Perth Concert Hall, Perth

Perth Concert Hall

Mill Street,
Perth
PH15HZ
0845 612 6330

March 2010

Dara O'Briain

Dara O Briain is the biggest Irish comic to have hit the UK in recent years, moving from being an Edinburgh Festival sell-out favourite to selling out theatres across the UK.
Thu 11th March
8:00pm
£19.50

The Musical Silkroad Project By The Imap Ensemble

Pupils from Perth Academy, Perth High, Kinross High and Crieff High School will join members of iMAP to perform a programme based on the theme of travelling including a new composition, Requiem for Travellers, written by (more)
Fri 12th March
7:30pm
£5

Rock The Catwalk

In aid of the charity Help for Heroes (raising money to support members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country), this will be an unforgettable evening of entertainment for all ages. (more)
Sat 13th March
7:30pm
£14-£32 (£9-£18)

Scottish Bead Fair

Scotland's original and largest bead and jewellery making event is back with a huge array of the finest jewellery making supplies for sale, along with all new jewellery making classes, and demonstrations throughout the (more)
Sun 14th March
11:00am
£4

Soloists Of The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Stravinsky Soldier's Tale Suite Bartok Contrasts Milhaud Trio A jazz-influenced hour of music from the old world and the new with Elizabeth Layton (violin), Yann Ghiro (clarinet) and Scott Mitchell (piano).
Mon 15th March
1:00pm
£6.50 (£5.50)

Barbara Dickson

A long and successful career has seen hit singles such as Answer Me, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, The Caravan Song and January, February. In 1982, her duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well, spent several weeks (more)
Mon 15th March
7:30pm
£22.50 (£20)

Perth & Kinross Council Central Groups Concerts

As part of Perth 800 celebrations, Cultural and Community Services present two showcase concerts highlighting the talent of young musicians. Wed 17: including Perth & Kinross Elementary and Senior String Orchestra, (more)
Wed 17th March - Thu 18th March
7:30pm
Free

Grand Master Chess Display

As part of the Perth 800 celebrations Grand Master Jonathan Rowson, three times British Champion and top international player will play 24 players simultaneously in an open display within the foyer. The players will all (more)
Sat 20th March
11:00am
Free

Perth Strathspey & Reel Society

Perth Strathspey and Reel Society, under the baton of David McGibbon, will again host a Scottish evening of traditional music. Special guests will be Paul Anderson, the well known fiddler from Tarland, plus the very (more)
Sun 21st March
7:00pm
£14

Scottish Ensemble

Vivaldi Lute concerto in D Major Geminiani 2 Scots Tunes Neil Gow Lament for the Death of his Second Wife Edward, Earl of KellyTrio Sonata Vivaldi Variations on La Follia Jamie Akers, lute Joanne Green, violin Liza (more)
Mon 22nd March
1:00pm
£6.50 (£5.50)

Perth Concert Series Bbc Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Scotland’s national orchestras are regarded as three of the finest and most distinctive ensembles in Europe. They return to Perth with an exclusive selection of some of the world’s great musical masterpieces. An (more)
Fri 26th March
7:30pm
£8.50-£22 (£5-£6)

Perth Concert Series BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Runnicles conducts Mahler

Webern Im Sommerwind Britten Violin Concerto Mahler Symphony No 4* Donald Runnicles, conductor James Ehnes, violin Ji Young Yang, soprano* Donald Runnicles and the BBC SSO turn to the 'lightest' of Mahler's symphonies, (more)
Fri 26th March
7:30pm
£8.50-£22 (£5-£6)

Black Dyke Band

Yorkshire's Black Dyke Band are arguably the best known - and the best - brass band in the world. Always innovative in terms of recordings, touring and collaborations while remaining the benchmark for brass band (more)
Sat 27th March
7:30pm
£17 (£15)

Perth Choral Society Dvorák's Requiem

Director of Music, Peter Rutterford Soloist, to be confirmed Angus Chamber Orchestra This rarely heard large-scale work for orchestra, choir and soloist has been hailed as one of Dvorák’s finest sacred works. First (more)
Sun 28th March
7:30pm
£12 (£10)

Jethro Tull In Concert

After over forty years at the bottom, the top and various points in between, Ian Anderson and Martin Barre remain at the centre of a group of sometimes changing but always excellent musicians who continue the legacy of (more)
Mon 29th March
7:30pm
£25-£30

Frankie Boyle - Sold Out

""You can forgive Frankie Boyle's confidence and his apparent belief that he is really that good. That is simply, because he is"" Edinburgh Evening News
Tue 30th March
8:00pm
£20

Frankie Boyle: I Would Happily Punch Every One Of You In The Face

The Mock the Week star takes his abrasive, in-your-face stand-up on the road with a new tour for 2010.
Tue 30th March
8:00pm
£20

April 2010

Scottish Ensemble Macmillan At 50 With Tenebrae And Cryptic

Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton. The foundation of work they play (more)
Thu 1st April
7:30pm
£12-£14.50 (£9-£11)

Nicola Benedetti - Fantasie Recital Tour

A chamber music evening with acclaimed violinist Nicola Benedetti and friends, Leonard Elschenbroich cello and Alexei Grynyuk piano. Plus pre-concert Q+A with Nicola.
Fri 2nd April
7:30pm
£20.00 - £29.50

Puppet And Animation Festival

Oscar the mouse loves adventures, so when he discovers a mysterious object, he can’t help investigating. Join Oscar and his new friend Zimmy as they learn all about the planets and the solar system before facing the (more)
Fri 2nd April - Tue 27th April
2:00pm
£5.50

The National Youth Pipe Band Of Scotland Presents The Dragon's Lair

The Dragon's Lair will showcase some of the exciting new musical material this cutting edge pipe band has been working on recently. It will also feature solos from some of Scotland's finest up and coming superstars. This (more)
Sat 3rd April
7:30pm
£15(£10)

Stephen Hendry

Stephen Hendry, Scotland's favourite player and seven times World Champion, returns to Perth Concert Hall where he will be in action against players drawn from top international opposition. An evening not to be missed (more)
Wed 7th April
7:30pm
tbc

Show Me: Chris And Pui

CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to town! Fresh from their hit show, Show Me Show Me, you can now see them at Perth Concert Hall. Have a giggle with them in their fabulous new roadshow packed with (more)
Thu 8th April
11:00am, 2:30pm
£10 (£8)

Fiddlers Bid Plus Special Guests Koshka

Fronted by four of Shetland’s finest fiddlers – Chris Stout, Kevin Henderson, Andrew Gifford and Maurice Henderson – Fiddlers Bid also boasts Scotland’s most dynamic clarsach player, Catriona McKay and a superb rhythm (more)
Fri 9th April
7:30pm
£14 (£12)

Beethoven A Life In 8 Chapters

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)
Sat 10th April
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)

Youth Music Festival Perth & Kinross Music Camp Concert

The finale of Perth & Kinross residential week where over 200 young musicians will perform in a variety of ensembles, helping to celebrate Perth 800. This is a concert for all the family with music to suit all tastes.
Sat 10th April
7:30pm
Free

Youth Music Festival Perth Youth Orchestra Annual Concert

As part of the preparations for its tour to Germany in July, the orchestra return from their annual residential course to perform a varied concert including performances from local soloists. Part of the Perth 800 (more)
Sun 11th April
7:30pm
£5

Youth Music Festival Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

EYO is delighted to welcome as soloist, Daniel Bell, a former violinist in the orchestra and now a member of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor Garry Walker, a former EYO cellist, will lead the players through (more)
Mon 12th April
7:30pm
£10 (£2-£8)

Kevin Bridges

A recent stand-out performance on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow has highlighted an exceptional 12 months for the young Glaswegian comic. His debut Edinburgh Fringe show was a huge success and he regularly fills some (more)
Thu 15th April
8:00pm
£15

Rhythm Of The Dance

Produced by The National Dance Company of Ireland, this show has played to over 3 million people in 43 countries around the world. This stunning special edition 10th anniversary production features breathtaking dance (more)
Fri 16th April
7:30pm
£20 £17.50)

Scottish Ensemble Eight Seasons

Versatile, enterprising and ambitious, the Scottish Ensemble is a tight-knit band of outstanding string players who perform regularly together under Artistic Director Jonathan Morton. The foundation of work they play (more)
Sat 24th April
7:30pm
£12-£14.50 (£9-£11)

Scottish Ensemble

With Jonathan Morton & Clio Gould (violin) and RSAMD strings. Tippett Concerto for double string orchestra; Berio Corale (Sequenza VIII) for violin, 2 horns and strings; Bach Double Violin Concerto; Vaughan Williams (more)
Sat 24th April
7:30pm
£12–£14.50

Biffy Clyro

One of the most exciting bands Scotland has ever produced, Simon Neil (guitar/vocals), Ben Johnston (drums/vocals) and James Johnston (bass/vocals) combine moments of extreme aggression with achingly tender guitar (more)
Thu 29th April
8:00pm
£22.50

An Evening With Willard White Robeson Re-Explored

Willard White, the world renowned bass-baritone gives a moving tribute to one of America’s most powerful singers, the legendary Paul Robeson. The concert features many of the songs Robeson made famous, from spirituals to (more)
Fri 30th April
7:30pm
£12-£35 (£9-£32)

May 2010

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums

Paul sets out on a brand new tour with his world renowned Impro Chums. Paul and Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique show every night, based entirely on suggestions from (more)
Mon 3rd May
8:00pm
£20 (£18)

Alasdair Beatson Artist In Residence In Recital With The Doric String Quartet

Pianist Alasdair Beatson is no stranger to Perth Concert Hall, but this spring he's coming to stay! Hear him solo and with a variety of his favourite chamber music partners. The programmes are mostly centred on the big (more)
Tue 4th May
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)

Bridging The Gap

Perthshire fiddler Patsy Reid’s Bridging the Gap combines her love of traditional and classical music. Joining her is an exceptional line-up of musicians plus local school pupils who’ve been working with them.
Wed 5th May
7:30pm
£14 (£12)

Beethoven A Life In 8 Chapters

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)
Wed 12th May
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)

Bat The Symphony

The classic anthems from Bat Out Of Hell are given a new showcase performed by a 40-piece orchestra, a rock band and the stunning vocals of Steve Steinman. Well known for his hit show Vampires Rock, Steinman will perform (more)
Thu 13th May
7:30pm
£20-£27.50

October 2010

Beethoven A Life In 8 Chapters

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)
Sat 23rd October
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)

November 2010

Beethoven A Life In 8 Chapters

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)
Wed 10th November - Wed 24th November
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)

December 2010

Beethoven A Life In 8 Chapters

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)
Wed 8th December
7:30pm
£10-£20 (£8-£18)