August-December 2025

August-December 2025

EVENTS AT A GLANCE DATE/S Aug-Dec

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Info & Access MAIN HOUSE Thu 31 Jul Music TOSCA Fri 15 Aug Music Claymore Sat 23 Aug Tribute MACFLOYD Fri 5 Sep Comedy Scottish Comedy Collective Sat 6 Sep Theatre Up A Close Thu 11 Sep Psychic Sally Sat 13 Sep Tribute Club 80s Live Thu 18 Sep Tribute Sky Full of Stars Fri 19 Sep Theatre Man’s Best Friend Sat 20 Sep Tribute Magic of The Beatles Wed 24 Sep Music RSNO plays Mozart Thu 25 Sep Theatre The Junkie Miracles Fri 26 + Sat 27 Sep Tribute Hotel California Sun 5 Oct Dance The Nutcracker Wed 8 Oct Comedy Su Pollard Sat 11 Oct Variety Queenz: Drag Me To The Disco!

Tue 14 Oct Music Dreamcoat Stars Wed 15 Oct Tribute Taylor Swift Tribute Thu 16 Oct Tribute Country Roads Fri 17 Oct Tribute Shania & Friends Sat 18 Oct Music Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Thu 23 Oct Talk Rangers Legends Fri 31 Oct Comedy Gary Meikle: Neurospicy Sat 1 Nov Music HORSE The Same Sky: 35 Years Wed 5-Sat 8 Nov Musical Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sat 15 Nov Tribute Something About George Fri 21 Nov Music Simon & Oscar Sat 22 Nov Tribute Legends of the 60s Show

STUDIO Sat 2 Aug Theatre Fri 8 + Sat 9 Aug Musical Theatre Fri 22 Aug + Sat 23 Aug Theatre Fri 12 Sep Music Sat 13 Sep Theatre Fri 19 Sep Comedy Sat 27 Sep Theatre Fri 3 Oct Music Sat 4 Oct Theatre Sun 5 Oct Theatre Thu 9 Oct Theatre Fri 10 Oct Theatre

Sat 11 Oct Theatre Fri 17 Oct Dance Fri 31 Oct Music Fri 7 + Sat 8 Nov Theatre Fri 14 + Sat 15 Nov Theatre Thu 18 – Sat 20 Dec Theatre

Para Handy; A Radio Play on Stage Into the Woods Jr Two Tribes La Dolce Vita Swing Collective The Naked Neds Scotland Made the World Cobwebs Gabriel Latchin Trio plays Gershwin Night Waking The Man Who Left The Titanic Common Tongue In the Company of Women The Mental-Pause Years Uncle Vincent Bloom Echoes of Spain Starts with a Letter Bold Girls A Christmas Carol; A Radio Play on Stage

GALLERY SUITE Sun 17 Aug Music Sat 12 Oct Music Sun 26 Oct, Sun 23 Nov, Mon 8 Dec Music

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Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes Gossamer Quartet

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Concert Series

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Welcome to the Beacon We hope our Autumn programme has lots to entice you, whether it be one of our fabulous shows and concerts, our classes and workshops for all ages, our ever-changing art exhibitions, or our relaxing café with those phenomenal views across the Clyde.

Drama is particularly prominent this season.

Among many others, join us for plays on everything from a famous liner’s first (and only) voyage (The Man Who left the Titanic), the family ties that bind (Cobwebs), renowned playwright Douglas Maxwell’s meditation on companionship (Man’s Best Friend), a clutch of dramas set in Glasgow (About Two Tribes, Up a Close: Joanna’s Story, The Naked Neds) and wartime romance (Starts with a Letter) and stories of people in recovery (The Junkie Miracles) – and the tales of Para Handy and Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed as 1950s radio plays.

Live music comes from Horse McDonald, Oscar and Simon from Ocean Colour Scene, Withered Hand and JJ Gilmour, the last two as part of Indie Inverclyde. Classical music aficonados can choose from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Dunedin Consort (in The Enchanted Snake for younger audiences), Puccini’s Tosca staged by Opera Bohemia and Crown Ballet’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

There are tributes to Pink Floyd, Coldplay, The Beatles, The Eagles, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift and George Harrison, and whole evenings dedicated to the music of the ’60s, ’80s, disco and country. And don’t forget the intimate jazz sessions in the Beacon’s Studio.

Bruce Fummey (in his hilarious take on Scottish history), neurospicy Gary Meikle, YouTube sensation Stuart Mitchell, star of stage and screen Su Pollard and A Scottish Comedy Collective will have us all in stitches, and there are one-of-a-kind evenings with Psychic Sally and four Rangers Legends.

Front Cover: Man's Best Friend, page 8

Lesley Davidson & Karen Townsend | Co-Directors

Kids and their families can look forward to visits from Dinosaur Adventure Live, Fireman Sam and Magic and Marvels with the multi-skilled Michael Jordan, and the Beacon continues to host some of Inverclyde’s fantastic local theatre companies – Greenock Players Youth Group present Into the Woods Jr and Greenock Light Opera Club perform Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical.

We host a constantly changing programme of inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions in our light and airy upstairs gallery space. Guest Curator Fraser Taylor presents a year-round programme by local, national and international artists – some exclusive to the Beacon. All exhibitions are FREE to enjoy, and our Cafe & Bar is a great meeting place for afterwards.

And last but by no means least, our fabulous in-house pantomime, Sleeping Beauty starring Jane McCarry, Mark Cox, Jimmy Chisholm, Lee Samuel and Shannon Swan. There is nothing quite like the joy of a pantomime and we are looking forward to welcoming you to Sleeping Beauty this festive season!

Beacon Arts Centre is proud to be funded and supported by

Greenock Arts Guild Ltd, trading as Beacon Arts Centre, is a company incorporated in Scotland under the Companies Acts (Company No. SC024805, VAT Registered Number 265140673, Scottish Charity Number SC003030)

Fundraising Can You Help Us Light Up Lives in Inverclyde?

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ince 1946, Beacon Arts Centre has been a cultural cornerstone for Inverclyde – a living memorial to those lost in World War II and a beacon of creativity, connection, and community. We honour that legacy every day by making the arts accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all.

We are very grateful for support from Inverclyde Council and Creative Scotland, however most of our funding comes from people like you — through ticket sales, commercial hires, and donations. Every pound you give helps us deliver inspiring performances, vital outreach programmes, and opportunities for everyone to engage with the arts.

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How You Can Make a Difference Join the Producers’ Circle

Support our artistic programme from just £15/month and become part of a passionate group helping to shape the future of the arts in Inverclyde.

Join online at beaconartscentre.co.uk/support-us/producers-circle/ or speak with Co-Director Karen Townsend: karent@beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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Add a donation when booking your tickets online or by phone. Or use the donation link at the top of our website. Every gift helps.

Take a Seat – Make It Yours

Dedicate a seat in our main auditorium — a lasting tribute to a loved one or your love of the arts. £500 one-off or pay it at £10/month for 5 years Contact Lisa McRuvie Agnew: lisa@beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

Leave a Legacy

A gift in your will ensures the Beacon continues to inspire for generations to come. Speak with Co-Director Karen Townsend: karent@beaconartscentre.co.uk

Thank You

Together we can build a brighter, more creative future for Inverclyde

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE MUSIC Opera Bohemia presents

MUSIC Claymore Music presents

Thu 31 Jul | 7:30pm Adult - £19.50 Under 18s - £7.50 Restricted view - £17.50

Fri 15 Aug | 7:30pm Adult - £25.50 Child - £20.50 Senior Citizen - £20.50 Student - £20.50

Opera Bohemia, Scotland’s professional touring company, returns to the Beacon with Puccini’s masterpiece, Tosca, a tale of love, lust and deception. Directed by Douglas Nairne and designed by Kenneth MacLeod, the drama plunges into a world of crime and passion amid the treacherous Mafia underworld. Award-winning Scottish soprano Monica McGhee leads a star cast in the iconic title role. The production is performed in a special new version for piano and solo violin and is sung in English.

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Claymore, Australia’s leading Celtic folk rock band, are known for their high-energy performances and the unique fusion of traditional Celtic melodies with the raw power of rock, delivering an unforgettable musical experience. With powerful vocals, intricate guitar work and the haunting sounds of bagpipes and fiddle, their dynamic stage presence captivates audiences. From heartfelt ballads to foot-stomping anthems, Claymore’s diverse repertoire showcases their versatility and passion. Join them at the Beacon and experience the magic of Claymore live.

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TRIBUTE Pyramid presents

COMEDY David Cuthbertson presents

Sat 23 Aug | 7:30pm Adult - £24.50 Senior Citizen - £22.50 Under 16s - £22.50

Fri 5 Sep | 8pm Standard - £18.50

MacFloyd (‘Scotland’s Pink Floyd’) return to the Beacon with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic Wish You Were Here album.

The band will perform it in its entirety, as well as other classics from the ‘Floyd’ back catalogue, in over two hours of timeless music and impressive visuals.

A Scottish Comedy Collective is back at the Beacon for another sensational night of live comedy! Stars of social media, stage and screen, JoJo Sutherland, Mark Nelson, Cubby and Graham Mackie serve up a fantastic evening of stand-up comedy.

This is your opportunity to enjoy the unique talents of these outstanding comedians in their natural habitat – live and unleashed on stage!

Suitable for ages 18+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE THEATRE The Kingsman Theatre Company presents

Sat 6 Sep | 2:30 + 7:30pm Adult - £24.50 Senior Citizen - £22.50 Student - £22.50 Under 16s - £22.50 Restricted View - £20.50 When her husband doesn’t come home one night, Joanna looks back on her life in her Partick tenement flat. She reminisces on her marriage, her children, and the wonderful times she had growing up in the mid-70s with her mum, dad and auntie Sandra, her best friend Anne Marie, the nuns and dancing up the toon to the Bay City Rollers. With sold-out performances across Scotland and recently at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre, this brilliantly written and acted play of tough love, hope and laughter is full of nostalgia, poignancy, fun and pure Glasgow banter.

MRC presents

Thu 11 Sep | 7:30pm Standard - £28.50 The nation’s favourite psychic has been wowing audiences for over 12 years. Sally’s show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century.

Sally explains: ‘My tour has become a way of life for me. As I’m getting older my abilities as a medium are stronger than ever, so to be able to pass messages on to audiences around the country is a huge privilege, as well as a pleasure. I call every message validated a “wonder moment”. So, take your seats, relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.’

Suitable for ages 14+ Photo is by courtesy of Nick Hedgaes

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MUSIC A.I.M presents

Sat 13 Sep | 7:30pm Standard - £24.50 Restricted View £23.50 The Club 80s live show takes you on a rollercoaster ride through one of the greatest eras of music, with hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns N’ Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham!, Deacon Blue and many more crammed into a non-stop musical trip, backcombed to the time that fashion forgot.

A band tighter than a Spandex leotard and dancers shining brighter than all the neon in Vegas support a cast that stands head and shoulder pads above the rest, in a show where the costume changes come just as thick and fast as the hits. So give the Rubik’s Cube a night off and get ready to be taken back to an era of music you will never forget.

TRIBUTE Entertainers presents

Thu 18 Sep | 7:30pm Standard - £33 Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars – the most authentic tribute to Coldplay. This spectacular live experience doesn’t just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world’s biggest bands – it makes you part of the show. With LED wristbands lighting up the crowd, the energy of the music surrounds you like never before.

Whether you’re a lifelong Coldplay fan or just looking for an unforgettable night out, Sky Full of Stars delivers dazzling performances, stunning visuals and an atmosphere that truly brings Coldplay’s greatest hits to life.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE THEATRE Tron Theatre Company presents

TRIBUTE Entertainers presents

Man's Best Friend Fri 19 Sep | 7:30pm Adult - £18 Senior Citizen - £16 Walking his neighbours’ dogs kept Ronnie together after a very difficult lockdown. But when a series of mishaps results in the dogs slipping their leads and disappearing off into the woods, Ronnie is forced to take chase and confront some hard truths. Jordan Young (River City, Scot Squad) is Ronnie in Douglas Maxwell’s hilariously heartwarming story about the give-and-take of companionship.

Suitable for ages 14+

Sat 20 Sep | 7:30pm Standard - £32.50 Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the sensational The Magic of the Beatles. The incredible cast not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they also generate that famed excitement of The Beatles – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in too. Playing to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, The Magic of the Beatles is all you need for an unforgettable night of million-selling memories.

‘An outstanding tribute to one of the greatest bands in musical history. If you’re a fan of The Beatles, or just love great rock and roll music, this show is not to be missed’ NottinghamLive.co.uk Image © Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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MUSIC RSNO presents

RSNO plays Mozart

Wed 24 Sep | 11.30am

Adult - £16 Disabled concession - £8 Under 26 - £6 Under 18s go free when accompanied by a paying adult (max 2 x U18s per adult) Save up to 30% on group bookings!

When the RSNO comes to play, everyone is welcome!

In our special lunchtime concert, join presenter Gillian Moore as she introduces young and old alike to the wonders of classical music with Scotland’s National Orchestra. RSNO section principal Nikita Naumov stars in this celebration of the double bass with Koussevitzky’s revered concerto. Although known for his tenure as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Koussevitzky began his career as a touring double bass virtuoso. His love for the instrument is undeniable through his concerto, full of lush, sweeping melodies – it is heartachingly beautiful. With Gillian Moore guiding you and Mozart providing some jollity with his Symphony No35, it’s an hour of pure escapism.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE THEATRE 12 Step Productions present

MUSIC

Hotel California

A night of Eagles Music

Thu 25 Sep | 7:30pm Standard - £20.50 Restricted view - £18.50 The Junkie Miracles tells the stories of four recovering addicts, the abyss in which they found themselves, and the experiences that finally shook them hard enough to get themselves into recovery. The writer, Des Dillon, asked them to tell him about the worst day of their lives, the day they hit rock bottom and what made them want to recover.

Four stories of people hitting that rock bottom and eventually coming back out of it in some way or another. Not all stories have happy endings.

Suitable for ages 14+

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Fri 26 Sep + Sat 27 Sep 7:30pm Adult - £25.50 Senior Citizen - £22.50 Restricted view - £22.50 Seven-piece Hotel California perform their spectacular new concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Eagles nostalgia. You’ll return to a dark desert highway, cool wind in your hair, or stand on that street corner in Winslow, Arizona, when you join Hotel California as they faithfully re-create The Eagles and their Californian Sunshine Rock sound. Expect a set that includes tracks from the outstanding Long Road Out of Eden album. The Eagles’ music is timeless, appealing to audiences of every age, bringing back memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation.

August-December 2025

DANCE Crown Ballet® presents

Sun 5 Oct | 4pm Adult - £32.50 Senior Citizen - £30.50 Under 16s - £30.50 Crown Ballet returns to the UK to mesmerise audiences with an enchanting production of The Nutcracker. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece tells the story of Marie, a melancholy girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift from her godfather, Drosselmeier. Through her vivid imagination, the nutcracker transforms into a prince, setting the stage for a magical adventure filled with bravery, beauty and the joy of Christmas. With its dazzling choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score and a story brimming with holiday cheer, The Nutcracker promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

COMEDY JS ARTS LTD presents

Wed 8 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £28 Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a onewoman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories and much-loved characters. In a flurry of costumes, props and live musical accompaniment, Su takes the audience through her career from the earliest days of auditions, through her many acclaimed musical theatre appearances, to her international TV successes. Still Fully Charged shows why Su has become the national treasure she is today, with audiences describing her as ‘a powerhouse of a woman ... just brilliant’, ‘fabulous, entertaining and nostalgic’ and ‘A-MA-ZING’.

Directed by Paul Boyd; musical director Steve Edis; written by Paul Boyd and Su Pollard.

Suitable for ages 12+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE VARIETY David Michael Productions presents

Sat 11 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £29 Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, the fearless and fabulous Queenz bring their electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza to the Beacon. Get ready for a night where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop royalty. Not just glitz and glamour, Drag Me to the Disco is packed with undeniable heart, powerhouse talent and breathtaking vocals. Prepare to sing your heart out, laugh until it hurts and even shed a tear as these queens take you on a rollercoaster of emotion and high-energy entertainment. Unfiltered fun, unstoppable talent, and, of course, Disco Divas!

Suitable for ages 14+

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MUSIC Red Entertainment presents

TRIBUTE Red Entertainment presents

Tue 14 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £28.50

Wed 15 Oct | 7pm

Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the greatest musical hits in this spectacular stage show!

Dreamcoat Stars are back! Experience the UK's biggest night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert with new songs and arrangements of everyone’s favourite musical hits, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Rocky Horror, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys. Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre.

Grab your coat of many colours and join us where Any Dream Will Do.

Standard - £22 Post-show Meet & Greet add-on £6 Limited tickets available Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying tribute show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence.

Sing along to timeless classics like Love Story, Blank Space, and Shake It Off, to Fortnight.

Now featuring The Tortured Poets Department, this is an unforgettable ‘Eras Tour’ experience for fans of all ages.

Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that's as close to the real thing as it gets!

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE TRIBUTE Entertainers presents

TRIBUTE White Orchid Promotion Ltd presents

Thu 16 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £30.50

Fri 17 Oct | 7:30pm Adult - £29 Senior Citizen - £27.50 Under 18s - £27.50

Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate an evening of country classics. Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time – The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight and many more.

The stars of hit show Islands in the Stream return in this brand-new production that’s bigger than ever. It’s a night like no other – this is Country Roads!

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Join us in this high energy, fully live tribute to Shania Twain, coupled with a musical journey through the golden era of country music—it's something fans of Country and Pop Music would thoroughly enjoy. The energy, nostalgia, and the celebration of iconic hits from Shania and other stars promise to make this show unforgettable.

The first half of the show, is fully dedicated the Icon herself, including hits such as; Man! I Feel Like a Woman, From This Moment, That Don’t Impress Me Much and many more. Following the sensational tribute, our second half introduces the Cross Country Band, with 3 more talented singers, taking you on a musical journey, celebrating some of the greatest Country stars the 90s & 00s, including artists such as LeAnne Rimes, The Zac Brown Band, Garth Brooks, Lonestar, Lady A and more.

We may even throw in some of the old classics!

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MUSIC Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust presents

TALK A.I.M presents

Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Sat 18 Oct | 7:30pm Adult - £18.50 Senior Citizen - £15.50 Under 18s - £15.50

Thu 23 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £30.50 Meet and Greet - £70.50

Returning by popular demand, the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland has once again agreed to perform on behalf of the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust. The Army’s State Band in Scotland is normally found leading ceremonial events in Edinburgh, Balmoral and Windsor castles, and at Buckingham Palace.

Coming from their performances at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, this charity concert features a wide range of musical styles, providing a spectacular evening of musical entertainment for all the family.

An evening with Rangers legends Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant, John Brown and Graham Roberts. Listen to stories and anecdotes from their glittering careers and their rise to fame in the sporting world. From memorable matches to behind-the-scenes stories, fall-outs and transfers, with over 600 appearances for the Gers between them, this is a must-see show for any Rangers fan! A limited number of VIP tickets are available for a meet and greet with the legendary players and a photo opportunity before the show.

All proceeds from the concert will go to the Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust and the Army Benevolent Fund.

Suitable for ages 14+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE COMEDY GM Comedy Ltd presents

MUSIC Randan Music presents

The Same Sky: 35 years Sat 1 Nov | 7:30pm Standard - £28 Restricted View - £25.50

Fri 31 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £28 On 23 January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent, which was kind of a surprise to me, but funnily enough not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising, this pretty much answered my full life and why I’m the way I am.

Horse, the phenomenal singer-songwriter and true icon of British music, celebrates 35 years since the release of her landmark debut album The Same Sky. Originally released on 18 June 1990, the album has become a timeless soundtrack for countless lives. The record’s first single, You Could Be Forgiven, was followed by fan favourites The Speed of the Beat and Sweet Thing. The final release, Careful – a breathtaking ballad featuring only voice and strings – remains one of Horse’s most enduring songs and was famously covered by Will Young.

Suitable for ages 16+

So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a first-hand insight from my delusional eyes into what goes on in my ever-expanding mind, with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!

Suitable for ages 16+

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August-December 2025

MUSICAL THEATRE GLOC presents

Wed 5 - Sat 8 Nov | 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee only) Adult - £24 Senior Citizen - £21 Child - £21 Restricted view - £21 Step into a world of pure imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical.

Join Charlie and friends on a magical tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, where anything is possible in the most extraordinary factory on Earth.

Watch Roald Dahl’s beloved characters come to life in this family-friendly musical. It’s the perfect treat for audiences of all ages!

Please note this is an amateur production

by Greenock Light Opera Club.

TRIBUTE SOMETHING ABOUT PRODUCTIONS presents

Sat 15 Nov | 7:30pm Standard - £27.50 Restricted view - £25.50 The musical biopic tribute about the so-called ‘quiet’ Beatle. Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons. Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind Set On You and Handle with Care, the show includes solo material and music from rock ’n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys – not forgetting more than a few Beatles classics along the way.

Something About George will show you a life that was anything but quiet.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON MAIN HOUSE MUSIC Regular Music presents

Simon & Oscar Fri 21 Nov | 8pm Standard - £32.50 Restricted view - £28

An intimate acoustic performance of all Ocean Colour Scene’s hits and anthems, including The Riverboat Song, The Circle, Travellers Tune, Hundred Mile High City, The Day We Caught the Train and many more.

Ocean Colour Scene frontman Simon Fowler describes the show as ‘A real tonic – a great chance to look the audience in the eye and interact with them on a more personal basis than ever before.’

Suitable for ages 14+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

TRIBUTE JMG Music Group presents

Sat 22 Nov | 7:30pm Adult - £28 Senior Citizen - £27 Under 16s - £27 Join a multi-award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers and be transported all the way hand-clapping, swinging and singing back to the golden decade that was the 1960s – whether you come to relive your childhood memories or just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years. Performing tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and The Drifters, to name a few, let us deliver a live experience featuring over 40 hit songs never to be forgotten!

Suitable for ages 16+

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August-December 2025

A New Chapter Begins

Beacon Book Festival Brought to you by Beacon Arts Centre, in partnership with Waterstones and Inverclyde Libraries Join our mailing list for exclusive programme announcements!

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FEB 2026

Supported by Scottish Book Trust

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#BeaconPanto25 presents

THU 4 - WED 31 DECEMBER STARRING

Jane McCarry, Mark Cox, Jimmy Chisholm, Lee Samuel & Shannon Swan

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August-December 2025

Dates &Times

Thu 4 Dec 7:30pm (Preview - Standard £20.50) Fri 5 Dec • 7pm Sat 6 Dec • 11am • 3pm • 7pm Sun 7 Dec • 1pm • 5pm Wed 10 Dec • 7pm Thu 11 Dec • 7pm Fri 12 Dec • 7pm Sat 13 Dec • 11am • 3pm • 7pm Sun 14 Dec • 1pm • 7pm Tue 16 Dec • 7pm Wed 17 Dec • 7pm Thu 18 Dec • 7pm (BSL) Sat 20 Dec • 11am • 3pm • 7pm Sun 21 Dec • 1pm • 5pm Mon 22 Dec • 1pm • 7pm Tue 23 Dec • 3pm • 7pm Wed 24 Dec • 1pm • 5pm Fri 26 Dec 3pm 7pm Sat 27 Dec • 3pm • 7pm Sun 28 Dec • 1pm • 5pm Mon 29 Dec • 3pm • 7pm Tue 30 Dec • 1pm • 5pm Wed 31 Dec • 1pm • 5pm (BSL) British Sign Language

STANDARD

Front Row - £27 (Stalls + Circle only) Adult from £21.50 to £25.50 Senior from £20.50 to £23.50 Child from £19.50 to £23.50 Family of 4 from £20 to £22 Family of 5 from £19.75 to £21.75 Groups 20+ from £19 to £21

PREMIUM

Front row - £29 (Stalls + Circle only) Adult from £22 to £27.50 Senior from £22 to £25.50 Child from £22 to £25.50 Family of 4 from £20 to £23.50 Family of 5 from £19.50 to £23 Groups 20+ from £22 to £24

For all access performances, please check our website or call Box Office on 01475 723723 to find out more.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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Withered Hand

Fri 18 Jul | 7:30pm Standard - £12.50

Edinburgh-based cult-indie songwriter Withered Hand (Dan Willson) is back with his first new album in 9 years. How To Love was recorded with Mogwai producer, Tony Doogan in Glasgow, and features guests King Creosote and Kathryn Williams (both of whom are long-standing collaborators).

Support on the night is Gourock-based, I am David Laing, who has recently released his new album We Then Me.

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JJ Gilmour Sat 6 Sep | 8pm Standard - £23

Scottish singer-songwriter JJ ‘Jinky’ Gilmour first tasted success as the joint frontman with Scottish band The Silencers. The band toured extensively enjoying great success and achieving gold albums across Europe.

After leaving the band, JJ secured himself a solo deal with the help of golfing star Ian Woosnam and is now firmly established as a solo artist with 5 studio albums under his belt. 2025 marks 25 years of work as solo artist with the release of his compilation album The Evolution of JJ Gilmour. He has also enjoyed success with his hit musical Dancing Shoes, based on the life of footballer George Best which played to over 70,000 people and also scored the music for Belfast's The Titanic boys.

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BEACON STUDIO THEATRE No Nonsense Productions presents

Sat 2 Aug 2:30pm + 7:30pm Adult - £14.50 Senior Citizen - £12.50 Student - £12.50 Para Handy; A Radio Play on Stage. Can it be done? Join three plucky actors as they play dozens of characters and tackle Neil Munro’s tales of Para Handy. Presented as a 1950s radio play on stage, this production features live sound effects and period music.

Following recent successes with A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, Dracula and Frankenstein, No Nonsense Productions return to the Beacon with this classic comedy.

THEATRE Greenock Players Youth Group presents

Fri 8 Aug + Sat 9 Aug 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee) Adult - £15.50 Senior Citizen - £12.50 Under 16s - £12.50 Step into the woods with our talented youth cast for a magical retelling of Into the Woods Jr! Follow Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood and a Baker and his Wife as they chase their deepest wishes through an enchanted forest. With a missing slipper, a cow that won’t give milk, a mysterious curse and a handful of magical beans, their adventures intertwine in unexpected and heartwarming ways. This fast-paced, musical journey is packed with laughter, lessons and a touch of fairy-tale chaos. Perfect for families, fairy-tale lovers and dreamers of all ages – don’t miss this enchanting theatrical event!

Please note this is an amateur production by Greenock Players.

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August-December 2025

THEATRE In Our Time Productions presents

Fri 22 Aug + Sat 23 Aug 7:30pm Adult - £20.50 Senior Citizen - £15.50 It’s 1983 in Glasgow’s East End, and poor Archie McCann is in a right pickle. His daughters, Tricia and Kathleen, are getting married on the same day – the very day of the Celtic vs Rangers League Cup Final!

Convinced the universe (and the SFA) are out to get him, Archie’s torn between walking his girls down the aisle or sneaking off to watch the match. With his wife off protesting with her CND pals, future sons-in-law on opposite sides of the football divide and a nosey neighbour with a secret crush on Archie, it’s all set for a day of mayhem!

Suitable for ages 14+

MUSIC Atina Arts present

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective Fri 12 Sep | 7:30pm Adult - £15.50 Senior Citizen - £13.50 This popular five-piece band swing their way through timeless classics, reliving the best of what the Golden Age of Las Vegas had to offer, and give a swing jazz twist to more contemporary songs by the likes of The Beatles, Jersey Boys and Michael Jackson.

From performing for some of Hollywood’s elite to regularly playing sell-out venues, La Dolce Vita Swing Collective promise to keep your toes a-tappin’ and your hearts a-dancin’!

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON STUDIO THEATRE HI! Productions presents

Sat 13 Sep | 7:30pm Adult - £17.50 Senior Citizen - £15.50 Student - £15.50 Hot on the heels of their sold-out 2024 tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry and Bev. The Naked Neds follows a group of Glasgow lads as they navigate the turbulent aftermath of their best friend’s suicide. In a world where politicians’ expenses seem to matter more than NHS waiting lists, they decide to take matters into their own hands. After a string of failed fundraising attempts and just when their lives couldn’t get any more complicated, one of the boys finds a lump, throwing their plans – and everything else – into a whole new perspective and they realise there’s only one thing they can do – take their clothes off!

Suitable for ages 18+

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COMEDY Bruce Fummey presents

Scotland Made the World Fri 19 Sep | 8pm Standard - £15.50 Humour meets Scottish history and insightful storytelling in the unparalleled charm and comedy of Bruce Fummey. The comedian behind the 245k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours returns with laughs galore and quirky observations as he celebrates Scotland and explains how Scotland Made the World. Bruce’s unique style showcases Scottish history that’s not only engaging but will have you rolling with laughter and screaming for more!

This show has more jokes than the YouTube videos, and some might even make you blush, but you’ll learn about Scotland’s role in the world while laughing all the way.

Suitable for ages 18+ August-December 2025

THEATRE Audaciously Tenacious Theatre presents

Sat 27 Sep | 7pm Adult - £11.50 Senior Citizen - £9.50 Under 16s - £9.50 Cobwebs is a bittersweet new play about grief, memory and the ties that bind – and sometimes break – families. When two sisters reunite to clear out their late mother’s attic, old wounds, laughter and long-forgotten memories surface in a tender, sharply observed exploration of love, loss and letting go.

Described by audiences as ‘a heartfelt piece’ that balances ‘emotional depth with delicate humour’, Cobwebs is a playful but powerful reflection on sisterhood, forgiveness and loss.

Suitable for ages 14+

MUSIC Gabriel Latchin Limited present

Gabriel Latchin Trio Plays Sat 22 Mar | 7pm Gershwin Adult/£20 Fri 3 Oct | 7:30pm Concession/£15 Adult - £15.50 Following his dream, Remi moves to Scotland Senior - £13.50 from Poland toCitizen become an actor.

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vicious attack almost ruins his life... The British pianist and composer Gabriel Latchin recipient of the 2023 VAULT Festival Pick of is widely known his effortlessly Summerhall Award,forshortlisted for theswinging Adrian style Playwriting and compelling performances, Pagan Award at the King’s and Head was recently The Guardian as ‘the Theatre, and inpraised the finalbyshortlist in the BBC best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear Writersroom drama-writing programme, Remiin the past few years’.

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George Gershwin. The Man I Love, the Trio’s fifth album, features new arrangements of Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me and I Got Rhythm.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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EVENTS & HIRES

EVENTS & HIRES Are you looking for a venue for your event? Your search ends here!

Whether it’s a family celebration, wedding, product launch, conference, corporate training day or company meeting, the Beacon can satisfy all your requirements. The Beacon offers modern, stylish, adaptable spaces.

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• The flexible and fully accessible Gallery Suite – one large room, three smaller interconnected rooms or one large and one small interconnected rooms – all with floor-to-ceiling panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde.

• The fully accessible first-floor art exhibition space.

The Beacon can host your event, your way.

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BEACON STUDIO THEATRE An Tobar and Mull Theatre presents

THEATRE Isosceles Theatre presents

Night Waking Sat 4 Oct | 7:30pm Adult - £13 Senior Citizen - £10.50 Student - £10.50 Child - £10.50

(under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) Some mothers bake. Some mothers craft.

Some mothers quietly research Victorian infanticide while their toddler screams down the house. Anna is supposed to be writing a book. Instead, she’s spiralling – sleepdeprived, stretched thin and more than a little obsessed with the past. Stuck on a remote Scottish island with a husband who cares more about puffins than parenting, she’s just about holding it together. Until she and her son find something buried in the garden. Adapted by Shireen Mula from Sarah Moss’s novel, Night Waking is a thrilling deep dive into love, exhaustion and what happens when history refuses to stay buried.

Suitable for ages 12+

Sun 5 Oct | 7pm Adult - £15.50 Senior Citizen - £13.50 Under 16s - £13.50 On April 15 1912 the Titanic sank. Over 1500 people drowned. Some survived. One of those was Bruce Ismay, Chairman of the White Star Line, who stepped into a lifeboat and saved his own life.

Was he a coward or merely human?

When the play ended the audience leaped to their feet with an unending round of applause...

Outstanding and spellbounding.

Titanic International Society.

This play has toured England, Scotland and Ireland for a number of years to enormous acclaim. www.isosceles.biz

Image © Mihaela Bodlovic

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Suitable for ages 12+

August-December 2025

THEATRE JG Producing presents

THEATRE Ali Park in the Company of Women present

Thu 9 Oct | 7:30pm Adult - £14.50 Senior Citizen - £10.50 Under 16s - £10.50

In the Company of Women The Mental-Pause Sat 22 Mar | 7pm Years Adult/£20

Common Tongue follows Bonnie as she navigates her relationship with the way she speaks, coming to grips with the implications of her culture, and how much she can claim it or ignore it. Bonnie’s life has been defined by wirds; the richt wans, the wrang wans, aun the wans used against her. Now she haes a chance to speak aboot it. But the last time she done any public speaking wis a solo talk in primary school. This time roon she’s no really sure whit she’s gonnae say, or even how she’s gonnae say it.

Written and directed by Fraser Scott, this ‘quick-witted, damning and gorgeous’ (Corr Blimey) play is delivered with deft humour and a big heart.

Suitable for ages 12+

Concession/£15 Fri 10 Oct | 8pm Adulthis- dream, £18.50 Following Remi moves to Scotland from Poland to become an actor.

But a Senior Citizen - £16.50

vicious attack almost ruins his life... The recipient of the 2023 VAULT Festival Pick of After a sell-out run in Glasgow, Ali Park, in Summerhall Award, shortlisted for the Adrian the Company of Women (and a few men Pagan Award at Mental-Pause the King’s Head too), Playwriting brings her show The Theatre, the finalAli shortlist in the BBC Years toand theinBeacon. is mid-menopause Writersroom drama-writing programme, Remi with an empty nest, expanding waistline Rachuba’s writing is heart-wrenching, unique and giant HRT patch. Join her on a hilarious and brutal. With elements black autobiographical journeyof(via the humour pelvic and clever twists, Intruder/Intruz a moving floor) over the highs and lows ofisbeing a portrayal of acceptance and forgiveness ‘wuman’. Forget creams and counsellingthat – will keep no youbetter transfixed. there’s therapy than a night out with

your pals. Go on, be a COW and take a walk on the udder side!

Suitable for ages 16+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON STUDIO THEATRE Peapod Productions presents

Uncle Vincent Sat 11 Oct | 8pm Adult - £12.50 Senior Citizen - £10.50 Child - £10.50 ‘I didn’t ask to be born among all those paintings, but like it or not, I had to deal with the collection.’ When Vincent van Gogh dies at the age of 37, shortly followed by his brother Theo, it is left to Theo’s widow Jo to carry on Vincent’s legacy. Thanks to Jo and her son Vincent Willem, the painter of Sunflowers is one of the most beloved artists in the world.

Through the words of the artist, his brother, his sister-in-law and nephew, discover the genius that the world almost forgot.

DANCE Galoshans Festival presents

By Kae Sakurai and Monika Smekot

Fri 17 Oct | 7.30pm Adult £5/£4 conc BLOOM charts the journey of dancer Kae Sakurai from Japan to her new home in Scotland. Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance. After the show join us for an evening of Ceilidh dancing!

This tour is funded by Creative Scotland’s Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.

Suitable for ages 8+ *Performance: 35mins Interval: 30mins / Ceilidh: 45mins *FREE but ticketed Step Dance Workshop at 4pm

Suitable for ages 12+

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August-December 2025

MUSIC Mark Spragg presents

THEATRE Theatre Engima presents

Echoes of Spain, an evening of Spanish guitar

Fri 7 + Sat 8 Nov 7:30pm

Fri 31 Oct | 7:30pm Standard - £15.50 Be swept away to sunnier climes by the melodies, rhythms and passion of the Spanish and Flamenco guitar with local classical guitarist, Mark Spragg.

Local classical guitarist Mark Spragg transports you to a world of emotion and fire.

(2:30pm matinee Sat only)

Adult - £15.50 Senior Citizen - £13.50 Student - £13.50

She is a WAAF from Wigan going AWOL for love.

He is a sailor from the Royal Navy on a 48-hour pass. Together, Olive and John risk everything in a true wartime romance, forged through letters exchanged amid the turmoil of World War II. This new musical stage play by Ian McMillan features original songs and live music from Scotland’s celebrated singer-songwriter Carol Laula, as we join Olive and John on their journey from Plymouth to Peebles, where every moment feels like stolen time.

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON STUDIO THEATRE Jonty Cameron present

THEATRE No Nonsense Productions presents

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Thu 18 - Sat 20 Dec | 7:30pm (2:30pm matinee Sat only) Standard - £15.50 Concession - £13.50

Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov

8pm (2:30pm matinee Sat only)

Adult - £17.50 Under 18s - £15.50

Seven years prior to the signing of the Good Friday peace agreement in 1998, Belfast was still in the throes of sectarian discontent.

Following 13 years of radio plays on stage, including It’s a Wonderful Life (‘A perfectly formed triumph’ Tempohouse; ‘A terrific indulgence’ Love Books Group), Para Handy, Dracula and Frankenstein, No Nonsense Productions return with A Christmas Carol; A Radio Play on Stage.

Dickens’ masterpiece is brought to the stage as a 1950s radio broadcast in front of a studio audience, with four actors portraying all the characters. Featuring live sound effects and an original score, this is a rare opportunity to see how a 1950s radio broadcast was produced.

In West Belfast our ‘Bold Girls’ , Cassie, Marie and Nora try to lead ‘normal’ lives while negotiating; bombs, burning vehicles and army and militia drowning out Cilla Black on the TV, trampling the flowerbeds and treating their homes like an obstacle course !

Enter a mysterious young woman on a mission …to uncover the truth about her childhood.

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August-December 2025

Here Be Monsters II

FREE | No tickets required | Thursday 30 October | During street party Following last year’s successful takeover of the Beacon by lots of little monsters, we will be inviting local schools to contribute their scariest designs to be turned into large scale projections which will fill the exterior walls of our building during the Galoshans street party.

Treacherous Theatre Tours

FREE but ticketed | Thursday 30 October | 4pm + 5pm | Backstage Explore the Beacon’s no access areas and learn about theatre lore, superstitions and our resident ghosts.

Storytelling Gathering

FREE but ticketed | Thursday 30 October | 6pm | Studio Gather around the campfire in our forest clearing to hear spooky tales from Inverclyde’s finest storytellers.

www.galoshansfestival.co.uk

AUGUST to NOVEMBER BEACON KIDS | MAIN THEATRE Red Entertainment presents

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm Fri 8 Aug | 2pm + 4:30pm Danger Zone - £21 Standard - £18

Are you ready for a brand-new Dinosaur Adventure Live?! When a satellite tasked with controlling the island’s weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts. The island’s tropical climate spirals, leading to one big Jurassic Storm. If not stopped, it will erase all existence of the island – for ever! The mission: find the code hidden deep within the island, reboot the satellite and save the dinosaurs before it’s too late. Bring the family on a T-REX-IFFIC journey with our all-new dinosaurs, meet their ROAR-SOME babies and help the rangers save the island. Are you brave enough to face the Jurassic Storm?

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BEACON KIDS | MAIN THEATRE MT Productions present

Fireman Sam Live

Sat 16 Aug 12:30pm + 3:30pm Adult - £16.50 Child - £15.50 Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

August-December 2025

BEACON KIDS | MAIN THEATRE Steven Medler present

BEACON KIDS | STUDIO

Cahoots Theatre Company presents

Magic & Marvels

Spectacular Science

Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, Magic and Marvels, presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled Michael Jordan. Embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of wonder and enchantment as Michael showcases his incredible talents in magic and circus arts. Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus, Michael effortlessly blends mesmerising magic with awe-inspiring feats of juggling and daring stunts.

You think science is boring, think again.

This is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way!

Sun 28 Sep | 2:30pm Standard - £13 Family of 4 ticket £42

Whether you’re a fan of mind-boggling illusions or heart-stopping circus acts, Magic and Marvels promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Sun 12 Oct | 2.30pm Standard - £15.50 Senior + Student - £13.50

A brilliant show for all the family HHHHH One4Review Suitable for ages 3+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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BEACON KIDS | STUDIO

Prestige Productions Limited presents

Dino Tales - Jurassic Rescue Sun 19 Oct 2pm Standard - £18.50

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There’s a baby Ankylosaurus lost in the Jurassic Forest who needs your help, so put on your safari hat and find him before the evil scientist does.

Flapping frills and dino thrills await as we set off on the ultimate wild rescue mission with state-of-the-art walking dinosaurs. You’ll encounter Freya the dancing Velociraptor, Dylan the Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the Spinosaurus and Bruce the mighty T-Rex. With a captivating story, interactive activities and a prehistoric finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales – Jurassic Rescue is an unforgettable fun-filled family adventure.

August-December 2025

BEACON KIDS | STUDIO Dunedin Consort presents

Sun 2 Nov 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm Standard - £8.50

Join Dunedin Consort for a fantastical musical adventure, and journey through the magical realms of The Enchanted Snake. Based on an Italian fairy tale collected by the Scottish poet Andrew Lang, and adapted for performance by the inspiring Kenyan/ Scottish storyteller Mara Menzies, The Enchanted Snake blends compelling modern storytelling with live performance of Scottish traditional and court music from the 18th century.

Suitable for ages 3+

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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Shining a light on art at the Beacon

Exhibitions At Beacon Arts Centre we host a constantly changing programme of inspiring and thoughtprovoking exhibitions in our light and airy upstairs gallery space. Guest Curator Fraser Taylor presents a year-round programme by local, national and international artists – some exclusive to the Beacon.

Fraser studied at Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.

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His internationally exhibited work includes large-scale sculptural installations, set design, print media, filmmaking and painting.

From 2001 to 2017 he was a Visiting Artist and Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and in 2017 was awarded an Honorary Professorship from Glasgow School of Art. All of our exhibitions are FREE to enjoy in our foyer gallery spaces year-round.

August-December 2025

Reel Reflections: Going to the Pictures

Ally Wallace Ink Study 11 (2024), ink on paper, 21 x 15 cm

Tracey Exton Frogston Fields | Oil on canvas

Summer Open Exhibition 5 July - 23 August

The Trust Reel Reflections: Going to the Pictures

FREE ADMISSION

6 - 27 September

SPIRAL by Ally Wallace 4 October - 8 November

allywallace.co.uk | @ally_wallace__

Cowal Open Studios

15 November - 10 January 2026

cowalopenstudios.co.uk | @cowalstudios/

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BEACON GALLERY SUITE Music Caledonia Calling present

Sun 17 Aug | 7pm Standard - £16 An exclusive Scottish date on their UK summer tour: acclaimed Australian Americana band Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes perform in the stunning gallery suite against the backdrop of the Firth of Clyde.

The band have earned comparisons to The Bad Seeds and Wilco for their captivating live performances. With five critically acclaimed albums, and having toured alongside Justin Townes Earle, John Hiatt, and Shawn Colvin, frontman Lachlan Bryan has built a reputation as a master storyteller. His songs range from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings. This is an unmissable evening for lovers of authentic, heartfelt music.

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Gossamer Quartet Sat 12 Oct | 2pm Adult - £12.50 Concession - £10.50 Formed during their studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Gossamer Quartet brings together musicians hailing from the UK, New Zealand and the USA. Join them for an enchanting afternoon of quartet music, featuring a selection of Scottish Trad tunes and Mendelssohn.

“Lachlan Bryan is one of the finest songwriters in the world today” PAUL KERR, AMERICANA UK

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August-December 2025

Music RCS presents

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at the Beacon Sun 26 Oct + Sun 23 Nov | 2.30pm Christmas Concert Mon 8 Dec | 7pm Adult £12 Concession £10 Under 26s £5.50 Experience the unparalleled talent of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Vocal Performance students as they take the stage at Beacon Greenock.

Immerse yourself in an afternoon of captivating performances, showcasing the exceptional skills and artistry of these rising stars.

Don't miss this limited season of extraordinary vocal talent right in the heart of Greenock.

Embark on a musical journey like no other with the remarkable Vocal Performance students from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at Beacon Greenock. Prepare to be whisked away by the sheer talent and passion of these budding

artists as they grace the stage with their mesmerizing performances.

From classical masterpieces to contemporary hits, each afternoon promises a diverse and enthralling repertoire. Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the beauty and power of vocal artistry. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the stars of tomorrow shine bright in the charming setting of Beacon Greenock. Book your tickets now and be part of something truly extraordinary. *Please note all performances have unreserved seating

Image © communications@rcs.ac.uk

Book tickets at www.beaconartscentre.co.uk | 01475 723723

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2026

Mark Black – Horrible Family

Craig Revel Horwood

Suitable for ages 18+

An Evening of Burlesque

Sat 7 Feb | 7:30pm

Macbeth

Fri 3 Apr | 7:30pm Suitable for ages 11+

Wed 29 Apr | 7:30pm

Sat 16 May | 7:30pm Suitable for ages 18+

Toyah – Songs and Stories Thu 11 Jun | 7:30pm

OPENING TIMES

10am-5pm Monday – Sunday (later on show nights) Image © Christopher Bowen

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Beacon Youth Theatre & Young Company Ages 5–21, Saturdays throughout 2025 Step Into the Spotlight – Your Stage Awaits!

Looking for a fun, inspiring, and confidence-boosting activity for your child? At Beacon Youth Theatre & Young Company, young performers aged 5–21 dive into the magical world of theatre, make new friends, and build creative skills that last a lifetime!

Our exciting weekly classes are packed with games, storytelling, performance techniques, and opportunities to shine.

Every group gets the incredible chance to perform in one of our professional theatre spaces – complete with lighting, sound, and tech support – giving your child a real taste of the stage!

Whether your little one loves to play, your tween is bursting with ideas, or your teen dreams of taking the spotlight, there's a place for everyone at the Beacon!

How to join the fun & book Sessions run on Saturdays throughout school terms.

For full block dates, pricing, and to secure your spot, visit our website: beaconartscentre.co.uk Or email Kevin Jannetts, Creative Engagement Officer: kevin@beaconartscentre.co.uk Or call our friendly Box Office team: 01475 723723.

If price is a barrier we can help with that, please just let us know when you call or email.

Glowbugs (Ages 5–8) 10:45am–11:30am Sparks (Ages 9–12) 11:45am–12:45pm Flames (Ages 13–16) 1:15pm–2:45pm Beacon Young Company (Ages 16–21) 3pm–5pm Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes peeks and more! @beaconyouththeatre @BeaconYoungCo

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Inverclyde Women Create Inverclyde Women Create is a free weekly art class delivered in partnership with Your Voice made up of local and New to Scotland female-identifying creatives from the Inverclyde area.

This is a space for intra-cultural and multigenerational dialogue through creation and welcomes women who want to learn new skills, explore shared life experiences and, most importantly, forge new friendships.

If you'd like to join us and find your inner artist, please email jennifer@beaconartscentre.co.uk

Creative Recovery

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Creative Recovery is a free weekly group for anyone in recovery who wants to explore creativity — drama, visual art, writing, music, and more.

If you'd like to make creativity a part of your recovery journey, or you know someone you think may benefit by taking part, please email jennifer@beaconartscentre.co.uk or kevin@beaconartscentre.co.uk.

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Dance & Movement

Move, connect, and feel great – there's something for everyone!

Our Dance & Movement programme is all about community, creativity, and keeping active in a way that’s fun and friendly. Whether you’re looking to stretch, dance, or simply meet new people, we’ve got a class for you. Try something new and feel good doing it!

MINDFUL MOVEMENT Mondays, 10am–11am | £5 No prebooking needed just turn up and give it a go. Start your week with calm, focused movement inspired by yoga, pilates and dance. All ages and abilities welcome.

GOT A QUESTION? Want updates? Join our mailing list, signup via our website or ask a member of our Box Office team, to be the first to hear about new classes and activities!

PLATINUM DANCE (Ages 55+) Mondays, 11am–12pm | £5 This friendly class is all about joy, energy and connection. Loose clothes and water recommended!

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm | £5 A warm, welcoming space for those living with Parkinson’s – plus family and carers. Enjoy guided dance with live piano music in our beautiful gallery suite, followed by a cuppa and chat in our social café.

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Creatability

Drop-in sessions Tuesdays during term time Ages 5–11: 5–6pm | Ages 11–21: 6:30–7:30pm

Images © Christopher Bowen

Creatability is a fun, inclusive drop-in programme designed for neurodiverse and disabled young people aged 4 - 21. Each session offers a safe, supportive space to explore a mix of expressive arts including theatre, music and visual art. We even run aerial dance sessions!

Sessions are completely free, thanks to the generous support from our funders and supporters.

Creatability is all about freedom, fun and friendship.

For more info, email kevin@beaconartscentre.co.uk or call 01475 723723.

No need to book – just come along and take part but we are here to answer all your questions or to discuss your specific requirements in detail.

Funded by McDonalds in Community Foundation.

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August-December 2025

Panto Sponsorship – Be Part of the Magic!

We’re thrilled to welcome our first fantastic sponsors for the 2025 Pantomime Sleeping Beauty: Bowman Rebechi and Dales Marine Services – thank you for joining the adventure!

Want to see your brand centre stage? Here's your chance to: • Get your business written into the script of this year’s panto • Be seen by over 21,000 audience members • Have your logo featured on billboards across Inverclyde • Enjoy cross-promotion with our hilarious cast And much, much more! Let’s make some magic together!

Contact Karen Townsend, Co-director by email: karent@beaconartscentre.co.uk

With thanks to our supporters

We’re extremely grateful to those listed below for their generous support of Beacon Arts Centre. In addition, we’d like to thank all the individuals who support our work. With your help, we can continue lighting up lives in Inverclyde through world-class performances, vital creative programmes for our community, and opportunities for emerging artists and young people to thrive.

Supporting our "Beacon on the Road" Programme

Supporting our Dance for Parkinson’s & Creative Engagement Work

Supporting our "Dance for Parkinson's" Programme through to 2028 Supporting our "Creative Recovery" Programme

Funding our Beacon Young Company – New Writing Project

HUGH FRASER FOUNDATION Supporting our referrals from Social Prescribing and focusing on those who are experiencing isolation and challenging mental health.

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How to get here

Information

Beacon Arts Centre 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.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Full conditions of ticket sales are available at the Box Office and on the website.

Please note that Beacon Arts Centre operates a strict no-refunds policy.

BY ROAD Beacon Arts Centre is off the A8 behind Greenock Police Station. Turn into Brymner Street at the Police Station and then right into Custom House Place. We have free customer parking to the rear of the building and to the left of the building in front of the Custom House.

BY TRAIN Greenock Central railway station is 500 metres away up a slight gradient, with a frequent service on the Glasgow Central/ Gourock line. Journey times from Glasgow are approximately 30 or 40 minutes and services run until 11pm (an hour earlier on Sundays). Check scotrail.co.uk for up-to-date timetables.

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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 • Disabled patrons. Carer and assisted companion tickets are also available • Members of Equity, BECTU, Scottish Society of Playwrights and Musicians’ Union upon request. Proof of entitlement must be shown when collecting tickets.

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MAIN AUDITORIUM There are 9 wheelchair positions with companion seats in our main house: 5 in the stalls and 4 in the circle.

STUDIO THEATRE There are 3 wheelchair positions with companion seats in our Studio.

TRANSFER SEATS We understand that some of our customers may wish to transfer into a seat.

Please advise our Box Office if you will be transferring into a seat for the performance and our FOH staff will be happy to store your chair for you until required.

By joining the scheme and booking concession tickets you agree that the ticket(s) will only be used by a disabled person (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and their essential carer. Customers who intentionally give false information will be removed from the register.

GALLERY SPACES AND CAFÉ All other visitor spaces are fully accessible to all. Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre. Please advise when booking if your dog will remain with you during the performance. There are separate, accessible toilet facilities located at each of the principal seating levels.

Our venue has an induction loop with staff fully trained to help. Disabled parking spaces are situated to the front of our main door.

GROUPS For certain performances, we offer one free ticket with every 10 purchased.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES BSL/Audio Described and Captioned performances are detailed on our website.

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE Our visual story and symbol resources are available to download on our website here: beaconartscentre.co.uk/accessibility/ If your visit would be helped by an orientation appointment beforehand, we will be pleased to welcome you. To arrange please email karent@beaconartscentre.co.uk We have a 360 tour of our venue available here: beaconartscentre.co.uk/accessibility/ Please let a member of staff know if you may require use of a chill-out area during your visit and we will do our best to accommodate this.

ACCESS REGISTER Our scheme makes it easier to book the right seats for you and helps our staff deliver excellent and consistent service. It does this by only asking you once about your requirements to ensure a great visit. You can join easily by either filling out a form at Box Office or Online. Personal Assistant (essential carer) tickets are only available to those registered to the scheme; however, it is not a requirement to join the scheme in order to book tickets.

BOOKING FEE We charge a £2.50 booking transaction fee online, in person and over the phone which goes towards our processing costs.

All booking fees are subject to change as we develop our services. We charge £1.50 for postal delivery. We charge a 50p building restoration levy which goes towards maintaining our building.

FAMILY FRIENDLY We are breastfeeding friendly.

There are baby-changing facilities.

DISABILITY FRIENDLY Beacon Arts Centre is fully accessible with wheelchair spaces, 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 compostable utensils and packaging in our Cafe.

We recycle and are working to reduce our energy use.

WI-FI We have FREE Wi-FI throughout the building.

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