Perth Theatre, Category B listed theatre in High Street, Perth, Scotland
Perth Theatre is a Victorian theatre on High Street in the centre of Perth, Scotland, with around 500 seats. It was restored in 2017, keeping the original ornate interior while adding modern comfort and technical systems.
The building was designed in 1900 by William Alexander, an architect from Dundee, on the site of an earlier theatre dating to 1820. It has hosted performances ever since and remains one of the longest-running theatre venues in Scotland.
The theatre has long served as a gathering place where the community came together to see new stories told on stage. Local performers and visiting artists used this space to create moments that connected with audiences.
The theatre is on High Street and easy to reach on foot from most parts of Perth town centre. It is worth checking the programme in advance, as the season covers a wide range of shows throughout the year.
Between 1935 and 1936, the theatre staged 51 productions in a single year, a number that stands out even for a busy repertory company. This pace helped establish the venue as a centre for creative and experimental work in Scottish theatre during that period.
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