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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

Chunky Jewellery

2nd May 2025

Using words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 2nd May!

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It’s A Beautiful Noise

2nd May 2025

Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, in It's A Beautiful Noise! Catch him at Airdrie Town Hall in May!

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The Mungo Boys

2nd May 2025

The Mungo Boys is a heart-warming, funny and poignant true story of six pals and their passion for music and dreaming big, don't miss it at East Kilbride Arts Centre on Friday 2nd May!

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When We Were Young

3rd May 2025

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!

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When We Were Young

4th May 2025

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 4th May!

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In Other Words

9th May 2025

Matthew Seager's award winning drama, In Other Words, is coming to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 9th May!

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The Elmer Adventure

10th May 2025 - 12th May 2025

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Screening: Bonnie & Clyde The Musical

11th May 2025

Recorded live at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation!

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Cinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure

Selected dates between 14th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

14th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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The Springsteen Sessions

15th May 2025

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Rutherglen Town Hall... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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An Afternoon At The Musicals

17th May 2025

Join this first-class professional cast at Lanark Memorial Hall as they sing some of the best show tunes from London's West End and Broadway!

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Blinded By The Light

17th May 2025

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 17th May!

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Light Stories

20th May 2025

Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds.

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PS145: The Diviners

20th May 2025

PS145: The Diviners is a visual performance by People Show 145 that takes place in an imaginary world similar to our own, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 20th May!

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Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story

21st May 2025

Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story tells John's story as you've never heard it before, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 21st May!

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The Mirror Crack’d

21st May 2025 - 24th May 2025

New Victory Players are thrilled to bring the Agatha Christie murder mystery, The Mirror Crack'd, to East Kilbride Arts Centre in May!

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Cinema: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Selected dates between 22nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!

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The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

22nd May 2025

The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 22nd May... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

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The Amazing Thing

24th May 2025

Lempen Theatre Company bring The Amazing Thing to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 24th May... it's a truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music!

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BTW: 9 to 5 The Musical

27th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Biggar Theatre Workshop brings their production of the high-energy, feel-good show, 9 to 5 The Musical, to Biggar Corn Exchange in May!

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A Night At The Musicals

30th May 2025

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!

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An Evening Of One Act Plays

30th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Rutherglen Repertory Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents an evening of One Act Plays on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May!

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Wee Man

31st May 2025

Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning Barrowland Ballet, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 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:

Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

18th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Eastwood Park Theatre screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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The Ancient Oak of Baldor

The Ancient Oak of Baldor

1st May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.

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Women In Rock

Women In Rock

31st May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Eastwood Park Theatre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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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:

Klub Kabaret: All That Jazz

Klub Kabaret: All That Jazz

Selected dates between 28th March 2025 - 2nd May 2025

Prepare for an evening of exquisite entertainment as you are whisked away to a 1920s underground nightclub, brimming with jazz, booze, and intrigue at Brewhemia Edinburgh!

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Women In Rock

Women In Rock

29th May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at the Corn Exchange Haddington and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED

Gaz Oakley’s Tales of the Homestead - CANCELLED

19th May 2025

In this one-of-a-kind show, Gaz Oakley will take you on a personal tour of his garden offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the homestead and the journey he went on to get there.

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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:

Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium

Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium

7th May 2025

Direct from London’s West End, enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael: The Psychic Medium on 7th May at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!

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The Scottish Magician

The Scottish Magician

8th May 2025

Step in to the enchanting world of Cameron Young: The Scottish Magician at Rothes Halls on 8th May!

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Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

21st May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Be prepared to go on an adventure where you will meet many fairytale creatures when the Playhouse Theatre Company present: Shrek The Musical at Carnegie Hall in May!

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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:

An Evening of Peking Opera

An Evening of Peking Opera

10th May 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we journey into the heart of one of China's most revered and ancient art forms—Peking Opera.

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Kim’s Convenience

Kim’s Convenience

8th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

There's humour and heart in every aisle... now a global smash hit, catch this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Scream Out Loud - A Horror Comedy

Scream Out Loud - A Horror Comedy

29th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Taking inspiration from Little Shop Of Horrors, Basket Case, From Beyond and Re-animator, don't miss horror comedy Scream Out Loud at Acting Coach Scotland in May!

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Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Lux Cabaret Variety Night

Lux Cabaret Variety Night

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and entertainment at the Lux Cabaret variety night at The Bungalow Paisley... it's gonna be a show to remember!

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The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

18th May 2025

Book your tickets now for an unmissable concert spectacular... The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John at Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 18th May!

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Float

Float

2nd May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Designed especially for babies up to 12 months old, Float invites you to relax with your baby and enjoy a gently interactive performance, with music, dance, visual projections and sensory objects!

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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:

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

24th May 2025

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 Macrobert Arts Centre!

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You Choose

You Choose

2nd May 2025

You Choose is an interactive musical show for all the family, but in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

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Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar

17th May 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at Victoria Hall Dunblane on Saturday 17th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Classic Car Show
Get ready for a day full of family fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 27th April!
Ship Ahoy!
Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique Scottish Maritime Heritage Exhibition including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.
Stereofunk Festival
Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2025 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!
Ghost Hunt at New Lanark
Don't miss an unforgettable night of chills and thrills when The Scottish Ghost Company return to New Lanark for another Ghost Hunt! Will the spirits of the village's past make themselves known?
Blackwood Primary School Fundraiser Car Boot Sale
Join Blackwood Primary School on Sunday 1st June for their Car Boot Sale Fundraiser and help them raise funds to cover costs of extracurricular activities for the pupils!

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Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton