Rebus adds drama to Rankin’s 2024 date
Fair City appearance by best-selling author Ian
Famed Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin is already looking forward to a date with a Fair City audience next year.
The ‘In Conversation With...’ event will bring Rankin to Perth Theatre alongside award-winning dramatist and screenwriter, Gregory Burke, on May 17, 2024.
Rankin’s Rebus novels have been translated into 35 languages and topped best-seller lists across the world.
He has written plays, standalone novels and non-fiction, presented a TV show and even collaborated with singer Jackie Leven on a CD.
Brought to life in partnership with the Scottish Arts Trust, ‘In Conversation With...’ is a series of exclusive and intimate fundraising lunches supporting Perth Theatre’s outreach work in the community.
“I’m looking forward to visiting Perth and chatting on-stage with my friend Gregory Burke, whose play Black Watch changed the landscape of Scottish drama,” said Rankin.
The fellow Fifers will discuss the life and times of Rankin’s famed creation DI John Rebus, who Burke brought back to TV screens after a long hiatus.
Burke said: “I’m very excited to visit Perth Theatre for a conversation with the creator of Inspector Rebus, and world’s leading Fifer, Sir Ian Rankin.”
Earlier this month Perth Theatre and the Scottish Arts Trust’s inaugural ‘In Conversation With…’ event on Friday, May 12 raised over £6000 in support of the theatre’s outreach work in the community.
One hundred and 20 people enjoyed a Perth Gin drinks reception, a Simon Howie lunch and a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses 63 Tay Street, Dewar’s Distillery, Perthshire Artisans and St Johnstone FC.
Those in attendance were regaled by insights and anecdotes from Scottish stage and screen legend Alan Cumming with author Louise Welsh.
A book signing at the end was an opportunity for an informal meet and greet.
Vanessa Rawlings-jackson, vice chair of Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, who organised the event, said: “Our first ‘In Conversation With...’ lunch was such a success in raising funds to support our work with our communities, particularly young people.
“Thank you to everyone who came, and to Alan, Louise and our sponsors, Perth Gin and Simon Howie, for making the day so special.”
Next year’s event ‘In Conversation With…’ Sir Ian Rankin and Gregory Burke is already on sale and tickets are expected to be in high demand.
For tickets and information visit perththeatreandconcerthall.com, or call or visit the Perth Theatre Box Office on 01738 621031 Monday to Saturday from 10am-4pm.