Beacon Arts Centre
The Beacon Arts Centre is a significant new addition to the Scottish theatre and arts scene and a venue of choice for touring productions as well as being a vibrant hub for local community groups.
About Beacon Arts Centre
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The Beacon, opened January 2013, at Customhouse Quay in Greenock and overlooks the River Clyde estuary towards the hills of Argyll and Dunbartonshire. There can be few theatres in the country which will enjoy such a spectacular location.
The Beacon has 2 performing spaces, together with a Bistro/Bar and 3 large rehearsal rooms which can be extended to provide a function suite for up to 170 guests. The new building will use cutting-edge theatre technology as well as providing wi-fi, online bookings and infrastructure for live television broadcasts.
The main stage of the Beacon is one of the largest in Scotland. It comes fully equipped including a full height fly tower with counterweight system, two trap doors, retractable orchestra pit and generous wing space. The theatre can accommodate over 500 patrons on three levels.
Our studio theatre seats 130 people on retractable bleacher seating and is adaptable as a black box space, which can be used end stage, in the round, cabaret etc.
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Upcoming Events at Beacon Arts Centre
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at Beacon
Experience the unparalleled talent of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Vocal Performance students as they take the stage at Beacon Arts Centre!
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The Testament of Gideon Mack
Dogstar Theatre Company returns to Scottish stages with an ensemble of 8 actors telling the extraordinary story of Gideon Mack, a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God.
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John Barrowman - Laid Bare
John Barrowman is back, unwavering and uncensored, with his newest show Laid Bare, don't miss him live at Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 9th March!
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Chef By Sabrina Mahfouz
Chef By Sabrina Mahfouz is a gripping story of how one woman went from a haute cuisine head chef to a convicted inmate running a prison kitchen.
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Steptoe & Son – LIVE!
Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious conflict that our four classic episodes have to offer!
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The Pride Of Scotland With The MacDonald Brothers
The MacDonald Brothers will perform the biggest hits from The Proclaimers to Deacon Blue and Runrig to The Bay City Rollers plus a whole lot more at Beacon Arts Centre in March!
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Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 15th March!
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An Evening of James Taylor Performed by Vernon James
Don't miss a celebration of James Taylor, one of the most renowned singer songwriters of the 20th Century, performed by Vernon James at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 21st March!
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Intruder | Intruz
With elements of black humour and clever twists, Intruder | Intruz keeps the audience transfixed, to witness a moving portrayal of acceptance and the ultimate forgiveness.
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Starts With A Letter, Ends In A Kiss
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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Look Who It Isnae - An Audience with Gavin Mitchell
Gavin Mitchell, acclaimed actor & comedian, presents an exclusive up close and personal show, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through his illustrious 30-year plus career in entertainment!
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Dave Bristow Quintet
Hot on the heels of the success of his debut record 'Unknown Unknown', Dave Bristow and his group will be hopping across the channel for a Spring show at the Beacon Arts Centre!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Beacon Arts Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band at the Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 3rd April!
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Radio Ga Ga
Radio Ga Ga, the UK's authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular, is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 4th April!
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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th April!
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Science Museum The Live Stage Show
The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Beacon Arts Centre which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
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Sam Newbould Quintet
The Sam Newbould Quintet is an award winning five piece international line-up emerging from the vibrant Amsterdam jazz scene, don't miss them live at Beacon Arts Centre on Tuesday 8th April.
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Shark in the Park
From the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary show - see all 3 of Nick Sharratt's Shark in the Park books live on stage at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Cracked Tiles
Cracked Tiles is a powerful, real-life-inspired, one-man play about a son searching for his father in his crumbling inheritance: a run-down chip shop.
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Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water at Beacon Arts Centre is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.
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Foster & Allen’s 50 Anniversary Concert
International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include a night at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets
Filled with Folksy Theatre's touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! Angelica Sprocket's Pockets at Beacon Arts Centre is the perfect treat for the whole family!
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The Legends of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 13th April for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Aled Jones
Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before when he brings his Full Circle tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 18th April!
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When We Were Young
When We Were Young at Beacon Arts Centre is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 25th April!
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Dee Maxwell: Cyber Dating When Your Ovaries Are Closing
Dee Maxwell, the uproarious comedian and online sensation, returns to Beacon Arts Centre with a sensational new show that will have you in stitches!
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The Tenementals
Don't miss the rare opportunity to catch award-winning band The Tenementals live at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 26th April!
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The Fleetwood Mac Songbook
Join The Fleetwood Mac Songbook at Beacon Arts Centre for a tribute celebration spanning six decades of Fleetwood Mac's stellar career!
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The Ancient Oak of Baldor
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.
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Mhairi Black - Politics Isn’t for Me
Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black will bring her hit show, Politics Isn't for Me, to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 2nd May!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
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 Beacon Arts Centre!
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Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society Fiddlers Rally
Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society are delighted to be hosting their annual Fiddlers Rally at the Beacon on Sunday 4th May!
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 4th May!
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In Other Words
Matthew Seager's award winning drama, In Other Words, is coming to Beacon Arts Centre on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th May!
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A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in May!
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A Pint And Two Shots
Join Two Doors Down star Grado, River City's Stephen Purdon & Chris Toal of Scot Squad and Queen of the New Year as they bring their smash hit podcast to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Beacon Arts Centre, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode 'Paint Me a Murder'!
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Girls’ Night Oot!
Join the girls on a hen night that you won't forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack when Girls' Night Oot! returns to Beacon Arts Centre in May!
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King Creosote
King Creosote brings his 'Any Storm In A Teacup' tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 24th May!
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Disney’s Beauty & The Beast Jr
Perfect for families and Disney fans of all ages, this is a must-see event that promises laughter, adventure, and a little bit of magic!
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Mike Peters, from The Alarm - Love Hope Strength
Expect acoustic hits, remarkable stories, and an intimate evening with one of rock's great survivors... Mike Peters at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Mothers of the Brides - CANCELLED
Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar... How do the mothers do it?
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Francie & Josie: It’s A Stoater
Scottish pantomime & variety stars Liam Dolan & Johnny Mac are back with a brand-new show, don't miss Francie & Josie: It's A Stoater at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 26th May!
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From No Parlez to The Secret Of Association - An Intimate Evening With Paul Young
Revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show with Paul Young at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 7th June!
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The Drifters
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 4th July!
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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash
Don't miss an all star wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash comes to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 5th July!
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Living the Life Of Riley
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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rePunk’d: The Classic Punk And New Wave Revival
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
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
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!
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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Top Secret - The Magic of Science
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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A Squash and A Squeeze
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!
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
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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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
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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Psychic Sally
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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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made the World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
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The Junkie Miracles
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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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Beacon Arts Centre in his first national tour!
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Country Roads
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, hit producers Entertainers celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Dino Tales- Jurassic Rescue
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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Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
Scottish Comedy Award winner Gary Meikle will bring his Neurospicy tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 31st October!
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Paisley Arts Centre is one of Scotland's most vibrant and exciting venues, programmed all year round with a diverse range of drama, dance, comedy, jazz, popular music and family events!
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KPAC is based in a well equipped intimate space capable of hosting up to 150 people for performing arts including dance, film, music, and theatre!
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The state-of-the-art Johnstone Town Hall has all the latest technological conferencing and event facilities that you would expect from an award-winning venue!
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There’s something for everyone at The Albany. As well as our shows, we have great bands playing in our bar on Friday nights, introducing some of Inverclyde’s newest talent!
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Exchange Paisley is a new theatre in Paisley for children, young people and families. Currently under development by PACE Youth Theatre!
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Paisley Town Hall is the striking centrepiece at the heart of the town's life for the last 140 years!
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