South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Bookends Theatre Group presents The Shop Around the Corner.

Lunchtime performance - soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee.
Food served at 12:30pm, performance at 1:15pm.

Afternoon tea performance - sandwiches, cakes, tea/coffee.
Food served at 2:45pm, performance at 3:30pm.

Eligible bachelor Alfred Kralik is the top salesman at Matuschek and Company, a leathergoods shop in pre-war Budapest, when newly-hired shopgirl Klara Novak joins the staff.

A series of miscommunications and mix-ups means the feuding co-workers can barely stand each other in person. But, unbeknownst to them, they are simultaneously falling in love as anonymous pen pals though a lonely hearts column. Their personal conflict and secret romance leads to a number of humorous misunderstandings, but will the pair manage to reconcile their differences?

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

Cost: £17.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The Springsteen Acoustic Sessions are cut from the very same cloth as their mothership, The Springsteen Sessions.

Our aim is to capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway.

The Springsteen Acoustic Sessions project has been meticulously stitched together by Dougie Robertson, the founder and front man of The Springsteen Sessions, and Peter McAteer, his long time musical collaborator and friend, to bring a little of the Springsteen On Broadway magic to the theatres of the UK.

Drawing musical inspiration from the Netflix show and beyond, our production is looking to deliver the range and depth of material that you'd expect from the Springsteen On Broadway show.

Stripping The Boss's songs right back to their original state and putting them under the spotlight, brings a certain amount of excitement to the project.

For those of you who were lucky enough to have attended the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway and to the many, many thousands who watched on Netflix, we do hope you enjoy our up close and personal look at some of The Boss's most influential musical works.

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

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Isosceles presents Songs of All Sorts.

Some of these songs are serious, some amusing, some old ones, some newer ones, some from different eras, some that you can sing along with, some you will know, some you won't know, some that you can tap your feet to, some that might bring a tear to your eye, some that you will smile at when you remember that you had forgotten all about them.

This brand new show has already had very enthusiastic reaction from audiences in Scotland and England.

The whole point about this show is that it is unpredictable - you really don't know what is going to happen next. The excitement is all in the diversity of the song selection.

Featuring songs by:

Ray Charles, Randy Newman, Fats Domino, Fats Waller, Tom Lehrer, Elvis Presley, Van Morrison, Eric Bogle, Monty Python, Chris De Burgh, Cliff Richard, Ketty Lester, Eagles, Thunderclap Newman, Frank Sinatra, Furey Brothers, Beatles, Andy Stewart, Clancy Brother, Buddy Holly, Norman Greenbaum, Morecambe & Wise, Christy Moore, The Dubliners, Everly Brothers, Val Doonican, Charles Penrose, Jim McCann, Pogues, and many more...

What the critics say about us;

‘An exceptional gift,’ THE SCOTSMAN.

'Almost brilliant.’ IRISH TIMES.

‘I felt the entirely enthusiastic audience could happily have stayed for more.’ MAIL ON SUNDAY.

‘Convincing and powerful,’ THE TIMES.

‘Expert performers.’ THE STAGE.

What Audiences say;

‘This was such an original show with so many beautiful songs.’

‘Gosh, these guys really can play and sing. If you get the chance, make sure you see this show.’

‘Such a magical evening – two performers at the top of their game. ‘

‘Pat and Dave are so talented. The songs were perfectly chosen. I was entranced from start to finish with their lovely singing and Dave’s fabulous playing.’

‘Lovely intimate and relaxed atmosphere, and a great selection of songs.’

Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden (who are Isosceles) have been bringing shows to East Kilbride for about 20 years – shows like On Our Way to Lisbon, Songs from Ireland, The Man who left the Titanic, Your Favourite Comedy Songs, Jekyll and Hyde, Dracula the Panto, The Haunters, and the rest.

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

Cost: £16.00 / £14.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective return wrapped in the late-night glamour of vintage Las Vegas, kissed with true dolce vita spirit - lyrical piano, velvet sax, warm bass lines, skipping drums and smooth vocals, with martini’s always close by.

Shaped by the Great American Songbook and the effortless Rat Pack cool of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and their sharp-suited circle, the band weave mid-century American swing with a touch of Italian romance - think moonlit piazzas, slow smiles and that irresistible amore per la musica - creating a sound that feels warm, elegant and made for centre stage. 

Pop favourites float through the set in sumptuous swing-jazz style - The Beatles, The Jersey Boys, Queen and Michael Jackson - reimagined with polish, charm and a whisper of bella notte magic. It’s the kind of evening you plan your week around: intimate, uplifting and impossible to leave without a smile.

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

Cost: £16.00 / £14.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

New Victory Players invite you to a very unusual dinner party …

It’s a dark stormy night, each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well … dead!

So whodunnit?

Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer, before the body count stacks up.

Based on the cult classic Paramount Pictures motion picture and the Hasbro board game, Cluedo is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist!

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin.

Directed by Cameron Melville.

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

Cost: £16.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)