A History of Paper
A History of Paper
Pitlochry Festival Theatre + Dundee Rep Theatre present
by Oliver Emanuel & Gareth Williams
Directed by Andrew Panton
Musically Directed by Gavin Whitworth
A Scottish musical about joy, grief, and all the little things that make up a life. Sounds simple. It’ll make you laugh, break your heart and have you calling your mum on the way home.
Fresh off a Fringe First win and now starring two absolute legends, Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson, reuniting after first working together 40 years ago. The chemistry is already iconic. This was always going to be unmissable.
Reviews of the original Dundee Rep and Traverse co-production, Edinburgh Fringe 2024:
★★★★★ “Wonderfully tender” — Musical Theatre Review
★★★★★ “Beautifully paced and crafted” — The Scotsman
★★★★★ “Panton’s direction is impeccable” — All Edinburgh Theatre
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Venue: Auditorium
Date: 9 Aug – 12 Sep 2026
Running time: 1 hour and 10 minutes (no interval)
Age recommendation: 12+
Audio Described 3 Sep 7.30pm, 10 Sep 2pm
BSL Interpreted 4 Sep 7.30pm
Captioned 5 Sep 2pm, 10 Sep 7.30pm
Relaxed and Dementia Friendly 6 Sep 2pm
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Cast
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Alan Cumming
He
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Shirley Henderson
She
Creative & Production Team
Directed Andrew Panton
Musically Directed Gavin Whitworth
Designer Ana Inés Jabares-Pita
Lighting Designer Bruno Poet
Sound Designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Frequently asked questions
A musical about a man, a woman, and the small scraps of paper that quietly add up to a life together. It premiered at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim.
Olivier winners Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson, performing together for the first time since working together 40 years ago. Both are new to this production.
At Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 9 August to 12 September 2026, before transferring to Dundee Rep Theatre from 16–19 September.
1 hour and 10 minutes, with no interval.
The show carries an age recommendation of 12+.
This is a co-production between Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Dundee Rep Theatre, staged as part of Pitlochry’s 75th Anniversary Season.
Yes: Audio Described (3 Sep, 7.30pm & 10 Sep, 2pm), BSL Interpreted (4 Sep, 7.30pm), Captioned (5 Sep, 2pm & 10 Sep, 7.30pm), and Relaxed/Dementia Friendly (6 Sep, 2pm).
Tickets start from £15.00, with prices varying by date and seat.
Yes, the Season Pass offers a discount when you book two or more shows from Season 2026 (excluding My Fair Lady).
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