Perth Concert and Perth Theatre Reopen With A Full Autumn Programme

Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatrea??will finally reopen to audiences this autumn after their COVID-imposed closure with a full programme of concerts,a??theatrea??and community activities, including Perth'sa??much loveda??family panto!a??Truly offering something for everyone, the venue reopenings mark a major step forward in their return to normality.

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Thea??classicala??seasona??gets up and runninga??in Perth Concert Halla??witha??Scottish Opera'sa??staging of Mozart'sa??Cosi fana??Tuttea??on Saturday 11 September.a??Severala??of the soloists who wowed the crowd at Perth'sa??Live and Unlocked Summer Festivala??on the Perth Concert Hall Plazaa??this summera??willa??performa??the glorious music of Mozarta??ina??thisa??effervescenta??anda??fast-paceda??comica??opera.a??

Further classicala??highlights in Perth Concert Hall include the return of the Perth Concert Series with Scotland's top orchestras; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chambera??Orchestraa??and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.a??Dunedin Consort perform Monteverdi madrigals on themes of love and war.a??Red Note Ensemblea??take upa??a residencya??in the halla??around the music of Jamesa??Dillon.a??Two rising classical guitar stars, Tim Beattie and Scotland's Sean Shibea??offer thrilling recitals.a??Pianista??Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, the latest of the fabulous Kanneh- Mason family performs Bach, Mozart, Scriabin and Liszt.a??

The first main stage show in Perth Theatre isa??The Signalmana??which runsa??from Saturday 25 Septembera??until Saturday 2 October. First seen ata??A Play A Pie and A Pint, the award-winning show about the personala??tragedya??behind the Tay Bridge disaster stars local actor Tom McGovern and is directed bya??former Perth Theatre artistic directora??Ken Alexander.a??a??

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The theatre season continues witha??aa??new Perth Theatre production of Molière's classic comedya??Don Juana??ina??October. Reminding audiences of the days of Joan Knight when Molière was aa??regulara??crowd-pleasing favourite, the mischievous mash-up of greed, passion and playing the field is just as relevant for 21sta??century audiences as it has ever been.a??The National Theatre of Scotland'sa??The Enemya??-a??a uniquely Scottish and contemporary take on Henrik Ibsen's timeless work - tours to the theatre in November.a??a??

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Perth's much-loved panto dame Barrie Hunter returns as one half of an utterly hilarious ugly sister double acta??in Perth Theatre's family pantoa??Cinderellaa??running throughout the festive season.a??

In-person workshops for young people and adults kick off in Septembera??with the return ofa??Perth Youth Theatre,a??Glee,a??Horsecrossa??Voicesa??anda??Let's Dancea??in addition to specialista??groupsa??Dance for Parkinson'sa??anda??Vocala??Chord.a??Thea??Sainteesa??on Stagea??collaboration with St Johnstone FC to create a production around the role of the club in the citya??continuesa??with an in-person version of thea??sell-outa??Team Talksa??throughout the autumn.a??Fun Palacesa??- the interactive festival of everyday creativity anda??skills to sharea??will return as an in-person eventa??in the first weekend ofa??October after last year's online event.a??

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Musical highlights from the Perth Concert Hall programme include classic rock from Jethroa??Tulla??and Richard Thomson, and chart toppersa??Dr Hook starring Dennis Locorriere. Scottish favouritesa??include a long-awaiteda??Dela??Amitria??gig, a welcome return froma??Deacon Blue anda??the launch ofa??Weta??Weta??Wet'sa??The Journeya??tour.a??There's classic folk from Andy Irvine and Paul Brady, soul and funk from The Average White Band and well-known country tunes from The Legends of American Country.a??Beyond the Barricadea??anda??The Chicago Blues Brothers:a??A Night at the Moviesa??will entertain witha??songs from thea??world ofa??musical theatre.a??a??

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The music goes on in Perth Theatre's Joan Knight Studio with morea??intimate gigs from topa??Scotsa??folk actsa??Taliska??and Kris Drever, local country, rock and soul band The Newa??Madridsa??and energetic bluegrass from Southern Fried favourites Flats and Sharps.a??

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Thea??hilariousa??comedy line-up featuresa??Gary Meikle, Katherine Ryan, Jimeoin, Janey Godley, Adama??Kaya??anda??Daniela??Sloss.a??a??

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Astronaut Tim Peake shares spectaculara??stories about hisa??spacea??explorations anda??"the world's greatest living explorer" Sira??Ranulpha??Fiennesa??sheds fascinating light on some of his greatest adventures.a??a??

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Christmasa??in Perth Concert Hall isa??wrapped up witha??festive favourites includinga??Abbamania,a??Aa??Fairytalea??of New York - Coming Home for Christmasa??anda??Phil Cunningham'sa??Christmas Songbook.a??Dunedin Consort bring the sound of Christmas with their renowned performance ofa??Handel's powerful and atmospherica??Messiaha??and Nicola Benedetti joins the Scottish Chamber Orchestra fora??an evening ofa??enduring classics from the violin repertoire.a??a??

Many community groups including Perth Film Society, Perth Symphony Orchestra and Perth Choral Society are also preparing their return to the venues.

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Nick Williams, chief executive of Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre said:a??

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"I know I speak for the whole team when I say that we area??thrilled to be welcoming audiences back into the venues.a??We've achieved more than I ever thought possible in staying connected with our communities during the lasta??17 months, but nothing beats thea??shareda??energy and atmospherea??of live performance. It's been a long hard journey to get to this point, buta??we are looking forward toa??thea??future with a sense of positivity and excitement. We can't wait to get back toa??entertaining and engaging the people of Perth!"a??

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Several COVID-19 measures will remain in place as the venues reopen including mandatory mask wearing for both staff and audiences,a??increaseda??airflow throughouta??thea??auditoria,a??protective screens, hand sanitising stations and enhanced cleaning regimes.a??Some classicala??concertsa??and theatrea??showsa??will offer physically distanceda??performances for audience membersa??with concerns abouta??an immediate returna??to crowded locations.a??a??

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Many events are already on sale, with the full reopening season available online ata??www.horsecross.co.uka??from Wednesday 25 August.a??Perth Theatre Ticketinga??Deska??will reopen from Wednesday 25 August for phone sales and from Monday 30 August for in-person sales.a??a??a??a??

Horsecross Arts is supported by Creative Scotland, Perth & Kinross Council and The Gannochy Trust.

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