Theatre events in Renfrewshire

GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

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.

Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth

Greenock Players Youth bring Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, a meta deconstruction of the play, to Beacon Arts Centre!

Lightning Ridge

Experience Lightning Ridge, a heart-stirring Australian adventure where a brother's quest to find his sister's invisible friends proves that believing in the impossible can save the day!

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: BLOOM

Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance!

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Cicero, the Native Son

Cicero, the Native Son explores themes of race and power in Scotland in the early 19th Century. Don't miss it at Lochwinnoch Library as part of the Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Johnstone Town Hall on Saturday 14th March!

Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival: Alan Bissett - When Billy met Alastair

Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants when he brings When Billy Met Alasdair to Lochwinnoch Arts Festival!

Twist and Shout

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

Medea

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!

Paisley Arts Festival: Christian

Experience Alan Bissett's gripping new play about Paisley's dark past at this exclusive staged reading, featuring top Scottish talent, as part of Paisley Arts Festival!

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

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!

Paisley Arts Festival: Ancient Paisley - Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

Paisley's past bursts to life with fun stories of Romans, saints, kings, monks and magical beasts when dynamic duo Macastory bring their Ancient Paisley show to Paisley Arts Festival 2026!

Paisley Arts Festival: Paisley’s Brilliant Buddies: The Growing Town

Paisley's busy past bursts with fun stories of clever makers, brave helpers and amazing football wins in this family show at Paisley Arts Centre!

Paisley Arts Festival: Punks, Pop and Aliens on the Loose!

Paisley zooms into modern times with rockets, music, wild aliens and a super‑fun dance‑off in this high-energy family show at Paisley Arts Centre!

Macbeth

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.

PACE Easter Fest!

Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to announce the return of PACE Easter Fest!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Johnstone Town Hall on Tuesday 7th April!

West End Magic

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!

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex

Orwell Prize-winning author and BAFTA-winning documentary maker Darren McGarvey presents an entertaining multi-media exploration of trauma, class, and the modern culture of oversharing.

Out Of The Box

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!

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Paisley Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th April!

There’s A Snake In My School - CANCELLED

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!

Jackals

Set on a sunny day in Vienna, Jackals is a gripping, contemporary reimagining of the astounding real-life scandal between Emma Eckstein and a young Sigmund Freud, don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre!

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

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!

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

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!

Celebrating Celine - A New Day

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!

Jarman: The Story of Derek Jarman

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.

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

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!

PACE May Fest!

Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!

Addams Family Young@Part

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!

Big Kid Circus: Greenock

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Thursday 7th and Sunday 10th May!

Simon Reeve - To The Ends Of The Earth

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

Whit’s Yer Chat

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!

You Choose

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

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

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!

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

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!

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

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!

Walking on Eggshells

Walking on Eggshells from, Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick, is a theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD.

Rock of Ages - The Musical

Get ready to turn up the volume and relive the glory days of big hair, big dreams, and even bigger rock anthems when Elysian Theatre Group bring Rock of Ages to The Wynd Centre Paisley in June!

Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in

Played out to a live 80's soundtrack, Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in is the true story of the gallus Greenock girls who fought a battle against injustice that thrust them onto the world stage.

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

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!

DYKE Systems Ltd

Dive into the glittery mayhem of DYKE Systems Ltd, a queer cabaret that hilariously subverts corporate girlboss culture and pyramid schemes for a wild night out at Paisley Arts Centre!

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 24th June of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

Sma’ Shot Day

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

Forever Clapton

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!

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

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages is returning to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

The Magic of Motown

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year at Beacon Arts Centre as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town!

Rude Science

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Paisley Town Hall!

The Provy Wummin

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!

Oh What A Night!

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!

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

Adventures in Science

Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science when Crafty Fools come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd August!

Rat Pack Live

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!

Turn A Different Corner

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.

A Vision of Elvis

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!

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!

New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division & Manchester

Hugely acclaimed play, New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division & Manchester, comes to Paisley Town Hall on Friday 4th September!

Bye Bye Baby

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!

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

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!

A Country Night In Nashville

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!

The Makings Of A Murderer - The Undercover Detective

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.

Wallace - A Musical

Forget the Braveheart clichés... this bold new production rips into Scotland's most famous legend, asking whether William Wallace was a hero, a rebel, or simply a myth!

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the Beacon Arts Centre on Tuesday 29th September... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm

Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry and turmoil! Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap combine for this show not to be missed at Beacon Arts Centre!

Arrival - The Hits of ABBA

50 years since ABBA's iconic Arrival album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares its name, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA, is back with a brand-new production!

Sweet Caroline

Enjoy all of Neil Diamond's hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and more when Sweet Caroline returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 8th October!

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

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!

John Barrowman: My Life In Musicals

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at the Beacon Arts Centre!

Hen Night Horror

Thrilling, terrifying, hilarious... Hen Night Horror at Beacon Arts Centre is an original musical comedy that promises to put the willies right up ye!

K-POP Dance Heroes

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!

Totally Tina

Come shake a tail feather at the Beacon Arts Centre with the UK's official number one Tina Turner tribute... Justine Riddoch and her talented cast!

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt is a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre Studio on Saturday 31st October!

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

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!

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to the Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 15th November!

Legends Of The 60’s Show

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 20th November!

Cinderella

Get ready for a magical Christmas as the Beacon Art Centre's Cinderella brings fairytale fun and inclusive performances to Greenock this December... grab your glass slippers and book now!

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Join The Chicago Blues Brothers for an unforgettable evening of entertainment when they return to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 24th January!

The Dolly Show

West End star Kelly O'Brien performs the beloved hits of country legend Dolly Parton, brilliantly recreating the vitality and voice of the little lady from Tennessee, at the Beacon Arts Centre!

Join Anna the Explorer and a beat-dropping DJ at Eastwood Park Theatre for a high-energy, interactive family voyage across the globe featuring music, visuals, and worldwide wonders!

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 30th May!

Experience an unforgettable celebration of British pop icon Dusty Springfield with The Dusty Show, featuring Louise Anne Masters and a live band performing her timeless, soul-touching hits!

Returning to Scotland for the first time in ten years, this bold piece showcases the explosive physicality and artistry of Scottish Ballet.

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at the Corn Exchange Haddington on 6th June!

Walking on Eggshells from, Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick, is a theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD.

Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it returns to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline!

Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band!

Ben Portsmouth, crowned Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in 2012, brings one of the best Elvis tributes to the Alhambra Theatre!

Join Talking Heads Puppets at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre on Sunday 5th April for an Easter egg hunt to find the missing bunny, plus enjoy puppet crafting for the whole family!

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in December 2026!

Inventively theatrical, revolutionary, and savagely funny, The Trials challenges us to imagine the ways we might be held accountable for how we are living our lives.

Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall in March!

Perfect for ages 2–7, My First Concert is a heart-warming, high-energy experience which shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place!

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 Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 23rd July!

The sequel to Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh's PORNO comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 30th September following a sold-out run at the Leith Theatre!

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 The Albert Halls Stirling!

Enjoy a night of student-led theater at Macrobert Arts Centre as Stirling University Drama Society showcases original one-act plays, with one lucky production heading to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!