South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Phoebe Cope, an Irish-born artist with a background in drawing, painting, and sculpture, uses observational field studies rooted in landscapes and natural history. She relies on drawing from life, fusing memory and direct observation to capture organic patterns, skilfully aligning eye, hand and heart. Through expressive technique, she celebrates the world's inherent beauty, passionately urging viewers to cherish and reimagine the diversity surrounding us. 

Education: BA Fine Art Ruskin School of Art Oxford, MA Royal Drawing School

Exhibitions: Royal Academy, Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Piano Nobile, Kilcock, Thomas Williams, Biggar Museum,Cnoc Buí. Recent: Hayward Gallery touring ‘ Acts of Creation’. 

Upcoming: East Kilbride Arts, Lismore Castle Arts. Selected Collections: Bank of Ireland, Office of Public Works, Blackrock Clinic, Old Pier Hospital Collection, King‘s Foundation, Moritz-Heyman

Cost: Free admission

 

Now in its second year, the FP Arts Short Film Festival is hosted by Fulfilment Pictures and continues to grow as a platform for filmmakers and storytellers. The festival presents screening events at East Kilbride Arts Centre throughout the year, leading to a three-day annual celebration across venues in the Village.

The festival’s mission is to connect creatives with film professionals from across the globe, showcasing diverse short films and unproduced scripts. All films screened at the screening events are nominated for the annual event, where major awards — including a £2,000 Best Short Film Prize — will be presented. Alongside screenings, the annual event features networking, panel discussions, live music, and much more.

Local and international voices, FP Arts Short Film Festival celebrates creativity, inclusivity, and discovery in independent filmmaking.

For more information and tickets, visit: www.fulfilmentpictures.com.

Cost: From £15.00

 

Celebrating the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026!

Please note: No on-site parking – parking available at Halfmerke Primary School at Logie Park.

Here’s what’s happening…

• The McDougalls at Revive Festival! 
• Meet and get a photo with Finnie the Commonwealth Games mascot! (Sunday only)
• Visit the Mini-Zoo to feed and pet the Alpacas.
• Take your activity pack to our creative craft table and go wild!
• Face painting, caricatures and pop-up performances
• Fancy-dress photobooth
• Free Commonwealth Games themed arts and crafts activities*

*Spaces limited, pre-book by calling 01355 261000.

Cost: Free admission

 

The McDougalls have become one of the country’s biggest stars of family entertainment, and exclusively for the Revive Festival, you can join them in the theatre for bitesize 30 minute singalong concerts throughout the day!

Join everyone’s favourite duo Max and Aggie for musical fun featuring some of their greatest hits from their stage shows, videos and YouTube channel including “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes” and “The Hokey Cokey”. Plus get a sneak-peak of songs from their brand new “Farmyard Fun” show coming to East Kilbride this August.

Fans also get the rare chance to meet and greet Max and Aggie after the concert and their merchandise will also be available.

Treat the kids and get ready to sing, dance and make some noise with The McDougalls.

Running time: 30 mins

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

Cost: Children £5 / Adults free (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Audrey Hepburn stars in this classic romantic comedy about a young New York writer who falls in love with the charming, impulsive and eccentric call girl that lives next door.

Based on a story by Truman Capote, it won 2 Academy Awards including Best Song.

Your ticket includes a drink—choose from a glass of wine, bottle of beer, single spirit and mixer, soft drink, tea or coffee—and a savoury pastry(vegan option available, please inform the box office when booking).

Rating: PG

Runtime: 110m

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

Cost: £15.00 / £13.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)