Lead cast set for Pitlochry’s The Sound of Music

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced casting for The Sound of Music, which will return this winter.

The revival comes as the Oscar-winning film adaptation celebrates its 60th anniversary. Featuring songs including “My Favorite Things”, “Do-Re-Mi” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical has won five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

Kirsty Findlay and Ali Watt will reprise their roles as Maria Rainer and Captain Georg von Trapp. Speaking about her return, Findlay said: “I’m thrilled to be returning to Pitlochry to play Maria in The Sound of Music. This show holds an incredibly special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to explore the story and the music even more.”

Watt added: “The wonderful audience reaction last year made it clear just how much this story means to people, and it’s a genuine privilege to help bring its warmth, magic and message to the stage once more.”

The production earned a glowing review from WhatsOnStage when it was previously mounted in 2024.

Full casting and creative team will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Sound of Music runs at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 14 November to 21 December 2025.