South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

At a rural pub in County Leitrim, Ireland, four old friends get together to swap stories, wind each other up and share a few “small ones” together.

Tonight is different, however, as the four friends are joined by Valerie – a young woman who has recently moved into the area and has a few stories of her own to tell.

Conor McPherson’s Olivier award-winning play was described as the “play of the decade” when it was first performed. Nearly thirty years on, it still has the power to bewitch audiences with its good-natured craic and eerie tales of Irish folklore.

Presented by the group that brought you The Shut In, Plaza Suite and Ulster American.

An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

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

Cost: £15.00 / £13.00

 

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.

This breathtaking tribute to Tina Turner celebrates the amazing life and work of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll!

Early hits, including River Deep - Mountain High and Nutbush City Limits, were just a taste of what was to come. We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, I Don’t Wanna Lose You and When the Heartache is Over propelled Tina to stadium concert stardom. 

Supported by her dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates and remembers those famed live performances for one night only!

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

Cost: £26.00

A charity 8 ball pool event which the whole family can enjoy. The winner of the event will walk away with £20,000 and the beautiful trophy.

This is the first ever Lola's Pool Party Grand Finals and it is an event  that started with 50 qualifiers from all over the UK. The winners from each qualifier will meet here at The Town House Hamilton to play for the title and the top prize of £20,000!

The main event comprises a one-table set up complete with a 30 second shot clock, to keep the players on their toes! The 50 players are in the hat and it's a random draw to see who knocks each other out in a single frame shoot-out, last person standing event.

Meanwhile there will be a live DJ and lots of other games to keep the family entertained, like bingo, speed-pool, player sweep and raffles. There will also be a Golden Ball raffle with 10 players left to invite someone from the crowd to take part in the event.... so anyone in the venue has a great chance of winning the £20,000!!

It will be a great fun day out for the whole family while raising money for such an amazing charity - Strathcarron Hospice - on behalf of Laura Boyle (Lola), who sadly past away from triple negative breast cancer in February 2022.
Laura and her professional pool-player husband, Mark Boyle, came up with the idea of this event just before Covid hit. It's an event that brings fun and games to a pool event that anyone can win and the whole family can enjoy. Also supporting local charities at the same time!

Come along and be part of our new Pool Party journey.....

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

Cost: £20.00 / £50.00 VIP

 

An audience with Karen Dunbar from "Chewin The Fat" not to be missed if you enjoy a good laugh and a great night out!

This show is for over 18's only.

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

Cost: £25.00

 

Studio 32 presents Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.

Studio 32 return to the Arts Centre with their hilarious and touching performance of this much loved play. The story of six women in the American South whose friendship and bond sees them through the good times and the bad.

Set in a beauty parlour, this comedy inspired the beloved 1989 film starring Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Dolly Parton.

Studio 32 first presented this play in a sold out 2003 production. We are delighted to be returning with this all new performance for 2024.

Guarantees to be a great night of theatre.

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

Cost: £14.00 / £12.50 concession