The Garidge Theatre Company was set up in 2004 by Rhona Mitchell with the express purpose of running a theatre festival in Inverurie bringing a mix of amateur and professional work to the town. As well as providing an opportunity for her own students to perform, the company will introduce a range of touring professional productions to a local audience. 

This is now the fourth Garioch Theatre Festival, firmly establishing it as an important annual arts event in the North-East. The committee have all brought their own skills to the project - Rhona Mitchell, Pamela Barrie, Charles Barron, Ashley Forbes, Kenny Fraser, Claire Gauld, Tina Olsen, Alison Telfer, and Michael Watt. 

We are grateful for the support given to it by  Aberdeenshire Council, Gordon Forum for the Arts,  John Wood Group, NEAT and the people of Inverurie and area who support us as an audience.  Once again we are very lucky to have Roy Fairhead working on the technical side for the festival.