Dec 2016 Culture Brochure

CULTURE
BROCHURE
September – December 2016
Box Office: 0141 577 4956
www.ercultureandleisure.org
WELCOME
CONTACTS
Arts/Box Office:
0141 577 4956
www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk
Portal to the Past:
www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk
WELCOME
The nights might already be drawing in but we have
the perfect way to spend them.
Our autumn and winter programme has something for
everyone, from brushing up your painting skills and
tracing your family tree to enjoying new drama and
great reads.
We have classes teaching everything from oil painting
and photography to computing and Skype.
On stage, Rapture Theatre Company will bring their
award-winning play Democracy to East Renfrewshire
while the National Theatre of Scotland’s will visit
schools with Catherine Wheels to entertain even
younger audiences.
Our libraries will welcome visits from a number of
leading authors and celebrate Book Week Scotland
while those with an eye on the past can explore their
heritage and local history with the help of our Heritage
Centre.
Libraries:
0141 577 3500
[email protected]
Barrhead Foundry:
0141 580 1174
Eastwood Park Leisure:
0141 577 4956
BABES IN ARMS SEE PAGE 39
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
WHERE YOU SEE THIS LOGO
(ALL Access = £1 discount)
We love hearing from you.
Please join the conversation at:
ERCultureandLeisure
@ERCL4
And, last but by no means least, for the third year, we
are delighted to welcome Inside Out Productions for a
Christmas cracker of a panto at Eastwood Park Theatre,
where a Belter of a Cinderella Story will be led by Leah
MacRae, star of River City and Gary: Tank Commander.
So we hope you can enjoy the panto – oh, yes we do –
along with the rest of our seasonal programme.
See you there.
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For the full programme visit our new
website at www.ercultureandleisure.org
Jim Wilson
ERCL Chairman
THEATRE
Monday 19 September
7.30pm
Scotland's premiere National touring theatre company present a
gripping spy thriller for all serious theatre lovers.
Shakespearean in scale but with all the twists and spins of modern
politics, Democracy combines the fascination of a John Le Carre
thriller (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager) with the
dynamism of The West Wing and House of Cards.
Produced in association with Macrobert Arts Centre, Democracy by
Michael Frayn is, based on a true story, from the writer of the West
End Smash “Noises Off”. A story of political intrigue, espionage and
betrayal... who can you trust?
Witty, thought-provoking and highly entertaining, Democracy is a
compelling night at the theatre that you can't miss!
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
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DRAMA
Now in its ninth year, the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival is one of
Scotland's most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and
visual art to theatre, dance, and literature. The annual festival takes place in venues
across Scotland from the 10 – 31 October, aiming to support the arts and challenge
preconceived ideas about mental health.
By engaging artists, connecting with communities and forming collaborations, we
celebrate the artistic achievements of people with experience of mental health issues,
exploring the relationship between creativity and the mind, and promoting positive
mental health and wellbeing.
HOME HELP
Friday 14 October, 7.30pm
Carmichael Hall
Three elderly men have reached the final stage of their lives. They reflect on memories
of the past and try to find ways to adapt to their situation as they struggle with their
battle against old age, ill health and loneliness.
They have been close pals on an off throughout their lives since school.
They now find they need each other more than ever.
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
WHERE THE CROW FLIES
Friday 21 October, 7.30pm
Carmichael Hall
Ostracised by the community she lives in, Carrie feels isolated
from the word. Her husband is in prison for a crime he says
he didn't commit. Can she prove his innocence? All this seems
impossible, until a new neighbour moves in next door – but is
the incomer all that she seems.
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Based on interviews and stories with women in Blackburn West
Lothian – Where the Crow Flies is a play about starting over,
fighting for the truth, gaining trust and getting rid of the labels
that are put on us.
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
Student
£9
Company Chordelia &
Solar Bear present
DANCE
LADY MACBETH
UNSEX ME HERE
Thursday 3 November, 7.30pm
Dance with British Sign Language
Company Chordelia & Solar Bear present
An exciting and unique piece of dance theatre by award winning Company
Chordelia Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones. Marking the 400th anniversary
of Shakespeare’s death, Lady Macbeth: unsex me here explores one of
Shakespeare’s most complex women. Ambition, power, guilt, remorse, loss,
death. Paralleling Shakespeare’s time, a cast of three male dancers all play
Lady Macbeth, exploring the relationship between masculinity and femininity.
Using Shakespeare’s language as the source, British Sign Language is used
to create choreography, producing a piece of visceral dance and movement
theatre which will reach D/deaf and hearing audiences alike, in different ways.
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
Student
£9
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from the producers of “A Viennese Strauss gala”
MUSIC
Magical
Mozart
by
Candlelight
Saturday 5 November, 7pm
This performance is a truly unique experience combining classical music and
opera, drama and wondrous costumes and stage presence. Wither you're a
Mozart connoisseur or looking for an unusual gift or surprise, this performance
is a treat to behold.
From the producers of A Viennese Strauss Gala, this sumptuous fully costumed
show immerses us in the wonderful music and the classical baroque world of one
of the world’s greatest romantic composers — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting, and of course candles, the European
Baroque Ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the
sumptuous past.
A packed programme of classical music and song, which includes excerpts from
the most memorable of Mozart’s operas, such as: The Magic Flute, The Marriage
of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte and many more.
Mozart’s most popular and famous operas are all beautifully sung by world class
soloists who, alongside the ensemble, perform some of his most memorable
pieces of music, including: Symphony no. 40, Lacrimosa (Requiem D minor) and
Eine Kleine
Nacht Musik.
With
“Spirit”
An evening
of Mozart Masterpieces!
The
European
Baroque Ensemble
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Standard
£21
Concession
£18
Classical Musicians Scotland present
THE IVOR NOVELLO STORY
Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm
By John Cairney
This performance has something for everyone and will leave you feeling
on cloud nine.
Ivor Novello was a man of the theatre above all else, and a musician of
real worth, brilliantly capturing the ease and diffident charm of the world
between the wars. The songs he wrote are certainly not forgotten...
Waltz of My Heart, Some Day My Heart Will Awake, Keep
The Home Fires Burning, We’ll Gather Lilacs...
Not only was he a composer of lavish musical
plays, he was a film star appearing in
two Hitchcock films, and a Hollywood
screenwriter, recognised as coming up
with the immortal phrase, “Me Tarzan,
you Jane.”
In this wonderful script by John Cairney,
Scottish writer, actor, painter and
raconteur, Ivor Novello’s story and
songs are brought to life by an actor,
two singers and a pianist.
Are you prepared for nostalgia, romance
and showbiz glamour and a homeward
journey humming tunes you thought you’d
forgotten!
Standard
£17
Concession
£15
MUSIC
(by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd)
BAAHD
ASS COMEDY
EASTWOOD PARK THEATRE
COMEDY
SHOW 8:00PM - TICKETS£14/11
SEPT 16TH
OCT 7TH
Dead Sheep comedy regularly tour four
Scottish venues building new audiences
with each show. Working comedians are
part of the company offering industry
contacts and bringing the biggest names in
touring comedians. They aim to grow the
comedy circuit by working within the best
venues to offer an all round experience.
These comedy clubs offer a relaxed
atmosphere, so don't worry if you are new
to live comedy. At the same time our hand
picked line-ups offer a great night out to
the experienced comedy fan.
GARY LITTLE
“BORN RACONTEUR” - THE SCOTSMAN
“HILARIOUS” - BILL BURR
RAYMOND MEARNS
“EXCEPTIONALLY FUNNY” - THE SCOTSMAN
“VOICE OF THE PEOPLE” - THE METRO
SUPPORT FROM
KEIR MACALLISTER
SCOTT GIBSON
SUPPORT FROM
PHIL NICHOL
GRAHAM MACKIE
Friday 16 September, 8pm
Friday 7 October, 8pm
WWW.EASTWOODPARKTHEATRE.CO.UK - BOX OFFICE: 0141 577 4956
EASTWOOD PARK, ROUKEN GLENN ROAD, GIFFNOCK, G46 6UG
VOTED SCOTLAND’S BEST SMALL COMEDY CLUB
Standard
£14
Concession
£11
THE RISE & INEVITABLE FALL OF LUCAS PETIT
Wednesday 21 September, 8pm
There’s only one remarkable
thing about Lucas Petit and that
is how unremarkable he is. The
most exciting thing in his life
is his weekly trip to the B&Q
cafe – and that's just the way he
likes it.
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
Student
£9
But one day, a chance encounter
with a tramp, that may or may
not be God, throws his whole
world into disarray as he is
cast headfirst into the murky
world of organised crime and
disorganised religion.
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Would you like to join the Eastwood Park Comedy Club to receive special offers and news?
Come to one of these performances and you will automatically become a member with a
year's free membership which offers you a discount and priority booking!
Inside Out Productions bring energy and fun to Eastwood Park. We dare you to try not to tap your
feet, laugh out loud, sing along at the top of your voice and even get up for a boogie. You can
choose from an afternoon show to reminisce about the musicals, an evening show of Broadway
productions with hilarious commentary or a strictly x-rated Girls Night Oot! Something for an
afternoon with friends or family, an evening that wont fail to entertain or a girlfriends night out.
BEST OF BROADWAY
Sunday 11 September, 3pm
Friday 30 September, 7pm
by Inside Out Productions
by Inside Out Productions
Back by popular demand an intimate
afternoon of those favourites from Les
Miserables, Wicked, Cats and many
more. Brought to you by a first class
professional cast and singing that will
take your breath away.
An amazing evening of Broadway
tunes and some banter! Join the cast
in song and laughter through tunes
form Chicago, Grease, Les Miserables
and many more.
Standard
£13
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
Concession
£11
Student
£9
Student
£9
MUSICALS
AN AFTERNOON
AT THE MUSICALS
The hilarious sequel to the smash hit
I Will Survive.
Join the girls on a hen night that you
won’t forget with a smash hit retro
soundtrack…
Songs from 60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now!
To prepare for a marriage all a girl needs
are her friends and a guid old hen night!
Banterous, Balshy and Bootyliciously good
fun. Songs include Hot Stuff, Girls Just
wanna have fun, I'm Every Woman... and
many more!
“The bolshy and bantertastic musical
sequel to stage hit I Will Survive tells the
story of four girls on a hen night.”
GIRLS NIGHT OOT!
THE MUSICAL 18+
Standard
£13
Concession
£11
Saturday 1 October, 7.30pm
Student
£9
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For children and young people we have a selection of hand-picked comedy,
serious performance, storytelling and movies for all ages. For those who love
the theatre we are also building our work in schools and holiday programmes.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! DINOSAURS!
YOUNG COMEDY
Saturday 8 October, 11am
A young troll girl finds herself defending the town from a gang
of destructive, deadly dinosaurs!
Recruiting allies – a goblin wizard and flame breathing dragon –
does she have what it takes to save the day and calm these
dangerous dinos' raging reign?
Expect lyrics, laughs, and LOTS of joining in! Dommy B is energetic,
poetic and empathetic… a well-respected name in live literature,
you'll be wishing the show lasted longer.
Standard
For children 5+ and their families
(Beware! Dommy is known for bringing dads onto the stage!)
Concession
DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON 3+
Friday 21 October, 1pm
Clarkston Halls
My brother has a dragon and he keeps it secretly.
Within a box beneath his socks. He’s hiding it from me…
Tom is a toddler with a big, older brother, a secret dragon… and a dribbling
problem that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless drooling threatens to tear
the brothers’ friendship apart can his dragon’s crazy magic help them put it
back together again… or will it only end up making things worse?
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Author and playwright Steven Lee will be available to sign your copy of
Don’t Dribble On The Dragon which you can bring with you or buy in the
theatre after the show.
Standard
£8.50
Book before Oct 1st for £5.50 ticket standard
£7
£5
Monday 3 October, 11am
National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate in partnership with Catherine Wheels
Theatre Company, Starcatchers and Visible Fictions, launch Theatre in Schools Scotland.
SCHOOLS
Pondlife
Theatre in Schools Scotland is a new initiative, established to support and develop the
provision of theatre in Scotland’s schools, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that every
child in Scotland receives – at their nursery or school – a minimum of one performing
arts production, per year, as a core part of their education.
Moving school is never easy. When class bully Sharon takes an instant
dislike to Martin it feels like he has an especially tough ride ahead of
him. That is until he befriends Simon McGurk and his fortunes seem
to change. The fickle world of playground politics soon puts
pressure on their friendship, however, and Martin finds himself
making a choice that will impact them both for the rest of their
school days. Following success in Australia and New York,
Catherine Wheels restage this energetic piece of storytelling
for Scottish venues. A passionate oneman show that vividly
illustrates the high stakes of classroom power play, Pondlife
movingly explores the lasting legacy of childhood friendships.
“Acutely perceptive and quietly
devastating”
New York Times
“Transcends generational gaps”
The Herald
“The very model of audiencecapturing storytelling, this is a
well-written and excitingly
performed tale”
London Theatre Review
Note this is a schools performance only.
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S STORY TIME
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S STORY TIME
Storytime is an excellent introduction to theatre for children. Storytelling also builds
emotional skills, imagination and it brings benefits for general wellbeing.
In early times, before the book, before literacy, before the private experience of silent
reading, the oral tradition represented the very lifeblood of a culture and a community.
Storytelling is a complex art. Modern storytellers, like their ancient forebears, require
a wide range of skills – as well as natural talents – in order to be successful. Aside from
a highly imaginative and well developed gift for imagery and metaphor, and a good
memory, your storytellers have dramatic ability to convey characterisation and dialogue.
The storytelling sessions selected for you are also educational, funny and will have
children interested in ideas, characters and classics.
IS THIS A DAGGER 8+
Tuesday 20 September, 11am & 1.30pm
Andy Cannon, formerly of Wee Stories Theatre is one of Scotland’s finest
storytellers for children. Is this a Dagger? Is Andy’s story of Macbeth.
Audiences join Andy on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back
again. Shakespeare’s celebrated play Macbeth is a tale most foul, of witchcraft,
deceit and murder.
The show was nominated for 2007 CATS Award for Best Show for Children
and Young People and described as “Strikingly heartfelt and intelligent…
immensely classy stuff” by The Scotsman.
In this special anniversary
year marking 400 years
since Shakespeare's death
Andy’s award winning
storytelling helps deepen
pupil's engagement and
involvement in Shakespeare
and raises questions to be
explored in English, Social
Studies and Expressive
Arts.
Standard
12
£6
Scottish Youth Theatre (SYT) is one of Scotland’s national youth performing arts
companies and has been providing theatre arts experiences to young people in Scotland
since 1977. The courses, workshops, classes and performances produced by SYT each
year involve tens of thousands of young people and the company has created hundreds
of successful productions over the last 39 years.
THE DRAGON
STOORWORM
THE WEE BANNOCK
Saturday 19 November, 11am
Sunday 30 October, 11am
The Dragon Stoorworm is a
traditional Scottish tale of a dragon
as large as Scotland who demands
“just one delicious young person
to eat every day, starting with the
King’s daughter”... find out what
happens next...
Just a few ingredients can make
something amazing, something
magical, maybe even something
that comes to life… A baker in a
baker’s shop has a day that he’ll
never forget. Crumbs!
Standard
£6
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S STORY TIME
SYT’s alumni can be found working in all types of professions as well as theatre, film,
television and radio. SYT’s famous alumni include Gerard Butler, Colin McCredie, Karen
Gillan, Kirstie Steele and Andrew Still. In addition, SYT has several renowned patrons
including Billy Boyd, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Blythe Duff, Phyllida Law, Elaine C Smith,
Emma Thompson and Richard Wilson.
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VISUAL ARTS
A range of visual arts projects, commissions and classes are available
and in development. Full details are on our website. In the meantime
we welcome you to come and see our exhibitions and take part in our
community project incorporating arts and environmental development.
VI SUAL A R T S
If you are interested in commissioning a bespoke
project or working in partnership please contact
the Arts Team on 0141 577 3531.
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VISUAL ARTS
GALLERY
Our programme of professional exhibitions is in development.
The gallery spaces at Eastwood Park Theatre, Eastwood Health and
Care Centre and across our libraries including Barrhead Foundry
showcase the work of professional artists offering thought provoking
photography and artwork. Please check our new website for further
details, or follow our Facebook and Twitter pages.
ERCultureandLeisure
@ERCL4
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VISUAL ARTS
ARTIST IN
RESIDENCE
On behalf of Barrhead Water Works we have developed an Artist in
Residence placement to aid community engagement and assist in
forming an identity for the site alongside local residents. The Barrhead
Water Works is an imaginative project that has transformed a derelict
sewage works into inspirational park.
Barrhead Waterworks was chosen by public vote to be the Scottish
flagship site for Grow Wild; administered by Kew Gardens.
Join artist James Gow on site between now and October 2016 to
contribute to the design and ownership of this community managed
space. Visit his blog here to find out more about how to get involved
and James’ work to date.
https://waterworksbarrhead.wordpress.com/
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Here is an extract from James’ blog during the Eco Camp
that took place at Barrhead Waterworks in the summer:
VISUAL ARTS
"We continued to work on our ideas we started on
day one and the group continued to explore the site.
Wood was sawn for signs to enable visitors to navigate
throughout the site. We dug up a wheelbarrow load
of muddy clay from the stream that cuts through the
orchard. This is being used in a bird house and fairy
house constructed from willow. The clay is mixed with
straw and then applied to the willow frame to create
surfaces for the houses.
We also made a start painting signs using oil paints and
spray paints. These are constructed from old palettes
and other bits of wood we have gathered on site.
We are also a capturing participants foot prints to be
used as markers across the site."
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ARTS PARTICIPATION
Jumping beans for babies, ballet beans for toddlers and afterschool activities
for teens... keeping your kids fit, active and creative in East Renfrewshire.
JUNIOR DANCE
Popular dance and cheerleading. A
new exciting dance and cheerleading
class, learn new moves, make new
friends and perform live at the end
of term.
8 Sept – 10 Nov
Barrhead venue tbc
5pm – 6.30pm
8 – 12 yrs
£65
JUMPING BEANS
An exciting parent/carer child class.
Come along with the wee one and
dance the time away. An excellent
introduction into the world of
movement and music in a relaxed
and friendly setting.
8 Sept – 10 Nov
Giffnock Library
10am – 10.45am
18 – 36 mths
£40
BALLET BEANS
Creative Ballet classes for 3–4 year
olds. A gentle introduction to ballet:
fun and interactive.
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8 Sept – 10 Nov
Giffnock Library
10am – 10.45am
3 – 5 yrs
£40
Creative Children and Families
FAMILY CRAFTS
What will you do and who will you be?
These fun and creative sessions for preschoolers offer an introduction to multiple
art forms through imaginative play. We
incorporate story, song and exploring
materials into games and drama based
exercises. Perfect for busy minds, messy
fingers and loud voices.
Create, explore, make and have fun
with your wee one and leave the tidying
up for us!
5 Sept – 31 Oct
Monday's 10.30 – 11.15am
Under 5s
Eastwood Park Theatre
6 Sept – 1 Nov
Tuesday's 10.30 – 11.15am
Under 5s
Barrhead venue tbc
£24
15 Sep – 8 Dec Thursday's 1.30 – 2.30pm
Under 5s
Eastwood Park Art Room,
£57.60/£28.80 (exc 21/10)
JUNIOR ARTS AND CRAFTS
Arts and crafts to relax and have fun
after school.
9 Sep – 9 Dec
Friday's 4 – 5.30pm
Primary school children
Eastwood Park Art Room
£86.40/£43.20 (exc 23/9 & 21/10)
CREATIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
DO BE DO
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CREATIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
DIGITAL ART
ART SCHOOL SATURDAY'S
Make, create, imagine and experiment
through digital art packages. Learn
the technical skills while creating a
masterpiece.
Your weekend art school blocks provide
a regular group for children to make,
chat and learn new techniques.
13 Sep – 6 Dec
Tuesday's 3.45 – 5.15pm
P7 – S3
Eastwood Park Theatre
£86.40/£43.20 exc 18/10
Eastwood Park Theatre
9.45 – 10.45am, p1 – 3
1.15 – 2.15pm, p1 – 3
£57.60/£28.80
GRAPHICS AND ILLUSTRATION
11am – 12.30pm, p4 – 7
2.30 – 4pm, p4 – 7
£86.40/£43.20
Commercial design, web design,
graphic novels and typography for
young people.
Barrhead Foundry
Tuesday's 6 – 7.15pm
12+
£86.40/£43.20
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10 Sep – 10 Dec (exc 24/9 & 22/10)
10 Sep – 10 Dec (exc 24/9 & 22/10)
Williamwood High School
9.45 – 10.45am, p1 – 3
£57.60/£28.80
11am – 12.30pm, p4 – 7
£86.40/£43.20
Autumn holiday children's art 17 – 21 October
MULTI ACTIVITY ART CAMP
Why not join our special five day
workshop where you will work as a team
to create your very own performance
to be showcased in front of an invited
audience. Musical? Comedy? Tragedy?
The choice is yours! "Play in a Week"
will include guidance on generating
ideas, having fun, creating something
new and original, learning new skills and
making new friends along the way.
So come on... Step into the spotlight!
Venue tbc
10am – 3pm
Suitable for 8 – 11yrs
Standard £140/Concession £70
CHILDREN'S ART
PLAY IN A WEEK
This five day camp offers something
for everyone and keeps children
stimulated and creative in both body
and mind. Painting, printing, animation,
swim film, yoga, special- effects – the
choice is yours! This multi-activity
camp will include guidance on making
new and original artwork, developing
imagination, creative thinking, confidence
and above all having lots of fun!
Woodfarm High School
10am – 3pm Suitable for 8 – 11yrs
Standard £140/Concession £70
ART SCHOOL 3D
SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY
Come along for fun, interactive
workshops exploring materials in 3D;
clay, papier mache, willow weaving and
paper sculptures. Creative Individual
and group activities for those who like
to get messy and have big ideas!
A fun filled week to develop your
superpowers, design and make your
costume and create stories and games
fit for only the best super hero's.
Venue tbc
11 – 12pm
Junior class 5+
Venue tbc
1 – 4pm
Junior class: £24 standard /£12 conc
Senior class: £72 standard/£36 conc
Senior class 8+
Venue tbc
10am – 3pm
Suitable for 5 – 9 yrs
Standard £140/Concession £70
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ADULT ART CLASSES
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Barrhead Foundry
£127.20 Tuesday's
7.30 – 9pm
OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING
Jeff teaches painting using non water based medium. These classes are flexible
for all levels from students to leisure painters.
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Eastwood Park Theatre
Tuesday's 13 Sep – 6 Dec
£127.20 (excludes 18 Oct)
7 – 9pm
Eastwood Park Theatre
Wednesday's 14 Sep – 7 Dec
£127.20 (excludes 19 Oct)
7 – 9pm
Eastwood Park Theatre
Thursday's 15 Sep – 8 Dec
£127.20 (excludes 20 Oct)
7 – 9pm
Please note: Materials are provided for the first week of adult art classes. Class
tutors will also advise on appropriate materials to buy for the following weeks.
We have created a range of adult art classes for daytime and evenings. From beginner to
advanced, we offer flexible tuition from professional artists. The classes are very sociable,
productive and an ideal way to make a new addition for your home, a portfolio piece or a
gift for a loved one or friend.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS WATERCOLOUR
Eastwood Park Theatre
Monday's 10am – 12pm
£127.20 (excludes 26/9 & 17/10)
WATERCOLOUR
Expert tuition from Lesley in a range of tecniques, including advice on materials,
drawing skills and mixed media.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Expert tuition from Nina to gain a foundation in technique, including advice on
materials, drawing skills and mixed media.
Eastwood Park Theatre
Monday's 10am – 12pm
£127.20 (excludes 23/9 & 21/10)
BEGINNERS DRAWING AND PAINTING
Learn the foundations of drawing and painting, gain confidence and new skills
through expert guidance from Lesley.
Eastwood Park Theatre
£106 (excludes 26/9 & 17/10)
Monday's 1.15pm – 3.15pm
INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING
This class enables you to move on from 'beginner level' using your find your
preferred painting medium though expert tuition on drawing and painting
techniques with Nina.
Eastwood Park Theatre
£127.20 (excludes 19/10)
Thursday's 10am – 12pm
Eastwood Park Theatre
£127.20 (excludes 19/10)
Thursday's 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Eastwood Park Theatre
£127.20 (excludes 20/10)
Wednesday's 10am – 12pm
MIXED ABILITY DRAWING AND PAINTING
Mixed Ability Drawing and Painting with Lesley
Eastwood Park Theatre
10am – 12pm
£127.20 (excludes 26/9 & 7/10)
Eastwood Park Theatre
10am – 12pm
£127.20 (excludes 20/10)
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LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY
With a heritage centre at Giffnock Library, a collection of heritage material at Barrhead
Foundry and a website www.portaltothepast.co.uk we have many resources available
to help you with local and family history. Come and join in with one of our free events
or sessions and begin your journey into the past.
INTRODUCTION
TO ANCESTRY
LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY
DROP-IN
Ancestry Library Edition is a must for anyone
doing their family history and you can get
access to this fabulous resource in your local
East Renfrewshire library, without spending
a penny.
Have you hit a family history brick wall?
Do you need help with local history research?
Or would you just like advice on using the
heritage resources at Giffnock and Barrhead
Libraries? Pop along to our local & family
history drop-in where the local studies librarian
will be on hand to point you in the right
direction.
This informal session will help you master the
basics and you’ll soon be searching with ease
through millions of world-wide records.
Wed 31 Aug, 10 – 11.30am
Giffnock Library
Thu 29 Sep, 3.30 – 5pm
Barrhead Library at Barrhead Foundry
Tues 8 Nov, 2.30 – 4pm
Mearns Library
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Thu 15 Dec, 10 – 11.30am
Giffnock Library
Free, booking required/places limited
Wed 7 Sep, 2 – 4pm
Barrhead Foundry
Wed 21 Sep, 2 – 4pm
Giffnock Library
Thu 17 Nov, 10 – 12pm
Barrhead Foundry
Thu 8 Dec, 10 – 12pm
Giffnock Library
Free, no booking required
There may be a short wait if the session is busy.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Thu 13 Oct, 1 – 4pm , Giffnock Library
Free, no booking required, all welcome. Part
of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film
Festival.
LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY
Relive the good old days at a reminiscence
afternoon at Giffnock Library. Let those
memories come flooding back as you
view old photographs and objects from
East Renfrewshire’s Heritage collection.
Remember the tastes of times past by
sampling some food from across the decades
and enjoy a cuppa while you chat about
times gone by. Visitors are welcome to bring
their own photos and small objects along to
share.
ONLINE FAMILY HISTORY FOR FEARTIES
Is your terror of technology stopping you accessing all the amazing family history
resources that can now be found online? Then this new course is perfect for you! Over
a series of five friendly sessions you will gain the skills and confidence that you need to
use a computer and access the internet. Along the way, you will explore different family
history sites and then progress to more detailed sessions on Ancestry Library Edition.
Wed 5 Oct – 2 Nov
10 – 11.30am
Barrhead Foundry
Free, book at venue
This session is aimed at those with little or no computer skills.
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Terrified of tablets? No idea about iPads? Cautious of computers? Fear not! We have a range of
relaxed beginners’ classes for you to take that first step online.
LIBRARIES: LEARNING PROGRAMME
Book a friendly chat with an advisor to find out more, or try a taster session to pick up a new skill
and start to unravel the mystery of technology. All sessions are free, but booking at your local
library is required (non-ticketed).
DIGITAL SKILLS INFORMATION
SESSIONS: WHAT CAN I LEARN?
GET CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET:
ANDROID TABLET TASTER
Terrified of tablets? No idea about iPads?
Cautious of computers?
Learn how to connect to East Renfrewshire
Libraries’ free Wi-Fi and browse the
internet on your own Android tablet
Fear not! You can get confident in
computing with a wide range of relaxed
introductory classes including basic
internet, email, word-processing and
tablet/iPad sessions.
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Device provided for the session if you
do not have one.
Mon 12 Sep
1.30 – 3pm
Clarkston Library
To get started, simply book an information
session slot with a friendly advisor, where
you will find out more about what's on
offer and we will guide you towards the
right class for you. We can also advise on
where to find further learning if you are a
bit more advanced.
Tue 4 Oct
Mearns Library
10 – 11.30am
Tue 22 Nov
Giffnock Library
1.30 – 3pm
Duration: 20–30 mins. Various dates
available at Barrhead Foundry, Clarkston,
Giffnock and Mearns Libraries. Free.
Contact your local library to book an
information session.
Free. Book at your local library.
10 – 11.30am
Mon 5 Dec
Barrhead Foundry
GET CONNECTED TO THE
INTERNET: IPAD TASTER
THE STREET WHERE I LIVED
Re-visit the streets from your childhood
online! Go back in time to view local
roads, buildings and places from the
past. Is your old home still there? What
about the street where you grew up?
What does it look like now?
Fri 9 Sep
10 – 11.30am
Clarkston Library
Use the Internet and some useful
websites to reminisce on the computer.
Thur 6 Oct
Giffnock Library
Fri 30 Sep
1 – 2.30pm
Barrhead Foundry
10 – 11.30am
Wed 2 Nov
10 – 11.30am
Barrhead Foundry
Prepare for the party season!
TRY B4 U BUY
Not sure which type of tablet to buy, or
what the difference is between them all?
We have iPads and Android tablets for
you to try. Come along, have a go and
see for yourself! No device required.
Tue 11 Oct
Mearns Library
SNAP ‘N’ SHARE
10 – 11.30am
Learn how to snap photos with your
tablet/iPad and share them online with
family and friends. Bring your own
device, or we can provide one for you
to try.
Thu 24 Nov
Giffnock Library
10 – 11.30am
LIBRARIES: LEARNING PROGRAMME
Learn how to connect to East
Renfrewshire Libraries’ free Wi-Fi and
browse the internet on your own iPad.
Device provided for the session if you
do not have one.
Fri 18 Nov
1 – 2.30pm
Barrhead Foundry
TAP ‘N’ TALK: SKYPE
Want to use a tablet to keep in touch,
face-to-face, with family and friends who
may be far away? Then come along with
your tablet and have fun learning how to
download, register and use Skype.
Please note: an understanding of how to
operate your device is required for these
sessions.
Fri 07 Oct
1 – 2.30pm
Barrhead Foundry
Thu 01 Dec
Mearns Library
10 – 11.30am
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Libraries: Children’s Programme
SPOOKY SEASON BEGINS
LIBRARIES: CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME
Get Ghoulishly Creative
Tue 18 Oct
Tue 18 Oct
Wed 19 Oct
Wed 19 Oct
Thu 20 Oct
11am – 12noon
2 – 3pm
11am – 12noon
2.30 – 3.30pm
2 – 3pm
Barrhead Foundry Library
Mearns Library
Giffnock Library
Eaglesham Library
Clarkston Library
Free. Tickets available from library. 5 – 8 years
MEET THE AUTHOR – JOHN FARDELL
Diabolical Baddies, Boy-Eating Monsters, Eccentric Professors,
and High-Flying Jellyfish. In this fun, interactive session, John
Fardell will be giving us a “behind-the-scenes” look at his
notebooks, rough drafts, artwork and models. He’ll be giving
us tips and answering any questions.
Fri 21 Oct
Fri 21 Oct
11am – 12noon
1.30 – 2.30pm
Clarkston Library
Mearns Library
Free. Tickets available from library. 5 – 8 years
BOOKBUG – SONGS, RHYMES AND STORIES
Catch the Bookbug and enjoy singing and jigging along to catchy
rhymes and spellbinding stories with your wee ones. There are
interactive sessions every week for babies and toddlers as well
as open sessions. To discover a Bookbug session near you, visit
www.ercultureandleisure.org/bookbug
Bookbug is very popular and due to limitations of space,
we ask that no more than two adults accompany each child.
Various locations
Mon 21 Nov – Sun 27 Nov
Free. No booking required. 0 – 4 years
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THE ACTIVITIES THE ARTS TEAM ARE
DEVELOPING FOR YOU INCLUDE:
Classic seasonal movies with mince pies
Gift making workshops to make personalised picture frames,
cards, wrapping paper and decorations
WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Celebrate the holidays with your seasonal programme of
Winter-warming activities to gain some sparkle, peace and magic.
There's something for everyone whether excited about Santa,
looking for some festive activities, a trip to the panto or a break
from the hustle and bustle.
Wreath making workshops to design and take home a beautiful
wreath for your home
Winter photography field trips around Eastwood Park
A winter themed exhibition in Eastwood Park Gallery
Cake decorating demonstrations to learn new ideas and
techniques to wow your dinner guests
Canine costumes; design and make a classy costume to keep
your pooch warm and cosy
Knitwear; traditional knitting and constructed textiles to make
funky hats or toasty scarves
Santa's grotto for those hoping they're not on the naughty list!
Elves academy for those aspiring helpers and elf fans.
We're currently developing our programme and partnerships to
bring you a variety of quality winter activities so watch this space!
You can keep up-to-date with all our programmes on our website,
www.ercultureandleisure.org or on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
In the meantime, don’t forget to book this year’s panto tickets before
they sell out again!
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@ERCL4
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DEAD GOOD OCTOBER
LIBRARIES: ADULT PROGRAMME
Nothing grips the reader like a gritty crime novel so we have set the scene for a
thrilling October with criminally good events, killer book lists and awesome authors,
there is something to send a shiver down everyone’s spine.
THERESA TALBOT
From Ireland to Scotland:
From life to death.
Join Theresa as she shares her
experiences and the inspiration
behind her debut crime novel, Penance.
Penance, set in Glasgow, is a gripping
psychological crime drama inspired by
the real-life events based on the riot that
closed the city’s Magdalene Institution
in 1958.
An emotionally difficult subject covered
with real sensitivity and skill and
described as an ‘unputdownable tale’
by Denise Mina.
Local resident Theresa Talbot is best
known as the voice of Traffic & Travel
on BBC radio and as presenter of The
Beechgrove Potting Shed… she can
now add skilful storyteller to the list!
Clarkston Library, Mon 13 Oct
16+, FREE
THE BODY IN THE LIBRARY –
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING
Dust off the deerstalker hat and prepare
play detective for an evening of murder
and mystery. There’s been a murder!
A local author has been found dead in
Giffnock library. Can you follow the clues
and figure out who dunnit before the
killer strikes again?
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FORENSICS, FINGERPRINTS
AND FICTION – CRIME AUTHOR
LIN ANDERSON IN CONVERSATION
WITH PROFESSOR GRIEVE
A fascinating evening awaits as we turn
the microscope on to forensics in crime
fiction. Come along and listen to one
of Scotland’s best loved crime writers,
Lin Anderson, as she dissects the art of
crime fiction writing with the help of top
forensic pathologist, Professor Grieve.
Thur 27 Oct, 7 – 8pm
Clarkston Library, £3, 16+
Fri 21 Oct, 7 – 9pm, Giffnock Library
£5 + BYOB, 18+
Tickets available online at www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk or from the venue.
Libraries: Adult Programme
Local groups will be on hand to put a spring in your step as you sing, dance and
enjoy music and books from across the decades. Sit back and enjoy some lovely
tea and cake with some friends for a few hours of mood boosting music.
Barrhead Foundry
Thur 27 Oct
12noon – 2pm
LIBRARIES: ADULT PROGRAMME
DANCE THE DECADES
Free/No booking required. All are welcome.
Tickets available online at www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk or from the venue.
BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND
Book Week Scotland returns with a packed programme of events and activities
for all ages once more as part of the week long celebrations. With secrets and
confessions and reading dares, there will be something for all to discover.
Keep your eyes peeled for full details at www.ercultureandleisure.org/libraries
Various locations
Mon 21 Nov – Sun 27 Nov
Free
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LOCAL THEATRE
Eastwood Park Theatre support a number of local community theatre companies, throughout the
year. The companies provide a range of shows produced and starring local people committed
to entertaining. Each company has a website for further details or for those interested in joining.
Please see below the range of shows available:
Theatre Guild
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Oct
7.30pm each evening
2.30pm Saturday matinee
We follow the highs and lows of Ally and his
friend Davy, two army servicemen returning
from a tour in Afghanistan. Families and
friendships are not all plain sailing however, in
this funny yet moving story about love and life.
Featuring a score composed of classic
hits by The Proclaimers such as “I’m
Gonna Be (500 miles)”, “I’m On My
Way”, and “Letter From America”.
Sunshine on Leith is a vibrant and
energetic piece of musical theatre,
loved by audiences and critics alike!
Tickets
£14.50 – £16.50
www.theatreguildglasgow.co.uk
Giffnock Theatre Players
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Wed 26 – Sat 29 Oct
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7.30pm each evening | 2.30pm Saturday matinee
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Mistaken identities, separated twins and gender
crossing disguises are obstacles to finding “true” love.
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A shipwreck separates the twins, Viola and Sebastian.
Viola disguises herself as Cesario and enters into
the service of Orsino, Duke of Illyria, who sends
him (her) to woo his love, the Countess Olivia.
Alas, Olivia falls for Cesario, who discovers that
she in turn loves Orsino. Meanwhile, Antonio,
Sebastian’s saviour, mistakes Cesario for Sebastian,
who Olivia later meets and mistakes for Cesario.
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Tickets
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WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE’S K
£13 – £15
www.giffnocktheatreplayers.com
The Minerva Club
Tue 8 – Sat 12 Nov
7.30pm each evening
LOCAL THEATRE
2.30pm Saturday matinee
The Minerva Club rewind the VHS
to 1985, a scene of Day-Glo leg
warmers, dodgy hairstyles, big
shoulder pads and awesome music.
Just jilted Wedding Singer Robbie
Hart has to come to terms with
some unwelcome truths about
love and marriage, with the help
of Julia, a friendly waitress and
hindered by the guys in his band.
A funny, fast paced script with a
whole lot of 80’s style music and
dancing, this is a show you’re
going to love.
Tickets
£13 – £16
www.theminervaclub.com
Harlequin
Wed 16 – Sat 19 Nov
7.30pm each evening
2.30pm Saturday matinee
A fabulously fun award-winning musical
based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde
takes you from sorority house to the halls
of justice, following the transformation of
Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes,
snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her
dreams-with her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
This action-packed musical explodes on the
stage with memorable songs and dynamic
dances. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming warming, this musical is so much
fun it should be illegal!
Tickets also available from 07593 093028
or email [email protected]
Tickets
£12 – £14
www.harlequinyouth.co.uk
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LOCAL THEATRE
EROS
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Nov
Tue – Fri, 7.30pm
Sat matinee 1pm, Sat evening 6pm
When a street urchin vies for the love
of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's
magic power to pass himself off as a
prince in order to marry her?
Eastwood Entertainers
29 Nov – 3 Dec
Tue – Fri, 7.30pm
Saturday matinee 1.30pm
Saturday evening 6.30pm
Eastwood Entertainers proudly
present our funny, fabulous, family
friendly annual pantomime Beauty
and the Beast.
Come and meet Belle and her two
horrible sisters. What will the lovable
Dame Daisy and the comical Jacques
get up to? The beast will have you
on the edge of your seats. Will Fairy
Fifi overcome Mortelle the Sorceress’s
evil powers?
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Find out by making sure you get your
tickets for this superb show.
Tickets
£10 – £13
www.eastwoodentertainers.co.uk
Will Aladdin’s new identity as “Prince
Ali” help him win Jasmine’s heart and
thwart Abanazar’s evil plans? Will the
Genie’s wish for freedom ever come
true? Will Widow Twanky ever find
herself a man? Join us and find out!
Tickets
£10 – £13
www.erosmusicalsociety.co.uk
Group booking discount on all performances:
£8 per ticket for groups of 10.
LOCAL THEATRE
Runway Theatre Company
Mon 5 – Sat 10 Dec
7.30pm each evening
11am & 3pm Saturday matinees
Runway are back with this year's much anticipated
traditional Scottish family pantomime – Robin
Hood and the Babes in the Wood by Eric Goold.
Can our favourite outlaw, Robin Hood, outwit
the evil Sheriff of Nottingham who has hatched a
cunning plan to dispose of his niece and nephew
in Sherwood Forest so he can inherit their fortune?
Come and join Robin’s gang and help our hero win
the day, and also win the heart of Maid Marian.
Tickets
£12 – £16
www.runwaytheatre.co.uk
Enjoy a rainy day watching a family favourite
in the theatre setting alongside other fans of
these classics. A perfect escape or addition
to a swimming lesson or art class.
CHILDREN'S
MOVIES
£2
EACH
11am
Sat 3 Sep
The LEGO movie (2014)
Sat 24 Sep
Paddington (2015)
Sat 5 Nov
How To Train Your Dragon (2014)
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PANTO
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A BELTER OF
A CINDERELLA
Back for a third year running we have an extended panto
run due last year’s sell-out success. Your Christmas cracker
is A Belter of a Cinderella Story, starring Leah MacRae from
River City and Gary: Tank Commander fame. Enjoy Leah's
soulful voice while having a laugh, dancing, singing – and
trying to avoid the Panto Dame from catching your eye!
Leah MacRae
Fairy Godmother
Wed 14 10am & 1pm
Thur 15 10am & 1pm
Fri 16
10am, 1pm & 7pm
Sat 17
1pm & 7pm
Sun 18
NO PERFORMANCE
Mon 19 10am & 1pm
Tue 20
Wed 21 10am, 1pm & 7pm
Thur 22 1pm & 7pm
Fri 23
1pm & 7pm
Sat 24
NO PERFORMANCE
Sun 25
NO PERFORMANCE
Mon 26 NO PERFORMANCE
Tue 27
Wed 28 2pm & 7pm
Thur 29 2pm & 7pm
PANTO
10am & 1pm
2pm & 7pm
Adult
£15
Child
£12
School
£7
Family of four £45
(two adults and two children)
Booking required
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PARTIES
Are you looking for a birthday surprise for your wee one with a fun arty party?
Maybe a novelty celebration for a relative’s birthday painting family portraits?
Or perhaps a creative team building session? Look no further than our Arty
Parties! Delivered by Arts Specialists who will tailor make each party to match
your needs, let your imagination run wild!
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We provide various party packages for all ages. We can host art activities at
your choice of location in East Renfrewshire or we can provide a fully catered
arty party package from one of our venues.
Art, sculpture, music, crafts and street dance – which party will you choose?
Please contact a member of the arts team to discuss on 0141 577 3531.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Box office
Our box office is open 9am–8pm,
Mon–Fri and 9am–4.30pm at weekends.
Library events
Babes in arms
Babies under six months may be admitted
free to selected family theatre performances
but will still require a valid ticket. This is
solely at the discretion of management
and on a first come first served basis.
Refunds
To book library events please visit your
local library.
We regret that we are unable to offer
refunds on payments for performances
or classes.
Concession prices & discounts
Comments and suggestions
Group bookings
Our events take place at a number of
venues, libraries and community facilities.
Please refer to the maps on our website
or call for directions.
We offer a range of concessionary prices
for those who meet the criteria. We also
offer family groups discounts and occasional
special offers. Please call our box office to
enquire further.
Bring a group of 10 people and one person
can go free. This offer excludes 'community
theatre' shows. Discounts can also be
arranged for school bookings, please call
to discuss your requirements.
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi hotspots and devices are available
in many venues and libraries.
Hiring
Our venues, community facilities and theatre
offer a range of facilities for private events,
weddings and conferences. Please email
[email protected] to discuss
your requirements.
Professional services
We provide the professional services of
our cultural staff for events, to facilitate
Continued Professional Development
courses and to provide bespoke projects
and consultancy on arts and performance.
Please write to us at
[email protected]
Classes are non-refundable unless
cancelled by ERCL.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can book and pay for your tickets online
at www.eastwoodpartheatre.co.uk/boxoffice
or by calling 0141 577 4956.
Travel information
Access
We have arrangements for access for
those with health issues or disabilities,
such as car parking and lifts. Please call
ahead if you have a particular need. We
are also developing access arrangements
for our cultural activities to remove any
barriers to participation.
Photography
We may occasionally take photographs for
a variety of media. Please inform us if you
do not wish your picture to be used if a
photographer is present.
Join our mailing list
This may be the first step to find out about
upcoming events and receive loyalty
discounts. Please also follow us on social
media.
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PERFORMANCE DIARY
Family film
3 Sep
The LEGO movie (2014) P15
family
Music
11 Sep
Afternoon at the musicals P9
universal
Comedy for adults
16 Sep
Dead Sheep Comedy
P8
adult
Music
17 Sep Ivor Novello
P7
universal
Drama
19 Sep
Democracy
P3
adult
Drama
20 Sep
Is This a Dagger
P12
teen /schools
Comedy for adults
21 Sep
Lucas Petit
P8
adult
Family film
24 Sep
Paddington (2015)
P15
family
Musical
30 Sep
Best of Broadway
P9
universal
Drama
1 Oct
Girls Night Out
P9
adult
Schools
3 Oct
Pondlife
P11
schools
Comedy for adults
7 Oct
Dead Sheep Comedy
P10
adult
Comedy for children 8 Oct Dinosaurs!
P10
family
Local theatre
11–15 Oct
Sunshine on Leith
P32
family
Drama
14 Oct
Home Help
P4
adult
Drama
21 Oct
Where The Crow Flies P4
adult
Storytelling
21 Oct
Don’t Dribble on the Dragon P10
family
Local theatre
26–29 Oct
Twelfth Night
P32
family
Storytelling
30 Oct
The Wee Bannock P13
family
Drama/Dance
3 Nov
Lady Macbeth P5
universal
Family film
5 Nov How To Train Your Dragon (2014) P14
family
Music
5 Nov
Magical Mozart
P6
universal
Local theatre
8–12 Nov
The Wedding Singer
P33
family
Local theatre
16–19 Nov
Legally Blond The Musical
P33
family
Storytelling
19 Nov
The Dragon Stoorworm P13
family
Local theatre
22–26 Nov
Aladdin
P34
family
Local theatre
29 Nov–3 Dec Beauty and the Beast
P34
universal
Local theatre
5–10 Dec
Robin Hood & the babes in the wood P35
family
Panto
14–29 Dec
A Belter of a Cinderella
family
For the full programme visit our new
website at www.ercultureandleisure.org
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@ERCL4