South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

In this special semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as she performs a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.

Emerging from the Scottish folk scene of the late 1960’s Barbara enjoyed mainstream chart successes with hits including ‘Answer Me’, ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’, ‘Caravan’ and the million-selling number one single, ‘I Know Him So Well’.

As Scotland’s best-selling female album artist, she has earned 6 platinum, 11 gold and 7 silver albums and cemented her status as one of the UK’s best-loved performers. Nick Holland joined Barbara’s touring band in the mid 2000’s and has remained with her ever since, playing keyboards and producing her recent albums.

Special guest will be Anthony Toner, an artist acclaimed as much for his insightful and poetic lyrics as for his mastery of fingerstyle guitar and engaging onstage patter. He has shared the stage with everyone from folk legends Barbara Dickson and Frances Black to country music heroes Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith and blues/jazz superstar Van Morrison.

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

Cost: £30.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Written and directed by Paul Moore.

From here to maternity…

And for every pregnant mother climbing that hill to Rottenrow, it took an eternity!

It’s a cold night in May 2001…Big Andy and his sidekick in security, Slim Si are watching over the decrepit wards of the iconic Rottenrow Maternity Hospital, the night before it feels the pain of the wrecking ball and is razed to the ground, with no epidural to numb the pain. The end of an epidural era! On their midnight “tour of duty”, our two hapless Security Guards wander through the wards and stumble upon an old box…containing patient files, cod liver oil and a lot of vodka…

And as the vodka kicks in…he reminisces with Slim Si about how him and his siblings were all birthed in the Rooms of Rottenrow…and thousands of others. The Birth of a Nation!  

Before long, it’s drams and prams, pains and weans, distractions and contractions….as The Wummin on The Wards emerge to give birth to their stories (and their weans) in full thrust Glasgow style. Literally all the belly aching hilarity…and a few hysterectomies too. A show that will have you in stitches!!

From the writer of the smash hit musical comedies “The Provy Wummin” and “Meet Me at Boots Corner” – with the pulsating patter of big toe tapping musical numbers-from Bassey to The Beatles and Boney M…and so many more!!

Not to be missed. Grab a seat and pay a visit with your Lucozade and grapes and reminisce about “Rottenrow”

Age restriction 16+

Adult humour and subject to strong language

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £24.00 / group 10+ 10% discount (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

‘The Scottish Comedians’ is packed with amazing Scottish comedy talent.

After hugely successful previous tours, the 2026 show promises another outstanding line up of headline comedians.

The 2026 show showcases an unbelievable line up of talent for you, and we would go as far as saying this is probably the best comedy show you will see - with an amazing variety of comedians, all worthy of their own show.

‘The Scottish Comedians’ line up is as follows - Susie McCabe, Ray Bradshaw, Des McLean, Gareth Mutch and your host Bruce Devlin. Five brilliant comedians in one night!

This is a one off special show bringing the best in Scottish comedy to Lanark.

This is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026.

Age Guidance: 16+ Please note the performance may contain strong language and adult themes.

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

Cost: £24.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Hamilton District Youth Theatre is thrilled to present the festive favourite Elf the Musical this November! Based on the beloved holiday film, this heart-warming and hilarious musical follows Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole, as he journeys to New York City to discover his true identity and spread Christmas cheer. Along the way, Buddy brings laughter, chaos and plenty of festive spirit to everyone he meets. Packed with catchy songs, dazzling performances and a story full of joy, Elf the Musical is the perfect treat for the whole family this Christmas season. Don’t miss this magical production that’s sure to leave audiences smiling!

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

Cost: £15 / £12 concession and groups 10+ (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

An ABBA Dream is Scotland's top ABBA tribute show, featuring all the class hits.

Come along and sing along to all your favourites and get dressed up - it's a lot of fun!

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £26.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)