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Theatre events in Renfrewshire

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Events in Renfrewshire

Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group

Selected dates between 7th April 2025 - 29th December 2025

Elderslie Kirk Players are on the look out for some fresh talent, join them for a free taster session on a Monday evening.

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GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

Selected dates between 17th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.

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PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!

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Beauty And The Beast The Panto

29th November 2025 - 6th December 2025

Experience the thrill of live theatre as the talented cast from Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group brings another Panto to life, captivating audiences of all ages!

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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

4th December 2025

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play The Fifth Step.

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Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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Mother Goose

9th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Runway Theatre Company return to The Wynd Centre in Paisley with their traditional Scottish Pantomime... Mother Goose!

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A Christmas Carol: An Immersive Experience at Sma’ Shot Cottages

13th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Step into an immersive and magical world! Experience a Christmas Carol like never before at Paisley's Sma' Shot Cottages on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December!

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The First Frost

17th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

The elves and the creatures of the wood must work together to embrace this change and all of the fun that the great 'frost' can bring, including the spirit of Christmas.

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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play on Stage

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is brought to the Beacon Arts Centre stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience!

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Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

20th December 2025

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 20th December

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The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland

22nd December 2025

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at Johnstone Town Hall for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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The Legends of American Country Show

4th January 2026

The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 4th January for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz

15th January 2026 - 16th January 2026

Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!

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RSNO Viennese Gala

17th January 2026

Let the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned romance when they return to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Rangers Legends Live!

18th January 2026

An Evening with Rangers Legends returns to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock on Sunday 18th January, starring Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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The Ultimate Bubbles Show

18th January 2026

Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, at Beacon Arts Centre and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!

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We Will Rock You

22nd January 2026 - 24th January 2026

Join Hamilton Theatre Arts at Beacon Arts Centre for an electrifying journey through a dystopian future where music is forbidden and freedom hangs by a guitar string!

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The Legends of American Country Show

25th January 2026

Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Paisley Town Hall for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!

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Adult Panto Tour presents Beauty and the Beast

27th January 2026

Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candle stick at, don't miss adult panto, Beauty and the Beast, at Beacon Arts Centre in January!

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The Badly-Behaved Poets’ Society

29th January 2026

With poetry, wit, and mayhem, The Badly-behaved Poets' Society explores art, freedom, and legacy whilst illuminating the human side of two literary legends.

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AIM presents An Evening with Celtic Legends

30th January 2026

An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

1st February 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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Living the Life Of Riley

3rd February 2026

Starring Vicky Entwistle, Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

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Devilled Eggs

7th February 2026

From acclaimed theatre makers Black Liver, Devilled Eggs is their latest two-hander play about a guest house over the span of a one night stay (breakfast included)!

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An Evening with Jeff Stelling

10th February 2026

Paisley Town Hall hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!

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Shrek the Musical JR.

14th February 2026 - 15th February 2026

Step into a world of laughter, love, and larger-than-life fairytale fun when Clyde Youth Theatre Productions bring Shrek the Musical JR. to the Beacon Arts Centre in February!

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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

21st February 2026

Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!

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Tom As Usual

28th February 2026

The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual showband are proud to be appearing at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 28th February!

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A Night To Remember: Motown Show

1st March 2026

Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to the Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 1st March!

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SCOTS The Musical

4th March 2026

The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story of Scotland. Its past, present and future. Its people and places, triumphs and failures!

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Sailmaker by Alan Spence

6th March 2026 - 7th March 2026

Coming to the Beacon Arts Centre, Alan Spence's Sailmaker is a poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow.

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World’s Evolution by THREE60

6th March 2026

Brought to life by THREE60, a fearless collective reshaping the dance scene in Scotland and beyond, this show invites you to feel, reflect, and imagine a freer, more united future.

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Que Sera Sera

7th March 2026

Que Sera Sera is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood's greatest stars – Doris Day, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 7th March!

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A Giant on the Bridge

10th March 2026

A Giant on the Bridge reveals the intimate human experiences within the prison-homecoming journey in a compelling narrative-gig which fuses songwriting, Scottish hip hop & original storytelling.

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Medea

19th March 2026

The award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland's stages in 2026, including a night at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 19th March!

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An Evening With Gregor Fisher

27th March 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 27th March!

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Macbeth

3rd April 2026

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

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West End Magic

11th April 2026

West End Magic, London's longest running magic show, brings wonder, delights and surprises direct from the West End to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th April!

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Out Of The Box

13th April 2026

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next!

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There’s A Snake In My School

15th April 2026

There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams!

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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

23rd April 2026

Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

30th April 2026

From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!

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Celebrating Celine - A New Day

1st May 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at Beacon Arts Centre, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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Jarman: The Story of Derek Jarman

1st May 2026

This vibrant solo play from Mark Farrelly brings Derek Jarman back into being for a passionate, daring reminder of the courage it takes to truly live while you're alive.

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The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

2nd May 2026

E-I-E-I-O! It's time to join everyone's favourite children's theatre company, The McDougalls, on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 2nd May!

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Addams Family Young@Part

7th May 2026 - 8th May 2026

The Theatre School of Scotland proudly presents The Addams Family Young@Part at Beacon Arts Centre, a spooky, fun-filled show celebrating family, love, and embracing differences!

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Whit’s Yer Chat

9th May 2026

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Beacon Arts Centre with Jane McCarry & Edward Reid... think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

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You Choose

10th May 2026

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 10th May!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

16th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

21st May 2026

With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that leaves audiences yearning for more! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 21st May!

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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

22nd May 2026

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 22nd May!

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An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

11th June 2026

Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she'll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career, don't miss her at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 11th June!

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Forever Clapton

10th July 2026

A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic blues and rock guitarists of all time... don't miss Forever Clapton at Beacon Arts Centre!

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The Provy Wummin

18th July 2026

The Provy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 18th July!

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Oh What A Night!

24th July 2026

Oh What A Night! at the Beacon Arts Centre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

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Rat Pack Live

9th August 2026

Don't miss the UK's most authentic Rat Pack concert experience when Rat Pack Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 9th August!

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Turn A Different Corner

15th August 2026

Set in a Glasgow homeless drop-in centre, Turn a Different Corner explores the lives of five people fighting to survive and to be seen in a world that has looked away.

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A Vision of Elvis

22nd August 2026

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in August!

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Meet Me At Boots Corner

28th August 2026

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 28th August!

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Bye Bye Baby

5th September 2026

Don't miss a celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Beacon Arts Centre presented by Europe's number one tribute, Bye Bye Baby!

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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

12th September 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!

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A Country Night In Nashville

18th September 2026

Be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, when A Country Night in Nashville returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 18th September!

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The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective

20th September 2026

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at Beacon Arts Centre as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld.

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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2026

Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!

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K-POP Dance Heroes

24th October 2026

Sing and dance along with the K-POP Dance Heroes as they take you on a musical adventure through the greatest K-Pop hits of all time!

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

12th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 12th November!

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22nd January 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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Sailmaker by Alan Spence

Sailmaker by Alan Spence

24th March 2026

Coming to Eastwood Park Theatre, Alan Spence's Sailmaker is a poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow.

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Theatre Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

6th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in January as part of a new world tour!

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Horrible Histories - The Concert

Horrible Histories - The Concert

13th March 2026 - 15th March 2026

For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will be appearing live (and dead) on stage at the Festival Theatre!

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Mike Bubbins: IDEASMAN

Mike Bubbins: IDEASMAN

10th October 2026

Comedian, actor, and broadcaster Mike Bubbins brings his brand-new live tour, IDEASMAN to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh in October 2026!

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Theatre Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Kai Widdrington - Evolution

Kai Widdrington - Evolution

3rd July 2026

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences in Fife when he brings his highly anticipated 2026 dance tour, Evolution, to the Adam Smith Theatre!

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The Provy Wummin

The Provy Wummin

10th April 2026

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to the Adam Smith Theatre on April 10th!

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Bonnie & Clyde the Musical

Bonnie & Clyde the Musical

15th January 2026 - 17th January 2026

Join Playhouse Theatre Company for an electrifying night of passion, danger, and rebellion in this thrilling musical that tells the legendary story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow!

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Theatre Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Scottish Opera - Tristan und Isolde

Scottish Opera - Tristan und Isolde

7th March 2026

Justin Way directs a timeless tale of forbidden love when Scottish Opera bring Tristan und Isolde to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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When We Were Young

When We Were Young

12th September 2026

When We Were Young at The Pavilion Theatre is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 15th May!

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

8th April 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Lanark Memorial Hall on Wednesday 8th April!

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Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

25th July 2026

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at Airdrie Town Hall is perfect for all budding pirates!

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Science Museum Live

Science Museum Live

23rd August 2026

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

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Theatre Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Help! I Think I’m Turning Into Ivor Cutler

Help! I Think I’m Turning Into Ivor Cutler

13th May 2026

Tim Dalling's quirky and warm tribute to Scottish poet, singer and humourist Ivor Cutler joyfully takes you through the repertoire of the charming songs, poetry and prose of this beloved eccentric.

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John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

John Lydon - I Could be Wrong, I Could be Right

11th November 2026

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 11th November!

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Phil Cunningham and Friends

Phil Cunningham and Friends

13th December 2025

What better way to get into the festive spirit than with Phil Cunningham and Friends at The Albert Halls on 13th December!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On
Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!
Festive Comedy Night
Get ready for a night of festive fun, huge laughs and a line-up packed with talent at The Boarding House's Festive Comedy Night! It's the perfect way to kick off Christmas week.
Tom As Usual
The simply sensational Robert T Leonard with his Tom As Usual showband are proud to be appearing at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 28th February!
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
Meet Me At Boots Corner
The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 28th August!

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