Theatres in perthshire
The Fair City of Perth houses one of the two major famous theatres in Perthshire. The other is the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the Highland Perthshire area.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre - Fully professional company operating a season-long festival of comedies, dramas, concerts and foyer events. Pitlochry Festival Theatre has an enviable location on the banks of the River Tummel, and has a gift shop, bar and fantastic restaurant available for pre theatre dinners –this is a busy little restaurant and it is advisable to book. Take advantage of Pitlochry's unique offer: "Stay six days and see seven plays" - and stay at a recommended Pitlochry Hotel. Try the Highland Night during the summer months for Scottish music, pipe bands and highland dancing.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre can be contacted on 01796 484 626
Perth Theatre - Situated on Perth’s busy High Street, you will find one of Scotland’s oldest theatres! Perth Theatre is over 100 years old — and continues to be one of the busiest theatres in Perthshire. The Edwardian style auditorium can seat 460 patrons. Perth Theatre is open all year round, with a program of classic and popular drama, new writing, unique productions and touring shows, with music, comedy and dance shows also being available. Perth & Kinross Council has recently offered £2m to start a fundraising program to give Perth Theatre a facelift, although it will retain its original charm.
Perth Theatre can be contacted on 01738 621 031