16 (+ £1 booking fee)
King Creosote and his eight-piece band will be playing pieces from the acclaimed new album From Scotland with Love, as well as many favourites from King Creosote’s back catalogue. An independent singer-songwriter from Fife, he has released over forty albums. In 2011, his collaborative album with Jon Hopkins, Diamond Mine, was nominated for a Mercury Prize and the Scottish Album of the Year Award. PRE-SHOW
‘consistently superb’ Loud & Quiet
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The Proclaimers with support Declan Welsh Sat 23 May: 8pm
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Perth Concert Hall
£28.50; concessions £26.50 (+ £1 booking fee)
The Proclaimers have carved out a niche in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide. They have enjoyed gold and platinum singles and albums worldwide. Hits include I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Sunshine on Leith, I’m On My Way and Letter from America.
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‘I could have chosen any and every track from this band, probably my favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs’ David Tennant, BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs MEAL PRE-SHOW
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The Jim MacKay Dance Band Sat 23 May: 8pm
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The Salutation Hotel, Perth
Jim Mackay’s Dance Band has been on the go since 1957. Originally from Caithness but moved to the Inverness area in the early 1980’s, the band has always had a well established following in the north. The band now consists of 3 generations of the Mackay family.
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Jim (button accordion player and renowned accordion teacher in Inverness), his son Tom on drums (in the band since 1975) and Tom’s son Graeme on accordion (a former accordion champion and solo musician in his own right). The family element keeps the band strong and fresh, with all dances called, old tunes revived and a big sound that will get everyone dancing! £12; concessions £10; (+ £1 booking fee) schoolchildren £5
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Courtney Pine with Zoe Rahman, piano Mon 25 May: 7.30pm
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One of the first black British jazz artists to make a mark on the jazz scene; with an OBE and CBE for services to music Courtney Pine continues to break new ground with a string of highly-acclaimed recordings and prestigious Industry awards. In this stripped back show he plays bass clarinet accompanied only by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO Award-winning pianist, Zoe Rahman. ‘Courtney Pine was once hailed as British jazz’s saviour... he still is’ The Independent £25; concessions £23; schoolchildren £10 (+ £1 booking fee) PRE-SHOW
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A Tribute to William Hannah Tue 26 May: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall
A Tribute to William Hannah features Luke Daniels on melodeon and Neil Ewart on fiddle with guitar and piano accompaniment. A prolific recording artist and a celebrated bandleader in the 1920s, Hannah was a major influence on Jimmy Shand. Painstakingly transcribed from early 78rpm and wax cylinder recordings, Hannah’s exciting music and exceptional playing has been faithfully reproduced by one of the UK’s finest traditional players. £10; concessions £8 (+ £1 booking fee) PRE-SHOW
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Simply Gershwin: Music - Song - Dance Wed 27 May: 7.30pm
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Broadway glamour and toe-tapping tunes in an all-Gershwin extravaganza featuring the best music, song and dance including Someone to Watch Over Me, excerpts from Porgy and Bess, A Foggy Day in London Town, S’Wonderful and Rhapsody in Blue. Performed by the Scottish Concert Orchestra with special guest vocalists Meeta Raval and Rodney Earl Clarke, pianist Jonathan Scott plus a glamorous ballroom duo and two sensational tap dancers. £22; concessions £20 (+ £1 booking fee) Supported by Jimmie Cairncross Charitable Trust PRE-SHOW
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Jools Holland
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Featuring Gilson Lavis with special guest Marc Almond and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall & Mabel Ray with support Fri 29 May: 7.30pm
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A regular favourite of the festival, Jools Holland continues to dazzle audiences across the UK with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances. PRE-SHOW
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
The Ronnie Scott’s Story The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, featuring special guest Claire Martin OBE Sat 30 May: 7.30pm
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Combining world-class live jazz from the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Quintet and vocalist Claire Martin OBE, narration and rare archive video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s Story charts the club’s rise from a basement bar to becoming the internationally-acclaimed venue it is today. Multi-award winning UK jazz vocalist Claire Martin has been acclaimed as the outstanding voice of her time. ‘She ranks amongst the four or five finest female jazz vocalists on the planet’ Jazz Times USA £20; concessions £18 (+ £1 booking fee)
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The Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines
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Festival of Music Combined bands of Scotland and Portsmouth Conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace OBE RM Compèred by John Suchet Sun 31 May: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
This programme shows the versatility of the Royal Marines Bands at its best with traditional marches, the spectacular Corps of Drums, highly talented soloists, classical works by Arturo Marques and Delibes, film music and much more. A high-class production from some of the finest military musicians in the country that will appeal to all ages. £25, £20, £15; concessions £23, £18, £13 (+ £1 booking fee)
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Treacherous Orchestra plus True Gents Sat 13 Jun: 8pm
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A hurricane-force, eleven-strong folk band with rock attitude that delivers epic, incendiary live performances night after night. Hugely entertaining, mixing their original tunes up with theatrical anarchic rock attitude. Support comes from Perthshire’s own rocking roots revue, True Gents. ‘Treacherous Orchestra are a brave, loud 11-piece folk big band influenced by rock as well as traditional Celtic styles - rousing fusion from the vibrant Scottish scene’ The Guardian seated £15; concessions £13 standing £11; concessions £9 (+ £1 booking fee)
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 30 Plucking Years
Sun 14 Jun: 7.30pm
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Perth Concert Hall
£23; concessions £21 (+ £1 booking fee)
Eight ukuleles, sixteen hands, thirty two strings, sixteen million minutes, one billion seconds, thirty years. In June 2015 the Orchestra will have clocked up sixteen million minutes of ukulele action. The indefinable magic and atmosphere of all round good humour, light heartedness, wellbeing and joy which permeate their concerts has to be experienced. ‘Iconoclastic. Unabashed genre-crashing antics. Nothing is spoof proof’ Sunday Times PRE-SHOW
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Diva Music presents
The Absolute Elvis Show
starring Johnny Lee Memphis Sat 22 Aug: 8pm
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Perth Concert Hall
£18; concessions £12 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Scotland’s very own Johnny Lee Memphis’ incredible vocal range, stage presence and likeness to The King earned him the inaugural title of World Champion at the Elvis World Cup in 2010. Performing alongside will be the superb JLM band featuring The Graceland Horns and the Memphis Belles singers. A great night out for fans of Elvis and great live music alike. PRE-SHOW
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Richard Thompson Electric Trio plus support
Wed 2 Sep: 7.30pm
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Perth Concert Hall
£27.50; (+ £2.50 booking fee) no concessions
Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for songwriting on both sides of the Atlantic - from the Americana Music Association in Nashville to Britain’s BBC Folk Awards and the prestigious Ivor Novello.
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‘The finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix.’ Los Angeles Times
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PUNCH BROTHERS « RHIANNON GIDDENS BECAUSE WE'RE WOMEN: THE SONGS OF DOLLY PARTON McCRARY SISTERS AND THE FAIRFIELD FOUR CHRIS SMITHER « ALVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART DELLA MAE « RED SKY JULY « DEAN OWENS YOLA CARTER « AMYTHYST KIAH « MEAGHAN BLANCHARD « BOOGALUSA WOLFTRAIN « EUGENE TWIST « THE HOLY GHOSTS « JD THE STRAIGHT SHOT DANIEL MEADE THE FLYING MULES « PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED with thanks to our funders and sponsers @SouthernFriedPH
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10 Something for ALL at
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‘Barrie Hunter, possibly the best Scottish pantomime dame since Stanley Baxter’ SUNDAY HERALD
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‘Saddle up and book now, this musical is rip-roaring fun’ The Times
Tue 14 Jul - Sat 18 Jul « Perth Concert Hall Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams, for the Deadwood Stage. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as she accidentally ropes in Adelaid’s maid Katie Brown. When everyone in town favours the new girl, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check. It takes her long-standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love... With an Oscar-nominated score that includes The Black Hills Of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew In From The Windy City and the Award winning song Secret Love, don’t miss this new production which blows into the Fair City for one week only, starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guv’nors) alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians.
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Tue 14, Wed 15 + Thu 16 Jul: 7.30pm Wed 15 Jul: 2.30pm Sat 18 Jul: 2.30pm Fri 17 + Sat 18 Jul: 7.30pm
£30, £26, £22; concessions £27, £23, £19 £25, £22, £19; concessions £22, £19, £16 £30, £26, £22; concessions £27, £23, £19 £35, £31, £27; no concessions (+ £1 booking fee)
GROUP OFFER: Book ten tickets and get the eleventh FREE!
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DRAMATIC highlights Perth Concert Hall continues to play able understudy while Perth Theatre undergoes restoration and redevelopment. This season we are delighted to welcome Dundee Rep Ensemble who join us in June to present Great Expectations. Jemima Levick directs Jo Clifford’s remarkable adaptation which transforms Charles Dickens’ most popular work into an outstanding piece of modern theatre. With £5 tickets for under 26s, this is a great opportunity for young people who may be studying the novel to see it brought to spectacular life on stage. A spectacle of a different sort is on offer in outrageous girls-night-out comedy 52 Shades of Maggie and Downton fans will love brilliant parody The Only Way is Downton brought to you by Perth Festival of the Arts. The Windy City blows into the Fair City in July as Jodie Prenger stars in hit musical Calamity Jane; currently picking up great reviews as it tours throughout the country. Take the air with a 20-minute walk before Magnetic North’s award-winning A Walk at the Edge of the World in May then reflect on the state of mind walking creates in this immersive and inspiring show. And for all you Janis Joplin fans, we have the award-winning Angela Darcy, currently wooing audiences with her portrayal of the late singer in Full Tilt. Anna Beedham, Programme Co-ordinator
Horsecross Arts and Dundee Rep Ensemble present
Great Expectations
by Jo Clifford • directed by Jemima Levick Tue 23 - Sat 27 Jun
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Break their hearts my pride and joy; Break their hearts and have no mercy… As Pip journeys from boy to man he pursues that which is eternally out of reach. He yearns for a family and a place to belong to, he longs to be a gentleman, and he strives to do what is right. But above all else, he craves the love of one woman. Entangled in Miss Havisham’s tragic web of self-pity and pitiless desire for revenge, Estella is raised to be admired, to be gawped, smelt and pawed at. Her emotions are frozen; she is trained to hurt, only to be hurt in return. Jo Clifford’s remarkable adaptation uses Dickens’ own words from this devastating and darkly beautiful novel, to create a classic piece of modern British theatre. Tue 23 Jun: 7.30pm £16; concessions £13; (+ £1.50 booking fee) £5 under 26s/students Wed 24 - Fri 26 Jun: 7.30pm + Sat 27 Jun: 2pm £18; concessions £15; (+ £1.50 booking fee) £5 under 26s/students
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Wed 24 Jun: 2pm £14; (+ £1.50 booking fee) £5 under 26s/students
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Magnetic North presents
A Walk at the Edge of the World
Sat 16 May: 5pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Created in collaboration with the international environmental arts practice Sans façon, this award-winning production from Magnetic North is a reflection on the act of walking, exploring memory and place and the state of mind created by walking. It toured Scotland in summer 2014 and played at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh as part of Summerhall’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. Pett Level, East Sussex by Fay Godwin.
‘Draws us to a sense of poignancy where we realise that place and memory are often indistinguishable from one another’ Big Issue A Walk at the Edge of the World begins with a 20-minute walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. An accessible alternative will be available. £11; concessions £9 (+ £1 booking fee)
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Perth Festival of the Arts and Seabright Productions present
Written and performed by Luke Kempner Directed by Owen Lewis, script edited by Jeremy Limb
Thu 28 May: 8pm
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Cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant parody from impressionist Luke Kempner. The star of YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, Luke has created an original story in which the characters of Downton Abbey are in crisis and have to call upon modern celebrities to help them save the estate from financial ruin - again! ‘Kempner’s script is consistently funny... his Downton impersonations are a deconstructive delight’ Metro PRE-SHOW
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Pachamama presents in association with National Theatre of Scotland and Regular Music
Fri 4 + Sat 5 Sep: 7.30pm, Sat mat: 2pm Perth Concert Hall £15; concessions £12 (+ £1.50 booking fee); under 26s/students £5
From multi-award winning writing/directing team Peter Arnott and director Cora Bissett, Full Tilt was a sensation at last year’s Fringe, winning Best Play from the Scottish Arts Club and Best Female Musical Performance for its star, Angela Darcy. On stage a woman stands, the greatest rock singer of her generation. Standing around her is the hottest band that a record company can buy. In front of her, an audience of thousands of expectant fans. She is Janis Joplin. She is utterly alone. A celebration of a sound, a scream of protest at the universe. Full Tilt Boogie. ‘So brilliant and intense musically and dramatically it lifts the hairs on the back of the neck’ «««««The Scotsman
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First Produced at Òran Mór as part of A Play, A Pie and A Pint.
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SPONSORS+
A BIG round of applause to our sponsors Horsecross Arts would like to thank the following businesses for their valued loyalty and support:
The Famous Grouse Inveralmond Brewery Grassicks of Perth Arts and Business Scotland DWK Solutions Ltd Ivory Whites Holiday Inn Express, Perth Loch Leven’s Larder
If your business would be interested in finding out more about the exciting range of sponsorship packages and associated benefits available, please contact: The Horsecross Arts Development Team on louisaevans@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477721.
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Creative Learning is at the heart of everything we do at Horsecross Arts There are lots of exciting Creative Learning events coming up this summer at Perth Concert Hall and out in our community venues. In May we will celebrate Voluntary Arts Week and the Festival of Museums for the first time with our Horsecross Voices Choir Crawl – look out for our choir popping up in museums around Perth on Saturday 16 May. Plus Blow and Blast sessions and the RSNO Community Orchestra will continue for adults. June 2015 sees our young people taking over Perth Concert Hall with the return of the annual Horsecross Youth Arts Festival. The festival will give our young members the opportunity to showcase their talent in a range of youth theatre, dance and music showcases. We are particularly pleased that our senior S5/6 Youth Theatre will perform Reproduction, a brand new show devised by the group in collaboration with professional playwright Sam Siggs. Over the summer holidays we will have lots on for young people including our Horsecross Summer Schools, a Perth Youth Theatre trip to the National Festival of Youth Theatre and a taster day of all of our youth Join In activities. From acting, singing and dancing to playing and creating music, we have something for you so, come on, JOIN IN! NoÍlle Cobden Head of Creative Learning
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JoiN IN TastEr Day TuE 28 Jul
5-11yrs: 10.30 am-12.30pm 12-18yrs: 2.30pm-4.30PM EarN, Tilt aNd NoriE-MillEr Studio, PErth CoNcErt Hall Are you interested in joining one of our Perth Youth Theatre, Perth Youth Dance, Horsecross Glee, Horsecross Glè or Young Creatives programmes? Do you fancy having a go before you sign up? Then our taster day is for you! Come along and try out our activities, meet the tutors and a few of our current participants so you can get a flavour of our Join In programmes before you book. Places are FREE but space is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book please contact creativelearning@ horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477729
NoriE-MillEr Studio, PErth CoNcErt Hall Join us for a fantastic week of singing, dancing and drama. Based on a mash-up of Disney movies and characters, participants will take part in a range of workshops to create a brand-new performance. The week will end with an informal showing for family and friends. £85 for the week (please bring a packed lunch) Reduced rate bursaries are available, please contact box office for more details
Pitch PEr(th)fEct MoN 13 - fri 17 Jul 9.30am - 5pm 12 - 18 yrs
NoriE-MillEr Studio, PErth CoNcErt Hall Based on the movie Pitch Perfect, our Senior Summer School will see participants forming an a cappella vocal group. Along with singing the week will involve performance and dance sessions helping participants to develop skills in rhythm, beatboxing, movement and expression, singing and the cup song. The workshops will encourage participants to have creative input and improvise. £95 for the week (please bring a packed lunch) Reduced rate bursaries are available, please contact box office for more details
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Reproduction
Thu 18 Jun: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall
Sat 20 Jun: 8pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall
Join our two S3-4 youth theatre groups as they showcase their performance skills in this fast-paced and innovative double-bill. The groups have devised, developed and staged these exciting performances.
I am 15. I am white. I am a footballer. I am a film fan. I am a father. Teenage pregnancy is a subject often discussed. Teenage parenting, the direct after-effect of pregnancy, is not discussed with such consistency. Using verbatim testimonials from family and friends we will give the floor to young people to discuss the experiences of parenting and explore and debate the views and perceptions of society regarding young parents.
S3-4 Showcase
£6.50; concessions £5.50
Autism Youth Theatre Showcase
Fri 19 Jun: 5.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Join our Autism Youth Theatre groups for a fun, lively and informal sharing of the drama skills they have learned this year. Autism Youth Theatre is a partnership project between Horsecross Arts and Perth Autism Support. Supported by BBC Children in Need. £3.50; no concessions
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£5.50; concessions £4.50
Horsecross Youth Music Showcase
Sat 20 Jun: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall
Horsecross Glee Juniors, Seniors and Glè Juniors and Seniors take to the stage to perform songs they have been working on for the last year. £5.50; concessions £4.50
The Wandering Perth Youth Theatre S1-2
Fri 19 Jun: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall S1-2 Youth Theatre will take their audience on a journey through Perth Concert Hall in this original and creative promenade piece of devised theatre. Come prepared to explore, experience and wander! £5.50; concessions £4.50
Horsecross Young Playwrights’ Showcase Sat 20 Jun: 4pm Foyer, Perth Concert Hall
Join us for a diverse afternoon of theatre as our Young Playwrights showcase their creative talents in these short script-in-hand performances. The pieces will be performed by professional actors led by a professional Scottish director who has been working closely with the young people. £5; concessions £4
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Perth Youth Theatre Juniors Showcase
Sun 21 Jun: Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall P1-3a: 1.30pm P1-3b: 2pm P4-7a: 2.30pm P4-7b: 3pm Join our Juniors for a fun-filled performance that showcases the skills they have learnt and developed over the last year. £3.50; concessions £2.50 Space is limited, please book in advance.
Horsecross Youth Dance Showcase
Sun 21 Jun: 5pm | Perth Concert Hall Horsecross Young Choreographers, Perth Youth Dance Company (PYDC S1-6, Streetcrew P4-7 and Streetcrew P1-3) and guests will perform a range of fresh and innovative dance styles in this high energy, fast-paced end of year showcase. £5.50; concessions £4.50
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HorsEcross LittlE Stars agE 3-5
Drama and Dance Workshops for under 5s. Build your child’s confidence and fire their imagination!
LittlE Stars: act
Wednesdays, 22 Apr - 24 Jun: 10.30am PAS Activity Room 28-30 Market Street, Perth, PH1 5QH
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Fridays, 24 Apr - 26 Jun: 4.15pm North Inch Community Campus Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5BF £3 per workshop, or buy all and get the last one FREE
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Blow and Blast Saturdays, various dates Norie-Miller Studio + Tilt Room, Perth Concert Hall Join our fun, informal Blow and Blast workshops for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon or saxophone. Places are limited so book early. Please note you must provide your own instrument. Beginners Saxophone Workshop 9 May, 15 Aug, 3 Oct: 10.30am-12.30pm Blow and Blast Band 9 May, 13 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct: 1pm-2.30pm Intermediate Workshop 9 May, 13 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct: 3pm-5pm Beginners Workshop 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 24 Oct: 10.30am-12.30pm
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Workshops £14 per session (+ £1.50 booking fee) Band £9 per session (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Wed 22 + 29 Apr, 6 + 13 May: 7.30pm Sat 16 May: 9.30am-3.30pm Norie-Miller Studio
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Horsecross Voices
To celebrate Voluntary Arts Week and the Festival of Museums, Horsecross Voices are going on tour, with a ‘choir crawl’ of pop-up performances in venues around Perth. We will be singing a wide range of songs relevant to the activities the venues are running on the day. Thanks to kind support from Stagecoach, we will be travelling in style on one of their vintage buses! Please be aware you must be available for all four rehearsals and the performances on Saturday 16 May. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. £20; concessions £18
Horsecross Voices Choir Crawl Sat 16 May: 2.30pm Foyer, Perth Concert Hall Horsecross Voices will be popping up in venues around Perth, finishing with a performance in the foyer at Perth Concert Hall. Keep an eye out as we travel between venues on a Stagecoach vintage bus! FREE
RSNO Community Orchestra Sundays, 26 Apr, 17 May, 28 Jun: 2pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall A partnership between the RSNO and Horsecross Arts, this is an orchestra geared for those who play anything from grade 1 to grade 4 standard. Whether you played an instrument at school and haven’t picked it up in years, or are a beginner – intermediate player, we’re keen to have you join the RSNO Assistant Conductor in this new venture for RSNO and Perth. £4; concessions £3
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KIDS AND FAMILIES+
Starcatchers and the RSNO present
Hup
created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards + Abigail Sinar Sat 27 Jun: 10.30am + 12.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall A quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting classical music experience for 0 - 24 month olds and their grown-ups. Discover two violins, one cello, one raccoon, and the story of a very important tree. Hup is created for babies, and has a relaxed and comfortable performance style with the chance to stay and play afterwards. PRE-SHOW
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FUNBOX presents
Pirates and Princesses Sat 4 Jul: 2pm
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Pirates and Princesses is the brand new show from Anya, Kevin and Gary (formerly of the Singing Kettle). Together they are FUNBOX! Anya, Gary and Kevin are joined on this escapade by their furry friend, Bonzo the Dog, as well as a host of new characters. Dress up and join in the fun, come as a pirate, or a princess or a pirate princess... Who knows, you may even get the chance to help them on stage! £12.50; (+ £1 booking fee); £46 family ticket (up to 4 tickets-max 2 adults) (+ £1 booking fee per ticket)
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Dinosaur Zoo
Mon 14 Sep – Wed 16 Sep: 4.30pm Tue 15 + Wed 16 Sep: 10.30am Perth Concert Hall Direct from Australia via the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before, up close and personal! Join us after the show and meet the dinosaurs! ‘Fearless children will love the realism and thrills. Parents will be awe-struck by the puppetry.’ «««« Big Issue A tyrannosauric treat for all aged 3+.
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The Dance Bank presents
The Wizard of Oz Sat 2 May: 2.30pm + 7pm Perth Concert Hall
Pupils of The Dance Bank are delighted and excited to be presenting The Wizard of Oz as their biennial production. From two year old twinkly tots to sizzling senior performers, students from Perth and Kinross classes bring this music and dance extravaganza to Perth Concert Hall, marking forty-one years of ballet classes in Perth and thirty-one years of dance in their own premises in Burghmuir Road. £12; £8 concessions (+ £1 booking fee)
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Perth Dance Festival Sun 10 May: 7.30pm
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Celebrating an explosion of dance across the region, Perth and Kinross Council’s Dance Development programme has brought together a range of work including Perth Youth Dance Company, Enable dance group, Julie Young Dance School, Inspire Dance Studio, the Young Choreographer of the Year, Dunning Primary School, JGN Dance Attic and guests Urban Moves, and professional company’s Fuora Dance Project (Federica Esposito and Giulia Montalbano) and Tamsyn Russell Dance Company. PRE-SHOW
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
Headphone Disco Tue 26 May: 7pm Perth Concert Hall plaza (marquee)
Headphone Disco’s Two Dee Jay Super Show is a unique, surreal and hugely enjoyable experience that’s been rocking the college, festival and club circuit since 2007. Where else can you witness one half of a crowd go wild to tough electro beats while the other half get down to some floor-shaking rock n’ roll? Taking part is fun, watching from the side is hilarious! Suitable for all ages PRE-SHOW
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Let us MAKE your DAY
• meetings & conferences • dinners from 10-350 • dances • weddings • awards ceremonies • product launches • exhibitions
Horsecross Arts Ltd is a charity registered in Scotland, no SC022400
‘Perth Concert Hall is the best venue I’ve ever used - not just for its excellent facilities but also for the friendliness and responsiveness of all the staff’ CELCIS Contact Perth Concert Hall’s friendly and experienced Conference and Events team to find out how they can help you host the perfect event:
Michaela Ruff 01738 477732 Wendy Stenberg 01738 472707 conferences@horsecross.co.uk www.horsecross.co.uk/conferences
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Live on Screen THEATRE NT Live: EVERYMAN Thu 16 Jul: 7pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth
£15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
RSC Live: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Wed 22 Jul: 7pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth £15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
RSC Live: OTHELLO Wed 26 Aug: 7pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth
£15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
RSC Live: HENRY V Wed 21 Oct: 7pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth £15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Live on Screen OPERA ENO Live: PIRATES OF PENZANCE Tue 19 May: 7.30pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth £15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Royal Opera House: Puccini’s LA BOHÈME Wed 10 Jun: 7.15pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth £16.00; concessions £13 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
English National Opera: Bizet’s CARMEN Wed 1 Jul: 7.30pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth
£15.00; concessions £12.50 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Royal Opera House: Rossini’s GUILLAUME TELL Sun 5 Jul: 2.45pm | Playhouse Cinema, Perth
£16; concessions £13 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
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Perth Festival of the Arts presents
arTay curated by Frames Gallery Fri 22 - Sun 24 May Perth Concert Hall plaza
Returning by popular demand, arTay offers both the curious browser and the serious collector over 300 works of paintings, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, glass, woodwork, metalwork and jewellery. Making contemporary Scottish art as accessible as possible to the public at large, the tent will be open each evening prior to events held in Perth Concert Hall, so why not come along earlier and have a look before the concerts begin? All the artworks are for sale. FREE supported by
Perth Festival of the Arts presents
John Suchet
Beethoven: The Man Revealed Sat 30 May: 7.30pm
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Classic FM presenter and newscaster, John Suchet talks about his latest book Beethoven: The Man Revealed, which portrays how Beethoven’s genius came at a price as he struggled to continue his great work against a backdrop of war, growing deafness and increasingly turbulent emotions. Since leaving the world of television news, John devotes his time to his lifelong hobby, classical music, and in particular to the life and work of Beethoven. £20; concessions £18 (+ £1 booking fee) Seating is unreserved and some areas are restricted view. PRE-SHOW
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British Natural Bodybuilding Federation presents
The 2015 Scottish Natural Bodybuilding Championships Sun 7 Jun: 1pm
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The best natural bodybuilders from all over Scotland: men and women, teens to over 60s, battle it out to see who will be crowned this year’s Scottish champion. Who will make it to the top two places and represent Scotland at the BNBF British Finals? Come along and make lots of noise as audience support is a vital part of the event! Prejudging: 1pm Evening show with crowning of champions: 5pm £18; (+ £2 booking fee) no concessions
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Facing the Music
Patricia Routledge: A Life in Musical Theatre Fri 12 Jun: 7.30pm
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Patricia Routledge in conversation with Edward Seckerson. Actress and singer Patricia Routledge had considerable experience and success in musical theatre. Her many awards include a Tony for her Broadway performance in the Styne-Harburg musical Darling of the Day and an Olivier Award for her performance in Bernstein’s Candide. In this fascinating encounter with writer and broadcaster, Edward Seckerson, she recalls this part of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings. £21; concessions £15 (+ £1.50 booking fee) £5 under 26s/students
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Off The Kerb presents
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
plus support
Wed 5 Aug - Sat 8 Aug: 8pm Perth Concert Hall
‘Truthful, natural and hilarious’ Sunday Herald
Suitable for 14+
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The Scottish Bead Fair Sun 23 Aug: 10.30am Foyer + Norie-Miller Studio Perth Concert Hall
Come and be a part of this special event which will be welcoming the crème de la crème of beading and jewellery making supply sellers. Browse and buy from a dazzling selection. With demonstrations and classes on the day. Not to be missed! £2.50 on the door only; accompanied under 16s free
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Happy 10th Birthday to Threshold artspace – Perth’s one-of-a-kind museum for contemporary
ART
As a coming-of-age ten year old, Threshold artspace is bold and humbling in equal measure. As the destination for contemporary art in Perth since 2005, the artspace is often perceived as Perth’s best kept secret. With a reputation as the leading public commissioner for contemporary art in the region, the artspace has secured an investment of £500,000 over the last ten years. We are grateful to all our partners and funders who helped us produce, exhibit, acquire and promote new work by Scottish and international visual artists. Join us this summer at our new late night exhibition preview to celebrate our unique collection of bold contemporary art boasting exclusive single and multi-screen video art installations by outstanding artists as featured in our new exhibition Ten. Support our initiative to achieve a status of national recognition for our permanent public collection with more than 130 works by 100 artists from 25 countries. Make sure you join me for a relaxed guided tour of our 10th anniversary exhibition as part of our new Coffee, Croissant and Art Wednesdays. Iliyana Nedkova Creative Director, Contemporary Art
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Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (until 10pm on performance nights) Free to visit • Fun to experience
Fri 15 May – Mon 31 Aug
Ten
‘Perth’s Threshold artspace shows no signs of watering down its bold remit in programming stunning and inspiring artwork’ Scotland on Sunday Ten years of commissioning and collecting contemporary art in more than ten issues of Read More journal for critical writing and more than ten works by Fernando Arias, Ergin Cavusoglu, Claude Closky, Vuk Cosic, Dalziel + Scullion, Jason Dee, Alec Finlay, Su Grierson, Rob Kennedy, Igor Krenz, Dan Perjovschi, Lala Rascic, Rafael Rozendaal, Janek Schaefer, Thomson & Craighead, Kosta Tonev, Mare Tralla and Julita Wojcik. Curated by Iliyana Nedkova
www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/ten
Exhibition Late Night Preview
as part of Transformations (page 11) Fri 15 May: 10pm-1am Perth Concert Hall | Admission FREE
A new partnership between Horsecross Arts and Perth College, the University of the Highlands and Islands. Part of UK-wide Museums at Night which ties in with the European campaign, La Nuit Des Musées, celebrating International Museums Day. ‘We all know our culture is rich and diverse. But how exciting to experience this in a new way – at night-time, when lights go down and our imaginations are in charge!’. Lauren Laverne, Museums at Night Ambassador
Coffee, Croissant and Art
Selected Wednesdays: 20 and 27 May, 3, 17 and 24 Jun at 11.30am | Meet at Glassrooms Café Bar An informal guided tour of our unique collection of bold contemporary art as part of Ten. No prior interest in art required but a taste for coffee and croissant may be desirable! £3.50; drop in - no need to book in advance
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More detailed seating plans are available on www.horsecross.co.uk
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concessions
Where available concessions usually apply to 16 and under, Young Scots, unemployed, students, people with disabilities and senior citizens. 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
Booking fees are charged per ticket and go towards processing costs. Fees are waived for tickets £7.50 and under or if tickets are purchased in person by cash at Perth Concert Hall box offices. The booking fee only applies to the first five tickets for any one event.
ticket donation
We’re asking all our customers if they would like to donate towards the cost of transforming Perth Theatre.
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We have booster seats for little ones; our restaurant provides high chairs, bottle warming and we are breastfeeding friendly. There are baby-changing facilities for men and women to use in the venue.
disability friendly
Our venue is designed to be disability friendly with wheelchair spaces, stair lifts, induction loops, infrared enhanced hearing systems and staff who are trained to help. We provide other special services for certain shows. Look for symbols in the brochure, see the website or ask box office for dates.
For visually impaired patrons We have an audio version of this brochure.
Want to see behind the scenes? Come on a tour! Contact our Front of House Manager: Jen Hoy 01738 477748 | jhoy@horsecross.co.uk
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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AT A GLANCE
Wed 22 Apr - 24 Jun
Little Stars: Act
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Wed 24 Apr - 26 Jun
Little Stars: Dance
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Sun 26 Apr – 28 Jun
RSNO Community Orchestra
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Wed 22 Apr - 13 May
Horsecross Voices
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Sat 2 May
The Dance Bank presents The Wizard of Oz
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Sun 3 May
Perth Piano Sundays: Martin Roscoe in Recital
Mon 4 May
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52 Shades of Maggie
Thu 7 May
Primary School Music Camp Concert 3
Sat 9 May - 24 Oct
Blow and Blast: Beginners Saxophone Workshop
32
Sat 9 May - 24 Oct
Blow and Blast: Intermediate Workshop
32
Sat 9 May
Russell Watson
3
Sun 10 May
Perth Dance Festival
35
Mon 11 May
Lunchtime Concert: Maxwell String Quartet
Fri 15 May
Lau
4 11
Fri 15 May
Hx Late - Transformations
11
Fri 15 May - Mon 31 Aug
Threshold artspace: Ten
41
Sat 16 May
A Walk at the Edge of the World
25
Sat 16 May
Horsecross Voices Choir Crawl
33 4
Sun 17 May
From Russia with Love
Thu 21 May
English Touring Opera: La bohѐme
5
Fri 22 - Sun 24 May
ArTay
38
Fri 22 May
Frank Lloyd: French Horn Recital
5
Fri 22 May
King Creosote
12
Sat 23 May
Andrew Forbes: Organ Recital
5
Sat 23 May
The Proclaimers
12
Sat 23 May
Festival Ceilidh: The Jim MacKay Dance Band
13
Sun 24 May
Festival Service with Perth Youth Orchestra
Sun 24 May
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
6
Mon 25 May
Courtney Pine
13
Tue 26 May
The Sixteen: Choral Pilgrimage 2015
6
Tue 26 May
A tribute to William Hannah
13
Tue 26 May
Headphone Disco
35
Wed 27 May
Simply Gershwin: Music-Song-Dance
14
Thu 28 May
Red Priest: Handel in the Wind
7
Thu 28 May
The Only Way Is Downton
26
Fri 29 May
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra SOLD OUT
14
Sat 30 May
The Ronnie Scott’s Story
14
Sat 30 May
John Suchet: Beethoven the Man Revealed
38
Sat 30 + Sun 31 May
Scottish Opera: The Pop-up Opera Roadshow
Sun 31 May
The Massed Band of HM’s Royal Marines
A Horsecross of a different colour... Classical
Talks and Events + Film
Kids and Families
Music
Join In
Visual Art
Drama
Dance
6
7 15
JUN
Sun 7 Jun
The 2015 Scottish Natural Bodybuilding Championships
38
Fri 12 Jun
Patricia Routledge: A Life in Musical Theatre
39
Sat 13 Jun
Treacherous Orchestra
15
Sun 14 Jun
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
16
Wed 17 Jun
RSNO: Notes From Scotland Competition Final
8
Thu 18 Jun
Perth Youth Theatre S3-4 Showcase
31
Fri 19 Jun
Autism Youth Showcase
31
Fri 19 Jun
Perth Youth Theatre S1-S2: The Wandering
31
Sat 20 Jun
Horsecross Young Playwright’s Showcase
31
Sat 20 Jun
Perth Youth Theatre S5-S6: Reproduction
31
Sat 20 Jun
Horsecross Youth Music Showcase
31
Sun 21 Jun
Perth Youth Theatre Juniors Showcase
31
Sun 21 Jun
Horsecross Youth Dance Showcase
31
Tue 23 - Sat 27 Jun
Great Expectations
24
Sat 27 Jun
Hup
34
Sun 28 Jun
Perth Piano Sundays: Alasdair Beatson in Recital
2
Sat 4 Jul
Funbox Presents: Pirates and Princesses
34
Mon 6 Jul
Horsecross Junior Summer School: Once Upon a Time...
29
Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jul
Horsecross Senior Summer School: Pitch Per(th)fect
29
Tue 14 - Sat 18 Jul
Calamity Jane
22 29
JUL Tue 28 Jul
Join In Taster Day
Wed 29 Jul
NYOS Symphony Orchestra
8
Thu 30 Jul - Sun 2 Aug
Southern Fried
17
Wed 5 - Sat 8 Aug
Kevin Bridges SOLD OUT
39
Sat 22 Aug
The Absolute Elvis Show
16
Sun 23 Aug
The Scottish Bead Fair
39
Mon 31 Aug
Perth Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
8
AUG
SEP
Wed 2 Sep
Richard Thompson Electric Trio
16
Fri 4 - Sat 5 Sep
Janis Joplin: Full Tilt
26
Sun 6 Sep
Die Walküre
9
Fri 11 - Sat 19 Sep
10th Anniversary Celebrations
20 34
Mon 14 - Wed 16 Sep
Dinosaur Zoo
Thu 17 Sep
Nicola Benedetti
9
Fri 18 Sep
BBC SSO with Alison Balsom
20
Sat 19 Sep
Ross Ainslie and Patsy Reid
20
COMING SOONNicola Benedetti Residency Fri 23 - Sun 25 Oct
Passion served in every bite
Visit the striking Glassrooms CafĂŠ for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and pre-show meals. All freshly prepared by Head Chef, Martin Buchan, using only the finest local ingredients.
Open Mon - Sat: 10am - 4.30pm Pre-show meals: 5pm – 7.30pm
Cafe at perth concert hall 01738 477724
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