The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev! ‘The Naked Neds' follows a group of Glasgow lads as they navigate the turbulent aftermath of their best friend's suicide. In a world where politicians' expenses seem to matter more than NHS waiting lists, they decide to take matters into their own hands. After a string of failed fundraising attempts and just when their lives couldn't get any more complicated, one of the boys finds a lump, throwing their plans - and everything else - into a whole new perspective and they realise there's only one thing they can do; take their clothes off!

Springsteen Acoustic Sessions are cut from the very same cloth as their mothership The Springsteen Sessions. Meticulously crafted by Dougie Robertson, frontman of The Springsteen Sessions, and long-time collaborator Peter McAteer, this project draws from the Netflix phenomenon Springsteen on Broadway and beyond, stripping back iconic Springsteen songs to their original form for an intimate, up-close experience of the Boss’s most influential works. The production captures the essence of Bruce Springsteen’s most influential works by stripping back the music to its raw, original state, echoing the intimacy and authenticity of the Broadway show. Drawing inspiration from the Netflix special and beyond, Springsteen Acoustic Sessions delivers the depth and range of material that fans have come to expect. For those who experienced the magic of the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway or watched the acclaimed Netflix production, this up-close and personal showcase offers a fresh perspective on Springsteen’s iconic songs.

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective La Dolce Vita Swing Collective return to East Kilbride Arts Centre bringing with them their own brand of swing jazz. This marvellous swing jazz band sprinkle a little sparkle as they make their way through songs made famous by some of the best performers that graced the golden of the Las Vegas stage as well as turning their hand to more contemporary music performing swing jazz cover versions of popular pop songs as well as this, they also throw in a few classic Italian pop songs with a La Dolce Vita swing jazz feel. La Dolce Vita promises to make this a fabulous sing along and dance along night out!!!

Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden return to their Irish roots for this intimate, musical evening - Pat from Belfast and Dave from Dublin. The songs will reflect the Irish spirit in its many forms - nostalgia, romance, emigration, politics, sentimentality, loss, regret, humour etc. Between songs you will be regaled with stories from their years of living and working in Ireland. Songs included will be from Tommy Makem, Mary Black, The Fureys , Bagatelle, Shane McGowan, Phil Coulter, Christie Hennessy, Christy Moore, Dolores Keane, Van Morrison, Val Doonican etc etc. 'An exceptional gift' - Scotsman 'Masterful ' - Time Out. 'Convincing and powerful ' - The Times.

Welcome to the 1st FP Arts Short Film Festival! Annual Event Get ready for a 3 day event full to immerse yourself in a showcase of incredible short films created by talented artists from across the globe. From thought-provoking dramas to hilarious comedies, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Friday 9th May Starting from 10am on Friday the 9th of May at the Arts Centre tickets cost £25. This will include 1 feature film from India followed by a Q&A from the Director and Producer. Later in the day we will screen all 19 of our short films from local and international countries. These filmmakers are also likely to attend. In the evening join us for drinks in the Torrance Hotel Bar. For Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of May The event will take place at the Village Theatre, tickets cost £50. Saturday 10th May Starting from 12 Noon doors will open for our festival market and time for networking. Throughout the day we will have our official welcome for the full event followed by a panel of some of our filmmakers nominated for a Q&A about their films. Afterward the event will allow time for networking followed with Live music by Memphis in the Village Inn Function Suite. Sunday 11th May Starting from 5pm everyone is invited to arrive and get their pictures on the red carpet. From 8pm our awards ceremony will take place hosted by Vivien Taylor followed by an after party at the Torrance Hotel Bar.

Burnbank Confidential - Radio Play Move over Sam Spade - and make way for Lanarkshire's very own private eye Tam Blade! Tam's life becomes complicated when he meets Doll Face, fresh off the midnight train from Burnbank to Ferniegair. He knew from the moment they met that it was going to be . murder.  This 1940's radio tale of hot dames, clueless gangsters and hardboiled detectives takes place on a dark, wet night in downtown Hamilton - city of neon lights, clip joints, cool jazz and multiple murders. Could Tam end up the next John Doe on a slab with a label tied to his big toe? LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCE Lunch served at 12.30 / Performance at 1.15pm HIGH TEA PERFORMANCE High Tea served at 2.45pm / Performance at 3.30pm

The Mirror Crack'd Adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff. In the sleepy village of St Mary Mead, the locals are both uneasy and curious. A new housing estate has been built causing concern, and the arrival of a glamorous American film star at The Manor House brings great excitement.  Meanwhile Miss Jane Marple confined to a chair after an accident has to rely on friends to keep her up to date with the local goings-on.  Then a murder. Can Miss Marple unravel the clues while coping with her own vulnerability.  New Victory Players are thrilled to bring this Agatha Christie murder mystery to the stage. Hopefully this adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff of the original 1962 The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side, will get your inner sleuth searching for clues with the wonderful Miss Marple... 

The Great Baldini Family Magic Show The legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his, and Baldwin the magical dog's, life from their first tricks to the height of their careers - attempting Houdini's greatest escape. The show is packed with magic, sweets, puppetry, sweets, water, sweets, eggs, sweets, and escapology. It's hilariously silly.with sweets. Come and see two true magical superstars (Baldini and Baldwin) at the very pinnacle of their powers. The Great Baldini is an award-winning member of the Magic Circle and the Bristol Stage Magic Champion. "Incredible" Front Row, BBC Radio 4 "Charming, engaging, and charismatic. A pleasure." FringeReview

Big Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Plus..... Big Goldilocks wanders off from her parents into the forest but soon gets lost, getting hungry, grumpy and tired. The forest animals decide to escape before she gets even more grumpy on an Animal Rescue Centre(ARC) which flies high throughout the skies! Goldilocks arrives at the Three Bears house for a big bowl of cereal but soon it's up to the audience to help scare her away. Everything is in disguise and the story goes into the skies with this comical retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This comical story is retold through a massive 6ft tall book complete with pop ups and props coming out of the book! Ideal for 4 to 9 years olds and their families.

Once A Catholic by Mary O'Malley follows the lives of young girls at a strict Catholic convent school in London. The play humorously explores their struggles with faith, sexuality, and the Church's rules, highlighting the contradictions they face during adolescence. It focuses on several characters named "Mary," each dealing with their own desires and challenges within the confines of the convent's rigid expectations. This play includes swearing, outdated language, and scenes involving sexual content and abuse, making it potentially unsuitable for individuals under 16. The views and expressions presented in the play are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the ECHO Players.

Come along to our Sip & Glaze Night where you can glaze, paint and design your own pre-cast pottery item, ideal for display at home or the perfect personalised gift. Chill out from the world and catch up and giggle with friends as you create a masterpiece under the guidance of our Expert Tutor. Ages 18+ Includes a glass of prosecco and one piece of pottery.

"Sometimes you have to be a little bit Naughty" Come along and enjoy Matilda Jr the musical, suitable for the whole family. Performed by the talented students from award winning: The Performance Academy.

Join Dorothy & Toto as they fly somewhere over the rainbow this June! Follow the Yellow brick road in this musical suitable for the whole family. Performed by the students from Award winning: The Performance Academy.

Come and join us for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy with performances from some of the top and best emerging comedians on the Scottish comedy circuit. A night not to be missed.  Hosted by the incredible John Gavin, we will have five superb stand-up comedian taking to the stage. Doors open at 7pm. Comedians will take to stage at 7.30pm.

Scotland's best and much-loved stand-up comedian, Fred MacAulay is getting ready to hit the road again with a 2025 tour around Scotland. Now in the fourth decade of his comedy career, Fred MacAulay still loves being on stage doing what he does best.......quite simply it's STAND-UP ! "At my age it's sometimes an achievement to be actually standING up" jokes Fred, but his appetite for performing is as strong as it was all those years ago when he took a massive side-ways step from a career as an accountant and company secretary into the world of entertainment. A career which has taken him all over the world (apart from South America) (and some other continents) where he has worked in television and radio. But it's always been and always will be as a stand-up that Fred wants to be remembered. It's because of Stand-Up that I've been asked to do all the 'celebrity' things that I've done. (See below). He might talk about some of them, but he's more likely to talk about what is current - having been a guest on the famous Radio 4 News Quiz show for almost 18 years he has some previous in this respect. And as a family man he'll no doubt be talking about the latest stage of that aspect of life.....Grandchildren. " I can remember the joy of having our kids just after I'd embarked on my career in comedy......what a great source of material they were! I mean, that wasn't the main reason for having kids ...... but I hope the same applies to the grandkids!"