South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Following numerous annual sell out appearances at Lanark Memorial Hall, we are delighted to once again invite you to come along and enjoy tea and cake in the company of a Scottish showbiz legend!

Needing no introduction to many, Alastair is one of Scotland's favourite showbiz personalities. A highly talented international performer, singer, song-writer, recording artist and broadcaster, he is equally at home in a jazz club, folk club, variety show, theatre or concert hall and was a well-known face on television in the 60s and 70s. 

His concert programme can vary from a Scottish historical ballad to a humorous music hall ditty, and from a Gaelic lament to a hand clapping American Negro Gospel song. Not mere versatility for its own sake, but rather a genuine desire to share some of the very best songs and personal favourites.

Please note that the Stalls will be cabaret style tables of 10. Customers please note that you may be sharing a table with other patrons.

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

Cost: £7.00

The world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to The Beatles celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Hard Day’s Night.

The iconic 1964 album and movie perfectly captured the Fab Four at their pop peak.

And to mark the diamond anniversary, The Mersey Beatles will play the entire A Hard Day’s Night album in full – followed by a hit-packed collection of Beatlemania classics.

The band, who perform sensational sold-out shows around world, will then take the audience on a fabulous ride through the psychedelic brilliance of Sgt Pepper and The Beatles’ later classics.

This is a truly unique and stunning live concert experience!

"The best Beatles tribute band around.” - The British Beatles Fan Club
 
“The Mersey Beatles absolutely nail the sound of The Beatles. They have that brilliant ability to get people up on their feet dancing… and John would have loved that!” - Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister

“When I saw them play in The Cavern, they perfectly recreated the atmosphere the original Beatles produced. It was just like listening to The Beatles again.” - Joe Flannery, Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein's assistant

“The next best thing to seeing the original Beatles live.” - The Morning Call, USA

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

Cost: £26.00

From the production company that brought you "Singin I’m no a Billy He’s a Tim!", Working Class productions are back with a brand new, hilarious play, “Blame it on the Bucky”, written by Jerry Taylor.

Get ready for a hilarious night of comedy, as the McCluckie family frantically search for their granny’s missing corpse on the morning of the funeral. With the men too hungover to remember and a very angry daughter in labour, absolute chaos ensues. Can they find granny before the baby is born and, as always, will the men just blame this one on the Bucky?

This uproarious comedy will have you laughing until your waters break and crying like a newborn baby.

Over 16’s only.

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

Cost: £16.00

Following a successful sold out 2023 tour, Up A Close has already sold out several of the upcoming 2024 dates and are delighted to be bringing the show to East Kilbride. There will be two performances taking place on 14 September at 2:30pm and 7:30pm  If you fancy it, don’t delay as it will sell out again!

“Up A Close" is the story of Joanna and her life growing up in a Glasgow tenement. When her husband goes missing she starts to relive scenes from her youth and we see the fun times she had. Dancing to the Bay City Rollers, Goin’ up the dancin’ with her pal and her wonderful relationship with her Auntie Sandra. Shang-a-lang to the music with young Joanna. The play is very nostalgic, poignant and funny. Lots of laughter and tears.

Over 16's only.

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

Cost: £22.00 / £20.00

Studio 32 presents Little Shop of Horrors.

Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman.
Music by Alan Menken.
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director).
Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi musical smash, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years.

Meet mild-mannered gardening nerd Seymour Krelborn as he stumbles across a new breed of plant, which he names "Audrey II" in tribute to the sweet but lost girl who works in the same flower shop. The plant grows into a foul-mouthed, singing sensation who promises unending fame and fortune. But just what does this botanical oddity crave?

Don’t miss this cult classic – a charming tongue-in-cheek musical comedy performed by the ever-popular Studio32 Theatre Company.

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

Cost: £16.00 / £14.50 concession