Summer Season 2016

SCOTLAND’S THEATRE IN THE HILLS MAY - DECEMBER 2016

Carousel • Thark • GamePlan • FlatSpin • RolePlay This Happy Breed • Hard Times Para Handy • Scrooge - The Musical

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

at Scotland’s favourite theatre – one which For the first time since 1996, the unique British theatrical phenomenon that is PFT’s Summer Season will contain seven shows: so this year, you’ll be able to stay six days and see seven plays!

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Alongside this musical masterpiece, we have the first UK revival since its 2002 première of Ayckbourn’s extraordinary Damsels In Distress trilogy: three completely different modern comedies,

Opening this festival of theatre will be the first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical ever to be staged at PFT, the much-loved, deeply moving Carousel

The Summer Season will feature two very special theatrical events. Opening this festival of theatre will be the first Rodgers & Hammerstein musical ever to be staged at PFT, the much-loved, deeply moving Carousel, which follows in the footsteps of PFT’s sell-out productions of Kiss Me, Kate, My Fair Lady and Hello, Dolly!

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but all performed on the same set by the same seven actors. There are even two special Trilogy Days, when you can see all three plays in a single day!

The Season also includes Clive Francis’ acclaimed 2013 “revision” of Thark, Ben Travers’ hilarious haunted house farce; a rare revival of Noël Coward’s classic family drama of the inter-war years, This Happy Breed; and Stephen

Scotland’s Most Welcoming Theatre, 2015

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 • Box Office: 01796 484626 • Email: boxoffice@ PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com • Website: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

promises to be the most exciting of recent years!

Jeffreys’ adaptation of Dickens’ Hard Times, a thrilling story of betrayal and sacrifice set in 1840s Lancashire.

Information about other events and activities during the Summer Season, including Sunday concerts, brand new Active Arts workshops, our ever popular tours and talks, and the Explorers Garden (newly endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society!), plus details of the many places to stay in Pitlochry, from B&Bs to 5 star boutique hotels, can also be found in this brochure.

Moving into the Autumn, we’re delighted to be staging only the secondever production of Para Handy, John Bett’s marvellous adaptation of a selection of Neil Munro’s iconic stories – complete with its own ceilidh band! And

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.

rounding off the year at PFT will be the quintessential festive musical: Leslie Bricusse’s Scrooge, a snowy Victorian Christmas treat for all the family!

With everything from modern comedy to period drama to musicals on offer throughout 2016 - all staged to the remarkably high production standards for which PFT is renowned - there is bound to be something here to suit every taste. So we hope that you’ll be eager to join us for some or all of the productions on offer at Scotland’s Most Welcoming Theatre (our most recent accolade in the 2015 UK Theatre Awards) during another great year at the Theatre in the Hills!

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

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

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

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Carousel

Music by Richard Rodgers

Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

“Jest keep yer faith and courage, and you’ll come out all right. It’s like what we used to sing when I went to school. ‘When you walk through a storm keep yer chin up high . . . ’ Know thet one?”

New England, 1873: when a travelling carnival pitches up in a small fishing village, an unlikely relationship develops between the charismatic carousel barker, Billy Bigelow, and Julie Jordan, a naïve local mill worker. Within weeks - and against everyone’s advice - the seemingly ill-matched lovers are married.

But Billy’s fiery temper quickly causes problems for the newly-weds. After losing his job, Billy begins to feel hemmed in by the constraints of married life. And his financial difficulties quickly mount. The discovery that he is soon to be a father only intensifies Billy’s need to find some cash – and fast.

So when Billy’s friend, the shady sailor Jigger, suggests that robbing the local mill owner could solve all of Billy’s

problems, Billy doesn’t take much persuading. But the robbery goes horribly wrong - and Billy ends up risking not only his life, but also his immortal soul . . .

A dramatic testament to the enduring power of love, Carousel is Rodgers & Hammerstein’s towering achievement.

Featuring a large cast and live orchestra, PFT’s flagship production for 2016 promises unforgettable musical entertainment, including June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, If I Loved You, Mr. Snow and, of course, the heart-rending You’ll Never Walk Alone.

If you enjoyed our previous productions of Broadway classics, such as My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly! and Kiss Me, Kate, you’ll love this!

“Sparkling lyrics and ravishing score.”

The Telegraph

“Rodgers’ score is a seamless delight.

And Hammerstein’s lyrics are, arguably, his very best.”

The Guardian

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Thark

by Ben Travers adapted by Clive Francis “I do wish you’d stop calling it that. Besides, it isn’t haunted.

It’s just unlived in. Ridiculous to call it haunted.”

Things are looking up for sporting, man-about-town, Sir Hector Benbow . . .

Not only has he finally managed to offload his gloomy country pile, Thark, onto an unsuspecting buyer, but he’s also caught the eye of the beautiful Cherry Buck. And while his wife is away visiting friends, Hector plans a romantic liaison à deux.

Unfortunately, Lady Benbow returns home unexpectedly - and Hector has to act fast. Helped by Ronny, his plucky nephew, Cherry is passed off as Mrs. Frush, the new owner of Thark - only for the real Mrs. Frush to suddenly turn up, complaining that the house she bought in good faith turns out to be haunted . . .

Hector manages to talk his way out of the, er, marital misunderstanding. But it seems that the only way to convince Mrs. Frush not to renege on the house purchase is for the Benbows to decamp to Thark - and prove that it is untainted by the supernatural.

But Thark – a very strange house, inhabited by an even stranger butler and several things that go bump in the night – has other plans . . .

Ben Travers’s classic 1927 Aldwych farce, in a glorious new version by Clive Francis, is fast-paced, rip-roaring and hilariously inventive: perfect Summer entertainment! If See How They Run! or Noises Off tickled your fancy, don’t miss this!

“A joyous evening” The Guardian

“Wonderfully funny” The Daily Telegraph

“Pure joy to watch” The Times

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GamePlan

by Alan Ayckbourn

“They say you can buy just about anything on the internet, these days, don’t they?”

Sorrel Saxon has a pretty wonderful life: she attends a posh private school and lives in a smart Docklands apartment, this enviable lifestyle made possible by her parents’ lucrative online business.

Yes, a pretty wonderful life . . .

Until, that is, Sorrel’s father walks out, the family business collapses, her mother Lynette has to take a cleaning job and there’s no money to pay the school fees. Then Sorrel is faced with the prospect of bidding her wonderful life farewell and moving to somewhere more affordable. Like Birmingham . . .

Appalled, Sorrel decides that she has to arrest her family’s downward spiral.

Unfortunately, her plan to turn things around involves reinventing herself -

online, of course - as a provider of . . . ahem . . . “adult services” . . .

Roping in her gawky best friend, Kelly, to assist, Sorrel prepares to entertain her first client. But dabbling in ‘the oldest profession’ is never straightforward. And Sorrel’s plan falls apart before it even starts. And when the police knock at the door investigating a suspected murder, changing schools is the least of Sorrel’s problems . . .

The first play in Ayckbourn’s dazzling Damsels In Distress trilogy, GamePlan is a sharp, contemporary black comedy of metropolitan morals and mishaps.

If you enjoyed Communicating Doors, you’ll love this!

“ . . . bold running gags . . . one must give thanks that Ayckbourn is still knocking them out after all these years.”

The Daily Telegraph

“ . . . constantly entertaining and alert.”

The Sunday Times

“absorbing and entertaining” The Scotsman on Communicating Doors, 2012

Each play in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same actors - and the same set!

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FlatSpin

by Alan Ayckbourn “This is a – what do you call it – a sting.”

The things actors have to do when they’re out of work . . .

Rosie, for example, takes cleaning jobs.

Today, it’s a swish Docklands apartment she’s tackling with the Marigolds, whilst coping with the disappointment of having just missed out on a big TV job.

And then the doorbell rings . . .

It’s Sam, a new neighbour of the flat’s absentee occupant, Joanna. Sam is kind, handsome, sympathetic . . . and an investment consultant. So when he mistakes the dispirited Rosie for Joanna and offers to pop back later to cheer her up by cooking dinner for them both, singleton Rosie can’t help thinking her luck’s about to change - over a plate of gnocchi with Sam.

But dinner doesn’t quite go to plan.

What with the strange phone calls, Sam leaving abruptly, the pair of heavies turning up at the door, the discovery that the flat’s bugged and the whole drug smuggling thing. Soon, Rosie realises there’s an awful lot she doesn’t know about the woman she’s impersonating. And that no one is quite who they seem. And that she just might be in an awful lot of danger . . .

With echoes of Hitchcock’s North By Northwest, FlatSpin is an hilarious, high-energy story of mistaken identity, magic and misdirection, featuring twist, after twist, after twist. If last Season’s Improbable Fiction had you splitting your sides, book your seats now!

“If you want to fall flat with laughter, then give FlatSpin a whirl.”

Yorkshire Post

“Alan Ayckbourn is unstoppable.”

The Guardian

“Absolute genius”

The Herald on Improbable Fiction, 2015

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Please note that this play contains occasional strong language

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RolePlay

by Alan Ayckbourn

“We could both have got typhoid, you know.

That’s the trouble with eating by candlelight all the time.

You never notice the state of the cutlery.”

Whilst a storm gathers force outside their Docklands apartment, the newlyengaged Justin and Julie-Ann — they’re in IT, you know — are preparing for a very special dinner. It’s time to get to know the respective parents and on an occasion like this, everything has to be just right.

sharp ‘bodyguard’, Micky Rale, fills the doorway . . .

Only there’s a pudding fork missing.

And a woman has just fallen onto their balcony . . .

No sooner have Justin and Julie-Ann discovered their unexpected guests, than Julie-Ann’s parents, Dee and Derek arrive (Derek’s big in garden centres in Doncaster, by the way). And hot on their heels – and all the way from Godalming – comes Justin’s flamboyant mother, Arabella, who appears to be . . . well, several drinks ahead of everyone else . . .

The new arrival - who has quite literally dropped in from the flat above – is former lapdancer Paige Petite, on the run from her abusive boxing promoter boyfriend. But Paige’s escape is shortlived . . . and it’s only moments before the shape of her menacing, none-too-

A wickedly funny and sometimes poignant story of love, lust and the hazards of dinner parties, the third part of the Damsels In Distress trilogy is classic Ayckbourn. If you loved PFT’s hugely popular A Chorus Of Disapproval, you won’t want to miss this!

“This is Ayckbourn in great form, funny, subtle and satisfying.”

The Times

“. . . magisterial cunning . . . the writing is as funny, nimble and lethally observed as ever.”

The Sunday Times

The Scotsman on A Chorus Of Disapproval, 2013 Each play in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same actors - and the same set!

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This Happy Breed

by Noël Coward

“ . . . it’s up to us ordinary people to keep things steady. That’s your job, my son, and just you remember it.”

1919: almost unscathed from his time in the trenches, Frank Gibbons returns to civilian life, starts a new job in a travel agency and moves his wife, Ethel, their three children, Reg, Vi and Queenie, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Flint, into a new home near Clapham Common.

On the day of the move to Number 17 Sycamore Road, Frank is delighted to discover that their nearest neighbour is Bob Mitchell, an old comrade-in-arms whom he had given up for dead in 1915.

With the Mitchells – Bob, his wife Nora, and son Billy - living cheek by jowl with the Gibbonses, the two families adapt to life in suburbia - and to peacetime.

Over the next 20 years, as their parents slip into middle-age, the children grow up to become the next generation,

subject to all the usual trials and tribulations: political awakenings, doomed romances, tragic accidents, unexpected weddings, and shameful elopements, the human face of the two momentous decades between the wars stretching from the coming of the Jazz Age, the General Strike and the Depression, to the rise of fascism, appeasement and Munich.

Written in the spring of 1939, but rarely seen on the stage after David Lean’s magnificent film version was released in 1944, Coward’s saga of the lives and loves of one lower-middle-class family and their friends during a turbulent period of history is warm-hearted, funny, deeply moving and infused with a love of Britain and its people.

“The play is an exquisitely rendered slice of suburban life that Coward subtly spins into a web of neighbourly and family relations.”

The Daily Mail

“ . . . gripping, good-hearted play” The Telegraph

The Times and EdinburghGuide on Present Laughter, 2013

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Hard Times

by Charles Dickens adapted for the stage by Stephen Jeffreys “Now, what I want is, facts.

Facts alone are what is wanted in life.

Plant nothing else in your mind and root out everything else.”

Lancashire, the 1840s: when her father, a circus performer, mysteriously disappears, young Sissy Jupe is offered a place at Mr. Gradgrind’s school – and a job in Gradgrind’s household as a servant. Torn between two worlds, Sissy decides to leave the circus behind and start a new life.

But in Gradgrind’s school - and home - there is no place for imagination or play. Gradgrind worships only reason and logic. And Sissy and Gradgrind’s children, Louisa and Tom, are raised to distrust “fancy” and believe only in cold, hard fact . . .

When she reaches adulthood, Louisa catches the eye of bombastic mill owner and self-made man, Josiah Bounderby.

Gradgrind sees many advantages to an alliance with a man of such wealth and influence. And much to Sissy’s disgust, the beautiful but passionless Louisa agrees to the match.

Tom, however, is jealous of his sister’s apparent good fortune and longs for a similar life of wealth and ease. So when a wave of unrest sweeps the town, Tom seizes an opportunity to line his pockets – and ensure that someone far less fortunate than he takes the blame . . .

A thrilling, moving and ultimately uplifting story of betrayal, sacrifice and redemption, Dickens’ great novel of the triumph of the imagination over the brutality of the new industrial age is brought vividly to life in Stephen Jeffreys’ magnificent adaptation.

“The strength of this version . . . is its preservation of the satiric vitality of Dickens’ original, and a real feel for the superb rhetoric of his prose.”

Time Out

“ . . . captures the volume of suppressed anger in the text, a passion whose delicate control makes a thriller out of mawkishness.”

The Independent

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This autumn, set sail with the irrepressible captain of The Vital Spark and his ramshackle crew - mate Dougie, engineer Macphail and cabin-boy Sunny Jim - as they travel from a West Coast breakers’ yard to the sea lochs of the Highlands and Islands.

Warm, witty and utterly charming, this rare chance to enjoy the hilarious misadventures of Para Handy on stage is accompanied by a rousing, foot-stomping musical score performed by a live band!

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Backstage Tours

Always popular, our guided tours take you behind the scenes to reveal the secret spaces and inner workings of PFT! You’ll visit the Green Room, where our cast and crew relax and prepare to go on stage, see where and how our elaborate costumes are made, have a look at our huge scenery workshop, visit the docks where sets are stored – and, of course, set foot on the famous PFT stage itself!

Along the way, you’ll discover lots of fascinating facts and learn how to tell a gravetrap from a swing technician!

Post Show Talks

Join PFT’s Artistic Director, John Durnin, as he offers a director’s insight into both the show you’ve just seen and PFT’s unique repertoire system. In addition you will have the chance to meet some of the cast and discuss the show with them.

During this talk, you will also see the stage set being ‘turned around’ for the evening performance of a completely different play. We think that’s worth seeing for the ticket price alone!

Price: £3.00, Time: Approximately 5 minutes after the performance.

Tours run on most Wednesdays from 29 June until 12 October.

Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 July

Time: 11.00am

FlatSpin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 August

Thark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 August

This Happy Breed . . . . . . . 08 September

Price: £5.00 (These walking tours last one-and-ahalf hours and will involve some stair climbing).

RolePlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 September

Hard Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 October

GamePlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 October It would help our Front of House staff immensely if you could leave the auditorium briefly at the end of the performance to allow them to clean. Thank you.

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Secrets of the Stage Brand new version for 2016!

Most Fridays from 01 July to 14 October, 11.00am–12.30pm This hugely popular illustrated talk is once again led by our Community & Education Director, Drew Scott. It covers all aspects of PFT’s stage productions: from set design and auditions to the rehearsal and set building process, using set models, props and

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costumes from past PFT shows. You will also have the opportunity to have answered any questions you may have about our productions.

Having spent several years as Stage Manager here at PFT, Drew is ideally placed to give a personal insight into life backstage. Included in

the talk will be a ‘sneaky peek’ at the production being “fitted up” on stage that day and a look at how PFT has changed since its early days in the tent, as well as our vision for the future.

Price £7.50 (Includes tea/coffee and a Danish pastry)

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Backstage Tours

Diary 2016

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

May

Matinée (2.00pm)

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Carousel

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Thark

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Three Broads and a Piano

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Jambouree Cabaret Singers

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North Sea Gas

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Dr Knox and the West Port Murders

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Amos & Jauncey

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Jambouree Cabaret Singers

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FlatSpin

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Carousel

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Fred Macaulay

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RolePlay

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The Herald

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Thark Carousel

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GamePlan

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MatinĂŠe (2.00pm)

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Hard Times

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RolePlay

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Each play in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same actors - and the same set!

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Transaction Fees apply to advertised ticket prices. If paying by card, the Transaction Fee is 25p for Debit Cards and £1.50 for Credit Cards. If booking via our website, the Transaction Fee is £1.50. There is no Transaction Fee for paying with cash or cheque at the Box Office.

Please note: Event and ticketing information is correct at time of going to print. Changes in the programme of events may occur, so please do check online or at the Box Office. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, ticket prices and seating plans.

Published prices are subject to change without notification.

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Show Offers

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

Unless otherwise indicated, these offers expire 15th April, 2016 - so don’t delay, book today!

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Buy tickets to see all 7 Summer Season shows and get your ticket to see Scrooge free!

Buy tickets for 3 Monday to Friday Summer shows and get £4.50 off per ticket!

Double discount for Senior Citizens.

Buy tickets to see 2 shows in June and get £5.00 off the total cost!

Vital Spark! Pay only £15.00 per ticket to see Para Handy if you book before 26 May. All aboard . . .

Spirit of Christmas Future!

Pay only £18.50 per ticket to see Scrooge. Offer applies to performances between Sun 4 and Fri 9 December. Expires 26 May.

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Groups (8+) offers

Turn to page 41 to discover special ticket offers and food options for Groups.

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Registered Disabled: £17.50 per ticket Family tickets: £50, 2 adults & 2 children.

Under-18/Student/unemployed: Half Price

Damsels in Distress Offers

How to Book:

Buy a Trilogy Ticket (see all 3 shows in one day) and pay only £65.00 save up to £25.00!

Online: PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

RolePlay, FlatSpin and GamePlan

Buy a ticket to see all 3 Damsels plays (on any dates) and get one 2 course dinner for free – save £22.95!

All offers, Friends, Groups, Senior Citizen concessions and Saver Seats do not apply to Previews and Band 1 seats.

All offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with concessions or other offers. Full terms and conditions apply and are available to view online or at Box Office.

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

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 an SAE or 75p for postage.

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

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Festival Restaurant & Café Bar

Offering “one of the Best Views in Scotland” (The Scotsman) in “a stunning location” (The Guardian), PFT’s Restaurant and Café Bar provide tasty, wholesome and contemporary food, daily specials and a wide range of refreshments, light lunches and snacks all at a reasonable price.

Our Head Chef uses fresh and wherever possible, local produce to create special signature menus for each play in our Summer Season.

Dinner is prepared on the premises and is served from 6.30pm on Monday to Saturday (and on Sunday when a concert is scheduled) – and we can guarantee that you won’t miss curtain up!

Two courses: £22.95 Three courses: £25.95 Open for lunch seven days a week, why not combine spectacular views with attentive service and freshly made, stylish food par excellence - whatever the weather!

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

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

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Painting by Ian Shanlin

Gallery & Shop The Festival Gallery displays the work of leading Scottish artists in a range of media and from traditional to contemporary styles.

A blend of both returning artists and first time exhibitors, there are over 200 works of art on display at any time throughout the year, with something to suit all tastes - and pockets!

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

Open daily

10am to 10pm (performance days) 10am to 5pm (non-performance days)

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Concerts & Events

All concerts start at 8.00pm (unless otherwise stated)

Skerryvore

Jambouree Cabaret Singers

Fred Macaulay

Red Pine Timber Company

Blazin’ Fiddles

Fri 11 Mar, 7.30pm, £17.50

La Bohème Swansea City Opera Sung in English Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm £25.00 & £22.50

The Dime Notes

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Immersion Theatre

Sat 26 Mar, 2.00pm Adult: £12.50

by Puccini

Fri 25 Mar, 7.30pm £16.50

Rapunzel

Under 16s: £7.50

Family Ticket: £27.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

Skerryvore

Fri 01 Apr, 7.30pm £18.50

Pasadena Roof Orchestra Sat 02 Apr, 7.30pm £25.00 & £22.50

Jersey Boys Tribute Show: Sherry Baby’s Fri 08 Apr, 7.30pm £18.50

Frankly Sinatra Sat 09 Apr, 7.30pm £25.00 & £22.50

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Three Broads & A Piano

Sun 05 June, £12.50

An evening of musical delights from Mozart to Gershwin, G & S to Bond songs, classical and current, these lovely ladies will entertain your socks off!

Jambouree Cabaret Singers Mon 06 & Mon 20 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.

North Sea Gas Sun 12 June, £12.50

Scotland’s most popular folk band are back: guitars, bouzouki, fiddles, banjo, whistles and great harmonies. Expect a foot stompin’ night!

Dr Knox and the West Port Murders

Mon 13 June, £12.50

1820s Edinburgh: a body is delivered, no questions asked, in return for coins.

A trail of terror leads from West Port to a dissection table. Murder will out and a price must be paid, even by anatomist supreme, Doctor Knox. Enjoy this dark tale from the superb Isosceles Theatre.

Tummel & Tay Festival

Fri 16 – Sun 26 June

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Birnam Arts and The Birks Cinema are delighted to be working together again to bring you the third annual Tummel and Tay Festival, celebrating the finest produce from Highland Perthshire. Special events will take place at each venue throughout the two weekends, details of which can be found at www. tummelandtayfestival. co.uk

Amos & Jauncey Sun 19 June, £12.50

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

Bar Snacks Available

Beatles, The Kinks, Randy Newman and Wilson Pickett.

Fred Macaulay Sun 26 June, £13.50

Fred Macaulay’s (Mock the Week, The News Quiz) new show LIFE stops in Pitlochry for one night only!

Who/What/Where is LIFE for Fred? It could be philosophical (Fred likes to probe). It could be medical (Fred has been probed). It’s likely to be topical, potentially satirical, and it’s bound to be funny.

“Rib-achingly funny, one of the funniest men alive.” Sunday Times

Red Pine Timber Company Sun 03 July, £14.50

An 8 piece Americana country rock band with a strong Celtic influence and an eclectic multinational lineup of talented musicians. With sell out performances at festivals and venues across the country, this is their long-awaited first appearance at Pitlochry Festival Theatre!

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All Summer concerts start at 8.00pm

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Capercaille

You’ve Got A Friend

Sun 10 July, £18.50

A concert-style show with a West End cast, based on the friendship and music of Carole King and James Taylor.

Expect to hear classic hits including I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved

By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend.

Scocha!

Sun 17 July, £20.00 Presented by the Rotary Club of Pitlochry With a vast range of Scottish trad folk songs blended with original compositions, this promises to be a terrific night out. Scocha! have toured extensively in Europe, USA and Canada and of course the UK. 32

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They are the most entertaining Scottish Folk ’n Roll band around! www.scocha.com

A Fawlty Towers Tribute Murder Mystery Night Sun 31 July, 7.30pm for 8.00pm, £32.00

Britain’s favourite TV show gathers at a Top Secret venue for the annual ‘Get it Together’ Gala. Hosts Basil & Sybil Fawlty, in their trademark way ‘almost’ welcome all VIP guests for a ‘jolly nice’ evening out.

You are invited to join the teams and discover just exactly what is going on, because ‘we are darned if we know’!

Gently interactive, a real dinner play, the action will unfold around a three course meal in the fabulous surroundings of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Capercaillie

Sun 07th August, £25.00

At The Heart Of It All, the group’s 30th anniversary concert (and album) features old Hebridean folksongs enriched by compelling contemporary arrangements. A remarkable opportunity to see a group that has played a seminal role in shaping Scotland’s cultural landscape.

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham – 30 years on!

Sun 14 August, £25.00

Together Aly and Phil have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. 2016 sees many milestones including this, their 30th year of working together, Aly turns 70 (hard to believe!) and Phil celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. For this

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concert, they will be joined by some surprise guests on a celebration trip round Scotland which includes a series of nostalgic images from all those years, together with tunes from a new album!

One Night Of Queen

King needs you to step out on a Royal quest!

Experience a magical medieval adventure in the Explorers Garden adjacent to Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Auld Hats, New Heids

Mon 29 August, £12.50

Sun 21 August, £22.50

Firmly established as the true Champions of Queen, Gary Mullen and The Works bring their Magic to Rock You on the Pitlochry Stage for a night of pure Rhapsody!

Always a sell-out show when they play PFT.

Merlin & The King The Walking Theatre Company

Sun 28 August, 2.00pm £10.00 Adult, £7.50 Child, £27.00 Family (2 adults, 2 children) Merlin the Mighty, Merlin the Brave... Merlin the totally potty magician at the Royal Court of King Arthur is on a quest, to hunt down the naughty blaggard who has pinched the right royal sword, Excalibur!

Knights and Ladies, your

Four of Scotland’s top folk singers recreate the fun days of the 60s & 70s Scottish Folk Club scene.

Join Fraser & Ian Bruce, Pete Clark and Gregor Lowrey for a great night out. Be ready for some serious sing along!

September Songs

Sun 04 September, £12.50 A magical mix of songs old and new from stage and screen, performed with their usual brand of humour by Pitlochry favourites, Linda Ormiston, James Nicol and Andrew Nicol.

Fiddlers’ Rally

Sun 11 September, £18.50 & £16.50 (under 16s: £10.00) Presented by the Rotary Club of Pitlochry .

The Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society - with special

Bar Snacks Available

guests and soloists - will raise the roof with 70 sets of strings. Expect a spectacular concert and a whole lot of energy!

Hotel California Sun 18 Sept, £20.00

We welcome back this terrific band - endorsed by original Eagles band members – for a fantastic concert performance of a brand new show about The Eagles. This night is sure to include special tributes to the late, great Glenn Frey.

Back to Bacharach

Sun 02 October, £22.50

Join us as we celebrate the music of the legend Burt Bacharach. This stunning shows features a trio of West End singers and a 10 piece band that will punch showbiz pizazz through the rooftops, playing hits like Alfie , What The World Needs Now, The Look Of Love, I Say A Little Prayer, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Walk On By, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Always Something There To Remind Me, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head . . .

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

Crevice Garden

Douglas Pavilion

Explorers was recently awarded the prestigious status of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden. In 2016, it will open its gates to visitors as one of 176 RHS Partner Gardens around the UK for the first time.

Described on Tripadvisor as “fascinating”, a “quiet haven”, an “interesting gem”, “beautiful”, “informative” and “well worth a visit”, this wonderful six acre woodland garden has continued 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 great Scottish Plant Hunters’ adventures and see the results of their efforts.

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

Garden Admission: £4.00 concessions available Family Ticket: £9.00

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Garden Tours

Bringing Explorers to life!

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

April-October: Sundays, 11.30am Additionally, June-September: Wednesdays, 11.30am Price: £5.00 includes Garden entry Concessions: £4.50

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In Search of the Blue Poppy: Bhutan

In Search of the Blue Poppy: Bhutan

This exhibition in the magnificent Douglas Pavilion features stunning photographic images captured by Julia Corden, modern day plant hunter, international botanical tour guide and Explorers Garden Manager.

Last Summer, Julia completed an expedition to the remote region of Eastern Bhutan, part funded by The Scottish Rock Garden Club. Julia and her fellow plant hunters were the first to visit this area since 1934, when Frank Ludlow and George Sherriff passed through on their way to collect over 500 plants from Tibet.

This exhibition features beautiful images of blue poppies (Meconopsis), local people and wild, exotic mountains from this remote country in the Himalayas.

The exhibition runs from 1st April to 1st November.

Entrance is free with Explorers entry.

Willow Weaving

Willow Weaving 17 & 18 September Price: ÂŁ135*

Time: 10.15am-4.30pm Trevor Leat has been weaving willow for over 30 years and is one of the UK’s foremost creators of willow sculptures. (www. trevorleat.co.uk) Join Trevor to learn how to create your own willow structure, such as a garden deer, a ball or a sheep! All skill levels welcome. If you own secateurs, please bring them with you. *Price includes enough willow for a medium sized structure.

More can be purchased from Trevor on the day if needed.

This workshop will take place in our Port na Craig Studios, which are adjacent to Fonab Castle Hotel and a short walk from the Theatre.

Julia Corden in Bhutan

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Active Arts

Our programme of practical creative workshops for adults features several

popular favourites. All workshops run from 10.30am to 4.30pm and are priced as follows: one day £50, two day £90 (unless otherwise stated) and include a soup and sandwich lunch, refreshments and basic materials.

Visual Arts Workshops

Our experienced artists and tutors each bring their own style and unique approach to drawing and painting in this much-in-demand series of workshops.

From Sketchbook to Painting 19 March In this inspiring one day workshop, you will learn how to make preliminary sketches and drawings then begin the process of developing them into acrylic paintings.

Drawing for all

Kate Kirby

Local artist and PFT tutor Kate Kirby is a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art. The stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire inspires her landscape and abstract paintings.

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23 & 24 April Discover the fun and excitement of starting to draw, in a workshop which will explore drawing in different media and styles.

Scottish Landscapes

12 & 13 September Inspired by the colour and drama of some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, you will learn the basic techniques of working in acrylics.

Jim Murdoch is a professional Associate of the Society of all Artists.

He has paintings in private collections all over the world and exhibits his work regularly here at PFT. www.jimart.co.uk

Introduction to Watercolours

15 & 16 August A perfect introduction to the world of watercolour painting. Learn all the basic skills and techniques you will need to get you started in this rewarding and fluid medium.

Autumn Watercolours

22 & 23 October In this workshop for all skill levels, you will learn how to capture the autumn hues seen from our River Room window in watercolours.

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David Brown

Digital Photography – in a day!

David Brown MBE is a professional photographer and tutor, with 22 years’ experience covering everything from war zones to weddings. www.dwbprophot.co.uk

This series of Sunday workshops is the perfect way to develop your skills in digital photography.

Introduction to Digital Photography

Further Developments 31 July

Covering basic people photography, from location and composition, using light and fill-in flash, to lenses and the basics of Photoshop, this workshop will take your digital photography skills a stage further.

Fondant Cake Decorating for Beginners 20 March

The ideal starting point for cake decorating. Try your hand at creating your own spring time cake topper as you learn all the basic skills, hints and tips you will need to create perfect results every time.

Landscapes

29 May & 28 August

Are you struggling with your Compact, Bridge or DSLR camera? With a mixture of theory and practice, you will soon master its manual controls and functions.

16 October

After visiting a local scenic spot to capture its beauty, you’ll return indoors to examine, discuss and process results. Please come prepared for Scotland’s Autumn weather!

Cake Decorating

All workshops have limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment.

When booking, please ensure that you provide a contact number, the name of the person(s) attending and an email address.

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PFT Supporters

Fabulous stage sets, sumptuous costumes, real hair wigs, the most imaginative directors, designers, stage staff - and the very best acting (and singing) talent

available: all these help to make your theatre experience at PFT stand out, head and shoulders, above those offered by most other UK theatres.

To enable us to keep putting the highest quality musical and drama productions on the PFT stage all year round, we need to raise £300,000 annually. Can you lend your generous support? By giving each year, you will become a closer part of what we do, knowing it is because of you that the Theatre in the Hills will continue to flourish.

You can:

• Be a Friend at £40 per year per individual

• Donate through the Festival Circle each year from £50

• Join The John Stewart Society from £1,500 per year Don’t forget to Gift Aid it!

The John Stewart Society

For those who wish to support our work at a higher level, to contribute to the development of PFT’s reputation for excellence and to help shape its future.

Support starts from £1,500. Contact Annie Hibberd, our Fundraising Manager, to learn more. 01796 484638 or email annie.hibberd@pitlochryfestivaltheatre. com

the benefits of a Supporters’ Card. Just tick the box or ask at Box Office.

Each Cardholder can enjoy: • Exclusive events and offers

• Discounts on theatre tickets

• 10% off gifts in the theatre shop or Just The Ticket • 10% off restaurant and café bar purchases

PFT Supporters’ Events

There are regular, exclusive evening events just for our Supporters, inclucling dinner, a talk from the Artistic Director and the chance to meet the cast and crew after curtain down. £60 per person.

Carousel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 July

This Happy Breed. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 August Hard Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 September

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Full name of donor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Full address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Complete the Gift Aid declaration to boost your donation by 25p for every £1 given.

Gift Aid is reclaimed by PFT from the tax you pay for the current tax year.

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference. I want to Gift Aid this donation and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years.

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Please let PFT know if: 1. You change your name or address | 2. You no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and capital gains | 3. You wish to cancel this declaration

I would like to be contacted about:

Dedication Plaques - In memory of a special person, a shared enjoyment of PFT, or in celebration of a special event, you can choose to have a plaque on our new picture wall in the foyer. Each plaque is unique and comes in one of three sizes (Large: £1500, Medium: £1000 or Small: £500). You can also select which PFT production you would like your plaque to be connected with.

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

Legacies - if you are considering including PFT in your Will, we can send you a leaflet to make this an easy task.

I would be happy to be sent PFT brochures and newsletters I would prefer not to receive PFT publications

Please return this form to Annie Hibberd, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5DR

The Scotsman

Pyrenees, 2015

The Times

The Herald

“Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a fantastic choice for any group on a tour of Scotland”

CoachTours UK, Feb 2015

The Herald

The Times

Musical Theatre Review The Scotsman A Little Night Music, 2015

Groups Guide & Offers

One of the reasons that a visit to Pitlochry Festival Theatre makes such a great outing is that we’ve designed special offers just for Groups. Our dedicated Groups Manager and Box Office team will help you with your booking. Of course, if you have any special requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to tailor a day to suit you!

Group (8+) Offers

• Save £7.50 per ticket if you book and pay for your Group trip before 15 April • Enjoy £2.50 off per ticket on all plays and musicals

• Save 20% off your second booking if you come back to see a second show this year

• Enjoy 20% off the cost of your group’s train or coach travel • School Groups: £7.50 per pupil (1 teacher per 10 pupils goes free)

Group discounts apply to all performances except Saturday nights, previews, and Band 1 seats. Unless otherwise stated, Group bookings require a 25% deposit one month from the date of booking with the balance due 21 days before the production.

Make it your Day

From helping with seating, tickets and transport, to organising backstage tours and talks, our aim is to ensure you receive the best help and advice. Call Box Office today on 01796 484626 to discuss your Group’s ticketing requirements.

Feast at the Festival

Whether you’re here to enjoy a matinée or evening performance, we offer something to suit everyone, from quick snacks to our very special pre-theatre dinner, which is specific to each show.

What’s more, we can cater for groups of up to 80. Choose from: Soup & Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.95 Light Lunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9.95 Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £14.00 Afternoon Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.50 High Tea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £12.00 Pre-Theatre dinner from . . . . . . . . . £22.95

01796 484626 | PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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Fun & Games for 5-9 Year Olds

Arts and Crafts • Puzzles • Challenges • Treasure hunts • Messy • sessions!

Price: £3.50 per session | Sessions run every day (Mon to Fri) from 10.30am to 12noon and take place in PFT’s Community Education studios next to Fonab Castle Hotel. Check our website for full details. Register your child(ren) today!

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

Welcoming • Relaxing • Great Service

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

Coming to see a Wednesday or Saturday matinée performance of Scrooge - The Musical couldn’t be easier.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has teamed up with award-winning Rabbie’s Small Group Tours to transport you to the show.

£20.00 return per person from Perth and Stirling.

£25.00 return per person from Glasgow or Edinburgh

Call PFT’s Box Office today for full details or go online to find out full information about departure times and locations.

Pine Trees Hotel Enjoy the peace & tranquillity of this former Victorian Mansion. • Pre-Theatre dinner is available Pine Trees has 29 comfortable, well appointed rooms including ground floor rooms and suites, all non-smoking.

The hotel is located just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Pitlochry but it is secluded in its own gardens and woodland, home to deer and red squirrels.

There is ample private parking within the grounds.

Savour the dining experience in our “Garden Restaurant” with fine food & wines whilst enjoying spectacular views. Then relax by the log fire and treat yourself to a “wee dram” from our large selection of malt whiskies.

from 5.45pm

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

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

ROOMS FROM £85 PER PERSON PER NIGHT Including Bed, Breakfast, Pre Theatre Dinner & Transport to/from the Theatre. T&Cs apply Minimum three night stay

West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EQ

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

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Contemporary Bed and Breakfast Centrally Located in Pitlochry

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

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

“Shopping as it should be”

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BIRCHWOOD HOTEL

Relax, unwind and enjoy memorable hospitality in elegant surroundings minutes from the centre of Pitlochry and the Festival Theatre.

Pre-theatre dinner.

Free wifi and Parking.

2 East Moulin Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5DW

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On line booking: www.birchwoodhotel.co.uk

165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QL C O U R T YA R D

Tel: 01796 472478 craigatinhouse.co.uk

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A warm Scottish welcome & friendly service await you at The Townhouse Aberfeldy.

Relax, take some time and enjoy our newly refurnished hotel, restaurant and bar. 14 en-suite bedrooms, stunning views of the surrounding hills and inimitable Perthshire scenery. Off street parking and free wi-fi throughout.

Our Upstairs Restaurant and Bar

serving food Thursday to Monday evenings, 5.30pm - 8.30pm Booking Recommended - Tel: 01887 829 995

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

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DUNDARACH HOTEL PITLOCHRY

is celebrating 28 successful years of theatre breaks!

Special Offer

Stay 3 nights or more with us and receive a complimentary ticket to...

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

(Monday to Thursday and printed terms apply) To book please contact us by phone, email or post

Your favourite hotel in Pitlochry for Theatre breaks

The Pitlochry Dundarach Hotel is a splendid Victorian mansion set amid grounds, with a fine outlook over the stunning Perthshire hills and countryside. Family owned and managed with a focus on personal service and attention to detail. Built in the 1860's, the hotel continues to attract those in search of rest, relaxation and comfort. Delicious food and wine, free Wi Fi, private parking.

PITLOCHRY DUNDARACH HOTEL Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5DJ

01796 472862 • www.dundarach.co.uk • mail@dundarach.co.uk

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Contemporary country house style in a quiet, elevated position in central Pitlochry.

Stunning panoramic views of Highland Perthshire. 12 en-suite bedrooms.

Comfortable guest lounges with log fires. Fine dining in our AA two rosette restaurant.

Pre-theatre dining and theatre transport available. Free wifi throughout.

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Our new exhibition tells the story of “Cairngorm Gems�

Jewellery and design using smoky quartz Cairngorm stones

Audio/guided tours of 12 period rooms

Pitlochry’s family run lochside location

GREEN PARK THE

HOTEL Awarded ‘Scottish Hotel of the Year ~ 2015’

by The Good Hotel Guide

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

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

Join us for Pre-theatre dinner.

Theatre Ticket Offer

Complement your visit to the theatre with a stay at The Green Park.

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

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