Winter at OneRen by OneRen

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Winter at OneRen Everything you need for a magical winter, all in Renfrewshire

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Box Office Tel: 0300 300 1210 (Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm) Email: OneRen_boxoffice@renfrewshire.gov.uk In person: 1 hour before each performance Booking fees apply and start from £1 per ticket and are applied to all tickets over £10.00. We accept all major credit/debit cards. Unless otherwise stated in the performance listing, all tickets are digital and will be sent via email confirmation at time of booking. Please visit our website for further information.

Our programme is always expanding throughout the season. Scan the QR code to keep up to date with what's on.

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Singing Hands Christmas Show with Makaton

28 November - 5 December

Saturday 21 November

Johnstone Town Hall, 7.30pm / 2pm Saturdays | £20/£18

Johnstone Town Hall, 11.30am | £12.00 / £10.00 / £40.00 Family ticket

Come and kick-start your festive season with the Singing Hands Christmas Show! The show will feature an eclectic mix of Makaton-signed Christmas carols, festive rhymes, vintage tunes and the odd Christmas pop classic. The repertoire will be suitable for ALL ages and abilities. If you can, bring a jingle bell or tambourine plus a sensory light/torch. 4

The Wee Mermaid

In sunny Costa Del Johnstone, land and sea have been at odds for years… but something fishy is going on beneath the surface. As magic, mischief, and mayhem collide, an unlikely hero must find their place between two worlds. With a daft chippie, a runaway prince, and a splash of seaside romance, this laugh-out-loud adventure from Johnstone Phoenix Theatre group is packed with surprises, songs, and the classic panto fun our Johnstone audiences have grown to love. oneren.org/winter

Sleeping Beauty 25 November - 5 January Paisley Arts Centre | Tickets from £15 Tickets on sale: Group booking sales (15+ tickets): Thu 27 Aug, 10am on 0345 130 5218 General public sales: Tuesday 2 Sep, 10am

Join Chris Alexander and Alan Orr this Christmas for PACE Theatre Company’s 37th annual panto, Sleeping Beauty. Follow the story of Princess Penny, who finds herself taking a twenty-year nap thanks to a cursed spindle and an evil fairy! To wake the sleeping beauty, her adoptive mum, a bumbling wannabe-magician, and a rugged archaeologist must embark on a wonderfully chaotic quest. With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – this is one night out that no-one will want to miss!

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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Acoustic Duke Wild Ivy Artisan Night Market Thursday 3 December Paisley Town Hall, 5pm | Free

Wild Ivy hosts talented artisan makers and producers at markets full of locally made goods and produce, including apothecary, art, jewellery and gin. You’ll also find pop up workshops at each event, from candle making to flower arranging. Traders change at every market so there’s always something new to discover!

Friday 4 December Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm | £7 - £30.50 / Under 16s Free

One of the greatest composers in jazz, Duke Ellington continues to inspire the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. With music spanning his fifty years as a bandleader, performed with vitality, swing, and meticulous attention to detail, this concert showcases this titan’s depth and diversity. With an opening set by the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra, reinvigorating Ellington classics and rarities, the SNJO continues its celebration of the Duke. oneren.org/winter

Soul On Sunday Live Presents: Here Comes The Girls! Saturday 5th December Paisley Town Hall, 4pm | £15 Early Bird | 18+

Celebrate Christmas with the ultimate Soul, Disco, Motown and Club Classics party! Enjoy spectacular live tributes to legendary artists including Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and Donna Summer, alongside timeless dancefloor anthems from ABBA, Chic, Sister Sledge and more. Hosted by Paul Njie with DJ Martin McCarron, this interactive live show promises an unforgettable afternoon. oneren.org/winter

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A Georgia Cécile Kinda Christmas! Thursday 17 December Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm | £31

A glamorous festive jazz show blending original songs, beloved Christmas classics and the warmth of late-1960s jazz and soul. Led by Jazz FM Award-winning vocalist Georgia Cécile, and featuring her world-class band and special guest vocalists. “Absolutely sensational” - Jamie Cullum

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90’s Christmas Party!

Motown Hoedown Throwdown!

Friday 18 December

Saturday 19 December

Paisley Town Hall, Doors 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm | £59.95 / £650 Table of 12 | Early bird £10 off offer available until 1 September | Drink on arrival followed by a 2-course festive meal | Ages 18+

Step back into the decade of bucket hats, boomboxes and unforgettable anthems at our 90’s Christmas Party! Sing your heart out to the biggest hits from the era, dance the night away with our live performers and DJ, and celebrate the festive season with nostalgic fun, festive cheer and non-stop party vibes. It’s the ultimate Christmas throwback you won’t want to miss!

Boot Scootin’ Meets Smooth Groovin’ at The Motown Hoedown Throwdown! Experience an unforgettable Christmas party where the soul of Motown collides with the energy of Country. Sing along to timeless classics, dance to party favourites and celebrate the season with incredible live entertainment and a DJ keeping the dancefloor buzzing all night long.

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Y2K Christmas Party!

KPOP XMAS

Saturday 19 December

Sunday 20 December

Johnstone Town Hall, Doors 7pm, Dinner 7:30pm | £54.95 / £600 Table of 12 | Early bird £10 off offer available until 1 September | Drink on arrival followed by a 2-course festive meal | Ages 18+

Johnstone Town Hall, 12pm & 3PM | £14.95 | Additional pre-show meet and greet £12 per head

Relive the ultimate millennium party at our Y2K Xmas Party! Party to the biggest pop, dance and R&B anthems of the 2000s. Expect iconic throwback hits, high-energy live entertainment, a party DJ and plenty of festive nostalgia for a Christmas celebration that’s totally unforgettable!

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Get ready for a festive explosion of music, dance and colour at our KPOP Xmas Party! Perfect for the whole family, this Christmas spectacular features incredible K-Pop-inspired performances, dazzling choreography, festive fun and non-stop interactive entertainment. A magical Christmas celebration packed with energy, excitement and unforgettable memories.

Christmas Celebrations Monday - Thursday Paisley Town Hall Available: 12.00pm – 4.00pm or 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Celebrate the festive season in the spectacular surroundings of Paisley Town Hall. Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas party, client event or festive gathering with friends and colleagues, our exclusive-use packages offer an unforgettable Christmas experience in one of Scotland’s most iconic venues. Book your exclusive Christmas celebration today. To enquire, email OneRen_eventhires@renfrewshire.gov.uk

The Loggia – The Cocktail Party Up to 100 Guests (minimum number 50) Includes: •

Exclusive use of The Loggia

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Glass of fizz on arrival

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Festive canapés & bowl food

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Background music

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Private balcony

From: £40pp (Day) | £45pp (Evening)

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The Jacquard – The Festive Dining Experience Up to 80 Guests Dining | 50 Dining with Dancefloor (minimum number 50) Perfect for festive lunches, dinners and team celebrations. Includes:

The Main Hall - The Grand Christmas Party 100–360 Guests Celebrate beneath magnificent chandeliers in one of Scotland’s most impressive event spaces. Includes:

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Exclusive use

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Exclusive use of the Main Hall

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Drink on arrival

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Two or three-course festive meal

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Two or three-course festive meal

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Dancefloor & atmospheric lighting

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Background music

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Background music

From: 2 Courses: £40pp (Day) | £45pp (Evening) 3 Courses: £45pp (Day) | £50pp (Evening)

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From: 2 Courses: £55pp 3 Courses: £60pp 13

Festive Film Events at Paisley Town Hall

Festive Films - VIP Tickets

Join us this December for a magical season of festive film screenings at Paisley Town Hall!

£15 Adult / £10.50 Child

Settle in and enjoy a wonderful mix of holiday favourites, from family classics like Elf to heartwarming seasonal favourites such as Love Actually. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with friends, family, or a cosy date night. To make your experience even more special, we’ll be offering a range of seasonal food and drink offers designed to get you right into the Christmas spirit. Book your exclusive Christmas celebration today.

Make it a Festive Night to Remember! Alongside your standard film ticket, treat yourself to the ultimate seasonal cinema experience. Enjoy your choice of Cinnamon or Salted Caramel Festive Popcorn, a luxury liqueur hot chocolate*, and a delicious tub of honey-glazed pigs in blankets. For our Little VIPs, the pigs in blankets are swapped for a festive bundle of candy canes, ensuring a magical treat for younger guests. Before the film, relax in our Festive Lounge, where cosy surroundings, twinkling seasonal atmosphere and stunning views of Paisley Abbey provide the perfect setting to get into the Christmas spirit. *a choice of either Baileys Cointreau, Tia Maria or Disaronno is available VIP tickets can only be purchased with a film ticket.

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Elf (PG)

Love Actually (15)

Sunday 20 December

Paisley Town Hall, 3.30pm | £9 Adult, £7 Child

One Christmas Eve, it became clear that Buddy would never truly fit into the elf world. So Buddy decided to set off for New York City, in search of his roots and his real father.

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Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm | £9

Festive classic following characters as they are falling in and out of love - some are with the right people, some are with the wrong! The movie is filmed in London, during Christmas and the characters all end up at Heathrow airport on a very uplifting note.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (U)

Scrooged (PG)

Monday 21 December

Paisley Town Hall, 3pm | £9 Adult, £7 Child

Paisley Town Hall, 7pm | £9 Adult, £7 Child

When a nice old man, employed as a department store Santa Claus, is institutionalised, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.

Light comic version of the Dicken’s classic with a cold-hearted TV executive as the Scrooge character.

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Festive Films - Masterclasses Festive Cocktail Masterclass

Bubbles Without the Price Tag

Sunday 20 December

Monday 21 December

5.30-6.30pm | £25 | 18+

4.45-5.45pm | £25 | 18+

Enjoy a Festive Cocktail Masterclass ahead of Love Actually, to discover how to create impressive seasonal drinks. Whether you’re hosting family, friends or that special someone this festive season, you’ll leave with the confidence to shake, stir and serve like a pro.

Join us for a fun and informative tasting masterclass that proves you don’t need to break the bank to enjoy quality sparkling wine. Discover some fantastic alternatives to Champagne and learn what makes each one special, from production methods and flavour profiles to food pairings and serving tips.

On arrival you will receive a complementary drink and then we will demonstrate how to make three delicious seasonal cocktails.

During the session, you’ll sample four sparkling drinks and explore how they compare side by side.

Perfect for beginners and cocktail enthusiasts alike, this fun and sociable masterclass takes the stress out of festive entertaining while adding a touch of sparkle to your celebrations.

Whether you’re planning for Christmas, a special occasion, or simply looking to make your budget go further, this masterclass will help you choose fantastic fizz with confidence.

Masterclasses can only be purchased with a film ticket.

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Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 plus support Wednesday 23 December Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm | £23

Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 are quite simply one of the most ridiculously entertaining live acts to emerge from Scotland in recent years - or anywhere else for that matter. They come to one of their favourite places, Paisley, to host what promises to be an unforgettable Xmas party. If you haven’t seen them before, imagine Primal Scream and Dolly Parton had children genetically fused with the DNA of Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, ABBA, James Brown, George Clinton and Neil Diamond. Their most recent single The Fathers Of Brazilian Football celebrates Paisley local Archie McLean. The Colonel says “We’ve had some of our wildest and greatest nights playing in Paisley and can’t wait to bring a big crimbo show to the Town Hall.”. Expect the unexpected when The Dijon Family come to town!

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The McDougalls in Toyland Wednesday 23 December Johnstone Town Hall, 11am / 1pm / 3pm | £13 / £48 Family

Choo Choo! All aboard the Toyland Train and join Scotland’s top children’s theatre company for a fun-filled Christmas extravaganza! Join Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit as they set off on a festive adventure to the land of lost toys. They need YOUR help to return the toys to their owners before Christmas! Packed with singalong songs such as Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and lots of audience participation this is the perfect Christmas treat for your little ones. Bring your teddy bear to the show for this perfect introduction to live theatre. oneren.org/winter

G4 Christmas 2026 Tuesday 29 December Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm | £22.50 - £65 plus £40.95 Meet & Greet add-on

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their Christmas tour. Ignite your Christmas spirit with a sprinkling of G4’s yuletide magic and their unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits. 19

A season of unforgettable experiences Festive Family Ceilidh

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Wednesday 30 December Paisley Town Hall, 7pm | £15 / £50 Family ticket

The seasonal festive family ceilidh returns once again to Paisley Town Hall with the wonderful Clamjamfrie. Grab your dancing shoes and have some high energy fun as a family, learning some traditional Scottish dance steps. 20

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Support us

Accessibility

OneRen is a registered charity responsible for 35 venues across Renfrewshire, delivering hundreds of events and activities annually for our communities.

We welcome visitors with additional support needs. Facilities and accessibility varies depending on venue.

How you can support us • D onate online or when you book a ticket • H ire one of our venues for your event • Buy a ticket for one of our events • S hare our posts and events across social media

This support allows us to: • D eliver subsidised experiences in culture and leisure for communities across Renfrewshire.

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• S upport the development of artists and performers • Deliver inspiring festivals • P rovide a diverse range of performances and activities in our venues • M aintain our wonderful venues and spaces We appreciate any support you are able to give, no matter how small it makes a huge difference.

Please contact the Box Office if you have any specific access needs for your visit and we will do our best to help: Please email OneRen_ boxoffice@renfrewshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 1210

Parking at our venues Dedicated parking is available at Johnstone Town Hall. For Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Arts Centre parking is available on-street and in nearby council car parks.

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Our Venues

Paisley Town Hall

Paisley Arts Centre

Paisley Arts Festival

Paisley’s big stage is an iconic, Paisley Arts Centre has long been Photo © Wes Kingston architectural gem, transformed established as one of Scotland’s into a world-class venue and one most vibrant, intimate and exciting of Scotland’s best performance venues for comedy, dance, drama, spaces. music, theatre, and family events. It’s culture up close.

Johnstone Town Hall The award-winning Johnstone Town Hall has a state-of-the-art flexible auditorium suited to a whole range of performances with excellent audience facilities including a large foyer and bar space.

See back page for information on how to get to our venues.

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Getting here

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Johnstone Town Hall

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Public Transport

Abbey Close Paisley, PA1 1JF

Train and bus links to Paisley are excellent, with Paisley Gilmour Street station just a 5-minute walk away from Paisley Town Hall.

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A761 Edinburgh Airport 1hr

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport 45mins

Johnstone Town Hall is a ten minute walk from Johnstone train station. For specific bus routes, please see McGills and First Bus timetables.

Disclaimer Please note that all venue and performance information is accurate at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change.

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