Theatre Events in Lanarkshire in May 2024
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Events in Lanarkshire
Cinema Live: Carmen
Aigul Akmetshina and Vasilisa Berzhanskaya share the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen!
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Made In Dagenham - The Musical
ACAOS are returning to the stage at Airdrie Town Hall with Made in Dagenham... based on the real-life events of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike in Dagenham, England!
READ MOREThe Royal Opera: Carmen
Lanternhouse Cinema are excited to host a screening of the new production by The Royal Opera of Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday 1st May!
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Cinema Screening: Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition at this screening of Macbeth at Lanternhouse!
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I Hope Your Flowers Bloom
I Hope Your Flowers Bloom, Raymond Wilson's semi-autobiographical show and a hit of the 2023 Fringe, comes to Lanternhouse on Thursday 2nd May!
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EK Rep Fest
This year sees the return of the EK Rep's Festival of one act plays where each night of the festival will see three plays from amateur clubs in the Lanarkshire area.
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Ready Steady 60’s Show
Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May!
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Dreamcoat Stars
Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to Lanternhouse on Thursday 9th May!
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The Counterfeit Seventies
After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!
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Cardboard Carnival
Cardboard Carnival at Lanternhouse is an inspirational, visual treat of Camille Saint-Saëns classic with puppetry and a whole lot of cardboard for everyone from 4 – 104!
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Nearly Elton
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 11th May!
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The Sounds Of Simon
The Sounds of Simon, This is the UK's longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, returns to Lanternhouse on Saturday 11th May!
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Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Sunday 12th May!
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42nd Street The Musical
Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen!
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Supreme Queen
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 May!
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Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th May!
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The Collie’s Shed
With dramatization of real stories and experiences, The Collie's Shed brings a powerful and emotional call to arms over injustices and hardships that are arguably still felt to this day.
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All Our Yesterdays
Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!
READ MORECinema Live: The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!
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Maggie & Me
Maggie & Me, Damian Barr's award-winning and darkly witty memoir about growing up gay in Thatcher's Britain comes to Lanternhouse in May!
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The Ghost Lodge Mystery
The EKO Players return to East Kilbride Arts Centre in May with their latest production, The Ghost Lodge Mystery!
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The Tanner
Alex McSherry presents The Tanner, a searing portrayal of the reality of the battles fought by the Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace, as seen through the eyes of a common soldier.
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Mister Shakespeare
Direct from an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival this powerful new play comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 29th May!
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Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered
Isosceles Theatre Company return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Wednesday 29th May with their show Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered!
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Cinema Live: Message In A Bottle
The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Airdrie Town Hall!
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The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Lanternhouse Cinema!
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 31st May!
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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:
And Then There Were None
Giffnock Theatre Players return to Eastwood Park Theatre in May with their production of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None!
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Live Cinema Screening: The Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!
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National Theatre Live: Nye - Cinema Screening
The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to Eastwood Park Theatre on Monday 20th May!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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NT Live Encore Screening: The Motive and the Cue
Catch a special screening of The Motive and the Cue, a fierce and funny new play directed by Sam Mendes and starring Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton!
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Hel Cabaret - Nocturnal Rites
Hel Cabaret returns to La Belle Angele on Thursday 30th May bring you Nocturnal Rites!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Thief
Sailor lives for robbery, imprisonment and expulsion. Be his victim. Sailor's 'virtues' are simple: rent, theft, and betrayal.
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band!
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The Bar at the Edge of Time
The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Chaka - The Music Of Chaka Khan
Don't miss this exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world's most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 10th May!
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New Year, New Work - A Night of New Music & Theatre
After a twice sold out event back in January, Wonder Fools are excited to announce the return of New Year, New Work for another night of exciting new music and theatre!
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The Adam Buxton Podcast
Ramble along with comedian and writer Adam Buxton, as he heads out on his first ever live podcast tour, which will stop off at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th May!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
You Choose
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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Big Kid Circus: Greenock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Wednesday 8th and Sunday 12th May!
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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!
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Here's a selection of Theatre Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Dirty Dancing Tribute Night
Get ready to have the time of your life on 11th May at Stirling Court Hotel's Dirty Dancing Tribute!
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The McDougalls: Space Adventure
Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 11th May!
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Jack Docherty: David Bowie and Me - Parallel Lives
BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to Macrobert Arts Centre on Tuesday 21st May!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!
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That’ll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!
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Short Attention Span Theatre
Six mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.
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