South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

The Legend of Barry White: Let The Music Play.

Direct from the USA, a critically- acclaimed revue featuring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also known as “the big man with the big voice”

100 million records sold, 20 gold and 10 platinum singles – the world loves Barry White and Barry White loved the world.

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything; Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe; You See the Trouble with Me; Never, Never Gonna Give You Up; Just the Way You Are; What Am I Gonna Do With You and, of course, Let the Music Play... you’re never more than a song away from another million-selling hit.

Joined on stage by his live band, Soul Unlimited and support by the stunning Motown Supreme Dreamgirls – with incredible attention to detail, this show has really “got it together” with William coming “as close to the real man himself as is possible.” 

If you love Soul and Motown - book your seats now!

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £31.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Music and lyrics by Queen.

Story and script by Ben Elton.

Original vocal score by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Mike Dixon.

Following their recent productions of Sunshine On Leith and 9 to 5, Eros are delighted to bring to East Kilbride Village Theatre, We Will Rock You – the smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton!

Get ready to be transported to a post-apocalyptic future without musical instruments where music is controlled by algorithms, rock is banned, individuality is outlawed, and a group of rebel Bohemians who dare to defy the system to save rock ‘n’ roll. Packed with laughter, rebellion, and heart-pounding rock anthems, this electrifying musical celebrates the power of freedom, love, and the enduring legacy of Queen.

Featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Somebody to Love’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, ‘Under Pressure’, and, of course, ‘We Are the Champions’, this show is guaranteed to have you singing, laughing, and stomping along. Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or discovering the magic of this show for the first time, We Will Rock You guarantees a night of unforgettable entertainment.

“Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…” This is one show you do not want to miss! This amateur production of “WE WILL ROCK YOU” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).

Eros is a registered Scottish Charity SCO50284 

Cost: Tue £19, Wed-Thu £20, Fri-Sat £22, Sat matinee £22/£20 conc

Mark Black brings you his brand-new stand-up comedy and musical show, ‘Horrible Family’. With millions of views online and sold-out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion Theatre in 2024, Mark returns in 2026 with his signature dark wit and a fresh set of songs.

Age: 18+

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

Cost: £18.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Gordon Strachan has built up an immense reputation in the world of football. In his playing career, he played at the highest level with a range of clubs – Aberdeen, Manchester United, Leeds United – winning league titles on both sides of the border as well as European success.

He graced the international stage for Scotland on 50 occasions and when retiring from the playing side went into management – most notably taking Southampton to the FA Cup Final – winning trophies over a four‐year period at Celtic, and taking charge of the Scottish international side.

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon will be discussing his colourful career and his life with host Gerry McDade on an evening you will not want to miss!

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

Cost: £28.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Matt McGinn wasn’t actually born in Rutherglen. He was born just ‘down the road’ in the Calton and was one of a family of nine. However, him, his wife Jeanette and their four children, Anna, Matt, Eleanor and Shonagh lived in Rutherglen.

Jimmie MacGregor described him as ‘the archetypal Glaswegian of his class and generation: short, stocky, robust with a ruddy complexion and rough-hewn features surmounted by a tartan bunnet.”    

He was a genius sometimes writing several songs in one day. Also, his subjects varied from Wee Kirkcudbright Centipedes to Red Yo-Yo’, from Miners Lullabies to Rolling Hills of the Border, from Horse Manure to Bananas. If he got a subject in his mind he had to write a song about it.

Initially he worked in the shipyards and eventually became a shop-steward. He was very political which often caused problems for him. At the age of 31 he won a Trade Union Scholarship to Ruskin College in Oxford. He gained a diploma in Economics and Political Science and then on to Huddersfield Teacher Training College.

When there he entered a newspaper song writing competition and won. His song was about a factory worker who drowned his foreman by holding his head down a toilet. One of the judges was Peggy Seeger and this is where the McGinn/Seeger relationship began. Cutting it short, Peggy’s brother Pete was so taken by Matts work that he got him a concert in New York’s Carnegie Hall with Bob Dylan as one of the support acts.

Having returned to Glasgow after College as a teacher but soon became known as ‘this new songwriting phenomenon’, and he was.

This show in Rutherglen will be presented by several singers singing at least 24 of Matts songs and you will probably recognise them all!

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

Cost: £15 / £12 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)