South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Springsteen by Robertson aims to capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway.

The Springsteen by Robertson project has been meticulously stitched together by Dougie Robertson, the founder and front man from The Springsteen Sessions, and Peter McAteer, his long time musical friend and collaborator to bring a little of the Springsteen On Broadway magic to UK theatres.

Drawing musical inspiration from the Springsteen On Broadway show, our production is looking to deliver the range and depth of material that you'd expect from the Broadway show.

Stripping the Bosses songs right back to their original state and putting them under the spotlight, brings a certain excitement to the project.

For those of you who were lucky enough to have attended the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway and to the many, many thousands who watched on Netflix, we do hope you enjoy our version of Springsteen on Broadway.

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

Cost: £15.00

Direct from an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival this powerful new play comes to the Arts Centre.

It's 1606. William Shakespeare is isolated in his rooms to avoid contagion. A suspicious Scottish King shaken by the recent gun-powder plot, sees plotters every-where. 

Meanwhile, Mister Shakespeare is trying to cope.

Actors shout for new roles; his brother whines for help, his wife wants her marriage back; his lover wants ...love. Ghostly voices to endure, and those incessant church bells. Despite the clamour, he is inspired to write at least three of the master-pieces we know today, King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra and Macbeth.

In this new play by Michael Barry, brought to you by the team who created ‘The Eva Cassidy Story’, we explore Shakespeare the man, the father, the actor, and the entrepreneur, a very human bard: ambitious, troubled, trying to make sense from the chaos around him: creating in confinement.

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

Cost: £15.00

Folksy Youth Theatre presents High School Musical Jr.

It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple causes an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

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

Cost: £10.00

Following on from the success of his Play "The Booth" in April 2022, writer Peter Paterson returns to East Kilbride Arts Centre with two brand new short plays. Once again touching and hilariously funny his new plays will take you on a journey exploring relationships, money, temptation, danger, life, death and everything in-between. An event not to be missed.

Starring Peter Paterson, Eddie Gouther, Geraldine Greenhill and Liam O'Gorman.
Directed by Peter Paterson.

In Security

Two Security guards make a very difficult decision to Rob their boss, who happens to be one of the most notorious gangsters in Glasgow. A very funny and poignant play that looks at the fragility of life and the insecurities faced when a family man is struck with the temptation to recover his family life when presented with a monetary situation that could solve a recent debt crisis that has been sprung upon him, but at what cost?

Thanks for Coming, Cheerio

A middle aged brother and sister separated by a generation reconnect and bond overnight on the run up to their mother's funeral. Memories and funny stories abound in this comedic tale full of heartfelt warmth and good humour, as the siblings cope and find ways to share their grief, a story that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. The ghosts from the past may not be the only ones laid to rest.

Contains swearing. Suitable for 16 years and above.

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

Cost: £14.00 / £12.00 concession

 

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

• 25 January
• 22 February
• 14 March
• 25 April
• 23 May
• 20 June

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