Choo-choo choose to see fantastic handiwork
An actor straddling a series of plays this summer at Pitlochry Festival Theatre has the challenge of reverse-aging 30 years in the same drama.
Elliot Fitzpatrick takes on two very different personalities in JM Barrie’s critically acclaimed production of ‘Mary Rose’.
“I’ve been cast to play Harry, a greasy, uncouth Australian, who is Mary Rose’s son, but I am also cast in the role of his father, Simon.
“You’ll need to come and watch the show to see how I achieve that.
“However what I find the most challenging, are the scenes where I age backwards into Simon at age 18.
“These two characters and their journeys is something I am immensely looking forward to.”
Although a new face to PFT audiences, Elliot brings a wealth of experience, having played in the Asian tour of Seussical and Birmingham Stage Company’s Histories – Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders’.
Tickets for Mary Rose and all the other productions in the summer season of rep at Pitlochry Festival Theatre can be bought from the box office on 01796 484626 or www. PitlochryFestivalTheatre. com Trains will be calling at Blair Atholl and zipping past standing traffic on the A9 this weekend – but they won’t just be on the Highland line.
Painstakingly created model railways are to be put on show in Perth, with enthusiasts from around Perthshire and beyond to be given a rare glimpse of an impressive layout.
The Model Railway Exhibition in Perth is set to feature the return of one of the country’s favourite layouts - Blair Atholl towards Drumochter.
Lovingly created more than 30 years ago by Ian McCreadie and his father, the lifelike reconstructions are always a big draw.
It will be one of more than 40 model railway layouts on display this Saturday and Sunday at the Dewars Centre.
The exhibition is recognised as one of the best shows in the UK and sees thousands of visitors and exhibitors drawn from all over the country.
“Blair Atholl towards Drumochter” involves an outstanding layout featuring the Highland village in all its glory, with hand built station buildings, houses, hotel, caravan park and the recognisable bridge across the River Tilt.
The layout has not been seen in public for more than 15 years and its return this year is eagerly anticipated.
Since being created it has gone through major reconstruction and some new additions.
Fans can also see two other Scottish layouts – Laurencekirk from the 1960s, which will be the host club’s layout, and the highly regarded Alloa also set in the 1960s.
The doors open for the exhibition at 10am on both days.
The PA teamed up with organisers to offer three family tickets in a competition earlier this month.
The three winners from several correct entries with the right answer of the highest point being Drumochter Pass have now been contacted.
An entrant who has not responded is asked to check their emails.
Elliot Fitzpatrick in Mary Rose, playing all summer 2017 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre The Atholl Arms in Blair Atholl from the model railway layout Picture: Ian McCreadie