South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell-out run across Scotland, including a sell-out show at Lanark Memorial Hall and two sell-out shows at The Pavilion Theatre in March 2025, The Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be returning to South Lanarkshire in 2025 with Up A Close: Joanna's story.  

Up A Close is the story of Joanna, looking back on her life in her Partick tenement flat, when her husband doesn't come home one night, she reminisces on her marriage, her children, the wonderful times she had growing up in the mid 70s with her mum, dad and her auntie Sandra. Her best friend Anne Marie, the nuns and dancing up the toon to the Bay City Rollers. The audience will laugh and cry and identify themselves in this brilliantly written and acted play of tough love and hope and laughter, full of nostalgia, poignancy and fun and Pure Glasgow banter.

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

Cost: £22.00 / £20.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

New Victory Players present Dial M for Murder.

Tony Wendice has the perfect plan to murder his wife.

But in this classic thriller…even the best plans can go terribly wrong.

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

Cost: £16.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Step into the enchanted world of Beauty and the Beast Jr, a delightful tale about seeing beyond appearances. When an arrogant young prince is transformed into a hideous beast, he must learn to love and be loved in return to break the spell. With the help of his enchanted servants, the Beast tries to win the heart of the bright and kind Belle, the only girl who might be able to save him. Featuring beloved songs like "Be Our Guest" and "Beauty and the Beast," this magical production is perfect for audiences of all ages, reminding us that true beauty comes from within.

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

Cost: £16 / £14 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show " Nashville Live", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia!

The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Alan Jackson, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and the new kid on the block Luke Combs with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must-see musical extravaganza.

The show also features three superb singers who are all accompanied by a fantastic live band of musicians. Watch that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way, hand clapping and toe-tapping, to downtown  Nashville and back in one night.

One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

Over 2,000 5-star reviews!

Quotes to use:
“As good as Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville" - Country Music Northern Ireland
“Pure  Raw Country at its Best" - CMT
“Fantastic show of nostalgic country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians" - Hot Country TV

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

Cost: £26.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Sweeney Entertainments proudly present ABBA Forever.

ABBA Forever are recognised as one of the best live recreations of ABBA Live in Concert. Theatre audiences worldwide have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band. A considerable landmark in their career was their sixth sell-out theatre tour of Sweden, the home of the original supergroup, ABBA.

In their amazing live show, the unique ABBA sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums, and bass guitar. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.

The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an all-live performance ensures that the ABBA Forever show captivates audiences whenever they take to the stage.

Packed full of excitement and exuberance, dazzling costumes and authentic lighting design, ABBA Forever will take you on a journey back to the 70’s; the show is guaranteed to delight - from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus.

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

Cost: £29.00 / £27.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)