Perth Concert Hall + Perth Theatre Autumn/Winter 2018

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It’s the Year of Young People in Scotland and to celebrate we are presenting a special series of children’s shows which includes BambinO a new opera for those up to 18 months, Martha, Black Beauty, and a new shortened version of Macbeth called Is this a Dagger? and Barrowland Ballet’s Tiger Tale. There is Christmas fun from The Polar Bears Go Up! and our new family Panto Snow White and the Seven Dames – yes that’s right – Seven Dames!

We commemorate the centenary of the end of the first world war with the final part of the 306 Trilogy made with the National Theatre of Scotland - The 306: Dusk, Sound&Fury’s Charlie Ward and No Man’s Land a Celtic Sessions evening dedicated to music from or about the Great War. Marti Pellow, Elkie Brooks, Richard Thompson, The Proclaimers, The Osmonds, Karen Matheson and 10cc are just some of the great artists we have coming to Perth. The Monday Night Thing in our Joan Knight Studio includes a range of award-winning Scottish musicians and international artists from Ireland and USA. In a Scottish exclusive, Peter Donohoe will play a complete cycle of Mozart Piano Sonatas as part of the Perth Piano Sundays series.

Mondays will, in association with BBC Radio 3, offer a feast of lunchtime concerts including Scottish Ensemble and the Dunedin Consort. Our Perth Concert Series also brings evenings of Debussy and Bruckner by BBC SSO, RSNO playing Beethoven Five and the SCO with Nicola Benedetti.

Contents Classical 4 – 14 Christmas Shows 15 Dance 16 – 17 Kids and Families 18 – 21 Join In 22 – 23 Theatre 26 – 31 Music 32 – 47

The irrepressible Sarah Millican leads our Comedy offering, which also features Jason Manford, Mock the Week’s Stuart Francis and our own Scottish rising star Daniel Sloss.

Comedy 48 – 49

Once again, we are working with the Southbank Centre in London to bring you the WOW Festival in September celebrating women and girls, and their achievements and obstacles and Young People take centre stage at UnCon 2.0 a celebration of Scotland’s young artists.

Check our Join In pages for lots of opportunities to get active or participate and don’t forget to take a moment to relax over coffee in one of our two café bars.

Film 50 – 51

Mike Griffiths Interim Chief Executive, Horsecross Arts David Barbour, Marco Borggreve, William Knight, Justin Barton, Tim Klöcker, IMG Artists, Rayfield Allied, Steve Double, Jeff Gunnell, James Mollison, Thomas Grøndahl, Wasin Prasertlap, Kaupo Kikkas, Cameron Leask, Snowman Enterprises, Paul Hampartsoumian, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Sean Purser, Mark Owens, David Gillanders, Pawel Spolnicki, David Kaptein, iGROOVER Photography, Terje Holm, Rob McDougall, David Cantwell, David De Lossy, Murdo MacLeod, Archie Mcfarlane, Tom Hull, Graeme Hart, Matt Grayson, Capilo, Scott DW Smith, Lisa Munro, Jennie Baillie and Dr Ernest C. Withers.

Talks and Events 51 – 53 Contemporary Art 54 – 55

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Lunchtime Concerts 1pm | Perth Concert Hall

Tickets: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £9; concessions £8 After 12 noon on day of concert: £10; no concessions Add soup and a sandwich for just £3.75 (book until 11am on the day)

PerthPiano Sundays Sep - Dec 2018 Perth Concert Hall

Peter Donohoe Mozart Cycle I Sun 30 Sep: 3pm

Sonata No 4 in E flat major K282 ‘Cosi’ Sonata No 13 in B flat major K333 ‘Linz’ Sonata No 1 in C major K279 Sonata No 14 in C minor K457 ‘Tragic’ Sonata No 9 in D major K311 ‘Hunt’ In a project exclusive to Perth the great British pianist Peter Donohoe performs all of Mozart’s piano Sonatas over four concerts. They offer a journey through Mozart’s amazing musical development and range from the utterly charming to the heartrendingly emotional. Peter Donohoe has added his own epithets to the pieces which highlight their character.

Dunedin Consort Bach's Musical Offering

Quatuor Arod

Mon 17 Sep: 1pm

Webern Attahir Schumann

John Butt, director and speaker

Scottish Ensemble Mon 8 Oct: 1pm Mozart Brahms

Clarinet Quintet Clarinet Quintet

Matthew Hunt, clarinet

Vision String Quartet Mon 15 Oct: 1pm Ligeti

Schubert

String Quartet No 1 String Quartet No 12 in C minor D703 'Quartettsatz' Ravel String Quartet in F major Op 35

Mon 12 Nov: 1pm Langsamer Satz Al Asr String Quartet No 1

Elena Fischer-Dieskau Piano Recital Mon 26 Nov: 1pm Brahms Six Pieces Op 118 Ravel 'une barque sur l'ocean' Bortkiewicz Etudes 6,7,8,9,10 Liszt 'Dante’ Sonata

Mon 10 Dec: 1pm Beethoven Zemlinsky

Sun 28 Oct: 3pm Schumann Schumann Schubert

Kinderszenen Kreisleriana Impromptus Op 90 & 142

A fantastic debut for Perth Piano Sundays. One of the great musicians of the last 30 years Viktoria Postnikova performs worldwide in all the major halls and concert series. She is an extraordinary pianist whose performances of great music by Schumann and Schubert will light up Perth Concert Hall. Schumann was a huge admirer of the music of Schubert and the pairing of the two will offer a remarkable insight into the piano music of the early 19th century.

Sun 2 Dec: 3pm

Trio Trio

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Viktoria Postnikova

Peter Donohoe Mozart Cycle II

Clarinet and Cello Trios

Maximilio Martin, clarinet Philip Higham, cello Julian Milford, piano

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Some of the world’s finest players visit Perth for this exceptional series of piano concerts on a Sunday afternoon.

TICKETS & INFORMATION £23.50, £19.50, £15.50; concessions £21.50, £17.50, £13.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); under 26s/students £5.

Save 25% when you buy for 4 or more concerts and 30% for 6 or more.

Book a traditional two-course Sunday carvery before the concert for £12.50 (spaces limited)

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Sonata No 17 in B flat major K570 Sonata No 2 in F major K280 ‘Marche Funebre’ Sonata No 10 in C major K330 ‘Linz’ Sonata No 6 in D K284 ‘Dürnitz’ This concert is the second in Peter Donohoe’s Mozart cycle where the pianist himself has added his own nicknames to underline the character of the music.

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Perth Concert Series Perth Concert Hall Tickets & Information

£28.50, £25.50, £22.50, £19.50, £14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); Students/Young Scot cardholders £6 Under 16s FREE (two per paying adult, additional u16 tickets £6) Book for all six concerts and save 25% £123, £109.50, £96, £82.50, £60 (inc £1.50 booking fee per subscription)

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Debussy’s ‘La Mer' Fri 23 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Debussy Nocturnes Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand Debussy Prélude a l'après midi d'un faune Debussy La Mer Joaquín Achúcarro, piano RCS Voices Thomas Dausgaard, conductor 100 years after his death in 1918, Debussy's La Mer is surely the most poetic seascape ever painted for an orchestra. This centenary celebration opens with Nocturnes - Impressionist paintings, transformed into ravishing sound and includes the Prélude whose unprecedented sensuality scandalised Belle Epoque Paris.

But there's darkness as well as light: Thomas Dausgaard joins Joaquín Achúcarro in the brooding concerto that Debussy's compatriot Ravel created for a pianist who'd lost an arm in the Great War.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Vilde Frang plays Beethoven Violin Concerto

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Søndergård conducts Poulenc's Gloria

Wed 26 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Thu 8 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Nielsen Helios Overture Sibelius Symphony No 3 Beethoven Violin Concerto

Prokofiev Symphony No 1 Classical Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 Johnston Three movements from All Those Men Who Marched Away Poulenc Gloria

Fri 22 Feb: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Thomas Søndergård , conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano Elin Rombo, soprano Glasgow Cambiata RSNO Chorus Frikki Walker, director, Glasgow Cambiata Gergory Batsleer, chorus director, RSNO Chorus

Carolin Widmann, violin Ilan Volkov, conductor

Vilde Frang, violin Enrique Mazzola, conductor What a way to open a season! A melting pot of musical, artistic and creative wealth delivered by Enrique Mazzola - an Italian full of passion and life, and a happy, sunny character. Sibelius's Third Symphony oozes with desperate intensity while Nielsen's Helios is a vivid musical evocation of sunshine shimmering and glittering on the sea.

The warmth continues with one of Norway's brightest stars Vilde Frang, who joins for Beethoven's noble Violin Concerto.

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Poulenc's Gloria is a celebration - an exuberant shout of joy from a composer who'd seen the best and worst of the 20th century. It's the inspiring finish to a concert that features two irresistible Russian masterpieces by Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky (with the brilliant Alexander Gavrylyuk as soloist), but also, at its heart, a new piece from Ken Johnston as we commemorate the anniversary of WWI, featuring the superb young singers of Glasgow Cambiata. In collaboration with Poppyscotland

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Bruckner Symphony No 7 C.P.E. Bach Symphony in E flat major Wq 179 Stravinsky Violin Concerto Bruckner Symphony No 7 in E major

The first thing you sense is a quiet shimmer in the air. And then, like some vast mountain rising from the clouds, the opening melody of Bruckner's Seventh Symphony soars majestically towards the heavens. Bruckner said it came to him in a dream, played by an angel - but when Ilan Volkov brings his searching musical intelligence and emotional insight to bear on this monumental 'cathedral in sound', the results might well be revelatory. Two contrasting - but equally inventive - masterpieces set the scene: an ebullient little symphony from JS Bach's son Carl Phillip Emmanuel, and the witty, electrically-charged Violin Concerto that Stravinsky intended to be unplayable. No fear on that score from our soloist Carolin Widmann.

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Benedetti Plays Mozart Violin Concertos Nos 3 & 5 Wed 3 Apr: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall The Quilter Cheviot Benedetti Series Mozart Mozart Anna Clyne Mozart

Violin Concerto No 3 in G Symphony No 35 'Haffner' Within her Arms Violin Concerto No 5 in A 'Turkish'

Nicola Benedetti, violin/director Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, violin/director Benedetti play-directs two Mozart Violin Concertos with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

These lovely pieces are perfect for her: Mozart probably wrote them for himself to play on his many tours and needless to say, he made sure they had all you could wish for in a showpiece.

Anna Clyne's Within her Arms has been compared to Barber's Adagio for Strings for its radiance and intensity - a moving contrast to Mozart's youthful high spirits. Brilliant, tuneful, rhythmic, exotic, that's what 'Turkish' meant to Mozart, and his violin concerto is a joyous showstopper for Scotland's favourite violinist.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Beethoven Five Thu 2 May: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Beethoven Coriolan Overture Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp Beethoven Symphony No 5 Katherine Bryan, flute Pippa Tunnell, harp Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor 'Da-da-da-daaa!': everyone knows the first four notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Now's your chance to hear the rest - and it's gripping: a no-holds-barred emotional struggle from tragedy to triumph, in some of the most dramatic music ever written. It's perfect for our inspirational guest conductor Nathalie Stutzmann. First, though, comes something a bit gentler, as the RSNO's Principal Flute Katherine Bryan and harpist Pippa Tunnell perform Mozart's elegant - but deliciously witty - Concerto for Flute and Harp.

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Russian State

Symphony Orchestra Wed 17 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £32, £28, £20; concessions £30, £26, £18 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) under 26s/students/Young Scot cardholders £6

Russian State Opera presents

Carmen

Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite Prokofiev Violin Concerto No 1 Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 Chloë Hanslip, violin Valentin Uryupin, conductor

Tue 2 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

A fantastic evening of rich Russian romanticism with a great international orchestra. Rachmaninov's second symphony wears its heart on its sleeve with lush melodies and one of the most gorgeous slow movements ever composed. Chloë Hanslip plays Prokofiev's ravishing first violin concerto and the programme is rounded off with the yearning beauty of a suite of movements Tchaikovsky's evergreen Swan Lake.

£31, £29, £26, £22.50; concessions £29, £27, £25, £21.50; 2 u16s free, additional u16s £17.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

'Hanslip impresses by her sheer involvement in the music, and also through the different colours, intensities, vibratos and dynamics that she produces, so perfectly judged as not to be questioned' International Record Review

Music by Georges Bizet Sung in French with English Surtitles Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.

Russian State Opera returns with the powerful and dramatic production of Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet's most popular opera.

Don José, a naïve soldier falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. 'always top-quality productions from this producer' Stage Talk Magazine

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Perth Chamber Music Society St John’s Kirk Tickets: £13.50; East of Scotland Music Club members £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Students and disabled £3. Buy all 6 concerts and pay £55.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee); concessions £13.50

Scottish Opera Opera Highlights Sat 20 Oct: 7.45pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

Raphael Wallfisch and John York Mon 1 Oct: 7.30pm Pomegranate Trio Fri 16 Nov: 7.30pm Maxwell String Quartet Tue 4 Dec: 7.30pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre Navarra String Quartet Wed 16 Jan: 7.30pm Duo Jacchini (Cello Duo) Mon 18 Feb: 7.30pm Arctic Winds Wed 6 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Symphony Orchestra

£14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); u26s £5 Opera Highlights takes four singers and a pianist across the country for an evening of operatic treasures and great company. Daisy Evans' staging interprets a wonderfully engaging playlist including Verdi, Mozart and Donizetti - linked with new compositions by Scottish Opera Composer in Residence Samuel Bordoli. Sofia Troncoso (Scottish Opera Emerging Artist 2018/19), Sarah Champion, Richard Pinkstone and Dawid Kimberg are joined by former Emerging Artist repetiteur Jonathon Swinard at the piano. Supported by The Friends of Scottish Opera

Sat 10 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £14; concessions £12 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Butterworth Beethoven Brahms

Perth Symphony Orchestra will be paying tribute to the centenary of the end of World War One with George Butterworth's A Shropshire Lad opening their November concert. The orchestra will then be joined by Angus Ramsay (violin), Sarah Harrington (cello) and Scott Mitchell (piano) to tackle Beethoven's Triple Concerto - the only concerto Beethoven completed for more than one solo instrument.

The second half of the concert will present Brahms Symphony No 4.

Russell Watson Canzoni d'Amore Sun 4 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £47.50, £42.50, £37.50; no concessions (inc. £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Perth Choral Society presents

An Evening with Verdi

Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK's best-selling classical crossover artist of all time. To date, his illustrious career has included performances for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Following a series of sell-out performances in 2015-16, 'The People's Tenor' returns to the stage with his brand-new show Canzoni d'Amore. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell Watson continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

Sun 9 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£16.50; concessions £14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) u12 free when accompanied by a paying adult Soprano, Judith Howarth Tenor, John Findon City of Perth Sinfonia, Conductor Peter Rutterford Perth Choral Society is pleased to announce that Judith Howarth, ‘one of the most sought-after sopranos in Europe’ and John Findon, ‘a tenor of international renown’ will join them in a wonderful evening of operatic choruses and arias from the greatest of Italian opera composers - Giuseppe Verdi. The programme includes famous choruses from: La Traviata, Nabucco, Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, Aida and more… culminating with the final Libera Me from Verdi’s Requiem.

‘he sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ The New York Times

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A Shropshire Lad Triple Concerto Symphony No 4

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Scottish Ensemble Sat 8 Dec: 7.30pm | St John's Kirk £15.50; under 26s £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); students £7; unemployed £5; under 16s free Flickering candlelight, atmospheric architecture, and music of illumination, reflection and warmth…

Guitar Concerto in D major, RV 93 Vivaldi J. S. Bach Chorale Prelude (from The Art of Fugue) Concerto Grosso in G minor Corelli

(Christmas Concerto) Vasks Musica Adventus Holst Intermezzo (from St. Paul's Suite) Scottish Ensemble's advent concert pairs glowing candles with music of hidden depths. Renaissance and Baroque works sit alongside lingering contemporary sounds that will stay with you long after the concert. The UK's leading string orchestra will be joined by the talented Sean Shibe on classical guitar. Recently graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the BBC New Generation artist has been turning heads at high-profile concerts and music festivals and, in May 2018, won a prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society award.

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RSNO Christmas Concert featuring

The Snowman

Handel's Messiah

Wed 19 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£30.50, £24,50, £18.50; concessions* £16.50, £13.50, £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Tue 18 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall £24.50, £19.50, £14.50; concessions £22.50, £17.50, £12.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); under 26s/students/Young Scot cardholders £6

Matthew Hamilton, conductor Jamie MacDougall, presenter RSNO Chorus Gregory Batsleer, chorusmaster

Sarah Power, soprano James Laing, counter-tenor James Way, tenor Matthew Brook, bass John Butt, conductor

We're walking in the air… It isn't Christmas until The Snowman has taken you on his magical journey through the winter sky. Enjoy this special showing of the festive classic on the large screen, accompanied live by the RSNO and narrated by our guest presenter Jamie MacDougall.

Perfect for the whole family, join us for our Christmas party filled with seasonal favourites, carols old and new - and, of course, a chance for everyone to sing along!

Sponsored by *concession price applies to: students, under 26s, unemployed, disabled and carers

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Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Handel's Messiah. Not just the 'Hallelujah Chorus' but a wonderful kaleidoscopic evening of thrilling choruses and beautiful arias. All of this brought to you by the Dunedin Consort who are now one of the go-to groups in the world for Handel. It is a real pleasure to welcome them back to Perth. 'it was beautifully sung. Choral lines were buoyant, finely balanced and crystal-clear, with all the fugal passages exactingly precise and the criss-crossing coloratura immaculately in place. The solo quartet, meanwhile, was exceptionally strong' The Guardian

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ChildLine Christmas Concert

Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Viennese New Year Gala

Thu 6 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £14 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); u16s £5.50

Sat 5 Jan: 3pm | Perth Concert Hall

The annual Perth ChildLine Christmas Concert is organised by the NSPCC and Perth & Kinross Council Education & Children's Services. Now in its seventeenth year, the evening promises to entertain and get you into the festive spirit. The Perth & Kinross Instrumental Music Service will present a variety of ensembles including Perth Youth Orchestra, Bands and Choirs to provide a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols and popular classics.

£29, £25.50, £22.50, £19.50, £15; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Smetana Dvořák Strauss Strauss Strauss

The Bartered Bride Overture Slavonic Dances The Blue Danube Waltz Radetsky March Tritsch-Tratsch Polka

Welcome 2019 in sparkling style with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra! New Year simply would not be complete without your favourite Viennese Waltzes and Polkas, including The Blue Danube, Radetsky March and Tritsch-Tratsch Polka.

Kilgraston School presents

Portraits of Christmas Fri 7 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall

Along with some favourite violin solos from the exquisite Stephanie Gonley, young British conductor Duncan Ward adds a Bohemian twist with folk-inspired music from Smetana's sparkling comic opera The Bartered Bride and Slavonic Dances by Dvořák.

£11.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) When we think about Christmas, our mind brings us mental ‘snapshots’ of the season: a beautiful Christmas tree, a Bing Crosby record, the smell of mulled wine from the kitchen, and the warmth of a family gathering. Through music and drama, we will re-create some of the original ‘Portraits of Christmas’ on stage: Portraits of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the Shepherds and the Wise Men.

Collection in aid of Marie Curie

Strathallan School presents

A Musical Showcase Sat 8 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall Free but ticketed (tickets must be booked in advance)

Accelerando

A spectacular showcase of musical talent from Strathallan School. Featuring over 200 musicians from our Orchestra, Pipe Band, Rock Bands, Choirs and many more that are certain to keep you entertained and get you in the Christmas mood.

If you love classical music at Perth Concert Hall, show your support by joining Accelerando.

For more information call Rachael or Thomas on 01738 477749.

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Rip It Up

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents

The Nutcracker

Starring Harry Judd, Louis Smith and Aston Merrygold

Mon 19 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians

Wed 19 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£31, £29, £26, £22.50; concessions: £29, £27, £25, £21.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

£39, £31.50, £24; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) VIP Meet And Greet package*: £101.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite, directed and choreographed by the former award winning Bolshoi Ballet soloist, Konstantin Uralsky.

This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world.

It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.

*VIP package includes: Best Seats, VIP Laminate, Programme. Meet and Greet with Harry, Aston and Louis Following the success of Rip It Up Dancing Through The 50's, acclaimed as the most exciting Strictly Come Dancing spin-off tour ever, Rip It Up brings the soundtrack of the 1960s to life in an explosion of song and dance!

Flawless presents Chase The Dream The REBOOT

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought in this highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and Louis Smith MBE and people's champion Aston Merrygold are the ultimate boy band of dance.

Backed by the Rip It Up band and a stunning cast, they will dance to songs from British and US legends including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and more.

Fri 7 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £26.50; concessions £24 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Stars of the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 & 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance Championships, Flawless came to the fore on TV's Britain's Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since.

This high energy, acrobat-fused, FEEL GOOD, family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the "Intergalactic Dream Ship".

The passengers realise that with every dream comes a DARK reality and must battle to complete the journey or risk their minds being trapped in the Realm of Dreams.

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Redbridge Arts presents

Is This A Dagger?

The Story of Macbeth

by Andy Cannon and William Shakespeare

Fri 14 Sep: 7pm Perth Theatre

Scottish Opera, Manchester International Festival & Improbable co-production

BambinO Fri 14 + Sat 15 Sep: 10am + 11.30am Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

£13.50 adult and baby (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); additional adults £7

Catherine Wheels present

Martha

by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood

Sat 15 Sep: 1.30pm Perth Theatre £12.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Who is Martha?

Martha lives by the sea…

Aimed at babies aged 6 to Martha lives alone… Martha £12.50; concessions £10.50 18 months, BambinO is a doesn’t need anyone… (inc £1.50 booking fee) celebration of the possibilities She is stubborn, eccentric and of music and the power of the By the pricking of my thumbs, highly independent. infant imagination. The colourful Who are Martha’s friends? something wicked this way and interactive work reinvents comes.... Macbeth is a gory, Not her next door neighbour. bloody and darkly wonderful tale the world of opera for children Not her helpful postman. at an age when their minds of one man and his pursuit of Nor her secret admirer from power. In Is This A Dagger? The are wide open to new sounds, across the bay. One day Martha Story of Macbeth, Andy Cannon images and experiences. Babies has an unexpected visitor and are free to explore during the distils the essence of this epic her life will never be the same performance, engaging with the again. play into a one-man, one-hour performers and each other. version, making it appealing Age guidance: 4+ for audiences young and old.

Age guidance: 6 – 18 months A perfect introduction for and their carers newcomers to this wicked tale, and a fresh take on it for Shakespeare aficionados.

Age guidance: 8+

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Barrowland Ballet presents

Tiger Tale

Barrowland Ballet presents

Playful Tiger

Tue 2 Oct: 7pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

Wed 3 Oct: 6pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

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£7.50; carers £5

A daughter who longs for someone to play with; a mother who has forgotten what it's like to go outside; a father frustrated by the monotony of daily routine. A family’s world is turned upside down when a tiger comes to visit. It is chaotic; it is dangerous but an awful lot of FUN, as their guest slowly makes them remember what it is they love about one another. Enjoy the thrill of sitting right up close to the action as the set transforms into an explosion of colour and movement with the chance to explore the set at the end.

A troubled family's world turns upside down when a tiger visits. It's chaotic, it's wild but brilliantly fun.

Interacting directly with the audience Playful Tiger tells the story through the eyes of the child, with a focus on sensory engagement. Playfulness within the work creates space for a two-way response between audience and performers.

Playful Tiger is specifically created for people with profound autism, who are mainly non-verbal.

‘enthralling and enchanting. One word describes the experience. Joyous.' Dublin Examiner

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Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company

The Polar Bears and Unicorn present

by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood

Wed 12 - Sun 23 Dec | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

The Polar Bears Go Up!

Black Beauty Sat 13 Oct: 11am + 2pm Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

£12.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) The Polar Bears are moving up in the world.

They've lost their balloon and they need to get it back. It's time to get up, step up, climb up, jump up. One thing's for sure, the only way is up!

£12.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) From the cosy horsebox they call home, Andy and Andy take the bit firmly between their teeth and tell the classic tale of Black Beauty as you've never seen it before. Saddle up, jump on and gallop headlong into a story where loneliness gives way to hope, friends become heroes, and courage saves the day. Blending storytelling, music and puppetry, this vibrant re-telling of Black Beauty offers fun and adventure for fans of the book, classic TV show and those brand new to the tale, and is sure to warm your heart during the coldest of winter nights. Age guidance: 5+

These lovable Polar Bears are intrepid explorers, famous for their wild expeditions. This time they'll be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race up to space. Of course, they'll stop for sandwiches on the way! The Polar Bears Go Up is non-verbal and deaf friendly.

Wed 12 Dec

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'delivered with charm, wit and a sense of wonder' **** The Stage

Thu 20 Dec

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Age guidance: 2-5 years

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FUNBOX presents

Once Upon A Christmas

Sun 30 Dec: 12pm + 3pm Perth Concert Hall Early Bird £12.50 (until Thu 31 Aug), £16; Parent & baby under 12 months £18; Family and group discounts available, contact box office for details.

Fe-fi-fo-fum, our keys are gone and there’s worse to come! All your favourite fairytales are going wrong and it’s up to the Funbox gang to make sure everyone lives happily ever after! Packed with singalong favourites like Old King Cole and Ye Canny Shove Yer Granny Aff A Bus, festive classics like Jingle Bells and brand new songs, Once Upon A Christmas is the perfect seasonal treat for all the family. Come dressed for some fairytale festive fun - come as your favourite storybook character and bring a Santa hat!

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Little Stars

Blow and Blast 18+ Saturdays 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 10 Nov | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Workshop: £15 per session Blow and Blast Band: £10 per session

The Space 1, Perth Theatre £3 per workshop or buy* all 10 and get the last one free Join us for creative play in our fun-filled workshops which include drama, singing and dancing activities which are tailored to engage and inspire. New specially tailored sessions for Dads and Grandparents to come along and play with your children, building confidence and providing take-home activities.

Little Stars: Baby* Fridays 14 Sep – 5 Oct, 26 Oct – 7 Dec: 11am – 11.45am

Little Stars: Pre School* Fridays 14 Sep – 5 Oct, 26 Oct – 7 Dec: 3.45pm – 4.30pm

Little Stars: Baby (Dad's Day) (0-2yrs) Saturdays 6 + 27 Oct, 10 + 24 Nov: 1.15pm – 2pm

Little Stars: Pre-School (Dad's Day) Saturdays 6 + 27 Oct, 10 + 24 Nov: 2.15pm – 3pm

Little Stars: Baby (Grandparents Day) (0-2yrs) Wednesdays 3 + 24 Oct, 7 + 21 Nov: 2pm-2.45pm

Little Stars: Pre-School (Grandparents Day) Wednesdays 3 + 24 Oct, 7 + 21 Nov: 3pm-3.45pm

New Adult Class 18+

Places are limited so book early. Please note you must provide your own instrument.

Let’s Dance Thursdays 16 Aug – 20 Dec: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Strathearn Community Campus, Crieff Free

Horsecross Voices 18+ Wednesdays 3 Oct – 28 Nov: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall £4.50; concessions £3.50 or buy all 9 for £36; concessions £27 A fun, informal singing group for adults.

No previous singing experience or music reading is required.

Wed 3 Oct: songs from around the world with Bill Henderson Wed 10 Oct: Scots Song with Corrina Hewat Wed 17 Oct: to be announced Wed 24 Oct: Proclaimers with Debra Salem Wed 31 Oct-21 Nov (4 week block): Lost Carols with Debbie Armour Wed 28 Nov: Christmas Sharing

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Easy/Improvers Woodwind Workshop (fl, ob, cl, bn only) Blow & Blast Wind Band Intermediate Woodwind Workshop (fl, ob, cl, bn only)

Tuesdays 14 Aug – 18 Dec: 10.15am – 11.15am Life Centre, William Street, Blairgowrie

(formerly Strictly)

This class was a sellout success last term.

Now back on a weekly basis. An adult dance class that explores different dance styles such as; jazz, Broadway, salsa, tango, swing, disco and much more.!! It isn’t a strictly class – no partner required - but does share the same fun and change of styles as Strictly.

10.30am - 12.30pm 1pm - 2.30pm 3pm - 5pm

Tuesdays 14 Aug – 18 Dec: 6pm-7pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Keeeep Dancing!

Fridays 14 Sep – 9 Nov + 30 Nov – 21 Dec: 7.15pm - 8.45pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Buy all 13 dates for £58.50; concessions £45.50

A range of workshops offering easy and intermediate level ensemble playing for adult learners/returners on wind instruments. Build your skills and confidence in a light-hearted, friendly and informative environment.

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Dance classes for adults with learning or physical disabilities. In collaboration with Kinnoull Day Opportunities Perth and Kinross Council and Building Bridges, Crieff Supported by Bank of Scotland Foundation

Let’s Dance for Kids Saturdays 15 Sep – 15 Dec: 3.15pm – 4.15pm The Space, Perth Theatre Free For secondary school aged children with learning or physical disabilities. For more information please contact Peter Royston 01738 477730.

Supported by Event Scotland Year of Young People 2018

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WOW Perth 2018

UNCON 2.0

28 -30 September, Perth Theatre

CELEBRATING SCOTLAND’S YOUNG ARTISTS

WOW - Women of the World Perth is part of a global network of festivals that celebrates women and girls, highlights their achievements and looks at the obstacles they still face across the world. WOW Perth will bring together women and girls, and the men and boys who support them, from the communities of Perth and Kinross, Scotland and further afield to speak about how they are making the world a fairer place and why it matters.

FREE ALL-DAY YOUTH ARTS EVENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 0–25 SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER PERTH THEATRE, PH1 5HZ

DANCE FILM LITERATURE LIVE MUSIC THEATRE PERFORMANCES POETRY TALKS VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS #TTSUncon Hosted by

As part of

Supported by

Southbank Centre's WOW - Women of the World festival returns to Perth for a second year!

Day pass: £12 | £9 concession Weekend pass: £20 | £16 concession all tickets inclusive of £1.50 booking fee

WOW Perth 2018 is packed full of topical debate, hands on workshops and plenty of fun.

Highlights include Elaine Miller's comedy show Gusset Grippers, discussions around mental health, economics and raising boys, a workshop on how to navigate online spaces, Suffrajitsu: a celebration of our Suffragette sisters with a side of self defence, speed mentoring, our WOW marketplace, pop up performances and lots lots more.

With thanks to

For details on the full programme check out horsecross.co.uk/festivals/wow-women-of-the-world-festival-perth-2018

@perthwow #WOWPerth funded by

BOOK NOW — horsecross.co.uk/whats-on #UNCON 2.0 is the second youth-led Unconvention hosted by the National Youth Arts Advisory Group

SPIRIT OF 2012 INVESTING IN HAPPINESS

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A National Theatre of Scotland and Perth Theatre production, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW

The 306: Dusk Written by Oliver Emanuel Composed by Gareth Williams Directed by Wils Wilson

Wed 10 - Sat 27 Oct | Perth Theatre Fuel presents Sound&Fury’s

Wed 10 – Fri 12 Oct: 7.30pm £15, £13, £11; concessions £12, £11, £10 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Sat 13 Oct: 7.30pm £23, £21, £12; concessions £21, £19, £10; student/ YoungScot/under 26s £12, £11, £10 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Tue 16 – Sat 20 Oct + Wed 24** – Sat 27 Oct: 7.30pm, Thu 18, Sat 20 + Sat 27 Oct: 2pm* + Sun 21 Oct: 3pm £23, £21, £12; concessions £21, £19, £10, student/Young Scot/ under 26s £12, £11, £10 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Tue 23 + Thu 25 Oct: 10.30am £21.50, £18.50, £11.50; concessions £19.50, £16.50, £9.50, Student/young scot under 26 £11.50,£10.50, £9.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) 2018. Armistice Day. A pregnant school teacher on a trip to the battlefields goes AWOL in a wood whilst on a personal mission of remembrance.

An injured veteran of the Iraq war relives the nightmare of battle. A blindfolded soldier wakes up after 100 years to hear the birds singing once more…

The 306: Dusk is a new piece of music theatre about memory and forgetting, friendship and betrayal, exploring what the Great War means to us today. From the 2-minute silence at 11am to dusk that same day, three disparate characters, a string quartet and a choir of voices from the past and present will show how our world is shaped by the war to end all wars.

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The 306: Dusk is co-commissioned with 14-18 NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary and is the concluding part of the 306 Trilogy, following 2016’s premiere The 306: Dawn, and last year’s performances of The 306: Day. The 306: Dusk is funded by the Gannochy Trust, and supported by the Forteviot Charitable Trust and The Cross Trust ~ concessions apply to senior/ disabled/ students/ young scot/ under 26/ 16 and under *BSL **Relaxed Performance

Age guidance: 14+

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Charlie Ward Mon 15 - Thu 18 Oct: every 30 mins from 10am – 2pm + 3pm – 6pm + Fri 19 Oct: every 30 mins from 10am - 2pm + 3pm - 5pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre £5 Sound&Fury’s intimate, immersive and immensely powerful sound installation places audiences in the heart of a makeshift wartime hospital, where an unlikely therapy brings solace and comfort to those injured on the battlefield.

Some say that British soldiers in the trenches held up cardboard cut-outs of Charlie Chaplin’s tramp in the hope that the enemy would die laughing. But as the carnage of war set in, Chaplin’s image was put to a different use. To boost morale, medical staff arranged for Chaplin films to be shown for the bedridden, with the ward’s ceiling serving as the silver screen.

Using their distinctive style – total darkness, minimal lighting and immersive sound design – Sound&Fury’s Charlie Ward is a sound installation lasting around 15 minutes and presented to audiences of just 10 people at each performance.

Co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW with support from Wellcome Trust and Fuel. Charlie Ward premiered in summer 2014, as part of 14-18 NOW, at the Cinema Museum in London.. Age guidance: 12+

MAKE YOUR MARK Name a seat in Perth’s beautifully restored Edwardian theatre or world-class concert hall – the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas. For more information call Rachael or Thomas on 01738 477749 or email development@horsecross.co.uk.

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Raw Material and Pachamama Productions in association with Regular Music present

Glasgow Girls Conceived for the stage & directed by Cora Bissett. Book by David Greig.

Wed 30 Jan – Sun 3 Feb | Perth Theatre Wed 30 Jan – Sat 2 Feb: 7.30pm Thu 31 Jan: 10.30am, Sat 2 Feb: 2pm + Sun 3 Feb: 3pm £23, £21, £12; concessions £21, £19, £10; student/ young scot/under 26s £12, £11, £10

Robert C Kelly by arrangement with The Dolls Presents

The Dolls Dragged Up Thu 8 - Sat 10 Nov: 2.30pm, 7.30pm, 8pm Perth Theatre £32.50, £29.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Just when you thought it was safe to pack away the TENA Lady’s, THEY’RE BACK! The tan has barely faded from Agnes and Sadie’s thick skin and they’re in trouble again! A journey back to clubland, a hold up and a dodgy club owner sends the Dolls on a crazy adventure of qween sized proportions! Mistaken identities and dirty secrets abound. Will the gallus gals be able to keep up with who’s who? Will long brewing family tensions be resolved? Will their dormant disco dancing skillz save them? Bring yer pals and have yer clitoris allsorts at the ready!

The life-affirming, song-and-dance-filled musical drama, based on the true story of seven teenagers, whose lives change forever when their friend and her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from their home to be deported. The young women take a stand and fight for the rights of their friend and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of asylum-seekers.

This potent political drama uses uplifting songs, music, dance and humour to tell the Glasgow Girls’ tale. Its universal appeal and ecstatic audience response ensured it was a massive hit at Edinburgh Fringe 2016, selling more tickets than any other show in the festival.

Age guidance: 12+

Sponsors

Accelerando Thank you to the music enthusiasts who directly support the future of classical programming at Perth Concert Hall – your contributions really do make all the difference.

Cathy & John Adamson, Dr Blair, Mrs Bowman & Mrs Cochrane, M.C. Boyle, Mrs Brown, Mr Cameron, Mr & Mrs Carson, Raymond Ellis, Mrs Frances Farr, Martin & Petronella Haldane, Iain & Margaret-Anne Halliday, Sue Hendry, Mr & Mrs McLennan, Mr Murray, Colin Peacock, Mrs M P Simpson, Mrs Stake, Maureen Sturrock & Bob Turner, Dr & Mrs Suckling, Rev & Mrs P Thomson, Dr & Mrs Williams and all those who wish to remain anonymous.

The Green Room Thank you to all the supporters who help to ensure a bright future for Perth Theatre. Big or small your gifts make a real difference.

Mrs Bowman, Barrie and Janey Lambie, Sir Ian Lowson BT, Iain G. Mitchell QC, Maureen Sturrock & Bob Turner, James Watt and all those who wish to remain anonymous.

We love to chat!

If you’re interested in supporting our work, we’d love to hear from you. Call Rachael or Thomas on 01738 477749, email development@horsecross.co.uk or write to us at Development, Horsecross Arts, Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ.

Not for the fainthearted or weans under 16!

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Perth Theatre presents

Fri 30 Nov

Fri 30 Nov - Sat 5 Jan | Perth Theatre

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Whistle up your best booing, hissing and singing voices and help Snow White and friends live happily ever after in Perth Theatre's dame-tastic family panto!

Fri 14 Dec

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Thu 3 Jan

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*Audio described and BSL interpreted performance: Sat 29 Dec: 2pm **Relaxed performance: Thu 3 Jan: 2pm

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Snow White never asked to be beautiful. She never asked to be given a name that reduces her to her perfect complexion. It's particularly embarrassing now that she has a bout of acne...

Since her father married that awful witch, she spends hours alone in her room. When her evil stepmother makes her first attempt on Snow White's life, Snow White decides it's time for a change. She's going undercover and in disguise: Snow White, no more! But she still must save her father and regain her kingdom. And all this, while aided and abetted by not one but seven dames who have decided they are taking young Snow White under their bat-wings.

Written by Frances Poet

Directed by Lu Kemp Co-directed by Barrie Hunter 30 Theatre

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Fri 30 Nov: 7pm + Sat 1 Dec: 2pm: £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

OFF PEAK: £19, £17, £11.50; concessions £17, £15; 16 & under £11.50, £10.50, £9.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) PEAK:

£23, £21, £11.50; concessions £21, £19; 16 & under £13.50, £12.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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Cryptic presents

Kathryn Joseph No Support

Mon 17 Sep: 8pm £15; concessions £13 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) (60 minutes) Cryptic collaborates with award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Kathryn Joseph in a poignantly staged performance of her new album, From When I Wake The Want Is. Produced by Marcus Mackay, visualised by Czech body architect, Markéta Kratochvílová, set by James Johnson and lighting by Nich Smith, directed by Josh Armstrong. Age Advisory: 14+

Roddy Woomble plus support

Lightnin’ Willie & The Poorboys

Mon 1 Oct: 8pm

Wolftrain

£17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Having toured the world as frontman of Scottish indie giants, Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter Roddy Woomble recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his debut solo album, My Secret Is My Silence. With his new album, Roddy takes a darker more lo-fi direction held together by his trademark poetic lyrics, "evocative vocals and consummate gift for a tune.”

Katie Whittaker Roberto Cassani and Sings Etta James Owen Nicholson Chris Small Nicky Murray Mon 24 Sep: 8pm £12.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) For the past 10 years, Roberto Cassani has been trying to convince people that good music and humour can live happily in the same songs.

He also plays a mean double bass. He forms a formidably mischievous duo with genius guitarist Owen Nicholson, one of the most recognisable sidemen on the Scottish scene.

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Mon 8 Oct: 8pm £13.50; concessions £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Local singer songwriter Katie Whittaker will sing her heart out to the songbook of one of the most versatile and badass singers that ever lived. Come along and discover the best of Etta James, sung by a great singer in her own right, backed by a hugely talented band, led by the masterful Stuart Nisbet.

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Mon 22 Oct: 8pm £17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) LA-based songwriter, singer and guitarist Lightnin' Willie has a distinctive approach to his music.

It is a compelling, hard swinging brand of blues performed by the self-styled “biggest little band on earth" that blows audiences away wherever they play. Local blues legends Wolftrain open what will be a fantastic night of blues and R&B.

Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert

Zoe Francis & The Jim Mullen Trio: Remembering Blossom Dearie Mon 5 Nov: 8pm £19.50; concessions £17.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Singer-pianist Zoe Francis and her great trio led by multi award-winning guitar legend Jim Mullen take a fresh look at the repertoire of iconic American singer-pianist Blossom Dearie, whose unique vocal style and accompaniment personalised every song she sang. Zoe recently released her Remembering Blossom Dearie album to enthusiastic reviews.

Siobhan Wilson Mon 29 Oct: 8pm £17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Aidan Moffat teams up with fellow Scot, singer and guitarist, RM Hubbert, for new album Here Lies The Body. The record weaves beautiful, spidery guitar work, haunting piano lines, lush strings, delicate percussion, fizzing 808 beats, synth pop, samba, and moments of jazz, while Moffat’s rich voice carries the narrative. They are joined by Siobhan Wilson.

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The Celtic Sessions presents

Blazin' Fiddles with Karen Matheson Sat 1 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £23.50; concessions £21.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Brian Kennedy Mon 12 Nov: 8pm £25; concessions £23 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) A multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, a highly-regarded radio and TV presenter, a Doctor of Letters from University of Ulster, novelist, and Voice of Ireland coach, Brian Kennedy is first and foremost a live performer and songwriter. He has a thriving international fan base and has shared the stage with an extraordinary list of legends.

Daimh Mon 19 Nov: 8pm £15; concessions £13 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Unchallenged champions of straight-in-the-eye Highland music Daimh are Scots Trad Awards Folk Band of the Year. With bagpipes and fiddle

by Angus MacKenzie and Gabe McVarish and fellow founding member Ross Martin on guitar, the band are joined by Murdo Cameron on mandola and accordion and rapidly rising star in the Gaelic firmament, Ellen Macdonald on vocals.

Modern Studies Dante

Blazin' Fiddles celebrate 20 years of touring and recording and are delighted to honour this birthday with a string of special performances throughout Scotland. As a solo performer, Karen has produced four acclaimed solo albums, most recently Urram, a collection of timeless Gaelic songs that evoke the character and atmosphere of Island life.

Mon 26 Nov: 8pm £13.50; concessions £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

'the show built up steam from silkily orchestrated polish to signature fiery overdrive, until the mood resembled a late-night ceilidh' **** The Scotsman

A band from Scotland-via-Lancashire, Modern Studies’ second LP Welcome Strangers earned rave reviews on its release and is set to figure in many Best Of 2018 lists. Another act with a strong Perthshire connection, Dante have been releasing music for almost a decade. Singer/songwriter Seán McLaughlin is becoming recognised as one of Scotland’s most accomplished songwriters.

Robert Pratt For Chimes International proudly presents

The Jimmy Shand Story Starring Brandon McPhee Sun 9 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Emily Smith’s Songs For Christmas

£21; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) The show is a celebration of the life and music of the late Sir Jimmy Shand, a legend of Scottish dance music whose tunes continue to feature in the repertoire of most traditional accordionists and dance bands. Performing the music will be virtuoso Brandon McPhee, with his Scottish Band. Narration by the renowned actor Dave Anderson.

Mon 3 Dec: 8pm £17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) One of Scotland’s very best singers in any genre, Emily Smith brings her annual Christmas show to Perth for the first time. Sing along with traditional carols, tap your toes to upbeat instrumentals or simply close your eyes and let Emily’s evocative voice help you dwell on the joy and peace that Christmas can bring.

Elkie Brooks Sat 15 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £35; concessions £32 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including Pearl's A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It's Over), Don't Cry Out Loud and No More The Fool as well as many more featured on her recent hit album Elkie Brooks - Pearls The Very Best Of. 'still one of the great British voices' The Guardian

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Poppyscotland presents

Walking with Heroes, Centenary Tour: Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

You Win Again elebrating the Music C of the Bee Gees

Sat 22 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Fri 5 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£19.18; concessions £11.11 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

£27.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

This centenary tour and recording is a partnership between the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland. This series includes works by Holst, Shostakovich, John Williams and Karl Jenkins and new compositions and arrangements made especially for the Walking with Heroes recording, as well as soloists and features including the unmistakable skirl of the Pipes! All proceeds from this concert will go to Poppyscotland, and help them provide life-changing support to our Armed Forces community.

Experience the distinct sound of one of the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage, in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Join us on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin', Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, I've Got To Get A Message To You, Too Much Heaven, Islands In The Stream, Grease, If I Can't Have You and many more!

GLK Promotions presents

This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers' incredible legacy is well and truly stayin' alive.

Little Mix Magic

Sun 23 Sep: 3pm | Perth Concert Hall

Little Mix Magic are 4 girls from Glasgow - Nicola, Megan, Lauren and Mo - who have created an all singing and dancing show with lots of audience participation which is a must for all Little Mix fans. This show has sold out venues across Scotland, England and Ireland so don't miss this chance to enjoy a great concert and to meet the girls. Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult.

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Ceilteach

Richard Thompson

Sat 13 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £37.50, £27.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

One of this country's greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos returns with his thrilling Electric Trio. Richard Thompson is one of this country's greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy, prompting Rolling Stone to hail him as 'a perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist.'

Regular Music presents

Marti Pellow

Sun 7 Oct: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall £41; no concessions (inc £3.50 booking fee per ticket) Having achieved the highest accolades with one of the most successful bands in UK pop history, Marti Pellow now has a highly successful career as both a solo artist and as a leading musical theatre star.

'Richard Thompson put on a show of mercurial mood swings and consistent brilliance - it was a show of pure magic from start to finish' ***** The Times

Standing area over 14s only. (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18)

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The 13 Rivers Tour plus Joan Shelley

£17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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Prestige Productions presents

UK Pink Floyd Experience Thu 18 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £25; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Celebrating 50 Years of Pink Floyd, this highly authentic show will include iconic Pink Floyd albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals played in their entirety. No Pink Floyd show would be complete without other seminal Floyd songs like Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb. This spellbinding show combines outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and world class production in a true celebration for fans of all ages.

The Cavern Beatles Sat 20 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£25.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Audienceware proudly presents

Beyond The Barricade Fri 19 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £25; concessions £23.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) The UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment - but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.

The Cavern Beatles present songs that still sound as fresh and vibrant as they did when the Mersey Sound was first unleashed on the UK. It's a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest ever pop music phenomenon. Replicating, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy of Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper, and the creative masterpieces The White Album and Abbey Road. 'like a scene from A Hard Day's Night. Amazing' The Sunday Times Prestige Productions presents

Some Guys Have All The Luck The Rod Stewart Story Mon 22 Oct 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £24; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Celebrate rock icon, Rod Stewart - from street busker to international superstar! The brand-new show includes classic rockers like Maggie May, Baby Jane and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy, big ballads such as Sailing, You're In My Heart, and Tonight's The Night, The Faces favourites such as Stay With Me and Twistin' The Night Away and Motown tunes from the album Soulbook.

'Paul's voice and mannerisms were the closest I've ever seen to Rod himself' Mary Cady (Rod Stewart's sister)

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DF Concerts presents

First Aid Kit

SOLD OUT

The Staves

Sat 27 Oct: 7pm (doors open) Perth Concert Hall £31 no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Blending country, folk, classic pop and indie influences through their ethereal blood harmonies, Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg are riding the crest of a critical wave following the release of their fourth album Ruins earlier this year.

Age guidance: 14+ for standing. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Kennedy Street Enterprises present

10cc in Concert plus support

Charlie Landsborough Thu 1 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Theatre

Tue 23 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

£26; no concessions (in £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

£37.50; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 10cc has sold more than 30 million albums around the world and the band’s longevity is testament to their timeless songs, and reflecting Gouldman’s status as one of the world’s leading songwriters, he was inducted into America’s Songwriter’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York in June.

Previous inductees include Noel Coward, Burt Bacharach, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Elton John and Sting.

Winner of Best Songwriter, Best Song, Best Male Vocalist and International Country Album Charlie's talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame - a wonderful achievement for any artist. His music covers many areas, from beautiful ballads to folk, blues, country, rock 'n' roll, pop, gospel and anthems, showing a depth of compassion and understanding which seems almost incongruous to his simplistic yet captivating style.

The Whitney Houston Show The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids Fri 26 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Big Girls Don't Cry

£35; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Thu 1 Nov: 8pm | Perth Concert Hall

The Whitney Houston Show is a critically acclaimed concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston.

£25.50; concessions £23.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) No. 1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like A Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry propelled the Four Seasons and lead singer Frankie Valli to superstardom, selling 100 million records worldwide. Big Girls Don’t Cry features hits from the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to show-stoppers such as My Eyes Adored You as well as Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back To You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Who Loves You.

The production will take you on a heartfelt musical journey through Houston's greatest hits including: I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn't We Almost Have It All, Greatest Love of All, I'm Every Woman, Queen of the Night, and more.

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The King is Back: Ben Portsmouth Wed 14 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £32.50, £27.50, £25, £22.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Ben Portsmouth made history in August 2012 when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the only artist from outside the USA to win this prestigious title.

Internationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tributes, Ben will bring his unique style, charisma and 10-piece band to show audiences why he is regarded as one of the UK's greatest ever singers and demonstrate what a complete master of pop, soul, rock and R+B he is.

The Celtic Sessions/Na Seiseanan Ceilteach presents

NO MAN'S LAND Sun 11 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £27.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); no concessions

Perthshire Amber Festival presents

A unique one-off concert to commemorate 100 years since Armistice Day in 1918.

Dougie MacLean in Concert Sat 3 Nov: 8pm | Perth Concert Hall £25; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and 'a national musical treasure' (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. 'a Scottish phenomenon... with his exquisite guitar style, expressive voice and honest performance, his songs conjure up remarkably vivid imagery of our world' The Performing Songwriter

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Through a careful blend of new material, songs and poems from and about WWI, No Man’s Land will illuminate The Great War from a diverse range of viewpoints. A superb cast of singers will explore perspectives from different sides of the conflict and its aftermath from combatants and civilians alike. The excellent house band we put together for our acclaimed Made In Perthshire show will be reconvened to support the chosen vocalists. Drawing on folk, jazz, classical and rock backgrounds, this world-class acoustic ensemble comprises Dave Milligan (piano), Patsy Reid (fiddle, viola), Signy Jakobsdottir (percussion), Ben Nichols (bass), Ross Ainslie (pipes, whistles) and Graeme Stephen (guitar) augmented by a string quartet.

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The Proclaimers plus support Synergy Concerts presents

The Osmonds The Magic of Motown Celebrating The Sound Of A Generation Fri 16 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £29; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and many more are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.

This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain't No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave, I'm Coming Out, Loco In Acapulco plus many more.

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Scottish Festival of Brass Sat 17, Sat 24 + Sun 25 Nov: 9.30am Perth Concert Hall

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Tue 20 Nov: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall £35 advance, £43 on the door (inc £3 booking fee per ticket); no concessions The Osmonds are as active now as they ever were and are still fronted by Merrill and Jay.

Thu 22 Nov: 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Perth Concert Hall £35; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Scotland's favourite band return for another unforgettable Perth Concert Hall show packed with fan favourites and global hits. 'my favourite band of all time' David Tennant Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Standing area over 14s only.

The Osmond Brothers - Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay, recorded their first album in 1963, and since that time, with the addition of Donny, Marie, and Jimmy, The Osmonds have had a phenomenally successful recording career, selling over 100 million albums worldwide. The Osmonds have covered just about every music genre imaginable, including barbershop, pop, rock, disco, country, gospel, broadway, swing and jazz.

Their hit singles include Crazy Horses, Down By The Lazy River, Let Me In,Goin’ Home, The Proud One and I’m Still Gonna Need You.

£13.50; concessions £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) per date The largest festival of brass music in the UK with over 1000 players from Scotland's youth bands and thirty six senior bands from Scotland and beyond.

Visit www.sbba.org.uk website for details of workshops available each day for all aspects of brass performance.

Sat 17 Nov : 9.30am (draw 8.15am) 20 bands

Band Supplies Scottish Challenge.

Sat 24 Nov: 9.30am Scottish Youth Brass Band

Championships. 1.30pm (draw 12noon)

Scottish Open 16 bands.

Sun 25 Nov: 9.30am Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships

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Skipinnish plus special guests

Hands Up For Trad presents

The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Sat 1 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall £27.50; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Known as the Folk Oscars, the 2018 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards feature leading Scottish musicians and singers, including: Croft No 5, Hannah Rarity (Winner - BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2018), The Gordon Duncan Experience as well as further Scottish traditional musician luminaries. Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, the Awards recognise excellence within Scotland's thriving musical culture, encompassing all aspects of traditional music from Gaelic Song, Folk, Scottish Dance music, to Pipe Bands and a host of others. The Scots Trad Music Awards generate over 100,000 public votes across 18 categories.

Courtney Marie Andrews (solo)

Sat 8 Dec: 8pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre £19.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Americana singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews spent over nine months of 2017 on the road, across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She’s been touring relentlessly since leaving Arizona at 16, inspiring much of her 2016 breakthrough album, Honest Life.

May Your Kindness Remain deals with the impact of the unrealistic picture of success that is embedded in modern American culture. It has already been hailed as one of the year’s best albums.

'May Your Kindness Remain confirms Andrews’ rise. It’s a brilliant record, proof that old forms can still be timeless' ***** The Guardian

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Sat 15 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £26.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Skipinnish are riding an ever-growing wave of popularity and 2018 has been the biggest year for the band since they began way back in 1999 when co-founders Andrew Stevenson and Angus MacPhail joined forces. With hit after hit of self-penned songs and a strong mix of powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion led tune sets, they encompass the very best of contemporary Celtic music.

The Perth Concert Hall show will be a highlight of the band’s winter tour after a roof-rising debut at the venue last December. A capacity crowd are sure to be bouncing in their seats to the wild driving tune sets and singing along to the band’s classic anthems, The Island, December, Western Ocean, and the massively popular Walking on the Waves. Skipinnish never disappoint and this will be a night to remember!

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook Sun 16 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £25.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Now a Perth festive tradition, Phil Cunningham is once again calling his musical pals together and re-opening his Christmas songbook. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker and Phil will lead you through a great fun night of modern and traditional Christmas music. Featuring Kris Drever, Ian Carr and Kevin McGuire along with a special guest Brass Band. Book early to avoid disappointment! ‘this was the perfect way to fill up your festive fuel tank’ The Scotsman

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Sarah Millican:

Live Nation presents

Stewart Francis Into the Punset

Control Enthusiast

Wed 5 Dec: 8pm | Perth Concert Hall £20; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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The star of Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads off… INTO THE PUNSET.

Thu 20 Sep: 8pm | Perth Concert Hall £30; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) One of Britain's most beloved comedians returns with her hilarious all-new show, exploring the joys of being in charge. Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see?

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Phil McIntyre Entertainments proudly presents

Jason Manford: Muddle Class

Daniel Sloss: X

‘one of the funniest comedians in the world’ Craig Ferguson Age guidance 16+

plus support Sun 18 Nov: 7.30pm Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre £17.50; concessions £15.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Only 27 but fast becoming one of the world's biggest comedy names, Scotland's own Daniel Sloss makes an overdue return to Perth.

Fri 14 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Daniel's last smash-hit tour spanned 150+ shows across 28 countries around the globe. He has performed on US TV's Conan a record 8 times, sold out 11 consecutive Edinburgh Fringes (where he has been one of the biggest comedy ticket sellers for the past 8 years), and played 9 solo sold out seasons in London's West End as well as 3 seasons off-Broadway in New York. Daniel has been featured on Comedy Central's Roast Battles and Drunk History, ITV's Sunday Night at the Palladium, gave a TedX Talk (aged 19) and recorded 2 full-length comedy specials.

£30; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Muddle Class promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion!

Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed.

‘simply world class! Sloss skilfully weaves sensitive subject matter into a hilarious tapestry, intelligently and ironically calling out the hypocrisy of human nature’ **** Herald Sun, Australia

'he's blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can't manufacture’ **** Daily Telegraph Age guidance 13+

Age Restriction 14+ Age Recommendation 16+

Please note latecomers will not be admitted so make sure you're on time!

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Perth Film Society All films start at 7.45pm £6; seniors/unwaged/students £5 (buy all 7 films at the same time and save 15%)

The Square

A traumatised veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe's nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening. Psychological drama from director Lynne Ramsay.

Cert 15; 2017; 151 min; Swedish, Danish, English

Thu 6 Sep | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Swedish comedy drama from Ruben Ostlund (Force Majeure) in which a curator of contemporary art begins to doubt his place in the world after the theft of his phone. Palm D’Or 2017 winner.

Cert 15; 2017; 100; Spanish Refreshments.

A Fantastic Woman Thu 1 Nov | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

Loveless

A transgendered nightclub singer comes under suspicion when her much older lover dies suddenly. After being harassed and threatened by his vengeful relatives, she must defend both her rights as a significant other and as a human being.

Winner of 2018 Foreign Language Oscar from director Sebastian Lelio. Refreshments.

Cert 15; 2017; 127 min; Russian

Thu 20 Sep | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

A couple going through a divorce must team up to find their son who has disappeared during one of their bitter arguments. Cannes Jury Prize 2017 winner from Andrey Zvyagintsev (Leviathan).

Followed by AGM.

In Between Cert 15; 2016; 103 min; Hebrew, Arabic

Aurore (I got Life)

Thu 15 Nov | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Cert 15; 2015; 89 min; French

Thu 4 Oct | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

Aurore has just lost her job and been told that she is going to be a grandmother. When she runs into the great love of her youth she puts her foot down and refuses to be relegated to the scrap heap.

Life-affirming and heart-warming film from director Blandine Lenoir. Refreshments.

You Were Never Really Here Cert 15; 2017; 90min; English

Thu 25 Oct | Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Three Palestinian women living in an apartment in Tel Aviv try to find a balance between traditional and modern culture. Director Maysaloun Hamoud had fatwa placed on her after making the film.

La Strada Cert PG; 1954; 108 min; Italian

Thu 6 Dec | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

A care-free girl is sold to a travelling circus entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way. Re-mastered classic from Federico Fellini which won first ever foreign language Oscar. Refreshments.

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Warren Miller Face of Winter Wed 5 Dec: 8pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre £13; concessions £9 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) For generations Warren Miller has been the voice and face of winter. Join us to celebrate Warren's life and mark the arrival of winter with the 69th annual Warren Miller Entertainment ski and snowboard film.

'Face of Winter' will bring new and veteran athletes together to pay tribute to the man who started it all.

Visiting some of Warren's favourite locations from Switzerland to Chamonix, British Columbia, Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand and more, with 100 minutes of big mountain snow sports action.

Around the World in 80 Days with Mark Beaumont Thu 13 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall £17.50; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Inspired by the adventures of Phileas Fogg, Mark Beaumont made this 80 Days dream a reality by pedalling around the planet at the pace of 240 miles every day. Smashing the previous circumnavigation World Record, this feat of endurance was the latest in a career that has taken Mark to well over 100 countries, into the Arctic, the high mountains and around the Commonwealth, also surviving capsizing in the mid-Atlantic. Mark’s live events are the best way of seeing the films and photography and sharing his rich experiences of the cultures, landscapes and people who have shaped his journeys.

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Perth Paranormal Festival presents

Grasping the Nettle presents

A Weekend of Mediumship

What a Wonder-Full World!

Featuring Barry Hogg, James Cameron, Simon Mckenzie Munro & 2 of Perth's Finest Psychic Mediums

Sat 3 Nov: 7pm | Perth Theatre £13.50, no concessions; £10 Gods only (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Sat 13 + Sun 14 Oct 10.30am Foyer + Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

An entertaining and thought-provoking theatre show with music, film, drama and conversation about the wonders of life and the big questions. Featured music directed by Scottish composer and arranger Alan A Craig with his chamber orchestra and featuring Tenors UnLimited. Take a journey into the cosmos as well as into the human mind with excerpts from the international TV series The God Question.

£16.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) for one day £28 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket, per day) for two days Our fine mediums & psychic mediums will perform 4 demonstrations each day. 10.30am Cat Williamson, 12 noon Helen Robertson, 1.30pm Simon Mckenzie Munro, 3pm Barry Hogg.

Precious Sparkle Beads presents

Playwrights' Studio, Scotland present

TalkFest

The Handmade Show 2018 Sun 18 Nov: 10.30am - 4.30pm Foyer + Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Thu 25 - Sat 27 Oct Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre On sale in September

Free, not ticketed Now in its 8th year, Perth's hugely popular event is back just in time for you to kick start your Christmas shopping!

With a mouth-watering selection of accessories, jewellery, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles, candles, wood, ornaments and much more from some of the country's finest artisans. There's sure to be something for everyone!

TalkFest: Perth is an exciting opportunity for you to see new writing in progress, meet playwrights and even try writing for the first time yourself. With rehearsed readings, playwriting workshops, script surgeries and a mini-bookshop, there is bound to be something for everyone. ‘a fascinating backstage tour of the creative process’ Adrian Clark, Regular TalkFest Participant Visit www.horsecross.co.uk for more information

Royal Scottish Geographical Society presents

Go South – Unclimbed Summits in Antartica

If These Walls Could Talk

Tue 11 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall

Written by Rosalind Sydney Sound Design by Danny Krass

£11.50; Tiso Outdoor Experience Cardholders £9.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); RSGS members, u18s and students free

Tuesdays 18 Sep: 10am, 23 Oct: 2pm + 13 Nov: 10am Foyer, Perth Theatre Free but ticketed

Stephen Venables, mountaineer, writer, broadcaster and public speaker, was the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. Since then he has made twelve expeditions to the mountains of the far south – sailing, skiing, and making first ascents on the remote mountains of Tierra del Fuego, the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. His stories have enthralled audiences all over the world.

Slip on your headphones and let your own personal guide take you on a Sound Tour of Perth Theatre. Much of what you’ll hear in If These Walls Could Talk is inspired by real stories and personal memories unearthed, recorded and shared by Perth Theatre’s Memory Collective.

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Pinnacle (2012) by Jo Longhurst.

Detail of 11 framed, tessellating photographs. Image courtesy the artist

Part of Festival 2018 – the cultural programme accompanying the European Championships at venues across Scotland

New Order, Other Spaces Thu 2 Aug – Thu 22 Nov | Threshold artspace, Perth Concert Hall and Theatre | Free Sat 4 Aug: 2 – 4pm | Preview and performance intervention | Free Thu 2 – Sun 12 Aug | Kelvin Hall Ballroom, Glasgow | Free Thu 2 Aug 6 – 9pm | Preview and performance intervention | Free This multi-site solo exhibition by Jo Longhurst explores the gymnastic body across photography, moving image and installation. New Order, Other Spaces engages with ideas of perfection, gender, gesture, and inter-generational understandings of movement. It features new commissions produced in collaboration with gymnasts of all ages, responding to archival research, and the legacy of movement pioneer Margaret Morris.

Please see our website for details of the events programme accompanying the exhibition Curated by Tiffany Boyle and Iliyana Nedkova. Produced by the artist, curators and Horsecross Arts. Supported by Glasgow 2018 European Championships Festival Fund. Additional support by Scottish Gymnastics, The Zone Leotards, The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow Life, Write on Signs and Alpha Press Agency, Women of the World Festival

Part of Uncon 2.0 and Year of Young People 2018

Let’s End It Mon 26 Nov: 6-8pm | Preview and screening | Free | Tue 27 Nov – Tue 4 Dec | Threshold artspace, Perth Concert Hall and Theatre + off-site | Exhibition | Free Join us for the 6th annual contemporary art and activism exhibition – the only one of its kind – engaging all Creative Industries students at Perth College to create works and performances in response to the global AIDS pandemic and the widespread HIV stigma.

Curated by Alex Kershaw, Iliyana Nedkova, Yunior Perdomo, Simon Reekie, Helen Roger and Lada Wilson. Produced by the students, curators, Horsecross Arts and Perth College, University of Highlands and Islands

Coffee, Croissant and Art

Wed 15 + 29 Aug, 12 + 26 Sep, 10 + 24 Oct, 7 + 21 Nov: 11.30am-12.30pm

Wine, Olives and Art Wed 15 Aug + 26 Sep: 5pm - 6.30pm Meet at Glassrooms Café, Perth Concert Hall £5 per person | Book in advance at inedkova@horsecross.co.uk or 07505654358 Please see our website for details of the events programme accompanying the exhibition

The John Byrne Award: Exhibiting Critical, Creative Work

Wed 29 Aug – Thu 22 Nov | Threshold artspace, Perth Theatre | Free Sat 22 Sept 10am – 7pm | Uncon 2.0 Event and Talks | Free but ticketed The John Byrne Award is a national competition and on-line platform supporting 16 to 30 year olds living in Scotland to express what matters to them.

See selected works including photography and moving image, which explore pressing issues of politics, health, society, technology and the environment. www.johnbyrneaward.org.uk Curated by The John Byrne Award. Supported by Creative Scotland.

In partnership with the National Youth Arts Advisory Group and Young Scot

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The Celtic Sessions: Blazin’ Fiddles with Karen Matheson 35 Perth Film Society 50 Flawless: Chase The Dream 16 The Jimmy Shand Story 35 Mark Beaumont 51 Little Stars 22 BambinO 18 Keeeep Dancing!

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Perth Chamber Music 11 The Monday Night Thing 32 + 33 Tiger Tale 19 Carmen 8 Playful Tiger 19 Horsecross Voices 22 Perth Film Society 50 You Win Again – Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees 37 Little Stars 22 Marti Pellow 36 Lunchtime Concert 4 Black Beauty 20 A Weekend of Mediumship 52 The 306: Dusk 26 The Celtic Sessions: Richard Thompson 37 Charlie Ward 27 Russian State Symphony Orchestra 9 The UK Pink Floyd Experience 38 Beyond The Barricade 38 The Cavern Beatles 39 Opera Highlights 10 Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story 39 10cc 40 Sound Tours 52 Talkfest 52 The Whitney Houston Show 40 Perth Piano Sundays 5

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Charlie Landsborough 41 Big Girls Don’t Cry 41 Perth Film Society 50 Perthshire Amber Festival: Dougie MacLean 42 What a Wonder-Full World!

53 Russell Watson 10 The Monday Night Thing 33 + 34 Perth Concert Series: RSNO 6 The Dolls Dragged Up 28 Perth Symphony Orchestra 11 The Celtic Sessions: No Man’s Land 43 Lunchtime Concert 4 Sound Tours 52 The King is Back 42 Perth Chamber Music 11 The Magic of Motown 44 Scottish Festival of Brass 44 The Handmade Show 53 Daniel Sloss 49 The Nutcracker 17 The Osmonds 45 Perth Concert Series: BBC SSO 7 Let’s End It 55 Snow White and the Seven Dames 30 + 31

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The MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 46 Perth Piano Sundays 5 The Monday Night Thing 34 Perth Chamber Music 11 Stewart Francis 49 Warren Miller 51 ChildLine Christmas Concert 15 Perth Film Society 50 Kilgraston School Concert 15 Strathallan School Concert 15 Scottish Ensemble 12 Courtney Marie Andrews 46 Perth Choral Society 11 Lunchtime Concert 4 Go South – Unclimbed Summits in Antartica 53 The Polar Bears Go Up 21 Skipinnish 47 Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook 47 Dunedin Consort: Handel’s Messiah 13 RSNO Christmas Concert: The Snowman 12 Funbox: Once Upon a Christmas 20 SCO: Viennese New Year Gala Glasgow Girls

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Manipulate - Scotland’s Festival of Visual Theatre, Puppetry and Animation 5 Soldiers

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