The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back of her sold out shows Femme Fatality and Merchant of Menace, this year she is on her Best Behaviour.

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europes No.1 multi award winning show. The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping country nostalgia. The tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza. The show features 3 superb singers Kelan Browne, Tracey McAuley and Antony McBrien who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic Tennessee sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night . One thing is for sure if its country music you like then this is the only show in town!

‘Give me a girl at an impressionable age, and she is mine for life.’ At the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, junior-school teacher Miss Jean Brodie is famously, in her prime. Each year, Brodie selects her ‘set’. The crème de la crème of girls whom she will shape through art and politics, stories of sexual liberation and titillating glimpses of the women they could become. In return, she demands utter loyalty from them all. Witty, seductive and swirling in contradictions, Brodie’s mythical ability to invent her own truths and manipulate her girls ultimately leads her to risk everything. In an adaptation by David Harrower, which sharpens the knives of Spark’s extraordinary work, and with a cast lead by Gayle Rankin ( Glow, House of The Dragon ), this visceral production looks head on at our enduring moral fascination with such a beguiling and dangerous character.

ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF OUTSTANDING BIG BAND JAZZ! Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping – suitable for the whole family. Formed in 2002, the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra gives Scotland’s best young jazz talents a grounding in the work of jazz masters from Ellington to Corea, from Basie to Shorter and from Miles to Metheny, the SNYJO has advanced the musicianship of over one hundred and thirty young players. Past members include winners of the Scottish Album of the Year Award, the BBC Young Jazz Musician title and the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year competition and have registered successes in the Scottish Jazz Awards and the Jazz FM Awards and nominations in the Mercury Prize. The orchestra’s albums have won praise internationally and regularly feature in radio programmes across the world and the class of 25/26 continues to impress audiences with individual and collective prowess, giving performances that guarantee excitement, creativity and grooves to make you move.

I CAN DIE TOO Written by Frances Ruffelle, Sally George and Alan Cumming Directed by Bill Buckhurst A Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Lovechild/Evan Sacks and Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg Production Music and Lyrics by Frances Ruffelle, Sam Kelser, Mark Kelser, Simon Alexander, Robin Hancock, George de Angelis, Natti Vogel, Rafi, Dan McDougal, Eliza Caird, Blair Mackichan, Jim Duguid “If you think I’m doing the rest of this in French you’ve got another thing coming!” I Can Die Too is a play with music about a play with music — inspired by Cocteau’s La Voix Humaine and playfully reimagined during a chaotic tech rehearsal. The trouble is, our leading actress, Lily, can’t bear the role she’s playing as it mirrors her own life, and the ghosts she can’t quite leave behind. As the rehearsal spirals, she humorously descends into a world of doubt, defiance, and the insatiable desire to sing. A collision of life and art, I Can Die Too is a sharp, self-aware exploration of theatre — blurring the lines between classic drama, tragicomedy, musical theatre and concert. Created by Frances Ruffelle, Sally George and Alan Cumming. Directed by Bill Buckhurst. Starring Frances Ruffelle.

I’LL BE SEEING YOU Written by Martin Sherman Directed by Alan Cumming A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production I’ll Be Seeing You is the dazzling new world premiere from legendary playwright and screenwriter Martin Sherman (Bent, Mrs Henderson Presents, A Madhouse in Goa), starring Simon Russell Beale (The Lehman Trilogy, Uncle Vanya, Candide) and Fra Fee (Les Misérables, The Ferryman, Cabaret) This bold and imaginative fantasia follows a young writer struggling to create a play about the flamboyant superstar Liberace—a man he believes lived in denial, hiding his true self behind sequins and spectacle. But when Liberace himself appears to him, the story takes a surreal turn. Through music, memory, and irresistible charm, Liberace challenges not only the writer but also the audience to question their own assumptions, prejudices, and truths. Funny, seductive, and deeply moving, I’ll Be Seeing You is a theatrical event that blurs reality and fantasy while celebrating one of entertainment’s most unforgettable icons.

INEXPERIENCE Written by Douglas Maxwell Directed by Sally Reid A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production Inexperience by award-winning playwright Douglas Maxwell is a witty and heartfelt romantic comedy about touch, memory, and the choices that shape a life. Robin doesn’t do mess. Not in his house, not in his work, not in his heart. A meticulous Sheriff Clerk, he keeps himself apart—safe, orderly, untouchable. Until Iris walks back into his life. Iris is Robin’s opposite: impulsive, passionate, always chasing the next cause or connection. Back in the 90s, when they were students, she made Robin a daring promise: they could only ever touch once. Just once, in their entire lives—in an attempt to preserve a spark that usually fades. Iris forgot. Robin never did. Now, decades later, that one perfect touch may finally be within reach. But can a single moment live up to a lifetime of anticipation? Inexperience is a moving, playful exploration of intimacy in a culture where physical contact is anything but simple. With humour, warmth, and emotional bite, Maxwell asks: what’s the best way to live? Do you dive into life’s chaos, or stay apart and unscathed?

LEAR Written by William Shakespeare Directed and Adapted by Finn Den Hertog Designed by Emma Bailey A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production In this bold new imaging of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Scottish theatre legend Maureen Beattie takes on the towering role of the monarch whose decision to test her daughters’ love unravels both family and kingdom. A thrilling story of pride, folly and misplaced trust. A powerhouse of Scottish talent breathes vivid life into the tragedy, featuring Forbes Masson as Gloucester, Lear’s fiercely loyal yet doomed courtier. Directed by Finn den Hertog, following his acclaimed West End production of The Fifth Step and designed by award-winning designer Emma Bailey (Six! The Musical; Sunset Song) whose award-winning designs have been seen around the world. Lear is a visceral exploration of power, legacy and family, brought to the stage by some of Scotland’s most celebrated artists. From Alan Cumming: Lear has always struck me as a very intimate and painful family story stuck inside the middle of a big war drama. I think in Scotland we understand both the idea of our land being fought over and how families can splinter in a second, so this Scottish and very female version of the play is the perfect addition to my first season. I also want to bring Shakespeare back to Pitlochry and indeed to Scottish theatre. I think we have moved away from him of late and I want that to change because our accents and our passion bring the Bard to life in ways that other countries can’t.

A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production of Lerner and Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY Book and Lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play and Gabriel Pascal’s Motion Picture “PYGMALION” Original Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International Directed by Maria Friedman Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady is one of the most beloved musicals ever written, and this brand-new chamber production offers a glorious take on the classic. Directed by Maria Friedman, acclaimed musical theatre performer and director and the creative force behind the Tony Award-winning revival of Merrily We Roll Along, the story comes into sharper focus—intimate, engaging, and full of heart. At the centre is Eliza Doolittle, the sharp-tongued flower seller who collides with Professor Henry Higgins, played by Alan Cumming. One of Scotland’s most celebrated performers, Cumming brings his trademark wit and charisma, reimagining Higgins for a new audience. What begins as a battle of wills between teacher and pupil soon blossoms into something far more complex: a story of transformation, class, and the search for belonging. With favourites like Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, I Could Have Danced All Night and On the Street Where You Live, the songs are given fresh life in this chamber version, where every note and every word shines. Glorious in its simplicity, My Fair Lady feels both familiar and new—a sparkling, heartfelt celebration of a timeless classic.

ONCE Book by ENDA WALSH Music & Lyrics by GLEN HANSARD & MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by JOHN CARNEY By Special Arrangement with Barbara Broccoli, Patrick Millingsmith and Fred Zollo Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International Directed by John Tiffany Designed by Bob Crowley Movement Director Steven Hoggett Music Supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe Lighting Designer Natasha Katz Sound Designer Clive Goodwin Casting Director Stuart Burt CDG CSA A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production With music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová and a book by Enda Walsh, Once is the Tony Award-winning musical based on John Carney’s much-loved 2007 film, which introduced the Academy Award-winning song Falling Slowly. Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Set in Dublin, the story follows Guy, a disillusioned street musician ready to leave his songs behind, and Girl, a spirited Czech immigrant who challenges him to believe in his talent. With the support of an unconventional group of friends and fellow musicians, they embark on creating an album together. This achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. “Once uses song and dance in a way I’ve never experienced in an American musical” New York Times

WIPING MY MOTHER’S ARSE Written by Iain Heggie Directed by Sam Hardie A Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production Winner of a Fringe First Award and a sold-out hit at the Traverse Theatre in 2001, Iain Heggie’s hilarious and fearless play returns in a bold new version. At its heart is the story of Andrene, an elderly woman in a care home, Larry her overworked carer, and her conflicted son Derek. After months away, Derek has brought his new girlfriend Kath to meet his mother to find something has changed for the worse at the care home, which he fears may jeopardise his new relationship and forces him to act. The play explores the chaos, comedy, and heartbreak of ageing, where secrets can’t stay buried and the everyday becomes dangerously unpredictable. Darkly comic, and tender, Wiping My Mother’s Arse challenges audiences to face the uncomfortable truths we often avoid, while finding humour and compassion in the most unlikely places.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre + Dundee Rep Theatre present A HISTORY OF PAPER Book by Oliver Emanuel Music by Gareth Williams Directed by Andrew Panton Musically Directed by Gavin Whitworth A new magical Scottish musical about unbounding joy, impossible grief, a man, a woman and the little bits of paper that make up a life. First seen at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, A History of Paper, co-created by Oliver Emanuel (Book) and Gareth Williams (Music), won a Fringe First and the Best Director at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) for Andrew Panton. Andrew returns to direct a new co-production with Dundee Rep Theatre starring Tony, Olivier, BAFTA and Emmy award winner Alan Cumming, and Olivier and BAFTA award winner Shirley Henderson. This pair of Scottish acting titans reunite after first playing opposite each other in Scottish Television’s Shadow of the Stone 40 years ago! More recently they appeared together in Brian Cox’s directorial film debut Glenrothan. From Alan Cumming: I fell in love with this musical when I saw it at the Traverse as part of the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and felt so connected to its narrative, especially as an adopted New Yorker. Andrew and I asked Shirley Henderson to come and sing through some of the songs with me, and suddenly it became a deep and rich and heart-wrenching memory play, as two older people looked back at their lives together.