Lanarkshire what's on guide

Feb 21 2008

Hamilton Town House: Annie, Friday March 21, Saturday March 22, 7.30pm (Matinee on Saturday - 2.30pm).

Hamilton District Youth Theatre is delighted to perform their adaptation of one of the most popular musicals of all times!

This is an uplifting rags-to-riches story of an 11-year-old orphan, Annie.

A treat for all the family, and one no-one will want to miss.

The performances are suitable for all ages.

Tickets £7.50/£5.50, Party rates (20 or more), Saturday matinee £4.50.

Phone 01698 452299 for tickets

Hamilton Town House: Hamlet: Cut to the Bone, Saturday February 23, 7.30pm.

One man can capture the essence of Hamlet in this super production.

In an astonishing, knife-edge performance, David Keller cuts to the heart of every character.

From Hamlet's first appearance – peeling off his mother's dress – to the final shocking moments, this is no ordinary production.

Stripped of the politics and sideshows, yet faithful to Shakespeare's vision and text, the play’s raw passions are laid bare for the audience.

Hamlet: Cut to the Bone is adapted by Simon Rae, a poet and playwright whose unconventional output has included a decade of irreverent topical poems for The Guardian and a revealing biography of W.G. Grace.

Hamlet is played by RSC actor David Keller who has earned critical acclaim in numerous leading roles including Othello, John Merrick in the Elephant Man and Dr Dysart in Equus.

Suitable for adults.

Tickets £9/£7

Phone 01698 452299 to book tickets

Nice N Sleazys’ Glasgow: Brothers of Craig, Saturday, February 23.

One of Lanarkshire’s best-known bands of the 1980s, Brothers of Craig, will be performing their first gig in 17 years and this is sure to appeal to their many fans in the area.

Angels Hotel, Uddingston: strum, every Thursday, 9pm onwards.

strum - Lanarkshire’s most prestigious open-mic night - continues tonight at the award-winning Angels Hotel.

strum is in the midst of its 2008 competition, with the eventual winner taking away a substantial cash prize and some time in a recording studio.

Six competitors compete every week, with the top two progressing to a semi-final set to be held later this year.

There are a number of promotions on both food and drink throughout the night.

So why not go along and see if you are Lanarkshire’s newest talent? Everyone will be made very welcome.

South Lanarkshire Council’s Banqueting Suite, Almada Street, Hamilton: Peter Morrison and Friends, Friday, February 22 at 6.30pm onwards.

`Let us entertain you’- so says Scotland’s Ambassador of Song, Peter Morrison, his actress/singer daughter Jackie and Scotland’s finest accordionist, Ian Muir.

Local people are being invited to oin them at the Banqueting Suite, Almada Street, Hamilton and enjoy a performance of music, song and story in the best tradition of Scottish light entertainment.

At the piano will be Glasgow’s accomplished musical director, Alan Kitchen.

People are being urged not to miss it.

Come along and enjoy a three-course dinner followed by entertainment.

Tickets cost £17.50 and to reserve call 01698 455363.

Motherwell Concert Hall: Charlie Lansborough, March 7 at 7.30pm.

This spring, Charlie will be embarking on a very special tour which kicked off on February 21 and will be including this date for the county.

As the result of much popular demand he has decided to pay tribute to some of his own favourite writers as a major part of his performance.

Having written compositions himself that have been covered by many famous artists - often making it into the British charts - Charlie will this time be singing other people’s songs as well as his own.

His own special tribute on the night will be to artists such as Bob Dylan, Cole Porter, John Prine, Gordon Lightfoot, Sting and The Beatles will be mixed in with original material and, of course, his own great sense of humour.

Charlie and his five-piece band are well known for keeping concert goers enthralled with their top level performances and sheer professionalism.

His heartfelt, telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes captivate his audiences wherever he performs and his visit to Lanarkshire is that should not be misssed for a truly superb evening.

His music, which ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, truly hits the spot while on stage he is as enter taining as he is melodic.

This visit to the area is one which will undoubtedly prove to be extremely popular and early booking is being strongly advised by the organisers.

Tickets for the tour are priced between £14.50 - £17.50 and are now available from the box office on 01698 403120.