Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse is set to become a hub of musical diversity as it hosts an array of spectacular performances throughout February 2025. With events ranging from the only Dolly Parton-endorsed tribute act, The Dolly Show, to the modern jazz explorations of the Modern Vikings, there's something for everyone. Audiences can also look forward to reliving the magic of iconic artists like Diana Ross and Kate Bush through authentic tribute performances. It's a month of music that promises to captivate and entertain with a rich tapestry of genres and unforgettable performances.

A Musical Extravaganza: Celebrating Diverse Sounds at Cumbernauld Theatre

Step into the heart of Scotland's vibrant cultural scene with Cumbernauld Theatre's exhilarating lineup from February to April 2025. From the innovative rhythms of Modern Vikings to the soulful melodies of The Jersey Notes, and the thought-provoking play 'Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim,' Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse promises an unforgettable journey of music, drama, and local talent. Join us as we delve into the artistry and community spirit that make these events stand out.

Discover the Artistic Pulse at Cumbernauld Theatre: February to April 2025 Lineup

Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse is set to be a hub of creativity and culture with an exciting lineup of events in 2025. From the dynamic dance-theatre performance of 'Wee Man' by Barrowland Ballet to the heartfelt folk tunes at Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents RANT, and the beloved children's songs of 'Artie’s Singing Kettle – SCOTLAND', there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us as we explore these events and the unique experiences they offer to audiences of all ages.

Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse: A Celebration of Dance, Music, and Nostalgia

Step into the heart of Cumbernauld this May as Lanternhouse hosts an eclectic array of performances that span comedy, drama, music, and storytelling. From the biting humor of 'Chunky Jewellery' to the soul-stirring 'Springsteen Acoustic Sessions', and the innovative 'PS145: The Diviners', each event promises to capture the audience with unique narratives and rich cultural themes. Join us at Cumbernauld Theatre for a festival of creativity and connection where each performance offers a glimpse into diverse human experiences.

Diverse Tales and Tunes: A Month of Theatre at Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse is setting the stage for an exciting season of cultural events. From the kinetic energy of 'Wee Man' by Barrowland Ballet, to the melodious tunes of Cumbernauld Folk Club's RANT, and the nostalgic charm of Artie’s Singing Kettle, there's something for everyone. Located at the modern Lanternhouse venue, these performances promise to captivate audiences with their dynamic storytelling, rich musical heritage, and engaging performances. Immerse yourself in a world where dance, music, and traditional tales intertwine, offering a vibrant tapestry of Scottish culture.

Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse: A Season of Diverse Cultural Delights

Join us as we return to the original, beloved Singing Kettle repertoire that has captivated audiences over the years.  Enjoy timeless favourites like “Aiken Drum”, “Three Craws” and “The Train to Glasgow”.

Artie’s Singing Kettle – SCOTLAND

Lanternhouse

Come along and experience the fine mixture of traditional and folk music, storytelling and good company. This brand-new monthly music night hosts a leading headliner with support from local musicians from in and around Cumbernauld. The theatre bar is also open throughout the night of joyously irresistible music.

Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents RANT

Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning Barrowland Ballet.

Wee Man

What’s in the box? A strange and weird thing? Something terrible, or a thing of beauty? Storyteller, Peter Grimm opens the box to find the ‘Thing’ that takes him on an unusual journey that weaves it’s way through a medley of well known Brother’s Grimm tales, to finally unlock his imagination and free his stories. A truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music. Fun, inspiration and delight for all the family.

The Amazing Thing

Join Susie for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that tackles the wild world of parenting pre-teens with humour and heart! Gone are the days of chasing after the fairy-tale happy ending- she’s learned that the real magic lies in embracing the chaos and being present with the kids.

More Than A Mum

Meticulously crafted by Dougie Robertson, frontman of The Springsteen Sessions, and long-time collaborator Peter McAteer, this project draws from the Netflix phenomenon Springsteen on Broadway and beyond, stripping back iconic Springsteen songs to their original form for an intimate, up-close experience of the Boss’s most influential works.

Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

Four broken A.I. entities are trying to make sense of the world but no longer have the correct information. These are The Diviners. In their fragmented state they explore a nether world, between the lines of stories and through unheard harmonics of music. Is this where the truth really lies?

PS145: The Diviners

This is a personal story in sound and image: the tale of a near-tragic event when a teenage Martin Barley attempted to take his life during a psychotic episode brought on by a drug overdose, and the subsequent healing through music and therapy.

Light Stories

Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Adam Beattie and Fiona Bevan

Scottish singer songwriter JJ ‘Jinky’ Gilmour first tasted success as the joint front man with Scottish band The Silencers. The band toured extensively enjoying great success across Europe.

JJ Gilmour

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.

In Other Words

This public and critically acclaimed five star production goes beyond the tabloid stereotypes of ‘Neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90s as we follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time it was known as The Murder Capital of Europe.

When We Were Young

Two friends, one year, two births, a death, 18 bursts of laughter, 34,000 tears (each) and one piece of chunky jewellery. It was a year to forget but instead Natasha and Jude turned it into a show. This is a comedy that bites. Pulling the shadows into the spotlight, they search for the form into which their stories might fit. An achingly joyous celebration of sisterhood, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster with open-hearted, brutal honesty. These uncompromising performers team up with Olivier Award nominated Ben Duke of Lost Dog to create this unflinchingly honest, human and hilarious show.

Chunky Jewellery

Bodies of Water is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound. We encounter water in our everyday lives – through our bodies and environment. Bodies of Water invites us to immerse ourselves in a unique performance experience, as we explore and celebrate this transformative element that connects all living things.

Bodies of Water

1760 – Scottish poet James Macpherson sets the world ablaze with stories of the third-century Scottish bard, Ossian. This tartan-trimmed tale of Highland history spreads far and wide, capturing the imagination of thousands– but is it built on deceit?

Through The Shortbread Tin

Making a welcome return to the Lanternhouse, The Bathers will play songs from their acclaimed recent album ‘Sirenesque’ as well as classics from a back catalogue of 8 studio albums stretching back to the late 1980’s.

The Noizy Indie Social Club Presents The Bathers

Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents The Brothers Gillespie

From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, going to school barefoot, growing up in civil war, passing the most difficult military selection, losing his legs in 2010, battling depression and discrimination, to standing atop the world’s largest peak in May 2023.

Hari Budha Magar – No Legs, No Limits

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! You’ll never believe the wonders hidden within! Get ready to be amazed, entertained, and enchanted by Angelica’s never-ending pockets, filled with delightful surprises and whimsical treasures.

Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia!

Legends of American Country

This show celebrates everything wonderful about Scotland and has been described as a Scottish Music Extravaganza – so get your tartan scarves at the ready!

The Pride of Scotland with The MacDonald Brothers

Immerse yourself in the fun, romance and drama through the heart of musical theatre in this unique and intimate concert, brought to life by Cumbernauld Theatre Company.

Encore! A Musical Theatre Concert

Following his dream, Remi moves to Scotland from Poland to become an actor. Ugly and a vicious attack almost ruins his life…

Intruder | Intruz

Join us this March for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.

Coram Shakespeare’s School Festival

A play exploring bigotry and ethnic identity, “Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim” is a phenomenon in Scotland where it has sold out countless nationwide tours, a sensation at the Edinburgh Festival and now touring Internationally.

Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim- 20th Anniversary Tour 2025

Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Findlay Napier

The Jersey Notes treat you to an evening of nostalgia as they magically recreate the style and sounds of one of the biggest acts of the twentieth century. These seasoned performers capture the trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies and crisp choreography that made ‘The Four Seasons’ one of the greatest vocal groups of all time.

The Jersey Notes

A gripping story of how one woman went from a haute cuisine head chef to a convicted inmate running a prison kitchen.

Chef By Sabrina Mahfouz

Sonny performs with his 9-piece ‘Funk Militia’ who have made a strong impression with their energetic performances and intricate musical arrangements, often featuring powerful vocals, grooving basslines, punchy horns riffs and syncopated drum beats. After performing his first three shows, Sonny got signed to the Glasgow-based record label ‘Electric Honey’ and released his latest single ‘Love That Set Me Free’, which has been praised for its infectious energy and smooth execution. (Discovery Music Scotland).

The Noizy Indie Social Club Present Sonny Leto and The Funk Militia

Formed in 2018 by drummer Stephen Henderson, himself a former Jazzwise Magazine One to Watch, the group features three Scottish Jazz Awards winners – saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski, guitarist Graeme Stephen and pianist and keyboards player Fergus McCreadie – and the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2017, bassist David Bowden.

Modern Vikings

Hailing from the USA, Tameka Jackson is the most authentic tribute to Diana Ross, which has made her the official number 1 and most sought after tribute, worldwide. Her distinctive style sets her apart from others. A few ago Tameka was asked to star in the touring theatre show ‘In The Name of Love ~ The Diana Ross Story!’ The show has performed to sell-out crowds in some of the most prestigious and well known theatres across the UK and abroad, which includes several sold out performances in Londons west end.

Tameka Jackson as Diana Ross + Live Band

With a set list that also includes classic hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka, Hounds of Love and Running Up That Hill – the world-wide No.1 hit single that took every music chart by storm 37 years after its release; tickets for this concert tour will no doubt be selling out fast, so book your tickets now!

Cloudbusting – The Music of Kate Bush

Hailing from West and Central Scotland, this seven-piece band plays a mix of their own songs, along with their take on some covers, in a cross between Folk, Country and Americana, with a strong acoustic bias and a focus on multi-part harmonies.

Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Cateran

Three unique musical voices unite to deliver a powerful yet intimate blend of Appalachian old-time songs and tunes, alongside a collection of beautifully crafted soulful originals.

Hannah Read, Cahalen Morrison, Michael Starkey

The band’s sound hovers somewhere between Simple Minds, U2, Psychedelic Furs, Magazine, and REM, however, what began as a serious post-punk outfit, eventually developed into something much more complex, with songs like ‘Unawares’ and “The Big Kill” being created just before the band split.

The Noizy Indie Social Club Presents Valerie and The Week of Wonders

This first class celebration to Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits including; Sexbomb, Till, Green Green Grass Of Home, I Who Have Nothing, Thunderball, Love Me Tonight, It’s Not Unusual and not forgetting Sir Toms well known rhythm and blues covers; Knock on Wood and Land of a Thousand Dances.

Sex Bomb

Join Nicholas Mulroy and the Dunedin Consort Strings for a night out in 1690s London with music by Henry Purcell and friends. From beautiful love songs to infectious dances, this intimate concert will take you on a tour of Purcell’s catalogue of hits that starts at sunset and runs all the way through till morning.

Through the night with Henry Purcell

R.E.M remains a model for young musicians everywhere: a band who always did things on their own terms, a band committed to doing the right thing for each other (such as splitting royalties equally), and never compromising on their artistic independence. They called it a day, on their own terms, in 2011, and have repeatedly ruled out ever reuniting.

REM – A Performance by STIPE

The only Dolly Parton impersonator endorsed by The Parton family, Australian-born Kelly is a world-class entertainer with stunning vocal and flawless comic timing. She brilliantly captures the voice, verve and voluptuousness of the little lady from Tennessee. From the 22-inch waist to the 32G bust, she captivates audiences around the world with Dolly’s famous mountain soprano. It’s like Dolly is right there in the room with you. Accompanied by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Kelly and her band play songs like 9 to 5, Jolene, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You and many more.

The Dolly Show

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard Carpenter, including We’ve Only Just Begun, (They Long To Be) Close To You, and Top Of The World.

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

Curated by Scottish Opera Head of Music Fiona MacSherry and featuring three of Scottish Opera’s 2024/25 Emerging Artists, Opera Highlights promises a great night out at your local theatre, and is guaranteed to beat the winter blues.

Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights

Come along and experience the fine mixture of traditional and folk music, storytelling and good company as we celebrate a new year of Cumbernauld Folk Club.

Cumbernauld Folk Club New Year Hoolie

With three albums released to enthusiastic media responses internationally, the TSYJO continues to develop the stars of tomorrow by encouraging them to perform the music of jazz’s masters with skill, creativity and exuberance in concerts that celebrate individualism, teamwork, and the ability to improvise.

Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra

Night Owl brings you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them awards and sold out shows worldwide. Angus Munro and the incredible Night Owl Band will light up the room with piano-led, full renditions of the anthems that made Reg Dwight one of the world’s biggest stars. You’re promised an incredible show of singing along and dancing in the aisles.

The Elton John Story

Join Ireland’s No.1 Folk n’ Roll band  Keltic Storm and  an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for The Ultimate Irish Hooley.

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