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SEASON GUIDE
Contents
2 Welcome 18 Get Involved!
4 Summer Holiday 19 Groups and Schools
6 Blithe Spirit 20 Performance Diary
8 The Crucible 24 Access All Areas
10 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 25 Dementia-Friendly and
Relaxed Performances
12 Heritage
26 Attractions, Accommodation
14 North and South providers and Restaurants
16 Take Your Seat 33 The Wizard of Oz
17 Season Tickets and Offers
Scotland’s Most
WHY DOES THEATRE MATTER?
Welcoming
Theatre, 2015,
2016, 2017 & 2018
“Theatre has the capacity to transport, emote and inspire. Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Scotland Number SC029243 at the below address.
It’s the spark in the dark – the tinder to our imaginations. Scottish Charity Number SC013055
And it sets your phasers to feel-good!” Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port-na-craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR
Administration: 01796 484600 | Box Office: 01796 484626
Marianne Pritchard, Scenic Artist (pictured) Email: boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com | Website: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A Theatre for a Lifetime
It is a great privilege to be your new landscape. People are inspired by this Our first adventure is going to be our From now on, productions and
Artistic Director and to serve the people of beautiful corner of the world – those born Theatre Bus Tour inspired by Summer participation will go hand in hand
Pitlochry and beyond during the exciting here, and those drawn here. Holiday. We will share songs and stories in as one nationally regarded artistic
times ahead. Our goal is to continue the our Scottish communities bringing joy and programme - two halves of one art.
We are a Theatre for everyone.
extraordinary theatrical legacy of this art to as many people as possible. Watch
Wherever you’re from and wherever As a sign of our appreciation to the
special theatre and produce beautiful, out for news on this exciting development.
passionate, energetic and entertaining you’re going - you’re welcome here. Town and a welcome to new friends on
We are also going to be launching new 15 September we will be throwing our first
productions for audiences - read about this Alongside world-class theatre made for our initiatives to make our work more Festival Theatre Summer Party with free
in the pages to come! stages, we are going to begin to share our accessible. We will begin to produce theatre and activities for residents and
What first brought me to Pitlochry was the work with communities across Scotland. Relaxed and Dementia Friendly visitors to enjoy. It will give us a chance to
extraordinary landscape. It offers a unique We want to reach even more people, new performances as part of a wider celebrate our loyal supporters and hopefully
escape back to nature. Our Theatre is the audiences that perhaps don’t know about participation programme to support welcome new people to Pitlochry.
perfect place for you to dream and for us our work and older friends that perhaps people with dementia and their carers. We
to create imaginary worlds for you to visit. can’t get to us anymore. are also going to begin to work with people We really hope you’ll come and visit us.
of all ages all year round. Find out more After all - nature is imagination itself.
But what has struck me in my wonderful We don’t want to leave anyone behind
so if people can’t get to us, we will go about our new participation programme in
time since moving to this new community Elizabeth Newman
to them. this brochure too.
is the equally extraordinary creative Artistic Director 03
The Musical
IN THE COUNTRY SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAVELLIN’ LIGHT BACHELOR BOY
THE YOUNG ONES DO YOU WANNA DANCE LIVING DOLL MOVE IT ON THE BEACH
Stage adaptation by During a wet Scottish summer, One of the most popular movies Look out for news about our
MICHAEL GYNGELL and MARK HADDIGAN Pitlochry bus driver Don whisks his of the 60s, immortalised by Cliff Theatre Bus Tour! We will be
Based on the film SUMMER HOLIDAY, directed by PETER YATES, workmates away on a borrowed Richard and The Shadows, make sharing songs and stories in lots of
screenplay by RONALD CASS and PETER MYERS bus, in search of sunshine and fun sure you jump on board and sing communities, bringing joy and art
and by special arrangement with StudioCanal
in Athens! along with the happiest, hit-filled, to as many people as possible.
Orchestrations by KEITH STRACHAN
feel-good musical of your summer
Performed by arrangement with Along the way, the mechanics pick
holiday.
Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited up a stowaway, rescue stranded
on behalf of Josef Weinberger Limited
singing trio Do-Re-Mi and fall in love!
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“It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by
honesty and how few by deceit.”
BLITHE SPIRIT
by Noël Coward
Celebrated and charming novelist Blithe Spirit is Coward’s most
Charles Condomine has invited successful, inventive and highly-
a local medium and eccentric, spirited comedy. It was the longest-
Madame Arcati, to hold a séance running hit of his career, the film
at his house, as research for his version of which memorably
latest book. Rather surprisingly, the starred Rex Harrison and Margaret
hapless Arcati calls up the ghost Rutherford.
of Charles’ first wife – the alluring
If you relished our 2013 production
Elvira. Safe in the knowledge that
of Present Laughter, then you’ll
only Charles can see her, Elvira
love this mischievous comedy
embarks on a series of troublesome
that’s pure Coward at his
events that quickly move from
nonchalant and sardonic best.
somewhat harmless to very
dangerous…
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“Because it is my name!
Because I cannot have another in my life!
Because I lie and sign myself to lies!
Because I am not worth the dust on the
feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name?
I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”
THE CRUCIBLE
by Arthur Miller
For the puritanical folk of Salem, Arthur Miller’s 1953 play is one of
Massachusetts, the news that their the most powerful pieces of 20th
young women have been conjuring century theatre. Written as an
spirits in the forest is devastating. It allegory for McCarthyism, when
means the devil is amongst them. the US government persecuted its
And the devil must be hunted down citizens for being communists, this
and driven out, whatever the cost. parable of politics, religious fervour
Fear and suspicion quickly spiral out and fear is a masterpiece which still
of control, unleashing a murderous resonates in the 21st century.
powder keg of accusations, hysteria,
lust and revenge.
By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited.
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boogie woogie bugle boy • Tuxedo Junction
Don’t sit under the Apple Tree
T’ain’t What You Do • Goodbyeee
Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye
“A soldier, a schoolgirl and a nun.
If they went into a pub, it could turn into a joke.”
BLONDE BOMBSHELLS OF 1943
By Alan Plater
Band leader Betty is in trouble. Her Based on the BAFTA winning TV film
glamorous band has finally landed starring Judi Dench, this show is
a big-time BBC performance on the guaranteed to raise your spirits with
wireless, but various illicit liaisons stunning, live vocal and musical
with the Yanks have depleted their performances of hits by Glenn
ranks. Miller, The Andrews Sisters, George
Formby, Fats Waller and more, with
In double quick time, remaining
all the glitz and sparkle of a gone
bandmates recruit new talent! Enter
but not forgotten era.
a draft dodging drummer who is
unafraid to don a frock, a nun who
plays a mean ukulele, an innocent
schoolgirl clarinetist and a rather
snooty soldier saxophonist. Will
Betty and her assorted crew give
the performance of their lives?
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“Carried across deathbeds
Across oceans to faraway lands
Burning deep into the soil
Blood in the veins
And fire in the blood
What fire!”
HERITAGE
by Nicola McCartney
Canada 1914. Sarah McCrea stands And for Sarah, the realisation dawns
on the threshold of womanhood, that old battles are being fought on
facing a bright future in a new new territory.
country. Leaving Ulster behind,
First staged in 1998, Heritage is a
Sarah and her family carve out
poignant and poetic exploration
their existence in an emerging
of love, identity, tribalism and
community.
the need to belong. As stark
Drawn to one another through and poignant as the sweeping
tales of a near-forgotten mythical landscape it conjures, all at once it
Ireland, Sarah and her neighbour is epic, lyrical and timeless.
Michael Donoghue become firm
friends. But when Sarah and
Michael’s relationship deepens and
his determination to define his
identify catches fire, centuries of
conflict threaten to blight their love.
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“I know you despise me; allow me to say,
it is because you do not understand me.”
A World Première
NORTH AND SOUTH
by Elizabeth Gaskell, adapted by Janys Chambers
Strong-willed Vicar’s daughter A tale for today, this timely
Margaret Hale has grown up in adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s
the rarefied atmosphere of rural great classic 19th-century novel
southern England, so when her by BAFTA-nominated writer Janys
family relocates to the roughness Chambers explores the complex
and vitality of a Northern factory relationship between North and
town, she is thrown into a new life South, and between women and
of strikes and strife. men of different classes.
Hot-blooded industrialist John Can reason overcome pride and
Thornton rules his cotton mill prejudice? Can compassion triumph
with an iron hand. Sparks fly when over a blind adherence to market
Margaret challenges both master forces? Can love bloom amongst
and millhand, only to discover that the snowy fibres of a money-driven
not all of her southern beliefs hold cotton mill?
true.
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Opening Hours: Box Office is open every best seats available on the morning of
• U18/Student/Unemployed: Half Price Groups.
day from 10.00am. the show. On sale 1 April 2019.
Refunds and Exchanges: Tickets can be refunded Please note: Event and ticketing information is
only in the event of a show cancellation or change correct at time of going to print. Changes in the Book your tickets by visiting or phoning Box Office on 01796 484626.
of performance date or time. Tickets may be programme of events may occur, so please do
exchanged within the same run of the same Season check online or at the Box Office. We reserve the Season tickets, offers and prices expire 21 January, 2019.
and subject to availability. At least 36 hours’ notice right to make changes to the programme, ticket
must be given and the original tickets returned to prices and seating plans.
John Stewart Society members – offers expire 1st March
the Box Office.
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Transaction Fees: No booking fees apply for phone Seats do not apply to Preview performances
or face-to-face sales. A handling fee of £1.75 applies and Price Band 1 seats. All offers are subject to All season tickets and offers apply to plays and musicals in Price Bands 2 & 3 unless otherwise indicated.
to all online purchases. availability and cannot be used in conjunction *Your free dinner can be used any evening except when Summer Holiday is on.
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if you book if you book per ticket per ticket 20% of your pupil
and pay for and pay for (Mon & (Wed to Group’s (1 free teacher
your trip by your trip by Tues) Sat) train or ticket with
1 March 1 March coach travel every 9 pupil
tickets)
No booking fees or postage MAKE IT YOUR DAY
apply to Group bookings and, Enjoy great food and discounts in the Festival
what’s more, there’s no need Restaurant. Choose from light or full lunches,
to pay up front. We understand afternoon teas, high teas and pre-Theatre
GET INVOLVED!
it can take time to finalise the dinners.
numbers in your group.
Ask about backstage talks or tours, including
CREATE. LEARN. EXPLORE. ENJOY. For Early Bird tickets, make
your booking as soon as you
tours of the Explorers Garden (adjacent to the
Theatre) at special group rates.
There are lots of new ways you can explore, create, learn and have fun at Pitlochry like and simply pay in one go,
Festival Theatre. We pride ourselves on being a People’s Theatre, offering by 1 March Our Groups Manager, Ruth Anderson, and the
something for everyone from performing on our stages, supporting our front of friendly Box Office Team are here to help you
The Standard Group Discount plan your outing. Just call 01796 484626 for
house, learning about backstage or helping in our garden.
gives you longer to pay. We’ll advice on seating, catering, transport, payment
ask for a 25% deposit within a
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month of booking. You don’t
Youth Theatre (5-18 yrs) Community Projects Tours (all ages) need to finalise your numbers
Adult Theatre (18+) (all ages) Workshops (all ages) and pay the balance until 3
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4 or preview performances unless otherwise stated. All
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concessions.
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or call our Box Office on 01796 484626.
01796 484626 | PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com 19Preview Performance Post Show Talk Captioned Performance
Matinée (2pm) Evening (8pm)
DIARY 2019 Wednesday
Thursday
03
04
Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Blithe Spirit
The Crucible
Friday 05 Summer Holiday
Matinée (2pm) Evening (8pm)
Saturday 06 Summer Holiday Blithe Spirit
MAY
Friday 24 Summer Holiday Monday 08 Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Saturday 25 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday Tuesday 09 Blithe Spirit
Wednesday 29 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday Wednesday 10 Blithe Spirit Summer Holiday
Thursday 30 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday Thursday 11 The Crucible
Friday 31 Summer Holiday Friday 12 Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Saturday 13 The Crucible Summer Holiday
JUNE
Saturday 01 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday Monday 15 Blithe Spirit
Thursday 06 Blithe Spirit Tuesday 16 Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Friday 07 Blithe Spirit Wednesday 17 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Summer Holiday
Saturday 08 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday Thursday 18 Blithe Spirit
Thursday 13 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Friday 19 The Crucible
Friday 14 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Saturday 20 The Crucible Summer Holiday
Saturday 15 Summer Holiday Blithe Spirit Thursday 25 Heritage
Thursday 20 The Crucible Friday 26 Heritage
Friday 21 The Crucible Saturday 27 Blithe Spirit The Crucible
Saturday 22 Blithe Spirit Summer Holiday Monday 29 Summer Holiday
Monday 24 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Tuesday 30 Blithe Spirit
Tuesday 25 Blithe Spirit Wednesday 31 Blithe Spirit Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Wednesday 26 Blithe Spirit The Crucible
AUGUST
Thursday 27 Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Thursday 01 The Crucible
Friday 28 Summer Holiday
Friday 02 Summer Holiday
Saturday 29 Summer Holiday The Crucible
Saturday 03 Summer Holiday Heritage
JULY Monday 05 Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Monday 01 Summer Holiday Tuesday 06 Summer Holiday
Tuesday 02 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Wednesday 07 Summer Holiday Blithe Spirit
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Matinée (2pm) Evening (8pm) Matinée (2pm) Evening (8pm)
Thursday 08 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Thursday 12 Blithe Spirit Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Friday 09 Heritage Friday 13 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Heritage
Saturday 10 The Crucible Summer Holiday Saturday 14 Summer Holiday North and South
Monday 12 Blithe Spirit Monday 16 Heritage
Tuesday 13 Heritage Tuesday 17 Blithe Spirit
Wednesday 14 Heritage The Crucible Wednesday 18 Blithe Spirit Summer Holiday
Thursday 15 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Thursday 19 Summer Holiday The Crucible
Friday 16 Summer Holiday Friday 20 The Crucible North and South
Saturday 17 Summer Holiday Blithe Spirit Saturday 21 North and South Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Monday 19 Heritage Monday 23 Summer Holiday
Tuesday 20 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Tuesday 24 North and South
Wednesday 21 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 Blithe Spirit Wednesday 25 North and South Blithe Spirit
Thursday 22 The Crucible Thursday 26 Heritage Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Friday 23 Summer Holiday Friday 27 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 The Crucible
Saturday 24 Summer Holiday Blithe Spirit Saturday 28 Blithe Spirit Summer Holiday
Thursday 29 North and South
OCTOBER
Friday 30 North and South
Tuesday 01 Summer Holiday
Saturday 31 The Crucible Blonde Bombshells of 1943
Wednesday 02 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday
SEPTEMBER Thursday 03 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday
Monday 02 Summer Holiday Friday 04 Summer Holiday
Tuesday 03 The Crucible Saturday 05 Summer Holiday Summer Holiday
Wednesday 04 The Crucible North and South
Thursday 05 North and South Blithe Spirit
WHY DOES THEATRE MATTER?
Friday 06 Blithe Spirit Summer Holiday “Theatre brings people together. For a performance to happen, people need
Saturday 07 Heritage Blonde Bombshells of 1943 to gather in one place to share in an event that may be uplifting, beautiful,
funny or thought-provoking. And in this information age where it feels we
Monday 09 North and South
are too often a slave to screens, I think shared, live experiences are vital.”
Tuesday 10 The Crucible
Audience Member
Wednesday 11 The Crucible Blithe Spirit
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“Being part of a theatre audience is a unique
collaborative experience that entertains, broadens our
horizons and shows us life from so many perspectives.
It’s an invaluable experience for all.”
Shona & Niamh Wilkins (pictured)
Photo by Julius Cardew
THEATRE FOR ALL DEMENTIA What’s different and
FRIENDLY what’s involved in these
performances?
ACCESS • For visually impaired visitors, we have
AND RELAXED
PERFORMANCES
an audio description service which can These performances have a less formal,
be provided for any performance, just more supportive atmosphere to reduce
• Disabled parking is reserved near the
notify Box Office in advance. anxiety levels. There is a relaxed attitude
main entrance. These performances are specifically
to audience noise and movement. We
• For visually impaired visitors, we designed to welcome people with an
• Wheelchair users can access all make small changes to the sound levels
endeavour to arrange touch tours autistic spectrum condition, learning
facilities. A courtesy wheelchair can and lighting effects and there will be
before a performance (subject to disability or Dementia to experience
also be booked in advance. There are extra, trained staff on hand to help and
availability). theatre. These performances are for
four spaces for wheelchair users in the assist you.
anyone who feels that they, or their
auditorium. • Guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs
family, would enjoy a more relaxed To purchase tickets or for more
for the disabled are welcome. Please
• For those with impaired hearing, an environment. information, please call our Box Office
advise Box Office in advance if you’re
induction loop is available. Personal on 01796 484626 or visit our online
bringing your dog. SUMMER HOLIDAY
sound amplifiers are also available and information page.
19 September, 2pm
can be booked in advance.
If there’s another aspect of the theatre
THE CRUCIBLE experience we could help with to make a
Captioned Performance: Blithe Spirit, 10 July, 2pm
20 September, 2pm positive difference to you, please do get
Interpreted Performance: The Crucible, 10 September, 8pm
in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
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