South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

From the people who brought you The Pairty comes a new dark dramedy, for adults only.

When a family visit can have consequences…

No hints, no spoilers, just come see it for yourself. It may make you appreciate your old aunties that bit more.

Food service times:

12:30pm (1:15pm performance)

2:45pm (3:30pm performance)

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

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

Following a record-breaking sell-out in 2025 and overwhelming demand for their return, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming back to The Town House, Hamilton on Sunday, 6th September 2026!

Expect an electrifying mix of bagpipes, rock, and high-octane energy from the world’s biggest bag-rock band.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable live show — it’s guaranteed to sell out fast!

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

Cost: £39.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Our Lady's Musical Society presents Sister Act.

Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Cheri Steinkellner.

Additional book material Douglas Carter Beane.

Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including best musical.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breaths new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

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

Cost: £22 / £17 conc Tue & Wed (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)

Tam Cowan – writer, broadcaster and comedian – has enjoyed a successful career in newspapers, radio, television and stand-up for more than 35 years.

Most notably as co-presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s award winning Off The Ball that celebrates its 32nd anniversary in 2026.

Tam is also a popular columnist in The Sunday Post with a light-hearted weekly spread which takes an irreverent look at the world at large.

When it comes to playing it for laughs, he’s honoured to be rubbing shoulders with Post legends, Oor Wullie and The Broons.

His monthly Aff The Baw comedy show – at Blackfriars in Glasgow – is a hot ticket attracting a diverse list of special guests from the world of football, theatre and TV.

Tam’s one-man-show at the Edinburgh Fringe has sold out for the past three years.

He is in huge demand for comedy gigs and dinner speaking events and also enjoys his time spent working for different charities … chiefly St. Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie.

But this string of dates in September is Tam’s first-ever national tour of Scotland.

With the aid of satnav – plus a carefully curated list of great fish ‘n’ chip shops and curry houses – he’ll travel the length and breadth of the country appearing at some of our most popular venues.   He's temporarily suspended his membership of Slimming World for one month.

A lifelong fan of Motherwell FC, his other big love is his family … wife Liz, daughter Sophie and their wee Maltese dog, Casper.

Word is all three can’t wait to see the back of him when he hits the road.

But for Tam the tour – which is long overdue – can’t come quick enough.  He said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to going out on the first tour of my career.  What a great opportunity to have a laugh, joke and a real carry-on with all the people who’ve been listening to my guff for the past three decades.  I cannae wait.”

Over 16s only.

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

Cost: £27.50 / £25.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)