The Freddie and Queen Experience are the UK’s Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band who are internationally & critically acclaimed. The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK & abroad, with most recently in UAE & Europe. They deliver a passionate & energy packed show just full of Queen’s greatest hits! Ian as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury’s live shows with the looks, mannerisms, vocals, charisma, high energy & showmanship that Freddie was so famous for. The Freddie and Queen Experience are some of the finest musicians in UK, including arguable the most established & best professional Brian May Tribute Andy Wills. The full band perform with replica outfits instruments & perform a full recreation of Queen’s Live shows, based around Queen at there very best, the 86 ‘Magic tour’. It’s simply a great show not to missed!

The New Jersey boys have been filling theatres all over the UK singing all the hits of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons such hits as 'Big Girls Don’t Cry', 'Bye Bye Baby', 'Lets Hang On', 'Oh What A Night' and many more. Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of Gary Gould, an amazing evening of fast moving entertainment with superb harmonies is expected and enjoyed by many both young and old.

The band work tirelessly to recreate the sound and presence of one of the biggest bands in the world. You can expect to hear all of the classic songs along with some deeper cuts. Who doesn't know most of the songs on 'Rumours'?! This is a rare chance to catch a band who have been getting great reviews around the country - come along for a great night out!

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show. The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more. Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!

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!

At an age where most are coasting to retirement, Gary Little and Raymond Mearns are just getting warmed up. Between these two super heavyweights of the Scottish comedy scene they have chalked up over 40 years of comedy experience between them and at an age where most are coasting to retirement, Gary and Raymond are just getting warmed up. Following on from the runaway success of their shows at The Edinburgh Fringe they have joined forces once more to bring you a blistering stand up comedy show brimming with great stories, awesome observations and improvisation which will leave you in no doubt as to why Raymond and Gary are regarded as two of the finest headline comedians in Scotland. “Gary runs rings around his comedy peers” – The Herald “Raymond is An Improvisational Genius” – Frankie Boyle

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!” So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum. to our panto, you must come! Welcome to a mystical magical fairytale pantomime kingdom. somewhere in deepest darkest depths of South Lanarkshire. where the locals are under threat from the gruesome Giant Greedyguts his loathsome enforcer, Fleshcreep. The Giant has gobbled up all the animals in town. except Moomoo: the disco dancing coo-coo of Dame Trot and her two kids. Jack and Jessie. Jack loves Princess Lulu - Lulu loves Jack. But he's just a commoner and surely they can never be wed. Or can they? Trainee Fairy Farquhar loves Jessie - Jessie has her head in the clouds. And even if she realised, fairies can't marry mortals. Or can they? When Princess Lulu is kidnapped by the Giant, and Fleshcreep tricks Jessie into selling Moomoo for a bag of beans, is all hope lost? Or will Fairy Farquhar be able to use the explosive power of beans to get Jack and his friends up to the Giant's castle in Cloudland before his lunch is served? Find out in this year's magical family panto, as we climb the magic beanstalk for a roller-coaster journey of adventure, laughter, thrills and spills.

The Spirit of Bad Company & Free is a concert experience that gives 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia. The line-up, made up predominantly from the touring band Hotel California Scotland, sympathetically and faithfully recreate the authentic sound and feel of the ultimate Paul Rodgers back catalogue. Expect a set that includes classic tracks ranging from Feel Like Makin’ Love to Wishing Well; All Right Now to Can’t Get Enough. You will also hear an acoustic section with beautiful piano melodies and vocal harmony. The back catalogue is exceptional, appealing to audiences of every age, evoking memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation. If you liked what the band did with the Eagles music, there’s every chance you’ll love this too!

Genesis Songbook is the ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis show! Featuring local singer Chris O’Connell and It BitesFD/Fish keyboardist Tony Turrell (both formerly of Genesis Visible Touch), Genesis Songbook is doing exactly what it says in the title for their Hits and Fan Favourites 2025 tour! From ‘Follow You Follow Me’ and ‘Invisible Touch’, to ‘In The Cage’ and other old fan favourites and live classics, this a show for all Genesis fans!

The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland's greatest songs and artists. 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".

Motown Brothers Drifters Soul and Motown Show Hear all the classic Drifters songs along with hits form many more artists from Motown label "Saturday night at the Movies," "Under the boardwalk," "Kissing in the back row," "More than a Number in Little Red Book" to name a few this show will keep your feet tapping and keep you singing along don't miss it!

"It's Not Where You Start."  - A Spoken Word Experience by Scott Kyle Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle — known for Outlander, Kajaki, The Angels' Share, Billy & Tim and Once Upon a Time in Scotland — brings his most personal work to Rutherglen Town Hall with a bold and emotionally charged spoken word performance. "It's Not Where You Start." is a powerful exploration of memory, resilience, and belonging. Drawing on his lived experience — from spending time in care as a child to becoming a foster carer — Kyle gives voice to stories often left unheard. Blending heartfelt poetry with striking comic book-style projections, this is storytelling that is both intimate and visually unforgettable. It's a tribute to the past, a reckoning with the present, and a timely call for compassion as the UK care system faces increasing scrutiny. Winner of the Stage Award for Acting Excellence, Scott Kyle delivers a must-see performance filled with honesty, humanity, and hope.

Scotland's Top Taylor Tribute Show

The legendary sound, spirit and attitude of the mighty AC/DC is alive and kicking!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher. Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits as we Turn Back Time and celebrate the queen of pop and rock. ‘Strong enough’ features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage… With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!

Have You Seen My Red Yo-Yo The Songs of Matt McGinn 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!

East Kilbride Arts Centre Rutherglen Town Hall Robin Hood Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand-new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring this Spring 2026! Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie Sherwood Forest, this whimsical production sees King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham trying to thwart the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.     Will Robin and his band escape the Sheriff's clutches? And whose side is Maid Marian truly on?     Filled with Folksy's signature live music, audience interaction, and delightful silliness, this adaptation promises to have you laughing and singing along! Don't miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!

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"

Meet Me At the Boots Corner An Arts Enigma Production Written & directed by Paul Moore Girls, Guys & Glamrock! It's 1974 and Abba just had their Waterloo and our three LUVbirds, Linda, Una and Vi often find their love lives, flushed doon the loo after getting a "dissy" at Boots Corner! Where thousands of Glasgow's young lovers started their dander down the aisle.or right back to "ra dancin'. Many a night they've waited on their Knight in shining armour and all the amour- hoping to make it across the road to Beaverbrooks, in their quest for that band of gold. Will our LUVbirds fall head over heels.or right "aff" their heels?  A night full of Girls, Guys & Glamrock with all the hilarity, all the love hangovers and all the hits.everything from Abba to T Rex to Bowie and The Bay City Rollers! And so many more. From the writer of last year's comedy smash, "The Provy Wummin"- this is not to be missed! Age restriction: 16+ Adult humour & occasional strong language

Songs from the Rutherglen Academy Ballads Club Folk music was beginning to boom throughout the U.K. in the 1950's. Much of it was heavily influenced by ‘Skiffle'. The great Lonnie Donegan used many songs from the American folk song scene, and this encouraged many British youngsters to go out and buy a guitar. Average sales of guitars at the time apparently rose from 2000 per annum to 300,000 per annum. At one stage there were over 30,000 recognised ‘Skiffle Bands' in the U.K. English teacher at Rutherglen Academy, Norman Buchan, was already a dedicated folk fan in 1957 when he decided to open a lunch time folk club, he called it a ‘Ballads Club', in the school where he taught. Concerned that the idea might not catch on he described the opening event as a ‘Folk and Skiffle' club. He needn't have worried; the room was packed. And so, it remained for many, many years.    Norman's politics were strongly supportive of Civil Rights; the CND and he leaned strongly to the left. Through this he met many of the currently top politically motivated folk singers, including the great Pete Seeger.     His personality, politics and folk song enthusiasm endeared him to many ‘stars' who were willing to come along to the Ballads Club and perform a few songs, free of charge.     Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Ray and Archie Fisher, Matt McGinn, Robin Hall and Jimmie MacGregor, Josh MacRae and many more including Billy Connolly ensured the success of the club. It also encouraged many youngsters to follow a career in folk song. Not all became full time performers, but many became very well-established names on the worldwide folk scene. Sadly, not all of the ‘Ballads Club' artistes are still alive but there are still quite a few who will come along and perform at this concert with a mix of old favourites and self-penned songs.       Norman Buchan passed away many years ago but his influence, and that of the Ballads Club is still very strong as will be heard at this event. This will be a great singalong event so come prepared. 

Whits Yer Chat A Night of pure laughs & banter starring Jane McCarry & Edward Reid! Think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos & madness thrown in!!! Join our panel - ‘Still Games' Jane McCarry, ‘Britain's Got Talent's' Edward Reid & Radio Presenter Ali Wright plus a special guest panellist for this uplifting powerhouse of a show and ultimate night oot! A great catch up with pals, no subject is off limits, chilled vibes with wine & song, what could possibly go wrong? Conflicting opinions, life stories and belly laughs - this show includes everything and does nothing by halves. Prepare to be entertained, buckle up & strap yourself in, for this rollercoaster ride of a show that's goes nicely with a Gin! So if you like a night oot & a blether about this and that - then get your tickets now for ‘Whits yer Chat'

When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster, as they follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners of the city. This production is both a hilarious and eye-opening look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heart-breaking story of stolen youth. This show contains strong language, adult humour and blood and is recommend for audiences aged 16+. Utter class - DAILY RECORD A triumph , one not to be missed - GLASGOW THEATRE BLOG Comedy that rages fast and furiously in this drama that offers a great night out for audiences. - THE SCOTSMAN So well conceived and beautifully presented - LISA IN THE THEATRE

An Evening of One Act Plays The Deil's Bargain By Isabelle Rae Tam had no business watching the women dance but he paid for it. He was chased as he tried to escape on horseback. Who was the strange man and woman that followed him home, he was about to find out.... Different Results By Jeremy Cram A chance encounter in a bar between two flames leads to questions about the past and maybe something to come in the future.

Rutherglen 900 Comedy Showcase Evening Join us for a night of laughter as part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations!  After five weeks of laughter, learning and storytelling, it's time for the grand finale! Join us for a hilarious evening as local Rugolonian take to the stage to share their funniest stories, memories, and myths about life in the Royal Burgh—celebrating 900 years of Rutherglen with wit and warmth. Hosted by the brilliant Scott Agnew—former Scottish Comedian of the Year and two-time Sir Billy Connolly Award nominee—this showcase is the culmination of a comedy storytelling course that's helped everyday folk find their funny and polish their punchlines. Expect tales of growing up, working, partying, and family legends passed down through generations—all told with heart and humour in a relaxed, supportive setting. Ages 16+ 

Scott Agnew presents "Tales from the Reformer" Scott Agnew presents Tales of The Rutherglen Reformer. NEARLY thirty years ago, rosy cheeked teenager Scott Agnew crossed the threshold at 89 Main Street, Rutherglen into the esteemed offices of the revered and feared Rutherglen Reformer. What he saw there, what he lived through, made him a man, made him a journalist; made him have a breakdown and made him embark on a career in comedy. A Mighty Mouse of a local newspaper serving the people of Rutherglen since 1875 it tackled the big, the small and the petty issues the Royal Burgh faced down the decades. Scott was fiercely proud of the paper and it and his journalism and has regaled stories of his time there in comedy clubs around the world, from Kilmarnock to Kuala Lumpur. Join multi award winning comedian Scott Agnew as he reveals the shenanigans and shaggy dog stories behind the headlines at The Rutherglen Reformer as a special one off celebrating 900 years of Rutherglen, the Royal Burgh. Scott has written and performed his own BBC Radio 4 series 'Dead Man Talking' as well as being a regular on BBC Radio Scotland's Breaking The News. He's a former Scottish Comedian of the Year, winner of Best Show in Scottish Comedy Awards and a two-time nominee for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award.

Legends of the 60's Show! Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the "Legends of the 60's Show". The show with the ultimate feelgood factor will transport you all the way hand clapping, swinging and singing back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960's.  Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the No.1 live show to see. Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few, all in one night, let us deliver to you an entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hit songs never to be forgotten!