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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire in May 2024

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Events in Lanarkshire

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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Made In Dagenham - The Musical

1st May 2024 - 4th May 2024

ACAOS are returning to the stage at Airdrie Town Hall with Made in Dagenham... based on the real-life events of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike in Dagenham, England!

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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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Cinema Screening: Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma

Selected dates between 2nd May 2024 - 5th May 2024

A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition at this screening of Macbeth at Lanternhouse!

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I Hope Your Flowers Bloom

2nd May 2024

I Hope Your Flowers Bloom, Raymond Wilson's semi-autobiographical show and a hit of the 2023 Fringe, comes to Lanternhouse on Thursday 2nd May!

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EK Rep Fest

3rd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

This year sees the return of the EK Rep's Festival of one act plays where each night of the festival will see three plays from amateur clubs in the Lanarkshire area.

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

4th May 2024

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May!

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Dreamcoat Stars

8th May 2024

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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National Theatre Live: Nye

9th May 2024

The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to Lanternhouse on Thursday 9th May!

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80s Live

10th May 2024

The biggest 80s party show to tour the UK, 80s Live, is coming the Town House Hamilton on Friday 10th May!

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The Counterfeit Seventies

10th May 2024

After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!

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Cardboard Carnival

11th May 2024

Cardboard Carnival at Lanternhouse is an inspirational, visual treat of Camille Saint-Saëns classic with puppetry and a whole lot of cardboard for everyone from 4 – 104!

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Nearly Elton

11th May 2024

Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 11th May!

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The Sounds Of Simon

11th May 2024

The Sounds of Simon, This is the UK's longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, returns to Lanternhouse on Saturday 11th May!

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You Choose

12th May 2024

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Sunday 12th May!

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42nd Street The Musical

16th May 2024

Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen!

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Supreme Queen

17th May 2024 - 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 in 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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The Collie’s Shed

18th May 2024

With dramatization of real stories and experiences, The Collie's Shed brings a powerful and emotional call to arms over injustices and hardships that are arguably still felt to this day.

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All Our Yesterdays

21st May 2024

Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!

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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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Maggie & Me

23rd May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Maggie & Me, Damian Barr's award-winning and darkly witty memoir about growing up gay in Thatcher's Britain comes to Lanternhouse in May!

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The Ghost Lodge Mystery

23rd May 2024 - 25th May 2024

The EKO Players return to East Kilbride Arts Centre in May with their latest production, The Ghost Lodge Mystery!

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The Tanner

23rd May 2024 - 24th May 2024

Alex McSherry presents The Tanner, a searing portrayal of the reality of the battles fought by the Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace, as seen through the eyes of a common soldier.

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Mister Shakespeare

29th May 2024

Direct from an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival this powerful new play comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 29th May!

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Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered

29th May 2024

Isosceles Theatre Company return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Wednesday 29th May with their show Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered!

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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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A Night At The Musicals

31st May 2024

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 31st May!

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Coldplace

31st May 2024

Coldplace are a truly authentic tribute to Coldplay in sight, sound and passion! Don't miss them live at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 31st May!

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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:

An Evening with Martin O’Neill

An Evening with Martin O’Neill

31st May 2024

Eastwood Park Theatre will welcome former footballer and celebrated Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill, for a special event on Friday 31st May!

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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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Back to Bacharach

Back to Bacharach

4th May 2024

Back to Bacharach celebrates the timeless masterpieces of Burt Bacharach 'The Hitmaker' behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century!

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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:

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

2nd May 2024

Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.

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TRASHedy

TRASHedy

27th May 2024 - 30th May 2024

Using a mix of of animated drawings, dance and sound collages, TRASHedy takes an honest, humorous look at our freedom of choice and consumerist behaviour, and invites us to reflect on our actions.

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Bright & Wild 2024

Bright & Wild 2024

17th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Bright & Wild 2024, a festival with children and teens at its heart, celebrates the talent and creativity of young people who take part in Lyra’s Young Artists programme.

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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:

Big Top Brass

Big Top Brass

26th May 2024

Roll up, roll up… Children’s Classic Concerts presents Big Top Brass. A carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic, with bells, trills and circus skills, this is the Greatest Show!

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No Room For Love - CANCELLED

No Room For Love - CANCELLED

1st May 2024 - 4th May 2024

What happens when a doctor, his receptionist and his harp playing wife, some newlyweds, a horn player find themselves in a seedy hotel with a chaotic booking system, and a very busy bridal suite?

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Anything Goes

Anything Goes

29th May 2024 - 1st June 2024

Set sail with Lochgelly & District Amateur Musical Association for Anything Goes at the Lochgelly Centre!

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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:

Fields of Performance: Two Cowboys and The Sky

Fields of Performance: Two Cowboys and The Sky

3rd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Two Cowboys and The Sky is a physical theatre performance for young audiences, aged 3-6, featuring live music and improvisation!

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The Murder Trial Live

The Murder Trial Live

17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Take part in a live jury experience produced by real barristers based on a true story when the Murder Trial Live comes to Glasgow!

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Blues and Burlesque

Blues and Burlesque

10th May 2024

Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Perth and Adelaide, the award-winning live music cabaret show Blues and Burlesque comes to 18 Candleriggs on Friday 10th May!

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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:

Big Kid Circus: Greenock

Big Kid Circus: Greenock

8th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Wednesday 8th and Sunday 12th May!

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The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra

19th May 2024

The Northern Soul Classics Orchestra will take you on a musical journey that's steeped in nostalgia yet bursting with timeless energy at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Counterfeit Seventies Show

Counterfeit Seventies Show

4th May 2024

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between!

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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:

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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A Play, A Pie and a Pint

A Play, A Pie and a Pint

5th March 2024 - 31st May 2024

Don't miss A Play, A Pie and a Pint at Macrobert Arts Centre this Spring!

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When Mountains Meet

When Mountains Meet

15th May 2024

When Mountains Meet is a captivating, cross-cultural tale following the true story of musician Anne Wood, as she meets her father, family and heritage for the first time.

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Events in Other Areas

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!

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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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Short Attention Span Theatre

Short Attention Span Theatre

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Six mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.

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Popular Events

Calderstock
Come along to Calderglen Country Park for Calderstock... an annual afternoon of live music, dance and interactive entertainment for all the family to enjoy!
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
3rd Anniversary Bouldering Competition
Join the team at Hang On Climbing Centre in Hamilton as they celebrate the third anniversary of their opening with a bouldering competition!
Porsche In The Glen
Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display modern and classic cars on the main lawn at Calderglen on Sunday 12th May!

Popular Listings

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