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Autumn/Winter
2018
Box Office 01738 621031 | horsecross.co.uk
Welcome
A warm welcome to a vibrant autumn programme in Perth Concert
Hall and Perth Theatre.
It’s the Year of Young People in Scotland and to celebrate we are
Visit Perth
Visit Perth Theatre
Theatre Café
Café && Bar
Bar and
and Glassrooms
Glassrooms
presenting a special series of children’s shows which includes
Café at
Café at Perth
Perth Concert
Concert HallHall for
for breakfast,
breakfast, lunch
lunch BambinO a new opera for those up to 18 months, Martha, Contents
and pre-show
and pre-show meals,
meals, freshly
freshly prepared
prepared using
using Black Beauty, and a new shortened version of Macbeth called Is this
only the
only the finest
finest local
local ingredients.
ingredients. a Dagger? and Barrowland Ballet’s Tiger Tale. There is Christmas fun Classical
from The Polar Bears Go Up! and our new family Panto Snow White 4 – 14
Glassrooms Café
Glassrooms Café and the Seven Dames – yes that’s right – Seven Dames!
Open Mon
Open Mon -- Sat:
Sat: 9am
10am- 4.30pm
- 4.30pm
We commemorate the centenary of the end of the first world war Christmas Shows
(Late on show
Pre-show meals:nights)
5pm - 7pm
with the final part of the 306 Trilogy made with the National Theatre 15
Tel: 01738
Tel: 01738 477724
477724
of Scotland - The 306: Dusk, Sound&Fury’s Charlie Ward and
Perth Theatre
Perth Theatre Café
Café & and Bar Bar
Theatre No Man’s Land a Celtic Sessions evening dedicated to music Dance
Open Mon
Open Mon -- Thu:
Sat: 10am
9am - -7pm*
5pm* from or about the Great War. 16 – 17
(Late
Fri on show
+ Sat: 9am -nights)
11pm Marti Pellow, Elkie Brooks, Richard Thompson, The Proclaimers,
Kids and Families
Tel: 01738
Tel: 01738 477755
477755 The Osmonds, Karen Matheson and 10cc are just some of the great
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*kitchen closed
*kitchen closed 2:30pm
2:30pm -- 5pm
5pm artists we have coming to Perth. The Monday Night Thing in our
Joan Knight Studio includes a range of award-winning Scottish
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dine@horsecross.co.uk musicians and international artists from Ireland and USA. Join In
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In a Scottish exclusive, Peter Donohoe will play a complete cycle
of Mozart Piano Sonatas as part of the Perth Piano Sundays series. Theatre
COME DINE WITH US
Mondays will, in association with BBC Radio 3, offer a feast of
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lunchtime concerts including Scottish Ensemble and the Dunedin
Consort. Our Perth Concert Series also brings evenings of Debussy
Music
and Bruckner by BBC SSO, RSNO playing Beethoven Five and the
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Celebrate your
Celebrate your anniversary,
anniversary, birthday
birthday or
or special
special occasion
occasion SCO with Nicola Benedetti.
in one
in one of
of our
our beautiful
beautiful spaces.
spaces. The irrepressible Sarah Millican leads our Comedy offering, which Comedy
also features Jason Manford, Mock the Week’s Stuart Francis and 48 – 49
our own Scottish rising star Daniel Sloss.
Once again, we are working with the Southbank Centre in London to Film
bring you the WOW Festival in September celebrating women and 50 – 51
girls, and their achievements and obstacles and Young People take
centre stage at UnCon 2.0 a celebration of Scotland’s young artists. Talks and Events
Check our Join In pages for lots of opportunities to get active or 51 – 53
participate and don’t forget to take a moment to relax over coffee
in one of our two café bars. Contemporary Art
Mike Griffiths 54 – 55
Interim Chief Executive, Horsecross Arts
Contact our
Contact our experienced
experienced events
events team
team to
to discuss
discuss your
your ideas:
ideas:
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Lunchtime Concerts PerthPiano Peter Donohoe
Mozart Cycle I
1pm | Perth Concert Hall
Tickets: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £9; concessions £8
Sundays Sun 30 Sep: 3pm
Sonata No 4 in E flat major K282 ‘Cosi’
Sonata No 13 in B flat major K333 ‘Linz’
After 12 noon on day of concert: £10; no concessions Sep - Dec 2018 Sonata No 1 in C major K279
Add soup and a sandwich for just £3.75 (book until 11am on the day) Sonata No 14 in C minor K457 ‘Tragic’
Perth Concert Hall Sonata No 9 in D major K311 ‘Hunt’
In a project exclusive to Perth the great British
pianist Peter Donohoe performs all of Mozart’s
piano Sonatas over four concerts. They offer
a journey through Mozart’s amazing musical
development and range from the utterly charming
to the heartrendingly emotional. Peter Donohoe
has added his own epithets to the pieces which
highlight their character.
Dunedin Consort Quatuor Arod Some of the world’s finest Viktoria Postnikova
Bach's Musical Offering Mon 12 Nov: 1pm
players visit Perth for Sun 28 Oct: 3pm
Mon 17 Sep: 1pm Webern
Attahir
Langsamer Satz
Al Asr
this exceptional series of Schumann
Schumann
Kinderszenen
Kreisleriana
John Butt, director and speaker
Schumann String Quartet No 1 piano concerts on Schubert Impromptus Op 90 & 142
Scottish Ensemble a Sunday afternoon. A fantastic debut for Perth Piano Sundays. One
Elena Fischer-Dieskau of the great musicians of the last 30 years Viktoria
Mon 8 Oct: 1pm Postnikova performs worldwide in all the major
Piano Recital halls and concert series. She is an extraordinary
Mozart Clarinet Quintet pianist whose performances of great music by
Mon 26 Nov: 1pm
Brahms Clarinet Quintet Schumann and Schubert will light up Perth Concert
Brahms Six Pieces Op 118 Hall. Schumann was a huge admirer of the music
Matthew Hunt, clarinet Ravel 'une barque sur l'ocean' of Schubert and the pairing of the two will offer a
Bortkiewicz Etudes 6,7,8,9,10 remarkable insight into the piano music of the early
19th century.
Vision String Quartet Liszt 'Dante’ Sonata
Mon 15 Oct: 1pm
Clarinet and Cello Trios Peter Donohoe
Ligeti String Quartet No 1
Schubert
String Quartet No 12 in C minor Mon 10 Dec: 1pm Mozart Cycle II
D703 'Quartettsatz'
Ravel String Quartet in F major Op 35
Beethoven Trio Sun 2 Dec: 3pm
Zemlinsky Trio Sonata No 17 in B flat major K570
Maximilio Martin, clarinet Sonata No 2 in F major K280 ‘Marche Funebre’
Philip Higham, cello TICKETS & INFORMATION Sonata No 10 in C major K330 ‘Linz’
Julian Milford, piano £23.50, £19.50, £15.50; concessions £21.50, Sonata No 6 in D K284 ‘Dürnitz’
£17.50, £13.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per This concert is the second in Peter Donohoe’s
ticket); under 26s/students £5. Mozart cycle where the pianist himself has added
Save 25% when you buy for 4 or more his own nicknames to underline the character of
concerts and 30% for 6 or more. the music.
Book a traditional two-course Sunday carvery
before the concert for £12.50 (spaces limited) See Perth Piano Sundays brochure or
www.horsecross.co.uk for details of the
whole season.
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Perth Concert Series
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Debussy’s ‘La Mer' Benedetti Plays Mozart Violin
Fri 23 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Concertos Nos 3 & 5
Perth Concert Hall Debussy Nocturnes Wed 3 Apr: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand The Quilter Cheviot Benedetti Series
Tickets & Information Debussy Prélude a l'après midi d'un faune
£28.50, £25.50, £22.50, £19.50, £14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); Debussy La Mer Mozart Violin Concerto No 3 in G
Mozart Symphony No 35 'Haffner'
Students/Young Scot cardholders £6 Joaquín Achúcarro, piano Anna Clyne Within her Arms
Under 16s FREE (two per paying adult, additional u16 tickets £6) RCS Voices Mozart Violin Concerto No 5 in A 'Turkish'
Book for all six concerts and save 25% Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
£123, £109.50, £96, £82.50, £60 (inc £1.50 booking fee per subscription) Nicola Benedetti, violin/director
100 years after his death in 1918, Debussy's Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, violin/director
La Mer is surely the most poetic seascape ever
painted for an orchestra. This centenary Benedetti play-directs two Mozart Violin
celebration opens with Nocturnes - Impressionist Concertos with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
paintings, transformed into ravishing sound - These lovely pieces are perfect for her: Mozart
and includes the Prélude whose unprecedented probably wrote them for himself to play on his
sensuality scandalised Belle Epoque Paris. many tours and needless to say, he made sure
But there's darkness as well as light: Thomas they had all you could wish for in a showpiece.
Dausgaard joins Joaquín Achúcarro in the brooding Anna Clyne's Within her Arms has been compared
concerto that Debussy's compatriot Ravel created to Barber's Adagio for Strings for its radiance and
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Royal Scottish National Orchestra intensity - a moving contrast to Mozart's youthful
for a pianist who'd lost an arm in the Great War.
Vilde Frang plays Beethoven Søndergård conducts Poulenc's high spirits. Brilliant, tuneful, rhythmic, exotic,
Violin Concerto Gloria BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra that's what 'Turkish' meant to Mozart, and his
violin concerto is a joyous showstopper for
Wed 26 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Thu 8 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Bruckner Symphony No 7 Scotland's favourite violinist.
Nielsen Helios Overture Prokofiev Symphony No 1 Classical Fri 22 Feb: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
Sibelius Symphony No 3 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Beethoven Violin Concerto Johnston Three movements from All Those C.P.E. Bach Symphony in E flat major Wq 179 Beethoven Five
Men Who Marched Away Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Vilde Frang, violin Poulenc Gloria Bruckner Symphony No 7 in E major Thu 2 May: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
Enrique Mazzola, conductor
Thomas Søndergård , conductor Carolin Widmann, violin Beethoven Coriolan Overture
What a way to open a season! A melting pot of Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano Ilan Volkov, conductor Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp
musical, artistic and creative wealth delivered by Elin Rombo, soprano Beethoven Symphony No 5
Enrique Mazzola - an Italian full of passion and Glasgow Cambiata The first thing you sense is a quiet shimmer in the
Katherine Bryan, flute
life, and a happy, sunny character. Sibelius's Third RSNO Chorus air. And then, like some vast mountain rising from
Pippa Tunnell, harp
Symphony oozes with desperate intensity while Frikki Walker, director, Glasgow Cambiata the clouds, the opening melody of Bruckner's
Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor
Nielsen's Helios is a vivid musical evocation of Gergory Batsleer, chorus director, RSNO Chorus Seventh Symphony soars majestically towards the
sunshine shimmering and glittering on the sea. heavens. Bruckner said it came to him in a dream, 'Da-da-da-daaa!': everyone knows the first four
Poulenc's Gloria is a celebration - an exuberant
The warmth continues with one of Norway's played by an angel - but when Ilan Volkov brings notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Now's your
shout of joy from a composer who'd seen the best
brightest stars Vilde Frang, who joins for his searching musical intelligence and emotional chance to hear the rest - and it's gripping: a
and worst of the 20th century. It's the inspiring
Beethoven's noble Violin Concerto. insight to bear on this monumental 'cathedral in no-holds-barred emotional struggle from tragedy
finish to a concert that features two irresistible
sound', the results might well be revelatory. Two to triumph, in some of the most dramatic music
Russian masterpieces by Prokofiev and
contrasting - but equally inventive - masterpieces ever written. It's perfect for our inspirational guest
Tchaikovsky (with the brilliant Alexander Gavrylyuk
set the scene: an ebullient little symphony from JS conductor Nathalie Stutzmann. First, though,
as soloist), but also, at its heart, a new piece
Bach's son Carl Phillip Emmanuel, and the witty, comes something a bit gentler, as the RSNO's
from Ken Johnston as we commemorate the
electrically-charged Violin Concerto that Stravinsky Principal Flute Katherine Bryan and harpist Pippa
anniversary of WWI, featuring the superb young
intended to be unplayable. No fear on that score Tunnell perform Mozart's elegant - but deliciously
singers of Glasgow Cambiata. In collaboration
from our soloist Carolin Widmann. witty - Concerto for Flute and Harp.
with Poppyscotland
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Russian State
Symphony Orchestra
Wed 17 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£32, £28, £20; concessions £30, £26, £18 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Russian State Opera presents
under 26s/students/Young Scot cardholders £6
Carmen
Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite
Prokofiev Violin Concerto No 1
Rachmaninov Symphony No 2
Chloë Hanslip, violin
Valentin Uryupin, conductor
Tue 2 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall A fantastic evening of rich Russian romanticism with a great international orchestra. Rachmaninov's
£31, £29, £26, £22.50; concessions £29, £27, £25, second symphony wears its heart on its sleeve with lush melodies and one of the most gorgeous slow
£21.50; 2 u16s free, additional u16s £17.50 movements ever composed. Chloë Hanslip plays Prokofiev's ravishing first violin concerto and the
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) programme is rounded off with the yearning beauty of a suite of movements Tchaikovsky's evergreen
Swan Lake.
'Hanslip impresses by her sheer involvement in the music, and also
through the different colours, intensities, vibratos and dynamics that
Music by Georges Bizet
she produces, so perfectly judged as not to be questioned'
Sung in French with English Surtitles
International Record Review
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied
by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.
Russian State Opera returns with the powerful and
dramatic production of Carmen - feel the thrill of
fiery passion, jealousy and violence of 19th century
Seville in Bizet's most popular opera.
Don José, a naïve soldier falls head over heels
in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited
femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons
his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military
duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the
glamorous toreador Escamillo.
'always top-quality productions from this producer'
Stage Talk Magazine
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Perth Chamber Music Society
St John’s Kirk
Tickets: £13.50; East of Scotland Music Club members £10.50 (inc £1.50
booking fee per ticket) Students and disabled £3. Buy all 6 concerts and pay
£55.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee); concessions £13.50
Raphael Wallfisch and John York Mon 1 Oct: 7.30pm
Pomegranate Trio Fri 16 Nov: 7.30pm
Maxwell String Quartet Tue 4 Dec: 7.30pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
Navarra String Quartet Wed 16 Jan: 7.30pm
Scottish Opera Opera Highlights Duo Jacchini (Cello Duo) Mon 18 Feb: 7.30pm
Arctic Winds Wed 6 Mar: 7.30pm
Sat 20 Oct: 7.45pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
£14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); u26s £5
Perth Symphony Orchestra
Opera Highlights takes four singers and a pianist across the country for an evening of operatic
Sat 10 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
treasures and great company. Daisy Evans' staging interprets a wonderfully engaging playlist -
including Verdi, Mozart and Donizetti - linked with new compositions by Scottish Opera Composer in £14; concessions £12 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Residence Samuel Bordoli. Sofia Troncoso (Scottish Opera Emerging Artist 2018/19), Sarah Champion,
Butterworth A Shropshire Lad
Richard Pinkstone and Dawid Kimberg are joined by former Emerging Artist repetiteur
Beethoven Triple Concerto
Jonathon Swinard at the piano. Supported by The Friends of Scottish Opera
Brahms Symphony No 4
Perth Symphony Orchestra will be paying tribute to the centenary
Russell Watson of the end of World War One with George Butterworth's A Shropshire
Lad opening their November concert. The orchestra will then be
Canzoni d'Amore joined by Angus Ramsay (violin), Sarah Harrington (cello) and Scott
Mitchell (piano) to tackle Beethoven's Triple Concerto - the only
Sun 4 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall concerto Beethoven completed for more than one solo instrument.
The second half of the concert will present Brahms Symphony No 4.
£47.50, £42.50, £37.50;
no concessions
Perth Choral Society presents
(inc. £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Having sold more than seven million albums An Evening with Verdi
worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established Sun 9 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
as the UK's best-selling classical crossover artist
of all time. To date, his illustrious career has £16.50; concessions £14.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
included performances for Her Majesty The Queen, u12 free when accompanied by a paying adult
The Pope and two US Presidents. Following a Soprano, Judith Howarth
series of sell-out performances in 2015-16, Tenor, John Findon
'The People's Tenor' returns to the stage with his City of Perth Sinfonia, Conductor Peter Rutterford
brand-new show Canzoni d'Amore. Captivating to
Perth Choral Society is pleased to announce that Judith Howarth,
watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell Watson
‘one of the most sought-after sopranos in Europe’ and John Findon,
continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic
‘a tenor of international renown’ will join them in a wonderful evening
and entertaining live performances.
of operatic choruses and arias from the greatest of Italian opera
‘he sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the composers - Giuseppe Verdi. The programme includes famous
audience like Sinatra’ The New York Times choruses from: La Traviata, Nabucco, Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, Aida and
more… culminating with the final Libera Me from Verdi’s Requiem.
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Scottish Ensemble
Sat 8 Dec: 7.30pm | St John's Kirk
£15.50; under 26s £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket);
students £7; unemployed £5; under 16s free
Flickering candlelight, atmospheric architecture, and music
of illumination, reflection and warmth…
Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D major, RV 93
J. S. Bach Chorale Prelude (from The Art of Fugue)
Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor
(Christmas Concerto)
Vasks Musica Adventus
Holst Intermezzo (from St. Paul's Suite)
Scottish Ensemble's advent concert pairs glowing candles with
music of hidden depths. Renaissance and Baroque works sit
alongside lingering contemporary sounds that will stay with you
long after the concert. The UK's leading string orchestra will be
joined by the talented Sean Shibe on classical guitar. Recently
graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the BBC
New Generation artist has been turning heads at high-profile
concerts and music festivals and, in May 2018, won a prestigious
Royal Philharmonic Society award.
RSNO Christmas Concert featuring Dunedin Consort
The Snowman
Wed 19 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£30.50, £24,50, £18.50; concessions* £16.50, £13.50, £10.50
Handel's Messiah
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Tue 18 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall
Matthew Hamilton, conductor £24.50, £19.50, £14.50; concessions £22.50, £17.50, £12.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket);
Jamie MacDougall, presenter under 26s/students/Young Scot cardholders £6
RSNO Chorus
Sarah Power, soprano
Gregory Batsleer, chorusmaster
James Laing, counter-tenor
We're walking in the air… It isn't Christmas until James Way, tenor
The Snowman has taken you on his magical journey through Matthew Brook, bass
the winter sky. Enjoy this special showing of the festive John Butt, conductor
classic on the large screen, accompanied live by the RSNO
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Handel's Messiah. Not just the 'Hallelujah Chorus' but a
and narrated by our guest presenter Jamie MacDougall.
wonderful kaleidoscopic evening of thrilling choruses and beautiful arias. All of this brought to you
Perfect for the whole family, join us for our Christmas party
by the Dunedin Consort who are now one of the go-to groups in the world for Handel. It is a real pleasure
filled with seasonal favourites, carols old and new - and,
to welcome them back to Perth.
of course, a chance for everyone to sing along!
Sponsored by 'it was beautifully sung. Choral lines were buoyant, finely balanced and crystal-clear, with all the fugal
*concession price applies to:
students, under 26s, unemployed, passages exactingly precise and the criss-crossing coloratura immaculately in place. The solo quartet,
disabled and carers meanwhile, was exceptionally strong' The Guardian
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra
ChildLine Christmas
Viennese Concert
New Year Gala Thu 6 Dec: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£14 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket); u16s £5.50
Sat 5 Jan: 3pm | Perth Concert Hall The annual Perth ChildLine Christmas Concert
£29, £25.50, £22.50, £19.50, £15; is organised by the NSPCC and Perth & Kinross
no concessions (inc £1.50 booking Council Education & Children's Services. Now in
fee per ticket) its seventeenth year, the evening promises to
entertain and get you into the festive spirit. The
Smetana The Bartered Bride Overture
Perth & Kinross Instrumental Music Service will
Dvořák Slavonic Dances
present a variety of ensembles including Perth
Strauss The Blue Danube Waltz
Strauss Radetsky March Youth Orchestra, Bands and Choirs to provide
Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch Polka a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols
and popular classics.
Welcome 2019 in sparkling style with the Scottish
Chamber Orchestra! New Year simply would not be
complete without your favourite Viennese Waltzes Kilgraston School presents
and Polkas, including The Blue Danube, Radetsky
March and Tritsch-Tratsch Polka. Portraits of Christmas
Along with some favourite violin solos from Fri 7 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall
the exquisite Stephanie Gonley, young British £11.50; no concessions
conductor Duncan Ward adds a Bohemian twist (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
with folk-inspired music from Smetana's sparkling
When we think about Christmas, our mind brings
comic opera The Bartered Bride and Slavonic
us mental ‘snapshots’ of the season: a beautiful
Dances by Dvořák.
Christmas tree, a Bing Crosby record, the smell of
Collection in aid of Marie Curie mulled wine from the kitchen, and the warmth of
a family gathering. Through music and drama, we
will re-create some of the original ‘Portraits of
Christmas’ on stage: Portraits of Mary, Joseph,
Jesus, the Shepherds and the Wise Men.
Strathallan School presents
A Musical Showcase
Sat 8 Dec: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall
Free but ticketed
Accelerando (tickets must be booked in advance)
A spectacular showcase of musical talent from
If you love classical music at Perth Concert Hall, Strathallan School. Featuring over 200 musicians
show your support by joining Accelerando. from our Orchestra, Pipe Band, Rock Bands,
For more information call Rachael or Thomas Choirs and many more that are certain to keep you
on 01738 477749. entertained and get you in the Christmas mood.
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Rip It Up The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents
The Nutcracker
Starring Harry Judd, Louis Smith Mon 19 Nov: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
and Aston Merrygold Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
Featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians
Wed 19 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£31, £29, £26, £22.50; concessions:
£39, £31.50, £24; no concessions
£29, £27, £25, £21.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
VIP Meet And Greet package*: £101.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite,
directed and choreographed by the former award
*VIP package includes: Best Seats, VIP Laminate,
winning Bolshoi Ballet soloist, Konstantin Uralsky.
Programme. Meet and Greet with Harry, Aston
This ballet continues to capture the hearts and
and Louis
imaginations of all generations across the world.
Following the success of Rip It Up Dancing It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful
Through The 50's, acclaimed as the most exciting introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for
Strictly Come Dancing spin-off tour ever, Rip It Up anyone who is familiar with it.
brings the soundtrack of the 1960s to life in an
Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are
explosion of song and dance!
just some of the elements that will be brought in
Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and this highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music
Flawless
presents
Louis Smith MBE and people's champion Aston
Merrygold are the ultimate boy band of dance.
Backed by the Rip It Up band and a stunning
cast, they will dance to songs from British and US
such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of
the Sugar Plum Fairy.
legends including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones,
Chase The Dream - The Who, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel
and more.
The REBOOT
Fri 7 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£26.50; concessions £24
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Stars of the smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1
& 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance
Championships, Flawless came to the fore on
TV's Britain's Got Talent a few years ago and their
popularity has continued to rise ever since.
This high energy, acrobat-fused, FEEL GOOD,
family show follows the journey of 10 Big
Dreamers, seeking to live their ultimate dance
fantasy on board the "Intergalactic Dream Ship".
The passengers realise that with every dream
comes a DARK reality and must battle to complete
the journey or risk their minds being trapped in
the Realm of Dreams.
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Redbridge Arts presents Scottish Opera, Manchester Catherine Wheels present
International Festival &
Is This A Improbable co-production
Martha
Dagger?
BambinO by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson
and Annie Wood
Fri 14 + Sat 15 Sep:
The Story of 10am + 11.30am Sat 15 Sep: 1.30pm
Macbeth Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
Perth Theatre
by Andy Cannon and £12.50; concessions £10.50 Barrowland Ballet presents Barrowland Ballet presents
William Shakespeare £13.50 adult and baby (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Fri 14 Sep: 7pm
Perth Theatre
(inc £1.50 booking fee
per ticket); additional adults £7
Aimed at babies aged 6 to
Who is Martha?
Martha lives by the sea…
Tiger Tale Playful Tiger
Martha lives alone… Martha
£12.50; concessions £10.50 18 months, BambinO is a Tue 2 Oct: 7pm | Joan Knight Studio, Wed 3 Oct: 6pm | Joan Knight Studio,
doesn’t need anyone…
(inc £1.50 booking fee)
celebration of the possibilities Perth Theatre Perth Theatre
She is stubborn, eccentric and
By the pricking of my thumbs, of music and the power of the highly independent. £7.50; concessions £5 £7.50; carers £5
something wicked this way infant imagination. The colourful Who are Martha’s friends?
and interactive work reinvents A daughter who longs for someone to play with; A troubled family's world turns upside down when
comes.... Macbeth is a gory, Not her next door neighbour.
a mother who has forgotten what it's like to go a tiger visits. It's chaotic, it's wild but brilliantly fun.
bloody and darkly wonderful tale the world of opera for children Not her helpful postman.
at an age when their minds outside; a father frustrated by the monotony of Interacting directly with the audience Playful Tiger
of one man and his pursuit of Nor her secret admirer from
daily routine. A family’s world is turned upside tells the story through the eyes of the child, with a
power. In Is This A Dagger? The are wide open to new sounds, across the bay. One day Martha
down when a tiger comes to visit. It is chaotic; it is focus on sensory engagement. Playfulness within
Story of Macbeth, Andy Cannon images and experiences. Babies has an unexpected visitor and
are free to explore during the dangerous but an awful lot of FUN, as their guest the work creates space for a two-way response
distils the essence of this epic her life will never be the same
performance, engaging with the again. slowly makes them remember what it is they love between audience and performers.
play into a one-man, one-hour
performers and each other. about one another. Enjoy the thrill of sitting right
version, making it appealing Playful Tiger is specifically created for people with
Age guidance: 4+ up close to the action as the set transforms into an
for audiences young and old. profound autism, who are mainly non-verbal.
Age guidance: 6 – 18 months explosion of colour and movement with the chance
A perfect introduction for
and their carers to explore the set at the end.
newcomers to this wicked
tale, and a fresh take on it for ‘enthralling and enchanting. One word describes
Shakespeare aficionados. the experience. Joyous.' Dublin Examiner
Age guidance: 8+ Age guidance: 7+
18 Kids and Families Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Kids and Families 19Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company The Polar Bears and Unicorn present
Black Beauty
by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood
The Polar Bears Go Up!
Wed 12 - Sun 23 Dec | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
Sat 13 Oct: 11am + 2pm £12.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
£12.50; concessions £10.50 The Polar Bears are moving up in the world.
Wed 12 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) They've lost their balloon and they need to get it
back. It's time to get up, step up, climb up, jump Thu 13 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
From the cosy horsebox they call home, Andy and
up. One thing's for sure, the only way is up!
Andy take the bit firmly between their teeth and tell Fri 14 Dec 11.30am 3.30pm
the classic tale of Black Beauty as you've never These lovable Polar Bears are intrepid explorers, Sat 15 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm 3.30pm
seen it before. Saddle up, jump on and gallop famous for their wild expeditions. This time they'll
headlong into a story where loneliness gives way be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching Sun 16 Dec 11.30pm 1.30pm
to hope, friends become heroes, and courage for the stars as they race up to space. Of course, Tue 18 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
saves the day. Blending storytelling, music and they'll stop for sandwiches on the way! The Polar
Wed 19 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
puppetry, this vibrant re-telling of Black Beauty Bears Go Up is non-verbal and deaf friendly.
offers fun and adventure for fans of the book, Thu 20 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
'delivered with charm, wit and a sense of wonder'
classic TV show and those brand new to the tale,
**** The Stage Fri 21 Dec 11.30am 1.30pm
and is sure to warm your heart during the coldest
of winter nights. Age guidance: 5+ Age guidance: 2-5 years Sat 22 Dec 1.30pm 3.30pm
Sun 23 Dec 1.30pm 3.30pm
FUNBOX presents
Once Upon
A Christmas
Sun 30 Dec: 12pm + 3pm
Perth Concert Hall
Early Bird £12.50 (until Thu 31 Aug), £16;
Parent & baby under 12 months £18;
Family and group discounts available,
contact box office for details.
Fe-fi-fo-fum, our keys are gone and there’s worse
to come! All your favourite fairytales are going
wrong and it’s up to the Funbox gang to make
sure everyone lives happily ever after! Packed with
singalong favourites like Old King Cole and Ye
Canny Shove Yer Granny Aff A Bus, festive classics
like Jingle Bells and brand new songs, Once Upon
A Christmas is the perfect seasonal treat for all the
family. Come dressed for some fairytale festive fun
- come as your favourite storybook character and
bring a Santa hat!
20 Kids and Families Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Kids and Families 21Little Stars Blow and Blast 18+
Saturdays 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 10 Nov | Norie-Miller Studio,
Perth Concert Hall
The Space 1, Perth Theatre
£3 per workshop or buy* all 10 and get the last one free Workshop: £15 per session
Blow and Blast Band: £10 per session
Join us for creative play in our fun-filled workshops which include drama, singing and dancing activities
which are tailored to engage and inspire. New specially tailored sessions for Dads and Grandparents to A range of workshops offering easy and intermediate level ensemble playing
come along and play with your children, building confidence and providing take-home activities. for adult learners/returners on wind instruments. Build your skills and
confidence in a light-hearted, friendly and informative environment.
Little Stars: Baby* Little Stars: Pre School*
Fridays 14 Sep – 5 Oct, 26 Oct – 7 Dec: Fridays 14 Sep – 5 Oct, 26 Oct – 7 Dec: 10.30am - 12.30pm Easy/Improvers Woodwind Workshop (fl, ob, cl, bn only)
11am – 11.45am 3.45pm – 4.30pm 1pm - 2.30pm Blow & Blast Wind Band
3pm - 5pm Intermediate Woodwind Workshop (fl, ob, cl, bn only)
Little Stars: Baby (Dad's Day) (0-2yrs) Little Stars: Pre-School (Dad's Day)
Places are limited so book early. Please note you must provide your own instrument.
Saturdays 6 + 27 Oct, 10 + 24 Nov: 1.15pm – 2pm Saturdays 6 + 27 Oct, 10 + 24 Nov: 2.15pm – 3pm
Little Stars: Baby (Grandparents Day) (0-2yrs)
Let’s Dance
Little Stars: Pre-School (Grandparents Day)
Wednesdays 3 + 24 Oct, 7 + 21 Nov: 2pm-2.45pm Wednesdays 3 + 24 Oct, 7 + 21 Nov:
3pm-3.45pm
Tuesdays 14 Aug – 18 Dec: 6pm-7pm
Keeeep Dancing! Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall
Tuesdays 14 Aug – 18 Dec: 10.15am – 11.15am
(formerly Strictly) Life Centre, William Street, Blairgowrie
New Adult Class 18+ Thursdays 16 Aug – 20 Dec: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Fridays 14 Sep – 9 Nov + 30 Nov – Strathearn Community Campus, Crieff
21 Dec: 7.15pm - 8.45pm
Free
Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall
Buy all 13 dates for £58.50; concessions Dance classes for adults with learning or physical
£45.50 disabilities. In collaboration with Kinnoull Day
This class was a sellout success last term.
Horsecross Voices 18+ Opportunities Perth and Kinross Council and
Building Bridges, Crieff
Now back on a weekly basis. An adult dance class Wednesdays 3 Oct – 28 Nov: 7.30pm
Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Supported by Bank of Scotland Foundation
that explores different dance styles such as; jazz,
Broadway, salsa, tango, swing, disco and much £4.50; concessions £3.50 or buy all 9 for
more.!! It isn’t a strictly class – no partner
required - but does share the same fun and
£36; concessions £27
A fun, informal singing group for adults. Let’s Dance
for Kids
change of styles as Strictly. No previous singing experience or music
reading is required.
Wed 3 Oct: songs from around the world
Saturdays 15 Sep – 15 Dec: 3.15pm – 4.15pm
with Bill Henderson
The Space, Perth Theatre
Wed 10 Oct: Scots Song with Corrina Hewat
Free
Wed 17 Oct: to be announced
Wed 24 Oct: Proclaimers with Debra Salem For secondary school aged children with learning
Wed 31 Oct-21 Nov (4 week block): Lost Carols or physical disabilities. For more information please
contact Peter Royston 01738 477730.
with Debbie Armour
Wed 28 Nov: Christmas Sharing Supported by Event Scotland Year of Young People 2018
22 Join In Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Join In 23WOW Perth 2018 28 -30 September, Perth Theatre
UNCON 2.0
CELEBRATING SCOTLAND’S
YOUNG ARTISTS WOW - Women of the World
Perth is part of a global network
of festivals that celebrates
women and girls, highlights
their achievements and looks
at the obstacles they still face
FREE ALL-DAY across the world. WOW Perth
will bring together women and
YOUTH ARTS girls, and the men and boys
EVENT who support them, from the
communities of Perth and
Kinross, Scotland and further
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY YOUNG PEOPLE
AGES 0–25 afield to speak about how they
SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER are making the world a fairer
PERTH THEATRE, PH1 5HZ place and why it matters.
DANCE WOW Perth 2018 is packed full
FILM of topical debate, hands on
LITERATURE workshops and plenty of fun.
LIVE MUSIC Southbank Centre's Highlights include Elaine Miller's
THEATRE WOW - Women of the World festival comedy show Gusset Grippers,
PERFORMANCES
returns to Perth for a second year! discussions around mental
POETRY
TALKS health, economics and raising
VISUAL ARTS Day pass: boys, a workshop on how to
WORKSHOPS £12 | £9 concession navigate online spaces,
Suffrajitsu: a celebration of our
#TTSUncon Weekend pass: Suffragette sisters with a side of
£20 | £16 concession self defence, speed mentoring,
Hosted by As part of Supported by
all tickets inclusive of our WOW marketplace, pop up
£1.50 booking fee performances and lots lots more.
With thanks to
For details on the full programme check out
horsecross.co.uk/festivals/wow-women-of-the-world-festival-perth-2018
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#UNCON 2.0 is the second youth-led Unconvention hosted by the National Youth Arts Advisory GroupA National Theatre of Scotland and Perth Theatre production, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW
The 306: Dusk Written by Oliver Emanuel
Composed by Gareth Williams
Directed by Wils Wilson
Wed 10 - Sat 27 Oct | Perth Theatre
Fuel presents Sound&Fury’s
Wed 10 – Fri 12 Oct: 7.30pm £15, £13,
£11; concessions £12, £11, £10
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Charlie Ward
Mon 15 - Thu 18 Oct: every 30 mins from 10am – 2pm + 3pm – 6pm + Fri 19 Oct:
Sat 13 Oct: 7.30pm £23, £21, £12; every 30 mins from 10am - 2pm + 3pm - 5pm | Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre
concessions £21, £19, £10; student/ £5
YoungScot/under 26s £12, £11, £10 Sound&Fury’s intimate, immersive and immensely powerful sound installation places audiences in the
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) heart of a makeshift wartime hospital, where an unlikely therapy brings solace and comfort to those
injured on the battlefield.
Tue 16 – Sat 20 Oct + Wed 24** –
Sat 27 Oct: 7.30pm, Thu 18, Sat 20 + Some say that British soldiers in the trenches held up cardboard cut-outs of Charlie Chaplin’s tramp in
Sat 27 Oct: 2pm* + Sun 21 Oct: 3pm the hope that the enemy would die laughing. But as the carnage of war set in, Chaplin’s image was put
£23, £21, £12; concessions £21, to a different use. To boost morale, medical staff arranged for Chaplin films to be shown for the
£19, £10, student/Young Scot/ bedridden, with the ward’s ceiling serving as the silver screen.
under 26s £12, £11, £10
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Using their distinctive style – total darkness, minimal lighting and immersive sound design –
Sound&Fury’s Charlie Ward is a sound installation lasting around 15 minutes and presented to
Tue 23 + Thu 25 Oct: 10.30am £21.50, audiences of just 10 people at each performance.
£18.50, £11.50; concessions £19.50,
Co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW with support from Wellcome Trust and Fuel. Charlie Ward premiered in
£16.50, £9.50, Student/young scot
summer 2014, as part of 14-18 NOW, at the Cinema Museum in London.. Age guidance: 12+
under 26 £11.50,£10.50, £9.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
2018. Armistice Day. A pregnant school teacher The 306: Dusk is co-commissioned with 14-18
on a trip to the battlefields goes AWOL in a wood NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World
whilst on a personal mission of remembrance. War centenary and is the concluding part of the
An injured veteran of the Iraq war relives the night- 306 Trilogy, following 2016’s premiere The 306:
mare of battle. A blindfolded soldier wakes up after Dawn, and last year’s performances of
100 years to hear the birds singing once more… The 306: Day.
The 306: Dusk is a new piece of music theatre
about memory and forgetting, friendship and
The 306: Dusk is funded by the Gannochy Trust, and supported
by the Forteviot Charitable Trust and The Cross Trust
MAKE YOUR MARK
betrayal, exploring what the Great War means to Name a seat in Perth’s beautifully restored
~ concessions apply to senior/ disabled/ students/ young scot/
under 26/ 16 and under Edwardian theatre or world-class concert hall
us today. From the 2-minute silence at 11am to
*BSL **Relaxed Performance – the perfect gift for someone special this
dusk that same day, three disparate characters,
Christmas. For more information call Rachael
a string quartet and a choir of voices from the past Age guidance: 14+ or Thomas on 01738 477749 or email
and present will show how our world is shaped development@horsecross.co.uk.
by the war to end all wars.
26 Theatre Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Theatre 27Raw Material and Pachamama Productions in
association with Regular Music present
Glasgow
Girls
Conceived for the stage & directed by
Cora Bissett. Book by David Greig.
Wed 30 Jan – Sun 3 Feb | Perth Theatre
Wed 30 Jan – Sat 2 Feb: 7.30pm Thu 31 Jan: Principal Funders
10.30am, Sat 2 Feb: 2pm + Sun 3 Feb: 3pm £23,
£21, £12; concessions £21, £19, £10; student/
young scot/under 26s £12, £11, £10
The life-affirming, song-and-dance-filled musical
drama, based on the true story of seven teenagers,
Robert C Kelly by arrangement with The Dolls whose lives change forever when their friend and
Presents her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from Sponsors
their home to be deported. The young women
The Dolls take a stand and fight for the rights of their friend
and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of
asylum-seekers.
Dragged Up This potent political drama uses uplifting songs,
music, dance and humour to tell the Glasgow Girls’
Accelerando
Thank you to the music enthusiasts who directly support the future of classical programming at Perth Concert
Thu 8 - Sat 10 Nov: 2.30pm, 7.30pm, 8pm tale. Its universal appeal and ecstatic audience
Hall – your contributions really do make all the difference.
Perth Theatre response ensured it was a massive hit at
Edinburgh Fringe 2016, selling more tickets Cathy & John Adamson, Dr Blair, Mrs Bowman & Mrs Cochrane, M.C. Boyle, Mrs Brown, Mr Cameron,
£32.50, £29.50; no concessions
than any other show in the festival. Mr & Mrs Carson, Raymond Ellis, Mrs Frances Farr, Martin & Petronella Haldane, Iain & Margaret-Anne
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Halliday, Sue Hendry, Mr & Mrs McLennan, Mr Murray, Colin Peacock, Mrs M P Simpson, Mrs Stake,
Age guidance: 12+ Maureen Sturrock & Bob Turner, Dr & Mrs Suckling, Rev & Mrs P Thomson, Dr & Mrs Williams
Just when you thought it was safe to pack away and all those who wish to remain anonymous.
the TENA Lady’s, THEY’RE BACK! The tan has
barely faded from Agnes and Sadie’s thick skin
The Green Room
and they’re in trouble again! A journey back to
clubland, a hold up and a dodgy club owner sends
Thank you to all the supporters who help to ensure a bright future for Perth Theatre. Big or small your gifts
the Dolls on a crazy adventure of qween sized make a real difference.
proportions! Mistaken identities and dirty secrets
abound. Will the gallus gals be able to keep up Mrs Bowman, Barrie and Janey Lambie, Sir Ian Lowson BT, Iain G. Mitchell QC, Maureen Sturrock
with who’s who? Will long brewing family & Bob Turner, James Watt and all those who wish to remain anonymous.
tensions be resolved? Will their dormant disco
dancing skillz save them? Bring yer pals and We love to chat!
have yer clitoris allsorts at the ready!
If you’re interested in supporting our work, we’d love to hear from you. Call Rachael or Thomas on
Not for the fainthearted or weans under 16! 01738 477749, email development@horsecross.co.uk or write to us at Development, Horsecross Arts,
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ.
28 Theatre Box Office 01738 621031Perth Theatre presents
Fri 30 Nov 7pm Thu 20 Dec 10.30am 2pm
Fri 30 Nov - Sat 5 Jan | Perth Theatre Sat 1 Dec 2pm 7pm Fri 21 Dec 2pm 7pm
Tue 4 Dec 1.30pm 7pm Sat 22 Dec 2pm 7pm
Snow White never asked to be beautiful. She never asked Wed 5 Dec 10.30am 2pm Sun 23 Dec 2pm
to be given a name that reduces her to her perfect Thu 6 Dec 10.30am 7pm Mon 24 Dec 1.30pm 5pm
complexion. It's particularly embarrassing now that Fri 7 Dec 1.30pm 7pm Wed 26 Dec 2pm 7pm
Sat 8 Dec 2pm 7pm Thu 27 Dec 2pm 7pm
she has a bout of acne...
Sun 9 Dec 2pm Fri 28 Dec 2pm 7pm
Since her father married that awful witch, she spends hours alone in her room. When her evil stepmother
makes her first attempt on Snow White's life, Snow White decides it's time for a change. She's going Tue 11 Dec 1.30pm 7pm Sat 29 Dec 2pm* 7pm
undercover and in disguise: Snow White, no more! But she still must save her father and regain her Wed 12 Dec 10.30am 7pm Mon 31 Dec 1.30pm 5pm
kingdom. And all this, while aided and abetted by not one but seven dames who have decided they are
Thu 13 Dec 10.30am 2pm Tue 1 Jan 2pm
taking young Snow White under their bat-wings.
Fri 14 Dec 1.30pm 7pm Wed 2 Jan 2pm 7pm
Whistle up your best booing, hissing and singing voices and help Snow White and friends live happily
Sat 15 Dec 2pm 7pm Thu 3 Jan 2pm**
ever after in Perth Theatre's dame-tastic family panto!
Sun 16 Dec 2pm Fri 4 Jan 2pm
*Audio described and BSL interpreted performance: Sat 29 Dec: 2pm Wed 19 Dec 10.30am 7pm Sat 5 Jan 2pm 7pm
**Relaxed performance: Thu 3 Jan: 2pm
PREVIEW: Fri 30 Nov: 7pm + Sat 1 Dec: 2pm: £11.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
OFF PEAK: £19, £17, £11.50; concessions £17, £15; 16 & under £11.50, £10.50, £9.50
Written by Frances Poet (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Proudly supported by
Directed by Lu Kemp PEAK: £23, £21, £11.50; concessions £21, £19; 16 & under £13.50, £12.50
Co-directed by Barrie Hunter (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
30 Theatre Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Theatre 31Joan Knight Studio,
Perth Theatre
Cryptic presents
Roddy Woomble Lightnin’ Willie & Zoe Francis &
Kathryn Joseph plus support The Poorboys The Jim Mullen Trio:
No Support Mon 1 Oct: 8pm Wolftrain Remembering
Mon 17 Sep: 8pm £17.50; concessions £15.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Mon 22 Oct: 8pm Blossom Dearie
£15; concessions £13
£17.50; concessions £15.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) (60 minutes) Having toured the world as frontman of Scottish Mon 5 Nov: 8pm
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Cryptic collaborates with award-winning singer, indie giants, Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter £19.50; concessions £17.50
Roddy Woomble recently celebrated the 10-year LA-based songwriter, singer and guitarist Lightnin' (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
songwriter and musician Kathryn Joseph in a
anniversary of his debut solo album, My Secret Willie has a distinctive approach to his music.
poignantly staged performance of her new album, Singer-pianist Zoe Francis and her great trio led by
Is My Silence. With his new album, Roddy takes It is a compelling, hard swinging brand of blues
From When I Wake The Want Is. Produced by multi award-winning guitar legend Jim Mullen take
a darker more lo-fi direction held together by his performed by the self-styled “biggest little band on
Marcus Mackay, visualised by Czech body a fresh look at the repertoire of iconic American
trademark poetic lyrics, "evocative vocals and earth" that blows audiences away wherever they
architect, Markéta Kratochvílová, set by James singer-pianist Blossom Dearie, whose unique vocal
consummate gift for a tune.” play. Local blues legends Wolftrain open what
Johnson and lighting by Nich Smith, directed by style and accompaniment personalised every song
will be a fantastic night of blues and R&B.
Josh Armstrong. Age Advisory: 14+ she sang. Zoe recently released her Remembering
Katie Whittaker Aidan Moffat &
Blossom Dearie album to enthusiastic reviews.
Roberto Cassani and Sings Etta James
Owen Nicholson RM Hubbert
Chris Small Siobhan Wilson
Nicky Murray
Mon 8 Oct: 8pm
Mon 29 Oct: 8pm
Mon 24 Sep: 8pm £13.50; concessions £11.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) £17.50; concessions £15.50
£12.50; concessions £10.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Local singer songwriter Katie Whittaker will sing
her heart out to the songbook of one of the most Aidan Moffat teams up with fellow Scot, singer and
For the past 10 years, Roberto Cassani has been
versatile and badass singers that ever lived. Come guitarist, RM Hubbert, for new album Here Lies
trying to convince people that good music and
along and discover the best of Etta James, sung The Body. The record weaves beautiful, spidery
humour can live happily in the same songs.
by a great singer in her own right, backed by a guitar work, haunting piano lines, lush strings,
He also plays a mean double bass. He forms a
hugely talented band, led by the masterful delicate percussion, fizzing 808 beats, synth pop,
formidably mischievous duo with genius guitarist
Stuart Nisbet. samba, and moments of jazz, while Moffat’s rich
Owen Nicholson, one of the most recognisable
voice carries the narrative. They are joined by
sidemen on the Scottish scene.
Siobhan Wilson.
32 Music Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Music 33
ChristmasThe Celtic Sessions presents
Blazin' Fiddles with
Karen Matheson
Sat 1 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£23.50; concessions £21.50
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Brian Kennedy Modern Studies Blazin' Fiddles celebrate 20 years of touring and recording
and are delighted to honour this birthday with a string of
Mon 12 Nov: 8pm Dante special performances throughout Scotland. As a solo per-
former, Karen has produced four acclaimed solo albums,
£25; concessions £23 Mon 26 Nov: 8pm most recently Urram, a collection of timeless Gaelic songs
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) that evoke the character and atmosphere of Island life.
£13.50; concessions £11.50
A multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, a (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
'the show built up steam from silkily orchestrated polish
highly-regarded radio and TV presenter, a Doctor A band from Scotland-via-Lancashire, Modern to signature fiery overdrive, until the mood resembled
of Letters from University of Ulster, novelist, and Studies’ second LP Welcome Strangers earned a late-night ceilidh' **** The Scotsman
Voice of Ireland coach, Brian Kennedy is first and rave reviews on its release and is set to figure in
foremost a live performer and songwriter. He has many Best Of 2018 lists. Another act with a strong
a thriving international fan base and has shared Robert Pratt For Chimes International proudly presents
Perthshire connection, Dante have been releasing
the stage with an extraordinary list of legends. music for almost a decade. Singer/songwriter
Seán McLaughlin is becoming recognised as one
The Jimmy Shand Story
Daimh of Scotland’s most accomplished songwriters.
Starring Brandon McPhee
Sun 9 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
Mon 19 Nov: 8pm Emily Smith’s Songs £21; no concessions (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
£15; concessions £13
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) For Christmas The show is a celebration of the life and music of the
Unchallenged champions of straight-in-the-eye Mon 3 Dec: 8pm late Sir Jimmy Shand, a legend of Scottish dance music
Highland music Daimh are Scots Trad Awards whose tunes continue to feature in the repertoire of most
£17.50; concessions £15.50
Folk Band of the Year. With bagpipes and fiddle traditional accordionists and dance bands. Performing the
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
by Angus MacKenzie and Gabe McVarish and music will be virtuoso Brandon McPhee, with his Scottish
One of Scotland’s very best singers in any genre, Band. Narration by the renowned actor Dave Anderson.
fellow founding member Ross Martin on guitar, the
Emily Smith brings her annual Christmas show to
band are joined by Murdo Cameron on mandola
Perth for the first time. Sing along with traditional
Elkie Brooks
and accordion and rapidly rising star in the Gaelic
carols, tap your toes to upbeat instrumentals or
firmament, Ellen Macdonald on vocals.
simply close your eyes and let Emily’s evocative
voice help you dwell on the joy and peace that
Christmas can bring. Sat 15 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£35; concessions £32
(inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including Pearl's
A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It's Over), Don't Cry
Out Loud and No More The Fool as well as many more
featured on her recent hit album Elkie Brooks - Pearls -
The Very Best Of.
'still one of the great British voices' The Guardian
34 Music Box Office 01738 621031 horsecross.co.uk Music 35You Win Again The Celtic Na
Seiseanan
Poppyscotland presents
Walking with Heroes, Sessions Ceilteach
Centenary Tour: Band of the Celebrating the Music
Royal Regiment of Scotland of the Bee Gees
Sat 22 Sep: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall Fri 5 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
£19.18; concessions £11.11 £27.50; no concessions
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket) (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
This centenary tour and recording is a partnership Experience the distinct sound of one of the
between the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, greatest bands to have ever graced the stage,
Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland. This series includes in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Join us
works by Holst, Shostakovich, John Williams and Karl on a musical journey through all your favourite
Jenkins and new compositions and arrangements made songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive,
especially for the Walking with Heroes recording, as well More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing,
as soloists and features including the unmistakable skirl How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin', Tragedy,
of the Pipes! All proceeds from this concert will go to Massachusetts, Words, I've Got To Get A
Richard
Poppyscotland, and help them provide life-changing Message To You, Too Much Heaven, Islands
support to our Armed Forces community. In The Stream, Grease, If I Can't Have You and
many more!
Thompson
GLK Promotions presents This fabulously authentic production ensures the
Little Mix Magic Gibb brothers' incredible legacy is well and truly
stayin' alive.
Sun 23 Sep: 3pm | Perth Concert Hall
£17.50; concessions £15.50 The 13 Rivers Tour
plus Joan Shelley
(inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
Little Mix Magic are 4 girls from Glasgow - Nicola, Megan,
Lauren and Mo - who have created an all singing and
dancing show with lots of audience participation which
Sat 13 Oct: 7.30pm | Perth Concert Hall
is a must for all Little Mix fans. This show has sold out
venues across Scotland, England and Ireland so don't £37.50, £27.50; no concessions
miss this chance to enjoy a great concert and to meet (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)
the girls. Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult.
One of this country's greatest songwriters and
most distinctive guitar virtuosos returns with his
Regular Music presents thrilling Electric Trio. Richard Thompson is one
Marti Pellow of this country's greatest songwriters and most
distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breath-
Sun 7 Oct: 7pm | Perth Concert Hall taking drama and sublime delicacy, prompting
£41; no concessions (inc £3.50 booking fee per ticket) Rolling Stone to hail him as 'a perennial dark-horse
contender for the title of greatest living rock
Having achieved the highest accolades with one of the guitarist.'
most successful bands in UK pop history, Marti Pellow
now has a highly successful career as both a solo artist 'Richard Thompson put on a show of mercurial
and as a leading musical theatre star. mood swings and consistent brilliance - it was
a show of pure magic from start to finish'
Standing area over 14s only. ***** The Times
(under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18)
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