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Theatre events in Lanarkshire

View all the upcoming Theatre events taking place throughout Lanarkshire below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.

Events in Lanarkshire

Jack And The Beanstalk

17th November 2023 - 7th January 2024

Motherwell Theatre have teamed up again with Spillers Pantomimes to bring Jack And The Beanstalk to the venue this festive season!

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Christmas at New Lanark

24th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

The New Lanark Christmas Experience is back and bigger than ever featuring Santa's Grotto, Christmas Markets and their brand new outdoor ice rink!

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Chipperfield Christmas Circus: Santa Saves Christmas

25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Destination Christmas at M&Ds Scotland's Theme Park presents Chipperfield Christmas Circus with their jam packed show Santa Saves Christmas!

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UGLY! A Cinderella Story

25th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

An unforgettable spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, step into the magical world of Wondernauld for a festive treat that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles!

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Aladdin

29th November 2023 - 17th December 2023

Book your magic carpet ride to Old Peking for Studio32's magical family pantomime Aladdin... it's pure Genie-us!

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A Ladder To The Stars

2nd December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, A Ladder to the Stars is a heartfelt, humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams!

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Sleeping Senga

9th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Insideout Theatre Productions return to Lanark Memorial Hall with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!

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Cinderella

10th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Join SLLC and NCL in pantoland as they bring family panto back to Lanarkshire with their production of Cinderella!

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Cinema Live: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 12th December 2023 - 17th December 2023

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Pips and Panda at the North Pole!

12th December 2023

The world famous Purves Puppets return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Tuesday 12th December with another festive treat for the young ones with Pips and Panda at the North Pole!

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The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

12th December 2023

The Royal Ballet's revival of Ivanov and Wright's The Nutcracker brings a fairytale winter to Lanternhouse Cinema on Tuesday 12th December!

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Sleeping Senga

15th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Insideout Theatre Productions return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with their all-singing, all-dancing banterous family Pantomime... Sleeping Senga!

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Cinderella

20th December 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Cinderella, by Shotts Theatre Company Theatre Presto, is a hilarious pantomime starring Preston Clare, Lou Istoriou and Aidan McGrath!

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The Magic of The Beatles

23rd December 2023

The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at Lanark Memorial Hall on December 23rd!

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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show

28th December 2023 - 29th December 2023

Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023 at East Kilbride Arts Centre!

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The McDougalls: Big Christmas Show

30th December 2023

Ho ho ho! It's the Big Christmas Show! The McDougalls, everyone's favourite children's theatre company, presents their spectacular new show for 2023!

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The Legends Of American Country Show

5th January 2024

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Lanark Memorial Hall for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Auld Lang Syne

20th January 2024

Delivered with her trademark wit and unparalleled musical ability, join Mairi Campbell for Auld Lang Syne, a funny and heartfelt show that resonates with wider universal truths!

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Cinema Live: Rusalka

Selected dates between 24th January 2024 - 28th January 2024

This poetic, contemporary new staging of Dvořák's lyric fairy tale reveals our uneasy relationship with the natural world and humanity's attempts to own and tame it.

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The Royal Opera: Rusalka

24th January 2024

This poetic, contemporary new staging of Dvořák's lyric fairy tale reveals our uneasy relationship with the natural world and humanity's attempts to own and tame it.

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National Theatre Live: Dear England

25th January 2024

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold directs the spectacular new play, Dear England!

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Ruins By MHZ

2nd February 2024

Set inside a mesmerizing video cube, Ruins is a highly visual dance performance! Don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Friday 2nd February!

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Cinema Live: Manon

Selected dates between 7th February 2024 - 11th February 2024

Torn between her desire of a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux, the feckless and capricious Manon pays the ultimate price.

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The Royal Ballet: Manon

7th February 2024

Don't miss The Royal Ballet's passionate revival of Macmillan's Manon at this special screening at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game

9th February 2024

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at The Town House Hamilton is not to be missed!

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Beyond the Barricade

9th February 2024

Don't miss Beyond the Barricade at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 9th February, it's a blockbusting show of the greatest songs in musical theatre!

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PLINTH

10th February 2024

Renowned visual theatre artist Al Seed brings his latest striking work Plinth, which examines the role and re-appraisal of statues, to Lanternhouse on Saturday 10th February!

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The Provy Wummin

10th February 2024

The Provy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it at The Town House in Hamilton on Saturday 10th February!

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Alice in Wonderland

13th February 2024

Filled with live music, puppetry and hilarious characters, Folksy Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland at Rutherglen Town Hall is the perfect show for the whole family!

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All Shook Up

21st February 2024 - 24th February 2024

The music of Elvis will come alive when Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club bring their latest production, All Shook Up, to East Kilbride Village Theatre in February!

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National Theatre Live: Vanya

22nd February 2024

Filmed live during its sold-out run in London's West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024 including Lanternhouse on Thursday 22nd February!

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The Magic of Motown

23rd February 2024

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show returns to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 23rd February!

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The Springsteen Sessions

23rd February 2024

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Rutherglen Town Hall... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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Francie & Josie: Pure Nostalgia

1st March 2024

Having toured Scotland for the past seven years Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac return to East Kilbride Village Theatre with Francie & Josie - Pure Nostalgia!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle

2nd March 2024

In a brand new show, the Singing Kettle's founder, Artie dusts off the kettles and asks the audience to join in the rhyme, 'Spout, handle, lid of metal, What's inside the Singing Kettle'!

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Francie & Josie: Pure Nostalgia

2nd March 2024

Having toured Scotland for the past seven years Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac return to Lanark Memorial Hall with Francie & Josie - Pure Nostalgia!

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A Giant on the Bridge

5th March 2024

Five of Scotland's foremost musicians explore identity, family, community, systems, restoration, injustice when A Giant on the Bridge comes to Lanternhouse!

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Ragnarok

5th March 2024 - 6th March 2024

Ragnarok takes its inspiration from Norse mythology's cyclical tale of the same name. It is a story about fate and determination, mortals and gods, the world's end and its rebirth.

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Nathan Carter

6th March 2024

Ireland's number one Country music star Nathan Carter returns to the Town House Hamilton for an evening of music not to be missed on Wednesday 6th March!

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The Circus of Horrors - CANCELLED

7th March 2024

Whether you are a Rock fan or theatregoer, The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone! Don't miss their sensational new show, the Cabaret of Curiosities, at Motherwell Concert Hall in March!

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St Patrick’s Hooley with the Stars

14th March 2024

Back by popular demand St Patricks Hooley with the Stars returns for another night of hand clapping and foot stomping magic with 2 of Ireland's finest acts on the music scene all on one super show!

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Up A Close

15th March 2024

Following its first sell out run in 2019 The Travelling Theatre Company bring Up A Close, the story of Joanna and her life growing up in a Partick tenement flat, to Lanark Memorial Hall.

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Celine - My Heart Will Go On

17th March 2024

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Sunday 17th March!

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The Wedding Singer Musical

21st March 2024 - 23rd March 2024

Lanark Amateur Musical Society bring their latest musical production, The Wedding Singer, to Lanark Memorial Hall between the 21st and 23rd March!

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Cinema Live: Madama Butterfly

Selected dates between 26th March 2024 - 31st March 2024

Don't miss Puccini's heart-rending opera about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer performed at the Royal Opera House and screened live at Airdrie Town Hall!

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The Royal Opera: Madama Butterfly

26th March 2024

Witness the Royal Opera's revival of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at this special screened event at Lanternhouse Cumbernauld!

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The Gatekeeper

27th March 2024 - 30th March 2024

The Gatekeeper at East Kilbride Village Theatre is a darkly comic play from Chloe Moss about the disintegration of a family get-together.

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Alice in Wonderland

30th March 2024

Filled with live music, puppetry and hilarious characters, Folksy Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland at Lanternhouse is the perfect show for the whole family!

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Cinema Live: Macmillan Triple

Selected dates between 9th April 2024 - 14th April 2024

The Royal Ballet celebrates the breadth of Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan's one-act ballets, Danses Concertantes, Different Drummer and Requiem with a live screening at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Rumpelstiltskin

10th April 2024 - 14th April 2024

Starbright Entertainments have teamed up with Motherwell Theatre again to bring you brand new Easter pantomime adventure Rumpelstiltskin to Airdrie Town Hall!

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The Legends of American Country Show

11th April 2024

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to East Kilbride Village Theatre for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Makings of a Murderer

11th April 2024

The Makings of a Murderer, a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre not to be missed, comes to Motherwell Concert Hall on Thursday 11th April!

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Pop Princesses

12th April 2024

Pop Princesses at Lanark Memorial Hall is a musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing!

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Ministry Of Science Live

13th April 2024

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Motherwell!

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Up A Close

18th April 2024

Following its first sell out run in 2019 The Travelling Theatre Company bring Up A Close, the story of Joanna and her life growing up in a Partick tenement flat, to Lanternhouse!

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The Springsteen Sessions

19th April 2024

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Lanternhouse... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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The Wedding Singer

23rd April 2024 - 24th April 2024

Encore Stars Academy bring their musical production of the hit Adam Sandler movie, The Wedding Singer to East Kilbride Village Theatre on April 23rd and 24th!

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Cinema Live: Swan Lake

Selected dates between 24th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, screened live at Airdrie Town Hall cinema!

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The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

24th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, at a special screening at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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School of Rock

25th April 2024 - 27th April 2024

Encore Stars Academy bring the high-octane smash hit musical, School of Rock, to East Kilbride Village Theatre between the 25th and 27th April!

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Cinema Live: Carmen

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Aigul Akmetshina and Vasilisa Berzhanskaya share the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen!

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The Royal Opera: Carmen

1st May 2024

Lanternhouse Cinema are excited to host a screening of the new production by The Royal Opera of Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday 1st May!

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

18th May 2024

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th May!

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Supreme Queen

18th May 2024

Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall on May 18th!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!

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Cinema Live: Message In A Bottle

Selected dates between 30th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Message In A Bottle

30th May 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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ABBAMANIA

1st June 2024

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night out with ABBAMANIA at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 1st June!

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Cinema Live: Andrea Chenier

Selected dates between 11th June 2024 - 16th June 2024

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar's spectacular staging of Giordano's epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.

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The Royal Opera: Andrea Chenier

11th June 2024

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar's spectacular staging of Giordano's epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.

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An Evening With John Lydon

13th June 2024

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Motherwell Concert Hall in June 2024!

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5,6,7,8 The Steps Experience

10th August 2024

Whether you are looking for a night of nostalgia or a party that will get you moving, 5,6,7,8 - The Steps Experience has it all, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 10th August!

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Cirque - The Greatest Show

21st September 2024

Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family is coming to Motherwell Concert Hall on Saturday 21st September!

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No Man’s Land

18th October 2024

After the successful run of their 5ive star production 'O'er the Tap' in 2018 Geeza Break are delighted to announce brand new play No Man's Land which will be touring theatres in 2024!

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No Man’s Land

19th October 2024

After the successful run of their 5ive star production 'O'er the Tap' in 2018 Geeza Break are delighted to announce brand new play No Man's Land which will be touring theatres in 2024!

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An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim

31st January 2025

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Airdrie Town Hall as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

Scotland Inspires: An Audience with Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE

6th March 2024

As part of their Scotland Inspires series, Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome Dr Josh Littlejohn MBE on Wednesday 6th March to tell his inspirational story and answer your questions.

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Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

Encore Cinema Screening: Swan Lake

28th April 2024

Don't miss a special performance of Swan Lake, the best-known and most-loved classical ballet, at a special screening at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale

22nd May 2024

Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!

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Theatre Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake

20th January 2024

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 18th May 2024

Following on from their sell our shows in 2023, the Tandem Writers are back with a series of three individual 45-minute play readings expanding on their previous stories.

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Insane Christmas Magic

Insane Christmas Magic

21st December 2023

Join two of the most sought-after magicians in the coutry - Elliot Bibby and Cameron Gibson - as they take you through an evening of Insane Christmas Magic that you won't soon forget!

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Theatre Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Get It On!

Get It On!

20th April 2024

You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other at Rothes Halls on 20th April!

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Irish Annie’s

Irish Annie’s

22nd March 2024

Come on down to the Adam Smith Theatre for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy!

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What’s Love Got To Do with It?

What’s Love Got To Do with It?

30th November 2024

What's Love Got To Do With It? The not-to-be missed musical experience celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner comes to the Alhambra Theatre on 30th November 2024!

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

2nd December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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One Night In Dublin

One Night In Dublin

26th June 2024

One Night In Dublin promises a glorious night of high-energy Irish music and more than a little bit of Irish craic when it returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 26th June!

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Glasgow International

Glasgow International

7th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary visual art, Glasgow International, will returns in 2024 between Friday 7th and Sunday 23rd June!

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Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

The McDougalls: Space Adventure

The McDougalls: Space Adventure

6th April 2024

Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at Beacon Arts Centre!

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The Wee Mermaid

The Wee Mermaid

6th December 2023 - 10th December 2023

Panto maid for Paisley... join Oor Aerial as she tries to find herself a new plaice and new buddies in the Paisley Pacific!

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Que Sera Sera

Que Sera Sera

28th September 2024

Que Sera Sera is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood's greatest stars – Doris Day, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 28th September!

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Theatre Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Misty’s Magical Adventure

Misty’s Magical Adventure

6th April 2024

Misty’s Magical Adventure is the brand-new enchanting tale of Misty the Dragon. Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre on 6th April!

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James V - Katherine

James V - Katherine

24th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Rona Munro’s renowned James Plays continue with this fifth standalone production, presenting an up close and intimate performance, with focussed, raw storytelling. Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

5th April 2024

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as 'two people reading some poems'!

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Events in Other Areas

Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!

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The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

27th January 2024

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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That’ll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day

15th May 2024 - 16th May 2024

That'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

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Popular Events

Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 10th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 4th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2023 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
Christmas at Clyde Valley Family Park
Come along to Clyde Valley Family Park and enjoy lots of festive fun for all the family this December!
Hamilton Christmas Markets
Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you four dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

Popular Venues

Airdrie Town Hall East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Rutherglen Town Hall The Town House Hamilton