Celebrate the Arts - Online!

#CelebrateTheArts with Perth Festival

Thursday 21st May 2020

Perth Festival of the Arts has joined forces with its 2020 artists to create a 1

Cardney Concerts

Cardney Concerts

Wednesday 18th Mar 2020

Dougie Maclean's new Perthshire festival this summer: Cardney Concerts.

The Charlatans Announced For Party In The Park

Party at The Park This Summer

Thursday 12th Mar 2020

Party at The Park, the South Inch, 27th and 28th June, will feature fantastic l

Blast Off

Out of this World!

Wednesday 11th Mar 2020

Save the astronaut training and head to Perth Museum to Blast Off!

An Evening of Serial Killers

An Evening of Serial Killers

Monday 9th Mar 2020

An Evening of Serial killers aims to contribute to the ongoing conversation surr

Mardi Gras at The Twa Tams

Mardi Gras at The Twa Tams

Sunday 8th Mar 2020

This year the Twa Tams celebrated Mardi Gras in style with Cajun music from Jenn

Barefoot In The Park

Barefoot Cast talk love, romance… and being spontaneous!

Friday 6th Mar 2020

The cast of PFTs Barefoot In The Park take some time from their day to answer th

Lady Bird

Perth Film Society: Lady-Bird

Wednesday 4th Mar 2020

Lady Bird is the name Saoirse Ronan gives herself and insists on being called by

The Crom

Music to our ears!

Monday 2nd Mar 2020

The Crom donate all proceeds from their first single 'Why' to Andy

March into Pitlochry

Tuning-up for Pitlochry's Fifth Music Festival

Thursday 27th Feb 2020

Perthshire's boutique music festival March into Pitlochry is celebrating it

Perth Film Society: Balloon

Perth Film Society: Balloon

Thursday 27th Feb 2020

Follow the journey of two families who sailed over the heavily fortified border

Ian McNabb- Backstage at the Green

Ian McNabb- Backstage at the Green

Monday 24th Feb 2020

Ian McNabb from The Icicle Works played an acoustic solo show at The Backstage a

Listen Local - Music at The Twa Tams

Listen Local - Music at The Twa Tams

Monday 17th Feb 2020

The Twa Tams pub is an important part of Perth's musical heritage, we talk

The Croft - Theatre Review

The Croft - Theatre Review

Monday 10th Feb 2020

The Croft, a supernatural thriller by Ali Milles, had a Perth theatre audience o

Of Fish and Foe - Perth Film Society Screening

Of Fish and Foe - Perth Film Society Screening

Monday 10th Feb 2020

“Of Fish and Foe” is a 2018 documentary that takes a look at contemp

Theatres team up to support local playwrights

Theatres team up to support local playwrights

Tuesday 4th Feb 2020

Perth Theatre has teamed up with Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Birnam Arts, Playwr

Tribute to The Flying Burrito Brothers

Tribute to The Flying Burrito Brothers

Tuesday 4th Feb 2020

Things were really taking off at Backstage at the Green Hotel when The Flying Bu

John Halvorsen - Perth Creative Exchange

John Halvorsen - Perth Creative Exchange

Thursday 30th Jan 2020

John Halvorsen is a man with many interests and they have all come together unde

Miloš Karadaglić

Miloš Karadaglić

Tuesday 28th Jan 2020

Miloš Karadaglić is a household name in the world of classical music. H

The Midwife - Perth Film Society Screening

The Midwife - Perth Film Society Screening

Monday 27th Jan 2020

Perth Film Society are hosting a screening of the 2017 drama "The Midwife&q

Play, Pasta and Prosecco at Horsecross

Play, Pasta and Prosecco at Horsecross

Thursday 23rd Jan 2020

Play, Pasta and Prosecco served up as part of the new season in Perth Concert Ha

Horsecross Voices

Perth singing group relaunches!

Tuesday 21st Jan 2020

Popular Perth singing group Horsecross Voices returns on Wednesday 22 January wi

Kyle Falconer Says 'No Thank You'

Kyle Falconer Says 'No Thank You'

Monday 20th Jan 2020

Kyle Falconer of The View has recently embarked upon a solo career. He talks to

Something In Us Never Dies - Laurie Cameron

Something In Us Never Dies - Laurie Cameron

Tuesday 14th Jan 2020

Perth born singer-songwriter Laurie Cameron delved into the deepest reaches of t

Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne

Tuesday 31st Dec 2019

The lads from Lindisfarne played up a storm when they visited Backstage at the G

Primal Scream

Primal Scream

Tuesday 17th Dec 2019

Primal Scream gave Perth an industrial-grade injection of rock n' roll when

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Wednesday 4th Dec 2019

Former Taggart star Colin McCredie takes on the curmudgeonly Scrooge in the ever

Andy Fairweather Low

Andy Fairweather Low

Monday 18th Nov 2019

Former Amen Corner singer and Eric Clapton's right-hand man, Andy Fairweat

Rod Clements and Rab Noakes

Rod Clements and Rab Noakes

Tuesday 19th Nov 2019

We caught Singer-songwriters Rod Clements and Rab Noakes when they played live a

Colin McCredie says 'Bah Humbug!'

Colin McCredie says 'Bah Humbug!'

Monday 18th Nov 2019

Former Taggart star Colin McCredie speaks to Small City ahead of his opening nig

Capernaum - Perth Film Society Screening

Capernaum Screening at Perth Theatre

Tuesday 12th Nov 2019

Perth Film Society is hosting a screening of “Capernaum”, a 2018 Le

Celebration of Mobile Libraries Day

Celebration of Mobile Libraries Day

Tuesday 12th Nov 2019

This November, as part of Book Week Scotland 2019, Culture Perth and Kinross wil

Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook returns to Perth

Monday 11th Nov 2019

Following the huge success and popularity of Phil Cunningham’s Christmas S

Kes : The Stage Production Reviewed

Kes : The Stage Production Reviewed

Tuesday 5th Nov 2019

A Kestrel for a Knave is one of the greatest British novels of the 20th century.

Meander - Perth's New Public Artwork

Perth’s biggest ever public art project is ready to be unveiled!

Monday 28th Oct 2019

Perth’s magnificent River Tay is the focus of the city’s biggest eve

Jawbone - Live at Inchyra Arts

Jawbone - Live at Inchyra Arts

Monday 28th Oct 2019

Jawbone are Small City, Big Personalities new favourite band. We caught their s

Scottish Ensemble Baroque Two, Scottish Review

Scottish Ensemble – Baroque Two

Monday 21st Oct 2019

A review of the Scottish Ensemble - Baroque Two performance in Perth, Scotland b

Adding Some Variety to Oscar Wilde

Adding Some Variety to Oscar Wilde

Tuesday 15th Oct 2019

Actor Roy Hudd talks about how his love of music hall led him to star in Oscar W

North and South

North and South

Tuesday 15th Oct 2019

'North and South' was penned by Elizabeth Gaskell, author of 'Cra

Iconic Scottish Painting to go on Display in Perth

John Bellany Painting in Perth

Monday 14th Oct 2019

An iconic painting by the acclaimed Scottish Artist John Bellany is to go on Dis

Kes Actor Gets Claws Into Role

Kes Actor Gets Claws Into Role

Monday 14th Oct 2019

Danny Hughes who plays Billy Casper in Perth Theatre’s upcoming production

Kyle Falconer- Live at the Ice Factory

Kyle Falconer - Live at the Ice Factory

Tuesday 8th Oct 2019

Gravel voiced indie idol Kyle Falconer thrilled Perth crowds with a mixture of s

Museum to Raise Funds for Mummy

Museum to Raise Funds for Mummy

Tuesday 1st Oct 2019

Perth Museum is seeking to raise funds to conduct a restoration in order to pres

Life as a Perth Youth Orchestra teen

Life as a Perth Youth Orchestra teen

Friday 27th Sep 2019

Crieff teenager, Maden Paris, describes her life as a PYO member and the opportu

Nashville Live Review

Nashville Live Review

Wednesday 25th Sep 2019

With songs ranging from 'I Walk the Line' to 'Achy Breaky Heart&#

The River Runs Red

The River Runs Red

Thursday 26th Sep 2019

In a book released this week, author Mark Bridgeman delves into rural Perthshire

Nature and Landscape Exhibition at RSGS

The Fair City by Rob Hain on sale at RSGS Nature and Landscape Exhibition

Monday 23rd Sep 2019

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) are opening a new art exhibition

Young Musicians Wanted for Scotland's Trad Youth Band

Young Musicians Wanted for Scotland's Trad Youth Band

Monday 23rd Sep 2019

The Gordon Duncan Experience is inviting all talented young musicians to auditio

Take One Action! at WOW-What Now?

Women’s empowerment through the lens

Thursday 19th Sep 2019

Women’s empowerment will be firmly at the top of the credits during an upl

Derain, Peploe and Matisse Join Fergusson in Perth

Fergusson Exhibition to Feature Works by Derain, Peploe and Matisse

Wednesday 18th Sep 2019

Derain, Peploe and Matisse to be displayed alongside JD Fergusson in a major new

On Our Way to Lisbon

On Our Way to Lisbon

Monday 16th Sep 2019

Isosceles Theatre Company played an away fixture at Birnam Arts last week with t

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Wednesday 11th Sep 2019

Rona Munro's version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a very modern c

The Echo Lab - Guitar Taster

The Echo Lab - Taster Session

Monday 2nd Sep 2019

The Echo Lab in Perth offers taster sessions for both guitar and drums. Colin f

Blonde Bombshells of 1943

Blonde Bombshells of 1943

Friday 30th Aug 2019

The Blonde Bombshells of 1943 is a nostalgic slice of musical theatre brought to

Party at the Park - Very Early Bird Tickets

Party at the Park - Very Early Bird Tickets

Friday 30th Aug 2019

Get ahead of the crowd and scoop a cool discount for Party at the Park in Perth

Hillfest Welcomes Marillion's Fish

Hillfest Welcomes Marillion's Fish

Monday 26th Aug 2019

Craigie Hillfest is back for another year with Fish (Marillion) and his band hea

Bear's Den

Bear's Den

Wednesday 21st Aug 2019

Bear's Den certainly now how to pull a crowd and keep them captivated. We

The Merry Widow - Opera Bohemia

The Merry Widow | Opera Bohemia

Tuesday 20th Aug 2019

Helen MacKinnon reviews a one-night only performance of 'The Merry Widow�

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward : A Review

Tuesday 13th Aug 2019

Noel Coward's classic ghostly caper, Blithe Spirit, is brought to life by a

Edinburgh Fringe - The World's Largest Arts Festival

Edinburgh Fringe - The World's Largest Arts Festival

Friday 9th Aug 2019

With Perth Festival of the Arts over for another year, we caught up with its new

New Production of Frankenstein Heads to Perth Theatre

Perth Theatre plays host to new production of Frankenstein

Friday 9th Aug 2019

A new theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s seminal 1818 gothic horror n

Dean Friedman

Dean Friedman

Tuesday 6th Aug 2019

From 'McDonald's Girl' to 'Ariel', Jersey boy Dean Frie

Summer Holiday

Summer Holiday

Sunday 28th Jul 2019

Originally a Cliff Richard, Summer Holiday is given a slightly Scottish twist in

Ccippo- My Baba EP

Ccippo- My Baba EP

Monday 15th Jul 2019

We give Zambian born musician Ccippo's new EP, My Baba, a spin in this week

Jacobite Clans Arrive in Perth

Battles, Blood and Bonnie Prince Charlie - the Jacobites return to Perth

Friday 12th Jul 2019

Exciting new exhibition explores Perthshire's role in the dramatic Jacobite

The Crucible : Small City Review

The Crucible

Monday 8th Jul 2019

Colin review's Pitlochry Festival Theatre's 2019 production of Arthur

Flipstones- Jim Mackintosh

Flipstones- Jim Mackintosh

Tuesday 2nd Jul 2019

Jim Mackintosh is Perth's premier poet, we take a look at his recent retros

Ccippo TAME's Perth

Ccippo TAME's Perth

Monday 1st Jul 2019

African born Perth singer-songwriter Ccippo has been making music for 15 years.

Perth Festival of Yarn Knitting Festival

The Yarn Returns!

Friday 28th Jun 2019

Perth Festival of Yarn has returned for another year and attracts knitters and w

Solas Festival 2019 Review

Sloy does Solas

Monday 24th Jun 2019

Colin headed to Solas Festival at Errol Park at the weekend and enjoyed music fr

Longstay

Longstay

Monday 17th Jun 2019

Longstay are lined up to feature in an Emeli Sande documentary about buskers. W

Albert Lee

Albert Lee

Tuesday 11th Jun 2019

Albert Lee is one of the worlds greatest guitarist, revered by the likes of Clap

Niteworks

Niteworks

Monday 10th Jun 2019

This month accolade-laden folk-electronica band Niteworks are just one of the gr

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain

Wednesday 29th May 2019

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain took to the stage at Perth Theatre as part of P

John Simpson

John Simpson Review Perth Festival of the Arts

Tuesday 28th May 2019

Broadcaster John Simpson gave a talk at Perth Festival of the Arts about his awe

Callum Beattie

Callum Beattie At The Loft

Monday 27th May 2019

Could anyone top Lewis Capaldi's sold out Perth Festival show? We caught C

Chris Small - The Good Times

Chris Small - The Good Times

Monday 27th May 2019

Chris Small has played with a number of Perthshire bands including Red Pine Timb

English Touring Opera - Macbeth

English Touring Opera: Macbeth by Verdi

Monday 20th May 2019

English Touring Opera bring their production of Verdi’s Macbeth to open Pe

Kobi Onyame Loves The Highlife

Kobi Onyame Loves The Highlife

Friday 17th May 2019

Kobi Onyame has opened for the legendary Kanye West. Be sure to catch his headli

Oliver!

Oliver!

Monday 13th May 2019

Where can you see a West End quality show in Perthshire on a Friday night? Pert

Yola Returns

Yola Returns

Monday 13th May 2019

Yola Carter is a huge favourite of The Southern Fried Festival. Fresh from reco

UB40- Live at Perth Concert Hall

UB40- Live at Perth Concert Hall

Monday 6th May 2019

Are UB40 still capable of thrilling audiences 40 years after their debut album?

Seven Things to Do at Perth Festival of the Arts

7 Things to Do at Perth Festival of the Arts

Friday 3rd May 2019

Now its 48th year, Perth Festival of the Arts returns to the fair city for 10 d

The Petty Heartbreakers

The Petty Heartbreakers

Monday 29th Apr 2019

Rich and his band of Heartbreakers, Tom Petty fanatics everyone, bring the great

Choral album release for Perth composer

Choral Album : Voices of Earth & Air Volume II

Sunday 28th Apr 2019

The music of Perth composer Helen MacKinnon has featured on Voices of Earth and

Turn of the Screw

Turn of the Screw

Monday 22nd Apr 2019

Sally headed to Perth Concert Hall to see the critically acclaimed Turn of the S

Hunters- Wee Stories From The Crescent

Hunters- Wee Stories From The Crescent

Monday 15th Apr 2019

Do you remember Hunters Crescent legends like Jean Rattray, Kung-Fu Willie and D

Working 9 to 5

Work It Girls!

Friday 12th Apr 2019

The talented cast of Perth Amateur Operatic Society (PAOS) are bringing a fun an

Fauves- Live at The Green Room

Fauves- Live at The Green Room

Monday 8th Apr 2019

Up and coming Glasgow band The Fauves were in town last month winning oven new f

Dead Fiction Triple Single Review

Dead Fiction - Triple Single Review

Monday 1st Apr 2019

Dead fiction have just released 3 single's in one day to mark the end of th

Kristen Hersh

Kristin Hersh

Monday 25th Mar 2019

The former Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristen Hersh came to Perth and played the

Jack Lukeman

The Monday Night Thing is BACK!

Monday 18th Mar 2019

Colin headed along to see Jack Lukeman as part of the newly returned of Monday N

The Beki Brindle Band

The Beki Brindle Band

Monday 11th Mar 2019

Blues guitarist, Beki Brindle, was discovered by Rick Danko and Richard Manuel o

Classic Album Review - Average White Band

Classic Album Review - Average White Band

Monday 4th Mar 2019

Our reviewer Colin, likes to think he's a funky fella, we put him to the te

John Verity - Backstage at the Green Hotel

John Verity - Backstage at the Green Hotel

Monday 25th Feb 2019

Former guitarist with Argent and Phoenix, ace musician and singer John Verity li

Babs - Back In The City!

Babs - Back In The City!

Monday 11th Feb 2019

Barbara Dickson is the best selling female Scottish singers in terms of single a

Review - Glasgow Girls at Perth Theatre

Review: Glasgow Girls

Tuesday 5th Feb 2019

Dinner, drinks and a trip to the Perth Theatre - sounds like a pretty perfect mi

Whiskey Shivers - Birnam Arts

Whiskey Shivers - Birnam Arts

Sunday 3rd Feb 2019

Self-proclaimed 'trashgrass' band, Whiskey Shivers brought their own h

Light Up Your Winter Spirit

Light Up Your Winter Spirit

Wednesday 18th Jan 2017

As Perth City Centre opens its inaugural Norie Miller Light Nights Event, we bra

Sweet Bean - Perth Film Society

Sweet Bean - Perth Film Society

Monday 28th Jan 2019

The cine-literate folk at Perth Film Society served up another treat last Thursd

Amatis Piano Trio- Perth Concert Hall

Amatis Piano Trio- Perth Concert Hall

Monday 21st Jan 2019

The award-winning international classical ensemble the Amatis Piano Trio thrille

Perth College Climbing Centre

Perth College Climbing Centre

Monday 19th Mar 2018

We sent Gary along to have a go at scaling the fantastic indoor climbing wall ba

On a Wing and a Prayer - Running wi' Scissors

On a Wing and a Prayer - Running wi' Scissors

Tuesday 8th Jan 2019

Perth based band Running wi' Scissors are donating the proceeds of their al

Now That's What I Call Live Music 2018!

Now That's What I Call Live Music 2018!

Monday 31st Dec 2018

Perthshire hosted some amazing gigs this year across a range of top-class venues

An Orange Conspiracy- Debut EP

An Orange Conspiracy- Debut Ep

Tuesday 18th Dec 2018

We reviewed An Orange Conspiracy live way back in 2017, now they are poised for

Snow White and the Seven Dames Pantomime Review at Perth Theatre

Snow White and the Seven Dames

Monday 10th Dec 2018

Colin headed to Perth Theatre Pantomime of Snow White and the Seven Dames to rev

The Wizard of Oz

We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful wizard of Oz!

Monday 3rd Dec 2018

Pitlochry Festival Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz had us clicking

Carvin Jones- Backstage at The Green Hotel

Carvin Jones- Backstage at The Green Hotel

Thursday 22nd Nov 2018

Eric Clapton and Albert Collins sing his praises, and Colin checked out his set

Harlem 69- Stuart Cosgrove Book Review

Harlem 69- Stuart Cosgrove Book Review

Tuesday 13th Nov 2018

Our review Colin loved the first two instalments of Perth born author Stuart Cos

Longstay- Calling Me Home- Album Review

Longstay- Calling Me Home- Album Review

Monday 5th Nov 2018

Our reviewer Colin likes his Perth Americana bands like his carparks. Longstay!

Skinny Molly- Sweet Home Alabanter!

Skinny Molly- Sweet Home Alabanter!

Monday 22nd Oct 2018

Our music reviewer Colin headed to the wilds of Kinross to see Skinny Molly play

Psycho- Perth Playhouse of Horrors

Psycho- Perth Playhouse of Horrors

Monday 15th Oct 2018

Colin can't get enough of Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock so we sent hi

Ian McNabb- Backstage at the Green

Ian McNabb- Backstage at the Green

Monday 8th Oct 2018

Ian McNabb from The Icicle Works played an acoustic solo show at The Backstage a

A Chiropractic Life Less Ordinary

A Chiropractic Life Less Ordinary

Monday 1st Oct 2018

It's a tough life for Colin being Perthshire's number one music review

The Monday Night Thing- Kathryn Joseph

The Monday Night Thing- Kathryn Joseph

Monday 24th Sep 2018

Acclaimed Scottish pianist Kathryn Joseph played her new album From When I Wake

Is This A Dagger?

Is This A Dagger?

Monday 17th Sep 2018

Our reviewer Colin fancies himself as a bit of a Macbeth buff so we sent him alo

The Last Witch

The Last Witch

Wednesday 12th Sep 2018

The Last Witch at Pitlochry Festival Theatre is a vivid, thought-provoking play

Scream- Perth Playhouse of Horrors

Perth Playhouse of Horrors!!!

Thursday 13th Sep 2018

This months Playhouse of Horror film is sure to make you "Scream". We

Craigie Hill Music Festival 2018

Craigie Hill Festival 2018

Monday 27th Aug 2018

Craigie Hill festival is back and bigger than ever before with a rocksteady perf

Jinski

Jinski

Monday 6th Aug 2018

Our reviewer Colin, describes them as "Auf Wiedersehen Pet meets The Waterb

Graham Nash- Southern Fried

Graham Nash- Southern Fried

Sunday 29th Jul 2018

Graham Nash was a hitmaker with The Hollies, a legend with Crosby, Stills &

Rodney Crowell & Iris Dement

Rodney Crowell/Iris Dement

Saturday 28th Jul 2018

Rodney Crowell was a little bit late due to the inadequacies of the Scottish rai

Steve Earle & The Dukes

Steve Earle & The Dukes

Friday 27th Jul 2018

Legendary songwriter Steve Earle brought his band 'The Dukes' to Perth

Rolling On The River

Rolling On the River

Thursday 26th Jul 2018

The team at Small City take to boating on the River Tay for a day of smooth sail

Interview: Hue & Cry 2018

A Conversation with Hue & Cry

Wednesday 25th Jul 2018

Small City reporter Anita chats to Scottish pop legends Hue & Cry

Interview: Leee John of Imagination

Magic in the Air: Leee John

Wednesday 25th Jul 2018

Small City reporter Anita chats with Leee John of Imagination at Rewind

Rewind Review

Rewind Review

Tuesday 24th Jul 2018

Small City reporter, Anita, headed to Rewind for a Sunday full of eighties inspi

The Best of Southern Fried 2017

Best of Southern Fried 2017

Monday 23rd Jul 2018

Our music reviewer Colin tells us all about his time at last years Southern Frie

Dead Fiction and The Goatboy

Dead Fiction and The Goatboy

Wednesday 18th Jul 2018

Dead Fiction and The Goatboy are two of the hottest upcoming bands at the moment

Family Race Day at Perth Racecourse

Family Race Day at Perth Racecourse Review

Monday 16th Jul 2018

As much as I would like to think I have this parenting thing under control Today

More Best of Southern Fried 2017!

More Best of Southern Fried 2017

Thursday 12th Jul 2018

Later this week Graham Nash and Steve Earle will be rocking Southern Fried. In

Heidi Talbot and John McCusker

John McCusker & Heidi Talbot

Monday 9th Jul 2018

Bellshill born multi-instrumentalist and his Irish born wife, Heidi Talbot, thri

Solas Festival 2018 Review

Solas Festival 2018 Review

Monday 25th Jun 2018

We sent Samantha and baby River along to Scotland's most family friendly mu

Pooches at The Playhouse!

Pooches at the Playhouse!

Monday 18th Jun 2018

Dog Friendly Perthshire hosted a special screening of Wes Andersons quirky anima

Best Perth Gigs Ever

Best Perth Gigs Ever!

Monday 11th Jun 2018

We've got a run-down of some of the most amazing gigs Perth has ever seen f

The Way to Birmarillo

The Way to Birmarillo

Monday 4th Jun 2018

He's best known for (Is This The Way To) Amarillo but there is way more to

An Evening of Eric and Ern

An Evening of Eric and Ern

Friday 25th May 2018

Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens had Perth rolling with laughter with their show

The Elephant Sessions

The Elephant Sessions

Thursday 24th May 2018

Amazing Scottish folk group The Elephant Sessions put on one hell of a show as p

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre Review

Wednesday 23rd May 2018

Our trusty pal Alice and her adorable little boy James went to Auchingarrich Wil

Ruby Wax- Frazzled

Ruby Wax- Frazzled

Sunday 20th May 2018

Comedian, presenter and writer Ruby Wax was at Perth Theatre last night with a h

Jools in the Crown

Jools in the Crown

Saturday 19th May 2018

Marc Almond joined Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for a killer

The Marriage of Figaro

Marriage of Figaro

Thursday 17th May 2018

Our resident reviewer Colin loves a bit of culture so we sent him (and his mum)

Beer, Gin and Fun in the Sun!

Beer, Gin and Fun In the Sun!

Wednesday 16th May 2018

New girl at Small City, Samantha set off with baby River and hubby Richard for

The Best of the Fest!

The Best of the Fest!

Monday 14th May 2018

Ahead of this year's Perth Festival Colin looks back and lets us know what

Puppies and Prosecco!

Pups in the Pub

Monday 7th May 2018

Colin and Hannah headed out on a Sunday afternoon to quaff prosecco and see plen

The Monday Night Thing - Ross and Ali

Ross and Ali at Perth Theatre

Monday 30th Apr 2018

The popular Monday Night Thing at Perth Theatre returned with Perthshire natives

Echolab Drum Workshop Taster Session

Echolab Drum Workshop

Friday 27th Apr 2018

Colin gets his rhythm going with a drum workshop!

Dom Pipkin: Smokin’ Boogie Live at Inchyra

Dom Pipkin: Smokin’ Boogie

Tuesday 24th Apr 2018

Our music reviewer headed to the beautiful Inchyra Arts to see Dom Pipkin: Smoki

Barre Backstage Review

Barre Backstage

Monday 16th Apr 2018

Our music buff - Colin - was backstage at the Green Hotel in Kinross again this

Sister Act

Sister Act

Thursday 12th Apr 2018

Reviewer Helen MacKinnon went along to the dress rehearsal of Perth Amateur Oper

Dead Fiction Review

Dead Fiction

Monday 9th Apr 2018

Colin reviews local Perthshire band Dead Fiction new music single in this Small

Bobby Cochran Backstage at the Green Hotel

Bobby Cochran Backstage

Monday 2nd Apr 2018

Colin heads to the Green Hotel for a night of Bobby!

Belle and Sebastian Gig

Belle and Sebastian

Monday 26th Mar 2018

Colin headed to the Perth Concert Hall for the eagerly anticipated Belle and Seb

Wang Dang Thank You Ma'am!

Wang Dang Thank You Ma'am!

Monday 12th Mar 2018

Got the Monday blues? Then The Monday Night Thing has got the cure for what ail

The Kalaharis

The Kalaharis

Monday 5th Mar 2018

It was no mirage, The Kalaharis really did rock the roof off the Green Room. Co

Folk Heroes- The Monday Night Thing

Folk Heroes- The Monday Night Thing

Monday 26th Feb 2018

The Monday Night thing re-introduced music to a newly renovated Perth Theatre st

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Monday 19th Feb 2018

Clive John's Johnny Cash Roadshow was in town at Perth Concert Show to wow

Ciaran Donnelly- Masks

Ciaran Donnelly- Masks

Monday 12th Feb 2018

Fingerstyle guitarist Ciaran Donnelly is a music student at Perth College and is

RSNO- The Music of Star Wars

RSNO- The Music of Star Wars

Friday 9th Feb 2018

A short time ago (Sunday), in a galaxy not so far away our resident muso Colin e

Knives in Hens

Knives in Hens

Monday 5th Feb 2018

Knives in Hens by David Harrower was a huge international success when it emerge

Railsplitters

Railsplitters

Monday 29th Jan 2018

Colorado Americana band The Railsplitters entertained the audience at the Birnam

In the Mountains of Yemen

In the Mountains of Yemen

Sunday 21st Jan 2018

John Anderson: traveller, hydrologist and photographer gave a thrilling slidesho

Perth Film Society- Paterson

Perth Film Society- Paterson

Monday 15th Jan 2018

Perth Film Society has been screening overlooked gems for close to twenty years

New Year Gala Concert- Scottish Chamber Orchestra

New Year Gala Concert- Scottish Chamber Orchestra

Monday 8th Jan 2018

We sent Small City reviewer and newly converted classical music fan Small City S

The Snowman- RSNO

The Snowman- RSNO

Sunday 24th Dec 2017

RSNO orchestra came to town for a special screening of evergreen Christmas favou

Brian Nash- Frankie Goes to Hillyland

Brian Nash- Frankie Goes to Hillyland

Monday 18th Dec 2017

Brian Nash, ex Frankie goes to Hollywood guitarist, came to Perth to promote his

Tom Russell- Godfather of Rock

Tom Russell- Godfather of Rock

Monday 4th Dec 2017

Godfather of Rock DJ Tom Russell is a legend in the world of entertainment and

A Night In Memphis with Stuart Cosgrove

A Night In Memphis with Stuart Cosgrove

Monday 27th Nov 2017

Soul music aficionado and author Stuart Cosgrove popped into Perth to promote th

Hannah Loves Annie

Hannah Loves Annie!

Friday 17th Nov 2017

Our artiest Team Small City member was all paintbrushes and upcycling at the Ann

Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige

Monday 13th Nov 2017

The star of countless West End and Broadway hits sang favourite songs from a lon

Michael Kiwanuka

Michael Kiwanuka

Monday 6th Nov 2017

Michael Kiwanuka gained widespread critical acclaim with his debut album, 2012â€

Flying High

Flying High

Monday 30th Oct 2017

We sent Gary along to see what it's like to be a pilot as he took the contr

Roddy Woomble

Roddy Woomble

Monday 23rd Oct 2017

Scottish Singer-songwriter Roddy Woomble found fame as the frontman of insanely

Smoked at Burmieston

Smoked at Burmieston!

Wednesday 18th Oct 2017

Holly and Colin head to the beautiful Burmieston Farm in Perthshire and get thei

Find Your New [Comfort Zone]

Find Your New [Comfort Zone]

Monday 9th Oct 2017

Rae Peacock Hair recently added 'Health and Beauty' onto the end of th

The View

The View

Friday 6th Oct 2017

Dundee band The View played a blinder this Monday at Birnam Arts Centre supporte

Bree is The Magic Number

Bree Is The Magic Number

Tuesday 3rd Oct 2017

Holly headed out to Barley Bree Restaurant in Muthill for a night of good food a

Perth Piano Sundays - Richard Goode

Perth Piano Sundays - Richard Goode

Monday 25th Sep 2017

The perfect launch to Perth Concert Hall's Perth Piano Sundays season. One

Provender Brown Italian Wine & Cicchetti Evening

Provender Brown Italian Wine & Cicchetti Evening

Monday 4th Sep 2017

Our live music reviewer Colin often signs off with the phrase "chips then h

Ben Maggs Live at the Salutation Hotel

Ben Maggs live at the Salutation Hotel

Monday 28th Aug 2017

Ben Magg's has garnered plaudits from the BBC, Acoustic Magazine and Maveri

Craigie Hill Music Festival 2017

Craigie Hill Music Festival 2017

Sunday 27th Aug 2017

I have a bit of a love hate relationship with music festivals. I went to Glasto

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

Wednesday 23rd Aug 2017

Three powerful pieces of American orchestral music performed by NYOS's.

The Handlebards- A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Handlebards- A Midsummer Night's Dream

Monday 21st Aug 2017

A hilarious and captivating bike powered performance of one of Shakespeare'

The Ripper – Man or Myth?

The Ripper – Man or Myth?

Sunday 6th Aug 2017

Retired British Police Murder Squad detective Trevor Marriot visited Birnam Arts

North Star- Scotland Sings Canada

North Star- Scotland Sings Canada

Wednesday 2nd Aug 2017

Our Small City reviewer Colin headed down to Southern Fried to check out Scottis

Loudon Wainwright III with Beth Nielson Chapman.

Loudon Wainwright III with Beth Nielson Chapman

Sunday 30th Jul 2017

We sent Small City reviewer Colin back down to the Southern Fried Festival. A

Southern Fried- Nick Lowe & Doug Seegers

Southern Fried- Nick Lowe & Doug Seegers

Saturday 29th Jul 2017

Day two at Southern Fried sees the return of crowd favourite Nick Lowe to Perth

Rock n' Roll Music The Songs of Chuck Berry

Rock n' Roll Music The Songs of Chuck Berry

Friday 28th Jul 2017

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Perth's legendary Americana festival w

Main Street Blues Live at Birnam Arts Centre

Main Street Blues- Live at Birnam Arts Centre

Thursday 27th Jul 2017

Our resident Small City music buff Colin was loves a bit of the blues so he shu

Pitlochry – an enchanting family day out

Pitlochry – an enchanting family day out

Monday 17th Jul 2017

We all know Pitlochry as a bustling wee place with many attractions for locals a

Me & Lizard McGee

Me & Lizard McGee

Wednesday 5th Jul 2017

It all started with a mysterious Facebook message "My name is Lizard McGee.

Crieff is the word

Crieff is the Word

Monday 3rd Jul 2017

As a mum of 2 very adventurous and energy filled children, I’m always looking

Majik Carpet

Majik Carpet

Monday 19th Jun 2017

Colin headed off to the Greenroom bar and venue in Perth to see the highly antic

Café Culture at AK Bell Library

Café Culture at AK Bell Library

Monday 12th Jun 2017

Alice headed off to the cafe at AK Bell Library in Perth City centre for a tasty

Josef Lawrence & The Hypocrites

Josef Lawrence & The Hypocrites

Monday 5th Jun 2017

Colin headed to well known boozer and music venue at The Tams to see Josef Lawre

Why The Long Face- Marcus Brigstocke Live at Perth Concert Hall

Why The Long Face- Marcus Brigstocke Live at Perth Concert Hall

Tuesday 30th May 2017

Colin headed to Perth Concert Hall to see funny man Marcus Brigstocke and tells

Only Jools & Horsecross

Only Jools & Horsecross

Monday 22nd May 2017

Colin headed to Horsecross Perth Concert Hall to see one of the main highlights

Martin Taylor and Alison Burns - 100 Years of Ella Fitzgerald Live at The Loft

Martin Taylor and Alison Burns - 100 Years of Ella Fitzgerald Live at The Loft

Friday 19th May 2017

Colin headed to The Loft Nightclub for this fantastic gig celebrating 100 years

Hunter and The Bear at Inchyra Arts Club

Hunter and The Bear at Inchyra Arts Club

Monday 15th May 2017

Colin tells us all about the highly anticipated gig at Inchyra Arts Club. He gi

Earl Okin - Live at Inchyra Arts Club

Earl Okin - Live at Inchyra Arts Club

Monday 8th May 2017

Colin, McSloy, our Small City Music Reviewer went to see Earl Okin at the beauti

Highland Fling Bungee

Highland Fling Bungee

Monday 1st May 2017

Small City's Gary and Cain headed to the Highland Fling Bungee in Killiecra

A new Venue on Perth's foodie scene

A new Venue on Perth's foodie scene

Tuesday 25th Apr 2017

The Venue in recently expanded their offering to include both lunch and dinner.

Cocktails, A Piecebagger and Loveheart Specs!

Cocktails, A Piecebagger and Loveheart Specs!

Friday 14th Apr 2017

Team Small City head out straight from work to sample the hottest new cocktails

When We Was Fab! The Cavern Beatles Live at Perth Concert Hall

When We Was Fab!

Thursday 13th Apr 2017

Shake it up baby noow! Colin had a great time at the Cavern Beatles tribute band

Night At The Museum

Night At The Museum

Monday 10th Apr 2017

Colin headed to the Perth Musuem and Art Gallery for a night of live music with

Live at The Green Room

Live at The Green Room

Monday 3rd Apr 2017

Colin headed out to the Greenroom in Perth to see: The Ground We Tread, Vultures

A Feast For Friends

A Feast for Friends

Monday 27th Mar 2017

Two friends head to the Atholl Palace Hotel and Ballintaggart Farm in Pitlochry,

The Perfect Stage For Great Food

The Perfect Stage For Great Food

Monday 20th Mar 2017

The Perfect Stage For Great Food at the Apron Stage in Stanley, Perthshire. Head

Like A Boss

Like A Boss

Monday 13th Mar 2017

Colin headed off to the 'Theatre In The Hills' to see the Springsteen

Police Dog Hogan Raise the Roof at Inchyra!

Police Dog Hogan Raise the Roof at Inchyra!

Monday 6th Mar 2017

Colin, our live music aficionado can sniff out a good gig like a police dog and

Babs In The City!

Babs In The City!

Thursday 2nd Mar 2017

Colin headed off the Perth Concert Hall to see Barbara Dickson perform a wonderf

Tea At The Castle

Tea At The Castle

Wednesday 1st Mar 2017

Afternoon Tea is one of life's finest pleasures and The Black watch Castle

An Orange Conspiracy

An Orange Conspiracy- Live at the Twa Tams

Monday 20th Feb 2017

Our avid music reviewer Colin, headed out to the Twa Tams for An Orange Conspira

Piano Sundays

Perth Piano Sundays

Monday 13th Feb 2017

Who better to check out the amazing Piano Sunday's than our very own keen p

Scrooge! The Musical

Scrooge! The Musical

Thursday 15th Dec 2016

Pitlochry Festival Theatre's production of Scrooge! The Musical continues t

Perth's Panto- Dick McWhittington

Perth's Panto Dick McWhittington

Monday 12th Dec 2016

Karen headed out with her daughters to Perth's Christmas Panto- Dick McWhit

Adventure Circus- Seasons

The four Seasons of Circus

Monday 14th Nov 2016

Adventure Circus performed their first stage show.

Halloween Illuminations at Scone Palace

All Hallows Eve with the Spirits of Scone Palace!

Friday 28th Oct 2016

Scone Palace in Perthshire, the crowning place of Scottish Kings, has teamed up

Uisge Restaurant Food Review

Uisge Restaurant Review

Monday 24th Oct 2016

Holly headed to Uisge restaurant in Murthly with Ally for dinner and enjoyed a d

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Tuesday 11th Oct 2016

Holly headed along to Perth Concert Hall for the opening night of the record bre

Kenmore: A Trip For All Your Senses

Kenmore: A Trip For All Your Senses

Tuesday 11th Oct 2016

Nicki headed off to the beautiful and picturesque Kenmore in Perthshire and spen

Highland Safaris: Red Deer, Big Views and An Expert Called Colin

Highland Safaris: Red Deer, Big Views and An Expert Called Colin

Tuesday 11th Oct 2016

Nicki headed out for a day of wildlife and adventure at Highland Safari's i

The Broons- Maggie's Wedding!

The Broons And Maggie's Wedding

Friday 30th Sep 2016

DC Thomson 'The Broons' stage play has opened in Perth, it brought bac

Families In The Forest 2016 1

Families In The Forest

Thursday 29th Sep 2016

Rhona takes toddler Freya and her family to The Enchanted Forest to find out wha

Treetops, Tucker and Treatments!

Treetops, Tucker and Treatments!

Monday 26th Sep 2016

#TeamSmallCity headed along to Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire for a team day d

Tasting Menu at 63 Tay Street

63 Tay Street Tasting Menu

Tuesday 20th Sep 2016

We ventured out on a Small City team tasting experience to 63 Tay Street and enj

Good Food And A Wee Flutter!

Food, Fun and A Cheeky Wee Flutter

Monday 5th Sep 2016

Perth Racecourse joins in Scottish Food Fortnight and delivers a tasty foodie ex

Scone Palace Family Day Out

Scone Palace Family Day Out

Wednesday 3rd Aug 2016

Scone Palace is a great day out for adults and kids. Enjoy a family day of summ

Rhona Recommends A Pamper

Cocktails and Pedicures Are All In A Day's Work!

Monday 27th Jun 2016

Rhona was first in line along to try out the new range of luxury skincare treatm

Adventure Circus Review

A day at Adventure Circus!

Monday 20th Jun 2016

Big G finds out if he's got what it takes in a taster session at Perth'

Solas Festival Review

The Solas Festival 2016

Sunday 19th Jun 2016

The Solas Festival returns for it's 7th year with an impressive line up of

George Campbell and Sons Review

George Campbell & Son's Tasting Tour

Monday 6th Jun 2016

We had a Small City day out and did the amazing tasting experience and tour at G

Mhor Festival Review

The Mhor Festival!

Tuesday 31st May 2016

The Mhor Festival is a festival for adults who happen to have kids and has every

306 The Dawn Review

306:The Dawn - Review

Monday 30th May 2016

306 : The Dawn at Dalcrue Farm in Perthshire brings an emotional and real life e

Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs- part of Perth Festival of The Arts

Friday 27th May 2016

A Children's Classic Concert's production marking Roald Dahl's Ce

Horne Section

The Horne Section- part of Perth Festival of The Arts

Monday 23rd May 2016

A brilliant mix of stand up comedy and live music as part of Perth Festival of T

blackwatch castle perth family event festivals of museums

Line Up the Recruits!

Monday 23rd May 2016

We are huge fans of the Black Watch Museum’s family days here at Small City so w

Althos Clinic Perth review

Althos Clinic

Monday 23rd May 2016

We recently tried out some of the complementary therapies that are available at

Thrills, Chills and Bellies Filled!

Thrills, Chills and Bellies Filled!

Monday 16th May 2016

We had a Small City team day out with Nae Limits rafting down the Tay and it was

Beer Fest Review

The Perth Beer Festival Review!

Wednesday 11th May 2016

The Perth Beer Fest graced the North Inch on Saturday 7th May and our intrepid r

Romance in Perth: From City to Castle

Romance in Perth: From City to Castle

Thursday 5th May 2016

Our fantastic travel blogger Kay Gillespie otherwise known as the Chaotic Scot h

West Side Story Review ad lib theatre

West Side Story Ad-Lib Style!

Wednesday 4th May 2016

Perths Ad-Lib Theatre Arts Youth Musical Theatre Class presents the classic that

Our Escape To The Country

Our Escape To The Country

Saturday 30th Apr 2016

Our #SmallCityReviewers spent a glorious April day wandering round the Glendoick

Jackie The Musical

Jackie Steps Back In Time!

Wednesday 27th Apr 2016

Jackie The Musical's opening night at Perth Concert Hall was a nostalgic tr

A Wee Jaunt to Birnam

A Wee Jaunt to Birnam

Monday 25th Apr 2016

#SmallCityTourist heads off to Birnam in Perthshire to enjoy a weekend of explor

The Stories We Tell

The Stories We Tell

Monday 18th Apr 2016

#SmallCityReviews joins a very special two day workshop and discovers that the &

Bring On The Birks

Bring On The Birks

Friday 18th Mar 2016

#SmallCityTourist, Kay Gillespie headed off on a walking adventure in the Highla

Circus of Horrors Review

Circus of Horrors Review

Monday 7th Mar 2016

The Circus of Horrors swept into the Small City for a night of wide eyed wonder

The Stranglers Review

The Stranglers - Black and White Tour

Saturday 5th Mar 2016

Lady Miss Emma takes to Perth Concert Hall once again to throw herself into some

Heather Small In Perth

Heather Small In Perth

Thursday 3rd Mar 2016

Lady Miss Emma, our intrepid new reviewer, kick starts her #SmallCity life with

Rest and Relaxation in Perthshire

The Rest And Relaxation Adventure

Sunday 14th Feb 2016

The annual Sparty Girls jaunt headed 10 minutes east of Perth to Leetown for a #

Perthshire's Glamping Paradise

Perthshire's Glamping Paradise

Friday 13th Nov 2015

Our #SmallCityTourist is out and about on her Perthshire adventures and this tim

We Love The Perth Whisky Festival

We Love The Perth Whisky Festival!

Saturday 16th May 2015

Rae and Craig from Rae Peacock Hair headed out to the Perth Whisky Festival host

Perthshire's Historical Wonderland

Perthshire's Historical Wonderland

Sunday 19th Apr 2015

Kay visits Scone Palace, Murrayshall, Balhousie Castle and The Black Watch Museu

The Only Way To Highland Fling!

The Only Way To Highland Fling!

Saturday 21st Mar 2015

Our intrepid #SmallCityTourist gained her travel writer stripes when she agreed

Standing Stones and Lazy Bones

Standing Stones and Lazy Bones

Monday 9th Mar 2015

Kay heads for the stunning scenery of the Lake District and finds herself in a l

Wilde Thyme At Glenturret Launch

Wilde Thyme at Glenturret : The Launch!

Saturday 28th Feb 2015

Nicki and Gill head to the launch of Wilde Thyme at Glenturret and find a culina

Honey I Blew Up the Grouse!

Honey, I Blew Up the Grouse!

Sunday 15th Feb 2015

Kay starts her Perthshire Adventures with a visit to The Famous Grouse and a wee

Mars To Earth In Morocco

Mars To Earth In Morocco

Sunday 8th Feb 2015

Kay Gillespie, our Small City Tourist, opens her travel stories with magical Mor
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Our trusty team of reviewers love nothing more than getting out and about in their mission to bring you a diverse and exciting mix of #SmallCityReviews. Covering everything from tasty food & drink to fabulous festivals this is all you need to plan a weekend or night out in the Perth and Perthshire.