Pitlochry, Scotland is situated along the River Tummel in the heart of the country. The town if full of beautiful scenery and old brick Victorian houses. It is a small town, with an estimated population of three thousand three hundred people. And though it may be small it has the largest theatre ensemble in the country. It is also surrounded by mountains and hills, which makes it a popular destination for what is commonly known as hill hiking. The Pitlochry hotels, bed and breakfasts and luxury resorts are usually full of adventure and beauty seeking guests, who also have the privilege of attending a play Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
The Festival Theatre was founded by John Stewart who had made a promise to himself that he would establish a theatre after the Second World War ended. It was an ambitious project for the former college director, but his passion and faith saw it through. The theatre has seen many transformations in ensembles, locations and venue structures and has emerged as one of the most prominent companies in Scotland.
One of the unique aspects of the Festival Theatre is that it has a summer season, which is particularly attractive to tourists. This year they’ve made an adjustment in the seating structure, which has added over one hundred seats to the lowest priced section. This makes it even easier to attend one of their great productions. The 2009 summer season includes a premier production of the musical Whiskey Galore. Also included in the schedule is The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Life of Stuff and What Every Woman Knows. There is also a schedule of professional talks and lectures and tours are available for visitors. The theatre also hosts music concerts and has various arts presentations. Tickets for the productions are now available online and can be purchased in advance.
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