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TOURS | LIVE MUSIC | KIDS ACTIVITIES

Follow and like us on: @thebeaconartsc @thebeaconarts @thebeaconarts Beacon Arts Centre is a Charity.

And the following remains as Greenock Arts Guild Limited Trading as Beacon Arts Centre.

Registered in Scotland Company No. SC024805 Registered Scottish Charity No. SC003030 All information correct at the time of printing. For the most up to date information visit www.beaconartscentre.co.uk or follow us on social media.

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by Louis Pastore from The Last Yard Exhibition

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Doors Open Day Sunday 9 September Tours 11am, 1pm and 3pm Children’s activity 12noon - 4pm Join us for exclusive tours of our backstage area.

Our experienced production staff will explain the technical requirements of putting on a top show.

Visitors will also have a chance to go onto the Beacon building rooftop which has some of the most stunning views of the Clyde. Visitors on the tour will have the opportunity to stand on one of Scotland’s biggest stages and look out at over 500 seats and envisage what it is like to perform in such a setting. It is also a great chance to have your photo or selfie taken on the ‘Big Stage’.

There will be live music in the Bistro.

Children’s activity - Children’s arts and activities.

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The Beacon Arts Centre is proud to support local artists A Painting by Tom Johnstone

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SEPTEMBER

Goodnight Mister Tom

Islander

Main Auditorium

Gallery Suite

Thu 6 – Sat 8 Sep

£15/£10 (con)

Sun 9 Sep

2.30pm

£12/£10 (con)

7.30pm (Sat matinee 2.30pm) Thistle Theatre Company return with one of the most uplifting stories ever written.

Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad young William Beech who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse Tom Oakley.

All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned back to London by his mother.

This tale of two broken souls will appeal to children and adults alike as it celebrates the values of love and friendship.

Eilidh has never left her island. Every day is the same. Same chores, same people, same conversations. She stands on the cliffs and dreams of the Bigland over the sea. Then one day a boy from faraway is washed up on the shore – and with him, events that will change her life forever. Boldly exploring themes of war, migration and identity, Islander is a play with songs for everyone 8 years and older. Blending dramatic action, epic storytelling and a cappella song, the performers live-record and layer their voices with looping technology to create a feast for the ears and imagination. Islander is a collaboration between director Amy Draper, composer Finn Anderson and playwright Stewart Melton, produced by Helen Milne.

This amateur production of “Goodnight Mister Tom” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

Sun 9 Sep Doors Open Day

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Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

The Counterfeit Sixties

Fara

Main Auditorium

Studio

Sun 9 Sep

7.30pm

£20/£18 (con)

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!

Thu 13 Sep

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Following their debut release Cross the Line in 2016, Orcadian folk quartet FARA are touring the UK to coincide with the October 2018 release of their second album.

Comprised entirely of self-penned songs and instrumental tracks, FARA will celebrate the community which inspired them to become musicians - an album rooted in the spirit of the Orkney Isles and its people, it combines the unique Orkney fiddle tradition with contemporary and original songs and tunes.

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SEPTEMBER

Scott Gibson: Anywhere But Here

McLuckie’s Line

Studio

Studio

Sat 15 Sep

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Scott was just 16 when he first set off on a voyage of self-discovery. His destination?

Kavos, obviously. Where else?

Gibson takes you on an odyssey charting the choppy waters of youth in a blisteringly funny hour about the escapism and hedonism of travel. A story about friendship, love, pool parties, travel insurance and the Greek third-choice goalie.

Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2016.

The Mirror The Guardian

Sun 16 Sep

7.30pm

£12/£10 (con)

A raw, hard hitting and hilarious monologue that explores serious subjects but is packed with humour: crazy actresses, nosy neighbours, reprobate mates, a wee wren in a housing scheme, a Spanish speaking horse and a gun toting Elvis impersonating bookmaker.

An unforgettable whirlwind, fast, laugh out loud tour de force performance by one of Scotland’s most talented performers. “..stories that have an energy and poetry that are funny, angry and elegiac… “ The Scotsman

The Herald

“Martin Docherty is tremendous as the bold Larry”

The List

Daily Record

Broadway Baby

“The lyrical, yet profane writing is a joy” The List McLuckie’s Line is supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund.

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Blowin’ In The Wind:

Tetra-Decathalon

Songs of Peace, Protest & Love

Studio

Wed 19 Sep

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8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Having never set foot on a running track in her life, Lauren Hendry decided to sign up for the Tetra-Decathlon, a gruelling 14-event track and field competition. This audacious solo show charts Lauren’s journey as she trains for and competes in this most taxing of sporting events, whilst asking pertinent questions about the psychology of sport and what drives us to compete.

Supported by Festival 2018, the cultural programme of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, Creative Scotland and Tron Theatre.

Thu 20 Sep

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Join us as we take you back to the era of PEACE , PROTEST & LOVE with uniquely arranged classic songs such as ‘Mr Tambourine Man’, ‘Imagine’, ‘The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’,‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘All You Need Is Love’ and many more.

Combining the vocal harmonies of Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson, 16 instruments between them and outstanding musicianship, they perform an uplifting and inspiring show to give you a fabulous evening of unforgettable music. When Dylan, Baez and friends sang their songs of peace, protest & love, “times certainly were achangin’.”

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SEPTEMBER

Blake: The Anniversary Tour Main Auditorium

Fri 21 Sep

7.30pm

£23/£21 (con)

Brit-Award-winning vocal trio Blake return in 2018 with a special UK tour, celebrating 10 years together. The show features songs from their brand-new 10th anniversary album including Elgar’s “Nimrod”, The Beatles “Here There and Everywhere”, “Somewhere” from West Side Story & the classic “Caruso”, along with all the band’s popular anthems in powerful three-part harmony.

Enjoy a spectacular show with video projections, emotive lighting & the boys’ famously off-piste banter. With over 600

VIP TICKETS £42

concerts performed in the UK alone, along with more than 150 TV appearances worldwide (including Graham Norton, The One Show & Strictly Come Dancing) Blake continue to thrill audiences young & old all over the globe; don’t miss them as they celebrate a decade of singing.

VIP tickets include reserved front 2 rows seats, and a pre-show Meet & Greet with Blake at 7pm; a chance to share a glass of wine and have a chat to the group before the show starts.

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Nests by Xana Marwick Studio

Sat 22 Sep

£12/£10 (con)

Frozen Charlotte & Stadium Rock present NESTS written by “remarkable” (Scotsman) Xana Marwick

Showaddywaddy

‘You’ve chosen to take yourself away from things but me, I’m invisible.’

Main Auditorium

Sat 22 Sep

8pm

7.30pm

£21 (con)

“The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits such as Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.

So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’…

‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

A frightened, starving boy and his only friend, a crow, encounter a man on the edge of society trying to forget his past. Their meeting begins a surreal journey where magical realism meets real-life media broadcast on life in present day UK. NESTS is a contemporary tale for Scotland’s Year of Young People that questions how our society treats the young and vulnerable.

It questions the stories we tell ourselves and the impact we all have on each other.

Each of us should have someone looking out for us. Each of us should have someone who takes responsibility for us. Each of us should have someone who loves us. But do we?

For audiences of adults and young people over the age of 12.

Image by Mihaela Bodlovic

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Northern Flyway

Songwriters Uncovered

Studio

Studio

Tue 25 Sep

8pm

£15/£13 (con)

A musical journey exploring the connection between people and birds, Northern Flyway delves into the ecology, folklore and symbolism of birds and birdsong, offering an intense and visceral audio-visual experience, set against a lush evocative skyscape of bird images.

Inge Thomson and Jenny Sturgeon are joined by singer and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow) and phenomenal vocal sculptor Jason Singh. Together they draw on the extensive field recordings of musician, composer and birdsong expert Magnus Robb, creating a multi dimensional and magically immersive performance, combining vocal and instrumental composition with sonic experimentation into the nature and rhythms of birdsong.

Resonating throughout the piece are themes of migration, both human and avian, the cyclical nature of the seasons and humanity’s relationship with nature.

Thu 27 Sep & 8 Nov

7pm

£8/£6 (con)

SongWriters Uncovered Series (endorsed by James Grant of Love & Money) makes a welcome return to the Beacon with another amazing wealth of local songwriting and performing talent who will play four concerts over the year – spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Thu 27th Sep • Jan Harper • Joe McMahon • Lynette Beaton • Mattie Collins

• John P Morgan • Rebekah Kirk • Shelagh McKay Jones

Thu 8th Nov • Alison McNeill • Chloe Simpson • David Halliday • Fiona McNeill

• Gram Allan • Tom Kater • Shelagh McKay Jones

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Milton Jones & Friends Main Auditorium

Sat 29 Sep

8pm

£22.50/£20 (con)

A top night of comedy is coming to the Beacon! Headlining the show is the messy haired master of the one liner, Milton Jones!

A regular feature on our TV screens, Milton has appeared on Live at the Apollo and is a regular panellist on Mock the Week.

Milton is one of the country’s most successful touring comedians. His unique style of comedy has audiences in stitches causing laughter just as loud as his shirts!

“No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride” The Guardian Milton will be joined on the night by four top Scottish comedians Gareth Waugh, Graham Mackie, Jay Lafferty and Stephen Buchanan.

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OCTOBER

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Back To Bacharach

Studio

Main Auditorium

Wed 3 - Sat 6 Oct

7.30pm £12/£10 (con)

A Kayos Youth Theatre production Winner of Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences with effortless wit and humour. Featuring a fastpaced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

Six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious, touching stories from their lives, the tweens spell their way through hoping to never hear the soul-crushing “ding” that signals a mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

Thu 4 Oct

7.30pm

£22/£20 (con)

Back to Bacharach are proud to present The Very Best of Burt Bacharach celebrating The Hitmaker behind one of the greatest American songbooks of the 20th Century.

Travel back with us and be dazzled by a non-stop parade of classic hits such as What’s New Pussycat?, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head & many more.

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Twist & Shout

A Celebration of John Denver

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Fri 5 Oct

7.30pm

£22/£21 (con)

Twist & Shout this was the Sixties! We were there from the very first note to the last... an incredible fun packed night of sensational singing and dancing!

Twist & Shout the greatest musical era of the 20th century comes alive with a nostalgic and fun packed musical journey through the sights and sounds of the swinging 60s.

When skirts got shorter and hair got longer!

Sing and dance along with a cast of leading performers to the music of The Beatles, Hermans Hermits., Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more!

Sat 6 Oct

7.30pm

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£18/£16 (con)

We invite you to pay homage to one of the most prolific artists of the 20th Century.

‘A Celebration of John Denver’ will take you on a magical journey through the musical career of John Denver, featuring popular hits such as ‘Annie’s Song’, ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’, ‘Rocky Mountain High’ and title track ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’.

Join us to celebrate the life of John Denver and sing along to his most memorable hits performed by the renowned Wayne Denton and his talented musicians with AV footage throughout.

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OCTOBER

Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

Alastair MacDonald

Imar

Studio

Studio

Sun 7 Oct

3pm

£12/£10 (con)

Fri 12 Oct

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

The legendary folkie makes his long-awaited return after his sold out shows in 2013 and 2014.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners in 2018, Irish/Manx quintet Ímar are amongst Glasgow’s hottest folk property.

From Scottish historical ballad to a music hall ditty to a vibrant American gospel song to anti-war, pro-humanity numbers, delivered in his inimitable warm, infectious and engaging style, a not-to-be-missed uplifting, humorous, thought-provoking and participative afternoon awaits.

With a line-up featuring members of Mànran, RURA, Talisk and Barrule, and a heavy-weight collective haul of top prizes – including the 2016 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, nine All-Ireland and eight AllBritain titles – the group’s formation embodies a personal reconnection with its members’ formative years, dating back long before their recent camaraderie around Glasgow’s justly celebrated session scene.

Pre-Theatre

Join us in the Beacon Bistro before the show with a pre-theatre meal.

To make a reservation call 01475 551622

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The Dolls Dragged Up Main Auditorium

Thu 11 – Sat 13 Oct

Thu 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

£25

THEY’RE BACK! The tan has barely faded from Will the gallus gals be able to keep up Agnes and Sadie’s thick skin and they’re in with who’s who? Will long brewing family trouble again, and left lip-synching for their lives. resentments be resolved? Will The Dolls solve the mystery of the missing dug and Missing money, an unlucky handbag and most importantly, will their dormant 1980’s nutcase gangsters are just a few of the disasters disco dancing skills save them from The they’ll have to dodge as the Dolls are dragged McKray twins, Scotland’s fruitiest, nuttiest through a glittering underworld filled with gangsters? rivalries, rhinestones and rammies on a camp, crazy, gusset drenching adventure of queen Bring yer pals, get yer clitoris allsorts at the sized proportions! ready and join THE DOLLS in DRAGGED UP! Mistaken identities and secret disguises abound in this highly anticipated sequel.

Not for the fainthearted or the weans under 16.

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Robert Florence is Biscuity Boyle: My Bastart Life Studio

Sat 13 Oct

8pm

ÂŁ16

Character comedy from the co-writer and star of the hit BBC Scotland sketch show Burnistoun.

Burnistoun’s favourite son Biscuity Boyle has left behind the Burnistoun Community Centre Circuit to tour the length and breadth of Scotland with his debut solo show. Athlete, raconteur, disco dancer - Biscuity Boyle has done it all, and he is ready to share stories from his bastart life - if he lives long enough to tell them. Love, sex, death - nothing is off the page for the elder statesman of Scottish comedy.

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Evergreen: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand

Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Sun 14 Oct

7.30pm

£16/£14 (con)

The legendary Barbra Streisand is the highestselling female recording artist in history and, in this brand new show, Alyson Orr presents a tribute to Barbra featuring her best loved songs including Evergreen, Don’t Rain On My Parade, Woman In Love, The Way We Were and many more.

Alyson, with her band of top-class musicians, will take you on a musical journey through Barbra’s celebrated career, producing a heartfelt tribute to the finest female vocalist of all time.

“Alyson Orr’s singing is impeccable” The List “Alyson Orr IS Barbra Streisand” The Scotsman

Tue 16 Oct

7.30pm

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£18.50/£16.50 (con)

“Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug” Sir David Attenborough The evening promises behind the scenes stories for all the family, with highlights from the most challenging assignments of his 35 years filming wildlife in the remotest places on earth. What’s scarier, snow leopards or leopard seals? How do you get close to the biggest fish in the sea? Is it true your eyeballs freeze at minus 50?

This new presentation traces Doug’s personal journey too, as he discusses how he’s seen pollution and climate change affect the natural world.

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OCTOBER

Beyond The Barricade

Craig Hill: C’mon The Lads!

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Thu 18 Oct

7.30pm

£23.50/£22 (con)

The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables.

Beyond The Barricade delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End including a stunning finale from Les Mis. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss ( Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals. To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed.

Fri 19 Oct

7.30pm

£14.50/£12.50 (con)

This show is soooooo not about fit-baws!

Jockstrap yourself in for a “Balls-out”funny night of no-holds-barred comedy – it’s all gonna kick off!

Hot on the heels of his latest sell-out tour, our very favourite Kilted Comedian shoots back to the Beacon Arts Centre and scores with a night full of fun – remember to book early!

‘Flat-out hilarious… I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard… There isn’t anyone better at working a crowd… the audience was in absolute paroxysms of laughter…

Genuinely funny.’

Mirror

Pre-Theatre

Join us in the Beacon Bistro before the show with a pre-theatre meal.

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Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story Main Auditorium

Sat 20 Oct

7.30pm

£22

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar! The show includes all the massive hits like, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, and Tonight’s The Night.

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OCTOBER

Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

Shackleton’s Carpenter

Claire Hastings

Studio

Studio

Sat 20 Oct

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Written By Gail Louw and Starring Malcolm Rennie, Shackleton’s Carpenter tells the story of Shackleton’s Endurance which sank in Antarctica, leaving 28 men stranded.

The carpenter, Port Glasgow born Harry McNish, played a vital role in saving them.

He also defied Shackleton, so was never awarded the Polar Medal. Now, ill and destitute, he challenges the Boss on the dockside. Can he lay his ghosts to rest?

90 minutes of riveting storytelling…

Surrey Advertiser

Sun 21 Oct

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Claire Hastings is a folksinger/songwriter based in Glasgow. Since winning BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015, Claire’s career has gone from strength to strength. Performance highlights include singing with Lulu, Jamie Cullum, and Deacon Blue at BBC Music Day, and taking centre stage for BBC Proms in the Park with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

An honours graduate of the Scottish Music degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Claire specialised in Scots Song with expert tuition from Gordeanna McCulloch (The Clutha) and Rod Paterson (Jock Tamson’s Bairns). Since graduating in 2011, Claire has travelled the world with her ukulele and has featured in many festival line ups.

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Celtic Legends:

Chris Sutton & John Hartson Main Auditorium

Mon 22 Oct

8pm

£45 VIP/£27.50

A night with two Celtic legends in one room!

Chris Sutton and John Hartson, now pundits for BT Sport, are at the Beacon to discuss their playing careers at the top level and in particular, their time in the Hoops during an epic era.

TICKETS

£45 Premium seating within the auditorium Meet & Greet Photo opportunity LIMITED AVAILABILITY SO BOOK EARLY!

There will be unedited stories about matches, managers and moments and the language will be ‘locker room’ so be prepared!

The evening will be compered by Greenock writer and broadcaster Gerry McDade.

VIP tickets include premium seating within the auditorium, meet & greet and a photo opportunity.

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OCTOBER

Charlie Landsborough in Concert

Manpower

Main Auditorium

Studio

Tue 23 Oct

7.30pm

£23.50

Charlie is generally recognised and categorised as a country singer, however, as his fans will tell you, country music is only one part of his live shows and music catalogue.

Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ & ‘International Country Album’ Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame - a wonderful achievement for any artist.

Join us for a memorable evening of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems with the immensely talented Charlie Landsborough.

Wed 24 Oct

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Did you think it would be easy? Did you think it would be fair? Silent battles of power drive a politically complex commentary on Britain’s working men over the last 40 years as a British man and an Eastern European woman share the stage. Music, wood and vinyl create a picture of Britain today and how it came to this.

Total Theatre Award winners Two Destination Language take you on a romp through men, expectations, work and economics in the years since Britain voted to be a part of Europe.

Image by Alex Brenner

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Auld Hat, New Heids

The Macbeths

Studio

Studio

Thur 25 Oct

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Auld Hat New Heids – four of Scotland’s top folk singers and musicians recreate the fabulous fun days of the 1960s and 70s on the Scottish Folk scene with a performance at Beacon Arts Centre.

Come and sing along and enjoy a nostalgic trip back to the early days of folk clubs.

“Scottish songs that we all know but are now seldom heard will have you singing your heart out…”

Pete Clark (fiddle), Gregor Lowrey (accordion), Fraser Bruce (vocal) and Ian Bruce (vocal, guitar, mandolin).

Photo design by Ian Bruce

Sat 27 Oct

2.30pm & 8pm

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£12/£10 (con)

Citizens Theatre presents ‘O full of scorpions is my mind, dear wife’.

At the heart of Shakespeare’s darkest play is a disintegrating marriage. This new adaptation, using a radically cut version of the text, focuses on the destructive relationship between the ambitious couple. First performed in Glasgow in 2017, this brutal and intense production by the Citizens Theatre’s Artistic Director Dominic Hill tells the Bard’s famous story in a powerfully concentrated 70 minutes.

Image by Alex Brady

Galoshans will return in 2018 to bring creativity and spectacle to the streets of Inverclyde for the fourth year. Keep an eye out for creative activities and events around the town celebrating Inverclyde’s unique Hallowe’en heritage.

Check Rig Arts & our Facebook for Galoshans 2018 updates.

Theatre Parade Film Fancy Dress Live Music Local Artists Street Performance

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OCTOBER

The Matt Munro Story

Scottish Youth Poetry Slam Final 2018

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Sun 28 Oct

7.30pm

£22.50

Celebrating the life and music of the legendary Matt Monro.

The Matt Monro Story is an inspired and unforgettable show. A unique evening of music, warmth and love, keeping the memory of his music alive.

From Born Free to Walk Away to Portrait of My Love be prepared to be transported in time by this tribute to one of Britain’s most popular and endearing singers named the Singer’s Singer by his peers. The show is further enhanced by both audio vision and narration.

Wed 31 Oct

12noon - 1.30pm

FREE

Young people from across the country compete for the title of Scottish Youth Poetry Slam Master 2018. The slam is a fast paced, good natured, poetry competition not unlike Flyting, which was a form of poetic verbal duelling and entertainment in Scottish courts between the 5th and 16th century. The young people are joined by guest band The Vegan Leather. Supported by Big Lottery, Event Scotland and part of the Year of Young People 2018.

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ideas

Who do you want to see at Beacon Arts Centre?

What classes and workshops do you want to attend?

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NOVEMBER

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Rolling Back The Years

Coppélia

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Thu 1 Nov

2.30pm & 7pm

£17/£15 (con)

Come and join the cast of Rolling Back The Years as they take you on a roller coaster ride of music, dance and laughter through the 1950s, 60s, 70s and more.

One of the biggest shows of its kind in the UK, this spectacular show is starring West End and international vocalists supported by the stunning Timeless Showgirls. Beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade, add to that a touch of comedy, fabulous harmonies and over 160 dazzling costumes. This high energy show is one not to be missed!

Fri 2 – Sat 3 Nov

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7.30pm

25

£14/£12 (con)

Alba Ballet returns to the Beacon with their latest production of the popular classical Ballet - Coppélia.

Following on from previous productions of The Nutcracker in 2014 and Cinderella in 2016, Coppélia is poised to be Alba Ballets biggest production to date.

Coppélia is a light hearted ballet. Franz a village youth becomes infatuated with a life size dancing doll created by Dr. Coppélius, upsetting his true heart’s desire Swanhilda.

Alba Ballet will create the story which eventually sees Swanhilda show Franz the folly of his ways and saved him from an untimely end at the hands of Dr. Coppélius.

Coppélia is suitable for all ages and is a must see for all Classical Ballet followers.

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NOVEMBER

Love, Death & Destiny

PUFFIN

Studio

Gallery Suite

Fri 2 - Sat 3 Nov

8pm

£15/£13 (con)

Thu 8 Nov

1.30pm

PRIMAVOCE presents

By Snap Elastic

Three great operatic love affairs between TOSCA the passionate opera singer and her lover the artist MARIO CAVARADOSSI, OTELLO the Moorish warrior and hero and his bride DESDEMONA and the forbidden love of AIDA the enslaved Ethiopian princess and RADAMES leader of the Egyptian army. Their weaknesses exploited by dark forces leading to their deaths.

Independent Arts Projects in association with Platform.

A script by Scottish writer Carlotta Thomson creates a compelling tale narrated by renowned Scottish Actor Jimmy Chisholm. With multi-media visuals, set and costume by Annette Gillies (designer of BAFTA Award winning TV series) and a soundscape by digital composer Tony Morris, this is a night out at the opera you won’t want to miss.

International opera singers Christina Dunwoodie and William Turner have sung extensively on the operatic stage in the UK and Europe. Their careers in concert and oratorio have taken them throughout Europe, the UK, Russia, UAE and South America. Music Director Julia Strehle-Lynch is one of the busiest accompanists in the country with a concert career that has taken her to London, Tokyo, Geneva and Germany.

£8

Why do clouds multiply in inexplicable ways?

Why do sand eels just disappear from the sea?

In an uncertain world, a girl meets a puffin and a puffin meets a girl. This is the story of a girl and her friendship with a puffin. Through their friendship they learn how to deal with change, even climate change.

Using music and movement Puffin explores our relationships with and our responsibilities to each other, wildlife and the world around us.

A classic ‘girl meets puffin’ story for everyone 7+.

Image by Brian Hartley

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9 To 5: The Musical

Decline

Main Auditorium

Studio

Thu 8 - Sat 10 Nov

£18/£16 (con)*

7.30pm (Sat matinee 2.30pm)

12+

Greenock Light Opera Club presents 9 to 5 The Musical, with music & lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged”, the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.

Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk *Please note that concession only available Thursday evening & Saturday matinee.

Fri 9 Nov

7.30pm

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£7.50/£5 (con)

Decline is a dynamic relationship, instantly and continuously transforming, told through the bodies of three distinct performers.

This collaboration is a meditation on things that draw us together and those that fall away using the distinct voices of dance and live music with collaborative lighting by Sam Burnley. Chivas/Reid/Smekot.

Image by Monika Smekot

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NOVEMBER

Remembering Blossom Dearie

Greenock Gang Show 2018

Studio

Main Auditorium

Sat 10 Nov

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

Tue 13 – Thu 15 Nov Fri 16 – Sat 17 Nov

Acclaimed London-based singer Zoe Francis and her great trio led by multi award-winning guitar legend Jim Mullen revisit the repertoire of legendary American singer-pianist Blossom Dearie.

Expect smart, stylish iconic songs including Peel me a Grape, I’m Hip and My Attorney Bernie delivered with clarity, wit and swinging, bluesy accompaniment.

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7.15pm 7.15pm

Sat 17 Nov matinee 2.15pm (*family ticket 2 adults + 2 kids)

£10 £13 £9/£28*

Greenock Gang Show has provided a great night of music, fun and even tears to the many thousands who have attended since it began in 1942.

The show is looked forward to by many who return every two years, keen to see and, hear new songs and sketches worthy of much bigger audiences.

Public On Sale Date 27 Sep

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Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

Language is Where the People Are

Rura

Gallery Suite

Studio

W.S. Graham at 100

Sat 17 Nov

7.30pm

£12/£10 (con)

The Estate of W.S. Graham presents Language is Where the People Are A journey through the life and work of Greenock-born poet W.S. Graham, featuring readings from some of Scotland’s most acclaimed poets, recently discovered audio and video, and soundscapes by composer Gerry Diver.

MC Jim Carruth will be joined by Rachael Boast, Robert Crawford, Kathleen Jamie and Marion McCready. W.N. Herbert will present a talk, ‘Seven Words for Sydney Graham’, and the winners of the Scottish Youth Poetry Slam 2018 and the Inverclyde Schools Poetry Competition will showcase their poems.

Part of the centenary project ‘Language is Where the People Are’, supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

Sun 18 Nov

8pm

£12/£10 (con)

“One of the most exciting bands on the Scottish folk scene” (Songlines) RURA are a multi award-winning act, and one of Scotland’s most sought-after folk-based bands.

With three heralded albums - most recently, 2018’s lauded In Praise of Home - and extensive international touring, RURA are one of Scotland’s most powerful groups. Their exquisitely rugged yet refined blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, flute, bodhran, guitar and voice has won a devoted following in many corners of the globe, amongst audiences and critics alike.

The group’s fire first ignited in 2010, as awardwinners at Glasgow’s world-renowned Celtic Connections festival, where they have now appeared on a remarkable seven occasions – taking just one year off from their formative award win. Their media profile is similarly huge, with numerous national radio and television appearances, including BBC1’s Hogmanay Live, broadcast live to the world over New Year 2016/2017 from Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket.

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NOVEMBER

Unbecoming

Magic of Motown

Studio

Main Auditorium

Wed 21 Nov

7.30pm

£7.50/£5 (con)

An intimate portrait of a woman fragmented.

Distorted by expectation, by obligation, by desire. A hall of mirrors. Under it all, who is she? Unbecoming is an invitation to a private world, a unique and delicate space where pretence slips away. A solo performance, written and performed by Anna Porubcansky of Company of Wolves, that is part theatre and part music gig.

Image by Graeme MacDonald

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Thu 22 Nov

7.30pm

£27/£25 (con)

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more.

This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain,Signed Sealed Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more.

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Breabach

Main Auditorium

Studio

8pm

18+

£15

Due to phenomenal demand, Gary Faulds’ 2018 tour is being extended! It’s been an incredible five years for Gary selling out shows all over the country and getting amazing hits on his Facebook Live videos.

Listen, enough sales jargon, it’s Gary here.

I am currently hungover and trying to make masel sound amazing, but really I am one fart away from a nappy!

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Beacon supports Scottish Trad Arts

Gary Faulds Live

Fri 23 Nov

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Sun 25 Nov

8pm

£14/£12 (con)

Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ‘Best Folk Band 2012’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the 2011 & 2014 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish fivepiece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and influential bands.

Please buy tickets so I can sell this out and send my family to Craig Tara while I take a cruise.

I look forward to sharing an incredible night with you all at the Beacon.

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DECEMBER

C!ing S"n Legends of American Country It’s A Wonderful Life

12 January 2019 Dirty Dusting

Studio

Thu 13 - Sat 22 Dec

£14/£13 (con)

7.30pm (2.30pm matinee on 15, 21 & 22 Dec) Brought to you by No Nonsense Productions in association with Beacon Arts Centre.

Back by popular demand, for the seventh consecutive year. The story of the most inspirational film of all time. The heart-warming American family classic. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is brought to the stage in a Live Radio Play.

Performed as a 1940s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Six actors play 1940s radio actors, who in turn portray ALL the characters of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.

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18 January 2019 Menopause The Musical

1 & 2 March 2019 Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much

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EXHIBITIONS

130th Anniversary of Greenock Camera Club

From The Port To The Bridge

1 Sept – 16 Sep

1 Oct – 29 Oct

FREE Entry

A celebration of 130 years of the Greenock Camera Club, the exhibition shows how photography has changed from the days of darkroom printing to the digital photography we enjoy today with landscapes, people, nature, sport and local scenes.

FREE Entry

A retrospective exhibition of the work of Port Glasgow-born electronic music pioneers Thomas Leer and the late Robert Rental, two of Scotland’s finest, but perhaps less well-known, musicians brought to Beacon Arts Centre by Simon Dell.

Thomas and Robert’s ground-breaking music and approach helped create the template for an explosion of independent post-punk releases and the synth-pop boom of the early 1980s.

Special evening of electronic music on 12 Oct (DJ JD Twitch, Security, hausfrau & DJ Loraine Williams.)

Image by Peter Christopherson, courtesy Mute Records

WS Graham Centenary Exhibition 30 Oct – 13 Nov

FREE Entry

Work by The Nightfishers. This exhibition will highlight work produced 2018 inspired by the poetry of poet W S Graham, who was born in Greenock 100 years ago. The works have been produced as the result of workshops staged by local artists Alec Galloway, Kate McAllen and Martyn McKenzie and will feature stained glass, watercolour painting and mixed media creations.

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Photography Exhibition

by Louis Pastore

I Welcome: An Amnesty International and Magnum Photos Exhibition

14 Nov – 9 Dec

10 Dec – 19 Jan

FREE Entry

Inverclyde photographer, Louie Pastore, takes us on a photographic journey around the last remaining shipyard on the Lower Clyde, Ferguson Shipyard, documenting the old buildings before they were demolished to.

The images inspired him to recreate a new series of photographs based on stories he heard from former shipyard workers.

FREE Entry

This photographic exhibition features refugee crises past & present, bringing together 70 years of Magnum Photos and Amnesty International’s work.

Putting a human face to the statistics and news stories, the photographs illustrate the reasons many are forced to flee, the journeys they face and for some, the end point of safety; for some this is the west of Scotland.

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COMMUNITY

Community - Take Part Beacon Dance Beacon Dance has an experienced team of professional dance teachers who specialise in dance technique, choreography and performance skills. Beacon Dance is exciting, innovative, fun and accessible to all. We have both Adult and Children’s classes. Try your first class for FREE.

Classes run: Mon 20 Aug – Thu 25 Oct (Block booking of 10 weeks - £50) Mon 5 Nov – Thu 13 Dec (Block booking of 6 weeks - £30)

For children and young people

Junior Ballet (4-11 years) Wed 6pm - 7pm Young Groovers (6-10 years) Mon 6.30pm - 7.30pm Junior Youth Dance Company (11-13 years) Mon 5pm - 6.30pm Beacon Youth Dance Company (14-21 years) Thu 5pm - 7pm Beacon Youth Dance Company & Junior Youth Dance Company are creatively adventurous with a strong focus on performance and contemporary dance technique. Company members get a chance to learn exciting new performance skills, expand their choreographic talents and have fun meeting and performing with other young people. It provides a fantastic training opportunity for those who are considering an education in dance. Places are limited, therefore, all interested participants will be asked to audition.

For adults

Adult Contemporary Dance Mon 6.30pm - 7.30pm | £5 per week Platinum Project Mon 10am -11am | £2 per week A fun class that draws upon a range of different dance techniques to help maintain co-ordination, mobility, balance and physical stability as well as keeping our brains alert! This class treats dance as a celebration, bringing people together, making them smile and laugh out loud.

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Learn to Meditate

All participants are encouraged to use their imagination, share ideas, tell real life stories and then make them come alive on stage!

With Kelsang Drolkar

Classes run every Saturday from: 18 Aug – 13 Oct (Block booking of 9 weeks)

Classes every Monday from: 27 Aug - 1 Oct 12.30pm - 1.30pm

27 Oct – 8 Dec (Block booking of 7 weeks) 18 Aug – 13 Oct P1 - P2

10am - 10.45am

£49.50

P3 - P7

10.45am - 12.45pm

£63

S1+

1.15pm - 3.15pm

£63

Karen Bryson Pilates

27 Oct – 8 Dec P1 - P2

10am - 10.45am

£38.50

Classes every Monday:

P3 - P7

10.45am - 12.45pm

£49

10am - 11.10am (Intermediate)

S1+

1.15pm - 3.15pm

£49

11.15am - 12.25pm (General)

For further information please contact info@beaconartscentre.co.uk

12.30pm - 1.40pm (Beginners / Improvers)

Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland Every Tuesday from the 4 Sep – 4 Dec 1pm – 3.15pm The Dance for Parkinson’s Scotland programme has been generously supported by Dance Base, Scottish Ballet, The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Parkinson’s UK. We are also thankful for the support we have received from; The Rayne Foundation, RS MacDonald Charitable Trust, Cairn Energy, the Elizabeth Frankland Moore & Star Foundation, J & JR Wilson Charitable Trust, WG Edwards Charitable Trust, Cruden Foundation, Barrack Charitable Trust and Mrs Gladys Row Fogo Charitable Trust.

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Information Terms and Conditions

Groups

Full conditions of ticket sales are available at our Box Office and on our website. Please note that we operate a strict no refunds policy.

At certain performances, we offer 1 free ticket with every 10 purchased.

Concessions Concession rates are available on many performances and apply to the following groups: • children (under 16 or over 16 in full time education) • Young Scot cardholders and students • senior citizens • those in receipt of jobseekers allowance, disability living allowance, personal independence payment and employment and support allowance recipients • disabled patrons • members of Equity, BECTU, the Scottish Society of Play-wrights and the Musicians’ Union.

Carers & Assisted Companion tickets are available.

Proof of entitlement must be shown when collecting your tickets.

Access Register We have a free Access Requirement Register (ARR) in order to improve our service to you.

The information you provide for the Register will help us to find the best available seats for you quickly and easily and having this information on file will also save time when you book in future.

You can join the Access Requirement Register by filling in a form which is available from the Box Office or on our website Beacon Arts Centre.

Please note free Personal Assistant (essential carer) tickets will only be available to those on the Access Requirement Register, although it is not a requirement for you to join the Access Requirement Register in order to book tickets.

Booking Fee We charge a £2.20 online booking fee which goes towards our processing costs. Fees are waived for tickets that are purchased in person or over the phone

Lost Tickets Lost tickets can be reprinted for 50p per ticket on the day of the performance.

Booking Tickets Online: beaconartscentre.co.uk Telephone: 01475 723723/option 1 In Person: Beacon Arts Centre, Custom House Quay, Greenock, PA15 1HJ

Family Friendly Our Bar + Kitchen provides high chairs and bottle warming facilities. We are breastfeeding friendly. There are baby-changing facilities for both men and women to use.

Disability Friendly Beacon Arts Centre is fully accessible with wheelchair spaces, stair lifts and an induction loop. Our staff are fully trained to help.

Environmentally Friendly We aim to be as green as possible and are proud to use fully compostable plastic cups and paper straws. We recycle and are working to reduce our energy use.

Wi-Fi We have FREE Wi-Fi throughout the building.

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How to get here The Beacon is situated on Custom House Quay, opposite the Custom House, and is within easy reach of Greenock town centre and close to all public transport links.

By road The Beacon is just off the A8 behind Greenock Police Station. Turn into Brymner Street at the Police Station and then turn right into Custom House Place.

By train The local train station is Greenock Central and is only 500 metres away with a frequent service on the Glasgow Central/Gourock line. Journey times from Glasgow are approximately 30 or 40 minutes and currently run until 11.00pm (an hour earlier on Sundays). Check scotrail.co.uk for a list of times.

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Events at a glance September Sat 1 Sun 16 Sep Thu 6 Sat 8 Sep

Exhibition

130th Anniversary of Greenock Camera Club

P36

Theatre

Goodnight Mister Tom

P4

Sun 9 Sep

Theatre

Islander

P4

Sun 9 Sep

Music

The Counterfeit Sixties

P5

Thu 13 Sep

Music

Fara

P5

Sat 15 Sep

Comedy

Scott Gibson: Anywhere But Here

P6

Sun 16 Sep

Theatre

McLuckie’s Line

P6

Wed 19 Sep

Theatre

Tetra-Decathalon

P7

Thu 20 Sep

Music

Blowin’ In The Wind: Songs of Peace, Protest & Love

P7

Fri 21 Sep

Music

Blake: The Anniversary Tour

P8

Sat 22 Sep

Music

Showaddywaddy

P9

Sat 22 Sep

Theatre

Nests by Xana Marwick

P9

Tue 25 Sep

Music

Northern Flyway

P10

Thu 27 Sep

Music

Songwriters Uncovered

P10

Sat 29 Sep

Comedy

Milton Jones & Friends

P11

Mon 1 Mon 29 Oct Wed 3 Sat 6 Oct

Exhibition

From The Port To The Bridge

P36

Theatre

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

P12

Thu 4 Oct

Music

Back To Bacharach

P12

Fri 5 Oct

Music

Twist & Shout

P13

Sat 6 Oct

Music

A Celebration of John Denver

P13

Sun 7 Oct

Music

Alastair MacDonald

P14

Fri 12 Oct

Music

Imar

P14

Thu 11 Sat 13 Oct

Comedy

The Dolls Dragged Up

P15

Sat 13 Oct

Comedy

Robert Florence is Biscuity Boyle: My Bastart Life

P16

Sun 14 Oct

Music

Evergreen: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand

P17

Tue 16 Oct

Talk

Doug Allan: Wild Images, Wild Life

P17

Thu 18 Oct

Theatre

Beyond The Barricade

P18

Fri 19 Oct

Comedy

Craig Hill: C’mon The Lads!

P18

Sat 20 Oct

Music

Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story

P19

Sat 20 Oct

Theatre

Shackleton’s Carpenter

P20

October

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Sun 21 Oct

Music

Claire Hastings

P20

Mon 22 Oct

Talk

Celtic Legends: Chris Sutton & John Hartson

P21

Tue 23 Oct

Music

Charlie Landsborough in Concert

P22

Wed 24 Oct

Theatre

Manpower

P22

Thur 25 Oct

Music

Auld Hat, New Heids

P23

Sat 27 Oct

Theatre

The Macbeths

P23

Sun 28 Oct

Music

The Matt Munro Story

P24

Tue 30 Sun 13 Oct

Exhibition

W.S. Graham Exhibition

P36

Wed 31 Oct

Theatre

Scottish Youth Poetry Slam

P24

Thu 1 Nov

Music

Rolling Back The Years

P25

Fri 2 - Sat 3 Nov

Ballet

Coppélia

P25

Fri 2 - Sat 3 Nov

Opera

Love, Death & Destiny

P26

Thu 8 Nov

Theatre

Puffin

P26

Thu 8 - Sat 10 Nov

Theatre

9 To 5: The Musical

P27

Thu 8 Nov

Music

Songwriters Uncovered Series

P10

Fri 9 Nov

Dance

Decline

P27

Sat 10 Nov

Music

Remembering Blossom Dearie

P28

Tue 13 - Sat 17 Nov Variety

Greenock Gang Show 2018

P28

Sat 17 Nov

Talk

Language is Where the People Are

P29

Wed 14 Nov Sun 9 Dec

Exhibition

The Last Yard Photography Exhibition by Louis Pastore

P37

Sun 18 Nov

Music

Rura

P29

Wed 21 Nov

Dance

Unbecoming

P30

Thu 22 Nov

Music

Magic of Motown

P30

Fri 23 Nov

Comedy

Gary Faulds Live

P31

Sun 25 Nov

Music

Breabach

P31

Thu 29 Nov Sat 1 Dec

Theatre

Aladdin

P33

Exhibition

Inverclyde Amnesty Support Group

P37

Theatre

Sleeping Beauty

P34

Theatre

It’s A Wonderful Life

P32

November

December Mon 10 Dec Sat 19 Jan Fri 7 Mon 31 Dec Thu 13 Sat 22 Dec

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