South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

From the people of Scotland.

There’s a guy. You know him. You know…big hair, wee beard, glasses, talks like that. You know? You know. The guy…The Big Yin.

Billy Connolly needs no introduction. He is a national treasure. From the shipyards of the Clydeside to his trailblazing and extraordinary stage and movie exploits, he is woven into Scottish culture.

An expert team of story gatherers has created a collection of these moving and hilarious tales. Gary McNair, one of Scotland’s best theatre makers, has turned these stories into a special show celebrating the Big Yin and what he means to us.

Gary is hitting the road with a band, collecting more stories as they go, making every show different.

Each one a unique chance to laugh, sing, and celebrate the man and the legend.

Written and performed by Gary McNair, directed by Joe Douglas, music by Simon Liddell.

Produced by National Theatre of Scotland.

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

Cost: £12.00 / £10.00 concession

 

South Lanarkshire College, based in East Kilbride, is proud to present the work of its HND Photography students at the East Kilbride Arts Centre Gallery in a celebration of their achievements over the past two years of photography studies.  

The exhibition is set to showcase the talents and skills of this creative group of students, with a variety of work being displayed – from portraiture and documentary projects, to sports, fashion and fine art!

The students are delighted to be showcasing their work in our local community and look forward to seeing you there.

Cost: Free admission

Action Theatre Scotland present Alba.

"I need tae make ma ain decision, even if it’s wrang."

Join the S4 class of Alba High on a jaunt through Scottish history, sprinkled with songs both original and inspired, as Paul battles with a decision that will shape the future of his country; for better or for worse.

Action Theatre Scotland presents the debut performance of ALBA, an original play by Jack Byrne and Jordan Howat.

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

Cost: £10.00 / £8.00

 

It does mean a thing, when it does have that swing!

From performing for some of Hollywood’s elite to playing sell out venues across Scotland. La Dolce Vita Swing Collective promise to keep your toes a tappin' and your hearts a dancin'. They will bring the timeless appeal of the Rat Pack sound to East Kilbride Arts Centre.

This five-piece swing / jazz band feature piano, bass, sax, drums and vocals. They perform timeless iconic melodies made famous by some of the greatest that ever graced the Vegas stage!

Vocalist Tony Delicata put together the band with a collection of musicians. Their previous talents range from West End musicals to The Jools Holland Band.

Tony said: “We tip our hats and celebrate the Rat Pack and their friends with our take on music by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and many more from this classic time, primarily using our own arrangements."

“We also make full use of my Italian roots performing many of those treacle thick Dean Martin iconic melodies such as Evening in Roma and Volare as well as giving our own swing / jazz treatment to some vintage Italian pop!!”

“And our audiences, we'll we see them starting off with a hum, then a tap of the toe and before you know, they’re singing along to the songs that we all know so well.”

Find out more at www.dolcevitaswing.com.

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

Cost: £15.00 / £13.00 concession

 

The Bookends Theatre Group present Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House.

Ibsen's haunting tale of deception, betrayal and the power of self-discovery.

Nora Helmer is a woman trapped in a gilded cage, living a life of luxury and leisure. But when a shocking secret from her past is revealed, Nora is forced to confront the true nature of her relationships and the society that has shaped her.

This pioneering masterpiece shocked audiences and heralded a new era of theatre when it premiered in 1879. Key to this classic play's enduring nature are its themes which remain as relevant today as they were in the 19th century.

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

Cost: £14.00 / £12.00 concession