South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

EK Repertory Theatre Club presents 

 

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‘Trip of a Lifetime’ by Bill Cashmore and Andy Powrie.

Directed by Andy Cleary.

In this ingenious comedy threaded through with music, recently divorced Barry is embarking on a round the world trip of a lifetime... with his overly affectionate mother and father, Sheila and Norman who seem very eager to be involved in his love life (or lack thereof). Paris, Egypt, and Hawaii are just some of the stops along the way.

'The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband' by Debbie Isitt.

Directed by Mirren McIver.

A dark comedy about love, betrayal, and revenge. After leaving his wife Hilary for the younger Laura, Kenneth discovers that the grass isn't always greener. When Hilary invites the couple to dinner, old tensions resurface, leading to a hilarious and shocking evening.

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

Cost: £16.00 / £13.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

From Lens to Line is a celebration of creativity across different mediums, showcasing a collection of new and previously unseen work.

View a selection of photographic highlights, capturing moments, places, and perspectives that inspire my creative process. Explore palette knife paintings filled with texture, movement, and bold colour.

In the Cafe, you will see a range of illustrations from my imaginative books, Arttoons and Afterthoughts, where ideas, observations, and storytelling come together on the page

Together, these works reflect an ongoing exploration of creativity, capturing the way I see and interpret the world through both lens and line."

Cost: Free admission

 

A talk by author Catherine Simpson.

Come and meet award-winning writer Catherine Simpson who will be discussing her new memoir, Hold Fast: Motherhood, My Autistic Daughter and Me.

Hear about Catherine’s experience of mothering an autistic child - Nina (now adult) - in a world not always accepting of difference.

From the start, Catherine realised the world wasn’t quite Nina-shaped. From Nina’s diagnosis at aged ten both Catherine and Nina had to contend with school bullies, dismissive doctors, and insensitive peers. While Nina remained resolutely herself, Catherine adapted. Mothering an autistic child lit a fierce determination and underlined the power of unconditional love.

Catherine’s discussion will be empowering, honest, candid, demystifying and relatable.

Catherine has written two other memoirs, When I Had a Little Sister about the death by suicide of her sister, Tricia, and One Body about growing up in a woman's body told around her year with breast cancer. Her next memoir Sandwiched: Caring Up and Caring Down will be published in September 2026. She has also written a novel Truestory about a mother struggling to raise her autistic son.

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

Cost: Free

 

A magical seaside adventure for ages 0-5.

Join two sisters as they set off and go on an exciting trip ‘doon the watter’ to their favourite island! With the salty sea breeze in their hair and the gentle waves carrying them along, they fill the journey with stories of magical mermaids, soaring seabirds, and mischievous seal pups who love to play tricks.

This fun and vibrant show is specially designed for little ones aged 0-5, bringing the wonder of the seaside to life through playful storytelling, music, and puppetry. Expect plenty of giggles, splashes, and surprises as our two adventurers weave a world of imagination. 

Doon the Watter is a heartwarming celebration of nature, storytelling, and the joy of adventure.

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

Cost: £15 adult, £9 child, £40 family (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Visable Fictions presents Harold.

Written by Martin McCormick.

Directed by Douglas Irvine.

Growing up is one big adventure but not everyone can come along for the ride.

Connie and Harold have been best pals for 11 years - they're inseparable. Harold, you see, is her cuddly toy and soon Connie will be going to high school and he won’t be allowed to come along. Things are changing at home too, new family members and new responsibilities . . . 

Connie doesn't like all this growing up stuff so she grabs Harold and runs away.  However, Connie soon realises that there are more threatening things to contend with than just getting older, and Harold too has a big surprise, a magical surprise, that turns her world around for the better. Forever.

A heart warming play with songs for those aged 9 and over.

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

Cost: £9 - £15 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)