Pitlochry Festival Theatre

We have a long association with the Pitlochry theatre as its original incarnation was housed in a tent here in the Knockendarroch garden.

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre is now a few minutes drive away on the other side of the river and is regarded as one of the best theatres in Scotland.

Season 2026 at a Glance

🎶 Once (23 May – 27 June)
The Tony Award-winning musical comes to Scotland for the first time, directed by John Tiffany and choreographed by Steven Hoggett.

💞 Inexperience (13 June – 4 July)
A witty, heartfelt romantic comedy by Douglas Maxwell, directed by Sally Reid, starring Adura Onashile and Sandy Grierson. Supported by Aberfeldy Single Malt.

👑 Lear (4 July – 1 August)
Maureen Beattie leads Finn den Hertog’s bold new adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, with Forbes Masson. Supported by PITLOCHRYhotels.com.

🎭 I Can Die Too (11 July – 2 August)
A concert-style play with music by Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming, directed by Bill Buckhurst.

💌 A History of Paper (8 August – 12 September)
Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson reunite in this magical Scottish musical by Oliver Emanuel and Gareth Williams, directed by Andrew Panton. Co-produced with Dundee Rep Theatre.

🩹 Wiping My Mother’s Arse (15 August – 6 September)
A fearless, darkly comic revival of Iain Heggie’s acclaimed play, directed by Sam Hardie and featuring Johnny McKnight.

🎹 I’ll Be Seeing You (12 September – 11 October)
Written by Martin Sherman, directed by Alan Cumming, and starring Simon Russell Beale and Fra Fee in this dazzling world première.

🕺 Ceilidh (24 September – 17 October)
A joyful, immersive new Scottish musical by Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie (Noisemaker), directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Sam Pinkleton.

On-sale coming in 2026.

🏫 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (4 – 7 November)
Vicky Featherstone directs Gayle Rankin in David Harrower’s new adaptation of Muriel Spark’s classic, presented in partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.

🌹 My Fair Lady (21 November – 31 December)
Maria Friedman directs Alan Cumming as Henry Higgins in a glorious new chamber revival of Lerner and Loewe’s iconic musical.

Festivals & Events

🌈 Out in the Hills (16–18 January)
A bold celebration of queer voices featuring Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, Val McDermid, and more. On-sale now.

📚 Winter Words (12–15 February)
Our much-loved literary festival returns, bringing leading writers and performers together for talks, readings, and conversation. Public on-sale 16 December.

Pre-theatre dining & theatre transport

Pre-theatre dining is available, and complimentary transport can be arranged for residents during the theatre summer season. Our full three-course menu will be served.

Please note: complimentary transport is exclusively available to residents who book directly with the hotel two weeks prior to the show on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis when attending summer productions. If you book last minute, we will try out utmost to arrange transport for you, however this may not be available.

For transport arrangements for winter performances, kindly contact our reservations team.

Drinks and canapés will be served in the lounge at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM. Transport will depart at 6:45 PM, with a return journey provided after the performance.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre