PERTH FESTIVAL ARTS

SCHOOL CONCERTS ARTAY

PETER AND THE WOLF St John’s Kirk, 12.30pm.

A large, tented art gallery with works for sale in the centre of the city beside Perth Concert Hall, displaying more than 300 works of art.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

English Touring Opera presents an energetic new production of one of the world’s most beloved operas by Mozart. Sung in English. Tickets £25 - £45, plus £1.50 booking fee. £10 tickets for school children.

JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA

Pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter Jools Holland returns this year featuring Gilson Lavis, with special guest Marc Almond and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Rosie Mae, with support.

All tickets £38, plus £1.50 booking fee.

FIREWORKS - AN EVENING OF ROSSINI’S GREATEST ARIAS

A thrilling concert of highlights from Rossini’s greatest operas. Sung in Italian with subtitles.

Tickets £15-£25, plus £1.50 booking fee. £10 tickets for school children.

Children’s Classic Concerts’ Essential Orchestra is back with a brand-new concert for 2018 featuring Prokofiev’s iconic fairytale Peter and the Wolf, brought to life on stage by musical characters. Tickets £6 for children and £10 for adults, plus £1.50 booking fee.

SOAPBOX ART AND SCIENCE

Local scientists and artists take to the streets of Perth. Hear about the new, world-changing discoveries happening across Scotland, directly from the researchers themselves. Expect hands-on demonstrations, visual art, performance and some cutting-edge science. Free, no ticket required.

ILLUSTRATIONWORKSHOP

Join award-winning illustrator Jill Calder who will introduce her latest children’s book, The Picture Atlas, and take you on an incredible journey from one side of the globe to another. Lasting over an hour and a half, get creative and become an illustrator yourself with expert help from Jill, then make your own picture book. Suitable for ages five -12 years. Materials provided.