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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire in May 2024

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Events in Lanarkshire

Cinema Live: Carmen

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 5th May 2024

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

1st May 2024 - 4th May 2024

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!

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The Royal Opera: Carmen

1st May 2024

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

Selected dates between 2nd May 2024 - 5th May 2024

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

2nd May 2024

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

3rd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

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

4th May 2024

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

8th May 2024

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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National Theatre Live: Nye

9th May 2024

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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80s Live

10th May 2024

The biggest 80s party show to tour the UK, 80s Live, is coming the Town House Hamilton on Friday 10th May!

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The Counterfeit Seventies

10th May 2024

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

11th May 2024

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

11th May 2024

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

11th May 2024

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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You Choose

12th May 2024

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

16th May 2024

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

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

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

18th May 2024

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

18th May 2024

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

21st May 2024

Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

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

23rd May 2024 - 25th May 2024

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

23rd May 2024 - 25th May 2024

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

23rd May 2024 - 24th May 2024

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

29th May 2024

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

29th May 2024

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

Selected dates between 30th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

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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Message In A Bottle

30th May 2024

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

31st May 2024

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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Coldplace

31st May 2024

Coldplace are a truly authentic tribute to Coldplay in sight, sound and passion! Don't miss them live at The Town House Hamilton 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:

The Royal Opera: Carmen - Live Cinema Screening

The Royal Opera: Carmen - Live Cinema Screening

1st May 2024

Eastwood Park Theatre 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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Anything Goes The Musical

Anything Goes The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!

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Dreamcoat Stars

Dreamcoat Stars

7th May 2024

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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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:

The Yellow Canary

The Yellow Canary

28th May 2024 - 30th May 2024

The Yellow Canary is based on a true story and is a leap into the imagination of a young boy as he attempts to escape the horrors of war, exploring love, loss, and what it means to flee your home.

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The Sensational 60’s Experience

The Sensational 60’s Experience

24th May 2024

The biggest and best 60's show touring the UK, will be appearing at Corn Exchange Haddington for one night only on Friday 24th May!

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The Girls of Slender Means

The Girls of Slender Means

13th April 2024 - 4th May 2024

The Girls of Slender Means is a story of glamour in austerity, women at work, women at play, and women’s wit.

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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:

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

Artie’s Singing Kettle - Greatest Hits

19th May 2024

Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.

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Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium

Stuart Michael - Psychic Medium

17th May 2024

Direct from London’s West End – enjoy a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship from Stuart Michael!

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1st May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Kelty Musical Association is delighted to be back at Carnegie Hall this May with their production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!

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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:

The Murder Trial Live

The Murder Trial Live

17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Take part in a live jury experience produced by real barristers based on a true story when the Murder Trial Live comes to Glasgow!

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Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

21st May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Matthew Bourne's magical dance production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May!

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An A to Z of Orchestral Triangle Playing

An A to Z of Orchestral Triangle Playing

29th May 2024

Join Mick Doran, English National Opera's Principal Percussionist, as he exposes the real world of the orchestral musician in this one-man show at Websters Theatre!

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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:

Dreamcoat Stars

Dreamcoat Stars

3rd May 2024

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Beacon Arts Centre!

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The Bar at the Edge of Time

The Bar at the Edge of Time

22nd May 2024 - 23rd May 2024

The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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The McDougalls: Space Adventure

The McDougalls: Space Adventure

4th May 2024

Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at Johnstone Town Hall!

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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:

Superhero Day

Superhero Day

6th May 2024

Get ready as something super is coming to Affinity Sterling Mills on May 6th! Five of your favorite Superheroes are making a special appearance!

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Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

Big Kid Circus: Falkirk

15th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION. Catch it at the Forth Centre, Falkirk from 15th - 19th May!

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The Bar At The Edge Of Time

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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Events in Other Areas

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

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

15th May 2024 - 16th May 2024

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

Short Attention Span Theatre

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

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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Calderstock
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Cancer Tapestry Exhibition and Workshops
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The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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