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LUNCHTIME Concerts 1pm at Perth Concert Hall

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Beethoven: Septet

Songs by Fauré and Debussy

Beethoven Septet Peter Nelson Lost Landscapes(World Premiere)

Fauré Debussy

Hebrides Ensemble

Henk Neven, baritone Hans Eijsjackers, piano

Mon 30 Jan

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Beethoven's Septet is a large-scale masterpiece of the chamber music repertory, full of instrumental brilliance and Viennese charm. It is prefaced by the world premiere of Lost Landscapes, a new work by Edinburgh-based composer Peter Nelson.

Llŷr Williams and Friends Mon 6 Feb

Brahms Viola Sonata No.1 in F minor Brahms Intermezzi Op.118 and 119 Brahms Clarinet Sonata No.2 in E flat Jane Atkins, viola Maximiliano Martin, clarinet Llŷr Williams, piano Perth favourite Llŷr Williams's career has gone from strength to strength. He is joined by two principals of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a wonderful programme of Brahms's late chamber and solo piano music. A real Rolls Royce of a concert! “I believe that welsh pianist Llŷr Williams is one of the greatest of the modern day” The Guardian

Mon 13 Feb

L'Horizon Chimerique songs

Our Radio 3 New Generation Artists series concludes with a charming programme of song. A rare opportunity to hear Fauré's ravishing cycle l'Horizon Chimerique paired with songs by Debussy.

Brahms: String Quintet Op 111 Mon 20 Feb

Brahms String Quintet No.2 Op.111 Alasdair Spratt The Black Tree Hebrides Ensemble Brahms's late chamber music is full of rich autumnal romantic melodies and harmonies. The Hebrides Ensemble's performances of Brahms Sextets last April were unforgettable so this is something to really look forward to.

Shakespeare in Song Mon 5 Mar

David Stout, baritone Conor Mitchell, piano Following our production of Twelfth Night last year we present a programme of settings of texts by Shakespeare specially devised by composer and pianist Conor Mitchell. Including music by Quilter, Warlock, Vaughan Williams, Finzi, Morley and Arne alongside Conor's new Shakespeare settings.

A lunchtime experience that will make your day Save money and avoid the queue by booking in advance. advance (until 12noon on the day): after 12noon on day of concert: unreserved seating

£6.50; concessions £5.50 £7.50; no concessions

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Free programme sheets are available on the day.

Haydn: String Quartets Joseph Haydn Arvo Pärt György Kurtág Joseph Haydn

String Quartet in F minor Op.20 No.5 Fratres 12 Microludes for String Quartet Op.13 String Quartet in G Op.76 No.1

Maxwell String Quartet

Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time Mon 26 Mar Messiaen

Quartet for the End of Time

Mon 23 Apr Mozart Strauss Bernstein

Padre, Germani (from Idomeneo) Brentano Lieder Glitter and be Gay

Louise Alder, soprano Sam Hutchings, piano Brilliant soprano Louise Alder is a multiple prizewinner at the Royal College of Music and already has a burgeoning operatic career. This sparkling programme includes an aria from Mozart's Idomeneo, Strauss's Virtuosic Brentano Songs and Bernstein's irresistible Glitter and be Gay from Candide.

Haydn and Beethoven Quartets Mon 30 Apr

Hebrides Ensemble Michael Tumelty

Haydn String Quartet Op.20 No.2 in C Beethoven String Quartet Op.18 No.3 in D

The Herald Classical Music writer and critic Michael Tumelty joins the Hebrides Ensemble to share his musica; enthusiasms with us.

Raeburn String Quartet

One of the great masterpieces of the chamber music repertory the quartet was premiered in Stalag VIII-A on January 15 1941 to an audience of about four hundred fellow prisoners of war and prison guards. Messiaen later recalled of the occasion, “Never was I listened to with such rapt attention and comprehension.”

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Haydn's string quartets offer some of the most charming and original chamber music ever composed. This morning's concert includes two masterpieces of the genre performed by the exciting young Maxwell String Quartet.

Songs by Mozart, Strauss and Bernstein

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Mon 19 Mar

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Haydn's Opus 20 Quartets parallel Beethoven's Opus 18 Quartets in that they were the first great works in the genre by both composers. The Raeburn Quartet, made up of some of Scotland's foremost instrumentalists, play on period instruments which gives a unique insight into the sound world which Beethoven and Haydn would have known.

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New Year in Vienna Thu 5 Jan: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

A Night in Old Vienna, including: J Strauss Overture, Die Fledermaus J Strauss II Künstlerleben (Artists’ Life) Waltz Champagne Polka Lehár Gold and Silver Waltz Nicholas McGegan, conductor Elena Xanthoudakis, soprano Welcome 2012 with a glittering, glamorous, uplifting Viennese gala evening with all the essential favourites - The Blue Danube, Radetzky March et al. Soprano Elena Xanthoudakis - a regular at the Royal Opera House - adds a shot of undiluted glamour to the evening.

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra Norrington conducts Brahms Thu 12 Jan: 7.30pm Rameau Haydn Brahms

Perth Concert Hall

Les Boréades Suite Symphony No.85 ‘La Reine’ Symphony No.2

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Sir Roger Norrington, conductor Sir Roger Norrington is a living legend - the man whose ground-breaking Beethoven recordings shot a blast of fresh air through the world of classical music. In this concert, he powers the RSNO through two centuries of masterpieces - from Rameau’s sensational Baroque dances to Brahms’s mellowest symphony; he’ll make you hear with new ears. £24, £20, £18, £14.50, £9.50; students £5 (includes booking fee)

“Each time Goode returned to Chopin, it was like a homecoming… This was mellow, mature playing, its emotion strongly felt but only sufficiently signalled. It takes a classy pianist to achieve that.” The Guardian

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Richard Goode in recital

Fri 3 Feb: 7.30pm Schumann Schumann Chopin Chopin

Perth Concert Hall

Kinderszenen Op.15 Kreisleriana Op.16 Nocturne in E major Op.62 No.2 Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58

Richard Goode is one of the world's truly great pianists. His performances radiate musical insight and integrity. It is a privilege to welcome him to Perth with a spectacular programme of romantic music including two masterpieces by Schumann.

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Dunedin Consort plays Bach

Wed 8 Feb: 7.30pm Bach Bach Bach Bach

Perth Concert Hall

Brandenburg Concerto No.6 Cantata BWV 106 ‘Actus Tragicus’ Cantata BWV 152 ‘Tritt auf die Glaubesbahn’ Brandenburg Concerto No.4

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“the audience felt buoyed and sure the performances they had just heard could not be bettered.” Perthshire Advertiser, Sep 2011

John Butt, conductor The Dunedin Consort’s interpretations of Bach are internationally acclaimed. This concert promises to be truly uplifting; they continue their cycle of Bach’s much-loved Brandenburg Concertos, performed alongside two of his great cantatas. £20.50, £15.50, £10.50; concessions £18.50, £13.50, £8.50 (includes booking fee) KIDS

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with Lawrence Power Wed 22 Feb: 7.30pm Haydn Luke Bedford Alwyn Mozart

Perth Concert Hall

Symphony No.44 in E minor ‘Trauer’ New work - world première Pastoral Fantasia Sinfonia Concertante in E flat K364

A new work from British composer Luke Bedford, written for Lawrence Power and the Ensemble’s Jonathan Morton, reaches out to Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante, as part of the ongoing dialogue between innovation and tradition which the Ensemble passionately believe. £10.50; students £5 (includes booking fee)

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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Lawrence Power, viola

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Scottish Ensemble

Lisa Milne sings Songs of the Auvergne Thu 23 Feb: 7.30pm Berlioz Canteloube Franck

Perth Concert Hall

Rob Roy Overture Songs of the Auvergne Symphony in D minor

Fabien Gabel, conductor Lisa Milne, soprano César Franck’s grand, gothic Symphony is crammed with the kind of tunes that you just can’t get out of your head. That goes double for Canteloube’s popular Songs of the Auvergne. Fabien Gabel celebrates the Auld Alliance with Berlioz’s highland fling of an overture. £24, £20, £18, £14.50, £9.50; students £5 (includes booking fee)

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Mozart Music for Piano and Violin Sat 25 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Mozart Six variations in G minor for piano and violin K360 Sonata in B flat for piano K570 E minor duo sonata K304 E flat major duo sonata K481 Susan Tomes, piano Erich Höbarth, violin

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Mozart was the virtuoso pianist of his day and all his chamber music was imagined from the piano outwards. Scot Susan Tomes is one of the world’s leading chamber musicians as well as being a prolific writer and broadcaster. She devised this fascinating series of concerts for Perth, exploring Mozart's violin and piano music in the context of his solo piano composition. Susan is partnered by Erich Höbarth - leader of Quatuor Mosaiques and Concentus Musicus of Vienna.

“Some of the most intuitive, candid and affectionate ensemble playing I have heard.” The Guardian

This is the third in the series with the final on Wednesday 2 May at 7.30pm.

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Perth Symphony Orchestra Sun 26 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Dvořák In Nature's Realm (Overture) Nielsen Flute Concerto Brahms Symphony No.3 Perth Symphony Orchestra welcomes Katherine Bryan, principal flautist of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, to perform Nielsen's Flute Concerto. The concert also features the Brahm's popular 3rd Symphony.

£10.50; concession £8.50 (includes booking fee)

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“a shimmering pleasure” The Observer

Tue 28 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Steven Osborne, piano Ravel Sonatine Gaspard de la Nuit Pavane pour une Infante Défunte Menuet sur le nom d’Haydn À la manière de Chabrier À la manière de Borodin Sérénade grotesque Menuet in C sharp minor Jeux d'eau Prélude La Valse

Next concert: Wednesday 13 June at 7.30pm

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Paul Lewis Schubert Cycle |

Perth Concert Hall

Schubert German Dances D783 Sonata for Piano No.14 in A minor D784 (1823) Allegretto in C minor D915 Sonata for Piano No.16 in A minor D845 (1825)

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Tue 6 Mar: 7.30pm

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Steven Osborne has received huge critical acclaim for his recordings of Ravel's piano music with the Guardian calling it “an unqualified delight”. Over two concerts he will perform all of Ravel's piano music. This first selection showcases Steven's consummate mastery of technique and colour.

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Steven Osborne plays Ravel

Paul Lewis, piano

«««««“a spellbinding recital… completely original: infinite complexity wrapped in apparent simplicity” The Herald, Feb 2011 ««««“finesse of the highest order” The Scotsman, May 2011

Paul Lewis's fourth programme in his project to play all of Schubert's mature piano music begins with a charming set of German Dances. The heart of the programme is Schubert's two A minor piano sonatas which are among his most haunting works. The final concert in the series is on Saturday 13 October at 3pm. £20.50, £15.50, £10.50; concessions £18.50, £13.50, £8.50 (includes booking fee)

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Bach Collegium Concerts Japan conducted by Masaaki Suzuki

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weekend package £65; concessions £60 (top price seats for all 3 concerts)

“…particularly moving. With his small, period ensemble, the sound created was immense.” Los Angeles Times “The performances are splendid… Recommended with all possible enthusiasm.” Gramophone Magazine

Fri 2 – Sun 4 Mar

Bach Collegium Japan is arguably the finest period instrument ensemble performing in the world today.

The acoustics of Perth Concert Hall are perfect for baroque music and Suzuki has devised three wonderfully varied programmes ranging across the era. Soloists include soprano Joanne Lunn, who is internationally renowned for her performances of Bach. There are also acclaimed soloists on violin, organ, bassoon, oboe, recorder, flute and harpsichord.

Telemann Overture in A minor Handel Organ Concerto in F major Op.4 No.4 JS Bach Concerto for 2 violins in D minor JS Bach Cantata 84 'Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke' Masaaki Suzuki, conductor Andreas Böhlen, recorder Masato Suzuki, organ San'nomiya Masamitsu, oboe Ryo Terakado & Yukie Yamaguchi, violin Joanne Lunn, soprano Virtuoso recorder and organ playing provide the prelude to works of Bach-the composer for which Masaaki Suzuki is an internationally renowned interpreter.

Sat 3 Mar: 3pm

Masaaki Suzuki in conversation with John Butt free but ticketed (unreserved seating)

Sat 3 Mar: 7.30pm Handel JS Bach JS Bach

Concerto Grosso in G minor Op.6 No.6 Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F 'La Notte' Cantata 199 'Mein Herze schwimmt in Blut'

Guy Ferber, trumpet Andreas Böhlen, recorder Masamitsu San'nomiya, oboe Ryo Terakado, violin Yukiko Murakami, bassoon Joanne Lunn, soprano Handel's Concerti Grossi are among his finest music; here they are framed by the brilliance of Vivaldi and some of Bach's best loved music.

Sun 4 Mar: 3pm Telemann JS Bach Giovanni Platti JS Bach

Concerto for Recorder & Flute in E-minor Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Oboe concerto in G major Cantata 51 ‘Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen’

Masaaki Suzuki, conductor/harpsichord Reiko Tsuiki, flute Masamitsu San'nomiya, oboe Yukie Yamaguchi, violin Andreas Böhlen, recorder Joanne Lunn, soprano Guy Ferber, trumpet

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Fri 2 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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We are incredibly excited that Masaaki Suzuki has agreed to bring this virtuoso group to Perth Concert Hall for a weekend residence, especially as these concerts are their only performances in the UK in 2011-2012.

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The third and final concert includes two timeless masterpieces. Bach's 5th Brandenburg Concerto is the first real keyboard concerto with its extraordinarily virtuosic cadenza. Bach's Jauchzet Gott is a wonderful showpiece for solo trumpet and soprano and is the perfect way to end this wonderful residency. all concerts £27, £21.50, £16.50, £11; concessions £24.50, £19.50, £14, £9 (includes booking fee)

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Michelangelo String Quartet Wed 28 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Haydn String Quartet Op.76 'Sunrise' Bartόk String Quartet No.1 Dvořák String Quartet Op.96 'American'

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One of today's leading string quartets, the Michelangelo Quartet is made up of four artists who are international soloists in their own right. The brainchild of violist Nobuko Imai the quartet performs in the world's finest concert halls. Their programme comprises masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire finishing with Dvorak's wonderfully lyrical 'American' Quartet. £20.50, £15.50, £10.50; concessions £18.50, £13.50, £8.50 (includes booking fee) ««««« “Their

virtuosity and spirit showed throughout… playing of fire, luminosity and purity.” Manchester Evening News

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Dunedin Consort

Bach: St Matthew Passion

Thu 29 Mar: 7pm

Perth Concert Hall

Bach St Matthew Passion John Butt, conductor The St Matthew Passion is one of the great achievements of all music. John Butt's interpretations with the acclaimed Dunedin Consort are passionate, lyrical, dramatic and emotionally powerful. Last year's performance at Perth Concert Hall was unforgettable. Don't miss this repeat performance. £25.50, £20.50, £15.50, £10.50; concessions £23.50, £18.50, £13.50, £8.50 (includes booking fee)

“[this concert] carried on the fine tradition of inviting stupendous singers to give magnificent concerts” Perthshire Advertiser on St Matthew Passion, Apr 2011

“John Butt’s new recording of the ‘Matthew Passion’ with the Dunedin Consort... is one of the finest available one-voice-per-part Bach performances” The Independant 2008

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Perth Choral Society Schubert Brahms Beethoven

Perth Concert Hall

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Sun 1 Apr: 7.30pm

Magnificat in C major Song of Destiny Mass in C major

Angus Chamber Orchestra Peter Rutterford, conductor A marvellous evening of choral music with two masterpieces and a fascinating rarity! Beethoven's Mass in C is his first great choral composition sparkling with brilliant music for both choir and soloists and Brahms's Song of Destiny is full of sweeping rich romantic gestures. The concert opens with the rare opportunity to hear Schubert's C major Magnificat. £14.50; concessions £12.50 (includes booking fee)

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with Jonathan Morton Mon 16 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Ramifications Five Movements for Orchestra Op.5 String Quartet in G minor Op.10 (arr Morton) Adagio from String Quintet in F major Sinfonia No.10 in B minor Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042

A unique programme starting in 1969 and going back in time, finishing with Bach. This unusual journey into the past will confound your expectations and, we hope, raise stimulating questions about our musical preconceptions. The concert includes a new arrangement of Claude Debussy's exotic string quartet. £10.50; students £5 (includes booking fee)

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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Ligeti Webern Debussy Bruckner Mendelssohn Bach

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Scottish Ensemble

The Lark Ascending (light) Fri 20 Apr: 7.30pm JS Bach Vaughan Williams

Perth Concert Hall

Sonata for unaccompanied violin, BWV1001 (first movement) Symphony No.4 The Lark Ascending Symphony No.5

Andrew Manze, conductor Jennifer Pike, violin Perth Concert Series finishes with two of the greatest Vaughan Williams symphonies: the beautiful, warm, lyrical Fifth and its predecessor, the fascinating Fourth. £24, £20, £18, £14.50, £9.50; students £5 (includes booking fee)

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Mozart Music for Piano and Violin Wed 2 May: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

MOZART G major sonata for piano and violin K301 F major sonata for piano and violin K547 Rondo in D major K485 Rondo in A minor K511 A major sonata for piano and violin K526 Susan Tomes, piano Erich Höbarth, violin

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This fourth concert sees Susan Tomes and Erich Höbarth conclude their wide-ranging survey of Mozart's music for solo piano and violin with the breathtaking A major Sonata K526. This is mature Mozart at his most searching as can also be heard in the F major Sonata K547. The programme also includes two sparkling Rondos for solo piano. See p6 for details of the third concert. “Tomes and Hobarth gelled seemlessly... shared joy in virtuosities” The Guardian

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You are the music while the music lasts T.S. Eliot

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Audition to play at Perth Concert Hall We are looking for young people aged 12 – 21 years to perform in our foyer before and after classical music concerts. This is a great chance for young musicians to be showcased in a fantastic venue. You should play to an advanced standard and the instruments must be acoustic (sorry, no drums or pipes). Music can be anything from classical to jazz, pop to Scots trad but should not be intrusive – this is music for atmosphere. Auditions take place on Sat 3 and Sun 4 March. You should play 15 minutes of your chosen music. For further details or to book an audition slot contact creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477722

Perth & Kinross Music Camp Concert

Perth Concert Hall

Wed 21 + Thu 22 Mar: 7.30pm

Children from all over Perth & Kinross perform in a range of orchestras, bands and choirs in two nights of showcase concerts. Always a popular night. free but ticketed

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Thu 5 Apr: 3pm

Perth Concert Hall Over 100 boys take to the stage as NYCoS National Boys Choir returns with its unique and wonderful sound. The Choir will perform a varied repertoire of contemporary Scottish compositions and traditional Scottish folksongs. The NYCoS National Boys Choir was formed in 2002 to give boys aged 10-16 with unchanged and changed voices a unique opportunity to sing together to the highest standards. The Choir has gone from strength to strength with performances across the UK. www.nycos.co.uk £12.50; concessions £8.50; under 16s £4 family ticket (2 adults, 2 under 16s) £28 (includes booking fee)

Young musicians from Perth & Kinross return from their annual residential music courses to perform a variety of popular repertoire. The concert also features local young soloists. free but ticketed

Perth Youth Orchestra Sun 8 Apr: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Perth Youth Orchestra hosts its Annual Spring Concert. One of the county's longest established youth orchestras will present a full symphonic programme from the orchestral repertoire. £7.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland

The National Children's Orchestra of Scotland

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National Boys Choir

Sat 7 Apr: 7.30pm

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Perth & Kinross Central Groups Concert

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Sun 15 Apr: 7pm Perth Concert Hall

Scotland's National Children's Orchestra will be joined by Dutch conductor and broadcaster Roland Kieft in a programme to include Poulenc's dazzling Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor. The soloists will be the brilliant teenagers Marianne Schoenle and Chantal Osindero, both junior students at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. £10.50; concessions £5; student/child £2 (includes booking fee)

Tony Clayman Promotions presents

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The Soldiers The Message To You Tour Fri 20 Jan: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

The Soldiers created history by being the first group of serving soldiers to hit the British pop charts. They are soldiers first and foremost, having served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, and can be called up at any time. Their two top 10 albums, Coming Home and Letters Home, released in the space of a year, exceeded sales of 800,000 and raised over half a million pounds for army charities. www.the-soldiers.co.uk £25, £22.50, £20; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Sat 4 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra returns to Perth Concert Hall for an evening of fabulous traditional music and song. The Orchestra features members from all corners of the country and is supported by two fabulous singers, tenor Dennis Haggerty and mezzo soprano Collette Ruddy, as well as Bucksburn and District Novice Juvenile Pipe Band, world champions in their class. Jim McColl MBE will compere proceedings in his usual inimitable style. www.sfo.org.uk £16.50, £14.50, £12.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Elkie Brooks Live in Concert Fri 10 Feb: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards to her name, Elkie Brook’s annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and songs from her new album Powerless, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best live. www.elkiebrooks.com £22.50; concessions £20.50 (includes booking fee)

“Still one of the great British voices” The Guardian

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Mhairi Hall Trio

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Mhairi Hall Trio and Patsy Reid

Contours of Cairngorm Sat 25 Feb: 8pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

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“possibly the slickest, funkiest arrangement of traditional tunes ever heard…Dynamic, exhilarating, insightful.”The Scotsman Patsy Reid

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans with live score from Graeme Stephen Quintet Fri 2 Mar: 8pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

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Originally performed at Celtic Connections 2011, Contours of Cairngorm features four of Scotland's most celebrated traditional musicians: Mhairi Hall (piano), Patsy Reid (fiddle), Michael Bryan (guitar) and Fraser Stone (percussion). The music consists of highlights from Cairngorm, the debut album from the Mhairi Hall Trio, orchestrated for string quartet by Patsy and Mhairi. www.patsyreid.com www.mhairihall.com www.emusicscotland.co.uk/ traditional-arts-fund

Award-winning guitarist Graeme Stephen has composed a powerful new score for Frank Murnau's Sunrise, considered by many to be the finest silent film from Hollywood. With musical influences including folk, classical and jazz, and featuring Chris Stout (violin), Ben Davis (cello), Phil Bancroft (saxophone) and Chris Wallace (drums/ percussion), this is sure to be an unforgettable aural and visual event. www.graemestephen.com ««««“Stephen's music speaks loudly of ambition, imagination, nous and harmonic adventure yet teemed with the sort of tuneful realisation that swells the heart.” The Herald

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“one of the world's most astounding guitarists to ever perform on a stage... a marvel of speed, inventiveness and showmanship.” Knoxville News Sentinel

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert plus special guest Adam Palma Thu 8 Mar: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

A sensation on his debut last year, "the guitar wizard of Oz" returns to Perth. His energetic and emotional conerts showcase his unique "finger style" which is akin to playing guitar the way you play piano, using all ten fingers. His technical precision, virtuosic improvisations and unusually broad repertoire encompassing country and bluegrass, pop, jazz, blues, gospel, classical, flamenco and aboriginal styles - make him a completely unique performer. www.tommyemmanuel.com £20.50; concessions £18.50 (includes booking fee)

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Duggie Chapman presents

We'll Meet Again The Diamond Jubilee Show Fri 9 Mar: 2.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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We'll Meet Again returns with a special new programme including many songs from the time of the Queen's coronation to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. Soprano Marilyn Hill-Smith, star of BBC's Friday Night Is Music Night and the West End production of The Sound Of Music, will perform songs made famous by Dame Vera Lynn. New to the production is Adam Daye, the comedy impressionist from TV's Who Do You Do? series, who joins the resident We'll Meet Again artistes in this nostalgic wartime cavalcade. £13; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals 2012 Sun 18 Mar: 10am

Perth Concert Hall

The Festival offers concert bands from all over Scotland and at every stage of development, from primary school bands right through to adult community bands, an opportunity to present a varied 20 minute programme of music. These National Finals bring together the best in Scotland - all the gold and platinum award-winning concert bands from regional festivals across Scotland.

£5; concessions £2.50

Peatbog Faeries plus support

Fri 23 Mar: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

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“a dazzling mix of trad, funk, rock, electronics, brass and cavalier intention... gloriously unpredictable, a band to treasure.” fRoots

Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been described as 'the future of Celtic dance music'. They incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. This is high octane Celtic dance music so be prepared to move!

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“hits you forcefully like a massive heart beat.” The Scotsman

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The band has toured all over the world and won numerous awards including Best Live Act at the prestigious Scots Trad Music Awards. Their inventive and unique approach always brings the audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music. www.peatbogfaeries.com

Ruby Anniversary Gala Concert Sat 24 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs hosts a celebrity concert showcasing an all-star cast of Scottish musicians featuring many artists honoured by the Association.

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The NAAFC present

For one night only this show, compered by Robbie Shepherd MBE, features the Alexander Brothers, Bill Black, John Carmichael's Ceilidh Band, KODA, Iain MacPhail & Brian Griffin, Fraser McGlynn, Ian Muir, Gordon Pattullo & Angela MacEachern and Tribute. www.boxandfiddle.com £18.50; £15.50; concessions £15.50 (includes booking fee) unreserved seating

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Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club presents

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Black Dyke Band Sat 31 Mar: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Yorkshire's Black Dyke Band is arguably the best known - and the best - brass band in the world. Always innovative in terms of recordings, touring and collaborations while remaining the benchmark for brass band technique and repertoire, their concert performances cover a huge variety of music as befits an ensemble which has collaborated with Paul McCartney and Wings, Evelyn Glennie, Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, The Beautiful South, Elton John and The Beatles among many others. www.blackdykeband.co.uk £18.50; concessions £16.50 (includes booking fee)

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A Suite of Scottish Industries Sat 31 Mar: 8pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

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Ziggy Campbell, vocals, guitar, banjo Euan Burton, bass Donald Hay, percussion Mike Bryan, guitar Nuala Kennedy, flute, vocals, whistles Iain Macleod, mandolin, banjo This unique collaboration, between six composers and celebrated filmmaker Ruth Barrie, features new compositions inspired by Scottish industries, from electronics to weaving, shipbuilding to industrial energy. From contemplative soundscapes to pulsing dance grooves, this is a concert of new acoustic music that will exhilarate the mind and tantalise the senses. £12.50; concessions £10.50 (includes booking fee) unreserved seating

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Rachel Lyn Harrington

and Her All-Girl Honkytonk Band Wed 4 Apr: 8pm

Redrooms, Perth Theatre

Country soul sensation and Southern Fried favourite, Rachel Lyn Harrington’s fourth CD is a collection of all-new, all-original, old-school country ballads, western honky tonk swing and early rock'n'roll. She's wrangled up three other gals for her first full-band UK tour which will include a set of the girls' favourite country and rockabilly covers. www.rachelharrington.net £12.50; concessions £10.50 (includes booking fee) unreserved seating

«««« “her music inhabits that fertile space between folk, bluegrass and country.” The Irish Times

Regular Music presents

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An appointment with

The Waterboys no support

Wed 4 Apr: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

A consistently adventurous band, The Waterboys return to Perth supporting their new album, An Appointment With Mr Yeats. It is the triumphant culmination of Mike Scott's 20-year-old dream of recontextualising the work of Ireland's venerated poet, WB Yeats, by singing his words against a backdrop of gloriously full tilt rock'n'roll.

Expect songs from every era of the band's fascinating career as well as selections from An Appointment With Mr Yeats. www.mikescottwaterboys.com £29, £27, £25; no concessions (includes booking fee)

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson plays Thick as a Brick Sat 14 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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From early post-punk beginnings to the hugely influential blend of Celtic folk, gospel, country and rock heard on Fisherman's Blues, Scott has endeavoured to make The Waterboys a fluid conduit for his creative spirit, selling over five million records worldwide in the process.

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson commemorates the 40th anniversary of his Jethro Tull album, Thick As A Brick, with this concert which will also introduce a new record. The first half of the show will consist of the original No 1 Billboard chart-topping Thick As A Brick album in its entirety performed as per the original recording, with a few surreal and humorous theatrical interjections! The second half will feature the new work plus there will, of course, be some other Jethro Tull hits thrown in for good measure! www.j-tull.com £31, £28, £25; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Jimmy Smith presents

The Hollies: 50 Years On Thu 19 Apr: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Still pure Hollies. Still the tight, clean vocal harmonies, meticulously honed, precisely melded. Though its composition has changed since emerging in the 1960s, a component of the magnificent British pop revolution, The Hollies hallmark sound has not wavered.

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Frontman Peter Howarth seems to have been grafted without a blemish to the long-established rootstock of The Hollies and other members have melted into the musical fabric laid down by originals Tony Hicks, Bobby Elliott and others so many years earlier. Along with the Beatles and the Stones, this band helped shape the world of pop and rock as we know it today. No support act is needed as they perform their classics including The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, Just One Look, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother and much more. £26.50, £24, £21.50; no concessions (includes booking fee) PRE - SHOW

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Blazin’ Fiddles

plus very special guest

Karine Polwart Sat 21 Apr: 7.30pm

Blazzin Fiddles

Perth Concert Hall

Scotland's award winning group Blazin' Fiddles draw the distinct flavour of fiddle music from the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Fiddlers Bruce MacGregor, Allan Henderson, Jenna Reid and Iain MacFarlane are joined by Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Andy Thorburn on keyboard to form one of the best live acts today. www.blazin-fiddles.com ««««“the invigorating effects of a rejigged group dynamic were clearly in evidence” The Scotsman Creating a top-class double bill of contemporary Scottish acoustic music is Karine Polwart. She is one of the greatest songwriters Scotland has produced and an utterly captivating live performer. £17.50; concessions £15 (includes booking fee)

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Fine Girl Ye Are! Sun 22 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

It is now more than a quarter of a century since the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem were last heard singing together and still their memory lives on as Ireland's greatest ever musical export. This entirely new tribute show traces the rumbustious story of the Clancys from their early days in a car factory in Cleveland to international fame and stardom, including a special performance for President John F Kennedy in the White House.

£17.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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The Osmonds Up Close and Personal The Final Tour plus support

Tue 24 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

For over five decades The Osmond Brothers have been entertaining sold out crowds throughout the world. Join Jimmy, Jay, Merrill and Wayne as they take their fans on a journey through their many unforgettable hits, from classics such as One Bad Apple, Down By The Lazy River, Let Me In and Love Me For A Reason to Crazy Horses and Long Haired Lover From Liverpool - the 1972 Number One from Jimmy, who has more recently appeared in London's West End in Grease and Chicago.

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“We truly want this tour to be a great big thank you to all our fans for their love and support through the years. We've performed in the UK many times, but this final tour will take us all around the UK and allow us to get up close and personal with our fans - we can't wait!” Jimmy Osmond.

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The show is narrated by RTE's Cathal MacCabe and the music is provided by The Kilkennys, Ireland's exciting young folk and ballad group. Growing up just 25 miles from the Clancy's hometown of Carrick-on-Suir, The Kilkennys have been raised with the great Clancy songs such as The Holy Ground, Brennan On The Moor, I'll Tell Me Ma!, The Parting Grass, The Irish Rover, Carrickfergus and many more. www.thekilkennys.com

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The Kilkennys

The Osmonds are unique in their success as a band and as solo performers. They have released over 200 albums, selling over 100 million copies with 59 gold and platinum recordings. www.osmond.com £32.50, £30.50, £28; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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BBC Big Band Fri 27 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Barry Forgie, conductor Claire Martin, vocals and presenter Nigel Hitchcock, saxophone The BBC Big Band makes a return visit to Perth for an evening of swing and jazz classics, to be recorded by BBC Radio 3's Jazz Line-Up. An awesome 17-piece jazz powerhouse, Britain's premier big band has been regularly voted the Best Big Band at the British Jazz Awards. But don't just take our word for it:

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“For me, this is the band” Mel Torme “By far the best band to come out of the UK” George Shearing “A wonderful band” Tony Bennett Top soloists Claire Martin and Nigel Hitchcock join the Band for this rare Scottish appearance, which will include special big band arrangements by Barry Forgie. £18; no concessions (includes booking fee) PRE - SHOW

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“The best musical entertainment in the country... worth travelling a thousand miles to hear.” The Independent “Subversive, rare and very precious... Frighteningly talented and awesome.” Time Out

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Sat 28 Apr: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

The Orchestra has been giving concerts for one quarter of a century, expanding from gigs in London pubs to touring the world; from the village hall to the Royal Albert Hall. Is it a contentious claim to say that they have sixteen-handedly turned the world on to the ukulele and its entertainment possibilities? Going from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, the Orchestra takes us on “a world tour with only hand luggage”. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never think about music, humour or entertainment in the same way once you've seen and heard the Ukulele Orchestra. www.ukuleleorchestra.com £19.50; concessions £17.50 (includes booking fee)

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Perth Strathspey & Reel Society Sun 29 Apr: 7pm

Perth Concert Hall

An evening of Scottish traditional music with guests Colette Ruddy, John Reid (accordion) and the Julie Young Dancers. The compere for the evening is Eddie Rose. £13.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Wed 2 May: 8pm

Perth Theatre

£15.50. no concessions (includes booking fee)

“One man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven.” Time Out

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Good Turn Management in association with 247 Touring present

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Kieran Goss has long been hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers but it was his special guest appearances with Eddi Reader last November that really brought him to the attention of Scottish audiences. Hot on the heels of that success he returns to Perth for this solo concert. www.kierangoss.com

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Kieran Goss Live and Solo

The Ultimate Eagles

Taking It To The Limit Tour 2012 Fri 11 May: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

The Ultimate Eagles aim is to play the Eagles' music better than anybody - other than the Eagles themselves. They recreate the music with reverence, excitement and with a new stage show that focuses its bright lights on the 1970s when the Eagles were at their mightiest. See them and judge for yourselves in a set stuffed with classic tracks including Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin' Eyes, One Of These Nights, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. www.ultimateeagles.com £18; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me A Horsecross Arts production

by Frank McGuinness

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directed by Rachel O’Riordan

Fri 10 – Sat 25 Feb previews Wed 8, Thu 9 Feb 7.45pm, Sat matinees 2.30pm | Perth Theatre In a dark room in Beirut three hostages, an Irishman, an Englishman and an American, are kept chained. They do not know why they have been captured, how many days have passed or if they are waiting for death or release.

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Together, in their imaginations, in their friendships, small escapes are found. They write letters to those left behind, recreate favourite films, re-live Virginia Wade’s 1977 Wimbledon triumph. They hold on desperately to their laughter, their differences, their prejudice and the love that keeps them alive. Frank McGuinness looks into darkness and finds a magical flame of human warmth in this brilliant and beautiful work of pure, storytelling theatre which proved a hit both in the West End and on Broadway. The play is dedicated to Brian Keenan who with his fellow captives, John McCarthy and Terry Anderson, was taken hostage in Beirut by fundamentalist Shi’ite militiamen. This is not their story, but it is a powerful testament to their strength of spirit. “it's startling how much McGuinness crams into this little room concerning how we cope with terror and death and each other” Kate Bassett, The Observer

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age advisory: 14+ post show talk: Tue 21 Feb audio description: Thu 23 Feb, 7.35pm | Sat 25 Feb, 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 25 Feb, 2.30pm captioned performance: Fri 24 Feb, 7.45pm preview Thu 9 Feb £7.50 Tue – Thu £17.50; concessions £11.50 Fri + Sat £19; concessions £13.50 Sat matinee £15.50; concessions £11.50 any performance: side circle £10.50; under 16s £8; students £5 prices include booking fees (Senior Citizen concession applies to Sat matinees only)

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“We’re at their mercy” “We’re at our own”

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Goodnights Entertainment Ltd present

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Fri 2 + Sat 3 Mar: 7.45pm Perth Theatre

www.horsecross.co.uk Barbara has just survived an eventful 'significant' birthday, which has got her thinking about many things - not least the merits of 'Big Pants & Botox'. Come and join her as she takes us on a hilarious, emotional, intriguing and ultimately uplifting journey. If you have to empty your bladder before joining the kids on the trampoline, and it's a few years since you've had an uninterrupted view of your feet: if you know a prolapse has nothing to do with structural engineering, and that the word piles doesn't have to be followed by the word 'of', then you'll be amused, delighted, and even comforted, by Louise Roche's new play. Louise Roche's plays include the international hit Girls Night, Lucky Balls, Checkout Girls and Girl Talk The Musical currently showing in New York.

£14.50, £10.50; concessions £12.50 (includes booking fee)

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Grid Iron presents

Barflies

adapted and directed by Ben Harrison Thu 8 + Fri 9 Mar: 7.45pm

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««««« “Fiercely funny, unbearably sad and pitch perfect.” Sunday Telegraph

Redrooms; Perth Theatre With Perth Theatre bar as its stage and set, Barflies is a rumbustious encounter with Charles Bukowski's alter-ego Henry Chinaski and a bevvy of the women who shaped his life and work. A sell-out success at 2009’s Edinburgh Fringe, Barflies is a visceral look at the pains and glories of drunkenness and all the humour, horror, hope and devastation it can bring.

£12.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

“Some people never get crazy. What boring awful lives they must lead.” Bukowski Winner: Herald Angel and Scotsman Fringe First 2009

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Recommended 18+ - contains adult material (sexual content and swearing).

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“Ron Hutchinson’s fast, sharp and funny play catches the heart-stopping uncertainty principle of the Hollywood system”Domenic Cavendish, The Telegraph

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Moonlight & Magnolias A Horsecross Arts production

by Ron Hutchinson

directed by Rachel O’Riordan

7.45pm, Sat matinees 2.30pm | Perth Theatre

David O. Selznick is a movie mogul with a problem. He is three weeks into shooting Gone with the Wind and he hates it. He shuts down production and fires his director. The bills are mounting, his reputation is on the line, Vivien Leigh is trying to leave the country, and now his co–producer and father-in-law Louis B. Mayer is on the phone...

Based on the alarming true story of the making of the first ever blockbuster, this genuinely hilarious comedy captures the chaotic birth of a true movie classic from the golden age of cinema. For lovers of Gone with the Wind, this affectionate look behind the creative scenes is unmissable fun. If you have never seen the film, this terrific caper offers a riotously funny introduction to the biggest Hollywood blockbuster of all time.

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Desperate, he pulls director Victor Fleming off the set of The Wizard of Oz and calls in Ben Hecht, script doctor extraordinaire – the only man in Hollywood who can write a new screenplay in five days… also probably the only man left in Hollywood who has never read the epic novel they are trying to film! Locking everyone into his office with only peanuts and bananas for sustenance, a madcap marathon of creativity begins.

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Fri 16 – Sat 31 Mar preview Wed 14, Thu 15 Mar

age advisory: 14+ post show talk: Tue 27 Mar audio description: Thu 29 Mar, 7.35pm | Sat 31 Mar, 2.20pm BSL sign interpreted performance: Sat 31 Mar, 2.30pm captioned performance: Fri 30 Mar, 7.45pm preview Thu 15 Mar £7.50 Tue – Thu £17.50; concessions £11.50 Fri + Sat £19; concessions £13.50 Sat matinee £15.50; concessions £11.50 any performance: side circle £10.50; under 16s £8; students £5 prices include booking fees (Senior Citizen concession applies to Sat matinees only)

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Perth Amateur Operatic Society presents

Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Fri 6 – Sat 14 Apr: 7.30pm, Sat 14 Apr: 2.30pm Perth Theatre

This will be the first time the Society has taken on a musical by the great Stephen Sondheim. It tells the story of Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, who returns to London after 15 years' transportation on false charges. When he learns from his former landlady Mrs Lovett that his wife poisoned herself because of the judge that deported him, he vows revenge.

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With Amanda Beveridge returning as director assisted by Kaye Finlay, and Allan Kelman taking up the baton for his fifth year as musical director, this is certainly not to be missed! www.perthmusicals.co.uk

preview nights 6 + 7 April £12.50; no concessions £15.50; concessions £12.50 (includes booking fee) advisory 12+ PRE - SHOW

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Tue 17 – Sat 21 Apr: 6pm

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Cold Turkey at Nana's

Redrooms, Perth Theatre

The legendary A Play, a Pie and a Pint comes to Perth for the first time. Relax and enjoy a drink and a pie while taking in a brand new show. Perth Theatre's atmospheric Redrooms bar becomes an intimate theatre space for this first co-production with Glasgow's Oran Mor. Local writer Ben Tagoe's Cold Turkey at Nana's is a wry, funny and sharp play about addiction and the grandmas: think Trainspotting meets The Steamie! Stop in on your way home for an entertaining hour with a brand new comedy in a fun, relaxed and intimate environment.

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£12.50 for your play, pie and pint; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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“Show stopping… an experiment that is a resounding success.” The Herald “One of the most magical theatre initiatives of the last decade.” The Scotsman “Arguably the best-value cultural event in the country.” The Sunday Times

Dogstar Theatre Company presents

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The Captain's Collection Tue 1 May: 7.45pm

Perth Theatre

The Captain's Collection tells the story of Highland composer Captain Simon Fraser as he is transported back through his turbulent existence, visited by the ghosts and dreams dwelling within the pages of his collection of Jacobite music and song. It features four celebrated performers including the sublime singing of Alyth McCormack, 2009 Scottish Critics' Best Actor Matthew Zajac, and the playing of two of Scotland's finest traditional musicians.

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The international award-winning Dogstar Theatre Company returns to its roots with this revival of one of its earliest productions, a potent blend of history, drama, music and humour. £14.50, £10.50; concessions £12.50 (includes booking fee)

“An engrossing treat… fascinating and provocative music theatre pulling together history, storytelling, cultural politics… and some hilarious madcap humour.” The Scotsman “Humorous, dark, emotional, historically factual and musically exhilarating” MEAL Press and Journal PRE - SHOW

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The Steamie

25th Anniversary Production

Tue 8 – Sat 12 May: 7.45pm, Wed + Sat matinees 2.30pm Perth Theatre

Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Scotland's most loved play! It's Hogmanay in a Glasgow wash house, and the girls need to get their washing done before the bells. Join Dolly, Magrit, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers as they laugh and cry their way through the last day of the year - with a little help from the not so handy Andy. First performed in May 1987, The Steamie has delighted audiences all over the world. Writer Tony Roper directs this new anniversary production - get your tickets now before it sells out! Tue-Thu eve £18.50; concessions £16.50 Wed + Sat matinee £18; concessions £16 Fri £21.50; no concessions Sat eve £22.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

“The play has a kind of hilarious perfection” The Scotsman

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A Horsecross Arts production written by Alan McHugh directed by Andrew Panton

Fri 9 Dec - Sat 7 Jan: 7pm, matinees 2pm | Perth Theatre

Fee Fi Fo Fun - join in the adventure of Giant proportions... Poor Jack; the local giant is hungry and he wants Jack's cow and the princess he fancies for tea! If things are going to end happily ever after, Jack is going to need all your shouting and cheering and a fair bit of singing along too!

tickets from £17; concessions £14; children £12; family ticket (max 2 adults) £52 (includes booking fee)

“Perth panto... one of the most traditional and well-loved in the land” The Scotsman

Fri 9 Mar: 11am + 2pm Studio, Perth Theatre

Grandma and Lucy are up in the attic where all the memories are stored. Hidden in dusty containers at the top of the house, they have been waiting a long time to come out and play…

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The Attic

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Warm up your voices and join Jack and friends for a magical family pantomime in the perfect traditional setting - Perth Theatre. An essential part of a Perthshire family Christmas.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Come up the stairs, blow away the cobwebs and peep into the boxes. Who knows what might happen when the sleepy attic comes to life! For children aged 3-5, their parents and carers

£6.50; no concessions (includes booking fee) schools - one free adult per 10 tickets booked nurseries - one free adult per 2 tickets booked

“spell-binding fun for little ones” The Herald

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Horsecross Hoot ‘n’ Toot

Mondays: 23 Jan–26 Mar and 16 Apr-18 Jun Mondays: 23 Jan–26 Mar and 16 Apr-18 Jun 0 – 2 yrs: 10.30 - 11am 2 – 3.5yrs: 11.15 - 11.45am Pre-school (3.5 - 5yrs): 12 - 12.45pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Join the Horsecross Creative Learning team for fun vocal workshops for parents and children packed with exciting new songs, musical games and some new puppet friends. Through simple singing games, fun songs and activities, a child's language, speech, motor skills and concentration can all be improved. Most of all it's a great way to meet new friends through making music! individual ticket £4 (accompanying adults free) 10 week block £36

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“I loved everything and I want to go again!” Maria, age 9

Children's Classic Concerts Sticks and Strings Sun 12 Feb: 3pm

Perth Concert Hall

Owen and Olly return to Perth with the latest concert in their fantastic new family series at Perth Concert Hall.

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More madcap musical mayhem is guaranteed, this time featuring violins and vibraphones, guitars and guiros and bongos and basses of both the string and drum variety! With lots of fun, audience participation and astonishing virtuoso performances, Sticks and Strings is a must for music fans of all ages. www.childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk age 6+ £10.50; concessions £6.50 (includes booking fee)

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Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt

Wed 11 Jul: 1pm + 4pm, Thu 12 Jul: 10am + 1pm Perth Concert Hall

Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help. Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog's boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure. Following the sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect sing-along songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. www.peppapiglive.com

£15; children £13; family of four £52 (includes booking fee)

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Puppet and Animation Festival Mon 2 - Frid 13 Apr Garlic Theatre

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre

Mon 2 Apr: 2-2.45pm age 4+

Mon 9 Apr: 2-2.55pm age 4-10

Fiddlesticks Fiddlesticks is the playful spirit of a violin who breaks free from his strings and leads us into a world of musical fantasy in search of the beautiful Violinka. On his magical journey, puppets made from old instruments spring to life: birds fly out from music scores, a horse emerges from the bow of a violin...

“Amazing! One of the most creative and imaginative productions we have seen.” Bignold Primary School Head Teacher The Folding Theatre Puppet Company

The Selfish Giant

Tue 3 Apr: 2-2.40pm age 3-7 Tap your feet and listen to the beat... Whilst taking tea in his garden, the giant relates his story for the audience. Why is he so grumpy and selfish? He tells of how he returned home one day to find his garden full of children. How will the giant react? Based on Oscar Wilde's much-loved children's story, The Selfish Giant, it is performed with found objects, puppets and shadows and is intended to be a gentle introduction to puppet theatre.

Meet all the familiar characters - the Duck, the Cat, the Little Bird and of course, the wonderful life-sized WOLF! A large scale puppet show with life-sized animal puppets and actors, it’s ideal for family audiences. “enchanting… clever and colourful and performed to a great musical soundtrack. A lovely, lovely show.” Highlights Rural Scheme Storybox Theatre

The Pea, the Bean and the Enormous Turnip Fri 13 Apr: 2-2.50pm

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The Princess and The Pea is a story well loved by all. Storybox Theatre has planted some more seeds in the plot and grown this unforgettably leguminous tale of three famous vegetables: a pea which finds a real princess, the biggest turnip in the world, and a bean which runs away to make its mark.

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A spellbinding tale of rhythmical twists and turns with a lively blend of clowning, rod and shadow puppets, percussion and live music.

Follow the adventures of Peter's visit to his grandfather's cottage at the edge of The Great Forest.

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Peter and the Wolf

“Thoughtful, unafraid, empathetic, endlessly imaginative theatre for the young. This is puppetry of real skill...the children lapped it up” The Scotsman

All shows in Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall £6.50; 4 for £22 (includes booking fee)

DANCE Tony Clayman Promotions and PMB Presentations present

Brendan Cole Live and Unjudged Sun 5 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is joined by other former Strictly professionals and his brother Scott for a night of dance. They’re all there, from the Paso Doble to the Tango, Quickstep to the Jive.

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Backed by Brendan's 14 piece band, who perform songs from artists including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and Robbie Williams, this is a great chance to see first-hand some of the ballroom magic created on Strictly. This dance spectacular promises more than a just a few cha cha cha's! www.brendancole.com £32.50, £30, £27.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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“Much more than just a dance show, Cole kept the night going with crowd-pleasing banter, delivering a hearty dose of toe-tapping magic to bring a smile to our faces.” Southsea Press

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Dance Extravaganza!

by the pupils of Julie Young Dance Studios

Thu 26-Sat 28 Jan: 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm Perth Theatre

Join students of all ages from Julie Young Dance Studios as they come together for a fantastice showcase of various dance styles ranging from classical ballet to tap, jazz and musical theatre numbers.

£14.50; children £8.50 (includes booking fee)

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««««« “A jaw-dropping show from start to finish” Daily Echo

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Thu 16 - Sun 19 Feb

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

Perth Concert Hall

After the hit shows Snow White on Ice and Peter Pan on Ice, The Russian Ice Stars return with another much loved fairy tale as they deliver a dazzling interpretation of the enchanting Cinderella. The high-speed combination of extraordinary skating and breath-taking aerial feats will leave you mesmerised - a spectacular treat for the whole family. Thu £22; concessions £20; child £14.50; family £63 Fri-Sun £26; concessions £22; child £17; family £76 (includes booking fee)

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PERTH FILM SOCIETY All films start at 7.45pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

£5 at the door or £25 for all 7 films; seniors/unwaged/student £4 or £16 for all 7 films

Incendies

Thu 19 Jan

Cert 15, 2010, 130 mins, French, Arabic, English with subtitles

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Twins journey to the Middle East to discover their family history and fulfil their mother's last wishes. A powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love from Canadian director Denis Villeneuve.

In a Better World (Haevnen) | Thu 26 Jan

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Cert 15, 2010, 119 mins, Danish with subtitles

Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Best Foreign Language Oscar 2011.

Inside I'm Dancing Thu 9 Feb

Even the Rain (Tambien la lluvia) Thu 1 Mar

Cert 12, 2010, 103 mins, Spanish with subtitles

As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatise the water supply. A powerful, richly layered indictment of the plight of Latin America's dispossessed. Iciar Bollain's fifth feature is her most ambitious and best.

Salt of Life (Gianni e le donne) Thu 15 Mar

Cert 12A, 2011, 90 mins, Italian with subtitles

House-husband Gianni has many things to worry about while his retirement slips away but romance is not one of them. One day his friend decides it's time for Gianni to get a girlfriend and reacquaint himself with some of life's pleasures. Follow-up to Mid-August Lunch by Gianni Di Gregorio.

Cert 15, 2004, 104 mins, English

When Rory moves into his room in the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, his effect on the home is immediate. A friendship with Michael, a young man with cerebral palsy and nearly unintelligible speech, develops, with Rory encouraging him to experience life outside the confines of the home. Starring James McAvoy.

Departures (Okuribito)

A Separation

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Thu 16 Feb

Cert PG, 2011, 123 mins, Persian with subtitles

A couple has to make a decision to leave Iran to better the life of their child or stay and take care of a parent suffering from Alzheimers; however, the couple's marriage may end in divorce. Winner of the Golden Bear and Best Actor & Actress awards at Berlin 2011.

Thu 29 Mar

Cert 12A, 2009, 130 mins, Japanese with subtitles

Director Yojiro Takita's sensitively told story of an out-of-work cellist (Masahiro Motoki) who returns to his hometown to work in a funeral home. Won the Best Foreign Language Oscar in 2009. Contact Peter 01738 621997 or Donald 01738 628055

Avalon Promotions present

plus support

Mon 19 Mar: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Join Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane, as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh. www.russellkane.co.uk Advisory: contains adult material and some swearing

COMEDY

Russell Kane’s Manscaping

£18; no concessions (includes booking fee)

««««« “A seriously good comedian.” The Times

Paul Merton's Out Of My Head Mon 26 Mar: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton's brain as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Expect a night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren't girls). www.paulmerton.com

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with Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster

Advisory: contains adult material and some swearing

£23.50; concessions £20.50 (includes booking fee)

Martin Witts presents

Doug Stanhope plus support Mon 2 Apr: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

America’s top comic comes to Perth! Brutal, shambolic, savage and unpredictable, Doug Stanhope is a no-holds-barred comedian who displays scant respect for any personal, moral, or social boundaries. And he’s the funniest comic you will ever see. Strictly adults only

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««««« “Searing, relevant and brilliantly funny... one of the greatest comedians on the planet. If fearless stand-up is your bag, you'd be a fool to miss him.” Metro

£20.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

Chambers Management presents

Sarah Millican Thoroughly Modern Millican Thu 26 Apr: 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

After selling out all 120 dates on her debut tour, Sarah Millican is sold out again!

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Ever wondered how to make a home-made treadmill? Or what to do when you don't like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more! www.sarahmillican.co.uk Suitable for 16+ £20.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

TALKS AND EVENTS

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Perth Concert Hall All RSGS talks ÂŁ8.50; free for under 18s/students/RSGS members (includes booking fee)

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Fred Pearce: Peoplequake

Tue 17 Jan: 7.30pm

Fred Pearce, one of Britain's finest science writers, specialises in global issues, including water and climate change. This talk, based on his groundbreaking book, explores the consequences of the world's population levelling out and where this will take us in the future.

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Rosie Swale-Pope: Just a Little Run Around the World Tue 7 Feb: 7.30pm

When she lost her husband to cancer, Rosie Swale-Pope set off from Wales with a small cart of food and equipment on a five-year solo journey around the world in his memory. Her story is one of tremendous adventures, of encounters with wild animals and meetings with remarkable people. It is also the story of an ordinary woman who dared to attempt something truly extraordinary.

Dr Nick Middleton: Deserts Tue 20 Mar: 7.30pm

Nick Middleton is a geographer, writer and presenter. He teaches at Oxford University where his main research interest is in the nature and human use of deserts. This work has taken him to deserts through the world - delve into the planet's most unique landscapes, discover extraordinary scenery, ingenious human adaptation and rich biodiversity to reveal the true nature of these fascinating extreme environments.

Derek Block proudly presents

Tue 21 Feb: 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Sally has followed her hugely successful TV series, Sally Morgan: Star Psychic with her new hit show Psychic Sally: On The Road and returns to Perth following yet another fabulous sellout show last year. Since becoming a professional medium, Sally has read for a whole host of celebrities, perhaps most notably the late Princess Diana. Sally now brings to the stage a unique theatrical experience, which is both entertaining and enlightening. www.starpsychic.co.uk £23; no concessions (includes booking fee)

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MEAL

Perth Concert Hall

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£4.50; accompanied under 16s free Early entry for wheelchair users: 10.30am

Blonde Sheep Events presents

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

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Scottish Bead Fair Sun 11 Mar: 11am

TALKS AND EVENTS

An Audience with Sally Morgan

TV Psychic Tony Stockwell An Evening of Mediumship Mon 30 Apr: 7.30pm

Perth Theatre

For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has been working for over twenty years to bring forward messages of love from the grave and share them with those who have lost people dear to them. Now, through Tony's special gift, audiences can experience the continued existence of their loved one and evidence that there's really not death, just life beyond this. www.tonystockwell.com Suitable for 12+ £20.50; no concessions (includes booking fee)

Horsecross Players JOIN IN

Tuesdays 17 Jan – 28 Feb: 7-9pm Rehearsal Room, Perth Theatre

Join Horsecross Players for an exciting playwriting project. Led by local playwright Susan McClymont, the group will work together to create, perform and film short pieces of theatre using the Perth Theatre building as a stimulus. For further details contact creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477722

buy all seven sessions for just £24; concessions £18

AGE 18+

Horsecross Voices: All Greased Up 01738 621031

Wednesdays 18 Jan – 22 Feb: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Relive your youth by taking part in a six week project devoted to one of the most sing-able musicals of all time: Grease. We'll have you bop-shoo-wopping and rama-lama-ding-donging in no time and we'll run a small informal sharing for friends and family at the end of the six weeks. £4; concessions £3 buy all six sessions for £20; concessions £15

AGE 18+

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Horsecross Voices: The Gospel Truth Choir Wednesdays 7-28 Mar: 7.30pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall After a sell out Big Sing at Southern Fried 2011, The Gospel Truth Choir are back to lead a four weeks fun informal singing workshops. You don't need to read music to join in and no experience is required. Places are limited so please book quickly to avoid disappointment. £5; concessions £4.50

AGE 18+

Children's Classic Concerts: All Drummed Up Sun 22 Apr: 1.30pm + 3pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Join World-class percussion whizz kids Owen and Olly, for some exciting drumming workshops for all the family! You'll get the chance to try some new instruments and have lots of fun in the process! Workshops last roughly 45 minutes. family friendly- any age plus parents £5; no concessions

Blow and Blast

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Saturdays: 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 10 Mar, 14 Apr mild workshop: 10am - 12pm medium workshop: 2.30 - 4.30pm Blow and Blast Band: 12.30 - 2pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Improve your ensemble playing with these fun, informal workshops and band. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon (saxophone and trumpets welcome to join the band) who want to play in a relaxed group situation. Places are limited so book early! Please note: you must provide your own instrument. Workshop: £12 per session Blow and Blast band: £10 per session 1 workshop + band just £15 per session

AGE 18+

We are looking for young people aged 12 – 21 years to perform in our foyer before and after classical music concerts.

Auditions take place on Sat 3 and Sun 4 March. You should play 15 minutes of your chosen music. For further details or to book an audition slot contact creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477722 AGE

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= some part singing/harmony, intermediate instrumentalists

= multiple parts, could include other languages (vocal), advanced instrumentalists

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Audition to play at Perth Concert Hall

For info on our Join In activities for under 18s, such as Horsecross Glee, Perth Youth Theatre and Gordon Duncan Experience, see our separate Join In brochure available in either of our venues. Teachers, visit us on the Glow Creativity Portal for more details of what we can offer your pupils

contact creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477722 for more information on any of our workshops or schools programme.

CONTEMPORARY ART

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Image: Wired (detail), 2011 by Emma Herman-Smith. Courtesy the artist and Perthshire Visual Arts Forum

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

exhibitions

Until 1 April

CONTEMPORARY ART

artspace

Collections III: Works by Women Artists Selected works from our collection of contemporary art

Selected works by Perthshire Visual Arts Forum members

Sun 22 Apr: 11am-2pm

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

free

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Double Bill Brunch

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Encounters III: With Place

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

INFO

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and choose your own seats at www.horsecross.co.uk on 01738 621031 Mon - Sat 10am-6pm from 10am-6pm (till 5pm at Perth Theatre) Perth Concert Hall Perth Theatre Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ 185 High Street, Perth, PH1 5UW

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offers

Once paid for tickets are non refundable.

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

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Membership

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

KIDS Kids go FREE GO FREE

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

booking fee

MEAL Pre-show meals available

group bookers

Where indicated, ticket prices include a minimum booking fee of 50p to cover our processing costs. Fees are waived for tickets under £5 and if tickets are purchased in person by cash at Perth Theatre or Perth Concert Hall box offices. For group bookings (10 or more tickets for one event) the booking fee only applies to the first 10 tickets.

£1 ticket donation

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We’re asking all our customers to donate £1 per transaction towards the cost of transforming Perth Theatre.

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

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access

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

family friendly

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

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

disability friendly

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

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

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

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

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street Perth, PH1 5HZ

For more info see www.horsecross.co.uk/about/ horsecross-going-green/

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

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Jack and the Beanstalk Collections III: Works by Woman Artists Collections III: With place Perth Concert Series – Scottish Chamber Orchestra Perth Concert Series – Royal Scottish National Orchestra Blow and Blast Royal Scottish Geographical Society - Fred Pearce Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Incendies The Soldiers Horsecross Hoot n Toot Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Julie Young Dance School In a Better World (Haevnen) Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Beethoven: Septet Horsecross Players

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Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Richard Goode in Recital Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Brendan Cole Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Llŷr Williams and Friends Royal Scottish Geographical Society – Rosie Swale-Pope Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Dunedin Consort plays Bach Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Inside I’m Dancing Elkie Brooks Blow and Blast Children’s Classic Concerts: Sticks and Strings Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Songs by Fauré and Debussy Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Cinderella on Ice A Separation Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Brahms: String Quintet Op.111 An Audience with Sally Morgan Horsecross Players Horsecross Voices – All Greased Up Scottish Ensemble with Lawrence Power Perth Concert Series – Royal Scottish National Orchestra Mozart music for piano and violin Mhairi Hall Trio and Patsy Reid Perth Symphony Orchestra Horsecross Hoot n Toot Steven Osborne plays Ravel Horsecross Players

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Perth Choral Society Fiddlesticks Doug Stanhope The Selfish Giant The Waterboys Rachel Lyn Harrington and Her All-Girl Honkytonk Band NYCoS National Boys Choir Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Perth & Kinross Council Music Camp Concert Perth Youth Orchestra Peter and the Wolf The Pea, the Bean and the Enormous Turnip Blow and Blast Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson plays Thick as a Brick The National Children's Orchestra of Scotland Horsecross Hoot n Toot Scottish Ensemble with Jonathan Morton A Play, a Pie and a Pint – Cold Turkey at Nana’s The Hollies Perth Concert Series – BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Blazin’ Fiddles + Karine Polwart The Kilkennys Children’s Classic Concerts: All Drummed up Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Songs by Mozart, Strauss and Bernstein The Osmonds Sarah Millican SOLD OUT BBC Big Band The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Perth Strathspey & Reel Society Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Haydn and Beethoven Quartets Tony Stockwell – An Evening of Mediumship

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Even the Rain (Tambien la Iluvia) Bach Collegium Japan with Masaaki Suzuki Big Pants and Botox Graeme Stephen Quintet – Sunrise Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Shakespeare in Song Paul Lewis – Schubert Cycle Horsecross Voices Barflies Tommy Emmanuel The Attic We’ll Meet Again Blow and Blast Scottish Bead Fair Horsecross Hoot n Toot Horsecross Voices Moonlight and Magnolias Salt of Life (Gianni e le donne) Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals Horsecross Hoot n Toot Lunchtime Concert – Haydn: String Quartets Russell Kane’s Manscaping Royal Scottish Geographical Society – Dr Nick Middleton Perth & Kinross Council Central Groups Concert Horsecross Voices Peatbog Faeries

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