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Great atmosphere within the theatre. Staff friendly and helpful.
I have only been in the bar once on my travels through Cumbernauld & I would recommend this place as a great experience to see how people lived in the 18th century how quaint the locals are!!!
Absolutely loved this little theatre, we went to watch a Christmas Carol and thought it was superb, my first visit but would definitely go back.
Pantomime was great, seating very good nd sounds good, clean toilets. Price for drinks and confectionery very reasonable
Pantomime was brilliant this year such a shame that this will be the last time in the cottage building
A wee bit run down but had a great time here, staff were lovely
Use it or lose it. Good place for wee night out. Even if not going to theatre
Another fantastic Christmas panto. See you next year :)
Excellent venue apart from the tight car park and the approach road. Helpful pleasant staff and a terrific pantomime ( particularly if you are four years and nine months old, like my granddaughter who loved it
Loved the Cinderella show it was great for kids and the cast were amazing and it was very nostalgic as I used to go here with the school it's a shame the theatre is being closed soon
Can be nice little snug, close seating for theatre.
Very friendly staff and excellent kids entertainment with the Mouse in the House show.
Great little theatre that kept a whole primary school entertained
Lovely bar with character and lovely people. Lots of entertainment on throughout the year in the theatre. Apparently its closing soon. Such a shame. A great venue in a historic building.
Excellent venue for small children as all seats are close to the show stage.
Great Theatre, sadly building closing and moving to a modern structure.
louise and lesley are the best staff i may have ever met in my life. All staff are good but these two are different gravy. Always feel at home and in general just an alround good gaff.
Great afternoon with the Mr Men and Little Miss puppet show.
Lovely theatre good sound ..good seating nice bar
Sadly this was the last acoustic performers session before closure. Great get together. Old cottage theatre is part of the fabric of growing up in cumbernauld
Great intimate theatre. Friendly, helpful staff with a relaxed atmosphere to the place. Great shows for kids are a regular feature here and we've enjoyed many high quality pieces being performed. Well worth getting added to their mailing list to be kept up to date with what's coming up on the schedule.
Excellent varied events for International Women,s Day. Good to see theatre pieces and music from high school + boys and girls. Thanks to those who funded it.
This little gem has a cosy atmosphere, I've seen a couple of shows here and was impressed at their use of space and the effort they put into the shows.
Love Cumbernauld Theatre...will be really sad when it moves to it's new building. Hope it doesn't lose its cost charm.
Served us well integral part of community. Good wishes when moving to new premises.
A nice, intimate little venue. Seen Daniel Sloss here the other night, was a great gig
Well worth a visit. The experience at this venue allows you to see the whites of there eyes.. that being the performers.. and a decent ale only enhances the experience. Though was informed that the theatre was moving
The staff are very good at their job and very keen to help when asked
Road in and out needs addressed. Too narrow and twisty. Apart from that no problem
Great wee place, bar is reasonable, and you get shows bigger theatres won't touch. Worth a visit
Quirky and really welcoming as well as a great close atmosphere
A little bit out of the way but minutes away from the motorway or the village main street and would definitely visit again
The existing staff and management are a credit to this facility
Went to see a Christmas panto with the kids, place was great, staff were ace
Went to Little Shop of Horrors lovely wee theatre sad it's getting pulled down.
Great wee cottage theatre. Nice friendly staff plus wee bar inside and waiting area with sofas and fireplace. They are Moving to Cumbernauld high shortly once it's been built. You can phone them and they will send you programme out.
Great for the locals although people come from near and far
Piece of history here. Great shows staff and facilities
Great little theatre with good productions. Access road not easy in winter.
Lovely theatre, had a nice beer before the show and then thoroughly enjoyed Sister Act. Great costumes, terrific acting and powerful singing plus I had the perfect seat right next to the stage. A great afternoon out.
Excellent place to go to. Go there every Christmas with the kids always a great show kids love getting the flashy wands. Shame this year will be the last before it moves
Parking is a nightmare and car park and entrance road full of pot holes, had to park in the undergrowth on the approach to the theartre and my friend fell in a pothole becausecthere were no lights on and we couldn't see where we were goin
Seating is around the stage and all have a great view of the acts. Staff house excellent and staff at the bar . Would recommend.
Loved the ABBA show . Every seat in this theatre is a great seat it's terrific
What are lovely theatre first time as l Live in Glasgow iwill be back
Absolutely love here! The intimacy of the auditorium is amazing. My 3 daughters all attend drama classes here and their confidence has really developed. The staff are friendly and helpful. Disabled access is a bit of a nuisance if taking part in a show but as its an older building its t be expected. Really gutted that the theatre will be relocating to the new high school but excited to see what will develop.
Prices for shows are really reasonable, panto every year is amazing and drinks are cheap. All in all a great time out
I highly recommend going to the panto here. It's always fun and family friendly.
The bar is open most nights if you are looking for a local pub, it's always a nice spot.
There is wheelchair access and audio description for some shows too.
The staff are fantastic and always happy to help.
The place is like Dr Who's tardis, much bigger on the inside. I don't know how they pull off this voodoo, but it's actually a good sized venue.
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Lanternhouse is a performing arts centre jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre, a third sector arts charity.
Cumbernauld Theatre: A Hub of Performing Arts in Scotland
Cumbernauld Theatre, also known as Lanternhouse, is a performing arts centre located in the town of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is jointly managed by North Lanarkshire Council and Cumbernauld Theatre, a third sector arts charity. The theatre has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years with its diverse range of productions and events.
The History of Cumbernauld Theatre
Cumbernauld Theatre was founded in 1960 by Tom Mitchell as part of the new town development plan. The theatre started as a small community project but quickly grew into a professional venue that attracted artists from all over Scotland and beyond.
In 1994, the theatre moved to its current location at Lanternhouse – a purpose-built facility that includes two performance spaces (the Main Auditorium and the Studio), rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, offices and workshops.
Over the years, Cumbernauld Theatre has established itself as one of Scotland's leading producing theatres with an impressive track record for creating high-quality productions that reflect contemporary Scottish culture.
What Makes Cumbernauld Theatre Unique?
One thing that sets Cumbernauld Theatre apart from other venues is its commitment to community engagement. The theatre runs an extensive outreach programme that provides opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in drama workshops, youth theatres and other creative projects.
The outreach programme also includes initiatives such as dementia-friendly performances and relaxed performances for people with autism or sensory processing disorders. These efforts have helped make the theatre more accessible to everyone in the community.
Another unique aspect of Cumbernauld Theatre is its focus on new writing. The venue has commissioned many original plays over the years from emerging playwrights who have gone on to achieve national recognition.
Recent Productions at Cumbernauld Theatre
Some recent productions at Cumbenauld Theater include:
- "The Yellow on The Broom" - A play based on Betsy Whyte's memoir about growing up in rural Aberdeenshire.
- "A Night With Thick Kevin" - A comedy show featuring Thick Kevin (aka Gary Little), one of Scotland's most popular stand-up comedians.
- "The Lying Kind" - A dark comedy about two hapless policemen who try to cover up their mistake after accidentally killing Santa Claus.
- "Hansel & Gretel" - A family-friendly Christmas show featuring music and puppetry.
- "Singin' I'm No' A Billy He's A Tim 2" - An updated version of Des Dillon's classic play about sectarianism in Glasgow football culture.
Upcoming Events at Cumbenauld Theater
Some upcoming events at cumbenauld theater include:
- "A Playful Meditation On Friendship And Loss"- This production will be held between September 22nd through September 25th
- “An Evening With Andy Cameron” – This event will take place on October 1st
- “Buddy Holly & The Cricketers” – This musical tribute will be held between October 7th through October10th
- “Pride And Prejudice* (*Sort Of)” – This production will be held between November17th through November20th
Conclusion
Cumberland Theater offers something for everyone with its diverse range of productions throughout each year. From family-friendly shows during Christmas time to dark comedies tackling serious issues like sectarianism or loss; there truly is something here for every taste! Additionally they offer various programs aimed towards engaging members within their local communities which makes them stand out among other theaters across Scotland!
- Website
- cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk
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- 01236732887
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