South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Hamilton ODC presents Sunshine on Leith.

Join Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club for Sunshine on Leith, a jukebox musical featuring songs by The Proclaimers, following two soldiers - Davy and Ally - returning to Edinburgh from Afghanistan to navigate civilian life, love, and family. As they pursue relationships with local women, including Davy’s sister Liz, they face romantic challenges and secrets, ultimately celebrating the strength of home and family.

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Cost: £20 / £18 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

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

 

The highly successful show, We Three Kings of Rock n Roll celebrates the music of three icons of Rock n Roll - Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley.

Roy Orbison, performed by Steve Place will bring you the hits from ‘In Dreams’ to ‘I Drove all Night’, back to back hits. Just like you have Roy Orbison in the room!

Marc Robinson and his four-piece band ‘The Counterfeit Crickets’ pay attention to detail with a tribute to Buddy Holly, with authentic attire, horned rimmed glasses and the famous Stratocaster Guitar. Marc Robinson from the original ‘Stars in their Eyes’ Show and ‘Buddy’ The Musical, creates nostalgic memories with songs that include ‘Heartbeat’, ‘It Doesn’t Matter Anymore’, ‘Peggy Sue’ and ‘True Love Ways’!

ELVIS, what more can you say, the true King of Rock n Roll himself, with lots of classics including ‘That’s all-right Mama’, ‘G.I. Blues’ and Suspicious Minds. From the ‘BBC Elvis Show’ and many more hit Shows around Great Britain, Europe and Las Vegas, Steve Halliday, with authentic costume changes will transport you back to the days when Rock n Roll was King!

Rock n Roll at its finest!

Will Rock n Roll in Rutherglen ever Die? That’ll be the Day!

Suits all ages.

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

Cost: £22.00 / £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Launching in August, Low Parks Museum will offer a varied programme of afternoon entertainment each month with its Music in the Museum programme.

Delight in hearing the eighteenth-century Assembly Room filled with music to suit a wide variety of tastes, courtesy of a selection of top-class musicians from across Scotland. Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 2pm for an engaging opportunity to enjoy quality live music in the afternoon.

13/08/2026 The Haver String Quartet

A genre defying string quartet comprising of four friends on a musical adventure! 

www.haverquartet.com

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/haver-quartet/

10/09/2026 The Silver Keys 

An eclectic multi-national clarinet quartet based in Scotland, passionate about bringing chamber music to audiences of all kinds.

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/the-silver-keys/

08/10/2026 Trio Brio

A classical guitar ensemble formed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where all three members are currently studying. They share a strong interest in making music together, as well as a passion for exploring the guitar’s chamber repertoire.

12/11/2026 Troppos Ensemble (multi-instrumentalist group)

Troppos plays music that wants to be danced to, presenting audiences with passion packed programmes featuring the sounds of Spain and Latin America.

https://chambermusicscotland.com/directory/troppos/

Tickets for Music in the Museum events are available to book online.

Cost: £8.50 / £7.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)