South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

ECHO Players present Jack and the Beanstalk. Written by Grant F.

The evil giant Blunderbore is terrorising the poor village of Skint upon the Brew.

Can a poor farm boy named Jack save the village and the beautiful princess Jill from the giant Blunderbore and his glamorous assistant Demon Cathkin with the help of a newly graduated Fairy?

Will her father King Carracacus ever allow her to marry for love and not money?

Will Jack’s Brother Wee Willie be able to survive their mother’s cooking?

And what secret is Dame Trott hiding?

Find out this Christmas as The Echo Players present this Giant of a Pantomime!

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)

 

Our Christmas Market goes from strength to strength!

We’ll be offering a fantastic opportunity to purchase personalised and hancrafted gifts for friends and loved ones so why not treat yourself!

With free admission you’re sure to find something to suit all tastes!

Set over tow floors on offer will be a variety of merchandise including Christmas cards, beautiful handmade jewellery, baby gifts and to tempt your taste buds we have scrumptious cakes and confectionery stalls available on the day too.

Our café will be open throughout the day serving a selection of drinks, snacks and light meals.

So why fight your way through the Christmas crowds when you can browse at your leisure in the beautiful surroundings of the Town Hall.

Remember to bring lots of shopping bags for all your goodies and we look forward to welcoming you!

Cost: Free admission

 

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk.

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum… to our panto, you must come!

Welcome to a mystical magical fairytale pantomime kingdom… somewhere in the deepest, darkest depths of South Lanarkshire… where the locals are under threat from the gruesome Giant Greedyguts and his loathsome enforcer, Fleshcreep.

The Giant has gobbled up all the animals in town… except Moomoo: the disco dancing coo-coo of Dame Trot and her two kids… Jack and Jessie.

Jack loves Princess Lulu - Lulu loves Jack. But he’s just a commoner and surely they can never be wed. Or can they?

Trainee Fairy Farquhar loves Jessie - Jessie has her head in the clouds. And even if she realised, fairies can’t marry mortals. Or can they?

When Princess Lulu is kidnapped by the Giant, and Fleshcreep tricks Jessie into selling Moomoo for a bag of beans, is all hope lost? Or will Fairy Farquhar be able to use the explosive power of beans to get Jack and his friends up to the Giant’s castle in Cloudland before his lunch is served?

Find out in this year’s magical family panto, as we climb the magic beanstalk for a roller-coaster journey of adventure, laughter, thrills and spills.

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

Dates and times:
Saturday 29 November 2025, 100pm / 5.30pm
Sunday 30 November 2025, 1.00pm / 5.30pm
Tuesday 02 December 2025, 10.00am / 1.00pm (schools shows)
Wednesday 03 December 2025, 10.00am / 1.00pm (schools shows)
Thursday 04 December 2025, 7.00pm
Friday 05 December 2025, 7.00pm
Saturday 06 December 2025, 1.00pm / 5.30pm - BSL Signed Performance
Sunday 07 December 2025, 11.00am / 3.30pm

Cost: £18 / £16 conc / £52.00 family / £11.50 group 20+ (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Studio 32 brings the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to East Kilbride this festive season. Join Little Red as she makes her daily venture through the forest to visit her granny. Except this particular day her journey takes an unexpected turn when the cunning Mr Wolf sets his mischievous plans in motion. With a lively cast of colourful characters, plenty of adventure, and a touch of moonlit mischief, this heartwarming tale promises fun, laughter, and festive cheer for all ages. 

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

Times: Evenings 7.30pm / Saturday 11.30am, 3.00pm, 7.30pm / Sunday 11.30am, 3.00pm 

Cost: Wednesday 3 Dec - £10.50 / Thursday 4 Dec at 7.30pm / Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 Dec at 11.30am - £12.00 £10.50 (concession) / all other tickets £14.00 / £12.50 (concession) (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Cost: Wednesday 3 Dec - £10.50 / Thursday 4 Dec at 7.30pm / Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 Dec at 11.30am - £12.00 £10.50 (concession) / all other tickets £14.00 / £12.50 (concession) (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Enjoy a selection of sandwiches and wraps followed by homemade sweet treats and scones with lashings of cream and jam! Tea and coffee will be served throughout as well, or upgrade to our sparkling afternoon tea to add on a glass of Prosecco!

Looking for the perfect gift? Afternoon Tea for Two and Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two vouchers can be purchased at the reception desk within the gift shop.

Current dates available: 2:00pm on Sunday 18 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November and 7 December 2025

Cost: £17.50 per person for our traditional afternoon tea and £25.00 per person for our sparkling afternoon tea. 

Booking:  Must be booked and paid for in advance by calling reception on 01698 426213. Dietary requirements can be catered for but must be advised at the time of booking.

Cost: £17.50 traditional / £25.00 for Prosecco afternoon tea