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Opera
Scottish Opera presents
The Merry Widow
by Franz Lehár
Sung In English
Thursday 4th September
Saturday 6th September
7.30pm each evening
Hot on the heels of a sell-out tour of Cinderella, Scottish Opera brings you the much-loved operetta, The Merry Widow.
Full of witty songs and lively music,The Merry Widow is an exuberant blend of romance, regret, cancan girls, nostalgia, exotic parties and the enticing pull of a world that is on the brink of changing forever.
Standard £14.00
Concession £10.00
Under 26 £5.00
Family
Ian Billings – Out of His Mind!
Sunday 7th September
2.00pm
Enter the wonky world of kid’s comic, poet and author, Ian Billings, for a tickle-filled hour of chuckle puns and giggle gags. Do dinner ladies come from outer space? Can Ian play the entire human race? What is a Ninja Teacha? What is a Snot Monster? Be prepared for belly laughs – remember to bring your belly.
Recommended for children aged 7 and over and their grown-ups!
Standard £6.00
Concession £4.50
Family £20.00 / £15.00
Theatre
NLP Theatre Company Present
"Singin I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim"
by Des Dillon
Wednesday 10th September
7.30pm
What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the Old Firm match?
Fireworks! That’s what.
A powerful comedy with a serious message.
Contains strong language.
Standard £10.00
Concession £7.00
Author
Victoria Hislop
Thursday 11th September
7.30pm
Victoria Hislop's novel The Island has sold one millions copies, and has been one of the most successful debut novels of the decade. Her new novel The Return is a captivating story of love and loss set in Granada in Spain. Join Victoria as she discusses her work and signs copies of her books.
Standard £5.00
Concession £3.50
Comedy
Scottish Comedian of the Year 2008 - Semi Final
Saturday 13th September
8.00pm
Award-winning comedian Janey Godley introduces the seven best runners up from SCOTY heats. Tonight's winning comedian - as chosen by you, the audience - will join eight heat winners at the Grand Final in Glasgow's Old Fruitmarket for a chance to win the coveted big banana boots and the £1,000 cash prize.
Expect strong language.
Standard £7.00
Concession £4.50
Local Theatre
EROS presents
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th September
7:30pm each evening
2:30pm Saturday matinee
Seymour Krelbornis a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He has a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and isbelittled and bullied dailyby the ownerMr. Mushnik. One day as Seymour isout looking for newand unusual flowers for the shop, he finds a very mysterious, unidentified plant which he soon discovers has a rather unhealthy appetite for human blood….
Tickets also available through 01355 301 337
Standard £10.00
Saturday Matinee £8.00
Author
Christopher Brookmyre
Wednesday 24th October
7.30 pm
Join award-winning author Christopher as he discusses his latest intelligent satire, A Snowball in Hell - a thriller with an exhilarating pace that takes the concept of reality television to a new level – the contestants are literally dying to be famous!
Join Christopher as he discusses his work and signs copies of his books.
Standard £5.00
Concession £3.50
Local Theatre
Theatre South Productions presents
Musical Revue
Wed 1st to Sat 4th October
7.30 pm each evening
2.30 pm Saturday matinee
Theatre South Productions are following up their highly successful March production of 42nd Street with a second 2008 show! To celebrate the past, present and future of TSP they will be performing a Musical Revue incorporating not only a fewfirm favourites from years gone by, but also some exciting numbers from current hits.
www.theatresouthproductions.org.uk
Wednesday evening / Thursday evening / Friday evening / Sat matinee £10.00
Saturday evening £12.00
www.theatresouthproductions.org.uk
Music
Karen Matheson
Thursday 9th October
7.30pm
Scotland’s premier Gaelic vocalist hits the road for some rare, intimate solo performances. Widely recognised as the haunting vocals of Capercaillie, Karen continues to enjoy a stellar career, both with the Scottish super-group and as a solo performer.
Backed up by her top-class acoustic band (James Grant on guitars, Ewen Vernal on double bass and Donald Shaw on piano), Karen’s set will include material drawn from her last album release ‘’Downriver’’.
www.karenmatheson.com
Standard £16.00
Concession £12.00
Author
Harry the Polis Live!
Friday 10th October
7.30pm
Harry writes stories about the many characters he met during his 29 years of police service, when either working with them, assisting them, escorting them, or just plain arresting them. This is Glasgow humour at its ultimate best! Sometimes dark and sometimes tragic, but always very funny.
The “Harry the Polis” series of books will be on sale at this event.
www.harrythepolis.com
Standard £5.00
Concession £3.50
Theatre
The MsFits presents
Sex & Chocolate
By Rona Munro
Thursday 16th October
7.30 pm
A Shirley Valentine style comedy thriller about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers!
It’s Jan’s 50th birthday. She’s all alone, the rest of the office is off clubbing, the kids have flown the nest and it’s a holiday weekend. Faced with the prospect of defrosting the fridge she makes a decision which will change her life forever... She goes on an adventure! Sex & Chocolate is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and give up on that diet!
www.msfits.co.uk
Standard £8.00
Concession £5.00
Local Theatre
Giffnock Theatre Players presents
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
Monday 20th – Saturday 25th October
7:30pm each evening
2:30pm Saturday matinee
Did you ever hear the story about the Johnstone twins…
Twin brothers are separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to keep them both. They grow up as friends, ignorant of their fraternity, until their inevitable quarrel unleashes blood…
Giffnock Theatre Players proudly present Willy Russell’s hugely popular play as they launch their 60th anniversary year.
Tickets also available through 0141 637 2477
Discounts are available to groups of 10 or more or by becoming a Season Ticket Holder. Call 0141 637 2477 for details.
www.giffnocktheatreplayers.com
Evenings:£9.00
Matinee:£7.00
Music
Moishe’s Bagel
Sunday 26th October
7.30 pm
An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances, Moishe’s Bagel makes a welcome return to Eastwood Park Theatre.
Boasting some of the best instrumentalists that Scotland has to offer (Salsa Celtica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Celtic Feet, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra), the group combines the energy and passion of klezmer and Balkan folk music with the excitement and soul of improvisation.
Standard £12.00
Concession £8.00
Music
East Renfrewshire Council and Bengali Performing Arts present
Bengali Folk Songs with
Utpalendu Chowdhury
Saturday 1st November
7.00 pm
One of the most popular singers of the present genre, Utpalendu gathered his repertoire under the guidance of his father Nirmalendu Chowdhury, the legendary folk singer from Bengal. Appealing to established fans and newcomers alike, Utpalendu has mesmerized audiences all over the world with his emotionally-charged performances.
Adult:£6.00
Concessions: £4
Family
Puppet State Theatre Company presents
The Man Who Planted Trees
Sunday 2nd November
11.30am and 2.00pm
An utterly enchanting adaptation of Jean Giono's cult classic environmental story in which a French shepherd sets out to plant a forest and transform a bleak landscape. Told through puppetry, comedy and storytelling the tale sets out to remind us of the difference that one man (and his dog!) can make to the world.
The show is Puppet State’s most successful production ever and has been touring constantly since 2006 to festivals, theatres, conferences and schools across the UK and abroad. Seats are limited for this intimate show, so get your booking in fast!
Recommended for children aged 5 and over and their grown-ups!
www.puppetstate.com
Standard £6.00
Concession £4.50
Family £20.00 / £15.00Theatre
Theatre
London Classic Theatre presents
HUMBLE BOY
by Charlotte Jones
Saturday 15th November
7.30pm
Humble Boy is an award-winning comedy with a delightful sting in the tail.
Following the sudden death of his father, thirty-five-year-old Felix Humble, a Cambridge academic, returns to his Middle England home and his difficult and demanding Mother. After a chaotic funeral, and the disappearance of his father’s prized bees, it becomes clear to Felix that life at the Humble home will never be the same again.
London Classic Theatre, who delighted audiences with Abigail’s Party in May, makes a welcome return to Eastwood Park Theatre.
CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. RECOMMENDED AGE LIMIT 14+
www.londonclassictheatre.co.uk
Standard £10.00
Concession £7.00
Family
The Gruffalo’s Child and Friends
Sunday 16th November
11.30am and 2:30 pm
Award-winning children’s author Julia Donaldson will be acting out her stories and singing her songs, with the help of her husband Malcolm and the audience. Come and meet lots of characters from Julia’s books, including The Gruffalo’s Child and brand new character, Stick Man! There will be lots of new stories to enjoy, following on from the Gruffalo and Friends in February. After the show, there will be the chance to meet Julia who will be signing copies of her books.
Recommended for children aged 4 and over and their grown ups
Standard:£6.00
Concession:£4.50
Family £20.00 / £15.00
Music
Fred Morrison and Friends
Sun 16th November
7.30pm
As Scottish piping moves into the 21st century, Fred Morrison has carved himself an international reputation with a powerfully exuberant, highly improvisational style which combines the Gaelic piping tradition of the Uists with contemporary and eclectic influences. One of the few pipers successfully to straddle the formal competition circuit and the contemporary folk scene, Fred Morrison's astounding technique and inspired improvisations - on Highland, uilleann and reelpipes, as well as whistles - have won rapturous international acclaim.
Standard £12.00
Concession £8.00
Dance
Dance Ihayami
Saturday 22nd November
7.30pm
Dance Ihayami presents Vismayahâ, meaning 'wonder': a production telling the captivating stories of Indian Gods and Goddesses through the Indian Classical Dances of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Odissi. The dances incorporate beautiful hand gestures, expressive faces, strong footwork and complex rhythms to take the audience on a colourful, rhythmic and joyful journey. Alongside original music from contemporary and classical traditions, Vismahayâ incorporates music from other traditions around the world, including Celtic.
Standard £10.00
Concession £7.00
Local Theatre
Harlequin - Eastwood Theatre for Youth presents
Babes in the Wood
by Leonard H. Caddy
Tuesday 25th - Saturday 29th November
7.30 pm each evening
2.30 pm Saturday matinee
The Babes have been left in the care of their evil uncle, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Maid Marion, the Sheriff’s daughter, cares for the children with the help of Nurse Moppet. The Sheriff soon learns that the children have been left a large inheritance, which he is keen to get his hands on. He therefore arranges for the Babes to be kidnapped - will Robin Hood and his Merry Men find the Babes intime to save the day? Has the old Castle Curse returned to haunt Nottingham? Will Maid Marion marry Robin Hood? Will good triumph over evil?
Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this year's exciting trip to Harlequin Pantoland!
Tuesday evening / Wednesday evening / Saturday matinee £8.00
Thursday evening / Friday evening / Saturday evening £10.00
Local Theatre
Eastwood Entertainers presents
Sleeping Beauty
Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th December
7.30 pm each evening
2.30 pm Saturday matinee
This year’s Eastwood Entertainers’ pantomime sees a return, once again, to another popular traditional fairytale for the long established group with a performance of Sleeping Beauty by John Morley.
Don’t miss this production of Sleeping Beauty as it is bound to be a sure-fire hit with such a professional production team, ably assisted by a very talented cast and crew.
Tickets also available through 0141 638 1483
10% discount available to parties of 15 or more.
Standard:£10.00
Concession:£8.00
Local Theatre
Runway Theatre Company presents
Dick Whittington and his Cat
Monday 8th – Saturday 13th December
7.30 pm each evening
11.00 am and 3.00 pm Saturday matinee
Runway Theatre Company (Formerly Glasgow Airport Drama Club)* presents its annual pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat, following the fortunes of young Dick, a poor boy from Gloucester, who travels to London accompanied by his cat, hoping to make his fortune.
Featuring the International Purves Puppets.
*As recommended on BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘The Fred McAulay Show’
Tickets also available through 0141 638 2846 or by e-mail: info@glasgowpanto.com
Child concessions and two free tickets with each block booking of 20 at most performances.
www.glasgowpanto.com
Tickets £8 - £12
Music
Peter Morrison’s Christmas Music Box
Fri 19th Dec
7.30pm
This year Peter Morrison–Scotland’s "Ambassador of Song" - calls at Eastwood Park Theatre with his Christmas show for the very first time. With him will be his actress/singer daughter Jackie and full supporting cast under the musical direction of Alan Kitchen. The show has something for everyone, from West End and Broadway hits to popular musical treasures,a wee ceilidh of course and a selection of much loved Christmas favourites.One of the outstanding singers of his generation,and one who has enjoyed performing to audiences literally all over the world, Peter is delighted to be entertaining onhis own doorstep for a change!
Standard £14.00
Concession £10.00