Perth Concert Hall

by Prof. Shaun Killen of Glasgow University

Shaun's team studies the physiology and social behaviour of group-living fish to try and understand how their environment influences how they find food and avoid predators.

by Prof. James Curran of Stirling University. (Ex-SEPA)

Professor Curran asks the question "Planet Earth: who's got the maintenance manual?".

Jekyll and Hyde: The classic tale of addiction and the Divided Self - and how addiction always wins! Why did Robert Louis Stevenson write this grim story and how was it received?

by Dr. Sarah Chan of Edinburgh University

Medical trials may exclude certain higher-risk groups from participation. Perhaps the benefits of inclusion outweigh the risks? In? Out? Who should decide?

Life At The Limit is a breath-taking story of Special Forces soldiering, of operational bravery, adventure and courage on and off the battlefield.

Published nearly 130 years ago, H G Wells’ novel was one of the first to imagine an unforeseen and troubling future. Gail’s talk will examine the themes of the book and why they are still relevant to today’s readers.

by Dr. Sadie Ryan of Glasgow University

The moment we hear someone talk we may form a mental image of that person's national, social, economic and educational background. Is that a good thing - or bad?

by Prof. Mark Harris of Edinburgh University

Mark is a PhD Physicist and an ordained Anglican priest who is interested in the complex ways that the natural sciences and religious beliefs relate to each other.

Casablanca is one of the most well-known of lost love stories with memorable lines and a famous song. But is there more to the events behind it and the actors who took part?

by Ms. Laura Brown of St Andrews University

St Andrews University library holds a collection of over 1 Million Photographs dating back to 1844. Laura will talk about some of the important content and show how to access the collection online.

Join David Swindle, the detective who brought Peter Tobin to justice for a chilling insight into what makes a serial killer tick. 

Herman Melville’s epic tale of the search for Moby Dick by Captain Ahab and his crew is more puzzling than it appears. Who is hunting whom? Gail Wylie enters the hunt for the possible meanings behind this famous novel.

Celebrating 60 years in show business, legendary actor James Cosmo will be live on stage discussing his amazing life and career.

Taking its title from Victorian seaside peep-show machines, Orton’s dark humour makes for a subversive farce. Gail Wylie, without any trigger warnings or spoiler alerts, will attempt to introduce you to the very particular world of Joe Orton.

Brought to life in partnership with the Scottish Arts Trust, In Conversation with... is a series of exclusive and intimate fundraising lunches supporting Perth Theatre’s outreach work in the community.