Proclaimers head star-studded list of Perth Concert Hall acts.

SHOWS: Concert hall and theatre launch list of events for autumn and winter

Perth audiences can enjoy performances ranging from Fife’s beloved twins The Proclaimers to pantomime favourites over the coming months. The list of shows at Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre has been launched for the autumn and winter period. Running from September to December, the concert hall will host an array of regular series and one-off events. Music fans will welcome one of Scotland’s biggest bands as The Proclaimers head to the Fair City. Fellow Scot Marti Pellow will also take to the stage, while 1970s British pop rock group 10cc will perform their famous hits. International stars The Osmonds will touch down at the concert hall as part of their UK tour. A host of the UK’s top comedy acts will entertain, including Sarah Millican, Jason Manford and Scottish joker Daniel Sloss. Perthshire long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont will see the film for his world breaking feat, Around The World In 80 Days, screened at the concert hall.

Music fans will welcome one of Scotland’s biggest bands as The Proclaimers head to the Fair City

Art fanatics will be able to visit the concert hall throughout autumn for New Order, Other Spaces, an art space celebrating the gymnastic body. Regulars such as the lunchtime concerts series, Perth Piano Sundays, Russian State Opera and Perth Concert series will all return. Scottish Opera will showcase extracts from some of the world’s most famous operas in Opera Highlights with Russell Watson. Former Britain’s Got Talent stars Flawless and Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and Louis Smith will join JLS singer Aston Merrygold in a song and dance performance called Rip It Up. Dance classes and musical sessions will be on offer for keen locals. Tributes to the First and Second World Wars will also be showcased in a number of artistic forms. Perth Theatre’s second year in operation after its multi-million-pound refurbishment will host a number of Christmas family shows. Snow White and the Seven Dames will headline the panto season, and The Polar Bears Go Up! also promises to be a festive season treat for children. The theatre is also the venue for another children’s event, with Scottish Opera hosting an interactive introduction to opera with their show BamBinO. A one-man performance of Macbeth by Andy Cannon will also be held for younger audiences. The full autumn/winter brochure is available now from Perth Concert Hall. For further information contact Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621031 or visit www.horsecross.co.uk