Perth Theatre
at 185 High Street, Perth , PH1 5 United Kingdom
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185 High Street
Perth PH1 5
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Description
Perth Theatre is a Victorian playhouse situated at 185 High Street, Perth, Scotland. It was opened in 1901 and extended in 1981.The building is category B listed by Historic Scotland and run by Horsecross Arts Limited who also run nearby sister venue Perth Concert Hall (Scotland).On 4 January 2014 the theatre closed to undergo renovations and expansions. Among the plans for the theatre are new seats, another smaller theatre, and a new entrance. The original auditorium will also be restored to its original condition. The theatre is expected to open again in 2017.In March 2016, Lu Kemp was appointed Artistic Director.HistoryPerth Theatre is one of Scotland’s oldest and best-loved producing theatres with a rich artistic history dating back to the 16th century. Back then the theatre was managed by the ministers and elders of Perth. The theatre as it stands today opened on Perth High Street in 1900 and at the time it boasted an 800-seat auditorium. The foundation stone of the B-listed building was laid in 1899 by George Alexander, famous for his work with Oscar Wilde and when it opened the following year the interior was described as "one of the finest in Scotland." In 1935 Perth Theatre was bought by Marjorie Dence and Donald Steuart. The new owners set up Perth Repertory Company – the first of its kind in Scotland – and kick-started a prolific period for the theatre, staging over 140 plays in the following three years. Perth went on to host the first Scottish Theatre Festival in 1939 and was the first company to tour the Scottish Highlands in the 1940s.Joan Knight was appointed as Artistic Director in 1968. During her 26 year tenure at Perth Theatre, Joan oversaw a major rebuilding programme in 1981 and 1985, adding a restaurant, rehearsal room, dressing rooms and workshop facility.
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Perth Theatre is Perth based place and this enity listed in Theatre category. Located at 185 High Street PH1 5. Contact phone number of Perth Theatre: 01738 621031
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