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Christmas lunch + dinner

throughout December

make a night of it!

at Perth Concert Hall

Glassy and chatty by day; it’s sassy and classy at night. Champagne or smoothies, homebakes or brunch, kids menu or pre-show supper… you decide

Pre show suppers sample menu 2 courses £14.50 | 3 courses £18.50 Ham hough Scotch broth Tartlet with tomatoes, glazed with Gruyere cheese Smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon & poached salmon terrine with chive crème fraiche Wild mushrooms sautéed in tarragon butter and grilled polenta • • • •

Pan-seared breast of chicken, clapshot mash and creamed leeks Pork fillet wrapped in Serrano ham with chorizo, black pudding, tomato & bean stew Roast rib-eye of beef with pan juices, celeriac purée and braised red cabbage Fillet of sea bass with crushed potatoes and a mussel, lemongrass, coconut and coriander broth Pumpkin risotto and rocket salad with parmesan • • • •

Mill St, Perth, PH1 5HZ reservations 01738 477724 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm show nights open till late

Apple tart tatin and cinnamon anglaise Pecan pie & maple mascarpone cream Seasonal fruit salad and champagne sabayon Scottish cheeses with chutney and oaties

no need to rush enjoy pudding and coffee at your reserved table during the interval

SEASON’S HIGHLIGHTS

Schubertiad the best of Vienna in the Fair City

The Monday Night Thing Sir Chris Bonington | Horsecross Players

Snow Queen A Streetcar Named Desire Wrestling | Kidsamonium | Sunset Song

Annie | Dylan Moran The Merry Widow | Sunset Song

Lunchtime Concerts | National Orchestras

Boy George | Kings of Swing The programme

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Classical Christmas Music Comedy Musicals Drama Kids + Families Dance Talks + Events Film Community/Join In New Media Art

Essentials 42: Tickets + Info 46: Seating plans At a glance 44: At a glance

Funders + partners

Half our funding comes from ticket income. The rest comes from grants and support from these funders:

Thomson Charitable Trust

CLASSICAL

A Celebration of Schubert

10-13 Oct

SCHUBERTIAD 08

“an intensive weekend of top-drawer performers playing a series of undiluted masterpieces”

The Herald on Schubertiad 2007

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Perth’s first Schubertiad in 2007 brought music lovers from all over the UK to relish a weekend of superb performances of Schubert’s music.

This year it is bigger, better and even more authentically Viennese than before, with an array of talks and walks to complement the music.

All shows are in the Gannochy Trust Auditorium at Perth Concert Hall unless otherwise stated.

Pre-concert talks are in the Norie-Miller Studio at Perth Concert Hall.

7.30pm Schubert’s Scots

State Dining Room, Scone Palace

Catriona Mackay, clarsach Excerpts from The Lady of the Lake and James Macpherson’s Ossian poems mingled with music for clarsach. £10

Sat 11 Oct

11am-12.15pm Guided Walk: Historic Perth

Beginning and ending at the Concert Hall, returning in time for the lunchtime concert. £5 The Vienna Piano Trio plays Schubert’s Trio in E-flat D. 929. £10; concession £8

6.30pm Pre-concert talk

Horsecross Creative Director Svend Brown introduces this evening’s concert.

Free to ticket holders

7.30pm Ballads, Myths and Legends

£20 £15 £10; concessions £18 £12 £7.50

Sun 12 Oct

10.30am-12.30pm Guided Walk: Historic Perth The grounds of Scone Palace

The walk ends in time to return to the Concert Hall for the lunchtime concert. £5

1pm Lunchtime Concert

The Vienna Piano Trio play Schubert’s ravishing Trio in B flat, D. 898. £10; concession £8

4pm Winterreise

There are few hours of music more absorbing than Winterreise. Jonathan Lemalu performs the entire cycle with regular partner, pianist Michael Hampton. Follow in the footsteps of the Romantic hero on his long journey into the winter darkness. £20 £15 £10; concessions £18 £12 £7.50

A beautifully rich programme featuring the late sonata in G, D. 894, a profoundly moving experience from its soft, magical opening chord to its brilliant close. £20 £15 £10; concessions £18 £12 £7.50

Mon 13 Oct

1pm Lunchtime Concert

Schubert: Rondo Brillant in B minor D. 895 Webern: Four Pieces, Op.7 (1910) Thomas Gould, violin John Reid, piano The sheer showmanship of the Rondo is contrasted with the concentration and intensity of Four Pieces. £6; concessions £5

6.30pm Pre-concert talk

Horsecross Creative Director Svend Brown introduces this evening’s concert.

Free to ticket holders

7.30pm Schubert at the Piano

Divertissement à la Hongroise in G minor, D. 818 * Fantaisie in F minor, D. 940 * Sonata in B minor, D. 960 Artur Pizarro, piano Vita Panomariovaite, piano * This year’s event is closed appropriately enough with the immense last Sonata, D. 960. The first half features a selection of ravishing duets - just the sort of music Schubert himself might have enjoyed at the keyboard with friends. £20 £15 £10; concessions £18 £12 £7.50

Schubert in Depth: 1.30pm

Lunch hour words and music with Svend Brown exploring Schubert’s life and works.

Wed 17 Sep: Schubert and Scotland Wed 24 Sep: Schubert’s Singers Wed 1 Oct: Schubert’s Love of Nature Wed 8 Oct: Schubert’s Schubertiads £5: book all 4 get one free

6.30pm Pre-concert talk

Horsecross Creative Director Svend Brown introduces this evening’s concert Free to ticket holders

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Pianist Simon Lepper presents an evening of song featuring an outstanding line-up of award-winning young singers: baritone Stephan Loges, soprano Katherine Broderick and mezzo Anna Stephany. Expect familiar favourites and a focus on Schubert’s settings of Sir Walter Scott – a poet he loved deeply.

Mozart: Fantasy in C minor Ligeti: Musica Ricercata Mozart: Rondo in A minor Schubert: Sonata D. 894

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1pm Lunchtime Concert

7.30pm Paul Lewis in recital

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Fri 10 Oct

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KIDS GO FREE

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“an exceptionally versatile group of players” The Scotsman

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“brilliant”

The Herald

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Wed 1 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Albinoni Shostakovich

Corelli

Shostakovich

Trumpet Concerto in D minor Chamber Symphony in C minor Op. 110a Concerto Grosso from Op. 6 No.11 Concerto No.1 in C minor for piano, trumpet & strings Op. 35

The Scottish Ensemble get their new season of to a cracking start with two of the UK’s finest soloists, trumpeter Alison Balsom and Perth-born pianist, Alasdair Beatson playing a programme that ranges from the baroque to the contemporary.

Fire

Sat 22 Nov: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Pekka Kuusisto, violin Since winning the Sibelius Violin Competition at the age of nineteen, the extraordinary young Finnish violinist Pekka’s intensity, enthusiasm and virtuosity have stunned audiences.

This concert is the wild card in the pack – prepare to be amazed.

“Classical music has too few mavericks.

So we should cherish Pekka Kuusisto, who... mesmerised the audience like a latter-day Pied Piper. ...

He’s a huge, charismatic talent. Let’s see more of him.”

The Times 2007

Adams Musgrave Reich Copland

Shaker Loops Green: world première Clapping Music Appalachian Spring

Americana is the theme for the December concert. Rich and powerful musical language and a strong sense of drama have made Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave one of the most respected and exciting contemporary composers in the Western world. This world premiere celebrates her 80th birthday.

Quicksilver

Sat 7 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Mozart Schwertsik

Stravinsky

Divertimento in F, K. 138 Concerto for marimba and strings (world première tour) Scottish Ensemble and Wigmore Hall co-commission Apollon Musagète

Colin Currie, percussion

Luminous

Sat 28 Mar: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

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“In her hands, the trumpet rivals the human voice for expressivity and tonal colouring.”

St. Petersburg Times

Wed 17 Dec: 7.30pm St Ninian’s Cathedral

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Alison Balsom, trumpet Alasdair Beatson, piano

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scottish ensemble

Biber Battaglia Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in D minor Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings Jonathan Morton, violin

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The Scottish Orchestras Perth Concert Series Scotland’s national orchestras once again bring their own distinctive sounds and traditions to Perth; the only venue in Scotland to showcase them in a dedicated series.

This season has music with a rich cast of melodies at the very core of the classical repertoire with the usual mix of internationally renowned soloists and conductors.

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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Fri 10 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Fri 5 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Dvořák

Szymanowski

Berlioz The Damnation of Faust

The Noonday Witch: Symphonic Poem Violin Concerto No.1 Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade: Symphonic

Suite

Stefan Solyom, conductor Viviane Hagner, violin A romantic programme with one of Dvořák’s most graphically dramatic pieces, Szymanowski’s opulent and exotic First Violin Concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov’s gorgeously romantic depiction of tales from 1001 Nights: the ultimate piece of musical storytelling.

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Wed 12 Nov: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Fauré Masques et Bergamasques Ravel Piano Concerto in G major Stravinsky Pulcinella (complete) Thierry Fischer, conductor Sergio Tiempo, piano Martene Grimson, soprano James Gilchrist, tenor Roderick Williams, baritone The SCO captures the spirit of Paris between the wars – the jazz age was in full swing, but wistful nostalgia was also in the air. Fauré is all moonlit enchantment, while Stravinsky goes for laughs. Ravel’s concerto simply glitters: a virtuosic tour de force. All in all, a fine entertainment from start to finish.

Stéphane Denève, conductor Jennifer Larmore, mezzo-soprano Gregory Kunde, tenor Nicolas Cavallier, bass RSNO Chorus Choral symphony, opera, cantata or, as Berlioz termed it, ‘dramatic legend’: The Damnation of Faust is all of these things, and a marvel to hear in the flesh. Occasions to experience this masterwork are all too rare, and with a renowned Berlioz specialist in RSNO Music Director Stéphane Denève, as well as the very finest soloists, this will be an evening to remember.

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Viennese Gala Concert Thu 8 Jan: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall to include: Lehár

J Strauss Jr J Strauss Jr J Strauss Jr

Eine vision meine Jugendzeit (“A Vision of My Youth”) Emperor Waltzes Annen Polka On the Beautiful Blue Danube

David Danzmayr, conductor Join the RSNO to celebrate the New Year in traditional Viennese style with a fine collection of favourite waltzes, polkas, mazurkas and arias.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

JC Bach Overture, Lucio Silla* Bach Concerto in D minor BWV 1052 Mozart Divertimento in E flat K. 113* Mozart Concerto in D, K. 451

Glinka

Karlowicz Respighi Mussorgsky orch.

Ravel

Wed 18 Mar: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Piotr Anderszewski, piano/director Christopher George, director*

Mikhail Agrest, conductor Tasmin Little, violin The Polish composer Mieczyslaw Karlowicz, who died 100 years ago, is not a familiar name to today’s concert-goers, but his warmly passionate violin concerto certainly deserves to be better-known. Tasmin Little has championed it with the BBC SSO on record, and here is a welcome chance to hear her play it live. The second half focuses on colourful musical story-telling inspired by visual art from Respighi and Mussorgsky.

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III IV V £17 £13.50 £8.50

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra Thu 30 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Mozart Beethoven Mozart

Symphony No.31 ‘Paris’ Piano Concerto No.3 Symphony No.36 ‘Linz’

Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor Artur Pizarro, piano ‘Mackerras, Mozart and Beethoven’ is a phrase designed to fill any music-lover’s heart with joy – add ‘Pizarro’ and you have an exceptional treat.

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra Romantic Valentine’s Classics Wed 11 Feb: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Ravel Grieg Mahler

Morricone Tchaikovsky

Boléro Piano Concerto Adagietto from Symphony No.5 Cinema Paradiso Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy

David Danzmayr, conductor Sunwook Kim, piano Relax and enjoy an intoxicating evening of the most romantic music imaginable. sponsored by Shell UK Limited £22 £19 £17 £13.50 £8.50; concessions available

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Overture: A Life for the Tsar Violin Concerto Trittico Botticelliano Pictures from an Exhibition

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The brilliant Polish pianist Anderszewski’s choice of solo concertos shows just how much music can change in 60 years. Bach’s piece could have been heard with one of his sons at the keyboard in the 1730s; Mozart’s K. 451 belongs to 1784 - the year when he made his name in Vienna with masterpiece after masterpiece, most of them designed to showcase his own considerable skills at the keyboard.

Fri 8 May: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

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LUNCHTIME

CONCERTS MONDAYS AT 1pm KIDS Perth Concert Hall GO FREE

£10: £9 concessions (meal deal) £6.50: £5.50 concessions (ticket only)

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Beethoven continued

Maximiliano Martín

Alexander Janiczek (violin) and Llyr Williams (piano) started their Beethoven journey last year. They continue this journey through the piano and violin sonatas of Beethoven over the course of 4 concerts this season – two this autumn and two in the Spring. Here two violins sonatas frame the 24th Piano Sonata in F sharp Op.78.

The charismatic principal clarinet of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra has made plenty of fans among Scottish audiences.

He’s joined by pianist Scott Mitchell for an hour of fiery and spectacular music-making.

Mon 29 Sep: 1pm

“Wit, playfulness, extroversion, introspection, energy, attack, exuberance, vital drama and streams of melodious lyricism paraded across Perth’s fine auditorium.”

The Herald on Beethoven lunchtime concert 2007

Schubertiad: Thomas Gould Mon 13 Oct: 1pm

Mon 24 Nov: 1pm

Beethoven continued Mon 1 Dec: 1pm

Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata is the centre piece of this concert continuing Alexander Janiczek (violin) and Llyr Williams’ (piano) acclaimed Beethoven journey.

Hebrides Ensemble Mon 8 Dec: 1pm

Scotland’s leading chamber ensemble thrilled audiences last season when they joined forces with Colin Currie. They return with a characteristically eclectic programme featuring the music of JS Bach among others.

Schubert: Rondo Brillant in B minor D.895 Webern: Four Pieces, Op.7 (1910)

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Scottish Ensemble

meal deal £10: £9 your soup and sandwich is already

Mon 27 Oct: 1pm

paid for you to enjoy in the cafe.

Musicians from the Scottish Ensemble have given many of the most memorable of our lunchtime concerts in past seasons. Here they include Shostakovich’s virtuoso Piano Trio Op.67.

for soup and a sandwich, or enjoy 10% off in the restaurant. soup and sandwich must be booked by 10am on the day of the concert

£6.50: £5.50 turn up on the day, pay £3.50

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Tue 2 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

KIDS GO FREE

£15; concessions £12

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There’s nothing quite like the authentic sound of a Russian male voice choir – and this is one of the very best. They run the full range from the deeply (literally – Russian basses can hit the bottom notes like no other nation) spiritual orthodox church music then lighten up with a little Slavic folk music.

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Russian Patriarchate Choir of Moscow

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CHRISTMAS

“reminiscent of the fantasy worlds of Philip Pullman and C.S. Lewis, [The Snow Queen] is charming and enchanting—and there are some great gags in there too.” Sunday Herald

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Snow Queen A Horsecross production

written by Stuart Paterson directed by Ian Grieve

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Fri 5 Dec - Sat 3 Jan

7.30pm, 2.30pm matinees (check box office for dates) Perth Theatre

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“a terrific adventure... haunting, moving, and very funny indeed “ The Guardian

A delightful Christmas adventure for the whole family.

The wicked Snow Queen smashes her evil mirror and blows the specks and splinters around the world. A piece of the mirror hits young Kay, who the Snow Queen takes to her Ice Palace at the very top of the world. She waits for Kay’s heart to turn to ice so her dastardly plan to make winter last forever can be fulfilled.

Gerda, Kay’s best friend, must journey north and brave many dangers in her attempt to save Kay and break winter’s grip. Leading us through terrifying ordeals, as well as endless fun and nonsense, Gerda never gives up. Along the way she meets talking ravens, the evil Cobweb Spider, a prince and princess, a band of robbers, greedy polar bears and a brave reindeer who carries Gerda across the arctic wastes.

Advisory: Although this is a family show there are scary baddies - not for the under 5 or the very nervous!

Audio description: Thu 18 Dec evening; Sat 20 Dec matinee Sign language interpretation: Sat 27 Dec matinee

Pantomime in Scotland Touring Exhibition 8 - 13 Dec: daily, Perth Concert Hall foyer

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Go on a magical journey through the history of Scottish pantomime.

This special touring exhibition is suitable for all heroes, wizards, talking animals and wicked baddies too!

Pantomime in Scotland: Your Other National Theatre is an AHRC-funded research project based at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies, University of Glasgow.

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Angus Craft Association Christmas Craft Fair

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Sat 15 Nov: 10am - 5pm Sun 16 Nov: 12pm - 5pm Perth Concert Hall

A showcase of the products designed and produced by Angus Craft Association members and invited guests. A great place to start your Christmas shopping.

Free entry

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Christmas Carols Tue 2 + Wed 3 Dec: 8pm Redrooms, Perth Theatre

Talented musicians and singers from Perth & Kinross schools join together to provide a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols and popular classics.

Organised by ChildLine in Scotland/NSPCC and Perth & Kinross Council’s Education Services. All proceeds will help ChildLine answer more calls from children and young people in Scotland in danger or distress.

Perth Choral Society

A mixture of well-known carols, including Away in a Manger, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Deck the Halls, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and lesser-known carols as well as inspirational Christmas readings, both religious and non-secular.

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Thu 4 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

£8; children £4

Perth Amateur Operatic Society

£10; £9 wine + dine £25; £22.50

ChildLine Christmas Concert

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Messiah

Sun 7 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Emma Smith, soprano Frances McCafferty, contralto Hugh Rhys-Evans, tenor Paul Keohone, bass

Accompanied by the Angus Chamber Orchestra with conductor Peter Rutterford Perth Choral Society attracted a capacity audience for their performance of Handel’s much loved Messiah in Dec 2005. This wonderful oratorio has stood the test of time and its popularity is perennial. Tonight’s performance features over 90 singers and four soloists.

In aid of MacMillian Cancer Support. £12; concessions £10

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Jacqui Dankworth

Lisa Stokke

Kings Of Swing Christmas Special

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with the Choirs and Orchestra of Dollar Academy.

Wed 17 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Wed 10 Dec: 7pm Perth Concert Hall

£7 - Tickets on sale from 17 October

Sun 14 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

West End stars Lisa Stokke (Mamma Mia, Guys & Dolls) and Mark O’Malley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Misérables) with the Classic West End Orchestra.

From Porter and Gershwin to Sondheim and Lloyd Webber hear seasonal hits from the shows to warm the cockles of your heart. A wonderful selection of songs from a hundred years of the best in musical theatre skilfully entwined with everyone’s Christmas favourites.

Includes Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, Cats, Annie, Chicago and much, much more…

Kings of Swing Big Band put a little big band heat into Christmas joined by the lovely Jacqui Dankworth for some seasonal standards from the Songbook. £16.50; concessions £12

Carol Service

Perth Action of Churches Together Thu 18 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Preacher Rt Rev David Lunan, Moderator of the Church of Scotland, along with an ad hoc “Churches Together” Choir and their conductor Craig Dennis.

Admission free; collection for local charities

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A Classic West End Christmas

with star guest Jacqui Dankworth

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Dollar Academy Annual Carol Concert

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The Bethlehem Experience

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland New Year Concert 2009

Sun 21 Dec: 3.30pm + 6.30 pm Perth Concert Hall Dramatic presentation of the Christmas story. £3; children £1

Cristian Mandeal, conductor

The Singing Kettle presents

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The Christmas Toy Shop

Cristian Mandeal, Principal Guest Conductor of the Hallé Orchestra, leads the cream of young Scottish musical talent in an eclectic programme of popular classics for NYOS’ annual New Year Concert.

Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin have taken over the toyshop and are expecting a big rush for Christmas. Unfortunately the toy deliveries have been delayed. When they eventually arrive they need help to stock the shelves and get ready for Christmas as a mystery guest is due any moment for the grand opening, but we’ve no idea who it can be!

Remember to dress in a santa hat.

“A cracking concert...an enthralling performance” The Herald

Tue 23 + Wed 24 Dec: 11am + 2pm Perth Concert Hall

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£12; family ticket (2+2) £44 Groups 10+: £8 + 1 free with every 10 Book before Sep 13 – all tickets £9

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The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland experience the future of classical music.

£10-£18; concessions half price; student/children £2

Royal Scottish National Orchestra Viennese Gala Concert Thu 8 Jan: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Join the RSNO to celebrate the New Year in traditional Viennese style with a fine collection of favourite waltzes, polkas, mazurkas and arias.

See p6 for more details. £22 £19 £17 £13.50 £8.50; concessions available

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Hogmanay!

Session A9

featuring plus special guest MC Bruce Fummey Wed 31 Dec: doors 9.30pm/show 10pm Join us and some fantastic musicians to bring in 2009 with a bang- literally! This year’s show stars one of our very favourite bands, the turbo-charged fiddle-driven thing that is Session A9. Combining a four-fiddle attack with a relentless rhythm section they produce an irresistible sound, unrivalled on the traditional scene.

“Their precise, highly expressive fiddle virtuosity was irresistible” The Scotsman “brilliantly sophisticated arrangements of tunes old and new, brimming with brio and simply oozing class” The Sunday Herald www.sessiona9.com

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£18/ concessions £16 seated £12/ concessions £10 standing (held at last year’s prices) child £8 any area

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All shows: age 14+

Please note there will be no food available. Limited, unreserved seating.

Mon 22 Sep: 8pm

A late starter as a songwriter, in the space of two albums Sam Baker has reaped more rave reviews than many artists receive in a lifetime. With the keen eye and crafted phrasing of a short story writer, his songs brim with humanity and are delivered in a half-spoken, half-sung voice often compared to Guy Clark and John Prine.

“Imagine Steve Earle, Shane MacGowan and Johnny Cash jamming in a back street Austin, Texas bar when in comes Nick Cave and the spirit of Townes Van Zandt.” Rock’n’Reel

MUSIC

Sam Baker plus support

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Michael McGoldrick and friends Best known as a groundbreaking celtic fusion pioneer with Capercaillie, Flook and Afro Celt Sound System and on his own landmark albums Fused and Wired, this is a rare chance to see Michael McGoldrick in an acoustic trio setting.

This format showcases his outstanding traditional talents on flute and uillean pipes to thrilling effect alongside the equally brilliant John Joe Kelly on bodhran and Ed Boyd on guitar.

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Mon 29 Sep: 8pm

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Brendon Burns

and compere Bruce Fummey

Monday 6 Oct: 8pm

“Gutsy poignant potty mouthed comedy that’ll heal your heart but break your funny-bone.” ***** Metro “the best thing I’ve seen for a long, long time... punk comedy at its finest” **** The Guardian

Winner of the first IF.comedy award (formerly The Perrier) at last year’s Fringe, Brendon Burns is the most outrageous comedian performing today. Pushing the boundaries of taste in every direction, his shows are challenging, thought-provoking and definitely not for the faint-hearted or easily offended.

Strictly 16+ £12/£10 concessions

NeWt

Mon 13 Oct: 8pm

Scotland’s most exciting new jazz group are a trio with an unusual lineup and a highly distinctive sound: Chris Greive (trombone), Graham Stephen (guitar) and Chris Wallace (drums). By turns, intense, aggressive, lyrical and forlorn, NeWt have earned a formidable reputation in their short life to date.

“a satisfying clash of tone, colours and sonorities” Jazzwise “compositions that marry buccaneering adventure with crisp rhythms” The Herald

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£12; concessions £10

www.myspace.com/newttrio £10; concessions £8

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Jackie Leven MUSIC

Mon 20 Oct: 8pm

For more than 30 years Jackie Leven has been making passionate, intelligent music - most notably with the band Doll By Doll at the turn of the 70’s and then as an utterly individual solo artist over the last decade. His live shows are a virtuoso mix of fine singing, precise playing, brooding attitude and a gift for telling a tall tale.

Last seen in Perth performing with novelist and fellow Fifer Ian Rankin, Jackie Leven is among the most entertaining and intense songwriters you’ll ever see.

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Mon 27 Oct: 8pm

With a frontline of four young virtuoso accordion players Box Club are a radical new addition to the traditional music scene. Gary Innes, John Somerville, Mairearad Green and Angus Lyon each contribute their own individual style backed by a killer rhythm section. Bright west coast traditional tunes intertwine with driving reels and jigs, eastern European polkas, beautiful airs and Strathspeys in joyful quirky, tight and creative arrangements.

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£12; concessions £10

Dan Antopolski Isy Suttie

and compere Bruce Fummey

Mon 3 Nov: 8pm

After a four-year sabbatical, perennial Fringe sellout Dan Antopolski makes a long-awaited return to stand-up.

“Ludicrously original...You have to see this” ***** The List “Intriguing...intellect-tickling comedy” ***** Sunday Herald

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Isy Suttie is making big waves on the comedy scene with a joyous blend of quirky songs and characters. £12; concessions £10

Thick-Skinned Productions present

Brian Kellock/Liane Carroll

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Mon 10 Nov: 8pm

Scotland’s national treasure, pianist Brian Kellock, and multi award-winning vocalist Liane Carroll get together for their first Scottish tour since their chance meeting in 2006. Kellock, recently described as “a player who can command the world stage” and Carroll, described as “Deeply soulful and utterly brilliant” possess a unique musical chemistry. Unforgettable, funny and often painfully honest, this remarkable world-class duo will leave you wanting more.

“This may well be British jazz’s greatest double-act.”

The Herald

www.lianecarroll.co.uk www.myspace.com/briankellock £12; concessions £10

Mon 17 Nov: 8pm

www.michaelwestonking.com www.jebloynichols.co.uk www.peterbruntnell.com

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Three of the finest modern singer songwriters come together for an incredible night of song, stories, dark humor and light melancholia.

Jeb Loy Nichols has released ten albums and played with John Martyn, Richard Thompson, Robert Cray, John Hiatt and Lucinda Williams.

“His music is, as it has always been, an intimate fusion of country and soul.” Mojo **** Admired by the likes of Chris Hillman, Townes van Zandt and Ron Sexsmith Michael Weston King draws his influences from pop, folk, country and soul and is rightly regarded as a world-class songwriter.

Hailed by The Independent as “one of the finest songwriters in Britain” and classed by Rolling Stone as “England’s best kept musical secret”, Peter Bruntnell is one of the most powerfully understated performers you’ll ever see.

MUSIC

Peter Bruntnell Michael Weston King Jeb Loy Nichols

£12; concessions £10

plus support

Mon 24 Nov: 8pm

“A piping hot collaboration… A thriller” Mojo **** “These pipes are truly smoking” Songlines

One of the most thrilling traditional acts to emerge in many years, pipers Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson have blazed a trail to the top of the pile with a string of scorching live performances and the release of their hugely acclaimed debut, Partners In Crime.

www.myspace.com/rossandjarlath £12; concessions £10

Al Pitcher: Tiny Triumphs plus support and compere Bruce Fummey

Mon 1 Dec: 8pm

This non award winning comic applauds himself each day he bathes and wants to share his triumphs and hear yours. From humble beginnings in Huddersfield to an upbringing in New Zealand and now a life in Sweden, come laugh and celebrate your own existence and cheer those small moments we take for granted.

“Pitcher sits firmly in the improvising, rambling and freewheeling comedy camp inhabited by the likes of Ross Noble and Eddie Izzard.”

Time Out

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Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson

www.alpitcher.com £10; concessions £8

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MUSIC

The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust presents

A National Treasure II A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan Sat 27 Sep: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

featuring Tunes For Gordon, new music specially written by: 01738 621 031

Ross Ainslie border pipes/whistle/cittern Jarlath Henderson uilleann pipes/whistles Mairearad Green accordion John Somerville accordion

and performed with:

Mike Bryan guitar Dougie Hudson percussion Conrad Ivitsky bass Hamish Napier piano

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special guests:

Andrew Carlisle Highland pipes Brian Finnegan flute Hannah Fisher fiddle Kyle Howie Highland pipes Tangi Josset bombarde Anxo Lorenzo gaita Cathy Ann MacPhee vocals Yannick Martin biniou Sheila Stewart vocals Vale Veterans Pipe Band

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After last year’s spectacular sellout concert, a glittering cast of musicians from Scotland and beyond come together to pay tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest ever musicians and to raise funds for his Memorial Trust. Ross Ainslie leads a superb young house band who will accompany many of tonight’s guests and perform Tunes For Gordon, five new pieces of music commissioned by the Trust.

The guestlist features world-class musicians from Ireland, Galicia and Brittany, pipe bands, young musicians, local talent, top-class pipers and traditional and Gaelic singers. These include Andrew Carlisle, winner of the Gordon Duncan solo piping competition at Celtic Connections; Anxo Lorenzo, a groundbreaking exponent of the Galician gaita; from Brittany, Yannick Martin and Tangi Josset, whose personal story is as incredible as their playing; Perthshire tradition bearer Sheila Stewart making a rare appearance on home turf; flautist Brian Finnegan from the band Flook; and the brilliant Gaelic singer Cathy Ann MacPhee - a favourite of Gordon’s who travels all the way from Canada to be with us.

www.gordonduncan.co.uk £16; concessions £14

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MUSIC

Since the mid 70s Magic have built their reputation and following. There is no attempt to emulate Queen visually in their concert, rather to celebrate the music of one of the greatest bands by performing it superbly, live, and better than anyone else.

Some may say that George’s life has been a soap opera played out in the tabloids since his meteoric rise to international stardom in 1982. There is however one undeniable truth: his incredible and instantly recognisable voice that has sold millions of albums worldwide.

Tue 23 Sep: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

www.magicakindofqueen.com £15; concessions £12

“It’s a Kind of Magic it most certainly was - for any fan of Queen’s music this is a must see show.” Norwich Evening News The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland

Musical Gala

with Perth Choral Society Wed 8 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Dir of Music RM Band, Captain Rich Harvey Dir of Music Perth Choral, Peter Rutterford The wonderfully versatile musicians of the Royal Marines and the exuberant singers of Perth Choral Society join forces to bring you a feast of music. Light classical, music from the shows, great choruses, solo pieces on a range of instruments and, of course, a display by the immaculate Corps of Drums.

Proceeds to Seafarers UK

www.seafarers-uk.org

£15; concessions £13; groups: buy 10 get one free

Boy George

George returned to the live concert stage in February this year after a 10 year absence.

He wowed audiences and critics with a show packed with his best known and widely loved hits from Culture Club, his solo career, great covers and new writing including Karma Kameleon, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? Church Of The Poison Mind, Everything I Own and many, many more.

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Now with more explosive energy, a bigger line-up and a massive new sound, the best Queen tribute around has just got better!

David Shepherd, Brian Daniels and Stars and Angels presents in Concert no support Thu 9 Oct: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

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Magic: A Kind of Queen

www.boygeorgeuk.com £25 £22.50 £20

“Outstanding voice… his solo set proved who really was the star of Culture Club.”

The Sun “Beyond… the face paint, lies a great British soul voice.”

The Evening Standard

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Eddi Reader

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Regular Music presents

Eddi Reader in concert plus special guests Tue 14 Oct: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Eddi Reader’s rare blend of meltingly true vocals, towering romanticism and her ability not only to move the listener but to connect her experience to that of her audience makes her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. In 1988 the shortlived but warmly remembered Fairground Attraction first brought Eddi into the limelight with the number one single Perfect and the triple platinum album The First Of A Million Kisses. She went on to release a series of critically acclaimed solo albums, most recently the superb Peacetime.

www.eddireader.co.uk

£24 (includes booking fee)

Bill Wilkie MBE presents

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59th All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle Festival Spectacular Variety Show Sat 1 Nov: 6.45pm Perth Concert Hall

Founded by Bill Wilkie and first presented by him in 1950, he has organised and presented the festival every year since then.

Artists this year include international virtuoso accordionists, comedian Eddie Devine, The Julie Young Dancers, John Scrimger MBE, Eddie Rose plus a huge supporting cast.

Tickets from Wilkies Music House, 2/4 Canal Crescent, Perth. 01738 623041 £13

Perth Symphony Orchestra Sun 23 Nov: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Verdi Overture Nabucco Butterworth Rhapsody ‘A Shropshire Lad’ Marcello Concerto in D minor for Oboe & Strings (soloist Michael O’Donnell) Beethoven Symphony 3 “Eroica” PSO welcomes local musician and now London based Michael O’Donnell to the platform to perform Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D minor. Beethoven’s mighty Eroica Symphony will be the orchestra’s principal work. www.perthsymphonyorchestra.org.uk £TBC

PCL and DF Concerts present

Nouvelle Vague plus special guests Thu 27 Nov: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

Nouvelle Vague’ first album resurrected post punk anthems and reinterpreted them in a bossa nova style. Songs from The Clash, Joy Division and The Undertones were stripped back to acoustic arrangements creating an unlikely word of mouth hit.

Their second album, Bande à Part, adds some gentle Caribbean flavour to their sound and includes versions of Ever Fallen in Love

by Buzzcocks, Blue Monday by New Order, The Killing Moon by Echo and the Bunnymen and Blondie’s Heart of Glass.

www.nouvellesvagues.com £19 (includes booking fee)

“Post punk anthems... reshaped with dreamy vocals and acoustic jazz textures” The Telegraph

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MUSIC

John McCusker Runrig

Fri 28 Nov: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

Fiddler extraordinaire John McCusker was commissioned by Celtic Connections and the Cambridge Folk Festival to create Under One Sky, an ambitious collaborative project bringing together musicians from diverse backgrounds and genres.

£15; concessions £12

Runrig

plus support Wed 3 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Runrig round off a great year with a run of Scottish dates following an extensive tour of the UK, Denmark and Germany. 2008 also included a sellout concert at Edinburgh Castle, a number one music DVD in both the UK and Denmark and the launch of their own single malt! £25 (includes booking fee)

Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Sat 6 Dec: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Scottish Brass Band Championships

John Mason MBE, conductor and Director of Music Debra Stuart, mezzo soprano James Nicol, tenor Jim McColl MBE, compere

Scottish Open Youth Brass Band Championship Sun 30 Nov: from 10.30am Perth Concert Hall

Beautiful airs, singers, dancers and toe-tapping music all superbly blended with the kind of humour which makes Scotland unique. Compered by that irrepressible well-kent face from BBC Television’s Beechgrove Garden, Jim McColl M.B.E.

Scottish Open Brass Band Championship Sat 29 Nov: from 9am

Featuring 32 bands, for the first time the event will be video streamed throughout the world on the internet. Also includes Scottish Challenge Shield Contest and Scottish Challenge Cup Contest. A great weekend of brass music. weekend ticket £10; concessions £6 day tickets £6; concessions £5

£15 £12.50 £10

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From Scotland, as well as John himself, the line-up features Gaelic songbird Julie Fowlis, Norman Blake from Teenage Fanclub, Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble, percussionist James Mackintosh, bassist Ewen Vernal, and Iain MacDonald on pipes, whistles and flute.

The English contingent consists of singers John Tams and Jim Causley, accordionist Andy Cutting, guitarist Ian Carr and Anglo/ Swedish fiddler Emma Reid.

Regular Music presents

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Under One Sky

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COMEDY

Just For Laughs Live presents

Dylan Moran: What it Is Sat 25 Oct: 8pm Perth Concert Hall

Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun Of The Dead and Run Fat Boy is back with a brand new show, What It Is. Moran’s legendary stand-up rants have sold out across the world cementing this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation.

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Likened to Dave Allen and labelled “The Oscar Wilde of Comedy” Dylan is unpredictable, bizarre, elegiac, often cruel but above all painfully funny.

Seeing through the joys and disappointments of human existence with the sensibility and intense perception of a man teetering on the edge, he chews life up and coughs it out.

Presented by Mick Perrin Productions for Just for Laughs Live Suitable for 15+

www.mickperrin.com

“He’s one of a kind” www.horsecross.co.uk

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£19; concessions £17

MUSICALS

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed + Sat mats at 2.30pm Perth Concert Hall Tue-Thu + Wed & Sat mats: adult £20; concession £17.50; children £12.50; family (2+2) £55 Fri + Sat eve: adult £24.50; concession £20; children £15; family (2+2) £69

first night only

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DRAMA

Fleeto written and directed by Paddy Cunneen Tue 16 + Wed 17 Sep: 8pm

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Perth Studio Theatre

Two boys One murder Two victims When his friend is stabbed, a young lad from a housing scheme falls in with a gang. The terrible revenge he takes at random brings disaster on himself and the family of his victim.

Inspired by The Iliad and drawing on contemporary Glasgow’s so called “knife culture” it is by turns frightening and deeply moving, provoking thought and debate on the issue of violence in our communities.

Paddy Cunnenn is a recent Bafta nominee (Boy A soundtrack) and directed Nova Scotia

by John Byrne. Features young adults from Perthshire and Perth Youth Theatre.

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duration: 55 minutes (no interval) £6; concessions £4 advisory: 16+ contains very strong language

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“A powerful and beautifully produced short play for Scotland today” The Scotsman

Over the Rainbow

DRAMA

Theatre Productions present

Fri 19 + Sat 20 Sep

7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee Perth Theatre

The Eva Cassidy story Compelling award-winning musical starring We follow Eva’s life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. £15.50; concessions £13

Faye Tozer

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Scottish Opera presents

The Merry Widow

by Franz Lehár Sat 27 Sep

7.45pm Perth Theatre

New production First performed in Vienna in 1905 this is the

captivating tale of a rich widow, her attempt to find a husband and the outcome of an encounter with a past lover. Expect confusion and merriment as they face ghosts from the past.

Features a talented group of young singers, piano accompaniment and fabulous music. £13; under 26s £5 Supported by The Gannochy Trust, JTH Charitable Trust, Eda, Lady Jardine Charitable Trust

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Faye Tozer as Eva Cassidy, telling the life story of this legendary artist.

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DRAMA

Sunset Song His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen presents

by Lewis Grassic Gibbon | adapted by Alastair Cording directed by Kenny Ireland | musical director Paul Anderson

Tue 7 - Sat 18 Oct

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7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee Perth Theatre Tue-Thu: £16; concessions £10 Fri-Sat: £17.50; concessions £12 Sat mat: £14; concessions £9.50 (including senior citizens) Any performance: box £12; side circle £10; children £7

KIDS GO FREE

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the most popular Scottish novel of all time Sunset Song was voted the most popular Scottish novel of all time in 2006.

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This revised adaptation by Alastair Cording tells the story of Chris Guthrie through her country childhood and marriages before and after the First World War. It is an examination and celebration of a rural life fast dying out; telling how it feels to be a girl growing up on a farm in Scotland in the early 20th century, how it feels to be in love and in lust, how it feels to be a young mother on her own and how it feels to lose a love.

Director’s Take: Tue 14 Oct Stay on after the show and hear the director/actors talk about the show. There’s a chance for Q+A. (You can interrogate us all you like or simply enjoy hearing about the journey of the production.)

Audio description: Thu 16 Oct evening; Sat 18 Oct matinee Sign language interpretation: Sat 18 Oct matinee Captioned performance: Sat 11 Oct matinee

A co-production with Platform at Easterhouse

DRAMA

Reeling and Writhing present

Hannah and Harvey Thu 23 Oct

7.30pm Perth Theatre

Teen fears + fantasies Hannah is 12. Her world is her bedroom and But her fantasies are growing dark. Her monsters keep her in her room. Her dad is worried… £10; concessions £8; children £7

Advisory: ideal for 10-14 year olds

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her friends are characters from movies – Boo from Monsters Inc and Harvey, a 7 foot rabbit from an old black and white movie.

Fri 24 + Sat 25 Oct

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Study of sexual power David Mamet’s incredibly divisive masterpiece

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Theatre Tours International present

Oleanna

by David Mamet 7.45pm Perth Theatre

about political correctness. Explosive, dangerous, powerful.

This critically acclaimed production opened at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival in 2002 and is remounted for a limited tour with Guy Masterson and Joanne Hartstone. £14: concessions £10

Advisory: adult themes

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a streetcar named DESIRE A Horsecross production

written by Tennessee Williams | directed by Ian Grieve

Fri 7 - Sat 22 Nov preview Thu 6 Nov

7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee Perth Theatre

e r i s e D

Tue-Thu: £16; concessions £10 Fri-Sat: £17.50; concessions £12 Sat mat: £14; concessions £9.50 (including senior citizens) Any performance: box £12; side circle £10; children £7

£6 preview

KIDS GO FREE

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“I have always depended on the kindness of strangers...”

This is the story of the emotionally charged confrontation between two – now iconic – characters: Blanche Dubois and Stanley Kowalski.

She is a disinherited Southern belle from a once aristocratic family striving to keep her head above the horrors that life has delivered her. He is the brutal and passionate husband of Stella, Blanche’s younger sister.

Blanche arrives at the Kowalski’s home, disrupting Stanley and Stella’s sexual intimacy. Stanley is quickly irritated by Blanche’s airs and graces. He becomes violently determined to pull her down from her pedestal and get to the savage truth behind her arrival in their home.

Presented through special arrangement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.

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Director’s Take: Tue 18 Nov Stay on after the show and hear the director/actors talk about the show. There’s a chance for Q+A. (You can interrogate us all you like or simply enjoy hearing about the journey of the production.)

Advisory: PG/12A – some steamy themes Audio description: Thu 20 Nov evening; Sat 22 Nov matinee Sign language interpretation: Sat 22 Nov matinee

A Horsecross production written by Robert Burns | adapted and directed by Gerry Mulgrew

Fri 30 Jan - Sat 14 Feb preview Thu 29 Jan

DRAMA

Tam O’Shanter

7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee Perth Theatre

Director’s Take: Tue 10 Feb Audio description: Thu 12 Feb evening; Sat 14 Feb matinee Sign language interpretation: Sat 14 Feb matinee

£6 preview

KIDS GO FREE

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A Horsecross and Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh co-production

Fri 20 Feb - Sat 14 Mar

The Mystery of Irma Vep written by Charles Ludlam directed by Ian Grieve

Fri 20 Mar - Sat 4 Apr preview Thu 19 Mar

7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat matinee Perth Theatre

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Tue-Thu: £16; concessions £10 Fri-Sat: £17.50; concessions £12 Sat mat: £14; concessions £9.50 (including senior citizens) Any performance: box £12; side circle £10; children £7

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A highly visual, musical and comical imagining of the tale to celebrate Burns 250th anniversary, this is Tam O’Shanter like you’ve never heard it or seen it before.

Featuring very short skirts, the undead and several farmyard animals, this is a terrifically amusing and amusingly terrifying night out at the theatre.

A quick-change act in which two male actors perform all eight roles - and both genders!

No cliché is left un-mocked in this wickedly funny take on theatrical and film styles. Ready yourself for a night of ribald puns, glorious over-acting and unbridled silliness!

Presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

Director’s Take: Tue 31 Mar Audio description: Thu 2 Apr evening; Sat 4 Apr matinee Sign language interpretation: Sat 4 Apr matinee

£6 preview

KIDS GO FREE

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Tue-Thu: £16; concessions £10 Fri-Sat: £17.50; concessions £12 Sat mat: £14; concessions £9.50 (including senior citizens) Any performance: box £12; side circle £10; children £7

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Kidsamonium Hannah and Harvey

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storytelling with

Geraldine McCaughrean

Schools only Mon 15 Sep: 10 + 11.30am Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Storytelling session from this prize-winning author – talk to your teacher! £1; teachers go free

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Kidsamonium Sun 21 Sep: 2pm Perth Concert Hall 6-14 yrs

Kidsamonium is a magical musical event enabling 6–14 year olds to experience the power and freedom of jazz. A crack(pot) troupe of characters create a series of hilarious performances and musical games to watch and join in.

Winner of the BBC Jazz Award for Innovation in 2007 and a Herald Angel for one of the best shows in the 2007 Fringe.

There will be eight free music creativity workshops linked to the event, £10; concessions £5; family ticket (2+2) £25

Mini Music Makers

Mondays 22 Sep, 13 + 20 Oct, 3 + 24 Nov 0–12mth 10–10.30am 1–2 yrs 10.45–11.15am 2-3½ yrs 11.30am–12pm 3½-5 yrs 12.15–1pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Join in with our puppet friends as they open up the world of music to your tiny ears.

Through musical games, songs and activities we’ll have your child enjoying music and learning creative skills at the same time!

Music and song are great for the soul and an easy way to make new friends. £3 per session; adults free 5 week block: £12.50 for 30 min classes, £14 for 45 min classes Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reeling & Writhing present

Hannah and Harvey Thu 23 Oct: 7pm Perth Theatre

see p29 for details. £10; concessions £8 advisory: 10+

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Trick or Treat with Theresa Breslin

Sat 25 Oct: 10am + 11.30am Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Sat 15 Nov: 10am + 2pm schools performance Fri 14 Nov: 2pm Perth Studio Theatre

For all lovers of magical tales, but especially those aged 4+

A winter treat especially created for all children of nursery age and their families.

Join in the fun of a very special Hallowe’en storytelling session with award winning author Theresa Breslin, author of The Magic Factory series. Theresa needs your help to tell her story, Trick or Treat. This is your chance to shout out loud as one of the magical creatures who help Midden the messy little witch. Find out what happens when Cloris and Boris, two naughty students from the College of the Crystal Ball, steal a mega-magic-powered broomstick and take it for a nail biting ride.

It’s winter…the shortest day of the year and in a clearing in the forest stands a lone tree.

The forest creatures are gathering for a special moment, a moment when everything is transformed. Each has a story to tell and a gift to bring. It’s time to huddle up, tell stories, sing songs and wait…

Dress up as witch, a wizard, a gargoyle, or any of the other characters from The Magic Factory books – prizes for the best costumes!

£6: children £4

Combining magical lighting, story-telling, puppetry and song, this gentle multi-sensory story celebrates our forest friends, the turn of the year and the season of good cheer in a truly inclusive and accessible way.

£3; 4 for £10

The Singing Kettle presents

Teenage fiction

Tue 23 + Wed 24 Dec: 11am + 2pm Perth Concert Hall

Celia Rees

Sat 25 Oct: 4pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Author of Witch Child, which was shortlisted for the Guardian Book award, and Sorceress, shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. Celia’s exciting mix of history and adventure has captured the minds of teenager’s worldwide. In her new novel Sovay, a young woman finds adventure in her life as a highway robber. £3; 4 for £10

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The Ceilidh Tree

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Trick or Treat with Theresa Breslin

The Christmas Toy Shop Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin have taken over the toyshop and are expecting a big rush for Christmas. Unfortunately the toy deliveries have been delayed. When they eventually arrive they need help to stock the shelves and get ready for Christmas as a mystery guest is due any moment for the grand opening, but we’ve no idea who it can be!

Remember to dress in a santa hat.

www.singingkettle.com.

£12; family ticket (2+2) £44 Groups 10+: £8 + 1 free with every 10 Book before Sep 13 – all tickets £9

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Horsecross Players

Horsecross Voices

Horsecross Players is a fabulous new opportunity to participate in a range of fun and accessible drama techniques. Each week you’ll gain confidence through drama whilst learning about the behind the scenes working of our theatre. Drama workshops will work hand in hand with the exciting new season with input from our creative director, visiting artists and actors and theatre visits as an integral part of our Tuesday night sessions.

Join us for this pick-and-mix of group singing styles. You’ll learn a variety of musical genres including Country, Gospel, Big Band and Blues. We’ll also have evenings dedicated to learning selections from Gilbert and Sullivan classics and Carmina Burana. The last session will feature Horsecross Voices favourites Southpaw who will lead us all in a big sing-a-long!

Tuesdays 30 Sep – 16 Dec: 7-9.30pm Perth Theatre Rehearsal Room

This group is ideal for anyone with an interest in theatre and a desire to meet new people in a fun, artistic environment. Horsecross Players will provide the opportunity to participate without the pressure of scripts or impending stage fright!

The group is open to anyone aged 18 plus and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For further details or to book a place contact Suzi Morrice on smorrice@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477729.

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£4 per session; concessions £3

Wednesdays: 10, 17 Sep, 1, 22, 29 October, 5, 19, 26 Nov: 7.30 – 9.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

We welcome all levels, including newcomers to group singing and music reading is not necessary. This is a drop in group so please come as often as you like.

age 16+

For full programme details contact jminchin@horsecross.co.uk £4 per session; concessions £3

In The Mood

Mondays: 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec: 3 – 4.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall An informal afternoon of sing-a-long and entertainment with a variety of musicians over the programme. Most of the music is from the 1930s-1960s as well as traditional.

We’ll have Scottish traditional musicians and much more to join in with as it varies from session to session.

For full programme details contact jminchin@horsecross.co.uk £3 per session including refreshment

Flapper

DANCE

Ballet West

Ballet West

Fri 12 + Sat 13 Sep: 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm Perth Theatre

Sat 24 Jan: 7:30pm Perth Concert Hall

A Night of Dance

Let the kids and adults of the JGN Dance Attic entertain you with a high impact energetic dance show. £10; concessions £8

Flapper!

Thu 25 + Fri 26 Sep: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Book by Tim Kelly.

Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur Madcap musical comedy presented by young performers.

Come celebrate the roaring twenties with Polly Pepper, a young flapper who really knows how to live, in the time of Stutz Bearcat automobiles, Ziegfield girls, raccoon coats, ukuleles, beauty contests, and gangsters. The songs are sensational and Flapper is the “cat’s meow”, so what are you waiting for? “Ev’rybody Charleston” your way over to this sure-fire audience pleaser! £12; concessions £8

Young ballet company Ballet West features a mix of professional dancers and students in the final stages of their training.

This production will be danced by principals Sara-Maria Smith and Jonathan Barton, who have performed nationwide with companies such as Scottish Ballet, English National Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet £12; concessions £8

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The Julie Young Centre for Performing Arts presents

Swan Lake

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Jackie Nicoll - JGN Dance Attic presents

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TALKS AND EVENTS Chris Bonington

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Sir Chris Bonington The Everest Years Travel and adventure event Sat 20 Sep: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

British mountaineer and explorer Sir Chris will talk about his four visits to Everest including his successful ascent in 1985.

Video clips and sound bring the journey to life on what is sure to be an inspiring evening. £7; concessions £5

Femmes Fatales: Lin Anderson, Alex Grey, Alanna Knight Crime fiction event

Wed 22 Oct: 1pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Three of Scotland’s best selling crime writers return. Lin Anderson has recently won a Scottish BAFTA for her short film River Child and will continue to delight fans with the release of Easy Kill. Alex Grey continues her murderous tales with Pitch Black and Alanna Knight returns with her latest Rose McQuinn novel Destroying Angel. £5; concessions £3

A L Kennedy

A L Kennedy Adult fiction

Thu 30 Oct: 7.30pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Costa Book of the Year winner A L Kennedy reads from her work including her most recent novel Day. In recent years she has also found acclaim as a stand up comedian.

A chance to hear this most gifted writer, an event not to be missed. £5; concessions £3

Theresa Breslin Trick or Treat

Sat 25 Oct: 10 + 11.30am Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall For all lovers of magical tales, but especially for those aged 4+ £3; 4 for £10

Celia Rees

Sat 25 Oct: 10 + 11.30am Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Teenage fiction with the author of Witch Child. See p34 for more details. £3; 4 for £10

The Julie Young Centre for Performing Arts presents

Flapper!

American Superslam Wrestling

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American wrestling thrills and spills!

Thu 25 + Fri 26 Sep: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall £12; concessions £8

Fri 24 Oct: 10.30am, 2pm, 7pm: Perth Concert Hall What is energy, where does it come from and how can we be more efficient in our use of it?

These and other questions will be explored in this exciting, explosive and interactive science roadshow. Aimed at the Key Stage 3 science curriculum but suitable for all ages from 8 to 80.

Sponsored by OPITO (the Oil and Gas Academy) Wizz-Bang on line: £4 from www.wizz-bang.com (inc. free teacher places) Box office: £5

From Pen to Print Fri 21 Nov: 9am-5pm Perth Concert Hall

The Scottish Records Association’s annual conference focuses on the records relating to printing and publishing in Scotland. This year celebrates 500 years of printing in Scotland.

Foyer exhibition open to the public.

For further details www.scottishrecordsassociation.org. foyer exhibition FREE

The colourful, charismatic kings of the canvas are coming to town for American Superslam team action. Top stars from leading Stateside Federations challenge the very best of British talent.

RSGS lectures

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Wizz-Bang

Fri 21 Nov: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

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Tue 7 Oct John Pilkington: Heart Sahara John set off from Timbuktu to find stunning desert landscapes and a life lived much as it was a millennium ago.

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You’ve seen it on TV, now experience the excitement and atmosphere of big time wrestling live - there’s nothing like it! Solo and tag team bouts and over the top rope rumble battles will provide an unforgettable spectacle for the whole family! £12; children £8; family ticket (2+2) £35

Tuesdays: 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Tue 11 Nov Gerald McCann: Tigre, Ethiopa No further details available at present Tue 9 Dec Paul Whittle: Steam to Mandalay Highlights of a tour of the reclusive country of Myanmar (Burma) by vintage steam train.

Tue 13 Jan Dave Edwards: Scotland Energy Future Tue 3 Feb Chris Bradley: Persia Tue 3 Mar Bruce Gittings: Deseret

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£6; RSGS members and students FREE

FILM

Seachd Children of Winter

Still Life

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The Counterfeiters/Die Fälscher

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Based on the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936.

Captured and put in a concentration camp, king of counterfeiters Salomon “Sally” Sorowitsch is forced to produce fake foreign currency for the Nazis.

All films start at 7.45pm

£4.50 or £20 for all 7 films; concessions £3.50 or £15 for all 7 films

For more info email perthfilmsociety@tiscali.co.uk or call Susannah 01738 636339 or Peter 01738 621997

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The Lives of Others/Das Leben der Anderen Thu 28 Aug

Set in East Berlin in 1984, surveillance agent Hauptmann Gerd Wiesler (the late Ulrich Mühe) finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed by the lives of those he spies on in this political thriller.

(German with subtitles) Germany 2006, Cert 15,127 mins

Once

Thu 11 Sep

A fun film with great music. Musicians Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová star in this film about a Dublin busker and vacuum cleaner repairer, who meets a young Czech immigrant selling roses.

(English and some Czech with subtitles) Ireland 2006, Cert 15, 85 mins

Days of Glory/Indigènes 38

Thu 2 Oct

Rachid Bouchareb directs a powerful drama about North African soldiers volunteering to fight for ‘the motherland’ France during WW2. The film is credited with persuading Jacques Chirac to re-instate pension rights to Algerien WW2 veterans.

Thu 6 Nov

(German/Russian/Hebrew with subtitles) Austria 2007, Cert 15, 98 mins

East of Bucharest/A fost sau n-a fost Thu 13 Nov

Romanian comedy as two heroes share their moments of revolutionary glory on local TV to celebrate the revolution that ousted Romanian dictator Ceausescu. But phone-in viewers’ claims seem to question whether the revolution ever took place.

(Romanian with subtitles0 Romania 2006, Cert 15, 89 mins

Still Life/Sanxia haoren Thu 11 Dec

Still Life intertwines the stories of a coal miner and a nurse, both searching for their missing partners in Fengjie, a town currently undergoing demolition and soon to disappear forever in the flooding caused by the controversial Three Gorges Dam. (Mandarin with subtitles) Shown in association with Perth Group of Amnesty International China 2006, Cert PG 109 mins

Warren Miller presents

(French and Arabic with subtitles) France 2006, Cert 12A, 120 mins

Children of Winter

Seachd/The Inaccessible Pinnacle

The latest extreme ski / snowboard movie offering from the Warren Miller stable. With big screen action featuring the world’s top winter sports athletes in the world’s best snowsport locations, prizes on the night and goodie bags for all film goers.

Thu 23 Oct

A young man searches for the truth behind the death of his parents and the truth behind his Grandfather’s ancient, incredible, fearful stories.

Filmed on Skye, this was the first Scottish Gaelic film to be released theatrically.

(Gaelic with subtitles) Scotland 2007, Cert PG, 90 mins

Thu 27 Nov: 8pm

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£7.50 (this film isn’t part of Perth Film Society)

Christmas lunch + dinner

throughout December

make a night of it!

at Perth Theatre

Chocolate and velvet, leather and ruby, Redrooms is a bit decadent, a bit grown up — though kids are welcome! Free wifi zone for customers.

Pre theatre suppers sample menu 2 courses £14.50 | 3 courses £18.50 soup of the day

served with crusty bread

chicken liver terrine with plum chutney

fruit platter

topped with a scoop of blackcurrant sorbet

black pudding + pear salad with a light dressing + walnuts • • • •

roast leg of lamb

served with colcannon cake and a red wine + rosemary jus

baked fillet of cod topped with a herb crust + cauliflower purée smoked duck breast salad with red berries + raspberry vinaigrette

ginger chicken tossed with noodles and spiced with chillies + spring onions

tomato + rocket pasta

topped with fresh parmesan shavings • • • •

selection of luxury ice creams

stem ginger + treacle pudding with a scoop of rhubarb ice cream

banana + Baileys cheesecake with caramelised banana

cheese platter + biscuits

185 High St, Perth, PH1 5UW reservations 01738 472709 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm show nights open till late

no need to rush enjoy pudding and coffee at your reserved table during the interval

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NEW MEDIA ART Various exhibition views from Alec Finlay’s circular poem installations and Your Name Here, 2008

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Voyage of No Return

Ergin Cavusoglu

curated by Iliyana Nedkova

5 Sep – 30 Nov 08

Visit artspace for free and look out for exclusive Horsecross commissions and acquisitions from our unique collection of

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contemporary art Experienced in the

glamour of glassrooms or the splendour of redrooms, the

programme is about creating a buzz in Perth, Scotland and the contemporary art world at large.

on view daily 10am – 6pm or till late on performance evenings

Threshold artspace | Perth Concert Hall Join us for this first solo show in the artspace – an introspective by Ergin Cavusoglu – the artist who represented Turkey at the Venice Biennale 2003 dubbed the ‘Olympics of the Arts’. Voyage of No Return features a major new commission – a multi-channel video art installation shot on the port of Oban and inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, as well as Marcel Broodthaers’ film Un Voyage en Mer du Nord.

Also showing is a selection of the artist’s earlier films and videos.

In partnership with Argos | Brussels | Kunstverein Freiburg and Haunch of Venison, London and Zurich.

Free

A Bulgarian Journey Tim Sharp and Lisl Ponger

Collect + Support Susan Collins on view daily 10am – 5pm or till late on performance evenings

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With every purchase for your collection of contemporary art you are contributing to our exhibition programme featuring Perthshire artists. Start with our first limited edition print – the critically acclaimed Glenlandia series by Susan Collins, co-produced by Horsecross and signed by the artist.

Special offer to horsecrossregular members.

guest-curated by Brigitte Huck

5 Sep 08 – 31 Jan 09

on view daily 10am – 5pm or till late on performance evenings

Threshold artspace | Perth Theatre Join Perth’s own Tim Sharp, an artist now based in Vienna, on his epic journey through Bulgaria with fellow Viennese artist Lisl Ponger. Brought to life in this exclusive solo show developed for the new extension of the artspace at Redrooms.

“It is a road movie with 550 photographs, 90 short films and samples of the ambient sounds of Bulgaria melded together to form a floating narrative about the speed limits of everyday life and the dynamics of the commonplace” Brigitte Huck In partnership with EVN Foundation, Austria Free

NEW MEDIA ART

Place After Place C Ergin Cavusoglu, 2008.

Exhibition views from Kunstverein Freiburg.

Courtesy the artist and Haunch of Venison, London & Zurich

For further details and forum registration please visit www.pvaf. org.uk In partnership with Perthshire Visual Arts Forum

Behind the Stage. Between the Scenes

including Jason Dee, Ivo Hadjimishev, Marin Markov curated by Iliyana Nedkova

5 Dec 08 – 31 Jan 09

On view daily 10am – 6pm or till late on performance evenings

Threshold artspace | Perth Concert Hall A seasonal celebration of the life of Horsecross venues and the team behind the stage. Travel back in time to the once bustling horse market; the construction of the concert hall; the gala opening party from Sep 05 and the glowing throwies fun from Dec 06.

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Essays by Chris Byrne, Katerina Gregos, Stuart Gurden, Felicity Lunn, Lindsey Morse, Iliyana Nedkova, November Paynter and Timothy E. Weeks On view 24 hours a day every day Downloadable from www.horsecross.co.uk ISSN 1755-0866 Go online or pick up a free guide in our venues to find out about works from our growing collection. Browse through the exquisitely designed journal for new critical writing. Issues dedicated to works by Ergin Cavusoglu, Susan Collins, Claude Closky, Olle Essvik, Rob Kennedy, Catherine-Anne Lee, Lala Rascic, Thomson & Craighead, Kosta Tonev and Mare Tralla.

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including Rob Kennedy, Nicholas Marechal, Janek Schaefer and Mare Tralla curated by Iliyana Nedkova 18 – 28 Oct 08 On view daily 10am-5pm Off-site at Birnam Arts Centre www.birnamarts.com Follow Horsecross’s curated selection from Scotland’s only public collection of contemporary media art touring to Birnam Arts Centre to mark the 4th annual Perthshire Visual Arts Forum (PVAF).

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Also special treats with a touch of Hollywood; grace of ballet; winter close-ups; and the magical seating re-arrangements in the big auditorium.

Exclusive Horsecross commissions and acquisitions by international and local artists as well as Horsecross staff.

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MORE INFO

Go online for full exhibition details. Pick up a free exhibition guide at Threshold artspace information points. Check with box office for a guided curator’s tour or contact our Creative Director New Media Art, Iliyana Nedkova inedkova@horsecross.co.uk

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

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

Subject to availability.

Where applicable the booking fee is included in the ticket price.

Save £12-£14 on tickets when you book for our 4 Subscribe and Save shows at the theatre. Applies to Sunset Song, A Streetcar Named Desire, Tam O’Shanter and The Mystery of Irma Vep (offer open until the end of Sunset Song).

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• free membership - save 10% on selected tickets and food at Perth Theatre + Perth Concert Hall.

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Once paid for, tickets are non refundable. Changes may be possible, with at least 48 hours notice prior to the original date, for another performance within the run of the same show only. We need the original tickets to do this. There may be a small admin charge. We don’t operate waiting lists and don’t take reservations, apart from for large groups. We reserve the right to make changes to our seating plans; we don’t always know until shows arrive how they will work in the venue so sometimes have to take a row out, or add a row in.

party bookers

For schools, clubs, works nights out. Book for 10 and one of the party goes free. For bigger groups, phone and we’ll try and sort you a deal! (selected shows)

drinks policy You may be allowed to take a drink into the auditorium, depending on where you sit and what sort of event it is — check at the bar. For safety, we never allow drinks in the balcony at the concert hall.

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If there’s something we’re missing, ask to speak to the Front of House Manager in either building. We want to be the best!

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

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Annie Voyage of no Return A Bulgarian Journey Horsecross Voices Once A Night of Dance Schools Storytelling In the Mood Fleeto Horsecross Voices Schubertiad: Schubert in depth Over the Rainbow Sir Chris Bonington Kidsamonium Mini Music Makers The Monday Night Thing Magic: A Kind of Queen Schubertiad: Schubert in depth Flapper A Celebration of Gordon Duncan The Merry Widow Lunchtime Concert The Monday Night Thing Horsecross Players

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Horsecross Voices Schubertiad: Schubert in depth Scottish Ensemble: Red Days of Glory The Monday Night Thing RSGS lectures Sunset Song Schubertiad: Schubert in depth Band of HM Royal Marines Boy George in Concert Schubertiad: Schubert’s Scots BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Schubertiad: Guided Walk Schubertiad: Lunchtime Concert Schubertiad: Ballads, Myths and Legends Schubertiad: Guided Walk Schubertiad: Lunchtime Concert Schubertiad: Winterreise Schubertiad: Paul Lewis in recital Mini Music Makers In the Mood Schubertiad: Lunchtime Concert Schubertiad: Schubert at the Piano The Monday Night Thing Eddi Reader in Concert Horsecross Collection on Tour Mini Music Makers The Monday Night Thing Femmes Fatales Hannah and Harvey Seachd Wizz-Bang Oleanna

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