Gearing Up for a Frosty Panto Adventure
A new panto Baltic, written by Jerry Taylor, comes to our main stage from Saturday 22 November to Sunday 24 December. Take a sneak peak into rehearsals.
13 Nov 2025
Mega Raffle
Cumbernauld’s Big Variety Bash is now sold out, but you can still get involved by buying raffle tickets to support Cumbernauld Theatre Trust. Tickets are £1 per strip and you don’t need to be at the event to take part. The draw will be made during the Big Variety Bash on Sunday 30 November.
12 Nov 2025
Funding update: progress and next steps
It has been a month since we relaunched the Save Cumbernauld Theatre campaign, so we wanted to share an update on where things stand and what is coming next.
5 Nov 2025
Save Cumbernauld Theatre: Campaign Relaunch
Cumbernauld Theatre has been part of this community for over 60 years. It is where young people grow in confidence, older generations come together, and audiences of all ages experience music, theatre, dance and film close to home.
30 Sep 2025
Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish: a new community play
First look: A brand-new production from Cumbernauld People’s Theatre Company celebrates Billy Connolly’s life from humble beginnings to his debut at Cumbernauld Theatre in 1972.
Written and directed by Lawrence Crawford and featuring stories from the Cumbernauld community alongside a live band, music, comedy and dance.
19 Sep 2025
Share Your Billy Connolly Story
Did you know Billy Connolly made his theatrical debut at our previous home, The Cottage Theatre? Our very own People’s Theatre Company is creating a brand new production, Connolly’s Cumbernauld Flourish, celebrating his life and his special connection to the town. We’d love your memories to be part of it.
1 Sep 2025
An Update from Cumbernauld Theatre Trust
There is plenty happening at Cumbernauld Theatre just now. We wanted to take a moment to update you on where we are at, what is coming up, and what is happening behind the scenes as we plan for the future.
5 Aug 2025
Cancellation Notice: The ultimate Irish Hooley
Due to travel limitations and public safety concerns with Storm Floris, The Ultimate Irish Hooley will not go ahead tonight (Mon 4 Aug). Ticket refunds are being processed.
We hope to reschedule for next year and apologise for any inconvenience.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for high winds across North Lanarkshire. Please take care and stay safe.
4 Aug 2025
Baltic Cast Announcement
Ginger and Jester Productions announces the cast for its upcoming panto at Cumbernauld Theatre, Baltic, written by Jerry Taylor. The lineup includes Alex Robertson of Still Game fame and two talented graduates of the local New College Lanarkshire, making their panto debuts on the Cumbernauld stage.
3 Jul 2025
Leadership Update and Next Steps
Chief Executive Sarah Price is to step down this summer after seven years, having led Cumbernauld Theatre through one of the most transformative chapters in its history.
Patricia Stead, former Executive Director and co-CEO of the Tron Theatre in Glasgow, will join Cumbernauld Theatre Trust as Interim Chief Executive later this month.
3 Jun 2025
