South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Following rave reviews and a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, is taking his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie and Me on tour.

The comic, author, actor and writer uses his time spent with Bowie on The Jack Docherty Show in 1997 as a jumping off point to take audiences through topics from first love, hedonism, mortality and why you should always meet your heroes.
From AI to culture wars, families to teenage years, David Bowie and Me - Parallel Lives is a journey of comedy and storytelling, taking fans on a trip through the inner workings of his masterful mind.

"It is simply impossible not to love what he does on a stage' - The Scotsman

"Extremely enjoyable piece about his connection with late, great Starman" - The Evening Standard

"This show truly showcases Jack’s ability as a performer and story-teller, engaging with his audience from start to finish" - Edinburgh Evening News

"Docherty's mighty presence fills the room... a superbly delivered, autobiographical coming-of-age story" - Three Weeks

"A love letter to creativity, to music and to the teenagers we all once were" - Entertainment Now

Duration – 75 mins no interval
Age Rating - 16 plus

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £17.50 / £16.50 concession

 

One of Scotland's most renowned businessmen, and the longest-serving chairman of Hamilton Accies in the post-war era, Jan Stepek was a prominent resident of Hamilton for over 60 years.

However, his life before he came to Scotland in 1946 at the age of 23 was dramatic and tragic. He lost his home, his country, his father, his mother to starvation, and all his boyhood dreams lay in ruins as he slaved in a Soviet labour camp.

Join his son, Martin, as he explores the astonishing early life of Jan Stepek, as described in Martin's new book; and as it is taking place during Mental Health Month, we will also discuss the impact of trauma Jan experiences, and what creates the resilience it took to turn his destiny around as he sought to find a stable new life in a foreign land, Scotland.

To book your space please phone Hamilton Town House Library on 01698 452122.

Cost: Free

 

A show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. Also the only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! This year prepare for a musical adventure with the biggest production to date.

The UK’s No1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer / songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Also featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Amanda Stone and Louise Masters as the Carter Sisters along with the ‘JC Horns’ all aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste.

The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included, along with songs from the latest album Out Among The Stars. All this accompanied by evocative screen images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £25.00

 

’The Ultimate Feel Good Show’

Enjoy this slick, fast moving and vibrant show, bringing you some of the greatest songs ever written, performed by a cast of world class singers and dancers.

Re-live those ‘care free’ days through the fantastic sounds of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus a few of those party hits from the 80’s.

These memorable decades are all presented in our unique ’Timeless’ style.

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their beautiful harmonies, brilliant choreography and over 100 stunning costumes reflecting each era.

An unforgettable show filled with fun, energy, and a few laughs along the way.

WH Times, London…..’Visually stunning, incredible performances….an all round fantastic show….absolutely brilliant’.

’The Ultimate Feel Good Experience’, this show is not to be missed!

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £22.00

Shona Halford Theatre School presents Jukebox Jive.

The year is 1956 and in a little town outside New York, Uncle Angelo's Ice Cream Parlour is the place to go. Kids meet over their shakes and ice cream, rocking and rolling to the swinging sounds of the old jukebox.

When Uncle Angelo suddenly passes away, movie star Deanna la Domme appears on the scene and claims the ice cream parlour, threatening to sell it at the end of the week. What can they do? Will they be able to prove that Deanna la Domme is a fake? Will they find Uncle Angelo’s secret will and save the day? And what will happen to the cleaner Joey Nobody who has nowhere else to go?

A Rock 'n' Rolling musical!

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £17.50