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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire in May 2026

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Events in Lanarkshire

Craig Revel Horwood

1st May 2026

Airdrie Town Hall has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Friday 1st May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

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Craig Revel Horwood

2nd May 2026

The Town House Hamilton has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Saturday 2nd May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

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Whit’s Yer Chat

2nd May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Cumbernauld Theatre starring Jane McCarry & Des Clarke, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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Cinema Live: Eugene Onegin

5th May 2026

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

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Whit’s Yer Chat

8th May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Rutherglen Town Hall starring Jane McCarry & Edward Reid, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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Meet Me At Boots Corner

9th May 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Airdrie Town Hall!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 15th May!

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Come From Away

19th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Biggar Theatre Workshop bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to the Corn Exchange in May!

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The Drifters

21st May 2026 - 22nd May 2026

The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May!

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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

30th May 2026

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 30th 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:

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Eugene Onegin

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Eugene Onegin

5th May 2026

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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ABBAMANIA

ABBAMANIA

8th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!

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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:

Waitress

Waitress

12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

Treat yourself to a 'slice of five-star musical pie' (The Times) as the hit musical comedy Waitress comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only!

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Dirty Dancing In Concert

Dirty Dancing In Concert

26th May 2026

The timeless love story of Baby and Johnny will be brought to life in concert-form when Dirty Dancing In Concert returns to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Tuesday 26th May!

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Betwixt the Sheets LIVE with Dr Kate Lister

Betwixt the Sheets LIVE with Dr Kate Lister

23rd May 2026

Join historian Dr Kate Lister for a riotously entertaining and equally enlightening evening as she brings her award-winning podcast Betwixt the Sheets LIVE to the Assembly Rooms stage!

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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:

Journey

Journey

16th May 2026

JOURNEY is an emotionally resonant contemporary circus experience from Cirqulation, Scotland’s travelling ensemble.

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Stories in the Dust

Stories in the Dust

23rd May 2026 - 24th May 2026

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world.

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The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun!

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun!

9th May 2026

E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at the Adam Smith Theatre on 9th May!

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

23rd February 2026 - 27th June 2026

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!

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I’m Grand Mam: Happy Campers

I’m Grand Mam: Happy Campers

28th May 2026

Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby, the wildly popular Irish comedy duo, bring their live show 'Happy Campers' to The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow on Thursday 28th May!

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The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles

14th May 2026

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 14th 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:

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

2nd May 2026

E-I-E-I-O! It's time to join everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 2nd May!

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Addams Family Young@Part

Addams Family Young@Part

7th May 2026 - 8th May 2026

The Theatre School of Scotland proudly presents The Addams Family Young@Part at Beacon Arts Centre, a spooky, fun-filled show celebrating family, love, and embracing differences!

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Celebrating Celine - A New Day

Celebrating Celine - A New Day

1st May 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at Beacon Arts Centre, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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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:

Karine Polwart - Windblown

Karine Polwart - Windblown

14th May 2026

A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.

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Help! I Think I’m Turning Into Ivor Cutler

Help! I Think I’m Turning Into Ivor Cutler

13th May 2026

Tim Dalling's quirky and warm tribute to Scottish poet, singer and humourist Ivor Cutler joyfully takes you through the repertoire of the charming songs, poetry and prose of this beloved eccentric.

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JESSIES

JESSIES

16th May 2026

From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!

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Events in Other Areas

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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
The Thin Man
The Bookends Theatre Group bring another 1940's Radio Hour to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 8th February featuring their production of The Thin Man!
Makers & Merchants Monthly Market
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
We Will Rock You
ACAOS proudly presents their amateur production of Queen and Ben Elton's worldwide hit musical We Will Rock You! Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall between the 10th and 14th March!
Ghost Hunt at New Lanark
Don't miss an unforgettable night of chills and thrills when The Scottish Ghost Company return to New Lanark for another Ghost Hunt! Will the spirits of the village's past make themselves known?

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