Cheer and ‘choons’ are flowing at Atholl venue
Next month, one of Scotland’s finest storytellers, Andy Cannon, will be taking Perth audiences back a thousand years in his re-telling of Shakespeare’s classic Macbeth.
‘Is This a Dagger? The Story of Macbeth’ will be staged in Perth Theatre on Friday, September 14.
A tale of murder and deceit, Macbeth tells the gory, bloody and dark story of his pursuit of power.
‘Is This A Dagger? The Story of Macbeth’ distils the essence of the popular play into a one-man, onehour version, making it appealing for audiences both young and old.
Described as the perfect introduction to Shakespeare, the show will be set to original music with Andy communicating directly with the theatre’s audience. His own storytelling style will be interwoven with Shakespeare’s original language, meaning a challenge but still enjoyable for those attending.
Andy is no stranger to bringing some of the biggest characters in Scottish culture alive on the stage, having previously taken on Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Anna Sewell in his storytelling productions.
Tickets £12.50 on 01738 621031. A great way to spend a Saturday in September is on tap, courtesy of a food and music venue in Blair Atholl.
Food in the Park Live has seen great Scottish musical acts including Dougie MacLean and Red Pine Timber Co - come to play in a pop-up summer marquee near to the fish and chips cafe and bar.
Now on September 15 the food and music stop-off, popular with Blair Atholl holidaymakers and locals, is planning to celebrate Scottish craft ale with a beer festival.
Comfy sofas and hay bales surround an indoor stage and dance floor.
A whole day - 11am start, first band on at noon, music until 12.30am - will see four live bands take the stage.
First up at noon and performing till 2pm are the Rain Kings.
The afternoon will be memorable when Perthshire based band, Trees Don’t Travel perform a set from 3pm-5pm.
Getting into an evening vibe is the band Independence, on stage from 6pm-8pm.
Food In the Park Live’s big day draws to a close when at 9pm. The New Madrids play until the close at 11pm.
Sally Judd from Food in the Park said: “It will be an incredible day of revelling in awesome live music whilst appreciating all that Scottish craft beer has to offer.
“We’ll have over 90 beers to choose from, both draught and bottled, promotions and stands from specially selected Scottish breweries, award-winning food served throughout the day and into the wee small hours, and all inside our atmospheric, barn-style marquee.”
The beer festival costs £10 a ticket, and includes the first beer. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and on the door.
More details at https://www. facebook.com/foodinthepark/ Enjoy beer and music at Blair Atholl on September 15 Macbeth cannot escape his fate