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Carnival of Carnage

Get ready for a night like no other when Carnival of Carnage returns to Beacon Arts Centre after a successful sell out show in 2019!

Carnival of Carnage

About Carnival of Carnage

Carnival of Carnage is back after an extremely successful sold out debut in 2019, growing exponentially in production, acts and theatre size.

Carnival of Carnage brings performers from all over Scotland to perform in acts such as aerial hoop, pole dance, burlesque, holla hoop, contortion & comedy.

This year we are excited to announce guest performances from the World Champion in Pole Dance Heidi Hildersley Lyle, Multi Award winning Aerialist Mel Lee and International pole icon Kitty Velour and many more.

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4th May 2024

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 4th May!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

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Following rave reviews and a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to Greenock!

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Dinosaur Adventure Live - Trouble On Volcano Island

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Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

16th August 2024

Enjoy an intimate evening at Beacon Arts Centre celebrating over 30 years on the road with Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham!

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This highly relatable comedy follows five overweight souls who find comfort and solace attending their local diet class.

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80s Live

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The biggest 80s party show to tour the UK, 80s Live, is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 7th September!

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8th September 2024

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A Scottish Comedy Collective

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Jay Lafferty brings her smash hit, five star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out show Bahookie to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 27th September!

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Steve Harley tells stories about his career, while playing acoustic versions of the biggest hits, when he brings his show 'Come Up And See Me' to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Janey Godley - Why Is She Still Here?

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Hue and Cry

17th October 2024

Legendary Scottish pop band Hue And Cry are set to embark on their 40th Anniversary Tour and they will play Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 12th October 2024!

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Tommy Smith & Peter Johnstone represent two generations of Scottish jazz mastery in world class performances. Come and join them at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 31st October.

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