Access | Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Summer Season 2025 – on sale now

We embody and encourage respect, empathy and integrity.

We create and present performances that delight, engage and challenge, and we work hard to ensure that every performance is accessible to everybody, so that as many people as possible can enjoy being part of our Pitlochry Festival Theatre community.

Accessible services

Disabled parking

Nine spaces are located near the main entrance.

Assistance dogs

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and dogs for the disabled. Please let the Box Office know in advance if you’re bringing your assistance dog by calling 01796 484626. We’ll provide a bowl of water too!

D/deaf and Hard Of Hearing

An induction loop is available inside the Auditorium. It can be used by putting your hearing aid to the T-setting.

A personal hearing enhancement system is also available. Please ask at Box Office if you would like to use this system.

Visually-impaired visitors

Audio Described Performances are available on shows throughout the season and we can also arrange free Touch Tours in the Main Auditorium in advance of these – please complete the request form and we’ll be back in touch as soon as we can.

Wheelchair users

We have level access from car park through our foyer and into both the Auditorium and the Studio.

Two accessible toilets are located in the foyer behind the Box Office.

There are four spaces reserved for wheelchair users in the Main Auditorium. A courtesy wheelchair can also be booked in advance if you prefer – simply call the Box Office on 01796 484 626 when you book your tickets.

Explorers Garden is also accessible for wheelchair users, though please note some steep inclines.

Carer companions

If you are a carer companion, we’d be delighted to offer you a 25% discount on your ticket. Please call the Box Office on 01796 484626 to book.

Accessible Performances

We incorporate a range of accessible performances throughout our annual programme, including Audio Described, BSL Interpreted, Captioned, and Relaxed and Dementia Friendly. Please click on the link below to find out more.

Accessible Performances

Accessible Seating

Auditorium

Our Main Auditorium seats 538 including wheelchair four spaces at W1, W2, W3, W4.

Rows F and G are most easily accessed from the Foyer while seats F1 and G1 are closest to the accessible toilets. The back row in the Main Auditorium is 18.5m away from the stage.

Studio

The Studio seats 166 and has wheelchair access with space for two wheelchairs and their companions. There is level access from the Foyer, and the Theatre is equipped with an induction loop and enhanced hearing-please check with Box Office for details.