PFT Summer Season 2017 by Pitlochry Festival Theatre

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rom May to December, our six Summer Season productions, Autumn show and Winter musical will provide superb entertainment, featuring all the familiar PFT trademarks: fantastic costumes, beautifully realised sets (famously attracting rounds of applause by themselves!) and thrilling performances from our talented and versatile actors.

to 2017 at Scotland’s favourite theatre! “The stylistic equivalent of a West End producing theatre set against a

picture-postcard backdrop of rolling Perthshire hills” The Herald

Scotland’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2015 & 2016

PFT’s Summer repertoire Season is a unique theatrical phenomenon, offering a different show every night of the week – two on matinée days! So in the words of our famous slogan, you can Stay Six Days and See Six (different) Plays. Or stay three days and see four. Or stay two nights and see three – the choice is yours! Our 2016 musicals Carousel and Scrooge! attracted huge numbers of visitors from throughout the UK and overseas. This year’s flagship Summer musical will be Cole Porter’s glamorous, romantic High Society: for those who remember our smash-hit production of Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate in 2010, we can promise an equally thrilling, memorable treat! The work of great Scottish playwrights past and present also features this Summer.

Set before and after the First World War, J.M. Barrie’s Mary Rose is a moving supernatural drama about innocence and the loss of youth, whilst Europe is a thought-provoking tale of shifting borders and globalisation by Scotland’s greatest living playwright, David Greig. Three outstanding modern comedies complete the Summer programme. Alan Bennett’s People, a rude and riotous exploration of the heritage industry, receives its Scottish première at PFT, so

only be Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece, Absurd Person Singular, a 1970s suburban sit-com peppered with horribly truthful, cringe-inducing observations about marriage and status.

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Following last year’s massive Autumn hit, Para Handy, we’re very excited about our plans for this year, but the Autumn title must remain a closely guarded secret for the moment - so just save the dates in your diary! However, we’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Winter musical will be the

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if you enjoyed our production of The Lady In The Van, you’ll love this. Warning: adults only – and aching sides might be a problem . . . A second highlight will be The Ruling Class by Olivier Award-winning playwright Peter Barnes: a frenetic, subversive and wickedly funny satire about an aristocratic family discovering that one of their own is a paranoid schizophrenic with a Messiah complex – not to be missed! And finally: three misfit couples, in three kitchens, over three successive Christmases? It can

effervescent, feel-good classic, Singin’ In The Rain: guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Details of a host of other events and activities, from Sunday concerts to tours and talks (plus the fabulous Explorers Garden), and further information about places to stay in Pitlochry, from B&Bs to 5 star boutique hotels, can also be found inside this brochure.

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Who WantS To Be A Millionaire? True Love Well, Did you Evah! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re SenSational

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High SocietY Music & LyricS by Cole Porter

Book by Arthur Kopit | Additional Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry Also based on the Turner Entertainment Co. motion picture High Society

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HIGH SOCIETY

The classic musical comedy, full of romance, glamour and hit songs For the socialites of New England, it will be the Wedding of the Year: seven hundred guests, magnums of Veuve Clicquot and the beautiful, sophisticated Tracy Lord as the bride-to-be. And the groom? According to the invitations, that honour goes to self-made man, George Kittredge. And even if George is, well, not quite from the top drawer - and a little dull - his upright character perfectly matches Tracy’s reputation as a paragon of virtue.

playboy, C. K. Dexter Haven, also drops in unannounced. Their marriage may have ended tempestuously, but Dexter is still dangerously attractive . . . Add an estranged father, a confused mother, a meddling younger sister, an amorous uncle, a lovesick photographer, a not-so-hushed-up family scandal, mix well - and you have the makings of a very potent cocktail indeed . . !

But then on the eve of the nuptials, Mike Connor, a downat-heel reporter from one of New York’s scandal sheets, turns up to cover the wedding. And this rugged ‘man of the people’ is immediately smitten with the divine Miss Lord . . .

After our smash-hit production of Kiss Me, Kate in 2010, PFT returns to the genius of Cole Porter with a large cast, a fabulous swing band and some great songs (including True Love, Let’s Misbehave, Well, Did You Evah! and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) for the Scottish première of this witty, sparkling, high energy musical!

Even worse, Tracy’s first husband, the charming

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“Genuinely spine-tingling” The Herald

“Deft, thoughtful and heartfelt . . . a real heart-lurching chiller.” The Scotsman

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Mary Rose

A mysterious, poignant ghost story of youth, love and loss When the young Mary Rose climbs an apple tree and announces her plans to marry, the news is greeted by her doting parents first with unbridled joy - then, strangely, with furrowed brows . . .

For Mr and Mrs Morland now feel duty-bound to tell Simon, their jovial future son-in-law, about a mysterious incident in their daughter’s past about which they have never spoken . . . not even to Mary Rose herself. When she was a young girl, Mary Rose and her parents holidayed on a tiny island in the Outer Hebrides. And, one day, Mary Rose disappeared. Without trace. Until three weeks later, that is, when she suddenly reappeared, wholly unaware that any time had passed. Since then, Mary

Rose has appeared unaffected by this extraordinary incident – except, perhaps, for certain moments when her mind has seemed to drift . . . to somewhere else. Four years after her marriage, Mary Rose returns to the same island with her husband and their young son. And something unthinkable happens. Again . . . J.M. Barrie’s eerie supernatural drama of youth, love and loss, written in the aftermath of the Great War, was first staged in 1920 – and a young Alfred Hitchcock was one of the many who fell under its spell. So if you enjoyed our recent productions of The Admirable Crichton and Dear Brutus, then this mysterious, deeply moving play, which featured in PFT’s first ever Season in 1951, is not to be missed!

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“Outrageously funny and provocative” The Independent

“Wonderfully funny” The Times

“Scathingly funny” The Sunday Times

“Provocative fun . . . entertaining, funny and touching” The Daily Telegraph

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People

Racy, razor-sharp comedy about the heritage business With a bath on the billiard table and a garden resembling a jungle, aristocrat (and former model) Dorothy Stacpoole faces a desperate situation. The decaying family pile is close to ruin. And with the coffers all but empty, Dorothy must now choose between auctioning off the historic contents - or handing everything over to the National Trust.

Whilst pondering which way to jump, Dorothy unexpectedly encounters a familiar face from her modelling days. Theodore, now a producer of “adult” films, is in search of the perfect period setting - and four poster bed - for his latest porn epic. And having a film crew about the place might distract Dorothy from the impossible decision she faces . . .

Archdeacon June, her sister, is all for the Trust. But Dorothy loathes the idea of opening her home to the public: people spoil things, don’t they, trampling over history, gawking at family memories? The thought of flogging off the art and the heirlooms is equally unbearable. And there’s a third option, too: a shady, über-rich consortium is interested in buying the house and relocating it from Yorkshire to somewhere altogether more desirable. Like Dorset.

Bennett’s hilariously entertaining and strangely moving play about heritage and home opened at the National Theatre in London in 2012. Sharing the same theatrical DNA as PFT’s acclaimed production of The Lady In The Van, the Scottish première of People will be eagerly awaited by Bennett fans everywhere! Sponsored by Mrs Katharine Liston in loving memory of Iain Liston

“I don't like it or dislike it. It's home. Plus, there are no people.”

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singular by Alan Ayckbourn “Dramatic mastery at work” The Guardian

“Comic class in abundance”

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Absurd Person Singular

Hilarious comic masterpiece about suburban social climbing Three ill-matched couples. Three different kitchens. Three horrendous Christmases . . . Early 1970s suburbia: the ambitious Sydney Hopcroft is hoping to secure backing for his new business from two guests he’s invited to his festive gathering: architect Geoffrey Jackson and old-school banker Ronald Brewster-Wright. But the pressure of the situation proves a little too much for Sydney’s put-upon wife, Jane, as she attempts to keep the party sailing along upon a sea of gin and shiny formica worktops . . . One year later, and it’s the turn of serial philanderer Geoffrey and his clinically depressed wife, Eva, to play host. Before their guests arrive, Geoffrey decides the time is right to tell Eva that their marriage is over. Already befuddled with pills,

Eva believes there’s only one way out - but why can’t any of the merry visitors see what she’s really trying to do? A further year passes and it’s Christmas chez Ronald and his caustic, hard-drinking wife, Marion. Ronald’s bank is in trouble, so there’s not much Christmas cheer. And Marion’s locked herself in the bedroom with the booze. And Geoffrey’s career has taken a nosedive. So when the Hopcrofts drop in, Sydney suddenly finds himself in a position to dominate proceedings . . . An hilarious, wickedly observant comic masterpiece about ladder-climbing (social and otherwise) and power, Absurd Person Singular is one of the greatest plays of the last fifty years, by one of Britain’s - and PFT’s - most popular playwrights.

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“riotously funny-peculiar assault on the English upper class” The Telegraph

“fascinatingly, brilliantly weird” TimeOut

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“. . . a scorching and savage tragedy . . . uproariously funny . . .” Sunday Times

“Barnes’s play has an intoxicating energy . . . chillingly relevant” The Guardian

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The Ruling Class

A ferocious, outrageously funny assault on position and privilege The aristocracy: backbone of Britain, pillar of Church and State, the living embodiment of tradition. And purveyors of certain eccentricities. Some stranger than others . . . When the 13th Earl of Gurney dies in somewhat embarrassing circumstances, the title is inherited by his son, Jack – to the horror of the rest of the family. Why? Well, Jack’s particular eccentricity is a little more extreme than most: he’s a paranoid schizophrenic who thinks he’s the Father, Son and Holy Ghost . . . Returning home from a clinic to assume the title - and to preach an alarmingly subversive brand of peace, love and understanding - Jack is spectacularly unsuited to life in elite society. Appalled, the scheming Gurneys close ranks and deliver an ultimatum to Jack’s psychiatrist, Dr. Herder:

Jack must either be cured completely of his delusion – or quietly declared insane and committed to an asylum. But Herder’s attempts to shock Jack into normality are far from orthodox . . . and whilst the treatment may appear outwardly successful, deep within Jack’s psyche, something dark and deadly is released . . . One of the landmark plays of the 1960s, Peter Barnes’s classic cult comedy, influenced by everything from music hall to Ealing comedy, is a theatrical tour de force, combining feverish energy, ferocious humour, razor-sharp satire and genuine horror. The 1972 film earned Peter O’Toole an Oscar nomination, whilst James McAvoy starred in the acclaimed 2015 London revival. Do not miss this!

CLAIRE: “How do you know you’re . . . God?”

EARL OF GURNEY: “Simple. When I pray to Him I find I’m

talking to myself.”

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“Europe is a story of our times . . . its pungent mix of poetry and realism is instantly recognisable . . . ” The Guardian

Europe

A passionate, poetic drama about a rapidly changing world On the platform of a provincial railway station, in a border town somewhere in Europe, two refugees arrive: Sava and his daughter, Katia. They’ve been travelling forever. All they want to do is rest and find a place to begin again. But it won’t be here. Because the town is dying. The station itself is about to shut: trains from Vienna, Warsaw and Budapest hurtle along the tracks, but none will stop. Both stationmaster Fret and Adele, the porter, yearn to leave. But they, like the refugees, must just watch the trains flash by . . .

streets, increasingly resentful of the refugees in their midst. Meanwhile, the shadowy Morocco, an ‘entrepreneur’, makes a living slipping across the invisible border, buying and selling . . . anything. That’s where the profit is now. Tensions rise, threaten to explode. And at night, out in the forest, the wolves gather . . . So who will live and who will die? Who will find love when it is least expected? And who will manage to escape . . ? This startlingly contemporary work by Scotland’s greatest living playwright is a fierce and compassionate drama about shifting borders, changing identities and globalisation.

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The town’s lightbulb factory has closed. Switched off. Young locals, like Horse, Billy and Berlin, are unemployed. Their days are spent in bars, complaining, sharing angry fantasies, or prowling the

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“We’re not in some savage country on the other side of the world. Look around you, look at the architecture. Listen to the sounds from the street. You can smell the forest. We’re a long way from home but we’re still in Europe.”

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Singin’ In The Rain

All-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza, guaranteed to make you feel good this Winter! Stars of the silent screen, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, are the toast of Tinseltown, their romantic chemistry adored by movie-goers and studio bosses alike – even if, when not in front of the camera, neither is the other’s greatest fan. But the arrival of the revolutionary ‘talkies’ threatens to fatally undermine the duo’s partnership, not least because Lina’s speaking voice can start dogs howling half a mile away. So if Lockwood And Lamont are to remain the public’s idols, they will have to master this new technology. And that means something will have to be done about Lina’s voice . . . Believed by many to be the best movie musical ever made, Singin’ In The Rain is still

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celebrated for its stunning song and dance routines and the magical on-screen relationship between its stars, Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Now adapted for the stage, this exuberant, funny, joyous and warm-hearted musical features all the songs from the classic 1952 MGM film, including Make ‘Em Laugh, Good Mornin’, You Were Meant For Me, You Are My Lucky Star, and of course, the immortal Singin’ In The Rain. Destined to be yet another unforgettable PFT winter musical, Singin’ In The Rain will send all the family home with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and a twinkle in their toes - whilst wondering just how we did that . . .

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SPRING Concerts & Events

The Springsteen Sessions The authentic sound of The Boss and the E-Street Band

Fri 10 Mar, 7.30pm | £18.50

Oh Carol!

The musical story of Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield

Sat 11 Mar, 7.30pm | £20.00

The Johnny Cash Roadshow Noël & Gertie

Sat 18 Mar, 7.30pm | £20.00

Moishe’s Bagel

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Alice in Wonderland Immersion Theatre

Sat 1 Apr, 11.30am

Adult: £12.50, Under 16s: £7.50 Family Ticket: £27.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

Pasadena Roof Orchestra Sat 1 Apr, 7.30pm | £25.00

Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Fri 7 Apr, 7.30pm | £18.50

Tin Forest

Puppet Show for children 3+

Fri 17 Mar, 7.30pm | £20.00

Tin Forest

Moishe’s Bagel

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

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Sat 8 Apr, 11.00am | £6.50 Family Ticket: £20.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

SCDA Scottish Final Festival Of One Act Plays Thu 13 to Sat 15 Apr, 7.00pm £17.00 or all three nights for £48.00

SUMMER Concerts & Events David Scheel

Don’t Shoot me, I’m STILL only the Piano Player

Sun 7 May, £12.50

One of the finest international musical humourists David Scheel makes a welcome return to Pitlochry. A must for anyone who enjoys exquisite piano music and laughing themselves silly into the bargain!

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Sun 4 June, £12.50

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story has enthralled and fascinated the world for more than a hundred years. Enjoy this chilling performance from the multitalented Isosceles Theatre. “A good, vivid, popular version of a great story, told with notable passion.” The Scotsman

On Our Way To Lisbon Mon 5 June, £12.50

On Our Way To Lisbon is the story of two fans who look back and fondly recreate how the Bhoys in Green and White beat the team who were hailed as unbeatable to become the legendary Lisbon Lions! This magnificent, epic tale - featuring everything from a vicious Swiss football team to the entire population of Lisbon - is brought vividly to life by Isosceles Theatre. Grab those scarves, dust off your passport and join us for a funpacked evening of entertainment!

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Rachel Newton Trio Sun 11 June, £12.50

Instrumentalist of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards 2016 and founder member of The Furrow Collective, The Emily Portman Trio and The Shee, singer and harpist Rachel Newton’s own trio, featuring Lauren MacColl on fiddle and Mattie Foulds on percussion, will delight lovers of fine Scots and Gaelic music.

North Sea Gas Mon 12 June, £12.50

Scotland’s most popular folk band are back at PFT: fiddles, guitars, banjos, whistles, and great harmonies. Expect a fantastic, foot-stompin’ night!

Three Broads and a Piano Sun 18 June, £12.50

These lovely, talented ladies take you through an unforgettable evening of musical delights from Mozart to Gershwin, Gilbert & Sullivan to James Bond signature songs. Prepare to be entertained!

Mànran

Sun 25 June, £18.50

The renowned folk-rock group returns to Pitlochry with a unique blend of awardwinning music. Expect fiery tunes from fiddles, flute and accordion, backed by a powerful rhythm section awash with elements of funk, jazz and rock, which serves to create innovative, uplifting music and a distinctive sound. 01796 484626

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Donnie Munro

North Sea Gas

Red and the Wolf

Bowie Experience

Red and the Wolf

This spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits is an unforgettable journey of sound and vision through Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance, with Life On Mars, Rebel Rebel and many more along the way!

Red and the Wolf is an immersive theatre and dance experience created by Liminal Dance and performed by a mix of professional dancers and a young cast of local participants.

Sun 2 July, £25.00 - £22.50

With stunning costumes and an 8-piece line-up, this is a must see for all Bowie fans - and those absolute beginners out there . . .

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Sat 8 and Sun 9 July, 11.30am and 2.30pm each day, £10 Adult, £5 U-18, Family ticket: £25

Based on the classic folk story, Little Red Riding Hood, this enthralling event will take place outdoors in the Explorers Garden - so please dress appropriately for a Scottish Summer! If you’re a young dancer who would like to participate in the show, please check the website for further details.

The Westenders

The World’s most Popular Musicals

Sun 9 July, £20.00

Presented by the Rotary Club of Pitlochry The WestEnders is an outstanding concert performed by 6 West End performers, who between them have appeared in over twenty of the most prestigious West End musical shows of the last decade, including Beauty And The Beast, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar and Oliver! Accompanied by a live band, this stellar cast will perform a huge range of numbers from your favourite musicals.

Amos & Jauncey Sun 16 July, £12.50

Perthshire’s finest musical duo Dave Amos (vocals) and Jamie Jauncey (piano, vocals) play hits from the 60s and 70s from the likes of Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, Elton John, Carol King, The Beatles, The Kinks, Randy Newman and Wilson Pickett.

Auld Hats New Heids Mon 17 July, £12.50

A welcome return for four of Scotland’s top folk singers, who come together to recreate the fun days of the 60s and 70s Scottish Folk Club scene.

Mamma Mia!

A Gangster Murder Mystery Dinner Experience

Sun 23 July, arrive 7.30pm for 8.00pm start £32.50, includes a three course dinner Another hilarious evening of fabulous food, gentle interaction and great entertainment from The Walking Theatre Company.

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A new gang’s in town and is putting you dirty rats outta business! Our Capo da Capo Don Cannelloni requests the pleasure of your company, so you can renew your vows to The Family. Someone’s gonna get clipped - but who?

Donnie Munro Accoustic Trio

Sunday 30 July, £20.00

A rare performance from an inspirational Scottish superstar and his stellar band.

Donnie will take you on a spine-tingling acoustic journey through the wide landscape of his musical career, featuring songs from his earliest Runrig days to his own most recent writing, along with some of his favourite songs encountered along the way.

Christine Bovill’s Paris Sun 6 August, £18.50

Award-winning chanteuse Christine Bovill journeys back to the Golden Age of French Song: a demi-monde of heroes and outcasts, cynics and bruised romantics. With drama, pathos and pizzazz, this show casts a sepia-tinged spotlight on the songs and stories of Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Barbara, Juliet Greco, Charles Aznavour and many more.

“Bovill is a great storyteller and she brings the songs to life with terrific panache and dramatic flair.” The Scotsman

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Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes Sun 13 August, £25

Two of Scotland’s finest musicians have reunited to perform a wonderful blend of folk songs, classic pop influences and self-written favourites. Rab’s continuing reputation as one of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters and Barbara’s skills as an interpreter of new and traditional music provide an enviable platform for this unique show. The pair share common ground with their respect for artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Everly Brothers which, when mixed with their experiences of the folk revival of the 1960s and beyond, ensures this will be an eclectic and evocative concert performance.

Auld Hats, New Heids Sunday 20 August, £12.50

A welcome return for four of Scotland’s top folk singers, who come together to recreate the fun days of the 60s & 70s Scottish Folk Club scene.

Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes

Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys Sunday 27 August, £22.50

Following a sell-out performance last year, these five spectacular musicians and singers return to perform another formidable tribute show to the great George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. This will be an amazing night of entertainment for hard-core Wilburys fans and all lovers of good music!

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Sunday 3 September, £25.00

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Steve Jinski Duo

Monday 21 August, £12.50

Musical duo Stephen Wegrzynski and Dave Kennedy touch the borders of folk, country, and pop, keeping alive the songwriting tradition whilst remaining resolutely modern. Fans of Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Neil Young – you are in for a treat! 20 PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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Aly is Scotland’s supreme traditional style fiddler. Phil is a superb, inventive instrumentalist. Together they have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music and have toured and recorded together since 1998. Their performances are a legendary mix of musical magic and brilliant quick-witted humour which never fails to delight.

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Fiddlers To The Fore Sun 10 Sept, £16.50 & £18.50 (under16s: £10.00)

Presented by the Rotary Club of Pitlochry

The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society, along with special guests and soloists (yet to be announced) will raise the roof for another year with the exhilarating sound of over 70 sets of strings! Expect a spectacular concert, positively fizzing with energy.

Hotel California Sun 17 Sept, £22.50

Summer wouldn’t be complete without another visit from this terrific band, now with a huge following internationally and proving to be a real favourite across Scotland. Endorsed as the very best Eagles tribute band by the original Eagles band members, this show is packed with all of your favourites from Life in the Fast Lane and Desperado to Witchy Woman and New Kid in Town.

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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Sun 24 September, £22.50

This breath-taking show has rock ‘n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing in the aisles! This wonderful mix of music and comedy is performed by some of the finest actor-musicians in the business, whose combined credits include hit West End shows Buddy, Lennon, Return To The Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. Expect to hear all of Buddy’s hits and other rock’n’roll classics in this two hour concert performance.

Can’t Help Singing Sunday 1 October, £12.50

Linda, James and Andrew are back with their inimitable blend of mirth and melody. An evening of your best loved songs from stage and screen, plus some of their own personal favourites.

Scottish Myths & Legends £3.50 activities week

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Fun & games for 5-9 year olds

Monday 17 - Friday 21 July Arts & Crafts • Puzzles • Challenges • Treasure Hunts • Messy Sessions

Sessions run every day from 10.30am to 12.00 noon and take place in PFT’s Community Education studios next to Fonab Castle Hotel. Check our website for full details.

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Backstage Tours

Our fascinating guided tours take you behind the scenes to reveal the secret spaces and unseen areas of this unique Festival Theatre. You’ll visit the Green Room, where our cast and crew relax and prepare to go on stage, see where and how our elaborate costumes are made, have a look at our huge scenery workshop, visit the docks where sets are stored – and, of course, set foot on the famous stage itself! 22 PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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Along the way, you’ll discover lots of fascinating facts and learn how to tell your gravetrap from your swing technician! Tours run on most Wednesdays from 28 June until 11 October and are always popular, so booking in advance is advised although not essential. TIME: 11.00am PRICE: £5.00

These walking tours last one-and-a-half hours and will involve some stair climbing

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Secrets of the Stage

This hugely popular illustrated talk is once again led by our Community & Education Director, Drew Scott. It covers all aspects of PFT’s stage productions: from set design and auditions to the rehearsal and set building process, using set models, props and costumes from past PFT shows. You will also have the opportunity to have answered any questions you may have about our productions. Having spent several years as Stage Manager here at PFT, Drew is ideally placed to give a personal insight into life backstage. Included in the talk will be a sneaky peek at the production being “fitted up” on stage that day and a look at how PFT has changed since its early days in the tent, as well as our vision for the future. PRICE: £7.50 (Includes tea/coffee and a Danish pastry TIME: Most Fridays from 30 June to 13 October, 11.00am - 12.30pm and a Danish pastry)

Post Show Talks

Join PFT’s Artistic Director, John Durnin, as he offers a director’s insight into both the show you’ve just seen and PFT’s unique repertoire system. You will also get the chance to meet some of the cast from that afternoon’s show and have your questions answered. During this talk, you will also see the stage set being ‘turned around’ for the evening performance of a completely different play. We think that’s worth seeing for the ticket price alone!

PRICE: £3.00 TIME: Approximately 5 minutes after the matinée performance.

Absurd Person Singular. . . . . . . . . 28 June

High Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 July

People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 August Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 August Mary Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 September

The Ruling Class. . . . . . . . . . 27 September It would help our Front of House staff immensely if you could leave the auditorium briefly at the end of the performance to allow them to clean. Thank you.

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Open from 1 April to 29 October | Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.15pm)

Julia Corden

Meconopsis

Last year, the Explorers Garden was awarded the prestigious title of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden and also achieved National Collection status for its Meconopsis cultivars and species of large blue poppies. These awards are testament to the dedication and talent of Julia Corden, Explorers Garden Manager, and her team of volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain and develop this wonderful six acre woodland garden.

Divided into areas representing different parts of the globe, Explorers offers you the chance to learn more about the great Scottish Plant Hunters’ adventures and see the results of their efforts. 24 ExplorersGarden.com

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Visitors can also enjoy unexpected art and installations, exotic plants, fantastic views, specialist features like rock and crevice gardens, archways and walkways, and numerous varieties of birds, as well as our resident red squirrels - guaranteed fun for all the family! GARDEN ADMISSION: £4.00 concessions available FAMILY TICKET: £9.00

RHS MEMBERS: Free entry (to main cardholder)

The American Dream A photographic exhibition

sponsored by the Scottish Rock Garden Club

David Douglas Pavilion, Explorers Garden

Garden Tours Bringing Explorers to life!

Our experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorers. Lasting around 1.5 hours, these tours are fun, fascinating and informative: you’ll never look at your garden plants in the same way again! APRIL-OCTOBER: Sundays, 11.30am

ADDITIONALLY, JUNE-SEPTEMBER: Wednesdays, 11.30am

PRICE: £5.00 (includes Garden entry) CONCESSIONS: £4.50

On display in the magnificent Douglas Pavilion, this exhibition features striking photographic images captured by Julia Corden, a modern day plant hunter, international botanical tour guide and Explorers Garden Manager.

Last Summer, Julia travelled to Colorado, Utah and Montana to study the flowers in the high altitude regions of the Rocky Mountains in the USA. Her photographic exhibition captures the wonderful diversity of both landscape and plant life – from up close images of the little Lewisia rediviva growing in baked soils, to sweeping views of beautiful high mountain meadows, full of brilliant flowers and huge skies.

The exhibition runs from 1st April to 29th October. Entrance is free with Explorers entry.

The American Dream photographic exhibition

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Diary 2017

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Backstage Tours

Preview Performances

“The stylistic equivalent of a West End producing theatre set against a picture-postcard backdrop of rolling Perthshire hills” The Herald

March

EVENING (7.30PM)

FRIDAY

The Springsteen Sessions

FRIDAY

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

Moishe’s Bagel

SATURDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY

April

SATURDAY FRIDAY

Oh Carol!

Noël & Gertie

Alice in Wonderland (11.30am)

Tin Forest (11am)

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood

THURSDAY 13 - SATURDAY 15

SCDA Scottish Final Festival Of One Act Plays (7.00pm)

SATURDAY

You can now log into our new website and check ticket orders or update your personal details!

May SUNDAY

MATINÉE (2PM)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

June THURSDAY

1 Mary Rose

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

8 People

SATURDAY

MONDAY FRIDAY

High Society

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David Scheel

High Society

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

EVENING (8PM)

High Society

Mary Rose

High Society

Mary Rose

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

On Our Way To Lisbon People

Mary Rose

People

Supporters’ Events

Post Show Talk

SUNDAY

Secrets of the Stage

MATINÉE (2PM)

EVENING (8PM)

Rachel Newton Trio

MONDAY

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

Three Broads And A Piano

TUESDAY

High Society

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY SATURDAY MONDAY

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

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Mary Rose

Absurd Person Singular

Mary Rose

People

Absurd Person Singular

High Society

People

Mary Rose

SUNDAY 25 TUESDAY

THURSDAY

People

High Society

19 21

North Sea Gas

Absurd Person Singular

Mànran

High Society

Absurd Person Singular

People

Mary Rose

Absurd Person Singular

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July

SATURDAY

High Society

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY 5

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 8 SUNDAY

People

Bowie Experience

Absurd Person Singular

People

High Society

Mary Rose

People

Red And The Wolf (11.30am) Red And The Wolf (2.30pm) Absurd Person Singular

High Society

Red And The Wolf (11.30am) Red And The Wolf (2.30pm)

The Westenders

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Backstage Tours

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MATINÉE (2PM)

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY SATURDAY MONDAY FRIDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY SATURDAY MONDAY

Preview Performances

Mary Rose

High Society

EVENING (8PM)

Absurd Person Singular

People

High Society

Mary Rose

High Society

The Ruling Class

High Society

Absurd Person Singular Amos & Jauncey

Auld Hats New Heids The Ruling Class

Absurd Person Singular People

Mamma Mia! Murder Mystery Experience

The Ruling Class

Absurd Person Singular

The Ruling Class

Mary Rose

High Society People

High Society

Donnie Munro

The Ruling Class

You can now purchase tickets at concessionary rates (Senior Citizen, Students, etc.) on our new website!

August TUESDAY

High Society

THURSDAY

Mary Rose

WEDNESDAY 2

High Society

People

FRIDAY

Absurd Person Singular

SUNDAY

Christine Bovill’s Paris

TUESDAY

People

SATURDAY MONDAY

The Ruling Class

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People

High Society

Supporters’ Events

Post Show Talk

MATINÉE (2PM)

WEDNESDAY 9 People THURSDAY FRIDAY

Secrets of the Stage

10 11

EVENING (8PM)

Absurd Person Singular

The Ruling Class

Mary Rose

Friends of PFT can now renew memberships and purchase tickets online at preferential rates. Join today for immediate benefits! SATURDAY SUNDAY

High Society

Absurd Person Singular

Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes

TUESDAY

Absurd Person Singular

THURSDAY

Mary Rose

MONDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 16

Absurd Person Singular

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY MONDAY FRIDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

Steve Jinski Duo

Europe

Absurd Person Singular

Mary Rose

Europe

The Ruling Class

People

High Society

Absurd Person Singular

MONDAY

Mary Rose

The Ruling Class

High Society

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Absurd Person Singular

WEDNESDAY 6 THURSDAY

Auld Hats, New Heids

Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys

TUESDAY

High Society

SATURDAY SUNDAY

The Ruling Class

People

Europe

High Society

September FRIDAY

People

Absurd Person Singular

Europe

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Mary Rose

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MATINÉE (2PM)

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

MONDAY

SATURDAY MONDAY

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

Mary Rose

People

Hotel California

Absurd Person Singular

SATURDAY

High Society

THURSDAY

Mary Rose

The Ruling Class

Absurd Person Singular

The Ruling Class

High Society

Mary Rose

WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY

People

Europe

TUESDAY

The Ruling Class

WEDNESDAY 27

MONDAY

High Society

TUESDAY

SUNDAY

Absurd Person Singular

October

Mary Rose

Europe

SUNDAY

FRIDAY

Europe

MONDAY

The Ruling Class

Fiddlers To The Fore

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

High Society

People

WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY

EVENING (8PM)

WEDNESDAY 13 FRIDAY

Preview Performances

People

Mary Rose

People

Europe

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

Mary Rose

The Ruling Class High Society

People

Europe

Absurd Person Singular

Can’t Help Singing High Society

People

The Ruling Class Europe

FRIDAY

Absurd Person Singular

MONDAY

The Ruling Class

SATURDAY TUESDAY

High Society

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Mary Rose

High Society

Supporters’ Events

Post Show Talk

WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Secrets of the Stage

MATINÉE (2PM)

EVENING (8PM)

High Society

Mary Rose

Absurd Person Singular

The Ruling Class

People

Europe

High Society

AUTUMN PRODUCTION Thursday 26 October - Sunday 12 November

After the unprecedented success of last year’s production of Para Handy, we have something very special lined up to follow in the wake of The Vital Spark. The details must remain a closely guarded secret for the moment, but if you’re a lover of classic Scots stories with a distinctly Highland flavour - save the dates!

December

MATINÉE (2PM)

SATURDAY

Singin’ In The Rain

WEDNESDAY

Singin’ In The Rain

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY

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WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY

EVENING (7PM)

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Singin’ In The Rain

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STAGE

WHEELCHAIRS

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Plays

Preview

Mon-Thur Evenings

Matinées & Sat Fri Evenings Evenings

£22.50

£23.50

£26.50

£25.00 £20.00 £15.00

SS N/A

£26.00 £21.00

£16.00 £15.00

£29.50

£32.00

£24.00

£26.00

£19.00 £15.00

£29.00 £22.50 £15.00

Singin’ In The Rain

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Previews Wed-Thu Wed-Fri Sat & Sun Fri & Sat Evening Matinées Matinées Evening

£21.00 £22.50 £27.50 £30.00 £32.50

£18.50 £20.00 £25.00 £27.50 £30.00

£16.50 £17.50 £22.50 £25.00 £27.50

£13.50 £15.00 £20.00 £22.50 £25.00

Singin’ In The Rain Saver Seats go on sale 2 October

2 3

Preview

High Society

£29.00 £27.00

£23.50 £17.50

SS N/A

Mon-Thur Evenings

Matinées & Sat Fri Evenings Evenings

£29.00

£31.00

£26.00 £18.50

£16.00

£33.50

£36.00

£28.00

£30.00

£21.00 £16.00

£33.00

£26.00 £16.00

Transaction Fees apply to advertised ticket prices. If paying by card, the Transaction Fee is 25p for Debit Cards and £1.50 for Credit Cards. If booking via our website, the Transaction Fee is £1.50. There is no Transaction Fee for paying with cash or cheque at the Box Office. Please note: Event and ticketing information is correct at time of going to print. Changes in the programme of events may occur, so please do check online or at the Box Office. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, ticket prices and seating plans.

Published prices are subject to change without notification.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Scotland Number SC029243 at the address below • Scottish Charity Number SC013055 • Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR • Administration: 01796 484600 • Fax: 01796 484616 • Box Office: 01796 484626 • Email: boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com • Website: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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Show Offers Save all Summer Unless otherwise indicated, these fantastic offers expire 8th April 2017, so don’t delay, book today!

Buy tickets to see any 5 Summer shows plus Singin’ In The Rain and pay half price for the Winter musical!

Buy tickets for any 5 shows including the Winter musical and get £4.00 off per ticket! Save £20.00!

Buy tickets for any 4 shows including the Winter musical and get £3.50 off per ticket! Save £14.00!

Buy tickets for 3 Monday to Friday Summer shows and get £3.00 off per ticket! Save almost £10.00!

Buy tickets for Mary Rose and Europe, enjoy the best of contemporary and classic Scottish playwriting, and get £2.50 off per ticket!

Members of The National Trust or The National Trust for Scotland can buy one, get one free for any performance of People if booked before 1st May

Pay only £21.50 per ticket to see Singin’ In The Rain if booked before 31st May, 2017. Offer applies to performances between Fri 1st and Sunday 10th December, in Price Band 3 All Offers, Friends, Groups, Senior Citizen Concessions and Saver Seats do not apply to Preview performances and Price Bands 1 and 4 unless otherwise stated. All offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with concessions or other offers. Full terms and conditions apply and are available to view online or at Box Office.

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Saver Seats

Plays - only £15.00! High Society – only £16.00!

Book a minimum of 24 hours in advance and get the best seats available on the night (50 seats available per show, seats are allocated on the morning of the performance).

Groups (8+) Offers

Turn to page 35 to discover special ticket offers and food options for Groups.

New and improved Concessions:

Friends: can now save £3.00 per ticket

Senior Citizens: £2.50 off all Mon to Thurs evenings and matinées (Price Bands 2 and 3) and Friday and Saturday evenings in Price Band 3 only. Registered Disabled: £17.50 per ticket Family tickets: £50, 2 adults and 2 children

Under-18/Student/unemployed: Half Price

How to Book:

By Phone: Call 01796 484626. Lines open from 9.00am.

Online: Visit PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com By Post: Write to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Please make cheques payable to Pitlochry Festival Theatre and enclose SAE or 75p for postage.

In Person: Visit Box Office, open every day from 10.00am, or pop into Just the Ticket! on the main street, Pitlochry. 01796 484626

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Festival

Restaurant & Café Bar

Offering “one of the Best Views in Scotland” (The Scotsman) in “a stunning location” (The Guardian), PFT’s Restaurant and Café Bar provide tasty, wholesome and contemporary food, from light lunches and daily specials to snacks, plus a wide range of refreshments, all at a reasonable price. Our Head Chef uses fresh and, wherever possible, local produce to create special signature menus for each play in our Summer Season. Dinner is prepared on the premises and is served from 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday (and on Sunday when a concert is scheduled) – and we can guarantee that you won’t miss curtain up! Two courses: £22.95

Three courses: £25.95 Open for lunch seven days a week, why not combine spectacular views with attentive service and freshly made, stylish food par excellence - whatever the weather!

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For pre-theatre dining, we recommend that you book in advance.

Please note: All Restaurant prices are subject to change without notice.

Groups

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New Benefits • Special Offers • Information

From family gatherings to work outings, and community groups to clubs, schools and societies, we offer fantastic ticket rates, special offers and a dedicated contact to help Groups (of 8 or more) get the most out of their theatre experience. Groups don’t need to pay for tickets straight away – just reserve your tickets and we will hold your reservation for up to four weeks (unless the date falls less than 2 weeks prior to the performance). We’ll then ask you for a 25% deposit, with the balance due 21 days before your visit. This leaves you plenty of time to finalise your Group numbers.

EARLY BIRD OFFER

Tickets & Offers

SAVE ON TICKETS

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

SAVINGS FOR TRANSPORT SUBSIDY SCHOOLS

APRIL

Save £4.50 per ticket when you book and pay for your Group trip before 30 April.

NEW! Enjoy £3.00 off per ticket on all performances, including Saturday nights!*

Save £6.50 per ticket

if you book any Wed or Thur evening show and pay by 1st May. Available in Price Bands 2 and 3 only.

Save £4.50 per ticket

if you book and pay by 31st May for any performance. Available in Price Band 3 only.

School Groups: £7.50 per pupil (1 teacher per 10 pupil goes free) and 20% off train or coach travel.

Enjoy 20% off the cost of your Group’s train or coach travel.

THANKS ORGANISERS! Group Organisers enjoy a free interval ice-cream and programme. *£3.00 off per ticket on Price Bands 2 and 3 on all matinée and Monday - Thursday evening performances and Price Band 3 on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Make it your Day

Ruth Anderson, our dedicated Groups Manager, and our friendly Box Office team are on hand to help with arranging preferred seating and advice on how best to make your payments, as well as organising food, drink, backstage tours and talks. Group tickets and offers do not apply to Preview performances or Price Bands 1 and 4 unless otherwise indicated. All offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other concessions or offers.

Feast At The Festival

Whether you’re here to enjoy a matinée or evening performance, we offer something to suit everyone, from quick snacks to our very special pre-theatre dinner, with a menu specific to each show. What’s more, we can cater for Groups of up to 80! CHOOSE FROM

Light Lunch: £9.95 Lunch: £14.00 Afternoon Tea: £7.50 01796 484626

High Tea: £14.00 Pre-Theatre dinner from £22.95

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Access And Inclusion As the winner of UK Theatre's Most Welcoming Theatre In Scotland award - for two years in a row! - PFT naturally prides itself on being a welcoming, accessible and inclusive organisation, one which tries to engage with as wide a cross section of communities as it can from across Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland and the UK. As regular visitors know all too well, one of the special things about making a visit to the Theatre in the Hills is that you never know in advance who you will meet when you're here! We provide a range of access services, so when you book your tickets, please let our Box Office know if you have any special requirements and they will do their best to advise and assist you. Here’s a little more information about some of the services we offer:

Access

Full level wheelchair access is provided throughout the theatre’s auditorium, foyer, café bar and restaurant, with two wheelchair-friendly WCs on the same level.

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Parking for Blue Badge holders (8 spaces) is provided next to the main theatre entrance.

For hearing aid users, an induction loop is provided in the auditorium, whilst personal sound amplifiers can be booked in advance through the Box Office for those with impaired hearing. For those with severe visual impairments, we provide an audio description service which can be delivered at any performance, as long as Box Office is given prior notice. • With prior notification, we are also happy to arrange pre-performance touch tours of the stage, set, costumes and props, to allow those with little or no vision to learn more about the show they will shortly experience. • Guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs for the disabled are very welcome at PFT, but we would be grateful if you could please advise Box Office in advance if you're bringing your dog. If you think there is more that we could do to improve our access services, or if you know of those who would welcome alternative services – large-print, audio or Braille brochures, for example, or BSL signed or captioned performances – do let us know. We're keen to hear your suggestions and our friendly Box Office team will be only too happy to pass on your recommendations.

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Auchterarder School and the cast of Para Handy

Theatre For All

PFT is committed to making its theatre programme and other activities available to as many different people as it can.

We are aware that, for a range of reasons, some individuals and groups may feel excluded from the activities at PFT that so many others currently enjoy: those who are lonely, isolated, or marginalised in some way, for example. In order to ensure that our ambition to provide “theatre for all” is no hollow boast, we want to do whatever we can to overcome any obstacles to inclusion, whether financial, social, cultural or geographic, and whether real or perceived. You, our audiences, can help us deliver these ambitions by identifying those who you think might benefit from becoming part of the larger PFT family and assisting us to reach out to them and welcome them into the fold. So

if you know of individuals or groups that might feel that PFT is “not for them”, for whatever reason, and who you think might enjoy the opportunity to participate in the positive, happy and supportive experience that is the hallmark of a visit to PFT, simply contact our Box Office staff, who will be happy to note your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.

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PFT Supporters

Fabulous stage sets, sumptuous costumes, real hair wigs, the most talented directors, designers and crew, the best acting (and singing) talent: these all help to make your theatre experience at PFT stand out, head and shoulders, above those offered by many other UK theatres.

PFT Supporters’ Card

Carousel, 2016

Friends, and those donating £50 or more in a year via the Festival Circle, can enjoy the benefits of a Supporters’ Card. Just ask at Box Office. Each cardholder can enjoy: • Exclusive events and offers The Herald

The Stage

To enable us to keep putting the highest quality musical and drama productions on the PFT stage, year-round, we need to raise £300,000 annually from you, our generous supporters! By giving each year, you will become more closely involved in what we do and know that because of your contribution, The Theatre in the Hills will continue to flourish. You can:

• Be a Friend at £40 per year, per person

• Donate to the Festival Circle each year through your bank or as a single gift • Donate online when you are buying tickets: PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Don’t forget to Gift Aid it!

The John Stewart Society

• Discounts on theatre tickets

• 10% off gifts in the theatre shop or Just The Ticket! • 10% off Restaurant and Café Bar purchases

PFT Supporters’ Events

There are regular, exclusive evening events just for our Supporters, including dinner, a talk from the Artistic Director and the chance to meet the cast and crew after curtain down - £60 per person. High Society - 14 July The Ruling Class - 18 August People - 22 September Scrooge!, 2016 The Herald

The Times

The Scotsman

For those who wish to support our work at a higher level, to contribute to the development of PFT’s reputation for excellence and to help shape its future. Support starts from £1,500 per year.

Contact Annie Hibberd, our Fundraising Manager, to find out more about supporting PFT: 01796 484638 or annie.hibberd@pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

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How To Support PFT

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Choose how you would like to contribute to PFT (with a Regular Gift, a Single Gift or by becoming a Friend of PFT) and fill in the Gift Aid overleaf.

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Play Dedications - a chance to directly support your favourite production: plays from £2000, Summer and Winter Musicals from £4000. Legacies - if you are considering including PFT in your Will, we can send you a leaflet to make this an easy task.

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Please return this form to Annie Hibberd, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5DR Thark, 2016 The Stage

The Herald

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01796 484626

STAY 6 DAYS, SEE 6 PLAYS

Gallery

The Festival Gallery displays the work of leading Scottish artists in a range of media, from traditional to contemporary styles. A blend of both returning artists and first time exhibitors, there are over 200 works of art on display at any time throughout the year, with something to suit all tastes - and pockets!

Shop

Visit our Shop and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find inspired gift ideas by the dozen! Loved by visitors and locals alike, this is just the place to unearth a range of theatrical treasures, books, music, stylish jewellery, handmade handbags, glassware, ceramics, chocolate . . .

OPEN DAILY 10am to 10pm (performance days) or 10am to 5pm (non-performance days) 01796 484626

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The award-winning Old Mill Inn offers deluxe accommodation, alongside a lively bistro & bar atmosphere. With live music every weekend and delicious food & drink, we look forward to welcoming you! T: 01796 474 020

Delicious All Day Food & Drink Ideal for Pre-Theatre Dining! ( 01796 472 670

E: admin@theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH Follow us online:

www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk * fiona@victorias-pitlochry.co.uk 45 Atholl Road, Pitlochry

THE PERFECT STOP OVER... Make the most of your trip to Pitlochry by staying overnight with us in Perth. Only 40 minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive from the beautiful historic town of Pitlochry, Perth has a lot to offer by way of visitor attractions and leisure activities. Heritage highlights include Scone Palace, the ancestral dwelling of the Earls of Mansfield and the crowning place of Scottish Kings as well as home to the Perth Black Watch Museum at Balhousie Castle. Or shop till you drop as Perth has a fantastic selection of independent businesses offering a wide range of unique, quirky and high quality products you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anywhere else. The independents compliment your High Street favourites making Perth the perfect shopping destination. Our newly refurbished hotel also offers breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. Call to now to hear about our fantastic offers and things to do in Perthshire.

01738 636 666 or online at www.hiexpressperth.co.uk

T&C: All rates are subject to availability and terms and conditions apply Holiday Inn Express Perth 200 Dunkeld Road, Inveralmond, Perth, Scotland, PH1 3AQ Tel: 01738 636 666 Web: www.hiexpressperth.co.uk

Pine Trees Hotel Enjoy the peace & tranquillity of this former Victorian Mansion. • Pre-Theatre dinner is available Pine Trees has 29 comfortable, well appointed rooms including ground floor rooms and suites, all non-smoking. The hotel is located just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Pitlochry but it is secluded in its own gardens and woodland, home to deer and red squirrels. There is ample private parking within the grounds. Savour the dining experience in our “Garden Restaurant” with fine food & wines whilst enjoying spectacular views. Then relax by the log fire and treat yourself to a “wee dram” from our large selection of malt whiskies.

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• 2,3,& 4 day breaks available throughout the year • Pine Trees is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions within the Pitlochry area

Strathview Terrace, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5QR Tel: 01796 472121 • web: www.pinetreeshotel.co.uk Email: info@pinetreeshotel.co.uk

West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EQ

A family run hotel offering a warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere, excellent bar and 16 bedrooms with great views.

BOOK NOW

Only a short walk to Pitlochry Festival Theatre Ideally situated in Pitlochry - Great views - Family rooms available - Free WiFi - Free Parking

Call us on 01796 472399 info@craigvrack.com www.craigvrack.com

“Shopping as it should be”

Welcome to Macnaughtons of Pitlochry

Menswear, Ladieswear, Highlandwear & Gifts 01796 472722

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orthlands Bed & Breakfast

Lettoch Road Pitlochry Perthshire PH16 5AZ

Tel: 01796 474131 stay@northlandsbandb.com

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All local beef, pork, lamb & wild venison From the deli: stroganoff, lasagne, pastry products, all freshly made on the premises Home-made haggis, white & black pudding Fish to order, Preserves, Fruit & Veg Selection of fine wines and local beers Award-winning homemade steak pies

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01796 472047 Aberfeldy

01887 820310

www.macdonald-bros.co.uk email: roy-macdonalds@msn.com

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A warm Scottish welcome & friendly service await you at The Townhouse Aberfeldy. Relax, take some time and enjoy our newly refurnished hotel, restaurant and bar. 14 en-suite bedrooms, stunning views of the surrounding hills and inimitable Perthshire scenery. Off street parking and free wi-fi throughout.

Our Upstairs Restaurant and Bar

Serving food every evening from 5.30pm - 8.30pm Booking Recommended - Tel: 01887 829 995

The Townhouse Aberfeldy, Breadalbane Terrace Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2AG T: 01887 829 995 www.townhouseeaberfeldy.co.uk

The Pitlochry Hydro A great base to enjoy your theatre experience at fantastic rates

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PITLOCHRY

DUNDARACH HOTEL is celebrating 29 successful years of theatre breaks!

Special Offer

2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, plus a ticket to Pitlochry Festival Theatre from £199pp

This year we are delighted to offer you 2 nights dinner, bed and full Scottish breakfast along with a ticket to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre for £199 per person. Add-on tickets and nights available. (Excludes Saturday, printed terms apply)

To book please contact us by phone, email or post.

Your favourite hotel in Pitlochry for Theatre breaks The Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel is a splendid Victorian mansion set amid grounds, with a fine outlook over the stunning Perthshire hills and countryside. Family owned and managed with a focus on personal service and attention to detail. Built in the 1860's, the hotel continues to attract those in search of rest, relaxation and comfort. Delicious food and wine, free Wi Fi, private parking. PITLOCHRY DUNDARACH HOTEL • Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5DJ 01796 472862 • www.dundarach.co.uk • mail@dundarach.co.uk

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Where Scotland meets the Mediterranean

Lunch Specials, Pre-Theatre and Ă&#x20AC; La Carte Dinners Relax in a cosy atmosphere, enjoy a warm welcome, friendly service and of course great food â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all served with our unique mix of Scotland and the Mediterranean! Call us on 01796 473840

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Award Winning Guest House The closest Guest House to the Theatre Bright, Spacious, Ensuite Bedrooms Delicious, freshly prepared food - Breakfast is a highlight Perfect location for shops and restaurants

Welcoming • Relaxing • Great Service

Pitlochry’s “Hidden Gem” www.rosehill-pitlochry.co.uk 47 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5BX 01796 472958

Celebrating 10 years of community operation Audio (English/French/German) or Guided Tours of 12 rooms A warm welcome awaits • Quote PT for 10% off

Exclusive “Scoop”! Hettie’s Tearoom are thrilled to be working with to bring you 22 of their amazing flavours for 2017... The biggest and best Ice Cream choice in Pitlochry!

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Pitlochry’s family run lochside location

GREEN PARK THE

HOTEL Awarded ‘Scottish Hotel of the Year ~ 2015’ by The Good Hotel Guide

The Green Park is one of Pitlochry’s best known landmarks, enjoying unrivalled views over Loch Faskally from its lochside position. The hotel is set in three acres of gardens at the western edge of the town; it is within strolling distance of the shops and is a pleasant walk from the Festival Theatre.

The Green Park is spacious and full of light; the public rooms are well appointed and restful and the bedrooms are neat and attractive. Sixteen of the bedrooms are at ground floor level, and there are two lifts. Join us for Pre-theatre dinner.

Theatre Ticket Offer

Complement your visit to the theatre with a stay at The Green Park. Guests staying four days or more (on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis during the Hotel's high season) will each be entitled to a complimentary theatre ticket for a show of their own choice. This complimentary ticket can be for any section of the auditorium.

Clunie Bridge Road, Pitlochry PH16 5JY Tel: 01796 473248 Fax: 01796 473520 bookings@thegreenpark.co.uk www.thegreenpark.co.uk