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
CATS Awards Nominations for co-productions
Two Cumbernauld Theatre co-productions have been nominated for Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS). These nominations underscore the success of the organisation’s pioneering commissioning model, but the withdrawal of Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding means all original theatre-making by Cumbernauld Theatre has stopped.
14 May 2025
Statement from the Board of Cumbernauld Theatre Trust
Representatives of Cumbernauld Theatre Trust met with Creative Scotland on Tuesday 11 February to discuss the decision not to award the Trust multi-year funding two weeks ago. Sadly, at that meeting, Creative Scotland indicated that they will not revisit their decision to reject our application for funding. They outlined what support is now available to […]
14 Feb 2025
Response to Creative Scotland Funding Decision
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust is deeply disappointed to learn that our application to Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding Programme has not been successful. This decision is devastating for our organisation, our staff, and the communities we serve, as it threatens our ability to continue delivering the rich artistic and cultural experiences that have made Cumbernauld Theatre a cornerstone of Scotland’s performing arts sector.
30 Jan 2025
Festive Shows 2024: Recent School Visits
Over the past four weeks, 26 schools and early years learning centre across North Lanarkshire and beyond have visited Lanternhouse for Pinocchio and Special Delivery. We would like to thank all those teachers who chose us for their festive school trips.
18 Dec 2024
Santa’s Chimney Appeal
Help Santa bring Christmas to local families with Carbrain Community Hub and Cumbernauld Kilsyth Care.
29 Nov 2024
First Look at Pinocchio
Welcome to Gepetta’s workshop. Under the direction of Laila Noble, set design by Fraser Lappin, lighting design by Katharine Williams, and thanks to the efforts of the fabulous cast and crew, these brilliant characters are bringing Timbernauld to life this festive season!
27 Nov 2024
Christmas Appeal: Applications Open
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters, our Christmas Appeal is providing 300 tickets for our festive productions. Groups and organisations are invited to apply now.
22 Nov 2024
Cast announced for The Events
Claire Lamont and Sam Stopford will star in the compelling new production of ‘The Events’ by David Greig.
14 Aug 2024
Introducing our August – December 2024 Season
See fantastic original productions and new work from leading companies this autumn and winter, with tickets now on sale for all shows.
24 May 2024
