Comedy and music will help shake off those winter blues

Feb 12 2009 by Shirley Bartynek, Hamilton Advertiser

SHAKE off the winter blues with some great entertainment on offer during February and March at Motherwell Theatre.

Forget the dozen red roses - buy you and your loved one tickets for the Valentine's Night Laughter show on Saturday, February 14, at 8pm.

This night will be hosted by Lanarkshire’s own Patrick Rolink, supported by Teddy, Mark Nelson and Des Clarke, who all provide great stand-up routines.

Tickets cost £6 or £5 for under-25s and Passport to Leisure cardholders.

There’s great music on offer too at Motherwell Theatre in February and March.

The Backbeat Beatles return for their show on Thursday, February 26, at 7.30pm when they'll perform all your favourite Beatles hits from Love Me Do through to Let It Be.

Recreating the era in classic Beatles suits and full Sergeant Pepper regalia.

They also display an excellent level of musicianship and with their irrepressible Merseyside wit and humour, the band guarantee a night to remember.

Tickets cost £13 or £12 for under-25s and Passport to Leisure cardholders.

And in March, outstanding Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute act, Let’s Hang On, will perform at Motherwell Theatre.

With all your favourite hits - Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Rag Doll, Walk Like a Man, December '63 (Oh What a Night) and Can't Take My Eyes Off You - let the music of the Jersey boys transport you back to a magical era of music.

Catch them on Friday, March 6 at 7.30pm.

To book any of the above shows, call 01698 403120 or go online at www.northlan.gov.uk