PFT Summer Brochure 2014

Summer Season 2014May - October

Whisky Kisses | Perfect Days | The Admirable Crichton

The Yellow On The Broom | Passing Places | Mr. Bolfry

Autumn Classic October - November

The Ladykillers

Home again...

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: [email protected] • Website: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Contents Whisky Kisses 02

Perfect Days 04

The Admirable Crichton 06

The Yellow On The Broom 08

Passing Places 10

Mr. Bolfry 12

The Ladykillers 14

Feast at the Festival Restaurant 16

Shop & Gallery 17

Tours & Talks 18

Diary 20

How To Book Tickets & Save! 26

Concerts 28

Active Arts 32

Explorers Garden 34

Become Part of PFT’s Success 36

hiper 40

Miracle on 34th Street 41

Great Places to Stay, Shop and Eat 42

Stay 6 Days, See 6 Plays

Access All Areas

• Disabled parking is reserved near the main entrance.

• Wheelchair users can access all facilities. A courtesy wheelchair can also be booked in advance. There are four spaces for wheelchair users in the auditorium.

• For those with impaired hearing, an induction loop is available. Personal sound amplifiers are also available and can be booked in advance.

• For visually impaired visitors, we have an audio description service which can be provided for any performance, as long as Box Office are given prior notice.

• Also for visually impaired visitors, we endeavour to arrange touch tours before a performance (subject to availability).

• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs for the disabled are very welcome. Please advise the Box Office in advance if you’re bringing your dog.


01796 484626 • PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

In 2009, to mark Scotland’s first Year Of Homecoming, PFT’s Summer Season featured six marvellous works by Scottish authors, reflecting different aspects of Scotland’s culture and identity. Not only did that Season - entitled Home - launch Whisky Galore – A Musical! onto an unsuspecting world, but the Season as whole went on to become the best attended at PFT of the last ten years.

So in 2014, in recognition of Scotland’s second Year Of Homecoming, we’re doing it all again! The Commonwealth Games and The Ryder Cup may provide an opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s sporting stars this year, but here at PFT, we’re offering theatre-goers the chance to celebrate Scotland’s great theatrical voices with an engaging and highly entertaining Season called Home Again.

From the pens of those giants of Scottish theatre, J.M. Barrie and James Bridie, we’ve selected the former’s classic Edwardian comedy, The Admirable Crichton, and the latter’s mischievous, witty drama, Mr. Bolfry. Then there are two plays from modern-day masters: Liz Lochhead’s hilarious romantic comedy,

Perfect Days, and Stephen Greenhorn’s wildly funny tale of self-discovery, Passing Places. And to complete the line-up, we have a superb adaptation of the classic traveller tale, The Yellow On The Broom, and an exuberant and timely new musical comedy from the Highlands, Whisky Kisses. For those keen to see as many of these excellent shows as possible, we’ve also assembled some very special Home Again ticket offers – see page 27 for details.

As always, the Summer Season is much more than just six plays and taking in one (or several!) of the many Sunday concerts, Active Arts workshops, and tours and talks, or visiting the wonders of the Explorers Garden will help make your trip to PFT even more special. And so that you can plan your stay in advance, we’ve also included details of some excellent accommodation offers in this brochure.

So get in the Homecoming spirit: visit PFT this Summer and enjoy the Best of Scottish Theatre at Scotland’s Favourite Theatre!

John Durnin Chief Executive & Artistic Director

Welcome . . .. . . to the 2014 Summer Season at the Theatre in the Hills

– and to Home Again!

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Whisky Kisses

03Somewhere in the heart of a rolling Highland glen, one of the last family-owned distilleries is in trouble . . .

Having inherited a mountain of debt from her father, Mary McGregor faces a stark choice. Either close the business - and threaten the livelihood of everyone in the village - or sell her one remaining asset: the very last bottle of an ancient, fabled malt whisky . . . The Glenigma!

For Mary, there’s only one option. And reluctantly, she posts a notice online: The Glenigma is to be sold.

Electrified by the news, whisky fanatics from across the globe descend upon the distillery to compete in the planned auction, amongst them the two obsessive collectors who seem favourite to secure

the prize: Ben Munro, a Wall Street wheeler-dealer, and Yomo Yomostushi, a Japanese industrialist.

But the soft Highland air has a strange effect on visitors. And The Glenigma isn’t the only attraction in this beautiful, remote location. So perhaps it’s not so surprising that when the battle for the bottle begins, things don’t turn out quite as anyone expected . . .

A finalist in Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Highland Quest competition, this funny, romantic and exhilarating new Scottish musical, further developed and expanded for PFT and performed by our large, highly talented cast of actor-musicians, will be the flagship production in the Home Again Season. Slàinte mhath!

“In the old days, the distillery closed in the summer. We called it ‘The Silent Season’. And now it looks like the

silence is going to last for ever . . . “

Dedicated by Mrs Rachel Cunningham to her children.

book and lyrics by Euan Martin and Dave Smith, music by James Bryce

“ . . . full of humour and theatrical energy . . . ” The Scotsman

“ . . . genuinely classy and riotously good fun.” The Times



Perfect Days

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“I want a baby. But who with, that is the question . . .”

A successful celebrity hairdresser in Glasgow, with her own TV show and a smart loft apartment in the Merchant City, Barbs Marshall has it all. Hasn’t she? Perhaps not. For Barbs is thirty-nine. And single. And unhappy. And is becoming deafened by the ominous ticking of her biological clock . . .

Whilst Barbs is coming to terms with this new-found desire for a baby, her own mother Sadie wastes no time in helpfully pointing out the perils of single parenthood (and don’t even mention test tubes); her oldest friend Alice suddenly reveals that she’s been keeping Barbs in the dark about a Very Big Secret; and Barbs’s estranged husband Davie casually mentions that he’s acquired a new, much younger girlfriend.

Not even Barbs’s best pal, the gorgeous but camp-as-Christmas Brendan, seems able to help her deal with this onslaught of mid-life crisis. But then, out of the blue, Barbs meets Grant – attractive and thirteen years her junior - who might just be the answer to all of her problems. Aye, right. If only . . .

Beautifully observed, poignant and wickedly funny, this story of one woman’s search for love, companionship and motherhood amidst the bustle of contemporary life is a modern romantic comedy par excellence. If you enjoyed our hugely popular production of Liz Lochhead’s Good Things in 2009, then this is a must see!Please note that this play contains strong language

“Lochhead’s writing is a vigorous mixture of sitcom humour and psychological probing, and with this play she has

placed herself firmly at the front rank of Scottish writing.” The Sunday Times

by Liz Lochhead



The Admirable Crichton

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“Life, Crichton, is like a cup of tea; the more heartily we drink, the sooner we reach the dregs.”

Lord Loam is a somewhat unusual example of the aristocracy. Believing the divisions in British society to be entirely artificial, he enjoys subverting the norm during monthly tea-parties at Loam Hall, forcing his three rather superior daughters and his well-to-do guests to mingle with the servants as equals - to everyone’s profound embarrassment.

His butler, Crichton, who espouses altogether more traditional views, is naturally appalled by his master’s radical opinions. For Crichton, there is a natural order to things in the life of a stately home, which should never be upset. For Crichton, there must always be masters and there must always be servants.

But what if the circumstances were to change?

When disaster strikes during a tropical cruise, the Loam family are marooned on a desert island with a group of friends and servants – including, of course, Crichton – and survival becomes the name of the game. In such a desperate situation, strong leadership is needed. And, in time, a leader does indeed emerge. But not, perhaps, the one that was expected . . .

One of the best known and best loved of Barrie’s plays, this sparkling comedy from 1902 - memorably filmed in 1957 with Kenneth More in the title role - is a stylish and brilliantly constructed satire that continues to delight. A huge hit with audiences when it was last staged at PFT in 2001, miss this at your peril!

“A masterful spoof on the British class system.” The Guardian

by J.M. Barrie



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The Yellow On The Broom

“In ma mind I'll be oot cookin' over an open fire, wi' the stick reek in ma nostrils, or maybe gatherin' the fruit o'

some byeway hedge for supper.”

Berry picking, neep pulling, basket making: Scotland’s travelling folk stayed close to the land, following the changing seasons from place to place, sleeping beneath the stars, selling the wares they made. But by the mid-1930s, this centuries-old culture - and an entire way of life - was under threat . . .

For young Bessie Townsley, travelling the roads of Perthshire and Angus with her family and friends is education enough. But the law says otherwise and the family has to winter in Brechin each year so that Bessie can attend her compulsory 100 days of school. And from her fellow students, Bessie soon learns that the travelling life she loves can prompt very different reactions in others.

Yet Bessie turns out to be an excellent student and, encouraged by a sympathetic teacher, becomes a candidate for a high school scholarship. But if Bessie is to fulfil her potential, the Townsleys may have to abandon life on the road for good. For her parents, it’s a sacrifice worth making. Others, however, will do anything to stop a “dirty tinker” from succeeding . . .

Warm-hearted, funny and passionate, Anne Downie’s superb adaptation of Betsy Whyte’s classic tale of travelling life uses music and traditional song to take audiences on an enthralling journey along the rural roads of pre-war Scotland and recreate a now vanished world.

“rich, enchanting and moving…the lyrical lilt, the variety and vividness of character and scene make

for memorable theatre.” The Scotsman

based on the novel by Betsy Whyteby Anne Downie



Passing Places

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“A map’s not for telling you where to go. What it tells you is exactly where you are. You have to decide your own

destination and journey.”

Alex and Brian: a couple of Motherwell lads going nowhere. Until, that is, Alex unfairly gets the sack from the sports shop where he works and, in a moment of drunken retribution, ‘borrows’ a surfboard from the window display and press gangs Brian into joining him in a clapped-out Lada heading for Thurso - Surf Capital of the North!

But unfortunately for our two heroes, this particular surfboard happens to be the prized possession of the shop’s owner, the psychotic gangster Binks. And no sooner does Binks discover the theft than he’s donning the leathers, kick starting the Suzuki – and beginning an epic pursuit.

En route to Thurso, travelling the winding single track roads, Alex and Brian expect to encounter the Scotland of the history

books. Instead, they discover a land they never knew existed. There’s bothy culture, castles and ceilidhs, and spectacular landscapes, right enough; but digital crofters, Heilan’ hippies, mystic surf gurus, installation artists, Ukrainian mariners and Canadian geologists? Where did they all come from?

After a triumphant production of Passing Places in 2007, PFT is delighted to once again present this high speed comedy from the creator of River City and Sunshine On Leith: a fast-paced, wise-cracking road movie for the stage that heads relentlessly (and hilariously) towards a final showdown on a freezing Thurso beach at dawn . . . Please note that this play contains strong language

“A real treat of substantial yet light-touch comedy, for any audience interested in the times we live in.”

The Scotsman

Sponsored by Mrs Katharine Liston in loving memory of Iain Liston.

by Stephen Greenhorn





Mr. Bolfry

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McCrimmon: “Are there kirks in Hell?”Bolfry: “Why not? Would you deny us the

consolations of religion?”

1942: World War II is raging, drawing millions into an epic global struggle between good and evil. Yet in a Free Kirk manse somewhere in the Western Highlands, on a dreich Sunday afternoon, the struggle seems to be more about staving off boredom . . .

The moralising minister, McCrimmon, and his wife have reluctantly done their bit for the war effort and allowed two English soldiers, Cully and Cohen, to be billeted at the manse. But Cully and Cohen are young city-dwellers, with little interest in McCrimmon’s puritanical opinions. And they’re bored. And having been “blitzed about” a bit in London, Jean, the McCrimmons’ very modern niece, is also staying at the manse, taking a week’s

holiday. . . and she’s bored, too. And it’s about to rain. Again.

But then Cohen stumbles across an unusual book in the manse library, which seems to contain instructions for raising the Devil. Well, it’s something to do, isn’t it? So after the McCrimmons have retired for the evening, the threesome gather at midnight, open the ancient tome and begin to read aloud . . .

The plays of James Bridie have always played a special part in PFT’s history and following our hugely successful revival of Dr. Angelus in 2011, we are delighted to restore another of Bridie’s fascinating moral fables – clever, witty, mischievous and ironic – to the Pitlochry stage.

“It pulls off the rare trick of being theologically engaging at the same time as wryly amusing… Mr. Bolfry is not only

just well built, it’s built to last.” The Herald

by James Bridie

Dedicated to my parents who, many years ago, first took me to the Theatre in the Hills. Anne.

The Daily Mail The Independant

The Daily Telegraph

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The Ladykillers

“Being fooled by art is one of the primary pleasures afforded to the middle classes.”

“This is no pale stage rip-off but a new-written piece of perfection.”

The Times

The classic Ealing Studios comedy from1955 gets an entirely new lease of life . . .

In order to pull off a brilliantly conceived robbery at King’s Cross Station, a motley crew of criminal misfits pose as amateur musicians needing rehearsal space and take rooms in the lopsided lodgings of the sweet, eccentric Miss Wilberforce. But whilst the police are blissfully ignorant of the sophisticated heist being planned under their very noses, Miss Wilberforce - who has a history of “noticing” suspicious goings-on in the neighbourhood - is not so easily deceived. So the gang’s

criminal mastermind, the disturbed (and disturbing) Professor Marcus, decides that Miss Wilberforce must face the music. And he doesn’t mean a string quartet . . .

This brand new adaptation of the Ealing classic, written by Graham Linehan, the BAFTA and Emmy-award winning television comedy writer and director (co-creator and writer of Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd) had both the critics and audiences in raptures during its recent smash-hit West End run. PFT is delighted to be staging the Scottish première production of this brilliant new/old comedy!

by Graham Linehan From the Motion Picture Screen play by William Rose and by Special Arrangement

with StudioCanal & by Special Arrangement with Fiery Angel Ltd, London

“An exuberantly inventive evening.” The Guardian

Feast

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Using fresh and, whenever possible, local ingredients, all our food is prepared to the highest standards by our team of talented chefs. Expect tasty, contemporary food and a wide range of refreshments, all at a reasonable price, when you take a seat in our Restaurant and Café Bar this Summer.

Dinner is served from 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday (and on Sunday when a concert is scheduled). Our Head

Chef creates special signature menus for each Summer Season play. Remember to book early, as our Restaurant is extremely popular!Two courses: £21.95 Three courses: £24.95Lunch is available seven days a week and the menu includes a range of Daily Specials.

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

Whether you’re here to enjoy a play or a concert, in need of sustenance after traversing the globe in the Explorers Garden, or just popping in for a quick snack, you will find freshly prepared food and refreshments for all occasions in our Café Bar and Restaurant. So enjoy “one of the Best Views in Scotland” (The Scotsman) this Summer!


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Gallery & Shop

You’re sure to find inspired gifts, great books and music, stylish jewellery, handbags galore, dazzling glassware and fine ceramics, as well as plenty of theatrical treasures in our popular Foyer Shop.

Open daily - 10.00am to 10.00pm.

With up to 200 works of art on display in the Festival Gallery at any one time, from leading Scottish artists, we’ve something to suit all tastes - and pockets!



Pictured (clockwise): Wheeling Gulls, Gillian Kingslake; Winter Walk Blairgowrie, Robert Graham; Clunie Perthshire, Robert Graham

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Tours & Talks Discover what happens behind the scenes

Backstage Tours Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a fascinating tour behind the scenes at PFT!

You’ll visit our Green Room (which isn’t green!), see where and how costumes are made, have a look at our scenery workshop and storage docks and, of course, the famous stage itself.

Tours run on most Wednesdays from 25 June until 15 October.

Time: 11.00am

Price: £5.00

(These entertaining walking tours last one-and-a-half hours and will involve some stair climbing).

Post Show TalksJoin PFT’s Artistic Director John Durnin for a fascinating insight into the show you’ve just watched and learn more about PFT’s unique repertoire system. Meet some of the cast from that afternoon’s production and ask them about their work at PFT. All the while, on stage and in full view, the set is being turned around for the evening performance of a completely different show!

Perfect Days 18 JuneThe Admirable Crichton 2 JulyWhisky Kisses 6 AugustThe Yellow On The Broom 10 SeptemberPassing Places 24 SeptemberMr.Bolfry 1 October

Time: Approximately 5 minutes after the performance. Price: £3:00


Pictured (L-R): An Ideal Husband, 2010; Making costumes, It’s A Wonderful Life, 2013; Single Spies, 2013


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(Please note: If you are attending a Post Show Talk after a matinée performance, please help our Front of House staff by briefly moving to the Foyer to allow them to service the auditorium. Thank you.)

Secrets of the StageEvery Friday from 4 July to 17 October

11.00am – 12.30pm

with Drew Scott Community & Education Director

This entertaining, illustrated talk proved hugely popular last year when it was first introduced.

Drew will once again be at the helm to deliver a talk that covers all aspects of our stage productions, from set design and auditions to the rehearsal and set building process. You will get to see examples of set models, props and costumes from previous PFT productions.

Having spent several years here at PFT as Stage Manager, Drew is ideally placed to provide a personal insight into life backstage. Included in the talk will be a “sneaky peak” at the production being built on stage that day and a look at what has changed since PFT’s early days in the festival tent. You will also have the opportunity to put any questions you have about our productions to Drew.



Price: £7:50 (includes tea/coffee and a Danish pastry)

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March Saturday 1 Swan Lake Swan Lake Friday 7 Real Diamond Saturday 8 Pirates Of Penzance Friday 21 Julie Madly Deeply Saturday 22 Mànran April Friday 4 Definitive Bublé Saturday 5 The Pasadena Roof Orchestra Friday 11 Buddy Holly Saturday 12 Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes

Wednesday 23 Wild Highland

Thursday 24 The Charity Trustees’ Toolbox

May Tuesday 13 An Evening with David Scheel

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 Tummel & Tay Festival Friday 23 Whisky Kisses

Saturday 24 Whisky Kisses Whisky Kisses

Monday 26 Jambouree Cabaret Singers

Tuesday 27 Twelfth Day

Thursday 29 Perfect Days Perfect Days

Friday 30 Whisky Kisses

Saturday 31 Whisky Kisses Perfect DaysJune Monday 2 Jambouree Cabaret Singers

Tuesday 3 Yours Truly - Jack The Ripper Thursday 5 The Admirable Crichton The Admirable Crichton

Matinée (2.00pm) Evening (7.30pm)


Diary 2014Stay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysStay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysPreview Performances Backstage Tour


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. . . June Matinée (2.00pm) Evening (8.00pm)

Friday 6 Perfect Days Saturday 7 The Admirable Crichton Whisky Kisses Monday 9 The Man Who Left The Titanic Tuesday 10 Alan Reid & Rob Van Sante Thursday 12 The Yellow On The Broom The Yellow On The Broom Friday 13 Whisky Kisses Saturday 14 Perfect Days The Admirable Crichton Sunday 15 Ceilidh Monday 16 The Yellow On The Broom Tuesday 17 Whisky Kisses Wednesday 18 Perfect Days The Admirable Crichton Thursday 19 The Yellow On The Broom Friday 20 Whisky Kisses Saturday 21 The Admirable Crichton Perfect Days Sunday 22 The Johnny Cash Road Show Monday 23 Whisky Kisses Tuesday 24 The Yellow On The Broom Wednesday 25 The Yellow On The Broom Perfect Days Thursday 26 The Admirable Crichton Friday 27 The Yellow On The Broom Saturday 28 Perfect Days Whisky Kisses Sunday 29 Skerryvore Monday 30 The Yellow On The BroomJuly Tuesday 1 The Admirable Crichton Wednesday 2 The Admirable Crichton Whisky Kisses Thursday 3 Perfect Days Friday 4 The Admirable Crichton Saturday 5 Whisky Kisses The Yellow On The Broom

Sunday 6 An Evening with Peter French 01796 484626 • PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Stay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysStay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysPost Show Talk Secrets of the Stage

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. . . July Matinée (2.00pm) Evening (8.00pm)



Monday 7 Perfect Days Tuesday 8 Whisky Kisses Wednesday 9 Whisky Kisses The Admirable Crichton Thursday 10 The Yellow On The Broom Friday 11 Whisky Kisses Saturday 12 Perfect Days The Admirable Crichton Monday 14 Tickling The Ivories Tuesday 15 “Something Familiar...?” Thursday 17 Passing Places Passing Places Friday 18 The Yellow On The Broom Saturday 19 Perfect Days Whisky Kisses

Sunday 20 Ceilidh Monday 21 The Admirable Crichton Tuesday 22 Passing Places Wednesday 23 Passing Places The Yellow On The Broom Thursday 24 Perfect Days Friday 25 Whisky Kisses

Saturday 26 The Yellow On The Broom The Admirable Crichton

Sunday 27 The Elvis Years Monday 28 Passing Places Tuesday 29 The Admirable Crichton Wednesday 30 The Admirable Crichton Whisky Kisses Thursday 31 The Yellow On The BroomAugust Friday 1 Perfect Days Saturday 2 Passing Places Whisky Kisses

Sunday 3 One Night Of Queen Monday 4 The Yellow On The Broom Tuesday 5 Whisky Kisses Wednesday 6 Whisky Kisses Perfect Days

Preview Performances Backstage Tour

Thursday 7 Passing Places Friday 8 The Admirable Crichton Saturday 9 The Yellow On The Broom Perfect Days

Sunday 10 Big Vern ‘n’ The Shootahs Monday 11 Whisky Kisses Tuesday 12 The Admirable Crichton Wednesday 13 The Admirable Crichton Passing Places Thursday 14 Perfect Days Friday 15 The Yellow On The Broom

Saturday 16 Passing Places Whisky Kisses

Monday 18 Jinski

Tuesday 19 North Sea Gas Thursday 21 Mr. Bolfry Mr. Bolfry Friday 22 The Admirable Crichton Saturday 23 Perfect Days The Yellow On The Broom Monday 25 Passing Places Tuesday 26 Whisky Kisses Wednesday 27 Whisky Kisses Mr. Bolfry Thursday 28 Mr. Bolfry The Admirable Crichton

Friday 29 The Yellow On The Broom Saturday 30 Passing Places Perfect Days Sunday 31 Aly Bain & Phil CunninghamSeptember Monday 1 Mr. Bolfry

Tuesday 2 The Admirable Crichton

Wednesday 3 The Admirable Crichton Whisky Kisses

Thursday 4 Whisky Kisses The Yellow On The Broom Friday 5 Perfect Days Saturday 6 Mr. Bolfry Passing Places

Sunday 7 The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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. . . August Matinée (2.00pm) Evening (8.00pm)


Stay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysPost Show Talk Secrets of the Stage

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. . . September Matinée (2.00pm) Evening (8.00pm)

Monday 8 Whisky Kisses

Tuesday 9 The Yellow On The Broom Wednesday 10 The Yellow On The Broom The Admirable Crichton Thursday 11 Mr. Bolfry Perfect Days Friday 12 Passing Places Saturday 13 Whisky Kisses Mr. Bolfry

Sunday 14 Fiddlers’ Rally! Monday 15 The Admirable Crichton Tuesday 16 Perfect Days Wednesday 17 Perfect Days The Yellow On The Broom Thursday 18 Whisky Kisses Passing Places Friday 19 Mr. Bolfry Saturday 20 The Admirable Crichton Whisky Kisses

Sunday 21 The Ivor Novello Story Monday 22 The Yellow On The Broom Tuesday 23 Passing Places Wednesday 24 Passing Places Perfect Days Thursday 25 Whisky Kisses Mr. Bolfry Friday 26 Whisky Kisses Saturday 27 The Yellow On The Broom The Admirable Crichton

Sunday 28 Outside Track & Paul McKenna Monday 29 Perfect Days Tuesday 30 Mr. Bolfry

October Wednesday 1 Mr. Bolfry Whisky Kisses Thursday 2 Whisky Kisses Passing Places Friday 3 The Admirable Crichton Saturday 4 Perfect Days The Yellow On The Broom Monday 6 Passing Places Tuesday 7 Whisky Kisses


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Wednesday 8 Whisky Kisses Mr. Bolfry Thursday 9 Mr. Bolfry The Admirable Crichton

Friday 10 The Yellow On The Broom Saturday 11 Passing Places Perfect Days Monday 13 Whisky Kisses Tuesday 14 The Yellow On The Broom Wednesday 15 The Yellow On The Broom The Admirable Crichton Thursday 16 Whisky Kisses Perfect Days Friday 17 Passing Places Saturday 18 Mr. Bolfry Whisky Kisses

Autumn Classic Thursday 23 The Ladykillers

Friday 24 The Ladykillers

Saturday 25 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers

Tuesday 28 The Ladykillers

Wednesday 29 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers

Thursday 30 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers

Friday 31 The LadykillersNovember Saturday 1 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers


Wednesday 5 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers Thursday 6 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers




Wednesday 12 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers

Thursday 13 The Ladykillers The Ladykillers




Stay 6 Days, See 6 PlaysPost Show Talk Secrets of the Stage


How To Book

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

Online: Visit PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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

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Published prices are subject to change without notification.

By Post: Write to us at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Please make cheques payable to Pitlochry Festival Theatre and enclose SAE or 50p for postage.

Sat Mon-Thur Matinées & Evenings Evenings Fri Evenings1 £32.50 £25.00 £30.00 £25.002 £30.00 £22.50 £27.50 £22.503 £27.50 £20.00 £25.00 £20.004 £20.00 £15.00 £17.50 £15.00

PLAYSPreviews Sat Mon-Thur Matinées &

Evenings Evenings Fri Evenings1 £35.00 £30.00 £32.50 £27.502 £32.50 £27.50 £30.00 £25.003 £30.00 £25.00 £27.50 £22.504 £22.50 £17.50 £20.00 £15.00

WHISKY KISSESPreviews

Book now & save!

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Friends, Groups, Senior Citizen concessions and Saver Seats exclude Preview performances and Band 1 seats. All offers subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

Group (10+) Offers• Enjoy £2.50 off per ticket on Mon to

Thurs and matinée performances

• Save £7.50 per ticket if you book and pay for your Group's trip before 9 March (except Fri & Sat nights)

• Save 20% off your second booking if you come back to see a second show (except Fri & Sat nights)

• Enjoy 20% off the cost of your Group’s train or coach travel (School Groups receive a 10% subsidy)

• Don't forget to ask about food and menu options specially for your group

All Group bookings now require a 25% deposit one month from the date of booking. The balance is due 21 days before the performance.

Saver Seats – only £15.00!Book up to 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).

Concessions(Available in Bands & )

Friends: £2.00 off per ticket

Senior Citizens: £2.50 off matinées

Registered Disabled: £17.50 per ticket

Family tickets: £50 2 adults and 2 children

Under-18/Student/unemployed: Half Price

These offers expire 9 March, so don’t delay, book today

• Buy tickets to see all 7 shows (Summer Season and Ladykillers) and get your Whisky Kisses ticket free!

• Buy tickets for 5 shows or more and get £5.00 off per ticket – save £25.00!

• Buy tickets to see 3 shows in June & July and save 50% off the price of your 3rd ticket!

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Winter Words Festival14 to 22 Feb, various times

Swan Lake Ballet WestSat 1 March, 2.00pm and 7.30pm £18.50 & £21.50

Real DiamondFri 7 March, 7.30pm, £18.50 & £20

Pirates Of PenzanceSat 8 March, 7.30pm £16.50

Julie Madly DeeplyFri 21 March, 7.30pm, £16.50

MànranSat 22 March, 7.30pm, £16.50

Definitive BubléFri 4 April, 7.30pm, £18.50

The Pasadena Roof OrchestraSat 5 April, 7.30pm, £20.00

Buddy HollyFri 11 April, 7.30pm, £18.50 & £20.00

Barbara Dickson & Rab NoakesSat 12 April, 7.30pm, £22.50

For full details, pick up our Winter brochure.

Concerts Music, Dance, Opera, Concerts & Events



Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes

Julie Madly Deeply

Swan Lake, Ballet West Definitive Bublé

Concerts start at 8.00pm Bar Snacks Available

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Wild HighlandWed 23 April, 2.00pm - 4.00pm, £10.00Join landscape artist David Bellamy for a painting demonstration. The John Muir Trust’s Wildspace Visitor Centre in Pitlochry will present an exhibition of his work from April to June.

The Charity Trustees’ Toolbox with Colin Liddell Thurs 24 April, £7.50This seminar will provide Trustees with guidance and insight into various aspects of their role, actions and responsibilities; it will also include a number of tips and recommendations. It will touch upon the differences between a Guarantee Company and a SCIO and will look at issues of risk management. Two Course Supper is £16.50, commencing at 6.00pm.

An Evening with David ScheelTues 13 May, £12.50 A welcome return for this hilariously entertaining and gifted Australian pianist, the natural successor to Victor Borge. David is a master of improvisation, accents and beautiful music!

Tummel & Tay Festival A celebration of Highland Perthshire’s whisky, food and culture Fri 23 – Sun 25 MayA new festival celebrating Highland Perthshire’s association with the ‘water of life.’ Special themed events and activities will take place at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Birnam Arts and The Birks Cinema throughout the weekend.

Jambouree Cabaret SingersMon 26 May & Mon 2 June, £12.50 This talented, vibrant harmony group from Perth make a welcome return to perform an exciting repertoire of Scottish songs and hits from the Musicals. Arrangements by ‘Mr Music’ John Scrimger.

Twelfth DayTues 27 May, £12.50 Blending voice, harp and fiddle, this delightful young duo from Orkney and the Borders - Catriona Price and Esther Swift - are touring their latest album, The Devil Makes Three, with beautiful harmonies and stylish and dynamic arrangements.


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Yours Truly – Jack The RipperTues 3 June, £12.50 At last, the true story! Isoceles Theatre stage a gripping drama evoking those terrible weeks when East London was in a grip of fear and the world held its breath! Underscored with witness readings and music from the time.

The Man Who Left The TitanicMon 9 June, £12.50 J. Bruce Ismay sailed away that dreadful night from the stricken ship and its doomed passengers. Was he a coward or merely doing what he needed to do to survive? This enthralling drama from Isoceles Theatre explorers the tragic and chilling facts.

Alan Reid & Rob Van SanteTues 10 June, £12.50 Stalwarts of the award winning Battlefield Band, Alan and Rob return for a rousing acoustic evening of modern and traditional Scottish folk music.

Ceilidh Sun 15 June, £12.50 including hot stovies!A great night out for locals and visitors alike with skirlin’ ceilidh band, Scotch in a Box.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow Sun 22 June, £18.50 & £20.00Presented by the Rotary Club of PitlochryAfter a hugely successful concert in 2012, here’s another chance to see this thrilling musical tribute to the legendary Man In Black. This will be the very essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show. Unmissable!

SkerryvoreSun 29 June, £20.00The talented lads from Tiree return for a 5th time to perform tunes from their brand new album. This exciting band blend pipes, whistles, vocals, fiddle and accordions with rock and jazz to produce a unique sound.

An Evening with Peter FrenchSun 6 July, £18.50A fantastic feast of entertainment with selections from The Great American Songbook. Peter French will be at the Steinway grand playing beautiful arrangements by Sinatra’s conductor, Gordon Jenkins.

Tickling The Ivories with Michael LuntsMon 14 July, £12.50 A light hearted and humorous musical romp through one hundred years of comedy song including Tom Lehrer, Flanders & Swann, Noël Coward and Monty Python, performed from the piano by the inimitable Michael Lunts.

“Something Familiar...?”Tues 15 July, £12.50 Linda Ormiston and James Nicol, with Andrew Nicol at the piano, are back with songs familiar (and some not so familiar!) from the musical worlds of Stage and Screen.

Ceilidh Sun 20 July, £12.50 including hot stovies!Another great night out for locals and visitors alike with skirlin’ ceilidh band, Scotch in a Box.

Tickling The Ivories with Michael Lunts

Concerts start at 8.00pm Bar Snacks Available

31The Elvis YearsSun 27 July, £22.50Direct from the West End hit musical Jailhouse Rock and officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Mario Kombou performs a 2 hour concert as The King that takes you through the entire musical career of Elvis.

One Night Of QueenSun 3 August, £22.50 Firmly established as the true Champions of Queen, Gary Mullen and The Works bring their Kind of Magic to Rock You on the Pitlochry stage for a night of true Rhapsody!

Big Vern ‘n’ The ShootahsSun 10 August, £18.50 & £20.00A fabulous night out is guaranteed with this rockin’ nine piece soul band from Glasgow, who play well known sounds with a soul-funk twist. If you’re a fan of The Commitments or The Blues Brothers, this will be the perfect evening’s entertainment for you!

JinskiMon 18 August, £12.50 A welcome return for this acclaimed duo, who mix acoustic roots and country with the resolutely modern. Performing original songs, plus the familiar sounds of Bob Dylan and Neil Young – you’re in for a treat!

North Sea GasTues 19 August, £12.50 Simply, Scotland’s most popular folk band: guitars, bouzouki, fiddles, banjo, whistles and great harmonies. Expect a foot stompin’ night!

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Sun 31 August, £25.00Aly & Phil have played PFT for over 19 years now and their much admired fiddle and accordion musicianship, coupled with great anecdotes, always guarantees a sell-out crowd.

The Simon & Garfunkel StorySun 7 September, £18.50Dean Elliott as Paul Simon, and a cast of talented actor-musicians take you on a powerful musical journey. Homeward Bound, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence - the hits go on and on . . .

Fiddlers’ Rally! Sun 14 September, £16.50 & £18.50 (u-16: £10.00)Presented by The Rotary Club of Pitlochry70 sets of strings and a whole lot of energy! The Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society - with special guests and soloists - will raise the roof with a spectacular performance!

The Ivor Novello Storyby John CairneySun 21 September, £18.50 Ivor Novello’s story and songs including Some Day My Heart Will Awake, Keep The Home Fires Burning and We’ll Gather Lilacs are brought to life beautifully by two singers, an actor and a pianist. Prepare yourself for a refined evening of romance, nostalgia and showbiz glamour!

The Outside Track & The Paul McKenna BandSun 28 September, £16.50 Two dynamic, award-winning traditional Celtic music acts join forces for a dazzling and compelling double bill concert.


The Outside Track & The Paul McKenna Band

Concerts start at 8.00pm Bar Snacks AvailableStay 6 Days, See 6 Plays

All bookings require a contact number, the name of the person(s) attending and an email address. As places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Art WorkshopsExperienced artist and tutor Colin Christie brings his unique and imaginative approach to painting styles and techniques in this series of workshops.

Wildlife In Pastels 26 & 27 MayEveryone loves wildlife and capturing it in pastels really makes the subject enjoyable. Try your hand at Scottish birds and deer, along with some more exotic creatures!

Contemporary Still Life In Oils 7 & 8 JulyPainting from life in a contemporary style, this workshop covers everything from designing your painting, making tonal/colour sketches, preparing your canvas and, of course, painting your finished piece.

Western Isles Landscapes & Seascapes In Acrylics 25 & 26 AugustColour, space, sea and sky! A great workshop covering differing ways to paint some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer.

With ten years as a tutor for the Open College of the Arts amongst her many teaching credentials, local artist Kate Kirby is ideally placed to bring new insight and expertise to your work.

Looking For The Light 9 & 10 June A workshop focusing on creating energy and life in a painting when using photos as source material.

Mixed Media 11 & 12 AugustUsing a variety of materials including collage and water-based paints to develop an exciting visual vocabulary.

Hugh Scott D.A. uses his artistic abilities and lecturing expertise to develop your sketching and drawing skills.

Drawing For All 12 &13 April and 16 & 17 SeptemberAimed at complete novices as well as those with some experience, you will learn techniques, hints and tips that will develop your drawing skills immediately. Discover the fun of pencil and ink and the glories of colour - without painting!

Our programme of creative workshops for adults is packed with popular favourites. A light lunch and refreshments plus basic materials are all included in the price, but please do ask at the time

of purchase for full details of what each workshop provides in particular.

Prices: one day - £50, two day - £90, unless otherwise indicated. Workshops run from 10.30am to 4.30pm.


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Experienced PFT tutor and regular Festival Gallery exhibitor, James Murdoch specialises in painting with watercolours.

Watercolours for Beginners 8 & 9 March Whether you have previously tried your hand at watercolours or not, this workshop will introduce you to the skills and inspiration you need to start painting in watercolours.

Next Steps in Watercolours 3 & 4 MayWhatever stage you feel you are at in watercolour painting, take your techniques and skills to a new level in this popular workshop.

Autumn Watercolours 1 & 2 SeptemberInspired by the wonderful Autumn hues visible from our River Room, this workshop will help you develop your painting skills and watercolour techniques.

Workshop in the Garden Willowing Weaving 6 & 7 SeptemberCreate a willow structure with Trevor Leat. See overleaf for full details!

Digital PhotographyDavid Brown MBE is an experienced tutor and professional photographer with over 22 years experience. He has worked all over the world and in a number of fields, from war zones to weddings. Just not on the same day . . . yet!

Further Developments 22 & 23 MarchAimed at those with some experience, this workshop will improve your skills in camera work, composition and digital developing.

Introduction To Digital Photography 26 & 27 April or 23 JuneLearn the essentials of digital photography such as basic camera handling, how to select a good subject and how to utilise digital software on these one or two day workshops. Ideal for beginners and the ‘technically challenged’.

Out & About 31 August, £55You’ll venture out to capture local beauty spots and the landscape in all its glory, before coming back indoors to examine and discuss the process and results. Please come prepared for Scottish Summertime weather!



South Connel by Colin Christie Photograph by David Brown

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Open from 1st April to 2nd NovemberTimes: 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.15pm)

Described by visitors (on Tripadvisor) as “fascinating”, “informative”, “perfect” and “well worth a visit”, this wonderful six acre woodland Garden continues to

blossom and mature since first opening to the public in 2003.

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

Visitors can also enjoy fantastic views, unique architecture, exotic plants, specialist features like rock and crevice gardens, numerous varieties of birds and rare wildlife, as well as our resident red squirrels - guaranteed fun for all the family!

01796 484600 • explorersgarden.com

David Douglas Pavilion, Explorers Garden

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 some of your garden plants in the same way again!

April-October: Sundays, 11.30am Additionally, June-September: Wednesdays, 11.30amPrice: £5, includes Garden entry

Flowers of the European Alps a photographic exhibition

Garden ToursBringing Explorers to life!

Sponsored by The Scottish Rock Garden Club

Featuring over 46 stunning images of European Alpines captured over 5 years by Peter Maguire (Licentiate Royal Photographic Society). From cushions of Forget-me-nots and beautiful meadows of Pulsatillas, this exhibition (curated by Julia Corden, Explorers Garden Manager, and a team of over 70 garden volunteers) reveals the delicate and extensive flowers that live and thrive in the high yet easily accessible Swiss regions around Pontresina and the Italian Dolomites.

The exhibition runs from 1st April to 2nd November, entrance is free with Explorers entry.

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Garden AdmissionEntry: £4, concessions available. Family Ticket: £9.00

Willow Weaving Workshop with Trevor Leat 6 & 7 September, £125 (price includes all materials. Please bring your own secateurs if you have them)

An ancient craft brought right up to date: participants will learn how to create their own willow structure such as a garden deer, a ball or a sheep! Both beginners and improvers are welcome.

Trevor Leat is one of the foremost creators of willow sculptures in the UK. Using traditional techniques combining beauty with functionality, Trevor has been weaving willow to great effect for over 30 years.

Willow structure by Trevor Leat

Ranunculas, Bernina Alps by Peter Maguire


Contact Annie Hibberd • 01796 484638 • [email protected]

Become Part of PFT's Success

Festival Circle The Festival Circle makes it easier for those of you who would like to support our work by donating your chosen amount to PFT each year or on a continuing basis.

Your regular gifts will help PFT to produce its acclaimed Summer Season and support the range and scale of productions it offers. Through planned giving, we will be able to develop the repertoire and sustain large cast productions, exquisitely detailed sets and sumptuous costumes.

Giving is easy, just use the form provided on the page opposite.

The John Stewart Society Named in honour of PFT’s founder, The John Stewart Society provides a select group of supporters with an opportunity to make an important contribution to the development of PFT’s reputation for excellence and to help shape its future.

Options for joining JSS are: • 5 year membership - £1500 per annum • 3 year membership - £2500 per annum • Single year for £3500

Without your support, the high quality theatre productions at PFT just wouldn’t be possible. We have to raise £300,000 in each and every year to sustain the work for which

PFT is renowned and we need your support in helping us to reach this goal annually.

There are a number of ways in which you can contribute to our future success:

These membership rates are for individuals, but if you would like to include a spouse or partner, an additional £250 for each year is requested.

In recognition of JSS members’ commitment, exclusive events, access and benefits are provided.

Friends of PFT Joining Friends of PFT enables you to directly support your theatre and makes you eligible for a PFT Supporters' Card, through which you can receive discounts on PFT tickets as well as a range of other benefits.

Friends Annual Membership Fee £40 per person (part eligible for Gift Aid).

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Play Dedications - A chance to directly support your favourite production: plays from £2000, Summer and Winter Musicals from £4000.

Dedication Plaques - In memory of a loved one’s enjoyment of PFT, or in celebration of a special event, you can share your dedication with other

theatre-goers on a special wall in the Foyer (Dedication Plaques from £500).Contact Annie Hibberd for more details. [email protected]

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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Whether you are a Friend, Festival Circle or John Stewart Society member, don’t forget to make good use of a PFT Supporters Card. Available on request when you donate £50 or more to PFT in a year, you can not only enjoy special discounts on tickets for plays and concerts, but also healthy savings on Restaurant and Café Bar purchases, as well as treats from the Theatre Shop. If you are eligible for a Supporters Card and would like one, please just ask at Box Office next time you make a booking.

PFT Supporters are also invited to exclusive events. This Summer, there will be three PFT Supporters’ Evenings, offering dinner, an exclusive talk on that evening’s play and an upgrade to the best seats available - plus a chance to meet the cast and crew after the show.

You can book your evening through the Box Office (01796 484626), including dinner and the best choice of available seats, for £50 per PFT supporter (additional guests are limited to one per PFT Supporter at £50):

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Whisky Kisses: Friday 20 June, 6.15pmThe Yellow On The Broom: Friday 15 August, 6.15pm

Mr. Bolfry: Friday 19 September, 6.15pm


Play in a Day Challenge Saturday 19th JulyAn ancient Pictish settlement is unearthed in the Highlands. It holds a dark and dangerous secret . . . what happens next is up to you!Join a bunch of other folk just like you and create your own performance, where you decide the characters and script, guided by our experienced youth theatre leaders. Learn new drama skills and decide how this story ends.For ages 9 and over, 10.30am to 4.30pm (performance at 4.00pm)Price: £15.00 (participants will need to bring their own packed lunch)

Activities week 21st - 25th JulyEach session is aimed at ages 5 – 9 and runs from 10.30am – 12noon.

21st Messy Nessy Session Create your own crazy version of Scotland’s favourite monster.

22nd The Hiper Haggis HuntHelp Hamish the Hunter find Horace, the elusive Highland Haggis.

23rd Crazy Cardboard KiltsDesign your own tartan and make a cardboard kilt to wear!

24th Caledonian Capers These are Highland Games like you’ve never seen them before . . .

25th Tattie-bogle TimeDaft games and difficult challenges involving scarecrows!

Price: £3.50 per session. Booking in advance is highly recommended.


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Highland Perthshire Youth Arts

From Haggis hunting to hysterical Highland Games, this year’s fun activities are jam packed with pure Scottish silliness!

PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATREPRESENTS

Pine Trees Hotel

Enjoy the peace and quiet of this former Victorian mansion. Pine Trees has 19 comfortable, well appointed rooms and one luxury suite, all non smoking. The Hotel is located just five minutes walk from the centre of Pitlochry but it is secluded in its own gardens and woodland. There is ample private parking within the grounds. We now have ground floor rooms available on request.

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.

Strathview Terrace, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5QRTel: 01796 472121 • web: www.pinetreeshotel.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

• Pre-Theatre dinner is available from 5.45pm

• Theatre breaks on offer throughout the summer season

• Pine Trees is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions within the Pitlochry area

Tel: 01796 472 400 Email: [email protected] ATholl PAlAcE hoTEl, PiTlochry, PErThshirE, scoTlAnd

Eat, Unwind & relax at Atholl Palace hotel

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stay at our hotel and lose yourself in sumptuous comfort. Absorb the breath-taking surroundings of highland Perthshire, and experience staying in a baronial palace that is steeped in history.

Book your 3 night stay with us and we will include complimentary transport to and from the theatre. call us or see our website for details. A warm welcome awaits.

Eatour Verandah restaurant will delight you with quality cuisine, whilst you soak up the stunning views over the valley to the river below.

UnwindEnjoy a rejuvenating health and beauty treatment or relax in our pool surrounded by original white glazed tiles and Gothic arches.

RelaxPlay tennis, practice putting by the rhododendron walk or simply sit amongst the fragrant flowers and watch the red squirrels play.

sign-up to our newsletter to receive updates on all of our special offers! Email Gillian at [email protected] and we will register you for our regular newsletter!

B&BFROM ONLY

£105.00 per rOOM

Tel: 01796 472 000 Email: [email protected] FishEr’s hoTEl, ATholl roAd, PiTlochry, scoTlAnd

Keep in touch with us at Fisher’s by registering for our newsletter! Email roz at [email protected] and you will start receiving our updates and special offers!

B&B FROM ONLY

£42.00 peR peRsON

www.fishershotelpitlochry.co.uk

in the heart of Pitlochry, in the heart of scotland,

in your heartWith excellent food and accommodation at Fisher’s hotel, and a visit to Pitlochry Festival Theatre to see one of the many fantastic performances, this becomes the perfect

theatre break in scotland.

01796 472389 • [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to our fully refurbished hotel & steakhouse. Choose from one of our 19 newly appointed, contemporary rooms. Relax in our lounge bar and choose from our acclaimed steakhouse menu.

fully refurbished

Throughout the 2014 theatre season*, we are offering special package deals including dinner, bed & breakfast with theatre transport included.

* 23rd May - 18th October 2014

Acarsaid Hotel • 8 Atholl RoadPitlochry • Perthshire • PH16 5BX

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Tel 01796 472216 www.pitlochry-hotel.com [email protected] Larchwood Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AS

H O T E L P I T L O C H R Y

Rooms with a View Pre-Theatre Dining Stunning location

Lettoch Road Pitlochry

[email protected]

Perthshire PH16 5AZ

Tel: 01796 474131

PitlochryBed & Breakfastorthlands

The best places sometimes come as a complete surprise . . .

165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QL

Tel: 01796 472478 craigatinhouse.co.uk GOLDC O U R T Y A R D

An Exclusive Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Stunning Pitlochry

Open 7 Days8am to 9pm

All cars can be collected from andreturned to Dundarach Hotel,

Perth Road, Pitlochry PH16 5DJ

Phone: 01796 472203or 01796 474474

www.pitlochrycarhire.com

Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Vauxhall, Subaru and Ford vehicles

Pitlochry Car and Van Hire Self-Drive

Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5DJ

01796 472862 • www.dundarach.co.uk • [email protected]

Your favourite hotel in Pitlochry for Theatre breaksEnjoy excellent accommodation at competitive prices,

high quality, personal table service from ourattentive staff and delicious food and wine.

We have plenty of space for parking!

Special Offer Offer

Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel

Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel

Pitlochry The Dundarach Hotel is celebrating 26 successful years of theatre breaks!

Stay 3 nights or more

(Monday to Thursday and printed terms apply)

a complimentarywith us and recieve

ticket to Whisky Kisses!

To book please contact us by phone, email or post

Macnaughtons of PitlochryStation Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire

“Shopping as it should be”

Welcome to Macnaughtons of Pitlochry

Menswear, Ladieswear, Highlandwear & Gifts

[email protected]

01796 472722

Stunning holiday accommodation

Luxurious and unique specification

Three bedrooms with capacity for six people

Balcony with great views

Available for weekly rental(5 minutes walk from the Theatre)

For enquires and booking 07824 665266www.pitlochrylineside.co.uk

The Perfect Whisky Experience

Discover the story of a local family who created a global brand.

Beautiful location - just 20 minutes drive from Pitlochry

Atmospheric heritage exhibition

Traditional working distillery

Unique warehouse experience

Coffee shop serving local produce

Brand store with exclusive bottlings

Discover the spirit of Dewar’s

Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2EB Tel 01887 822010 www.dewars.com

93-95 Atholl Road | Pitlochry | PH16 5AB

Tel: 01796 473991

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Hettie's Tearoom is a bright wee jewel in Pitlochry's Café scene, serving the most delicious Cakes and Scones, Sandwiches,

Lunches, Salads and Specials and of course our very own Hettie's Teas... 26

hand blended teas and infusions.

However we are most famous

for our wonderful

HETTIE'S AFTERNOON TEA

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tel 01796 472777 www.portnacraig.com [email protected]

rooms by the riverLunch Pre Theatre and DinnerLunch special 2/3 course £12.95/£14.95Live Jazz last Friday of every month

“Where will you be two minutes before curtain up”

Open all day for

A fabulous combination of Scottish & Mediterranean cuisine & hospitality with a fantastic choice of freshly prepared food, with friendly and attentive service.

Pre Theatre Menu 2 courses: £18.95 3 courses £22.50Special Lunch Offer 2 courses 12.95 3 courses 15.95

Soup and Freshly Cut Sandwich Deal £7.95

Booking is recommended

open daily from 10.30am serving teas,

coffees, cakes

Just a 10 minute walk from the Theatre, less than 300m from the station, with a

sunny patio for outside dining

www.FernCottagePitlochry.co.ukPhone 01796 473840

Dine at Victoria’s Restaurant in Pitlochry & discover a friendly, taste-filled experience that will leave you wanting more...

Breakfasts, Morning Coffee & Lunches from 10am

Chic Evening Dining from 5.30pm

Call to book on 01796 472 670We look forward to welcoming you to Victoria’s soon!

www.victorias-pitlochry.co.uk l E: [email protected]

45 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX

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The Old Mill Inn offers a great choice for those seeking deluxe accommodation in

Pitlochry, alongside a lively bistro & bar atmosphere.

With live music every weekend and delicious food & drink, we look

forward to welcoming you!

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.

Theatre Ticket Offer

PFT Summer Brochure 2014

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