South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Standing outside the entrance to Low Parks Museum is a simple, bronze memorial plaque on a polished granite plinth that bears the words “The Dutch Don’t Forget”. The plaque was presented to veterans of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, a Scottish, Territorial Army formation that played a vital part in the liberation of the Netherlands in the final stages of the Second World War. The message is simple, the Dutch will never forget the sacrifices made by the men of the 52nd (Lowland) Division in freeing them from Nazi oppression.

Two battalions of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) proudly fought in the Dutch campaign in the Second World War. The 6th Battalion, historically covering the county of Lanarkshire, and the 7th Battalion, drawn mainly from the south side of the city of Glasgow.

This commemorative exhibition highlights the part played by these two battalions, as part of the 52nd (Lowland) Division, in this pivotal stage of the Second World War.

Free entry, open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm.

Cost: Free admission

 

SLLC and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Mother Goose.

Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose’s Circus is in town!

Join us as we spirit you off to the magical panto land of Old Italy… in South Lanarkshire!

Can our local fairy, Gallus Alice, prevent Mother Goose from being led to the dark side by her diabolical Ringmistress, Diavola, and her sultry sidekick, Valentino?

Will Ginny Goose save the circus from ruin, and will Carlo the clown ever manage to find her funny bone?

Does our circus strongwoman, Sofia Stromboli, have the strength to save her sister, Tina the Tumbler, from falling for Valentino’s dubious charms?

Do you believe enough in the panto magic to be able to see Giovanna’s invisible doggie, Freddo?

And more importantly, is Priscilla Goose’s bahoochy up to the strain of laying all those golden eggs?

So let’s all run away and join Mother Goose in the big top for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills, love and laughter and song and dance to find out if good will win the day.

Oh yes it will!

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Dates and times:
Tuesday 3 Dec 10am / 1.00pm Schools shows 
Wednesday 4 Dec 10am / 1.00pm Schools shows 
Thursday 5 Dec 7.00pm
Friday 6 Dec 7.00pm
Saturday 7 Dec 1.30pm / 7.00pm
Sunday 8 Dec 1.30pm / 7.00pm

Cost: £17.50 / £15.50 / family (x4) £50 / group 20+ £11 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

East Kilbride Repertory Theatre present Once Upon a Fairytale.

Written and directed by Neil Cox.

Once upon a Fairytale is an exciting panto with all your favourite fairy tale characters. Will Jack and Jill tumble after the baddies! Will the Old woman who lived in a Shoe get help from all the shoe children? Will Robin meet his Maid? Will they save not one, not two but three princes from the evil Snow Queen and her buddy Rumpelstiltskin? Who will help them? Come travel with them through the Land of Fairytales and find out. There’s magic spells, dastardly deeds, music, dance and a talented chorus of local children.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £16 / £13 conc / grp 10+ 10% discount / £10 on 27 Nov (+£1.50 transaction fee)

 

Studio32 return to the Arts Centre once more to give this well-loved fairytale a classic panto makeover. There will be thrills and spills and laughter galore as our brave heroine battles to overcome the wicked fairy’s curse, aided and abetted by a colourful assortment of friends and family, including three quirky but kind fairies.

If you’re looking for all-singing, all-dancing family entertainment that kids of all ages will love, don’t be a sleepy head, get your tickets booked lickety-split!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £10-£13.50 (Subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Lanark Panto Club Seniors present Jack and the Beanstalk.

Lanark Panto Club pantomime stars local adults and children from Lanark and the surrounding areas, dedicated to putting on a great show every Christmas.

The cast rehearse weekly in the Memorial Hall on a Tuesday evening. Budding actors of all ages can join either juniors or seniors by contacting the club directly.

This year we welcome them back with their production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £13 / £11 concession / £40 family (4) / £8.50 group 10+