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LGBTQ+ Celebration Kicks Off at Pitlochry Festival Theatre

1/19/2026

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Out in the Hills festival, curated by Alan Cumming (curator), launched at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from January 16-18, 2026.
It celebrated LGBTQ+ experiences with performances, talks, and workshops.
Notable participants included Sir Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, and Coinneach MacLeod, who discussed representation and identity.
McKellen performed a reading of 'Equinox' reflecting on themes of regret and personal struggle.
This marks Cumming's first major initiative since becoming artistic director.

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Story summary

Out in the Hills festival, curated by Alan Cumming (curator), launched at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from January 16-18, 2026.
It celebrated LGBTQ+ experiences with performances, talks, and workshops.
Notable participants included Sir Ian McKellen, Graham Norton, and Coinneach MacLeod, who discussed representation and identity.
McKellen performed a reading of 'Equinox' reflecting on themes of regret and personal struggle.
This marks Cumming's first major initiative since becoming artistic director.