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I hope to make audiences gasp, says Alan Cumming on new artistic director role

The stage and screen star is currently programming the 2026 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.



Alan Cumming, the new artistic director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, aims to create productions that make audiences "gasp" during the 2026 season. He described his approach as seeking works that evoke a primal reaction, emphasizing the importance of emotional impact. Cumming, who is programming the season with the themes of "revisit, revive, and reveal," declined to disclose specifics but confirmed the season will include a musical. He also highlighted the financial challenges faced by the theatre, particularly post-Covid, and mentioned that one of the 2026 shows will also perform on Broadway, aiming to generate additional income.

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