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Pitlochry
Festival Theatre www.pitlochry.org.uk
01796 484626
By the banks of the River Tummel, their theatre has most beautiful setting.
You can take in two different plays on the same day where you see * Pitlochry
is about 2hrs easy drive from Edinburgh + has lots of hotels and B+Bs.
When theatre is open Restaurant booking advised 01796 484626 for dinner
also Bar and Coffee Bar. EdinburghGuide Pitlochry
Festival Theatre Page with info on theatre and area and last four
seasons's reviews 2001 - 4.
With six major productions the 2005 Summer Season runs from 29 April
to 22 October.
They have a winter programme of talks, workshops and concerts, centering
around weekends, which will be announced in October.
A Woman of
No Importance - Pitlochry Theatre Company - Lady Hunstanton's having
a house party and her protege Gerald Arbuthnot is there, but his morther
has a secret one which could destroy them both but Lord Illingworth's
job offer means she has to take action.
Review - Pulled
up short by the real emotional drama.
Runs in rep from 29 April to 21 Oct.
12 May at 8pm, 13 May at 2pm & 8pm.
19 May at 8pm, 20 May* at 2pm, 27May* at 8pm.
2 June at 8pm, 6 June at 8pm, 9 June at 8pm, 15 June at 8pm, 19
June at 8pm, 24 June* at 8pm, 29 June at 8pm.
6 July at 8pm, 14 July* at 8pm, 20 July at 8pm, 28 July at 8pm,
31 July at 8pm.
5 Aug* at 2pm, 10 Aug at 8pm, 18 Aug at 8pm, 26 Aug* at 2pm, 30
Aug at 2pm.
7 Sep at 8pm, 12 Sep*at 8pm, 13 Sep* at 2pm, 20 Sept* at 8pm, 25
Sept at 8pm, 30 Sept* at 2pm.
7 Oct* at 8pm. 13 Oct at 8pm and final performance on 20 Oct
at 8pm.
Summer Lightning - Pitlochry Theatre Company - Lord Emsworth's
prizewinning pig disappears, his secretary's falls in love with his niece
while his brother is writing memoir of his misspent youth. A dramatisation
by Giles Havergal of P.G. Wodehouse's gloriously funny novel.
Review - Assured
adaptation, slick, assured production.
Runs in rep 18 May - 21 Oct.
18 May* at 2pm and 8pm, 20 May* at 8pm, 26 May at 8pm..
3 June* at 2pm, 7 June* at 2pm, 10 June* at 8pm, 14 June* at 8pm,
17 June* at 2pm, 22 June at 8pm, 26 June at 8pm.
1 July* at 8pm, 5 July* at 8pm, 8 July* at 2pm, 15 July* at 2pm,
19 July* at 8pm, 22 July* at 8pm, 27 July at 8pm.
2 August* at 8pm, 5 Aug* at 8pm, 8 Aug at 8pm, 9 Aug* at 2pm, 14
Aug at 8pm, 19 Aug* at 2pm, 26 Aug* at 8pm, 31 Aug* at 8pm.
5 September at 8pm, 6 Sept* at 2pm, 13 Sept* at 8pm, 18 Sept at
8pm, 23 Sept* at 2pm, 30 Sept* at 8pm.
10 October at 8pm, 12 Oct* at 8pm, 16 Oct at 8pm, and final performance
21 Oct* at 2pm.
Man Of The Moment - Pitlochry Theatre Company - Scottish Premiere
of the award winning Alan Ayckbourn black comedy about a have a go hero
and the crook he foiled. !7 years later the ex-crook's a Chat show host
and the hero's double glazing. Enter an ambitious TV journalist who wants
to reunite the two at the ex-crook's Spanish villa.
Review - Right
on the button.
Runs in rep 25 May to 18 Oct.
25 May* at 2pm & 8pm, 27 May* at 2pm.
7 June* at 8pm, 10 June* at 2pm, 13 June at 8pm, 14 June at 2pm,
16June at 8pm, 21June* at 8pm, 24 June* at 2pm, 28 June * at 2pm, 30 June
at 8pm.
3 July at 8pm, 8 July* at 8pm, 17 July at 8pm, 22 July* at 2pm,
25 July at 8pm, 26 July* at 2pm.
4 August at 8pm, 9 Aug* at 8pm, 12 Aug* at 8pm, 15 Aug at 8pm,
16 Aug* at 2pm, 24 Aug* at 8pm, 30 Aug* at 8pm, 31 Aug* at 2pm.
4 September at 8pm, 9 Sept* at 2pm, 16 Sept* at 8pm, 22 Sept at
8pm, 28 Sept* at 8pm.
3 October at 8pm, 4 Oct* at 2pm, 11 Oct* at 8pm, 12 Oct at 2pm,
17 Oct at 8pm and final performance 18 Oct* at 2pm.
Chimneys - Pitlochry Theatre Company - The European premiere of
Agatha Christie's "lost play" that was first produced in Canada
in 2003. Set in 1926 in England as a Balkan state's oil are discovered
and HMG organises a secrete meeting at the great English country house
The Chimneys with the heir to the throne of Herzoslovakia.
Review - Captures
the spirit of Christie.
Run in Rep from 1 June to 19 Oct.
1 June* at 2pm & 8pm, 5 June at 8pm, 8 June at 8pm, 12 June
at 8pm, 17June* at 8pm, 20 June at 2pm, 21 June at 2pm, 23 June at 8pm,
28 June* at 8pm..
1 July* at 2pm, 4 July at 8pm, 5 July* at 8pm, 7 July at 8pm, 15
July* at 8pm, 21 July at 8pm, 26 July* at 8pm, 29 July* at 8pm.
1 August at 8pm, 2 August* at 2pm, 7 Aug at 8pm, 12 Aug* at 2pm,
16 Aug* at 8pm, 19 Aug* at 8pm, 25 Aug at 8pm.
2 September* at 8pm, 8 Sept at 8pm, 14 Sept* at 8pm, 19 Sept at
8pm, 20 Sept* at 2pm, 27 Aug* at 8pm, 28 Aug* at 2pm..
2 October at 8pm, 7 Oct* at 2pm, 14 Oct* at 8pm, 18 Oct* at 8pm,
and final performance 19 Oct* at 2pm.
The Grapes
Of Wrath - Pitlochry Theatre Company - John Steinbeck's novel adapted
by Frank Galati. In the Great Depression three generations of the Joads
have to take to route 66 to go to California, refugees in their own country.
Run in Rep from 13 July to 21 Oct..
13 July at 8pm, 14 July* at 2pm, 18 July at 8pm, 19 July* at 2pm,
24 July at 8pm, 29 July* at 2pm.
3 August at 8pm, 11 Aug at 8pm, 12 Aug* at 2pm, 17 Aug at 8pm,
28 Aug at 8pm.
2 September* at 2pm, 9 Sept* at 8pm, 15 Sept at 8pm, 21 Sept at
8pm, 26 Sept at 8pm, 27 Sept* at 2pm.
4 October* at 2pm, 9 Oct at 8pm, 14 Oct* at 2pm and final performance
21 Oct* at 8pm.
Hamlet: The Actors' Cut - Pitlochry Theatre Company - This is the
version published by some Shakespeare's own actors, about half the length
of epic we are used to this First Quarto edition is fresh, fast and accessible
and full of changes. A rare chance to see a production of this striped
down play.
Run in Rep from 23 Aug to 19 Oct.
23 August at 2pm, 24 Aug* at 2pm, 29 Aug at 8pm.
1 September at 8pm, 6 Sept* at 8pm, 11 Sept at 8pm, 16 Sept* at
2pm, 23 Sept* at 8pm, 29 Sept at 8pm..
5 October at 8pm, 10 Oct at 8pm, 11 Oct* at 2pm and final performance
19 Oct* at 8pm.
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Dundee
Rep www.dundeerep.co.uk
01382 223530
Tay Square 7 mins walk to train station Scotland's only permanent ensemble
company producing varied and excellent theatre. EdinburghGuide page on
Dundee Rep
Good Restaurant, Het Theatercafé, and bar worth booking table before
going. Modern theatre no performances on Sundays.
James Brining and Dominic Hill are the artistic team who
have succeeded Hamish Glen at Dundee.
Check out their website for details of events.
Caird Hall Dundee 01382
434940 A venue for Music which very ocassionally has theatre.
Whitehall Theatre website
01382 322684
12 Bellfielld St DD1 5JA Mix of amateur and occassional touring productions
at this venue
Contact theatre for details of productions.
The Space Website.
01382 834 934.
A dedicated space for the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance at Dundee
College which has occassional performances.
Perth Theatre
Website
BO 01738 621031
187 High Street Perth Good pre theatre meals in the theatrically modernised
bar, cafe and restaurant.
Check out their
website for details of other events.
The Byre Theatre www.byretheatre.com
01334 475000 Abbey Street or down lane from South Street
The new theatre's now equiped with 2 theatre spaces, a main stage and
a studio. There's also the new Byre Cafe-Bar open 7 days with bar, self
and table service eating spaces. Well designed in a beautiful setting.
Good for all with excellent sight lines and access.
Check out their website for details of their production of The Twits which
opens on 14 July and for the rest of their programme.
macRobert
website
01786 466666 University of Stirling Campus 10mins from train station
by bus/taxi.
Has three new spaces the Main Theatre, a theatre designed with childern
in mind and a dedicated cinema which has extensive showings see website
for film details. There's also a Cafe Bar and the Treehouse, a space for
3 - 16 year olds which has supervised arts activities.
Let's Dance 2006 - Monument Dance Centre - More than 600 dancers from
Stirling and around of all ages.
24 & 25 June at various times contact Box Office for details.
Fabulous Feet - The Dance Academy - A range of dance styles from this
school's pupils.
1 July at 7:15pm.
Check out their website for details of other events.
Albert Halls
01786 473 544 Venue in centre of Stirling
Call for details
Tolbooth website
01786 274 000 A new fine venue in centre of Stirling near the castle.
Mainly a music venue but does have occassional theatre event. Has a cafe
and excellent restaurant. Call for programme.
Adam
Smith Theatre website
01592 412929
Bennochy Road 5 mins from train station by foot, Train 35 mins from Edinburgh
There are films on at this venue too. A good mixed programme from a manager
with an eye for quality.
Jungle Book
20 & 21 July at 7:30pm.
Smokey Joe's Cafe.
28 & 29 July at 7:30pm.
Kids On Stage 2006
5 August at 2:00pm.
Pam Ayres: In Her Own Words.
12 August at 7:30pm.
ShowStoppers 2006!
25 & 26 August at 7:30pm.
Rikki and Me - The Comedy Unit - An affectionate dramatisation
of Rikki Fulton with Tony Roper as Rikki.
28 - 30 Sept at 7.30pm.
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Mull Little Theatre - Website.
01688 302828
In the north of a beautiful Island in the Inner Hebrides - Mull. (Iona,
St Columba's Isle is off the western tip of Mull.) This well established
theatre, the only rurally based revenue funded theatre in Scotland, produced
2 plays last season on the island as well as having various visiting companies
and toured Kidnapped on the mainland. Reviews
and more Info on the company. Box Office 01688 302828. on Tobermory's
harbour front. The last season in Mull Theatre's wee venue, Mull Little
Theatre at Devaig.
ART - Mull Theatre Company - Yasmina Reza's award winning play translated
by Christopher Hampton about art, and male friendship. At Mull Little Theatre
until 27 August.
26 May - 6 Sep with performances on 26, 28 - 31 May, 4- 8, 26 - 28
June, 4 -& 5, 16 - 17, 23 - 25, 30 & 31 July, 1, 6 & 7, 14 &
15, 20 & 21, 25 & 27 August and on 5 Sept at Dervaig Village Hall
and on 6 Sep at Bunessan Hall All at 8pm.
OLD HERBACEOUS - Mull Theatre Company - Bert's a head gardener with
horticultural and culinary tips in this revival of a favourite mull theatre
play with Robert Paterson reprising his role. Written by Reginald Arkell
and adapted by Alfred Shaughnessy. At Mull Little Theatre.
14 June - 3 July with performances on 15 - 16, 19 - 23, 25 - 30 June
and 2 & 3 July. All at 8pm.
MACBETH - Mull Theatre Company - William Shakespeare's Scottish play
in Mull Theatre's 2006 production has a non-specific time and place setting,
emphasising its universal and contemporary impact. At Mull Little Theatre.
10 July - 29 Aug with performances on 10 & 11, 12 & 13, 18
-21, 26 - 28 July, 2 - 4 8 - 10, 16 - 18, 22 - 24, and 28 & 29 August.
All at 8pm.
EGG - Mull Theatre Company - Fiona Colliss in her show Egg. Red's
mission is to protect two eggs that are bound for Earth in a spaceship.
She does her best to keep the eggs happy, but sometimes gets carried away
and things don't go to plan! Suitable for all ages. At Mull Little Theatre.
5 July - 6 Aug with performances on 5, 12, 16, 19, 21, 26, 28 July
and 2 & 6 August. All at 3pm.
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His
Majesty's Theatre - ww.hmtheatre.com
01224 641122.
Commercial theatre which has a mix of touring productions and amateur productions.
His Majesty's Aberdeen has been refurbished and reopened in Autummn 2005.
See website for details.
Lemon Tree - www.lemontree.org
01224 642230
5 West North Street, AB24 5AT Arts Venue with music and theatre events,
playwriting workshops, youth theatre and other artistic events.
For future events check out their website.
Aberdeen Arts Centre -
01224 641122.
33 King Street.
Into The Woods - In-house Productions - Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's
musical.
27 - 30 July at 7:30pm
Eden Court Theatre - www.eden-court.co.uk
01463 234 234.
On the banks of river Ness. Presently being refurbished, performances taking
place in in various venues.
Phone theatre for more details of their programme.
Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre - www.eastgatearts.com
01721 725777
A new venue opened in March 2004 with a cafe, varied and very good programme
of performing arts including high quality touring productions and exhibitions,
films to come. About an hour from Edinburgh by car or Bus (62).
Phone theatre for more details of their programme or visit the web site.
BOWHILL
THEATRE website at
Bowhill 3 miles outside Selkirk. Small intimate theatre in the Victorian
game larder of Bowhill House. Also with an well designed exhibition on
James Hogg the Ettrick Shepherd and writer. Country Park open May - August.
House open in July.
Phone 01750 22204 to book or email
to get full programme and opening times and to book for recommended simple
but tasty supper after performances.
Carlops Hall - website
.
The Village Hall on the main road through the village is increasing getting
a good selection of touring theatre companies to visit. For tickets phone
01968 660388 or by email
link off the Carlops Village website.
Next month Theatre for Rest
of Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the
information presented in these pages, no responsibility can be accepted
for any errors or omissions.
Theatre Editor, Thelma Good's e-mail is thelma@edinburghguide.com
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