South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

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 - celebrating 25 years in 2024!

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake.

Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? 

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

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

Cost: £14.00 adult / £12.00 child / £50.00 family (x4) / £10 groups 10+

Vertigo Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Lord, what fools these mortals be!”

On the eve of the Duke’s wedding day, deep in the forests of Athens, fairy magic begins to cause chaos for the mortals. The fairy King enlists the help of his servant to play a prank on the fairy Queen. Four Athenians chase one another in an unrequited quest of love. A group of actors have rehearsals for their play cut short when one of them turns into a donkey. Will everything be set right in time for the wedding?

Vertigo Theatre’s performance of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy is back by popular demand. Vertigo is a group for young people and young adults, run by a committee of young people. Most notable for their first-class productions of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’, Vertigo Theatre are sure to entertain you.

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

Cost: £12.00 / £10.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

You Choose – every show is unique! 

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family.

But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

Using the picture book as inspiration, and through a series of games and challenges, each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

Suitable for ages 2-7.

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

Cost: £12.50 / £45 family ticket (x4) / £9 group 10+

Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company, The McDougalls are back with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family – live on stage in South Lanarkshire!

Happy Halloween!  Max and Auntie Aggie (the stars of the show) are dressed to impress for their Halloween Party – and you’re invited too!  Come wearing your favourite Halloween costume for some fiendish, fang-tastic fun!

Max has been carving the pumpkins and putting up the decorations while Auntie Aggie has been practising her best Trick or Treat jokes! They’ve sent out party invitations, but which frightfully funny characters are going to turn up?

Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy Wincy Spider, and Head,, Shoulders Knees and Toes, this is a wickedly entertaining day out for the whole family this October.

‘The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show’ is filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter! (Don’t worry, there’s nothing too scary – just enough to keep your little monsters entertained!)

Introduce your little ones to the wonder of live theatre with The McDougalls! Find out more by following The McDougalls on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

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

Cost: £12.00 / £40.00 (family ticket x4)

 

Experience the definition of cool.

They were the definition of cool during their fifties and sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.

Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of their infamous live shows. So prepare yourself for the UK’s most authentic Rat Pack concert experience…

This brilliant production revives all-time-favourites such as New York, New York, That’s Amore, My Way, Mr Bojangles and That’s Life.
Rat Pack Live: Come Fly with us...

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists / estates / management companies or similar shows.

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

Cost: £28.00