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Sat 16th & Sun 17th Feb
Digital Photography Beginners Weekend
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Sun 17th Feb
Patience
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Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Feb
The Scottish Colourists in France
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Sat 2nd Mar
Wirework Jewellery
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Fri 8th Mar
Take That 2
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Sat 9th Mar
Pasadena Roof Orchestra 25
Wed 3rd Oct - Arsenic And Old Lace Sat 3rd Nov
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Fri 5th - Sat 27th Oct
The Enchanted Forest Flow
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Sun 14th Oct
Digital Photography Further Developments
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Thur 8th Nov
The Charity Trustees’ Toolbox
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Fri 9th Nov
Unearthing India’s Hidden Treasures
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Sat 10th Nov
La traviata
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Sat 9th & Sun 10th Mar Drawing For All
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Fri 16th Nov
Wonderful Day
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Fri 22nd Mar
Stephen Venables
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Sat 17th Nov
Buddy Holly’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Jukebox
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Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Mar
Live Willow Weaving
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Sat 17th Nov
Framed Painting in a Day 22
Fri 5th Apr
Real Diamond
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Sat 24th Nov
Silver Wire Workshop
23
Sat 6th Apr
Classic Clapton
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Sun 25th Nov
Digital Photography Getting Started
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Sat 6th & Sun 7th Apr
Watercolours for Absolute Beginners
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Sat 13th & Sun 14th Apr
Digital Photography Further Developments
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Tues 11th Dec A Floral White Christmas 23
Sat 13th Apr
Skerryvore
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Wed 23rd Jan
Burns Nicht with Pete Clark and Bring in the Spirit 20
Sun 14th Apr
Fever! The Peggy Lee Story
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Fri 25th Jan - Winter Words Festival 20 Sun 3rd Feb
Thurs 18th Sat 20th Apr
SCDA Scottish Final
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Fri 30th Nov - Sun 23rd Dec White Christmas
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Welcome Believe it or not, this will be the 10th Autumn-Winter-Spring programme at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. So it seems entirely appropriate that we make PFT history this year by staging our first ever PFT Classic and our first ever Winter Musical! For the first PFT Classic, we’re reviving one of the most popular productions in PFT’s long history: the American comic masterpiece, Arsenic And Old Lace. Starring a host of familiar PFT faces - and some exciting new ones - this is your chance to reacquaint yourself with the completely insane Brewster clan as they take to the PFT stage once more in Joseph Kesselring’s hilarious black comedy.
In January, we kick start Scotland’s literary year with the Winter Words Festival, including author Tom Pow, popular politician and former solider Paddy Ashdown, climbing legend Mick Fowler and actor turned author, Max Benitez, to name just a few (for further details of the lineup so far, turn to page 21).
And then there’s something we’ve been dreaming of . . . White Christmas! Thanks to the support of Creative Scotland, Perth & Kinross Council and all of our Friends, supporters, donors and patrons, we’re delighted to announce that our plans for a Winter Musical have finally come to fruition and Irving Berlin’s smash hit musical, White Christmas, will be the highlight of PFT’s festive Season. Without doubt the greatest Christmas show of all time, White Christmas is set to eclipse every other musical staged by PFT in recent years. Turn to the centre pages to find out more.
whilst the wonderful Pasadena Roof Orchestra, will be Puttin’ On The Ritz. To say nothing of the ever-popular Active Arts workshops (see pages 22 and 23 ) and the 81st SCDA Scottish Final of the National One Act Play competition to stimulate, engage and entertain!
And there’s more - from Scottish Opera and the return of the Enchanted Forest with Flow, this year’s light and sound show spectacular, to a host of outstanding tribute acts including Classic Clapton, Take That 2, Buddy Holly, Doris Day and The Peggy Lee Story...
Then there are concerts from friends old and new: the amazing Skerryvore return for a fourth time,
Whatever the season - Autumn, Winter, Spring or Summer - there’s always plenty of superb entertainment at PFT. And with a wide selection of accommodation partners, restaurants and retail therapists to cater to your every whim, there’s never been a better time to take a relaxing break in the creative heart of Scotland. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Theatre in the Hills very soon. John Durnin Chief Executive & Artistic Director
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Access All Areas • Disabled parking is reserved near the main entrance. • Wheelchair users can access all facilities. A courtesy wheelchair can also be booked in advance. There are four spaces for wheelchair users in the auditorium. • For those with impaired hearing, an induction loop is available. Personal sound amplifiers are also available and can be booked in advance.
• For visually impaired visitors, we have an audio description service which can be provided for any performance, as long as Box Office are given prior notice. • Also for visually impaired visitors, we endeavour to arrange touch tours before a performance (subject to availability). • Guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs for the disabled are very welcome. Please advise the Box Office in advance if you’re bringing your dog.
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Tickets Ways to buy tickets: By Phone: Call our friendly Box Office team on 01796 484626. Lines open from 9.00am. In Person: Visit our theatre Box Office, open every day from 10.00am, or pop into Just The Ticket! on the high street, Pitlochry. Online: Visit PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com By Post: Write to us including your name, address, postcode, telephone number, dates and performance(s) details together with payment details to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Please make cheques payable to Pitlochry Festival Theatre and enclose SAE or 50p for postage. By Email: Contact our Box Office team via Boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Discounts and Concessions Discounted tickets are available to Groups (10+), PFT Friends, Students, Under 18s, Registered Unemployed, Disabled Badge Holders, Equity Members and Senior Citizens. Discounted tickets can only be bought in person or by calling Box Office: 01796 484626. All discounts are subject to availability
All Aboard The Christmas Coach! Coming to see White Christmas this festive season couldn’t be easier. We’ve teamed up with awardwinning Rabbie’s Trail Burners to transport you to the show - for only £15 return! Pick ups are from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth. Call Box Office or go online to find out more about departure times, prices and packages.
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Abby and Martha Brewster? Why, they’re just sweet, eccentric old ladies, who wouldn’t harm a fly. Such is their kindness that a gentleman guest never leaves their Brooklyn boarding house without a good meal and a refreshing glass of something nice. If any of their gentleman guests had a more sensitive nose, however, they might detect a faint odour of something else in the glass. . . something a little like bitter almonds . . . Abby and Martha’s favourite nephew, theatre critic Mortimer Brewster, has no idea about his aunts’ secret. Until, that is, he travels to Brooklyn to introduce his fiancée, Elaine, to the old dears - and makes a discovery that turns his world upside down!
Back by popular demand! Immortalised in the 1944 film starring Cary Grant, Joseph Kesselring’s hilarious black
comedy is one of the most popular plays in American theatre history and proved a huge favourite with PFT audiences when previously seen in 1990 and 2002. What better choice as the first PFT Classic?
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Enchanted Forest 2012 In the Year of Creative Scotland, Perthshire Big Tree Country’s multi-award winning show fuses the creative talents of Simon Wilkinson, R.J. McConnell and Dalziel + Scullion to create an outdoor experience that will set your imagination alight. With dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score, explore the stunning autumn woodland setting of Faskally Wood near Pitlochry. An enchanted evening to remember with mulled wine and hot food to keep you warm, as you explore a rich and inspirational tapestry of colour, light and sound. The Enchanted Forest is renowned as Scotland’s premier sound and light experience and attracted over 25,000 visitors in 2011, sweeping the board at a number of prestigious award ceremonies last year and beating off stiff competition from some of Scotland’s finest events. The event continues to be managed by the Highland Perthshire Community Interest Company, who have added their own touches of Highland hospitality and welcome to the event. Not to be missed!
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Tickets: Monday to Thursday Child Under 3: Free Child 3 - 15: £7.50 Adult: £12.50 Family: £32.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Friday to Sunday Child Under 3: Free Child 3 - 15: £7.50 Adult: £15.00 Family: £38.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Groups (10+ or more) £1 discount per ticket applies For Group Booking Discounts and Disabled tickets please call 0871 288 7655
Dates: Every night from Fri 5th until Sat 27th October Time: Various times between 6.00pm and 9.15pm
Venue: Faskally Woods, Pitlochry
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The Charity Trustees’ Toolbox
Unearthing India’s Hidden Treasures
A Seminar with Colin Liddell
with Julia Corden
Training for all Charity Trustees
Julia Corden, a modern day plant hunter and Manager of the Explorers Garden, travelled to the remote North East Corner of India this year. Her mission was to explore Arunchal Pradesh, an area very close to both the Bhutanese and Chinese borders, in the hope of unearthing new botanical treasures in this unchartered region.
Colin Liddell, the only Accredited Specialist in Charity Law outside Edinburgh and Glasgow, is giving another 90 minute rapidfire Seminar for Charity Trustees. This will provide Charity Trustees with practical guidance and a valuable insight into the various aspects of their role, actions and responsibilities as Trustees. The Seminar will cover a lot of ground including comparing the Guarantee Company with the new Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Aimed at Charity Trustees and senior members of charity management teams, this is your chance to revisit, update or revise your knowledge with one of Scotland’s Charity Law experts. A special 2 course supper will be served beforehand in the River Room Restaurant at 6.00pm, booking essential. All proceeds to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, a registered Scottish Charity.
Date: Thur 8th November Tickets: £7.50 Supper: £16.50 Venue: Main House Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
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Climbing (and botanising) up to altitudes of 4,800metres, Julia and her group specifically explored many high alpine passes in search of new and rare species of Meconopsis and Primulas, amongst other flora. Journey with Julia and discover the amazing and unusual botanical specimens she and the group unearthed. This fascinating illustrated talk will feature images of many rare and exotic features – both plants and landscapes - from her Indian adventure.
Date: Fri 9th November Tickets: £12.00 Venue: Main House Time: 7.30pm
Room With a View
Festival Restaurant, Café and Bar
La traviata Scottish Opera
A New Production, Sung in English
Offering ‘One of the Best Views in Scotland’ (The Scotsman) in ‘a stunning location’ (The Guardian), PFT’s Restaurant, Café and Bar provide tasty, contemporary food and a wide range of refreshments, all at a reasonable price. Lunch is prepared on the premises, using fresh and locally sourced produce. We serve Dinner an hour and a half before curtain up on a performance - we guarantee you won’t miss a moment of the show! Look out for special signature menus created for each play or performance by our Head Chef. Group (10+) and Christmas Party bookings and packages are available.
A fresh look at Verdi’s deeply moving tale of a love denied, this new production also celebrates the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth. Director Annilese Miskimmon (newly-appointed Artistic Director of Danish National Opera) gets right to the heart of the story that centres on the turbulent relationships at its core. Violetta, a famed Parisian escort is in fragile health. Tired of living an empty life, she sees a way out when Alfredo introduces himself. Falling deeply in love, all is bliss until some home truths convince her to leave Alfredo and head back into the arms of another . . . The sheer concentration of drama makes La traviata the perfect piece to present at PFT, and Verdi’s music only heightens the spectacle. It encompasses an astonishing range of moods and emotions, from Alfredo’s fresh-faced charms to Violetta’s vivid effervescence, which is perfectly captured in Sempre libera, a vocal showpiece to Date: Sat 10th November rival any other. . . Tickets: Adult: £20 - £25 Under 26: £5.00 Venue: Main House Time: 7.30pm 01796 484626
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Festival Wine Club Corney & Barrow Exclusive Wine Club Offer
£135 per case (inc VAT and delivery within mainland UK). Each case contains 2 bottles of each of the following wines:
Château Léoube Rosé Côtes de Provence, 2010
Sauvignon Blanc Reserva Viña Mar, Casablanca, Chile 2011 A modern classic! Lashings of ripe kiwi and elderflower, with refreshing notes of pink grapefruit. A real thirst quencher.
Merlot Bainskloof, Breede River Valley, South Africa 2009
Organically certified, a pale, elegant and delicate rosé that is easy to drink with or without food.
A fruity, easy drinking Merlot from well established, family owned Bergsig Estate. Easy-drinking with dark fruit and mocha notes.
Chardonnay Prieure de la Garrigue, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 2010
Belezos Bodegas Zugober, Rioja Reserva 2007
Unoaked Chardonnay which is round and ripe. Tropical stone fruits mixed with buttery spice and pineapple flavours.
Friulano La Tunella, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy 2011 Native to North East Italy, the Friulano grape is a close relative to Sauvignon Blanc. This is a fruity white with lively acidity and a smooth velvety palate.
This opulent Rioja Reserva is made by a small family winery, Bodegas Zugober, in the Rioja Alavesa area. Bursting with ripe, dark fruit balanced by complex savoury notes of leather and tobacco. A light top note of vanilla spice gives lift.
To order simply call Corney & Barrow on 01875 321921 and quote “Pitlochry Festival Theatre Case Offer”
You automatically become a member of the Festival Wine Club when you purchase your first case of wine. There is no joining fee! To view the current range of member benefits, including full details of the prestigious Annual Corney & Barrow Autumn tasting at Turnberry Hotel, simply visit Daphne Laureola, 1988
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Wonderful Day
Buddy Holly’s
A Musical Cabaret celebrating the life and music of Doris Day.
Buddy Holly wrote some of the most enduring rock and roll classics: That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy!, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, Rave On, That’ll Be The Day, Dream and many more.
Whip Crack Away! Whip Crack Away! Rock ‘n’ Roll Jukebox
Following a sell-out appearance in 2011, join us once again to enjoy great songs such as Que Sera Sera, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps and others from Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, Young At Heart, Love Me Or Leave Me and The Pyjama Game in this stylish musical cabaret tribute to Doris Day. The fabulous Airlie Scott, a London-based musical theatre actress and singer plays Doris, with the talented jazz pianist and singer showman Andrew D. Brewis leading her band The Rhythm Boys, featuring top London musicians Francesco Corallini on drums and Terry Davis on bass. Packed with glitz, glamour, songs, stories, laughter and anecdotes from her life, this musical tribute will be an unforgettable evening for all fans of the Divine Miss Day!
From an era when the stars worked together and influenced each other, this spectacular show features all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from 50s and 60s legends Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis and more! Featuring some of the finest actormusicians in the business, whose West End credits include Buddy, Lennon and Jailhouse Rock, don’t miss the chance to see Buddy Holly And The Cricketers - Britain’s longest-running and greatest Buddy Holly act live - and make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
Date: Fri 16th November
Date: Sat 17th November
Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50
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Following the huge success of its large-scale musical productions in recent years My Fair Lady, Kiss Me, Kate and Whisky Galore - A Musical! - PFT is delighted to bring to Scotland’s theatre-goers the Scottish première production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: the greatest Christmas show ever! When Broadway song-and-dance stars Bob Wallace and Phil Davis discover that their old commanding officer from World War Two, General Waverley, is struggling to make a go of running an inn in Vermont, they decide there’s only one thing to do - take their spectacular new show to the Columbia Inn and drum up some much needed business. Little do they know that they are destined to end up under the mistletoe in a tangled romantic quartet with two singing sisters! With an ensemble of 20 talented performers and a dynamic 10 piece orchestra, this sparkling stage adaptation of the classic 1954 movie (starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) is packed
with Irving Berlin hit songs like Snow, Sisters, Blue Skies, What Can You Do With A General?, How Deep Is The Ocean, The Old Man, and the unforgettable title song, White Christmas. The show will feature the largest set ever to appear on the PFT stage - quite something when you consider PFT already enjoys an international reputation for producing huge, lavish musicals - and over 140 dazzling period costumes, made to the finest detail and highest standards. For the tens of thousands of fans of musicals at PFT, this promises to be the best yet! So make Christmas 2012 the one you’ve been dreaming of: book your ticket to see Irving Berlin’s White Christmas today!
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Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written For the Screen by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of R&H THEATRICALS of New York
Take A Chance!
Book a £15 Take A Chance ticket and you’ll be upgraded to the best seats available on the morning of the performance (100 seats available per show)*
Concessions (available in bands 2 & 3 ) • Senior Citizens: £2.50 off matinées (except previews) • Friends: £2.00 off per ticket (except previews) • Family Ticket: £50 (2 adults & up to 3 kids) • Disabled: £11 • U-18/Unemployed: Half Price • Groups: £2.50 off (except Fri & Sat nights) Take A Chance and Concessions can only be booked in person or by calling Box Office: 01796 484626
Take A Christmas Coach!
* Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. All prices subject to change without notification.
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Tickets: £15 return, per person. Book online or call Box Office today! PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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The Perfect Whisky Experience Discover the story of a local family who created a global brand.
Beautiful location - just 20 minutes drive from Pitlochry Atmospheric heritage exhibition Traditional working distillery Coffee shop and brand store Taste Aberfeldy Single Malt straight from the cask New warehouse experience
Discover the spirit of Dewar’s Winter opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Closed Sunday Please ring for opening hours over Christmas & New Year Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2EB Tel 01887 822010 www.dewars.com
Fashion Shop • Food Larder & Restaurant Gift Shop • Wine and Whisky Cellar Christmas Shop opens 1st November
Great Shopping, Great Food served all day until 7pm midweek and 7.30pm weekends Only 25 minutes drive to/from Pitlochry at Bankfoot by the side of the A9 Perthshire Visitor Centre, Bankfoot, Perth PH14EB (7 miles north of Perth on the A9) Opening Times: Mon-Sun 9.00am - 7.00pm Tel: 01738 787696 www.perthshirevisitorcentre.co.uk
Burns Nicht
with Pete Clark and Bring in the Spirit
WINTER WO
Tom Pow
Join us for another popular annual celebration of the life, loves, poetry and song of Scotland’s honoured Bard, Rabbie Burns. Your evening will commence with a piped entrance into the Festival Restaurant for a traditional supper. Take your seat for a feast of warm, reekin’ rich Scottish fare, toasts to and by the Lassies, a glass or two of Aberfeldy amber, followed by a performance in the atmospheric Foyer Bar of the best of Burns music and song from the acclaimed ensemble Bring in the Spirit. Led by popular local musicians, Pete Clark and Gregor Lowrey, with vocalist Kirsten Easdale, Bring in the Spirit are a group of fine traditional musicians brought together through their mutual love of the words and music of the Bard,who perform in the style with which Burns himself would have been familiar. This will be a Burns celebration to remember! Date: Wed 23rd January Tickets: £30.00 (including supper) Venue: Foyer Time: 7.30pm
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For a ninth successive year, Winter Words will once again bring you an engaging and entertaining Festival lineup of authors, wordsmiths and personalities designed to stimulate your mind, body and literary soul! ALREADY CONFIRMED FOR 2012: Paddy Ashdown, former Special Forces Commando and ex-leader of the Liberal Democrats, will be appearing at Winter Words (Fri 25th Jan, 7.30pm) to discuss the themes and stories his book Cockleshell Heroes brings to light. Book early to ensure you get the best seats in this sure to sell out headline event. Tickets: £18.50 Lord Ashdown will round off a military history day that includes author events with Trevor Royle, who will discuss his new book How War Changed Scotland, and actor turned author, Max Benitez, who will be revealing why he left a life in the movies for six months embedded with troops in Afghanistan. Fans of the great outdoors should look out for a plethora of events to entertain and delight: Hamish Scott will be revealing the tale of
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the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, whilst legendary mountaineer Mick Fowler will be recounting tales from his decades spent climbing all over the word.
the importance of being awkward; Julie Davidson searingly honest biography of David Livingstone’s wife; and Sarah Fraser’s The Last Highlander, a fascinating biography of her ancestor Simon Fraser - infamous rebel chief, notorious double agent . . . and the last man to be beheaded in Britain . . .
Gardeners Question Time: Pitlochry will bring together some great gardening minds. Author and modern day plant hunter Ken Cox will talk about the fruit and veg you can grow in the fertile soils of Perthshire, and Polly Pullar will make an appearance to take a close look at Perthshire wildlife, revealed in all its glory in her bestselling book, Fauna Scotia. And then there’s Tom Pow, who will be reading from and discussing his new book on the lost villages of Europe, a moving, fascinating journey; Tam Dalyell on
And if you’re interested in your own family history, join Alistair Moffat as he unravels the secrets behind Scotland’s DNA. As he delves deep into our collective past, he’ll be revealing some secrets here on stage, so don’t miss it! Full details of Winter Words 2013 will be available in December. Make sure you are on our mailing list or visit our website to stay in touch with the latest developments and news.
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Active Arts Workshops Our programme of creative workshops for adults is packed with popular favourites. A soup & sandwich lunch, refreshments and basic materials are all included in the price, but please do ask at the time of booking for full details of what each workshop provides in particular.
Digital Photography
Further Developments Weekend
David Brown MBE, ABIPP is an experienced tutor and professional photographer who has worked all over the world from war zones to weddings, but not on the same day . . . yet!
Further Developments Aimed at those with some experience in digital imaging. David will provide expert guidance as you take further steps to widen your scope and experience in composition, digital developing and camera work. Date: Sun 14 Oct
Getting Started – in time for Christmas! A one day workshop for those right at the start of digital photography, planning to move on from pocket camera, point and shoot level, to something bigger. Ideal if you are planning to buy a new camera to capture the festive season! Date: Sun 25 Nov
Beginners Weekend A comprehensive beginners weekend: learn all about basic camera handling, what makes a good subject, the mysteries of light and how to conquer digital software. Dates: Sat 16 & Sun 17 Feb
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For budding photographers who would like to improve their skills, learn and explore new techniques. David will also reveal the secrets of digital editing, manipulation and subject composition and focus on how to get the most out of your equipment. Dates: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Apr
Painting & Drawing Exploring different techniques and media, these workshops are aimed at all abilities. All materials included. Colin Christie is an experienced artist and tutor. His imaginative workshops have proved extremely popular over the last few years.
Framed Painting In A Day A one day introduction to watercolour painting - with a framed picture to take away at the end! Whilst the choice of subject will be yours, Colin will show you techniques and tips to create simple yet beautiful landscapes, flowers, cottages or figures. Date: Sat 17 Nov
The Scottish Colourists in France Exploring the styles and techniques of the Scottish Colourists in the hot colours of the South, Colin will teach you what can be achieved using pastels. Dates: Sat 23 & Sun 24 Feb
Please have a contact number, the name of the person(s) attending and an email address handy at the time of booking. Workshops run from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Prices (unless otherwise indicated): One Day: £50 Two Day: £90 As places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Watercolours for Absolute Beginners
Wirework Jewellery
Discover a series of simple effective techniques designed to achieve a sense of movement, fresh colours and vitality, all of which combine towards the creation of a competent watercolour painting. Colin will help you reproduce the beauty of local Highland scenery. But book early - this workshop sold out quickly last time it was programmed! Date: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Apr
Drawing For All Hugh Scott DA is an experienced and popular visual artist who has delivered workshops at PFT for over 6 years. You’ll be delighted by what you can achieve under his expert guidance! Aimed at complete novices as well as those with some experience, you will learn techniques and tips that will enhance your drawing skills, with the opportunity to try out a variety of different media including pencil, watercolour pencils and inks. Dates: Sat 9 & Sun 10 Mar
Learn to make fabulous sparkly creations such as tiaras, wedding corsages, jewellery and fascinators using silver-plated wire, beads, feathers and ribbons. Laura will guide you as you create a beautiful piece to take home. And if you feel inspired to continue, additional kits of accessories will be available to buy on the day. Date: Sat 2 March, £55
A Floral White Christmas with Carol McGill
Carol McGill is the floral artist responsible for our beautiful themed displays around the theatre foyer. Using white blooms and silver foliage, Carol will help you create your very own beautiful festive display inspired by our production of White Christmas in this half day workshop. An ideal centrepiece for your Christmas table! Date: Tues 11 Dec, 1.30pm – 4.30pm , £35 (including all materials).
Silver Wire Workshops
Live Willow Weaving
Laura Murray is a Scottish designer who creates exquisite pieces using her own unique approach to silver wirework.
Participants in this highly popular workshop will create their own piece of living willow structure, such as a garden archway, a seat – or even an arbour. Plant it once you get home and watch your creation grow! Both beginners and improvers are welcome.
Wirework Decoration for Christmas Learn how to create stunning festive pieces using silver plated wires, beads and ribbons. You’ll make magical stars and perfect little festive trees and birds (amongst other things) to grace your mantelpiece, Christmas Day table or tree. They would also make ideal festive gifts! All materials are included and additional accessories and items can be purchased at the workshop. Date: Sat 24 Nov, £55
with Trevor Leat
Outdoor clothing, appropriate for Spring weather in Scotland, should be worn! Dates: Sat 23 & Sun 24 March, 10.15am - 4.30pm Price: £108 (includes willowstems for a medium sized structure. Extra willowstems can be purchased at the workshop if required).
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Patience
Take That 2
Presented by the Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Society
The ultimate celebration of the music of Take That in the UK today, with a fan base that transcends age groups and nationalities alike.
A story of contrast between the sharp and soldierly Dragoon Guards and their former fiancées, who have become fawning followers of the Aesthetic Movement. But is it authentic? Things change, and much fun ensues! PFT is delighted to welcome back the highly respected and talented Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Society, who continue to build on the success of productions such as Iolanthe and Princess Ida presented here on the Pitlochry stage in recent years. Patience promises an great evening of colour, laughter and catchy tunes – perfect entertainment for all ages.
On the back of massively successful UK tours, this uncannily accurate line-up brings a spectacular show, choreographed and directed by Gary Lloyd (West End hit Thriller), with amazing dance routines, costumes and exciting special effects. Adoring fans will be singing their hearts out within minutes and left with little doubt that they are watching The Greatest Boy Band of All Time! This concert will feature all your feel-good favourites, old and new, including The Flood, SOS, Hold Up A Light, Rule the World, Relight My Fire, Everything Changes, Shine and A Million Love Songs - you will be sure that the boys are truly Back For Good!
Date: Sun 17th February
Date: Fri 8th March
Tickets: £16.50
Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50
Venue: Main House
Venue: Main House
Time: 7.30pm
Time: 7.30pm
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Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Stephen Venables
The welcome return of this unbeatable, authentic live orchestra, playing popular music from the 1920s and 1930s.
From the disappearance of Mallory and Irvine in 1924 to the 1996 disaster when 12 people died on one day, Everest has proved a formidable challenge to even the most experienced mountaineers.
Puttin’ On The Ritz!
Pasadena Roof Orchestra’s music is a form of modern classic. It stands on the shoulders of giants like George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Hoagy Carmichael – composers who wrote unforgettable melodies and sophisticated romantic lyrics. PRO’s tunes are still the alltime standards and towering achievements of the song-writers art. When it comes to dance band and early swing music, the PRO has no equal, performing the finest arrangements by the best musicians under the directorship of band-leader and singer, Duncan Galloway. This will be a fantastic performance, packed full of fun and rhythm – we guarantee you’ll have a great time!
Date: Sat 9th March
The Everest Story
In 1988, Venables wrote his own epic chapter in the Everest story. With a team of just four climbers, he pioneered a new route up the gigantic East Face, reaching the summit alone, without supplementary oxygen. Caught out by darkness on the descent, he survived a record night alone in the open, without tent or sleeping bag, at 28,000 feet. Twenty-five years on, Venables weaves his account of that epic expedition into the bigger Everest story, from the first attempt in 1921, to Hillary and Tenzing’s triumph in 1953, to today’s controversial commercial expeditions. This will be a fascinating evening in the company of an internationally acclaimed mountaineer. Date: Fri 22nd March
Tickets: £18.50 & £20.00
Tickets: £15.00
Venue: Main House
Venue: Main House
Time: 7.30pm
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Real Diamond The Brooklyn Roads Tour
Classic Clapton
After last year’s triumphant visit, Real Diamond, the UK’s leading Neil Diamond tribute act, makes a welcome return to PFT with a brand new show, a live band and a very special guest: Tina Law as Miss Barbra Streisand!
This 2-hour concert will take you on a journey through the music of Eric Clapton, including all of his hits: Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears in Heaven and Layla. There will be an unplugged segment too!
Famed for his pitch perfect interpretations and stunning live performance, John Hylton and his talented live band will bring you all your favourites from the huge Diamond songbook, including Cracklin’ Rosie, Sweet Caroline, Daydream Believer and Love On The Rocks to name just a few!
Classic Clapton is the No.1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band, featuring front man Mike Hall, who not only looks like Eric but sings and plays guitar like him too! The band comprises of four excellent musicians who stunningly recreate Slowhand’s electrifying stage performances.
This brand new show takes its name from Neil Diamond’s song Brooklyn Roads, which recalls his high school days in New York – the same school Streisand also attended!
The whole of Clapton’s illustrious career is covered in this concert, from the days of Cream, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith and Derek & The Dominos to the solo years.
There will also, of course, be a magical Streisand set including the iconic duet hit, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers. Unmissable!
Don’t miss this legendary tribute band’s long overdue first Pitlochry performance!
Date: Fri 5th April
Date: Sat 6th April
Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50
Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50
Venue: Main House
Venue: Main House
Time: 7.30pm
Time: 7.30pm
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Skerryvore
Fever!
Returning for a fourth successive sureto-sell-out concert, Skerryvore are an award-winning Scottish band creating a Trad-Rock fusion of blazing bagpipes, fiddle and accordions, electrically fused with funky rhythms and soul-gripping songs.
Featuring Buddy Greco
Trad-Rock fusion for the 21st Century The Peggy Lee Story
The unique Skerryvore sound is created by blending trad music and songs with the urban sounds of rock and funk. If you like the Chilli Pipers, Blazin’ Fiddles, Runrig or Wolfstone, you’ll love their distinctive, unforgettable music. With four albums and several awards under their belts, including STMA Live Act, and Record of the Year Awards 2011, this band continues to be in demand, playing to audiences from Chicago to Shanghai. It was from these experiences on the road, the band drew inspiration for what is their most polished album yet, World Of Chances. Hear tracks from this new work as well as some old favourites in another PFT performance not to miss! Date: Sat 13th April
“We may well have found a Runrig for the 21st Century” (The Herald)
This wonderful musical salute features Peggy Lee’s greatest hits such as Woman, Big Spender and of course Fever! The show will also offer a great insight into the woman behind the songs, who became a giant in the maledominated music industry of the Forties and Fifties. This performance stars the award-winning US singer Lezlie Anders, together with the legendary singer/musician Buddy Greco, who started his career as pianist and vocalist for the great Benny Goodman and became one of America’s most popular recording artistes with hit records such as The Lady Is Tramp, Around The World and Girl Talk. In this show, Buddy will intersperse playing and singing with Lezlie with his personal memories of his long friendship with the unforgettable Miss Lee. Date: Sun 14th April
Tickets: £18.50
Tickets: £18.50 & £20.00
Venue: Main House
Venue: Main House
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SCDA Scottish Final Festival Of One Act Plays
F I N As L TTISH S C Oal of One Act Play Festiv
Welcome to the 81st National Final of the SCDA One Act Play Festival! Every year, the Scottish Community Drama Association runs a One Act Play competition which draws entries from up to 200 clubs from all over Scotland. This year’s final will feature eight plays which have fought their way through twenty four District Festivals and four Divisional Festivals. Three plays will be presented on both Thursday and Friday evening, with two plays, plus the final adjudication, taking place on Saturday evening. The man with the unenviable task of selecting the winners will be Brian Marjoribanks. Brian, who is also an accomplished sports journalist, is a highly experienced adjudicator over many Drama Festivals and competitions across Scotland and Ireland too. Each evening, he will give a short adjudication of each play before announcing his final placings on the Saturday.
The finalists will not be known, of course, until the end of March, but if recent Finals are anything to go by you can rely on a mixture of drama and comedy presented with flair and enthusiasm, and representing the very best of Scottish amateur drama. Pitlochry Festival Theatre is delighted to once again play host to this major event in conjunction with the SCDA, which has acted as the representative body for amateur theatre in Scotland since the 1920s. With the eventual winner representing Scotland in the British Final in July, this will be three evenings of entertainment, drama and high tension – good luck to everyone involved! Dates: Thurs 18th to Sat 20th April Tickets: £13.00 - £15.00 All three nights: £33.00 - £39.00 Venue: Main House Time: 7.00pm
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Live Willow Weaving Workshop in March! See page 23 for details
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