🏢🏗️ Cumbernauld is bidding to become UK Town of Culture 2028. We’re gathering ideas and feedback from the community to support the application. If you’ve got five minutes, please fill in the short survey below. Closes: Friday 20 March. 📝 lanternhousearts.org/cumbernauld-...

🫧🎉 Introducing ALADDIE - our brilliantly bubbly, fantastically funny Scottish pantomime with a spin! ⏰ Priority booking open now for Friends of Cumbernauld Theatre. Public booking opens Tue 10 March. 🔗 lanternhousearts.org/aladdie

🐣 The February school holiday is coming up and something exciting is about to hatch! Inspired by Steven Lee’s much-loved picture book, A Big Egg uses puppets, live music and playful animation to bring a gentle story of new life and discovery to the stage. 🎶 youtu.be/PbcoboF0EWY

A deeply personal hour with storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist Iddo Oberski offers insights into what it means to be human Read our ★★★★ review of the show returning to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social and @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social

👥 David Greig’s The Events is back! This powerful and haunting story was one of the last productions we staged before pausing in-house work. A bold and unforgettable production about resilience, forgiveness and the power of community. 💛 📸 Mihaela Bodlovic lanternhousearts.org/events/the-e...

🎬 🏆 Best Cinema Experience (Scotland)! This award comes from audiences at the Into Film Festival, which makes it all the more special. Thank you to our brilliant audiences for supporting Lanternhouse Cinema, and to both familiar and new faces who come through our doors 💛

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃 It’s nearly time to celebrate Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. Join us for two special events this Burns Night and on 2 February. Tickets at lanternhousearts.org/events or 01236 732 887.

✨❄️💫 Lauren O’Hare is the feisty, independent and fun Elsbeth in Baltic! Afternoons are selling fast. Best availability in the evenings. Runs until Christmas Eve. youtu.be/VS_30oxnfaA?...

For @snackmag.bsky.social - panto picks for 2025 snackmag.co.uk/scotlands-pa... @fringereview.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @pitlochryft.bsky.social @trontheatre.bsky.social @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social @macrobertarts.bsky.social

🎟️ Breaking: Cumbernauld Theatre has averted closure after an 11th-hour u-turn over its Scottish Government funding. 🎟️ Full details & reaction: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569406... @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social @heraldscotland.bsky.social

🎉 Fantastic news! We’ve secured up to £300,000 of strategic investment from the Scottish Government, alongside £100,000 from Creative Scotland’s Open Fund. Read more: lanternhousearts.org/funding-update

✨☃️ The Official Trailer for Baltic is here! Tickets are moving faster than the Glencoe Howler. Several dates are already sold out – book now! youtu.be/KFPBqIWY7Dg

☃️🥕 Meet Kathleen McClenaghan, stepping into the frosty shoes of Nolaff the snowman! youtu.be/XZr093pbipw

Tis the season… My Herald Top 10 theatre shows around Scotland to see in December… @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social @the-citizens.bsky.social @traversetheatre.bsky.social @edinplayhouse.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

⭐ Press Night is here! Step inside the dressing rooms with writer and director Jerry Taylor as he shares what goes into bringing Baltic to life and why this panto is such a joy to make. youtu.be/--jRSSEiTP8

❄️ Meet Abbie Watson from Ginger and Jester Productions as the Baltic team dives into the frosty mayhem. Glenfrost is buzzing and panto season is in full swing! youtu.be/7LMIExQ7fBc

🚨 Cumbernauld’s Big Variety Bash has SOLD OUT, but you don’t need to attend to take part in our Mega Raffle! Win brilliant prizes from local businesses. Every ticket sold helps support the future of Cumbernauld Theatre Trust. More info: lanternhousearts.org/mega-raffle #SaveCumbernauldTheatre

💛 Does Cumbernauld need a cultural hub? Hear what our audiences and community members have to say. youtu.be/n6edtGINv0Q ✨ Donate: lanternhousearts.org/donations ✨ More info: lanternhousearts.org/save-cumbernauld-theatre #SaveCumbernauldTheatre

🌱 It's been a month since we relaunched the #SaveCumbernauldTheatre campaign, and there’s already lots happening. Catch up on the latest updates, new fundraising events, community plans for Cumbernauld’s 70th and ways to support Cumbernauld Theatre Trust: lanternhousearts.org/funding-upda...

💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 New fundraising event! Join us this St Andrew’s Night for Cumbernauld’s Big Variety Bash, hosted by the brilliant Fred MacAuley. All proceeds go towards helping protect the future of Cumbernauld Theatre Trust. #SaveCumbernauldTheatre 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/cumbernaulds-big-variety-bash

❄️ Brrrrrr. Get your panto tickets before the lines freeze! 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/baltic

📰 News Roundup Here’s a roundup of what’s been said in the media this week about the campaign to #SaveCumbernauldTheatre. 🧵 📸 Image: Treasure Island (Cumbernauld Theatre Company, 2022). Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic.

💛 Our audiences and community participants share what’s great about Cumbernauld Theatre and why it matters. #SaveCumbernauldTheatre youtu.be/nohDBVQyWTc

🎷 Next weekend, Reelin' in the Dan delivers the sights and sounds of Steely Dan as you’ve never experienced before! This 6-piece band recreating all the essentials from their classic 1972 – 1980 era, coming to our main auditorium on Sat 1 November. 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/events/reeli...

Joyce McMillan: Cumbernauld Theatre shouldn't be forced to close because of an admin fail www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

❄️ It’s nearly panto time… meet Elsbeth and let the magic unfold! Baltic is coming to our main stage from 22 Nov – 24 Dec. Book now! lanternhousearts.org/baltic

My thoughts in the @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the current situation at Cumbernauld Theatre, which after being turned down for multi year funding by Creative Scotland may be forced to close its doors before the end of this year. www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

Exclusive: Elaine C Smith, Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Blythe Duff & Colin McCredie back campaign to save Cumbernauld Theatre from closure as more than 40 jobs hang in the balance. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555233...

💛 Meet just a few of our audience members and community theatre participants. Here's what Cumbernauld Theatre means to them. youtu.be/MASyLwUF8Ic?...

✨ Break a leg to our People’s Theatre Company as they take to the stage this weekend with Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish! There are still a few tickets left. Come along to support your community and see what this remarkable group has created: lanternhousearts.org/connollys-cumbernauld-flourish

⚠️ Urgent Update: Cumbernauld Theatre has served our community for over 60 years, and we have until the end of this year to secure its future. Join us to #SaveCumbernauldTheatre. Visit lanternhousearts.org/save-cumbernauld-theatre for more information and to find out how you can help.

✨ A glimpse into the first sessions of our new Take Part term! Great to see these young people diving straight into drama, creativity and fun. Our Drama Club runs on Saturday mornings and new participants are always welcome. Find out more at lanternhousearts.org/take-part 📸 Sally Jubb Photography

⛄ Local talent from New College Lanarkshire is part of this year’s Baltic cast, with Kathleen McClenaghan making her Cumbernauld Theatre panto debut as Nolaff!

💬 Cumbernauld Theatre has been discussed in The Scottish Parliament today. We welcome the Cabinet Secretary’s commitment to meet with us and look forward to the conversation. We’ll share an update on our future plans in early October. Click below to watch. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...

🎸 Heading into the weekend celebrating 50 years of Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin’s sixth studio album. Here’s Kashmir from Boot Led Zeppelin, the definitive tribute band coming to Lanternhouse on 20 September! youtu.be/p9xX2-WEb5M?...

🎙️ Next Thursday! Award-winning songwriter, singer and guitarist Kris Drever, known for his solo work and with Lau, his music blends tradition with modern storytelling, earning Folk Awards and working with Mark Knopfler, Eddi Reader and Roddy Woomble. 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/kris-drever

☃️ Local talent from @nclanarkshire.bsky.social joins the cast of Baltic with Milly Sweeney making her panto debut as the mischievous Jack Frost!

Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling & a pulsating electronic live score, this is the story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. Should he arrive there, Hades might grant him the chance to lead his friend home…but at what cost? 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/oran

❄ Jerry Taylor is penning and directing Baltic and will also be stepping into the role of cheeky sidekick Sammy the Slush!

🎸 Today (20 August) is Robert Plant’s birthday, and just one month to go until Boot Led Zeppelin hits the Lanternhouse stage! Expect all the classics, from mellow acoustic gems to anthems. Big sound, big flares, big hair. Here’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ to get you in the mood 👇 youtu.be/tiOpYzY7Gf4

🎙️ Award-winning songwriter, singer and guitarist Kris Drever comes to Lanternhouse on 11 Sep. Known for his solo work and with Lau, his music blends tradition with modern storytelling, earning Folk Awards and working with Mark Knopfler, Eddi Reader & Roddy Woomble. 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/kris-drever

✨ Meet Lauren O’Hare, bringing the brave young Elsbeth to life in Baltic! Lauren is a Glasgow-based actor and a graduate of the University of Glasgow, where she studied English Literature and Film & Television.

A message from the Upbeat Beatles! ❤✌️

😈 Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this thrilling story of ÒRAN and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld comes to Lanternhouse this September. 📅 19 - 20 Sep 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/oran

⛄ Cast Announcement ⛄ Baltic, Cumbernauld's brand-new pantomime from Ginger and Jester Productions, will be brought to life by a hilarious and talented cast! Read more at lanternhousearts.org/news 📅 22 Nov - 24 Dec 🎟️ lanternhousearts.org/baltic

🎸 Boot-Led-Zeppelin offers the definitive tribute to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands. Big Sound, big flares and big hair! 🤘 📅 Sat 20 Sep (19:30) 🎫 lanternhousearts.org/boot-led-zeppelin

🎸 Come and hear the entire and magnificent back catalogue of the legendary Mr Paul Weller! Delve into his epic 30-year solo career, showcasing beloved hits like ‘Changing Man’, ‘Broken Stones’, and ‘You Do Something To Me’. 📅 Sat 13 Sep (19:30) 🎫 lanternhousearts.org/absolute-weller

🥁 Step back in time with a top tribute, faithfully recreating the iconic sound and style of Ray Davies and The Kinks! Expect an electrifying celebration of a legendary back catalogue - from ‘You Really Got Me’ to ‘Waterloo Sunset’ & beyond. 📅 Fri 24 Oct 🎫 lanternhousearts.org/the-kinks-experience

Did someone say Taps-Aff? ☀️🥵 The Naked Neds’ follows a group of Glasgow lads as they navigate the aftermath of their friend’s suicide. They eventually realise there’s one thing they can do; take their clothes off! 📅 Fri 15 Aug (19:30) 🎫 lanternhousearts.org/the-naked-neds

🎻 ‘Chamber-folk of the highest order’ (The Scotsman) RANT recently celebrated a decade of music-making and continues to lead the Scottish fiddle scene with 3 acclaimed albums to their name. The evening includes support from indie folk country duo, Mist & Wing. 📅 26 June 🎫 lanternhousearts.org/rant