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Events in Renfrewshire

Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group

Selected dates between 7th April 2025 - 29th December 2025

Elderslie Kirk Players are on the look out for some fresh talent, join them for a free taster session on a Monday evening.

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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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rePunk’d: The Classic Punk And New Wave Revival - CANCELLED

11th July 2025

rePunK'd, at Beacon Arts Centre, is a vibrant tribute to the explosive energy and innovative spirit of the punk and new wave scenes from the mid-70s to the early 80s!

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Singin’ I’m No Billie She’s A Tim

12th July 2025

Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!

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The Constant Storm

12th July 2025

Visually striking piece of contemporary theatre, The Constant Storm confronts the power of stereotypes, exploring how they control and confine us.

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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!

13th July 2025

Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th July!

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Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC!

18th July 2025

Magic Gareth, one of the UK's TOP Family Entertainers comes to Paisley Arts Centre, and this time he is bringing his balloons!

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A Squash and A Squeeze - CANCELLED

22nd July 2025 - 24th July 2025

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze when this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Oh What A Night!

26th July 2025

Oh What A Night! at the Beacon Arts Centre will take you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

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The Ultimate Irish Hooley

26th July 2025

Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 26th July!

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The Ultimate Irish Hooley

27th July 2025

Join Keltic Storm and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley at Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 27th July!

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Murder Mystery Evening: Mama Mia Murder!

29th July 2025

Enjoy a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, Mama Mia Murder, at Skirlies Cafe in Paisley!

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The Great Baldini - More Family Magic

29th July 2025

Legendary magician the Great Baldini and his unruly magical menagerie explodes chaotically across the stage with this all-ages magic show at Paisley Arts Centre!

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Opera Bohemia: Tosca

31st July 2025

Scotland's professional touring company Opera Bohemia returns to Beacon Arts Centre with a reimagining of Puccini's masterpiece, Tosca!

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Para Handy; A Radio Play on Stage

2nd August 2025

Join the Master Mariner, Dougie, MacPhail and Sunny Jim along with a host of other characters as they take to the airwaves courtesy of three plucky BBC radio actors!

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Twisted! The Musical

6th August 2025 - 9th August 2025

Twisted! The Musical is a continuation of the classic tale Oliver Twist - a story about a boy who wanted more! Don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall in August.

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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm

8th August 2025

Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Into the Woods Jr.

8th August 2025 - 9th August 2025

Step into the woods with the talented youth cast from Greenock PLayers for a magical retelling of Into the Woods Jr. at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Two Tribes

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

Two Tribes is a comedic clash of tradition and ambition set in the heart of Glasgow's East End! Don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre in August.

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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

16th August 2025

Join Fireman Sam at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th August as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!

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Up A Close

16th August 2025

Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's Story to Paisley Town Hall!

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Two Tribes

22nd August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Two Tribes is a comedic clash of tradition and ambition set in the heart of Glasgow's East End! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in August.

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Sanjeev Kohli Live

5th September 2025

Sanjeev Kohli, who starred as 'Navid' in BBC and Netflix's Still Game, is heading to Erskine Arts on Friday 5th September with his production, An Evening with Sanjeev Kohli!

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Up A Close

6th September 2025

Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's Story back to Beacon Arts Centre!

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Psychic Sally

11th September 2025

The nation's favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally's show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century!

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The Naked Neds

13th September 2025

Hot off the heels of their sold-out 2024 tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!

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Stuntman

17th September 2025

Stuntman, at Paisley Arts Centre, is a fun and heartfelt show which is silly but caring and asks important questions about violence in action movies and violence in real life.

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Man’s Best Friend

19th September 2025

Man's Best Friend is Douglas Maxwell's hilariously heart-warming story about the give-and-take of companionship, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 19th September!

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The Junkie Miracles

19th September 2025

The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Johnstone Town Hall on Friday 19th September.

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The Magic of The Beatles

20th September 2025

The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 20th September!

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The Junkie Miracles

25th September 2025

The Junkie Miracles is a new play by Des Dillon, based on harrowing experiences of recovery, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 25th September.

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Hotel California

26th September 2025 - 27th September 2025

Eagles tribute, Hotel California, perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show when they return to Beacon Arts Centre for two nights on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September!

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Cobwebs

27th September 2025

Cobwebs, at Beacon Arts Centre, is a bittersweet new play about grief, memory, and the ties that bind - and sometimes break - families.

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Jurassic Earth

27th September 2025

Step into a prehistoric adventure when Jurassic Earth, the UK's original and best live dinosaur show, comes to Braehead Arena on Saturday 27th September!

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Magic and Marvels

28th September 2025

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael Jordan showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts at Beacon Arts Centre!

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A Night To Remember: Motown Show

3rd October 2025

Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to Paisley Town Hall on Friday 3rd October!

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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

4th October 2025

Crown Ballet return to Paisley Town Hall in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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Night Waking

4th October 2025

A darkly funny and deeply unsettling one-woman play is coming to Beacon Arts Centre. Night Waking is an urgent, razor-sharp meditation on motherhood, colonialism, and the things we leave behind.

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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

5th October 2025

Crown Ballet return to Beacon Arts Centre in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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The Man Who Left The Titanic

5th October 2025

Isosceles Company come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 5th October with their acclaimed production, The Man Who Left The Titanic.

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Su Pollard - Still Fully Charged

8th October 2025

Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at Beacon Arts Centre on 8th October!

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Common Tongue

9th October 2025

Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots, a fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.

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QUEENZ: Drag Me to the Disco!

11th October 2025

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime!

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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show

12th October 2025

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show is returning to Beacon Arts Centre! If you think science is boring, think again... this is science like you have never seen it before!

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Dreamcoat Stars

14th October 2025

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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Bloom

17th October 2025

Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance!

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Shania & Friends

17th October 2025

If you're a modern country music fan, then Shania and Friends at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 17th October is a show not to be missed!

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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue

19th October 2025

Put on your safari hats and get ready for some ranger danger and roarsome routines when Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 19th October!

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Rangers Legends Live!

23rd October 2025

An Evening with Rangers legends comes to the Beacon Arts centre in Greenock Starring: Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts.

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Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

30th October 2025

Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza! Catch it at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 30th October!

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The Enchanted Snake

2nd November 2025

Join Dunedin Consort at Beacon Arts Centre for a fantastical, musical adventure and journey with them through magical realms for The Enchanted Snake!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

5th November 2025 - 8th November 2025

Greenock Light Opera Club return to Beacon Arts Centre in November with their production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical!

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Starts With A Letter

7th November 2025 - 8th November 2025

Theatre Enigma's scripts-in-hand reading of a new stage play follows Olive and John on their journey from Plymouth to Peebles in a poignant and funny blend of verse and song.

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Bold Girls

14th November 2025 - 15th November 2025

Sharply funny, moving, yet never shying from the harsh realities of life during the Troubles, Bold Girls is a celebration of women's strength under siege.

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Something About George - The George Harrison Story

15th November 2025

Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music's most understated icons!

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Legends Of The 60’s Show

22nd November 2025

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 22nd November!

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Sleeping Beauty

5th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

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A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play on Stage

18th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, is brought to the Beacon Arts Centre stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience!

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AIM presents An Evening with Celtic Legends

30th January 2026

An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Living the Life Of Riley

3rd February 2026

Starring Vicky Entwistle, Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

21st February 2026

Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!

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A Night To Remember: Motown Show

1st March 2026

Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to the Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 1st March!

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SCOTS The Musical

4th March 2026

The musical history lesson no-one asked for but everyone needs! SCOTS is the story of Scotland. Its past, present and future. Its people and places, triumphs and failures!

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Macbeth

3rd April 2026

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

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Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

23rd April 2026

Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

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Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

30th April 2026

From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!

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Celebrating Celine - A New Day

1st May 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at Beacon Arts Centre, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

16th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!

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An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

11th June 2026

Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she'll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career, don't miss her at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 11th June!

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Forever Clapton

10th July 2026

A brand new production for 2026 and outstanding tribute to one of the most iconic blues and rock guitarists of all time... don't miss Forever Clapton at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Top Secret - The Magic of Science

11th October 2026

Hang on to your seats as Top Secret transform Beacon Arts Centre into a real life science laboratory, fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science!

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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:

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

12th July 2025

Bursting with romance and laughter, Folksy Theatre's outdoor production of Twelfth Night at Greenbank Garden is a whirlwind of mistaken identities and joyful endings!

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An Evening With Celtic Legends Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons

An Evening With Celtic Legends Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons

29th January 2026

An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Hercules the Bear

Hercules the Bear

12th October 2025

Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild, funny and touching true story of how a very special grizzly bear became a folk legend.

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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:

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker In Havana

3rd February 2026 - 4th February 2026

A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand-new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes onto the Festival Theatre stage on 3rd & 4th February!

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High Performance Live

High Performance Live

8th October 2025

Join one of Britain's best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and Psychologist Professor Damian Hughes, as they turn lived experiences of high performers into your life lessons!

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Edinburgh International Festival: Mary, Queen of Scots

Edinburgh International Festival: Mary, Queen of Scots

15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Renaissance meets punk in Scottish Ballet’s retelling of the story of one of Scotland’s most famous women.

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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:

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

10th August 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 the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline!

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Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

27th March 2026

Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres. Catch it at Rothes Halls on 27th March!

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Jack & His Giant Stalk

Jack & His Giant Stalk

12th December 2025

From the team behind ‘Big Dick Whittington’ comes another filthy tale with lots of laughs and innuendos about a boy called Jack & His ‘GIANT’ Stalk!

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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 Blindboy Podcast Live

The Blindboy Podcast Live

28th October 2026

Experience The Blindboy Podcast LIVE with polymath, best-selling author, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, producer and academic Blindboy Boatclub!

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T.Rextasy

T.Rextasy

15th March 2026

'Get it On' when T.Rextasy play all of Bolan's biggest hits when they return to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 15th March!

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Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Awful Egyptians!

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

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

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

27th September 2025

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour returns to The Town House Hamilton with a brand-new lineup featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton!

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Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish

Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish

3rd October 2025 - 4th October 2025

Cumbernauld People's Theatre Company has commissioned a brand-new theatre production that celebrates the life of Billy Connolly and the 'Big Yin's' links to Cumbernauld Theatre.

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Totally Tina!

Totally Tina!

30th August 2025

Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 30th August!

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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:

Living The Life of Riley

Living The Life of Riley

11th July 2025

Starring Vicky Entwistle, Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

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Roahl Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr presented by SABOS Musical Theatre Youth

Roahl Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr presented by SABOS Musical Theatre Youth

11th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Get ready for magic, mischief and revolting children! SABOS Musical Theatre Youth bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. to life at Victoria Hall, Dunblane this July.

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Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.

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Events in Other Areas

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

15th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

16th July 2025

Join The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!

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Popular Events

Su Pollard - Still Fully Charged
Su Pollard celebrates 50 years in showbiz with a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters! Catch her at Beacon Arts Centre on 8th October!
Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to Paisley Town Hall in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
Sleeping Beauty
There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and the Beacon Arts Centre are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!
Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
Boogie & Brunch at IKEA Glasgow (Adults Only)
Get ready to take a chance on the most joyful brunch of the season... introducing ABBA Brunch at IKEA Glasgow!

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