The theatre within the hills, Pitlochry Festival has introduced a vibrant season of theatrical highlights.
Beginning with a brand new play: 9-17 May
STUDIO
Presented by Byre Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre
WATER COLOUR
by Milly Sweeney
Winner of the St Andrews Playwriting Award
Esme is at an all-time low, struggling along with her research and her artwork. She finds herself standing on the railing of one of many bridges that crosses the Clyde, which ends up in an opportunity encounter with a boy who adjustments her life without end. A boy who she could by no means see once more. Could Esme now lastly discover the street to restoration, therapeutic, and self-acceptance?
Meanwhile, Harris is flourishing. He is lastly shifting out of his mum’s home and beginning a brand new job in a high-end restaurant kitchen. One evening, while strolling house from work, he sees a lady about to do one thing terrible. A lady who he could by no means see once more. If Harris have been to wrestle along with his psychological well being, who could be there for him? Would his mates take him critically?
Water Colour is a narrative about connection, psychological sickness, and opening your self as much as the world.
30 May – 14 June
STUDIO
A co-production between Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Firebrand Theatre Company in affiliation with Dr Kerri Andrews
NAN SHEPHERD: NAKED AND UNASHAMED
by Richard Baron and Ellie Zeegen
Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed returns following its large success at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in 2024. Award-winning Firebrand’s richly entertaining, humorous, and shifting play uncovers the extraordinary, unconventional girl behind the glamorous portrait on the Scottish five-pound notice.
Directed by Richard Baron, whose earlier Pitlochry Festival Theatre productions embody Chicago, The Last Witch and Heritage.
Spiced with poetry, humour and romance, the play reveals the untold story of how Nan Shepherd’s experiences as creator, instructor, hillwalker, and lover helped form Scotland’s current literary historical past; whereas additionally fixing the thriller of why the manuscript of her ground-breaking masterpiece, The Living Mountain, lay forgotten in a drawer for over 30 years.
JUNE
18 June-27 September
MAIN AUDITORIUM
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Blackpool Grand Theatre manufacturing
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Step into the electrifying world of Nineteen Fifties Rydell High School and comply with the whirlwind romance between new woman Sandy Dumbrowski and fashionable man Danny Zuko, who discover their summer season love challenged by the pressures of teenage life.
Join Sandy, Danny, and the remainder of Rydell High as they navigate the trials and tribulations of highschool with their respective cliques—the sassy Pink Ladies and the greaser gang Burger Palace Boys—including loads of laughs, drama, and unforgettable musical moments alongside the way in which. With iconic songs like Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin,’ and You’re the One that I Want, this high-energy present guarantees a nostalgic journey stuffed with rock ‘n’ roll aptitude.
Bursting with a vibrant, dynamic, and gifted firm that seize the essence of teenage exuberance, riot and younger love, this new model of the timeless basic is informed with grit and verve capturing the idealism of the fifties, their desires, needs, and the journey of self-discovery.
Grease is among the world’s hottest musicals, and this recent tackle the story is certain to be the one that you really want!
NEW PLAY
24 June – 11 September
THE STUDIO
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production
THIS IS A GIFT
By Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir
If you might have one want, what would it not be?
Zoe is about to move off to school, assuming she’s received the grades. Dad’s gilding enterprise is struggling however they don’t discuss that. Summer is right here and every thing is about to alter. Hopefully.
When Silvain passes out towards their door, Zoe and Dad take him in and take excellent care of him. A easy act of kindness that has surprising penalties. As a token of his gratitude, Silvain’s buddy, Dennis, affords Dad a want. But all needs include a worth. Gold doesn’t glitter. Gold simply blinds.
An exploration of sophistication, care, and penalties This is a Gift by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir is a contemporary tackle the Midas fable set in Leith.
One of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 37 performs and longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, has its world premiere.
NEW ADAPTATION
27 June – 25 September
MAIN AUDITORIUM
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Derby Theatre Production
THE GREAT GATSBY
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Adapted by Elizabeth Newman /Directed by Sarah Brigham
Set in the summertime of 1922, this gripping story unfolds within the West Egg district of Long Island. Nick Carraway has moved from the Midwest and shortly meets his neighbour the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish events each evening in his opulent mansion to entertain the wealthy and well-known. A self-made millionaire with a mysterious previous, Gatsby is determined to reunite along with his misplaced love, Daisy Buchanan.
A bond kinds between Nick and Gatsby, revealing a poignant story of unfulfilled desires and the relentless pursuit of an unimaginable happiness. As the narrative progresses, we witness Gatsby’s passionate quest for Daisy, entangled with themes of affection, betrayal, and the American Dream. Daisy, torn between Gatsby and her husband Tom, a person of wealth and infidelity, faces heart-wrenching selections that culminate in a tragic finale.
This new adaptation brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic characters and vivid imagery to life set towards the backdrop of the glitzy and glamorous Jazz Age.
One of literature’s most enduring masterpieces, The Great Gatsby captures a world the place desires are grand, but fleeting, and each second is a step in direction of an inevitable reckoning.
JULY
NEW MUSICAL
9 July – 16 August
THE STUDIO
A Capital Theatres and Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production
NESSIE
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shonagh Murray
Dramaturgy by Tania Azevedo
On the scenic banks of Loch Ness lies the city of Bruachness, a spot steeped in thriller and folklore, the place the residents stay in cautious awe of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, believed to carry misfortune to those that glimpse it. Tales abound of torn fishing nets, capsized boats, and a haunting fog that marks the Monster’s presence. But every thing adjustments when a younger biologist named Mara encounters the Monster—who prefers to be referred to as Nessa, thanks very a lot—and survives to inform the story.
As information of Nessa spreads, Bruachness is swept right into a whirlwind of Monster Mania. Tourists flock to the city, wanting to catch a glimpse of the fabled creature. Amidst the rising frenzy, a mysterious mist descends, and a sinister plot unfolds on the native hydro plant. It’s as much as Mara, Nessa, and their aquatic associates to safeguard the loch and its inhabitants. Along the way in which, they could even uncover the key of Nessa’s origins.
Nessie is a fascinating Scottish musical that celebrates bravery, the power of friendship and the braveness to comply with one’s personal coronary heart.
11 July – 26 September
MAIN AUDITORIUM
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre manufacturing
THE 39 STEPS
By Arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the film by Alfred Hitchcock
This fast-paced, theatrical adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s basic movie takes you into the world of espionage, intrigue, and slapstick comedy. The 39 Steps masterfully combines a gripping spy thriller with an uproarious comedy, creating an unforgettable expertise.
The story follows the dashing Richard Hannay, who finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a mysterious plot after an opportunity encounter with a phenomenal spy. When she is immediately murdered in his condo, Hannay is framed and compelled to go on the run. With the police sizzling on his path and a harmful spy organisation referred to as ‘The 39 Steps’ on his heels, Hannay races throughout Britain to clear his identify and save the nation from a sinister conspiracy.
With ingenious staging and 4 gifted actors taking part in over 150 characters, switching roles and costumes at breakneck pace, this whirlwind bodily comedy guarantees an unforgettable expertise.
This fast-paced and comedic tour-de-force brings a beloved basic story to life in probably the most surprising and pleasant methods.
25 July – 27 September
MAIN AUDITORIUM
A Pitlochry Festival Theatre manufacturing
SUNSHINE ON LEITH
A Musical written by Stephen Greenhorn
Featuring the songs of The Proclaimers
New Musical Arrangements by David Shrubsole
Due to fashionable demand, this uplifting and shifting musical with unforgettable songs by The Proclaimers returns to thrill audiences. Set towards the colourful backdrop of Edinburgh, this touching story follows the lives of two troopers, Davy and Ally, returning house from Afghanistan. As they return to civilian life, they need to navigate love, household, and the seek for objective.
Davy reunites along with his childhood sweetheart, Yvonne, whereas Ally rekindles his romance with Davy’s sister, Liz. Their relationships are examined by the challenges of readjusting to on a regular basis routines and the secrets and techniques they carry from their time overseas. Amidst the enjoyment and struggles, they rediscover the power of household bonds and the ability of affection.
Filled with beloved hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Letter from America, and Sunshine on Leith, this musical captures the essence of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of the human coronary heart. With fascinating performances, dynamic choreography, and a heartfelt narrative, Sunshine on Leith guarantees an evening of emotional highs and unforgettable music.
Come and expertise this joyous musical celebrating life, love, and residential lifting your coronary heart and leaving you buzzing its infectious tunes lengthy after the curtain falls.
AUGUST
29 August – 24 September
THE STUDIO
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production
A TOAST FAE THE LASSIES
Written by John Binnie
Musical Arrangements and Additional Music by Alyson Orr
Poetry and Songs by Robert Burns
It is January 25, 1797, within the quiet graveyard of Dumfries, and Agnes Burns is remembering her lately departed son, Robert Burns. Her solemn go to is interrupted by an surprising encounter with Jean Armour, Robert’s widow, and mom to his 9 youngsters. The two ladies, certain by a shared historical past and unresolved tensions, conflict as they arrive face-to-face.
Unbeknownst to them, a mysterious determine watches from the shadows – Clarinda, Burns’ muse, and soulmate, who has introduced a dram to honour her beloved Rabbie. Each girl remembers the ploughman poet in her personal distinct approach, and thru his songs they recount their tales.
This dynamic new musical play explores the lifetime of Robert Burns by means of the views of the three ladies who knew him finest. It highlights how these often-overlooked figures formed the legacy and contributed to the artwork of Scotland’s best poet.
Featuring Burns’ timeless songs and poetry, together with My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose, Ae Fond Kiss, and Auld Lang Syne, A Toast Fae the Lassies invitations you to expertise the primary Burns Night like by no means earlier than.
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