East Kilbride Arts Centre and Village Theatre

January to April 2016 events programme Arts Café The Arts Café offers a range of bar snacks and beverages in the pleasant surroundings of the Arts Centre. Open daily from 11am until 6pm. Last food orders 5.30pm.

For further information and menu options contact the Arts Centre on 01355 261 000.

How to get here Train from Central Station to East Kilbride Buses No 6, 20, 31 or 18 from Glasgow, 201 from Hamilton

© Crown copyright and database right 2012. All rights reserved 100020730 Venues How to book Payment can be made in person by cash, cheque or East Kilbride Arts Centre most major credit / debit cards. Telephone reservations Old Coach Road can also be paid by credit / debit card or by cheque. East Kilbride G74 4DU Every effort has been made to ensure that the Phone: 01355 261 000 information contained here is accurate at the time of Fax: 01355 261 280 going to print. However the programme is subject to Email: [email protected] change without notice. ook on l B i

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Box offi ce opening times Online bookings e Monday - Sunday 9am – 8.45pm Tickets for most shows are also available to book online, please visit us at www.sllcboxoffi ce.co.uk

Customer feedback The Village Theatre We are always looking for feedback from our customers; Maxwell Drive you can provide us with your comments and suggestions East Kilbride G74 4HG by completing a comments form when you’re next in Phone: 01355 261 000 either venue or by contacting us by phone, post or email. Phone: 01355 248 669 (performance evenings only) Email: [email protected]

Box offi ce opening times Saturday 10am – 3pm Evenings 7pm – 9pm (performance evenings only) Special access requirements Access to the upper fl oor of both venues is via lift. The Arts Centre Studio Theatre and Village Theatre both have an induction loop system. To access this facility, please switch your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position. Advance notice for wheelchair bookings is required as spaces are limited at both venues.

Parking There are limited car parking spaces at both venues. Patrons are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Arts classes and courses Contact our box offi ce to request a copy of our current Arts Courses, Classes and Workshops brochure or to fi nd out more about our Arts Development team.

Hire of the venues The Arts Centre is available to hire for functions, meetings and performances, whilst the Village Theatre offers hirers the opportunity to perform in a traditional theatre setting. For more information on hiring our Venues please Facebook contact the Arts Centre 01355 261 000. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture has a facebook page for parents of pre-school and primary school children. The page provides updates about the fantastic range of activities we provide from sports and arts sessions to shows, workshops and story times. events East Kilbride Arts Centre Beats and Pieces present Rovin Productions present The Musical Box Burns! Your Bard, By The Way Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 January Friday 29 January 2016 / 8.00pm 2016 / 7.30pm £10.00 / £8.00 concession £8.00 / £6.00 concession ‘BURNS! (Your Bard, By the Way)’ is an original, Everyone loves a good musical, so exciting portrayal of the life of Robert Burns. Two could there be anything better than actors play many of the characters who shaped the experiencing several in one night? poet’s life and works, moving seamlessly across age, gender and class. Hilarious comedy contrasts Whether you want to be a dancing with heart-rending tragedy, interwoven with queen with Mamma Mia or defy beautiful song. gravity with Wicked, this musical variety show is the one for you. With a dialogue in rhyming Scots, and It promises to be a night of featuring some of Burns’ amazing song and dance with a few best-loved poems, laughs along the way. Defi nitely including a dramatic not one to be missed! recital of Tam o’ Shanter, there’s plenty here for the Burns enthusiast as well as the newcomer. inverse Saturday 6 February 2016 / 7.45pm Saturday 30 April 2016 / 7.45pm £8.00 Inverse are back and the Sound of the Underground continues after their sell out success in June and October of last year. Expect much of the same as the inverse team line up continues with the usual residents plus special guests and surprises from well respected Scottish Underground Dance labels on the bill. So, if you like the sound of the Subby, Club 69 or the Arches and were lucky enough to attend the fi rst 2 shows then this is the night for you. Come down and hear the latest tracks played by local DJs on their own patch - no need for expensive taxis into town for this top night! Book early as this will sell out!! TADA Productions in association with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd present

The Vagina Monologues Directed by Liam Dolan Starring May Miller, Cat Harvey and Michelle McManus. Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 February 2016 / 8.00pm £15.00 Dramatically funny, tender and provocative are the monologues of ‘our girls’. Young and old, married and single, heterosexual, bisexual and lesbian, our girls know their vaginas but do the men? Supporting LGBT Health & Well Being a unique community initiative that promotes the health and wellbeing of LGBTQI people in .

This event supports The Underground Jam Saturday 13 February 2016 / 8.00pm £10.00 / £8.00 concession “A raw and authentic sound that takes you right back to 1977” Now considered to be one of Britain’s top tribute bands, The Underground Jam nail the raw energy and sound of The Jam’s early punk roots as well as encapsulating songs from their full back catalogue. A night not to be missed for the avid Jam fan and anyone who is familiar with their chart material. Book early to avoid disappointment! Kid’s Sunday Magic Show Inspire Theatre Nothing up my sleeve A Streetcar Named Desire Written by Tennessee Williams Sunday 21 February 2016 / 1.00pm Thursday 25 – Friday 26 February 2016 / 8.00pm Sunday 3 April 2016 / 1.00pm £10.00 / £8.00 concession £5.00 all seats One of Tennessee Williams most renowned works Douglas Cameron presents his latest magical following the troubled former schoolteacher wonders for all the family in this fun, interactive Blanche DuBois as she leaves small-town Mississippi show. Despite making things vanish and appear, he and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski, and is able to do this with ‘nothing up his sleeves’. her husband, Stanley, in New Orleans. Blanche’s As always he will need some assistance from his fl irtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems audience to share in the fun that ensues during the for Stella and Stanley, who already have a volatile course of this magic fi lled performance. relationship, leading to even greater confl ict in the Kowalski household. Laughs and amazement guaranteed. Suitable for ages 3 to 10 Mosa Funk Club Saturday 5 March 2016 / 8.00pm £7.00 / £5.00 concession The Mosa Funk Club is a funky communications collective, straight from the heart of the East End of Glasgow, with a fi erce ambition and a commitment to keeping rhythm, rhyme and soul at the forefront of their agenda. Firstly, a word of advice, if your idea of funk begins and ends with the theme tune from Shaft, retro silver hot pants or Huggy Bear’s latest strides, forget it: this is the genuine article - musical tourists and posturing scenesters out for the next shallow trend to follow need not apply. Past performances include Support Slots for the likes of Electro-meister Midge Ure, chart busting Goldie Lookin’ Chain and Mercury Prize-winner Ms. Dynamite, jazz-funk faves The James Taylor Quartet, Crazy P and Fertile Ground. Pure Unadulterated Durty Phunk Check website for more details mosafunkclub.co.uk Studio 32 present An Evening with Phil Differ The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Friday 18 March 2016 / 8.00pm By Jay Presson Allen £10.00 / £8.00 concession Adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark Comedy writer, Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 March 2016 / 7.30pm producer, director and £9.00 / £7.00 concession comedian Phil Differ presents an evening Miss Brodie is a teacher, a formidable fi gure who of two halves. In the moulds young minds to her “set”. She is so intensely fi rst, standup comedy interesting that the girls admire her above all else. But and in the second, Miss Brodie is not honest. She procrastinates and then showbiz tales from a tells the girls to do as she tells them, not as she does career spanning thirty herself. She is having an affair with the music teacher fi ve years. In his own inimitable laid back style, and has had one with the art teacher, and this is not Phil reminisces on his misspent youth, discusses the the most exemplary conduct. problems of being a middle-aged man trapped in a 20 year olds body and reveals how you go from being a failed accounts clerk with British Telecom to becoming Senior Producer in BBC Scotland’s Comedy Unit and being part of the team responsible for such television shows as Naked Video, City Lights, Rab C. Nesbitt, and Only an Excuse? So, what’s it like working with comedy icons like ? Who is the funniest of all the performers he has encountered? What might be the pitfalls of fi lming in Cumbernauld Town Centre with Robbie Coltrane dressed as the Pope? Tonight Phil will reveal all... provided there aren’t any lawyers present. Part of Young at ‘I love Phil Differ. He’s the Heart Festival 2016 quiet genius of Scottish Comedy’ Rory Bremner Young at Heart Rat Patrol plus Special Guests EK Decay Saturday 19 March 2016 / 8.00pm £9.00 / £7.00 concession Rat Patrol IV make a welcome return to the Arts Centre after a busy year supporting sell out gigs with nationwide acts such as 999, XSLF, Straighten Out, The Sex Pistols Experience, The Underground Jam, The Counterfeit Clash and Atomic Blondie. Be prepared to hear classic 70’s punk which will make you want to pogo like you did all those years ago! Expect to hear much loved covers from The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys, The Undertones... and much much more plus a few ska and reggae numbers from the likes of The Specials and The Ruts. EK Decay’s set consists of fast-paced punk rock originals which always have a message; “We keep it real and sing about everyday life. If it needs said, we won’t hold back!” Don’t’ miss this rare opportunity to see EK Decay perform in their home town as their very busy gig calendar takes them as far as London, and even further afi eld to Europe. Upfront Theatre present Bouncers by John Godber Directed by Neil Millar Wednesday 30 March – Friday 1 April 2016 / 8.00pm £10.00 / £8.00 concession It’s Friday night. Club night – time for the city to come to life and the bouncers to be on the lookout. Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph will guide us through an evening at a Yorkshire night club introducing us to the boys, the girls, the cheesy DJ, the state of the toilets, the drunk lads trying to get in, the late night kebab and the taxi ride home – all set against the tatty, glitzy glamour, fl ashing lights and pulsating beat of the dance fl oor. Four actors play over 20 different characters, each taking the audience on a journey through a very special night on the town. However – there is one big difference with Upfront’s production of this popular play: all of the parts will be played by female actors. Book early to avoid disappointment. The Carlton Jug Band plus Kittlinclapperdin Saturday 2 April 2016 / 8.00pm £9.00 / £7.00 concession East Kilbride Arts Centre would like to welcome back The Carlton Jug Band. Born in Carlton Studios at the turn of the millennium, they play a mix of country blues, ranging from traditional bluegrass, blues, to Americana, including songs by Carter, Cash, The Stones, Alabama 3 and Prine. In the words of Loving Spoonful, ‘cause the doctor said give ‘em Jug band music it seems to make ‘em feel just fi ne’, audience and band enjoy the ‘feel good factor’ with guitar, mandolin, sax, drums, bass, mouthie, fi ddle, vocals and percussion. 10 members with a full jug, sometimes 11 with a special guest. And if that’s not enough, making their Arts Centre debut are Kittlinclapperdin; Scot’s for ‘noisy cats’. It’s what they used to call gossips. It is the witches’ secret name in a Scottish version of Rumplestiltskin; however Kittlinclapperdin is reclaiming this din as a fi ne and positive thing. A melodic purring of cat’s gut by Lisa Petticrew on fi ddle, alongside her daughter Yana on Clarsach, quivers the Celtic gene in aw a Jeanie Tamson’s bairns. Lisa also plays piano and glockenspiel, sweet as the dew of Alba. Whilst fl autist, Margaret Smith massages yer soul and the stories, poetry and song of Lesley O’Brien will tinker wi yer heart. Vocal harmonies are, of course, purrrfect. 21st century folk based upon stories from long, long ago.

[email protected] omm The Yellow Movement Club Night ft. Colonel Mustard and The Dijon 5 Friday 15 April 2016 / 8.00pm £10.00 “We are the shiny disco ball hat wearing, ultimate giant hay bird nest, singalongs about dancing in gay genre hopping, twisted festival, live stage machine discos and being heartbroken by ginger people, line that puts the emphasis on music, entertainment and dancing and high 5ing to the beats.” laughter. We are a party at its most outrageous and Always expect the unexpected when the Dijon 5 comes ridiculous. Like a Dean Martin and Kenny Rogers to town! The audience are an integral part of their hybrid with the DNA of Bob Marley and Neil Diamond band. You are the legendary 6th Dijon! We love you! on mushrooms! Our live show has included crowd Thank you for being a friend. sailing in a rubber dinghy, crowdsurfi ng on infl atable alligators, laughter yoga, hug-offs, dance-offs in a Spread the Mustard love and join the Yellow Movement. Your Colonel needs you! EKO Players present Spongers and Last Call for Carrot Cake By Isabella C Rae Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 April 2016 / 8.00pm £8.00 / £6.00 concession Spongers When uncouth Mrs Savage and her ne’er-do-well son, Tam, are evicted, they move into the home of her other son, Jim who is away working in England. Pompous Jim and his new wife Edith return unexpectedly and are faced with a house in chaos from Tam’s wild parties with his ‘friend’ Maisie and other undesirables. The last thing toffy Edith wants is to share her house with her in-laws. Chaos abounds in this hectic comedy. Last Call for Carrot Cake Three people wait to see the village doctor: neurotic Mrs Kirk, desperate for her supply of tranquillisers, busybody Mrs Hogg, crippled with painful piles, and arrogant Mr Fowler a drugs company rep - or is he, as Mrs. Kirk believes, a crazed murderer? Enter a stranger to the village, who looks like an old tramp but claims he’s there to oversee the imminent demise of all concerned. A raucous black comedy. Placed 2nd in The Scott Salver Competition 2012. Festival Winner 2013 for East Kilbride Young Farmers. Our Junior Membership brings together access to sports and culture in a way that hasn’t been done before. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is delighted to offer a membership that gives under 16s unlimited access to all arts and sports courses and classes contained in the ACE brochure*. As if this isn’t enough, golf, racquet sports and the use of swimming pools, gyms, fi tness classes, crèches and East Kilbride Ice Rink are also included - all this, for only £22.45** per month. We are sure you will agree this is ACE! This membership is available for age under 16s with discounted memberships for the following. 50% concession is available for Leisure for All cardholders. (£11.20 per month**) 20% discount for the siblings of one full paying child. (£18.00 per month**) 20% discount for a child already a swimming lesson member. (£18.00 per month**) You can get started with your membership at any local Cultural or Leisure facilities. Terms and Conditions apply. www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/ace * All classes up to 2 hours included ** All prices subject to increase April 2016 exhibitions East Kilbride Arts Centre 19 exhibitionexhhibitioon diverse subjects. with boldbrushstrokes,capturemany dominates. Vibrantcolours,oftenapplied mounted anexhibitionwherecolour On thisoccasiontheclubmembershave painters whoaremostlyselftaught. A smallgroupofenthusiasticamateur interest inartthoughnooneisexcluded. with mentalandphysicaldisabilitiesan originally formedfortheelderlyandpeople working invariousmedia.Thegroupwas a friendlybunchofmixedabilityartists Hamilton basedSpectrumArtGroupare Admission Free to8.00pm 10.00am 2016 31 7to Sunday January Thursday Group Art Spectrum

an intent to question social perception of skin deep Kim Simpson - Girls and differences, and look at the often complex identity of multiracial individuals. These images display their Mothers their relationships, connecting these girls and their Thursday 4 to Sunday 28 February 2016 mothers together while at the same time respecting 10.00am to 8.00pm their disparity. Free Admission These closely framed portraits afford a close up and personal confrontation of how strong Scottish ‘Girls and their Mothers’ is a collection of photographic iconology plays a part in infl uencing societal ideas of portraits featuring girls of mixed race and their what is considered the norm. mothers who reside in Scotland. This exhibition includes portraits of sixteen different families who live across central Scotland. The images were created by photographer Kim Simpson who photographed these portraits throughout Spring 2015 in East Kilbride where she resides with her daughter who is also of mixed race. It has often been assumed that Kim’s daughter is not Scottish, and more often that they are not related due to their visual differences. Kim wanted to explore this societal issue by meeting and photographing people who live in towns and cities across the central belt, and across generations to discover similarities or differences in experiences. These families, like her own, are just the same as yours. Instead of questioning their ancestry or scrutinising their appearance, Kim chose to photograph girls and women of mixed race along with their mothers with Fiona Love Arttoon Delightland Thursday 3 to Sunday 27 March 2016 Thursday 7 – Saturday 30 April 10.00am to 8.00pm 10.00am to 8.00pm Free Admission Free Admission Fiona’s painting is always developing, organically An exciting time approaches for artist Neil Smith as it growing in many directions. This is the way she works. has been 20 years since his fi rst commercial exhibition. Versatility is important and allows for continual This Arttoon Exhibition, the second in East Kilbride Art experimentation with exciting materials and exploring Centre, will showcase some large scale Art not seen various subjects and themes. before on a Graffi ti Wall. Using a technique coined “I love painting “Doodling” a large scale piece of work will be created buildings, but also using vibrant colours on the wall. New Digital Toons still life, and the with some fun themes will also be on display harking treasures I fi nd on back to the Postcards of yesteryear. A fi nal selection beach combing of Landscapes with a twist will complete a fun vibrant expeditions on the show with something for everyone. Solway. Whatever the subject, fl owers, shells or architecture, I am intrigued by the form, lines and texture of each structure and try to evoke their mood and individual character.” events East Kilbride Village Theatre An Evening with Celine and Friends Friday 22 January 2016 / 8.00pm £13.00 / £12.00 concession Join us for spine tingling tribute to the sensational Celine Dion featuring jaw dropping vocals from the fabulous Lisa, a stunning professionally trained vocalist and lifelong Celine fan. The show also features some very special guests who’ll be popping in along the way, including the fabulous Vicki performing as legendary diva Barbra Streisand as well as other special friends who’ll be joining Celine on stage. Also joining Celine and performing entirely live are the fabulous Twilight Show Band who’ll be providing breath taking musical accompaniment throughout the night. The show features all of Celine’s greatest hits including Taking Chances, Think Twice, All Coming Back To Me Now, River Deep Mountain High and of course My Heart Will Go On plus many more as well as some wonderful guest solo performances and sumptuous duets in a magical night of sensational singing with Celine, Barbra and friends. All you have to do now is to sit back and enjoy. Hotel California Saturday 23 January 2016 / 8.00pm £15.00 Hotel California, a six piece ensemble of musicians will Expect a set that includes tracks from their outstanding perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show Long Road Out Of Eden album. The Eagles’ music is that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing pure Eagles nostalgia. back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation. You’ll return to a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, or stand on that street corner in Winslow, This concert promises to be a fantastic night to Arizona when you join Hotel California as they remember for all Eagles fans, young and old, new or faithfully re-create The Eagles and their Californian long-standing. Sunshine Rock sound. Rescheduled show One and Only Direction Saturday 6 February 2016 / 7.30pm £15.00 / £12.00 concession £45.00 Family Ticket (x4) Formed following the phenomenal international success of the world’s number one boy band, One And Only Direction have arrived to deliver the ultimate tribute experience. Our commitment to authenticity delivers high-energy replica stage shows that leave audiences roaring for more. Onlookers will be doing double-takes as our 1D doppelgängers command the stage performing the band’s vast catalogue of worldwide smash hit songs — all with confi dence, charisma, cheekiness and vocal performances that only One Direction themselves could rival. ‘This is the jaw-dropping tribute band that will keep One Direction fans Up All Night.’ – The Sun newspaper The Francie and Josie Show TA-DA Productions & Tip Your Hat Productions Proudly Present A tribute to Rikki Fulton and dy Saturday 13 February 2016 / 2.30pm and 7.30pm THE FRANCIE & JOSIE SHOW £16.50 / £14.40 concession A tribute to Rikki Fulton & Jack Milroy A fantastic performance of Scottish entertainment, with special guests and a tribute to the Kings of Scottish Comedy – “Francie and Josie”.

A show for the whole family featuring original come routines and songs this trip down memory lane will have you laughing out loud. Liam Dolan as Francie and Johnny Mac as Josie pay tribute to their comedy hero’s and impersonate the two legends to a tee!! Guaranteed comedy nostalgia. A “Must See Show” So book early to avoid disappointment… you “Sure Sure Sure” don’t want to miss it!!

“The Likeness and comedic timing is uncanny. Nostalgic, sympathetic and fantastic. Will this show make you laugh and smile? “Sure Josie, sure, sure, sure...” Cat Harvey, Sunday Mail “Absolutely brilliant! Just “As close to the originals as like the real deal - don’t you’re ever going to get” miss this fantastic show” Mary Lee Michelle McManus (Mrs Jack Milroy) East Kilbride Repertory Theatre Club Cartsbridge Evangelical Church Registered Scottish Charity No. SCO20852 present The Cemetery Club New Day A dramatic comedy by Ivan Menchell Friday 26 - Saturday 27 February Produced by Michael Emans 2016 / 7.30pm An amateur production by arrangement with £10.00 Samuel French Ltd Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 February 2016 / 7.30pm In January 2015, a team of young £8.00 / £6.00 concession people from Cartsbridge Evangelical Church performed an original, Celebrate the season of love with this sparkling contemporary musical, ‘An Act comedy! Three elderly Jewish widows: sweet of Faith’. After its success, they tempered Ida, party girl Lucille and devoted Doris decided to take another step of meet every month to chat, catch up and visit their faith as they perform in four husbands’ graves. venues in Glasgow this year. The production team, cast, music However, when recently widowed Sam appears on and storyline are ‘new’, the scene the friendship of the girls is threatened, but their enthusiasm to when Ida falls in love!! Funnyy and share their faith in Jesus touching, this is a play that willill remains the same. ‘New tickle your funny bone and Day’ follows the life of an tug at your heartstrings. ordinary young man who is An unmissable night at challenged by situations life the theatre which proves throws his way. Be prepared for an that age is no barrier to inspirational evening which may cause romance!! you to consider each day in a new light! East Kilbride Amateur Musicals Society (formerly East Kilbride Light Opera Club) Footloose Director/Choreographer – John McGlone The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing Musical Director – David Fisher for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the By kind permission of Rodgers and Hammerstein father who walked out on him. Footloose celebrates Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 March 2016 / 7.30pm the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Musical numbers Saturday 5 Mat / 2.30pm include Holding Out For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The £14.00 Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday matinee Boy and Footloose. £15.00 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening Buy tickets online at One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent EKAMS.ticketsource.co.uk or email [email protected] memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating Website: www.ekams.org.uk results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The Jersey Tones Saturday 12 March 2016 / 7.30pm £14.00 / £12.00 concession Recreating the hits and excitement of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, with a huge bow to the smash hit musical, ‘The Jersey Boys’, The Jersey Tones are setting the Scottish music scene alight. Hit after fl oor fi lling hit performed by a professional tribute band that will leave you stunned and delighted. From an era when entertainment was done properly by singers who knew how to put on a show, you can now enjoy the same devastatingly effective results. This show is not to be missed, they’ll give you a night to remember.

Part of Young at Heart Festival 2016 Young at Heart Opera Highlights Saturday 19 March 2016 / 7.30pm £11.00 / £5.00 under 26s Each year we take four singers and a pianist out and about around Scotland, travelling the highways and byways, by land, air and sea, to take a musical mix of operatic highlights to some of the country’s smallest and most remote venues. Come February, we’ll be packing our van with props and costumes to bring you a fun-fi lled evening of music and good company. Whether you’re new to opera or a seasoned fan, there’s sure to be something for you, be it a tune you’re discovering for the fi rst time or an old favourite you’ll be humming all the way home. Touring to 18 theatres, village halls and community centres all over Scotland, this piano-accompanied tour features the vocal talents of soprano Filipa van Eck, mezzo- soprano Samantha Price, tenor Anthony Flaum (Macbeth 2014), and 2013 Kathleen Ferrier Song Prize winner baritone Johnny Herford. Thanks to The Friends of Scottish Opera, this tour continues to travel far and wide.

Part of Young at Heart Festival 2016 Young at Heart Vertigo Theatre present East Kilbride Repertory Theatre Club Registered Scottish Charity No. SCO20852 Disney’s Beauty and the Your Turn to Clean The Stair Beast JR A Sinister Comedy by Rona Munro Amateur Performance by arrangement with Produced by Eileen McKenna Josef Weinberger Limited An amateur production by arrangement with Music by Alan Menken Nick Hern Books Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 April 2016 / 7.30pm Book by Linda Woolverton £8.00 / £6.00 concession Wednesday 30 March – Saturday 2 April 2016 / 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm A comically sinister study of the tensions in an tenement, where the cleaning of the £10.00 / £8.00 concession common stair is always a matter of contention The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her among the residents. A psychological whodunit. provincial life… and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. Old Mrs Mackie has always been in charge of However, Belle soon becomes a captive in the her stair, the communal stairwell she shares with Beast’s enchanted castle. Dancing dishes, menacing inhabitants like tough single-mum Kay and brittle wolves, and singing furniture fi ll the stage with young couple Lisa and Brian. thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people fi nding strength in one another and And then there’s dodgy Bobby who just gets on learning how to live. everyone’s nerves! ‘Vertigo Theatre’ is a youth work based community drama group which is run by a committee of young people and facilitated by South Lanarkshire Youth Learning Services. It gives access for young people, aged 8-25 from across South Lanarkshire, to high quality drama activity delivered in age appropriate groups. Divas May Miller, Barbara Bryceland and Ashley McCullagh Hosted by the outrageous Ms Cheri Treiffel Music and Arrangement by Robert H Miller Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 April 2016 / 8.00pm £17.50 all seats Early booking recommended Contains some adult humour Three of Glasgow’s top female performers return to East Kilbride with Divas. A Glasgow institution that needs no introduction, May Miller and her husband, music maestro, Robert, have been performing for over twenty years. Together this dynamic duo has performed in Glasgow’s SECC, Pavilion Theatre, the City Halls and all the places in-between. Barbara Bryceland with her big voice and personality to match has become one of the most popular entertainers in the country. And the youngster of the group Ashley McCullagh has been performing from the tender age of 14, when she appeared on ITV’s ‘Stars in Your Eyes Kids’ as Shania Twain and came third overall in the fi nal. These Divas are brought together by the outrageous Ms Cheri Treiffel. Not to be missed! Peter Morrison Broadway and Beyond Saturday 16 April 2016 / 7.30pm £14.00 / £12.00 concession For years Peter Morrison has regarded the Village Theatre as a home from home in theatrical terms. No surprise then to fi nd him returning with his son Richard and daughter Jackie with another “edition” of Broadway and Beyond, featuring Broadway and movie hits, popular operatic arias, a Scots song or two, some well loved favourites – and a bit of singalong if you feel like joining in. They will be joined by other friends, and will of course be directed at the piano by Peter’s accomplished MD, Alan Kitchen. Come along and join them for an unforgettable musical evening. performances. material fromover50yearsofDriftersandMotown vocal rangeandskills.Thecurrentsetcomprises each andeverysongallowsustoshowcaseourfull but afew.Completewithauthenticvocalharmonies, Temptations, StevieWonder,EdwinStarrtoname from similargenresincluding,TheFourTops, Expect arepertoireofDrifterstracksandmusic concession £14.00 / £15.00 2016 /7.30pm April 22 Friday Drift Let’s minds ofeverygeneration…Let’sDrift. our DriftersandMotownmagicintothehearts music aliveandkickingacrosstheglobe,weave aim istokeepthespiritofTheDriftersandMotown some oftheoriginalmembersTheDrifters,oursole your ears.Asoneoftheselectfewtoperformwith a soundsoclosetotheoriginalhitsyouwon’tbelieve Jackson, PaulMillsandJohnOldenstamwillbringyou the BackRow.OurvocalistsGillieLeroyJones,Stevie Red Book,SavetheLastDanceforMeandKissinin the Roof,You’reMoreThanaNumberinmyLittle the boardwalk,ComeonOvertomyPlace,Up hits, includingSaturdayNightattheMovies,Under In thistwohourshowwewillperformallthegreatest

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In the event of a sell out performance, ‘Babes in Arms’ Management Rules and Fire & Evacuation procedures at all tickets may be limited and entry refused to the auditorium. At times. These are available to customers on request and/or are performances which are specifi cally aimed at those under the displayed within the venue. age of 1, ‘Babes in Arms’ tickets will not be available. Photography / recording No one under the age of 16 will be admitted to a performance The unauthorised use of photographic and/or recording without being accompanied by a parent, responsible adult equipment (audio or video) is strictly prohibited and failure to (who must be aged 18 or over) or legal guardian. comply will result in removal from the auditorium. Concessions Filming and recording of performances The following groups are eligible for concessionary ticket prices: On occasion fi lming and recording may be carried out at the Holders of South Lanarkshire Leisure ‘Leisure for all’ cards. venue, by attending an event you give your express consent Other concession may be available – please see venue for to be included in such fi lms and recordings and for these to details. be exploited in any and all media at any time throughout the world. This includes any fi lming by police or security staff Reservations which may be carried out for the security of our patrons. Tickets that have been reserved must be paid for within three Postage of tickets days of reservation or within a timescale specifi cally advised by sales staff, otherwise, tickets which have been reserved and Tickets purchased by telephone or online, within 5 working not paid for may be released for general sale without notice. days of the date of the performance, will be held at the venue for collection at the box offi ce rather than being posted out. Special access requirements A fi xed postage fee of £1 will apply and be charged to the Customers must inform the box offi ce, at the time of booking, customer if tickets are posted. of any ticket holders who require special access to the venue. Alterations to programme (For example: wheelchair users, those who cannot use stairs etc) Failure to do so may result in admission to the auditorium South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Limited reserves the being denied on the day of the performance if we are unable right to make alterations to the advertised programme at to offer suitable seating that complies with our Fire and short notice (for example cast changes). In these instances Evacuation procedures. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Limited is not obliged to refund the ticket nor exchange the ticket for another performance. Our Venues Our venues in Hamilton, Lanark and Rutherglen also provide Refunds / exchanges fantastic entertainment opportunities, why not give them a Tickets, once purchased, cannot be refunded except in call and request their brochure or for a full detailed listing of circumstances where the performance has been cancelled. events throughout South Lanarkshire, visit Tickets must be returned to the point of purchase before www.slleisureandculutre.co.uk a refund can be given. Ticket exchanges may be possible, subject to availability. Rutherglen Town Hall South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd manages In the event of seating problems or other operational issues, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen South Lanarkshire and Culture Limited reserves the right to the operation of sports move customers from allocated seating to alternative seating Box Offi ce: 0141 613 5700 and recreation facilities, without notice. In these instances South Lanarkshire Leisure community and town halls, and Culture Limited will not refund any difference in the The Town House cultural venues, country customer’s ticket price nor exchange the customer’s ticket for parks, museums, libraries, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton another performance. Outdoor Resource Base and Box Offi ce: 01698 452299 Resales Arts Development on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. The re-selling of tickets that have already been purchased will Lanark Memorial Hall only be conducted by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture For further information Limited at the Venue Manager’s discretion. St Leonard’s Street, Lanark please visit our website: Box Offi ce: 01555 667999 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Event Listing Time January 2016 Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 The Musical Box Musical 7.30pm Friday 29 Burns! (Your Bard, By The Way) Drama 8.00pm Saturday 6 inverse Music 7.45pm February 2016 Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 The Vagina Monologues Drama 8.00pm Saturday 13 The Underground Jam Music 8.00pm › at a glance Sunday 21 Kid’s Sunday Magic Show Kids 1.00pm Thursday 25 – Friday 26 A Streetcar Named Desire Drama 8.00pm March 2016 Saturday 5 Mosa Funk Club Music 8.00pm Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Drama 7.30pm Friday 18 An Evening with Phil Differ Comedy 8.00pm Saturday 19 Rat Patrol plus Guests EK Decay Music 8.00pm Wednesday 30 – Friday 1 April Bouncers Drama 8.00pm April 2016 Saturday 2 The Carlton Jug Band Kittlinclapperdin Music 8.00pm Sunday 3 Kid’s Sunday Magic Kids 1.00pm Friday 15 The Yellow Movement Club Night Music 8.00pm Arts Centre Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 Spongers and Last Call for Carrot Cake Drama 8.00pm Saturday 30 Inverse Music 7.45pm East Kilbride 38 ensa audy9YourTurntoCleantheStair Wednesday 6–Saturday9 April 2016 Saturday 23 Wednesday 13–Thursday14 Wednesday 30 Saturday 19 Friday 22 January 2016 Friday 22 Saturday 16 Wednesday 17–Saturday20 Saturday 13 Saturday 6 February 2016 rdy2 audy2 NewDay Friday 26–Saturday27 usa audy5Footloose Tuesday 1–Saturday5 March 2016 Saturday 12 Beauty andtheBeast Opera Highlights Divas Let’s Drift Peter Morrison The CemeteryClub The Jersey The FrancieandJosieShow One andOnlyDirection An EveningwithCeline Event Hotel California Tones Opera Music Music Drama Musical Music Music Music Comedy Music Listing Drama Musical Musical Music 8.00pm 7.30pm 2.30pm/7.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Time 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm/7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm

East Village Kilbride Theatre › at a glance If you need this information in another language or format, please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your needs. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd is a recognised Scottish charity no. SCO32549 Phone: 01698 476202 Text phone: 18001 01698 476202 email: [email protected]

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