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Lanternhouse

Lanternhouse is a new performing arts centre jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre. In October 2021, Cumbernauld Theatre Trust opened the doors of its new home, Lanternhouse with an Autumn Season of theatre, dance, music, comedy and an inclusive programme of creative learning activities. Located in the heart of Cumbernauld, on the Cumbernauld Academy campus, Lanternhouse houses two performance spaces - a 300-seat auditorium and a studio theatre, a dance studio, an 84-seat cinema, a café/bistro and has a new website: www.lanternhousearts.org.

What's On @ Lanternhouse

Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

26 Mar 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter and Mingus (regarded as her ‘jazz period’), Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous jazz musicians (Metheny, Mays, Brecker, Pastorius and Alias). The tour was recorded, producing the outstanding live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this album that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire. Comprising highly experienced jazz musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has - in her own way - assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms. Expect an evening of the ‘great’ songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as Amelia, Woodstock, A Case Of You, Song For Sharon, Edith And The Kingpin etc.!
The Legends of American Country Show

The Legends of American Country Show

16 Apr 2026 - 9 May 2026

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europes No.1 multi award winning show. The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping country nostalgia. The tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza. The show features 3 superb singers Kelan Browne, Tracey McAuley and Antony McBrien who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic Tennessee sound coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art production that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe tapping to Nashville and back in one night . One thing is for sure if its country music you like then this is the only show in town!
Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time - he's bringing his pals. Following on from his debut sold-out UK Tour join star of social media, TikTok, and all round good guy Stuart Mitchell as he brings his famous weekly Stuart Mitchell & Friends show direct from Glasgow to your front door (nearly). Featuring two special guests from the cream of the comedy crop, don't miss out on a night of laughter that's just up the road.
The Sound of Scotland with the MacDonald Brothers
Join our outstanding live musicians The MacDonald Bros as they celebrate their 20th anniversary since bursting into the public eye on the X Factor. This show truly highlights the brother’s multi-instrumental talents including accordion, fiddle, piano, guitars and Irish whistles as well as their unique Vocal Harmonies which has seen them referred to as "The Scottish Everly Bros”. These talented guys perform some of the biggest hits from The Proclaimers to Deacon Blue and from Runrig to The Bay City Rollers plus a whole lot more! Joining the brothers on stage will be an amazing supporting cast of dancers, and stunning video footage accompanies every number - ensuring an unforgettable evening of Scottish music variety. The Sound of Scotland celebrates everything wonderful about Scotland and has been described as a Scottish Music Extravaganza - so get your tartan scarves at the ready! This production is truly one of the best shows touring Scottish Theatres in 2026! Join us for a night to remember & get your tickets today!
Bruce Fummey: Scotland Made The World

Bruce Fummey: Scotland Made The World

26 Mar 2026 - 11 Sept 2026

Discover the unparalleled charm and comedy of Bruce Fummey, where humour meets Scottish history and insightful storytelling. Bruce, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns home to Perth with a new show packed with laughs as he explains how Scotland Made the World in his own inimitable style. His unique approach showcases and celebrates Scottish culture and history in a way that will not only keep you fully engaged, but have you roaring with laughter. Every Saturday morning UK-time, Bruce posts a story from Scotland’s history on his hugely successful YouTube channel. This live show will deliver more jokes than you get from the videos, and some might even make you blush, but you’ll leave having learned about Scotland’s role in the world while laughing along the way. Nominated for comedy awards in Australia, at home in Scotland and even named Scottish Comedian Of The Year, Bruce has appeared on ABC series Stuff The British Stole and many UK TV and radio shows.
Dignity - The Deacon Blue Experience

Dignity - The Deacon Blue Experience

24 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Dignity - The Deacon Blue Experience is Scotland's Premier 6-piece all-live tribute to the iconic Scottish band Deacon Blue. Playing all the hits from Raintown to Ragman, Circus Lights to Real Gone Kid, The Hipsters to Fergus, join us this December for a night to remember. This is the only dedicated all live tribute to Deacon Blue - don't miss it!
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher MacArthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy. Host of the Here Comes The Guillotine podcast alongside Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe, star of the comedy specials Oh No and Scary Times, and host of the BBC New Comedy Award and star of Scotland Stands Up, with appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Christopher has previously opened for comedians such as Kevin Bridges, Shane Gillis, Kerry Godliman, Jason Manford and David Cross.
The Springsteen Sessions

The Springsteen Sessions

26 Mar 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

This Glasgow-based 7-piece have been bringing the music of The Boss and The E Street Band to their audiences for the best part on 10 years. The band have a growing reputation in theatres, clubs and arts centres all over Scotland, and play regularly in England and Ireland. After an overwhelming audience response on their first visit to Motherwell, the band are delighted to be invited back for ‘more of the same’. Delivered with all the energy and passion of a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band stadium show, you don’t want to miss this one!
The Signatures - Northern Soul Live
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The Signatures - Northern Soul Live

4 Apr 2026 - 10 Sept 2026

The Signatures - Northern Soul Live is the only touring Northern Soul show that features an original Northern Soul artist. For this show, you can see Lorraine Silver an icon from the legendary Wigan Casino with her classic track 'Lost Summer Love' the Signatures feature Freddie Gilmore one of the hottest young vocalists on the UK Soul scene The Signatures have built up an amazing reputation over the years as the UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live show . The official backing band for many original Northern Soul Artists from the USA on their UK tours including Sidney Barnes, Eddie Holman & Tobi Legend and the late greats Dean Parrish & Nolan Porter as well as being featured as the house band on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music. Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style.
Yourythmics

Yourythmics

2 May 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Multi Award winning Stacy Green lends her unique talent to the fantastic celebration of Annie Lennox and The Eurythmics. With her fabulous band and her very own ‘Dave Stewart’ you can rock the night away to such classics as ‘Love is a Stranger’, ‘Here comes the rain again’, ‘Sisters are doing it for themselves’ and the incomparable ‘Sweet Dreams’ Enjoy!
Hotel California

Hotel California

11 Apr 2026 - 16 Sept 2026

Hotel California, a six piece ensemble of musicians will perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Eagles nostalgia. You’ll return to a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, or stand on that street corner in Winslow, Arizona when you join Hotel California as they faithfully re-create Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound. Expect a set that includes tracks from their outstanding Long Road Out Of Eden album. The Eagles’ music is timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation. The concert promises to be a fantastic night to remember for all Eagles fans, young and old, new or long-standing.
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hamptons celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhn McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synges riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flahertys life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that hes killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitrona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
The Makings of a Murderer

The Makings of a Murderer

25 Mar 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld is unveiled. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before.
Balancing in Freedom by Iddo Oberski

Balancing in Freedom by Iddo Oberski

18 Apr 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

Drawing on his family’s Holocaust history, his own experience of disability, and Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy of Freedom, Iddo Oberski weaves a deeply personal journey with his onstage puppet counterpart, Svjetlana, a dialogue that constantly surprises and reveals new layers of understanding. In Balancing in Freedom, Iddo fuses storytelling, movement, puppetry, visual art, music, spoken word, magic, and philosophy into a living artwork that shifts between intimacy and spectacle, exploring what it means to be human, and our ongoing search for freedom, connection, and meaning. Just as you think you know where it’s heading, the performance transforms again, surprising, thought-provoking, and always engaging.
Magic Gareth: Balloonatic!

Magic Gareth: Balloonatic!

7 Apr 2026 - 22 Jul 2026

Ever wanted to see a BALLOON fly on its own? Witness the BIGGEST Balloon in the WORLD? … and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home? Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC is full of MINDBLOWING Magic, bonkers balloons and fun for all the family! With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that will have you believing magic really DOES exist! Ages 5+ _‘Takes you back to believing magic exists’_ – BBC Radio WM _‘Children’s magic doesn’t get much better than this!’_ - World Magic Review _‘My daughter actually smiled for two hours straight after that show!’_ - Russell Kane
National Theatre Live: All My Sons

National Theatre Live: All My Sons

16 Apr 2026 - 9 Jul 2026

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
Darren McGarvey: The Trauma Industrial Complex
Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show is Darren McGarvey’s unflinching, darkly humorous deep dive into the rise of trauma culture. As a live companion to his book, McGarvey dissects how personal suffering is repackaged, exploring the fine line between awareness and exploitation. With his signature wit and razor-sharp analysis, he interrogates the rise of trauma discourse, oversharing culture, and the perverse incentives that turn pain into currency. Expect a gripping, no-holds-barred performance that challenges audiences to rethink everything they know about victimhood, resilience, and the booming industry built on human suffering. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes Age category: 16+
Artie's Singing Kettle

Artie's Singing Kettle

7 Apr 2026 - 6 Sept 2026

The Singing Kettle's founder Artie on the road with his original Kettles Clues to favourite songs inside - Music Man, Bunny Fou Fou, Eelly Alley 0 Bring Granny too and we'll promise not to "Shove Granny off the Bus"
Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red
Experience the soulful sounds of Manchester's finest as we bring you the world's most authentic tribute to Simply Red. From the raw emotion of 'Holding Back the Years' to the high-energy grooves of 'Fairground' and 'Stars', this show captures every note and every nuance of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red's iconic career.
Coldplace

Coldplace

26 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2027

Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in over twenty different countries worldwide. The band are firmly established in many of the UK's top tribute venues with repeat bookings year after year. They regularly tour Europe and have played in 22 different countries worldwide. Their adventures have lead them to appear on Sky News, BBC Radio One and Two and The Gadget Show and to have played at major festivals alongside Bob Geldof, KT Tunstall, Ringo Starr, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and Roxette to name but a few. Coldplace know what is expected from a live tribute show - the accuracy, musicianship, dedication and passion for Coldplay's music. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world's biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance, the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere. The band have extensive experience of all types of shows, from clubs to theatres, festivals to corporate functions and weddings to birthday parties. They have played for small and large crowds, from a handful of people to over 50,000. They are no strangers to main stages and headline spots at festivals and have played some of the largest tribute festivals in Europe such as Mathew Street Festival, Bospop (Netherlands), Glastonbudget and the legendary Fake Festivals.
Celtic Da's

Celtic Da's

9 Apr 2026 - 4 Sept 2026

The Hilarious new play from Phil Differ featuring Bruce Morton and Raymond Mearns Pat and Danny are two Celtic supporting childhood pals now in their early seventies, older men who view life through a green and white prism. They live in the past, they resent everyone under thirty and manage to find negatives in everything their team achieves. They are what's disparagingly known as Celtic Da's. A recent health scare results in Pat experiencing a lapse in his football fanaticism and a stark re-evaluation of a lifetime spent as a Celtic fan. A confused Danny cannot understand his pal's sudden mood swing and gradually their long-standing match day routine becomes the backdrop to a darkly comedic discourse where they both come to question their Celtic-mindedness, their politics, their hopes, dreams, fears, values and above all else, their evolution from young and gallus into Celtic Da's.
Barbara Dickson

Barbara Dickson

24 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2027

Barbara Dickson’s interpretation of traditional music, married with 20th Century songs and material from the theatre is renowned and admired. She tours with a four-piece line up bi-annually, but in between, fulfils concert dates with the talented Nick Holland, who plays keyboards and sings. They intimately shape the music to suit the fact that only two people are on stage, sharing the space and filling it with superb, crafted sound. A mature mixture of sublime old and new songs.

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