Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Elizabeth Newman Directed by ★★★★ Unnurtured, a sheltered life leads to a peakiness, the absence of fresh air and interaction closes them to the warmth of others. It’s constricting, and no fortune in the ancient or new world can come close to the purity and undiluted hallowedness of the natural … Continue reading The Secret Garden – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Written by Jules Verne Adapted by Mark Powell Directed by Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti ★★★ The bonnie banks of the Tummel, to the scorching sun of Egypt, and across the globe to the blistering winds of the Wild West. Jules Verne’s stamp on science fiction and fantasy ripples through adaptation and inspiration. And turning their outdoor space … Continue reading Around The World In 80 Days – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by Lesley Hart Directed by Marc Small ★★★ Everything seems by the books: the Deer stalkers, the accent and delivery, the corpse located near a scrawled ‘RACHE’ – that is, until we note the Ketchup blood stains. We dare say it to be Elementary of sorts, in what at first unfolds … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Lipstick, Ketchup and Blood – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Written by Noël Coward Directed by Amy Liptrott ★★ In a contemporary world of over-sharers, the idea of private life is ludicrous for some. To maintain an image of social structure though, is evidently an aspect which never parts – and if anything has worsened, especially when the reality is that deep down, normality is a … Continue reading Privates Lives – Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Adapted by Hannah Lavery from the short story by L. Frank Baum Directed by Marc Small ★★★★ At some point or another, every child hatches a plan to snare the fat man in the red suit. And in the still of the night, this fascination with Santa Claus, a man of legend who brings glee … Continue reading The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus – Pitlochry Theatre
