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Thursday 26 November 2015, 7.30pm, Tickets £28.50 Standing only CultureNL Limited is a registered Scottish charity number SC043891 Company number SC435540 The Easter Egg Club t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Rick Wakeman – AC/DC UK presents… The Music and Anecdotal Wit of an Old Age Pensioner Motherwell Concert Hall Motherwell Concert Hall, Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm Friday 17 April, 7.30pm Tickets £25 Tickets £15

A Fellow of the Royal College of Music, Australian rockers ACϟDC were formed in 1973 by Professor of the London College of Music, brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Considered former Yes keyboard player, Watchdog pioneers of heavy metal, they are sometimes classified Definitely Mightbe presenter and renowned Grumpy Old as such, though have always considered themselves Motherwell Concert Hall LIGHTS, CAMERA Man, Rick Wakeman has led a rich and simply “rock and roll”. They are one of the highest varied life. In his one-man solo show, he grossing bands of all time, having sold over 200 million Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm recounts hilarious and unlikely anecdotes albums worldwide. Brian Johnson’s distinctive vocals Tickets £12 from a career which has included musical and Angus Young’s characteristic school-uniform stage collaborations with David Bowie, Cat outfit make the band instantly recognisable. MUSICALS Stevens and , as well as ACϟDC UK has totally captured all the on-stage magic Thankfully Oasis’ No. 1 Tribute Definitely Motherwell Theatre worldwide tours with his own bands, of ACϟDC. They look like them; they sound like them; Mightbe don’t share the same sibling rivalry punctuated by displays of dazzling and they generate the rock and roll atmosphere of as the real thing, but do have a lot in common Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 April 2015, 7.30pm when it comes to reproducing the rousing virtuosity on the piano. ACϟDC live in concert! anthems, stage presence and atmosphere This show was a sell-out success at Back in Black, Dirty Deeds, Thunderstruck, Highway to that the Gallaghers created. Lights, Camera, Musicals is a brand new musical revue featuring the Edinburgh Fringe, where it won Hell – the list goes Returning to Motherwell for another raucous songs from hit stage and screen musicals including My Fair Lady, rave reviews and quickly became on and on. These night with over two hours of material to draw Mamma Mia, Billy Elliott, Jersey Boys, The King and I, Sister Act, a ‘must-see’ of the festival. Come great rock anthems from, you can expect all the hits from their Sunshine on Leith and many more. The show is a great night out for all along and find out why life is are all there in seven albums, live favourites, b-sides and a the family. rarely dull for Rick or those an evening’s couple of Noel’s acoustic numbers. When the around him! entertainment that boys start there’s no stopping them. As well as its ongoing contribution to the upkeep of Dalziel Park the you definitely won’t club will be holding a bucket collection after each performance to want to miss! provide support to the Hamilton branch of The Samaritans. Ticket Sales: 01698 32286 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/easteregg 6 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 7 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Black, aka Colin Vearncombe Airdrie Town Hall (Lesser Hall) Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm Tickets £13

Premier British From the haunting pop of ‘Wonderful Life’ and ‘Sweetest Smile’ to the beautiful Wrestling simplicity of ‘Where The River Bends‘ and Foster and Allen Airdrie Town Hall ‘The Way She Was Before’, Black, aka Colin Scottish Wrestling Motherwell Concert Hall Vearncombe, has proved himself to be one of Saturday 25 April, 7pm the finest voices of his generation. Worldwide Alliance Friday 24 April, 7.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 Concession) fame in the late 80’s and early 90’s coupled with relentless touring took its toll on Colin Tickets £19.50 (£18.50 Their latest album Gold & Silver Days and he took a step back from the music industry, setting up his own label and working Motherwell Concert Hall is their first all-new release for over a under his own name. The fans however were always with him and his albums were Saturday 25 April, 6.30pm concession) decade, featuring 20 new recordings. Premier British Wrestling will once again always met with critical acclaim and huge anticipation for a loyal fan base. Included on the album are two duets return to the Airdrie Town Hall for what In 2014 Colin reverted back to using the name Black and also found a renewed Tickets £12*, Family of 4 £35* For over three decades Foster and with The London Pensioners’ Choir; promises to be their biggest show yet. passion for his craft. Colin joined forces with fellow musician Calum MacColl (Callum *not valid for first 3 rows Allen have been entertaining global Gold & Silver Days and the Rita Already confirmed for action are PBW is the son of folk legend Ewan and brother of Kirsty), who is able to bring the best from stars such as Scottish Wrestling sensation him and has seen Colin pen his best material to date. The chemistry they share on audiences and performing hits including MacNeil classic Working Man, as well PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT Grado, Airdrie’s own Kenny Williams, the stage is easy to see. A Bunch of Thyme, Maggie and I Will as a new recording of their first ever HAS UNRESERVED SEATING Love You All My Life. This appearance single The Rambles of Spring. PBW Tag Team Champions Just Uz, Jack Towards the end of 2014 they headed to the studio with renowned Scottish producer TIERED SEATING AVAILABLE ON comes in the middle of a vast world tour Jester, TNA British Bootcamp star Noam Calum Malcolm (The Blue Nile) to record a new album, backed by a Pledge campaign Foster and Allen’s easy listening Dar, with many more top names still to be FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS encompassing far-flung Australia, South sound remains as fresh and exciting from fans, and the album is scheduled to be released in March 2015. The voice is Africa, Canada and the US alongside the confirmed. This is already shaping up to smoother and sweeter than ever, the songs as stirring and evocative as we remember Scottish Wrestling’s Biggest Fight as ever and they love playing to a live be a must-see show for fans of all ages. returns to Motherwell as SWA invites the UK and their home country of Ireland. audience. and the live performance is taken to another level. The ‘best voice of his generation’ is back… better than ever. finest pro-wrestlers. 8 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 9 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk It was against the backdrop of this Dire Straits two-decade break - and an increasing Declan Sinnott demand to hear the songs played live Airdrie Town Hall (Lesser Hall) Experience again - that members of Dire Straits, Motherwell Concert Hall Alan Clark, Chris White and Phil Palmer Sunday 26 April, 7.30pm formed The Straits for a charity show at Tickets £10 Sunday 26 April 7.30pm The Royal Albert Hall in 2011. With the prolific Knopfler enjoying an incredibly Tickets £22.50 successful solo career, Alan Clark called Declan Sinnott is an Irish musician upon singer-songwriter Terence Reis and record producer. Originally from Wexford town, where his father “You get a shiver in the dark…” to front the band. Three and half years later, The Straits had played more than was an optician and jeweller on Original Band Member Chris White and 150 shows in 25 countries around the Main Street, he came to Dublin six world class musicians perform the world. It was time for a break… in the late 1960s. music of The Dire Straits. However, an invitation to play a series If you’re a fan of good Irish or Hits include; Money for Nothing, Sultan of shows in New Zealand and Australia folk music then the chances are of Swings, Brothers in Arms, Telegraph has seen Chris White and Terence Reis that Declan Sinnott will be in Road, Why Worry and many many collaborating again for The Dire Straits your record collection, playing more… Experience. Joining them is a stellar guitar on albums by , Over 20 years have passed since band of some of the finest professional Mary Black, Emmylou Harris Dire Straits disbanded, leaving in their musicians the UK has to offer. Between and , wake a catalogue of some of the finest them they have worked with an enviable among others. compositions and musical performances list of rock royalty that includes (but In 2012 he released his that the heyday of rock ever produced. If is not limited to) David Gilmour, Eric debut album of solo anything, their reputation has only grown Clapton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, compositions I Love the with time. Record sales of more than David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Noise It Makes, which one hundred and twenty million albums Van Morrison, Tom Jones and Sheryl continue to increase as new young fans Crow. And so it is that these songs, in has received a favourable discover the music and join the band’s all their ambition, grandeur and aching critical reception. massive worldwide following. beauty, are once again presented live, for the fans that have kept them alive.

10 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 11 LOL ;-) Comedy Weekend t: 01698 403120 Airdrie Town Hall Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May www.culturenl.co.uk Tam Cowan and Patrick Rolink Friday 1 May, 8pm Tickets £10 LOL ;-) Comedy Night Saturday 2 May, 8pm Tickets £8.50 Sounding rejuvenated and more relevant than ever, ’s reggae stars UB40 hit (£7.50 concession) Motherwell Concert Hall in 2015. Greatest hits include; Red Red Wine, I Got You Babe, Kingston Town, Falling In Love with You, Cherry Oh Baby. LOL ;-) Kids Comedy Club Naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, UB40 formed in 1978, before Sunday 3 May, 2pm UB40 Motherwell Concert Hall releasing their debut album Signing Off in August 1980 – considered by many to be one of Tickets £5 the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. It was the start of a career that Tuesday 5 May, 7.30pm has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 Tickets £29.50 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all-time. The band’s latest Top 30 album Getting over the Storm was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received 5-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 12 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 2013. 13 Derek Ryan The Fureys Motherwell Theatre Motherwell Theatre Friday 8 May, 7.30pm Wednesday 13 May, 7.30pm Tickets £18 Tickets £18 (£17 concession)

Derek Ryan returns to Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for Motherwell Concert Hall to Voulez Vous – Abba Tribute hit songs such as I Will Love You, Sweet Sixteen, The Green t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk give another superb show of Airdrie Town Hall Fields of France, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, and country, Irish & popular music. Friday 8 May, 7.30pm Leaving Nancy, come to Motherwell Theatre. Derek, backed by a great An Evening of They have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 37 years, Tickets £15 (£13 Concessions) Dirty Dancing and tonight, along with all their hits, they will be including songs five man band will perform Motherwell Concert Hall his own songs like A from their new album The Times They Are A Changing. Mother’s Son, God’s Plan, Since their unforgettable performance at The Dome, Saturday 9 May, 7.30pm They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever Kiss Me Mary and many Brighton on Saturday 6 April 1974, ABBA’s hit Tickets £19.50 (£18.50 concession) to capture the public imagination, which has received standing more. This young man used Waterloo has been voted the all-time best song to ovations in some of the biggest concert halls around the world. to be in boy band D-Side and feature at the Eurovision Song Contest. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember. had hits in the UK and Japan. 40 years on from smashing their way onto the The original box office smash hit tribute show to one of the His songs have been picked international music scene, ABBA fans and music fans greatest movie soundtracks of all time. up by a lot of other singers alike are coming together to celebrate their absolute The production is a sexy song and dance spectacular, originally but Derek probably performs longevity! directed by Matt Firth (RSC) with choreography by Leanne them best of all, as he is now With incredible replica costumes and a talented team Harwood (Mamma Mia!, Footloose), featuring a dynamic cast of recognised as one of the top of performers, Voulez Vous will transport you back to performers sure to show you the time of your life! three acts in the heady world the 1970’s and have you dancing in the aisles to hits This feel good concert is the ultimate party and has something of Irish music. Come along and including: Take A Chance, Dancing Queen, S.O.S, for everyone, girls and guys alike. You’ll find yourself on your enjoy the live show. Fernando, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner feet, swept away on a wave of nostalgia as you sing along to Takes It All, Voulez Vous, Thank You For The Music all the hits including: She’s Like the Wind, Hungry Eyes and the and Waterloo! timeless, Oscar winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. 14 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 15 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Eleanor McEvoy The Searchers Airdrie Town Hall (lesser hall) Motherwell Concert Hall Thursday 21 May, 7.30pm Thursday 21 May, 7.30pm Tickets £13 Tickets £19.50 (£17.50 concession)

Ireland’s internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Eleanor The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With McEvoy stops at Airdie on her tour in support of her latest album such classic hits as, Sweets for My Sweet; Needles Stuff, released on 12th May, 2014. and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Exposed to music at a very early age, Dublin born Eleanor Spice and When You Walk in The Room, they have grew up in a strict Catholic household in the grey north-side contributed enormously to establishing the UK as the suburb of Cabra. After a musical upbringing playing the piano, world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is violin and performing on stage with her older siblings, Eleanor no doubt that the decade that gave us graduated in music from Trinity in Dublin and set out to pay as well as The Searchers and many others was her way through life as a jobbing musician. Already writing her very special, and will go down in history as being own songs, she was waiting for the opportunity to branch out the most imaginative period of musical creativity and on her own. To initially pay her way, Eleanor spent four years in expression. Ireland's National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), she recorded With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, studio sessions as a singer, fiddle and keyboard player and The Searchers still have great appeal to joined Irish diva Mary Black's touring band. She then decided audiences of all ages. to cash in her savings and go for it; spending the cash on better song demos, home recording gear and a decent guitar. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, An eleven-track miscellany, her new album tells tales of plus many album recordings, b-sides and a selection of unrequited love, lust and eloquent farewell; a heady brew of other well-known favourites. caustic observation laced with wit and wry self-deprecation typical of multi-instrumentalist McEvoy, all delivered in the Irish Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert! star’s rich, lilting voice.

16 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 17 On Our Way to Lisbon t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Pasha Kovalev Motherwell Theatre Howard Jones – Life through Dance Wednesday 3 June, 7.30pm Airdrie Town Hall Airdrie Town Hall Tickets £12 (£11 Concession) Wednesday 3 June Friday 22 May, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Tickets £24 (£22 concession) It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon In this amazing new show starring Strictly the contemporary music Come Dancing winner Pasha and his scene and brought his very sensational dancers, the audience will be English song-writing and transported into the world of Ballroom and Latin pioneering synthesizers Dance with all its glitter and sequins. to an unsuspecting world. ‘Life through Dance’ is a non-stop action- Anyone who was around in the mid to and-sparkle-packed journey through life and late eighties will remember those high love, expressed by the language of dance. Glasgow Celtic’s 1967 European Cup telling, including some hilarious slow- energy gigs and his first two albums The production will feature breathtaking win is one of the great sporting legends motion sequences. Human’s Lib and Dream into Action. They choreography, sensational music and amazing of all time. This amazing feat has been The glory of the famous victory is set lived in the higher reaches of the album costumes. turned into a spectacular two-man play against the drab reality of their Glasgow charts in the UK, USA, Germany, Italy, It will be a fun and exciting adventure for called ‘On our way to Lisbon’ by Patrick existence…was Celtic’s victory the best Sweden, Canada, Australia and many the entire family, and there will even be the Prior, and produced by the theatre moment of their lives? other countries in the 1984-86 period and company Isosceles. the hits kept coming; New Song, What opportunity to participate and experience live Over the last few years, the play has is Love?, Pearl in the Shell, Hide and on stage the favourite dance styles seen on TV. Two fans recreate the epic campaign thrilled audiences in Scotland, Ireland, Seek, (which he performed at Live Aid Come along to be supercharged with positive that saw Jock Stein’s young team England and Las Vegas, gathering rave in 1985), Like to Get to Know You Well, energy and emotion! sweep aside the best that Europe had reviews, awards and standing ovations. to offer. The two actors, Pat Abernethy Look Mama, Things Can only Get Better, The show has obvious appeal for and Dave Marsden, play everything Everlasting Love and the quintessential football fans, but for those with little – players, crowds, commentators, No One is To Blame, which reached No.1 interest in the game, it stands as a managers, in a masterpiece of story- in the US. stunning piece of theatre for all. 18 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 19 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Tree Fu Tom The Basil Brush Show Motherwell Concert Hall, Motherwell Theatre, Saturday 25 July, 1pm and 3.30pm Thursday 30 July, 11am and 2.30pm Tickets £12 (£10 Concessions) £42 family ticket Tickets £14.00 (£12.00 Concessions) (£40 if bought before 26th May) family of four £42 Only Men Aloud – On the Road The Kilkennys Motherwell Concert Hall Motherwell Theatre Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he takes to the stage in his Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain first nationwide ‘live’ tour! and make people of all ages laugh and smile. He’s cheeky, Wednesday 17 June, 7.30pm Friday 19 June, 7.30pm Follow Tom, Twigs, Ariela and friends on an action packed irreverent, charming, naughty, quick-witted, scheming and foxy, Tickets £23.50 (£22.50 Concession) Tickets £16 (£15 Concessions) adventure through the magical world of Treetopolis! After finding but at the same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate. a dusty old map, Tom decides to follow where it leads and see Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The if it will take them to any mysterious hidden treasure - but it’s Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewers The Classical Brit Award winning vocal ensemble Only Men Renowned for their musicianship and vocal abilities, The not an easy route every week for 14 years. Now, Britain’s most loveable fox is Aloud will be visiting Motherwell Concert Hall in 2015 with their Kilkennys have gained a reputation for revitalising traditional to follow. Full of back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris ‘On the Road’ Tour. With songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful fun, music and Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, laughter, Tom will Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more given the unique energy. storytelling and song in a OMA twist, this show promises to showcase the versatility of this need your help brand new specially written unique group. Formed at a very young age, The Kilkennys have toured all over to do the Tree Fu ‘live’ stage show packed with Ireland and have taken their music as far afield as Las Vegas, Since winning BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008, the Welsh 8 moves that could fun and excitement. piece ensemble have thrilled audiences throughout the UK and Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Abu Dhabi and the help save the day. Come and join in the America with ten tours, festival performances and appearances Czech Republic. The band has almost three million YouTube Be part of the mayhem, along with Mr at prestigious events such as the Opening Ceremony of the hits and a packed schedule of shows for 2014/2015 all over the magic! Stephen who is continually London 2012 Olympic Games, two Royal Variety Performances, world. Fun for all the interrupted by an the Ryder Cup Opening Concert and ’s Davey Cashin, Rob Campion, Tommy Mackey and Davey Long family. uncontrollable Basil! A show Christmas Special. are excited about bringing their brand of Irish music to a UK for all the family. With over a quarter of a million worldwide album sales to date, audience. Come along to the show and join in the fun for a great In the words of the mighty their fifth studio album ‘Only Men Aloud: On the Road’ is due for evening of music and song! Basil himself – BOOM release this summer. BOOM! 20 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 21 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Aly Bain and

Phil Cunningham AIRDRIE TOWN HALL Motherwell Theatre Saturday 15 August, 7.30pm Tickets £20 Weddings at Airdrie Town Hall (£18 concession)

Arguably the two best Scottish traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear. Aly Bain, rightly LOL ;-) Comedy Night regarded as Scotland's supreme Motherwell Theatre exponent of folk playing, has received five honorary doctorates and an MBE in recognition of his services to music. He is also behind the Friday 14 August, 7.30pm BBC Folk Award winning BBC TV series Transatlantic Sessions. Phil erfection takes a little planning...we’re here to help. Tickets £8.50 Cunningham is world renowned for his accordion playing, also having P received an MBE. He is seen frequently in his own music documentaries (£7.50 concession) and regularly collaborates with Mark Knopfler. From a small intimate wedding in the Lesser Hall with up to 110 guests to a Aly and Phil have performed together for over 25 years, picking up the large wedding in the main hall with up to 240 guests, we can tailor your wedding to suit your requirements. Get some friends together and grab a few BBC Folk Award for Best Duo along the way. Catering and drinks packages are available. drinks from the bar, then sit back and enjoy a This promises to be a night of beautiful traditional music, anecdotes and night of individual and thoroughly funny comic warm Scottish humour with plenty of talent on show. talent. You won’t be disappointed! Your perfect wedding day starts here... Join our comedy mailing list for all updates and Call our wedding events team on 01698 274545. exclusive offers. www.culturenl.co.uk

22 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk t: 01698 403120 CultureNL Limited is a registered Scottish charity number SC043891 23 23 Company number SC435540 Summer Encounters Big Cartoon Heids Summer Arts Camp @Museums Bellshill Cultural Centre Pather Artworks, Wishaw Monday 13 July, Wednesday 15 July, 10.00am – 1.00pm and Monday 27 July – Model Truck Show WWII Commemoration Day Monday 20 July, 10.00am – 11.30am Friday 1 August Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life Cost £16.00 Age 8+ Monday - Thursday Choose a character from cartoon world and learn how to sculpt it in 10.00am - 4.00pm 30 & 31 May 20 July glorious technicolor 3D. Bring along some pictures of your favourite Friday 10am - 4.00pm Mobile military museum, 1940’s tank, WWII character to work from. Come back to the studio later in the month re-enactments, 1940’s dance and musical to do the finishing touches to your masterpiece. Performance at 7.00pm Model Train Show performances and traditional crafts and games Summerlee Museum Cost £50.00 Age 6 - 12yrs Don’t be bored during the long of Scottish Industrial Life Fair Monday Fun Day Pottery Pets summer holidays, come along 13 & 14 June Pather Artworks, Wishaw and join the community arts team for a creative week of North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre drama, dance, art and music. You’ll have a brilliant, busy time Monday 20 July, Wednesday 22 July, 10.00am - 1.00pm and 20 July that creates a performance for friends and family as the finale Lego Let’s Go: Giant games, lego fun, soft play, face Monday 3 August, 10.00am - 11.30am to a fun filled week. Cost £16.00 Age 8+ Brick Built Iconic Creations in Lego painting, sumo suits and crafts. To book a place on a community arts workshop or camp, Now’s your chance to have the pet you’ve always longed for – call 01236 632828. For the full summer programme of North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre maybe a lovely lizard or a cheeky chimp or cuddly cat. All you need community arts activities check out 20 June - 15 August Steam Fair is imagination and you can create your very own, easy to care for For those inspired by the exhibition, a Summerlee Museum of Scottish pet. Our expert pet maker is on hand to guide you and all materials www.culturenl.co.uk/arts or pick up a Summer Encounters Lego room where you can create your are supplied. brochure in your local library. own brick built creations will be available Industrial Life Booking advised for all craft workshops. Call 01236 632828 from 10am- 4pm each day (last entry to 8 & 9 August the Lego room is 3:30pm). Our own fleet and visiting full size and Small charge applies. miniature engines in action on site all weekend including a ride-on train.

24 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 25 AIRDRIE TOWN HALL CINEMA Business Events and Private Functions at Airdrie Town Hall and t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre FILM FRIDAY Friday 31 July 2015 Silver screen - The Searchers (U) We have some great spaces for any The Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Our specialist catering provides a full (12pm high tea, 1pm film) £4.95 social, formal or business event at complex also has a modern meeting range of drinks and menu options Friday 22 May 2015 Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre, room which can hold up to 80 guests. suitable for meetings, conferences, Kidz club - Micky Mouse in training events through to buffets and Silver screen - To Kill a and Airdrie Town Hall. There are Disney’s Fantasia (U) There are two large spaces and several party menus. Mockingbird (12) 16.30pm (usual prices apply) many options to fit to your individual smaller meeting rooms at our sister (12pm high tea, 1pm film) £4.95 needs, with areas available to hire venue, Airdrie Town Hall, which are also Our dedicated events team offer bespoke 80s theme night - available to hire. packages to a range of customers, Kidz club - Frozen (PG) (sing along) which include full catering, technical (15) from corporate to private individuals. 16.30pm (usual prices apply) The Breakfast Club (30th year anniversary) £10.00 (price and staffing resources. The Main Hall has a balcony and a Whatever your event, they are on hand Theme night - includes giant hot dog and relish & 1 seating capacity of 660, or 240 wedding to ensure the process runs smoothly from Sex and the City (15) alcoholic or soft drink of choice) Motherwell Concert Hall has a capacity guests, the hall is ideal for any variety of beginning to end. £10.00 (Price includes film, 1 cosmopolitan of 1600 for pop/rock concerts, 1008 wedding, dinner dance and entertainment cocktail and 1 box of popcorn) Friday 28 August 2015 flat seating and 939 raked seating and event. The Lesser Hall can hold up to is suitable for larger events such as 110 seated guests, and is also available For more information or to Silver screen - conferences, award ceremonies, dinner Friday 26 June 2015 for wedding ceremonies and smaller book please call 01698 274 545. The Thin Man (12) dances and weddings. functions. Silver screen - Citizen (12pm high tea, 1pm film) £4.95 Kane (12) Kidz club - Motherwell Theatre has fixed, sloped There is also a selection of small, multi- (12pm high tea, 1pm film) £4.95 Beauty and the Beast (U) seating in the auditorium of 406, or 392 purpose meeting rooms within the Town with four wheelchair spaces, and is Kidz club - (U) Hall. Aladdin (16.30pm usual prices apply) perfect for amateur or professional show, 16.30pm (usual prices apply) Theme night - Harry Potter talks, and more intimate conferences. Theme night - Jaws fest (U) and the Prisoner of (40th year anniversary of Jaws the movie). Azkaban (12A) £10.00 (Price includes film, great white £10.00 (price includes Hogwarts burger burger + 1 alcoholic or soft drink of choice) 26 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk and 1 alcoholic or soft drink of choice) 27

Why not let us do the hard work t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk and book a pre-theatre meal in our Café Bar? café opening times Fancy a coffee, lunch or something sweet? Why not drop into one of our cafes It couldn’t be simpler, simply select your choice from the menu below and we’ll do the rest! Offering home cooked favourites for a fantastic price, with a full bar service all just Motherwell Concert Hall 8.30am - 2pm seconds from the auditorium. A great way to get into the mood for a fantastic night out! and Theatre café Start off with... Airdrie Town Hall café 10am - 3pm Soup Chilli Enchiladas Fresh Homemade soup of the day served with 10” flour tortilla stuffed with chilli, topped with Strathclyde Park café 10am - 4pm rustic roll & butter tomatoes and finished with a cheese sauce, Drumpellier Park café 10.30am - 5.45pm side salad & potato wedges And then choose from... 10.30am - 4.45pm (winter) Just £10 per person! want to make want to make Hawaiian Chicken Burger Palaceriggs Park café 10am - 4.45pm Only available for selected performances. Succulent chicken served in a bun with garnish 10am - 3.45pm (winter) & pineapple served with fries Please contact us in advance. Motherwell Library café 9.30am - 2.45pm Half & Half Book by calling 01698 403120 or visiting www.culturenl.co.uk Cheese, ham & onion pizza & Pasta Carbonara Wishaw Library café 10am - 2pm (closed wed + sat) If you have any special dietary requirements, Beer Battered Haddock give us a call on 01698 274271 or email us at Bellshill Cultural Centre café 9.30am - 3.30pm Fresh Battered Haddock served with mushy [email protected] peas & chips Summerlee café 10am - 4.30pm 10am - 3.30pm (winter) Lasagne Al Forno Call 01698 274271 for further information Homemade Lasagne accompanied with garlic on booking for meetings, conferences, Kildonan Street café 8.30am - 2.30pm bread, salad & potato wedges buffets, parties and more. 10am - 3.30pm (winter) 28 t: 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk 29 a night of it? Community Facilities Hire a Community Facility MOTHERWELL from CultureNL BEER Use a CultureNL community facility - all available seven days a week at competitive rates. We provide facilities for every occasion from zumba to yoga, mother and FESTIVAL toddler groups, kids’ parties, communions, weddings, bingo, and arts and crafts. You name it… CultureNL have the place for you! 2015 Why not try out our new venue finder on www.culturenl.co.uk? Search by your event type and we will find the perfect venue for you. Motherwell Concert Hall

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Call Northline 01698 403120 Our customer contact centre handles all telephone bookings. You can pay with most credit Click and debit cards; call 01698 403120. www.culturenl.co.uk Alternatively, send your ticket requests to Advance Booking Office, Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Visit Motherwell ML1 1AB. the Advance Booking Office atMotherwell Join the panto email list by Concert Hall and Theatre,Civic Centre, Please enclose payment by either cheque or postal Tickets are on sale emailing your details to Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB from 7 April [email protected] order made payable to CultureNL. To book call 01698 403120 www.culturenl.co.uk Library call into your local North Lanarkshire Ticket discounts and WINDMILLHILL STREET library (cash or cheque only). TO WISHAW / SHOTTS LANARK concession CIVIC We try to keep our ticket prices as low as possible. CENTRE Thursday 19 November 10am 1.15pm Saturday 5 December 2pm 7pm Monday 21 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm A postage and package fee of £1 applies if you ask us In addition, we may offer discounts and concession CAMP STREET Friday 20 November 10am 1.15pm Sunday 6 December 2pm 6pm Tuesday 22 December 1.15pm 7pm to post your tickets to you. prices for some of our shows. We will always clearly Saturday 21 November 2pm Monday 7 December Wednesday 23 December 3pm 6pm show all available discounts and concession prices THEATRE CONCERT Sunday 22 November Tuesday 8 December 10am 1.15pm Thursday 24 December 2pm 6pm with the show information. Please note that HALL Monday 23 November 10am 1.15pm Wednesday 9 December 1.15pm 7pm Friday 25 December The online ticket service discounts and concession prices are not always is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Tuesday 24 November 10am 1.15pm Thursday 10 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Saturday 26 December 2pm 6pm available for all shows taking place in CultureNL AIRBLES ROAD (B754) Wednesday 25 November 10am 1.15pm Friday 11 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Sunday 27 December 2pm 7pm www.culturenl.co.uk venues. Everyone requires a ticket to enter any Thursday 26 November 10am 1.15pm Saturday 12 December 2pm 7pm Monday 28 December 2pm 7pm auditorium regardless of age. TO M74 / GLASGOW Friday 27 November 10am 1.15pm 7pm Sunday 13 December 2pm 6pm Tuesday 29 December 2pm 7pm HAMILTON / CARLISLE The Advance Booking Office SOUTH Saturday 28 November 2pm 7pm Monday 14 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Wednesday 30 December 2pm 7pm Located in the Concert Hall foyer, open Monday to Sunday 29 November 2pm 6pm Tuesday 15 December 1.15pm 7pm Thursday 31 December 2pm 6pm Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturdays 10am to 2pm Jan-Nov, Monday 30 November Wednesday 16 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Friday 1 January 10am to 4:45pm 9 Nov-5 Jan. Closed on Saturdays Tuesday 1 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Thursday 17 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Saturday 2 January 2pm 6pm during Summer Hols. Opening hours are extended for Wednesday 2 December 10.30am 7pm Friday 18 December 1.15pm 7pm Sunday 3 January 2pm 6pm evening events. Thursday 3 December 10am 1.15pm 7pm Saturday 19 December 2pm 7pm 33 Friday 4 December 1.15pm 7pm Sunday 20 December 2pm 6pm DIARY Derek Ryan Fri 8 Motherwell Theatre An Evening of Dirty Dancing Sat 9 Motherwell Concert Hall LISTINGS The Fureys Wed 13 Motherwell Theatre Eleanor McEvoy Thurs 21 Airdrie Town Hall April-August 2015 The Searchers Thurs 21 Motherwell Concert Hall Pasha Kovalev – April Life through Dance Fri 22 Airdrie Town Hall Rick Wakeman Thurs 16 Motherwell Concert Hall AC/DC UK Fri 17 Motherwell Concert Hall June Definitely Might Be Sat 18 Motherwell Concert Hall On Our Way to Lisbon Wed 3 Motherwell Theatre The Easter Egg Club Tue 21 - Sat 25 Motherwell Theatre Howard Jones Wed 3 Airdrie Town Hall Foster and Allen Fri 24 Motherwell Concert Hall Only Men Aloud Wed 17 Motherwell Concert Hall Colin Vearncombe Sat 24 Airdrie Town Hall The Kilkennys Fri 19 Motherwell Theatre Premier British Wrestling Sat 25 Airdrie Town Hall July Scottish Wrestling Alliance Sat 25 Motherwell Concert Hall Tree Fu Tom Sat 25 Motherwell Concert Hall Dire Straits Experience Sun 26 Motherwell Concert Hall Basil Brush Thurs 30 Motherwell Theatre Declon Sinnott Sun 26 Airdrie Town Hall August May Lol ;) Comedy Night Fri 14 Motherwell Theatre Lol ;) Comedy Weekend Fri 1- Sun 3 Airdrie Town Hall Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Sat 15 Motherwell Theatre UB40 Tue 5 Motherwell Concert Hall Voulez Vous Fri 8 Airdrie Town Hall

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