Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that two of Scotland’s biggest stars Sam Heughan and Ewan McGregor are to sit in conversation with the theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming, this July.
The two Hollywood stars will take to the main auditorium stage as part of Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s 75th Anniversary fundraising appeal, to help continue the theatre’s legacy and grow with Alan Cumming’s ambitious inaugural programme as Artistic Director.
On Sunday 26 July Alan Cumming will begin the in conversation events with Sam Heughan. Sam is best known for playing Jamie in the hit series Outlander, will discuss his remarkable journey, from Scottish roots to global success, celebrating the passion, resilience, and ambition that have defined his career. In an engaging and entertaining conversation, Sam will reflect on the milestones, creative risks, and defining moments that have shaped his path, as well as the projects and ideas that continue to drive him forward. Owing to Sam’s strong advocacy of youth theatre and his role as Patron of Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, the Theatre is delighted to welcome the Pitlochry Festival Theatre Young Company for a curtain raiser opening the evening with a short extract of one of their recent performances.
On Wednesday 29 July, Alan Cumming will then sit down with the acclaimed, award winning, film and stage actor Ewan McGregor as he reflects on his stratospheric career, from his breakthrough role as Renton in the iconic film Trainspotting to international stardom in films such as Star Wars, Moulin Rouge and Black Hawk Down. The conversation will include behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights into the acting techniques that have defined his work. Guided by Cumming’s warmth and curiosity, the special evening is set to offer a unique opportunity to hear one of Scotland’s most admired actors discuss his career, influences, and life in the spotlight for the last three decades.
Sam Heughan: in conversation with Alan Cumming
Fundraiser for Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Appeal
Venue: Auditorium
Date:  Sunday 26 July
Timings: 7.30pm-9pm (Meet and greet from 6.15pm-7.15pm)
 Ticket prices: £50 (standard ticket) / £85 (VIP meet and greet- includes Q&A entry and opportunity to meet and have a professional photograph with Sam Heughan and Alan Cumming, with all proceeds in support of the Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Year’. (Limited availability).
Ewan McGregor: in conversation with Alan Cumming
Fundraiser for Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Appeal
Venue: Auditorium
Date:  Wednesday 29 July
Timings: 7.30pm-9pm (Meet and greet from 6.15pm-7.15pm)
Ticket prices: £50 (standard ticket) / £85 (VIP meet and greet- includes Q&A entry and opportunity to meet and have a professional photograph with Ewan McGregor and Alan Cumming, with all proceeds in support of the Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Year. (Limited availability)
Booking details
On sale dates for both events
Thursday 2 April, 12pm- Priority booking to Festival Circle and Patrons opens (Festival Gallery, Festival Cast and John Stewart Society)
Thursday 9 April, 10am – Priority booking opens to Festival Friends
Thursday 16 April, 10am – General On-sale
Box Office and group bookings: 01796 484626
email boxoffice@pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Website: pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
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