With a shed-load of concerts, drama, comedy, events and join-in activities, the fresh new Jan-Apr programme from the Horsecross Arts stable features the cream of UK, international and local talent.
In January, we call up The Soldiers to the Perth Concert Hall stage. The first group of serving soldiers to hit the British pop charts, they have already raised over half a million pounds for army charities with their first two top 10 albums. Scottish Chamber Orchestra's New Year in Vienna welcomes 2012 with a glittering and uplifting Viennese gala evening in Perth Concert Hall. A new season of Lunchtime Concerts opens with Hebrides Ensemble performing Beethoven's Septet.
Strictly sensation Brendan Cole shimmies on to the Perth Concert Hall stage in February with his Live and Unjudged show. More sparkle to come later in the month when The Russian Ice Stars' dazzling skating show Cinderella on Ice transforms the Perth Concert Hall stage into a winter wonderland.
Powerful drama Someone to Watch Over Me is in Perth Theatre in February. Three hostages languish in a dark room in Beirut in the Horsecross Arts production, finding a magical flame of human warmth from the depths of despair in a beautiful work of pure storytelling theatre.
Susan Tomes and Erich Höbarth continue their highly acclaimed series of Mozart music for piano and violin in Perth Concert Hall and Perth favourite Steven Osborne kicks off a two concert performance covering all of Ravel's piano music.
March opens with a UK exclusive from Bach Collegium Japan arguably the finest period instrument ensemble performing in the world today. Conducted by Masaaki Suzuki, they spend a weekend in residence in Perth Concert Hall presenting works by Bach, Handel and their contemporaries.
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is the setting for the Horsecross Arts production Moonlight and Magnolias in Perth Theatre. This hilarious romp tells the alarming true story of the behind-the-scenes chaos during the making of Gone with the Wind.
In Perth Concert Hall, Russell Kane mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world in Manscaping. Carrying on in the comic vein, Paul Merton presents a night of sketches, music, magic and variety.
The Waterboys return to Perth Concert Hall in April with songs from their new album and every era of their career. Seventies super group The Osmonds visit with Up Close and Personal The Final Tour.
Brochure cover star The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain showcases that most underrated of instruments in an unforgettable concert that goes from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks in Perth Concert Hall.
Peatbog Faeries bring their high octane Celtic dance music to the Perth Concert Hall stage and Blazin' Fiddles raise the Perth Concert Hall roof with fast and fiery fiddling.
Amongst the many Join-In activities on offer is Horsecross Voices: All Greased Up, an opportunity for participants to relive their youth and bop-shoo-wop with songs from the much-loved show; Grease.
For full details on the new season, pick up a Jan-Apr 2012 brochure from Perth Concert Hall or Perth Theatre, call Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621 031 or visit www.horsecross.co.uk for tickets and information.