KELI

KELI
Written and composed by Martin Green
Directed by Bryony Shanahan
Produced by National Theatre of Scotland and Lepus Productions

‘The skill, the craft, is in controlling the pressure’

KELI tells the story of a fiery, sharp-witted teenager in a former mining town. Coal means little to Keli, but the mines left music in the blood of this place.

As the best player her brass band has ever had, music is easy. Everything else is a fight. Feeling trapped in small-town life, pressure mounts.

When the chance to change everything arises, can Keli keep a lid on it all?

KELI is set to a live brass score by Ivor Novello winner Martin Green (Lau) and each performance includes an appearance from a full brass band – featuring either Whitburn Band or Kingdom Brass.

Marking 40 years since the miners' strikes and featuring a sharp, hilarious script and live brass score by Ivor Novello winner Martin Green, KELI is a gripping show about community, creativity, and music.

'Riveting' The Guardian (on KELI Audio Drama)

KELI was developed with the support of Creative Scotland and The Space. The music for KELI, Split the Air, was originally commissioned by PRS Foundation for the New Music Biennial at The Southbank Centre, and UK City of Culture.

Age guidance 14+
contains strong language

Running time*: 2 hrs 20 mins (including interval)
* please note times are approximate

Evenings: £30, £28, £25, £16; Disabled/Unwaged/Students/Young Scot Cardholders/ Under 26s £23, £21, £18, £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Matinees: £28, £27, £22, £16; Disabled/Unwaged/Students/Young Scot Cardholders/Under 26s £21, £19, £17, £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Audio Described performances: Thu 5 Jun: 14:30 with Touch Tour available preceding the show at 13:30
BSL and Captioned performance: Fri 6 Jun: 19:30

Listen to the Audio Flyer here


Enhance your enjoyment with our KELI Theatre Talk on Friday 6 June. Free to subscribers and just £2 for non-subscribers.


Charcuterie Boxes

Make your visit extra special by ordering a Charcuterie Box to enjoy before the performance.

Charcuterie Box (sharing for 2 or more) - £29

Oat cakes, selection of charcuterie - chorizo, prosciutto, salami and kielbasa sausage, selection of cheeses - Wookey Hole cheddar, Red Devil and Brie de Meaux, served with fruit, olives and caramelised onion chutney.

Select your Charcuterie Boxes during the checkout process, or reserve them at any point up to 12:00 on the day before your performance by calling our Box Office on 01738 621031. When you book your Box, we will reserve a table for you in the Perth Theatre Café for an hour before your performance starts.

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For any dietary requirements or allergens please call our Box Office on 01738 621031.