Ben Occhipinti

Theatre Director. Associate Director

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

Our incredible ensemble open their next epic tomorrow! A joy to spend the day in our amphitheatre in @PITLOCHRYft garden. Beautiful work from entire team led by the wonderful @benocchipinti - THE SECRET GARDEN 2024 🌳🌷🌺💐🪻🌼🌻🌸set by @NickJTrueman & costume by Natalie Fern

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

And so… @saldoreid Shirley’s back with our magic plant! @FrancesPoet Sense & Sensibility has opened @OVOtheatre & The Secret Garden @benocchipinti is in rehearsals. And Make and Play & Flashmob @SamHardie_ yesterday - so safe to say it’s been a busy couple of days @PITLOCHRYft

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

KLAXON! Announcing our amazing @PITLOCHRYft Ensemble - truly amazing artists! Here’s to a great summer @benocchipinti @douglasrintoul @adamdnichols @SamHardie_ @EllieZeegen @richardbaron @NewWolsey @OVOtheatre @FirebrandTheatr & more exciting announcements coming soon!

[Scotsman Arts @scotsman_arts]

Elizabeth Newman on adapting The Secret Garden for Pitlochry: 'It has the potential to be magical' - interview by @MarkFFisher

https://t.co/ElecH5hFOq @PITLOCHRYft

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

Opportunity for directors @PITLOCHRYft @lyceumtheatre this summer! Please apply to be Assistant Director of @PeterArnottGlas’s new play Group Portrait in a Summer Landscape directed by @DavieGreig #GreatTeam

[Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft]

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY!

We are seeking an Assistant Director looking to develop their craft and work alongside the creative team of Group Portrait in a Summer Landscape. Written by @PeterArnottGlas, directed by @DavieGreig

More info here: https://t.co/Wa4pEP6aU9

[Fergus Morgan @FergusMorgan]

Next, some announcements that have been made over the last week...

🎭@PitlochryFT's 2023 ensemble includes @theJohnMichie, @CurlyKStu, Sally Reid, Benny Young, @singinghaggis, @NaliniKate, and @MTrevannion

First opening is @benocchipinti's production of Gypsy in May...

5/n

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

PLEASE JOIN US THIS SUMMER @PITLOCHRYft! We cannot wait to share the work with you all. Amazing artists and amazing audiences coming together ♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌎

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

Please apply - TRAINEE DIRECTOR @PITLOCHRYft. It’s been advertised for a few weeks but I wanted to reach out to say deadline is this Fri (3/03/23). I’m so keen that we offer a home to more directors & this is one of many opps that’ll come out this year! https://t.co/5Ibmyxuzxy

[Scotsman Arts @scotsman_arts]

Colin McCredie on playing Captain Hook: 'He's evil, but trying to be funny' - interview by @MarkFFisher

https://t.co/hw44qstLDV @PitlochryFT

[Prime Theatre @PrimeTheatreUK]

Come and work with us! We're hiring a new ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR to lead on youth theatre and schools projects. Full time. £28-32k. Deadline Mon 5 Sept. Job Pack here https://t.co/mVVzoIKkQo
#artsjobs #YouthTheatre Not you? Please share...bring the best to young artists in Swindon!

[Prime Theatre @PrimeTheatreUK]

JOB ALERT!: We are looking for an ambitious, creative & organised Associate Director to support our work with children & young people and to lead our Youth Theatre. Head over to our website to download the job pack. https://t.co/mVVzoJ1WeY
#Swindon #artsjobs #Youth

[Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft]

🎭 Opening TOMORROW night at 8pm we have 'Noises Off' by Michael Frayn directed by @benocchipinti.

You don't want to miss this iconic backstage comedy. Come and enjoy bucket loads of laughter and joy this Summer.

BOOK NOW
👇
https://t.co/BgP5dahK3z

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

Thank you @PITLOCHRYft audience - standing ovation this evening for @S_Greenhorn’s first preview of SUNSHINE ON LEITH. Here’s to a great Pitlochry & @captheatres @GibFiona run!

[Elizabeth Newman @NewmanEJ]

We are officially open @PITLOCHRYft - here we go! Welcome to our wonderful audiences finally being back inside together

[Scotsman Arts @scotsman_arts]

Sunshine on Leith: New version of Proclaimers musical to play Edinburgh and Pitlochry - preview by @MarkFFisher

https://t.co/ETdat5Vv2F @captheatres @PitlochryFT

[Ben Occhipinti @benocchipinti]

@andisn16 Poncey?

[Brian Ferguson @brianjaffa]

My @scotsman_arts story today on how the characters and fictional Scottish seaside town created by John Byrne for his only children’s book are set to be turned into a family theatre show. https://t.co/3LAtARAUk0 @TheScotsman @scotonsunday @PITLOCHRYft

[Charlene Boyd @CharleneBoyd1]

Thank you @PITLOCHRYft for listening to my caring needs and without hesitation, supporting me. I feel valued. It’s refreshing, uplifting and confidence boosting. Can’t wait to get started. #soundstage