South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Adapted by Neil Gore from the book by Robert Tressell.

Directed by Louise Townsend.

Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.

This enduring and absorbing classic story of a year in the life of a group of Edwardian painters and decorators is brought to life by Neil Gore using his extensive knowledge of the book and the play, having performed it in many versions over forty years.

'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' follows a group of workers as they renovate ‘The Cave’, a three-storey town house, for Mayor Sweater. It traces their hardships and struggles for survival in a complacent and stagnating Edwardian England. These workers are the ‘philanthropists’ who throw themselves into back-breaking work for poverty wages in order to generate profit for their masters. They are joined by artist Owen, whose spirited attacks on the dishonesty of Capitalism along with his Socialist vision, highlights the exploitation in their workplace but also focuses on the inequality in society as a whole.

Age suitability – 11 plus

Recent reviews

'Remarkable', 'Brilliant' https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/c/darkness-dawn

'Dazzling tour-de-force' Greenwich https://www.thegreenwichvisitorblog.com/post/the-ragged-trousered-philanthropists-at-greenwich-theatre

Tremendous - The Times

A one person Tour-De-Force - Clare Brennan (The Observer)

10/10 Sensational - Liverpool Echo

A strong and robust show that brings the characters, humour and inspirational ideas of this great book to life. It is needed now more than ever. You'll leave the theatre and join the struggle!” - Ken Loach, Film Director

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

Cost: £14.00 / £12.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

ECHO Players present Cinderella.

Written by Grant F Kidd.

Get ready for a magical night of laughter, music, and festive fun as ECHO Players bring the much-loved fairytale of Cinderella to the stage!

Poor Cinderella spends her days waiting on her outrageous stepsisters, Rose and Hyacinth, while dreaming of a better life. When Prince Charming announces a grand ball, it seems her chance to shine has finally arrived. But with a wicked Baroness determined to stand in her way, Cinderella will need a little help from her loyal friend Buttons and a Fairy Godmother with a touch of magic up her sleeve.

Packed with hilarious comedy, larger-than-life characters, audience participation, catchy songs, and plenty of pantomime mischief, Cinderella is a festive treat for the whole family.

Will Cinderella make it to the ball? 

Will Prince Charming find true love? 

And will Buttons finally get his happily ever after?

Join us for a sparkling adventure where dreams come true, good triumphs over evil, and everyone is guaranteed to leave with a smile on their face.

Oh yes they will!

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

Cost: £12 / £10 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Our hugely popular, long running Tea Dances return on Thursdays on the following dates;

• 30 July
• 27 August
• 24 September
• 29 October
• 26 November

Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Tickets: £2.50

John Findlay provides the live music for our series of Tea Dances with a mixture of sequence and ballroom to suit all tastes.

Tea and biscuits provided.

Book early to avoid disappointment! Call Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £2.50

 

The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who’ll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fair Maid Marian as his bride. Only the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men can save the day. With the help of the hapless Silly Willy and his not so glamorous mother Nanny Flapjack, can Sherwood be saved from the Sheriff’s clutches? Or will they be left all aquiver?  So, join us for plenty of fun and laughter the Greenhills panto way!!!!

For tickets please contact Mrs. F Head on 01355 247394. Limited ticket availability through SLLC Box office.

Cost: £12.00 / £8.00

 

Welcome to a long-forgotten, fairy-filled kingdom… a land of crowns, curses… and chaos! The wicked sorceress Carabosse has placed a nasty curse on Princess Beauty: on her 18th birthday our lovely princess will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and maybe even die!

The kingdom is thrown into turmoil and greeting about it won’t help! Only the brave, bold and slightly bonkers Fairy Monty and his magical band of sparkles, laughter and confusion can keep hope alive.

Can they protect Princess Beauty from her fate? 

Will true love — and a very heroic prince — really be enough to break the curse of Carabosse?

Along the way there’s silliness, royal romance, wicked tricks, dazzling songs, and more jeers and hisses than you can shake a giant spindle at!

You’ll cheer the goodies… you’ll boo the baddie… you’ll be shouting, clapping and singing along – just mind and don’t let Carabosse hear you!

Come join us for a magical panto full of giggles, thrills and fairytale spills - because in this kingdom, true love’s kiss conquers all.

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

Cost: £18.50 / £16.50 / family £54 / grp 20+ £12 (+£1.50 trans fee)