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Paisley is bidding for UK City of Culture 2021, a competition open to cities, large towns and urban areas run by the UK Government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport. It sees a 12-month extravaganza of major national events in one place, but it isn’t just a big year-long party... it’s about using the spotlight to create long-lasting economic, social and cultural change. We want to harness the power of culture and all the benefits it brings to people’s lives to create a lasting legacy for the whole area—attracting visitors, energising our High Street, creating jobs and building a new sense of pride in Paisley. Paisley can win it. UK City of Culture doesn’t go to a place which is already the finished article—it goes to one which needs a boost. You can show your support for Paisley’s bid on social media by sharing your thoughts on what the town means to you and why you think we can win the title by using #Paisley2021 You can also find out more online at www.paisley2021.co.uk, where you can sign up for our newsletter.

Ludo’s Cafe Ludo’s cafe is situated in the awardwinning Johnstone Town Hall, which opened in March last year. Ludo’s has a great selection of freshly made sandwiches and salads plus much more. Ludo’s is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm.

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Sat 17 September

Sat 1 October

Tram Direct presents

FIRE EXIT presents

Touching Cloth

The Course of True Love

Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

box office & information 0300 300 1210

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee*

by David Leddy

Suitable for ages 14+

Paisley Arts Centre

After sell out performances Touching Cloth is now on tour. This riotous comedy set in the Glasgow shipyards will have your jaws aching from laughing! Join ship workers John, Paul, George and Shug as they chat about love, pregnancy, sex, education etc whilst keeping one eye constantly on the loo for a quick skive. All this coupled with some 80’s music takes you back to the hey days of the shipyards.

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee*

7.30pm

Suitable for ages 16 +

An everyday tale of caution, courage and Cleo Laine. Following sell-out success at Glasgow’s legendary ‘A Play, A Pie and A Pint’, comes this playful and heart-warming new production from a multi-award winning “Star Scottish playwright” (Metro). Celia and Oliver are in the world’s most expensive hotel, drunk on the world’s most expensive champagne. They have thirty minutes to make up their minds about a risky political proposal that could tear their lives apart. Will they find the courage to reveal their true feelings and speak truth to power? “Gorgeous... witty... resonant” The Scotsman

“Poignant and insightful” The Times

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

drama image: Touching Cloth

Thurs 6 October

Kathryn Barker Productions presents

The Collector By Henry Naylor

Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 14+

2003. Mazrat Prison, Iraq. Previously one of Saddam’s most notorious torture houses, it is now under Allied command.

image: The Collector

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Nassir works here as a translator. He’s local, pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country and is about to get married. But when he is recognised by Faisal, new prisoner and psychotic supporter of the old regime, his life becomes a living hell. Born out of Henry Naylor’s own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003, The Collector is a compelling tale of murder, evil and betrayal set in occupied Iraq. Winner of Scotsman Fringe First Award 2014

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Sat 8 October Terra Incognita Arts supported by Macrobert Arts Centre presents

Invisible Army Paisley Arts Centre

7pm

£5 + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 12+

Three years ago Robbie McGuire started becoming invisible. It’s not a big problem. It doesn’t affect his daily life. Mrs Gillespie still gives him detention and Sarah Hargreaves still threatens to smash his face in. But people bump into him a lot in the street. Nobody ever really looks at him–they always look to the side or slightly behind. And this morning, the longer he looked in the mirror the less he could see of himself. Created as a documentation of the experiences and imaginations of a group of young carers, Invisible Army follows Robbie through a very weird day.

box office & information 0300 300 1210

image: Invisible Army

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

image: A Bench on the Road

drama 5 Tues 11 October

Sat 22 October

Charioteer Theatre presents

Blow Off!

A Bench on the Road Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 10+ contains some references to violence and conflict

Spanning a century of unprecedented radical change, the diverse experiences of women from both cultures intertwine. Based on hundreds of interviews collected over 30 years, this play brings to life stories of our mothers, unlocking the past and asking pertinent questions about our future.

7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 16+ contains strong language and violence

“I’m not going to tell you her hair colour. Her skin colour. Her name. All you need to know, right now is that she is a person.” Explosive guerilla–gig–drama from “one of the most exciting forces in Scottish Theatre” (Scotsman) Julia Taudevin with live music from Kim Moore with Susan Bear and Julie Eisenstein from Glasgow’s hottest indie-pop duo Tuff Love. This fierce and playful new feminist work explores the psychology of extremism with haunting melodies and progressive punk riffs.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Based on real testimonies, A Bench on the Road is a rich piece of musical and visual storytelling which explores women’s experience of immigration through the lens of Scottish-Italian immigrants from 1850-1950. The play tells stories of Scottish and Italian women divided, yet united, in battle for identity and belonging.

Paisley Arts Centre

drama Wed 26 October

Wed 26 & Thurs 27 October

In Motion Theatre Company Presents

Al Seed, in association with Feral Arts and Renfrewshire Leisure presents

Where The Crow Flies Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Ostracised by the community she lives in, Carrie feels isolated from the world. Her husband is in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit. Can she prove his innocence? All this seems impossible, until a new neighbour moves in next door–but is the incomer all that she seems…?

Based on interviews and stories with women in Blackburn, West Lothian– Where the Crow Flies is a play about starting over, fighting for the truth, gaining trust and getting rid of the labels that are put on us. Please note there will be a short monologue performance from the Scottish Network of Family Support Groups before the show.

The Tapping Paisley Town Hall

8pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 18+

The world premier of the latest solo show from multi-award winning visual theatre maker Al Seed. Based upon Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’, and drawing upon the myth of Orpheus’ descent into the underworld, The Tapping is a gothic-horror melodrama that draws its audience down a hallucinatory spiral of madness and–perhaps–revelation, set against the stunning backdrop of Paisley Town Hall’s Loggia.

Sun 18 December

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play on Stage Johnstone Town Hall 2.30pm & 7.30pm £14 (£12 conc) + bkg fee* box office & information 0300 300 1210

The story of the most inspirational film of all time. The heart-warming American family classic. It’s a Wonderful Life is brought to the stage in a Live Radio Play. Performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience, six actors take on the roles of 1940s radio actors, who in turn portray the dozens of characters of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Featuring live sound effects and live music, this performance is a rare opportunity to see how a 1940s radio broadcast was produced. *see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Sat 3 September

Sat 10 September

Tommy Smith and Brian Kellock

Main Street Blues

Paisley Arts Centre

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee*

7.30pm

£12 (£10 conc) + bkg fee*

7.30pm

This show by one of Scotland’s premier blues bands combines acoustic blues with a powerful mix of electric blues and funk material. A favourite around blues festivals and known for putting on a very energetic live show, the band has sold out its performances at the prestigious Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival every year since 2012. “Jubilant atmosphere, packed to the rafters. Face melting guitar solos. A blues band in the truest sense” Blues in Britain Magazine

“Simply first class” Press & Journal

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Saxophonist Tommy Smith and pianist Brian Kellock are Scotland’s international jazz ambassadors, having worked with jazz’s leading players and wowed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Their concerts are intimate and spontaneous with music played with passion and presented with good humour.

Paisley Arts Centre

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image: Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock

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Sun 18 September

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham ‘Le Grand Anniversaire’ 30th Anniversary Tour

Paisley Town Hall

7.30pm

£18 (£16 conc) + bkg fee* Together Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music. 2016 sees Aly and Phil mark many milestones. This will be their 30th year of working together, Aly turned 70 in May and Phil also celebrates 40 years as a professional musician. To celebrate they’re planning some surprises on their annual trip round Scotland including a nostalgic backdrop of images from all those years and the release of a new album. image: Aly & Phil

Thurs 29 September

Thurs 13 October

Heidi Talbot Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

box office & information 0300 300 1210

£12 (£10 conc) + bkg fee* Folk star and former member of Cherish the Ladies, Heidi Talbot’s unique Celtic–come–Americana sound has earned her legions of fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Subtlety is Talbot’s magic ingredient: her delicate re-working of traditional and contemporary material coupled with her gossamer voice have won her rave reviews, most notably for her 2012 album ‘Angels Without Wings’. Heidi has also performed with some of the world’s most respected trad and folk artists, including Eddi Reader, Mark Knopfler, Idlewild and King Creosote. “Simply vocal heaven” The Sunday Times

“A voice that’s both awestruck and tender” The New York Times

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Renfrewshire Leisure, Renfrewshire HSCP, SMHAFF, WCS Paisley Music and UWS MA Music Framework present

I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times Paisley Arts Centre FREE Featuring conversations with experts from the music industry and health professions, this event will focus on songwriting and mental health; specifically looking after your mental health whilst developing a career in the music industry. After the panel discussions we are delighted to be screening Love and Mercy, celebrating 50 years of ‘Pet Sounds’. Read more on page 14

Wed 2 November

Oscillon Response: Mark Lyken

Karine Polwart

Paisley Arts Centre

£16 (£14 conc) + bkg fee*

7.30pm

£5 + bkg fee* Composer and filmmaker Mark Lyken interprets the forefather of electronic art, Ben F Laposky’s pioneering Oscillon electronic abstractions. Working in collaboration with Sanford Museum, Iowa, this Cryptic Commission for Sonica 2015 merges Lyken’s sonic responses and visualisations with Laposky’s groundbreaking 1950s artworks. Responding to a selection of six strikingly different photographic works capturing complex, rhythmic waveforms, not only are Laposky’s images a visual inspiration for Lyken’s compositions but the original process behind the creation of the artworks has been utilised to generate the accompanying visuals for the performance.

Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

Scottish singer, songwriter, composer and essayist, Karine Polwart’s songs combine folk influences and myth with themes as diverse as Donald Trump’s corporate megalomania to Charles Darwin’s family life and the complexities of modern parenthood. Her talent for crafting unique, enduring melodies, her gift for saying just enough without overstating her case and her pure and approachable singing voice can’t fail to draw an audience in, in the same way one might lean towards a late night tale by the fireside. An unmissable gig.

music and entertainment

Tues 18 October

“One of the finest singersongwriters in Britain” The Guardian

Join us for a Q&A with Mark after the performance.

Thurs 20 October

Roddy Woomble & Band Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

£14 (£12 conc) + bkg fee*

Roddy returns to Paisley celebrating 10 years since the release of his acclaimed solo debut; ‘My Secret is My Silence’ with musicians Andrew Mitchell (guitar and bass), Luciano Rossi (keyboards and piano) and Siobhan Wilson (guitar and vocals). “One of Britain’s most distinct and talented voices” Kerrang

image: Karine Polwart

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer.

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image: Holly at Christmas

Wed 14 December Buddy Holly & The Cricketers present

Holly at Christmas Paisley Town Hall

7.30pm

£14 (£12 conc) + bkg fee* Celebrate Yuletide with Buddy Holly and The Cricketer’s Holly at Christmas, the show that’s now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

Buddy Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. Thurs 10 November

MacFloyd Paisley Town Hall

7.30pm

£15 (£13 conc) + bkg fee*

box office & information 0300 300 1210

MacFloyd return to Paisley Town Hall with their new show for 2016, ‘On the Horizon’. Promising to be another unforgettable evening of music, the band will journey through an impressive catalogue of Pink Floyd classics from the albums ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Wish You Were Here’, ‘The Wall’ and many, many more. In a show lasting over two hours, prog rock fans will witness an impressive light and laser display accompanied by stunning visual effects. You too can be part of the journey, if only for one night. Enjoy the ride! *see page 1 for details of our booking fees

“The audiences were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage

“Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One

Fri 16 December

Jolly Johnstone Party Night Johnstone Town Hall 7pm £27 per person + bkg fee* Get a group of friends or colleagues together and celebrate the festive season with our Jolly Johnstone Party Night! Tickets include a delicious three course meal, top-notch live entertainment and a glass of fizz when you arrive at the beautifully rebuilt Town Hall in Johnstone.

image: Lady Macbeth: unsex me here

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dance Sat 5 November Company Chordelia & Solar Bear present

Lady Macbeth: unsex me here Paisley Arts Centre

7.30pm

£10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Lady Macbeth: unsex me here explores one of Shakespeare’s most complex women. Paralleling Shakespeare’s time, a cast of three male dancers all play Lady Macbeth, exploring the relationship between masculinity and femininity.

Using Shakespeare’s language as the source, British Sign Language is used to create choreography, producing a piece of visceral dance and movement theatre which will reach D/deaf and hearing audiences alike, in different ways. “a remarkable new piece by Company Chordelia” ***** The Herald (on Nijinsky’s Last Jump)

“rich and humane portrait” ***** book online www.renfrewshireleisure.com

The Guardian (on Nijinsky’s Last Jump)

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Carol Laula and Friend s celebrate Paisley Friday 14 October / Sp iegeltent / £12 (£10 conc) Paisley’s daughter in mu sic returns with some special frien ds for a unique performance sp eciallycommissioned for The Spree.

Carol will curate an ev ening featuring music from Da vid Scott (The Pearfishers, BMX Bandits) and Mark and Claire Ra fferty, relatives of the legenda ry Gerry Rafferty; Christopher Brookmyre reading from Iain Bank s’ classic novel Espedair Street; and special appearances from PACE Youth Theatre and St Mirren Football Club. This once-in-a-lifetim e Paisley spectacular is not to be missed!

Admiral Fallow plus support Friday 14 October / Paisley Town Hall / £1 4 (£12

conc) The former Spree head liners return to Paisley with three widely acclaimed hits under their belts, variously de scribed as ‘heartbreakingly be autiful’, ‘sonically audacious’ an d ‘lyrically bewitching.’ Prone to se lfdeprecation, they won’t tell you this themselves, but the y are very special performers in the live arena. Bring on the gushing accolades and see the m squirm!

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nc) Three of the best acts on the traditional music circu it share a bill for this year’s Spree , combining some of the best eleme nts of Scottish and Irish fo lk. There simply isn’t enou gh space here to say everything we want about these three acts… get over to www.thespree.co.uk , read more, and buy your ticket!

A Celebration of Robert Tannahill Friday 21 October / Sp iegeltent / £14 (£12 conc) A specially-commission ed show with the town’s UK Cit y of Culture 2021 bid in mind, this will be a fantastic night as Th e Tannahill Weavers are joined by Eddie Reader and Dick Gaug han to bring to life the songs of Paisley’s weaver poet.

Treacherous Orchestra and Skerryvore Saturday 22 October / Paisley Town Hall / £1 2 (£

10 conc) A joyous 11-piece explo sion of instrumental brilliance , rampaging humour and cracking tun es, Treacherous Orchestra offer a thrilling new dimensio n of Scottish music. Joined by Skerr yvore and their ‘…feel-good fusion of rock, pop and traditional mu sic…’ (Keith Bryan’s Record Reviews), this one’s guaranteed to get you moving!

Spree Sessions

Three specially-curat ed shows working with the comm unity in advance of and during The Spree…

RockUs Community Choir Sunday 16 October / Paisley Abbey / £5 Singing has been prov en to improve wellbeing and mental health, and with three free rehearsals taking place ahead of time in the Paisley co mmunity, RockUs will be encoura ging people to sing themselves ha ppy!

Create Paisley with James Grant Tuesday 18 October / Spiegeltent / £5 One of the most renow ned and respected singer-songw riters Scotland has ever prod uced, James will curate and produce youngsters from Paisl ey’s own Create initiative with this special concert showcasing loc al talent and the exceptional wo rk the organisation is doing.

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Friday 21 October / Sp iegeltent/ £tbc Young musicians will ha ve the opportunity to come to gether and play traditional music , with tutors teaching how to learn and arrange traditional material ah ead of a special concert. If you want to particip ate in any of these Spree Se ssions, sign-up details are avail able at www.thespree.co.uk .

film Thurs 13 October Renfrewshire Leisure, Renfrewshire HSCP, SMHAFF, WCS Music Paisley and UWS MA Music Framework present

Love and Mercy (PG) Paisley Arts Centre £4 (£2 conc) + bkg fee*

The amazing true story of Brian Wilson, the visionary leader of one of the world’s biggest ever bands, the Beach Boys. After suffering a debilitating panic attack Wilson quits touring, and retires to the studio to work on what will become the band’s masterpiece, ‘Pet Sounds’. Twenty years later, a now middleaged Wilson (John Cusack) is a broken, confused man, and is now under the supervision of the tyrannical Dr. Eugene Landy (Paul Giamatti). Based on the true story of the legendary Brian Wilson, this innovative, acclaimed biopic flits between the 1960s and the 1980s.

box office & information 0300 300 1210

This screening will also feature short films from WCS Paisley Music students. Don’t miss I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times, a panel event explaining the relationship between music, the industry and mental health prior to Love and Mercy. Read more on page 8.

film Tues 25 October

Best Foot Forward Paisley Arts Centre

7pm–9.30pm

£2 ticket on the door Frame by Frame in conjunction with the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival present the best in local films with a social conscience. Filmmakers are invited to bring a DVD or short film along to be screened. For more information on Best Foot Forward, or to be added to the Frame by Frame mailing list, please email richard.weeks@ renfrewshire.gov.uk

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

image: Daniel Sloss—So?

comedy

comedy Sat 15 October

Thurs 3 November

Live Nation and MZA presents

Daniel Sloss—So?

Gary Little: A Bit Personal

With special guest Kai Humphries*

Paisley Arts Centre

Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm £14.50 (£11 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 16 +

Don’t miss the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedian! Daniel has sold out 8 consecutive Edinburgh Fringes and tours extensively throughout the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA. He co-created online sitcom M.U.F.F, gave a ‘Tedx’ talk, released a live DVD and is working on his pilot for Warner Brothers Studios. And, hot on the heels of last year’s incredible 8 date UK and European DARK tour, he’s made his New York debut with a smash-hit season at the Soho Playhouse followed by a sold out 2 month tour in Australia and New Zealand.

8pm

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee* After a successful 2016 Fringe, Gary is back with a brand new show. This time he tells stories of paranoia, hillwalking, prison pen pals and being known as the guy with the dogs! Gary has an incredibly warm, personable style. Combine this with his unflinching honesty and openness, and just a hint of vulnerability, audiences everywhere fall in love with his easy charm.

“A master storyteller. Runs rings round his comedy peers” The Herald

“Born Raconteur” **** Scotsman

“Funny, intelligent, charming” **** (Edinburgh Evening News)

“Dirty, sweet and clever” (New York Times) *support acts subject to change

image: Gary Little

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Thurs 24 November Thurs 22 Sept

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8pm

bkg fee* £10 (£8 conc) + Over 18s only

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Paisley Town Hall

8pm

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee* Over 18s only

Get tickets to the next gig for £6 if you book immediately after this show Thurs 15 December

box office & information 0300 300 1210

Thurs 27 Oct

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*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Paisley Town Hall

8pm

£10 (£8 conc) + bkg fee* Over 18s only

image: Alexander Wilson Display

exhicitions

exhibitions Until 26 September

Alexander Wilson Display

Gesture— expression in modern art

Paisley Museum

FREE

Born in Paisley, Alexander Wilson was a poet, artist, scientist and social commentator who, as a young man left for America and rose to become one of the towering figures in the history of the scientific study of birds.

Modernist artists of the twentieth century deliberately departed from tradition, preferring to express ideas and feelings, rather than representing real life situations. Photography could reproduce the world at the click of a shutter, allowing artists to exploit paint and other materials to paint images formed in their minds.

Known as the “Father of American Ornithology”, Wilson was the first person to attempt to illustrate and document all the birds of North America and his nine-volume American Ornithology was the first significant publication on the subject. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wilson’s birth, Paisley Museum is displaying some of the book-plates from Wilson’s publication to highlight the work of this pioneering scientist.

Paisley Museum’s collection contains impressive works of art which demonstrate the energy and interest of various artists. A selection of these works, many of which have been seldom displayed, are joined by loans from the estate of American artist Jon Schueler (1916-1992) during the centenary year of his birth.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Until 4 September

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13 September–6 November

Shelters Paisley Museum FREE A major Fife Contemporary Art & Craft exhibition highlighting the human need and drive to find and make shelter presented as part of Scotland’s Festival of Architecture 2016. Curated by Bobby Niven of The Bothy Project this will introduce the history of Lloyd Kahn’s iconic Californian based Shelter Publications for the first time in the UK through an immersive photographic installation. The current Scottish dimension to the international shelter/cabins/ off-grid movement will be explored through the stories around a range of Scottish self-build initiatives. 13 September–6 November

Mapping the Moon Paisley Museum FREE

box office & information 0300 300 1210

Paisley Museum recently received a donation of Moon maps, created by NASA in the early 1960s to provide an accurate depiction of the lunar surface. These maps, hand drawn with incredible accuracy and detail, were then used to select suitable sites for the Moon landings. This display showcases a small sample from our collection of these very impressive, highly detailed and decorative maps.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Sat 8 October

Observe the Moon Night Coats Observatory

7pm–9pm

FREE This year Coats Observatory will be participating in ‘International Observe the Moon Night’, an annual worldwide event that encourages observation, appreciation, and understanding of our Moon and its connection to planetary science and exploration. The observatory telescopes will be trained on the Moon and staff will be on hand to answer any lunar-related questions. In the event of poor weather preventing telescope use planetarium shows will run instead. 11 October–15 January

Made in Paisley— A Collaborative Space @ Paisley Museum FREE Part exhibition, part workshop and part digital studio, join us for an experiment in creativity and collaboration. Drawing on the rich creative talents of individuals and communities across Renfrewshire, we want to explore and celebrate what makes Paisley and Renfrewshire unique. Featuring a specially created space and a programme of artist led workshops and hands on activities, come along, make your mark and be part of Made in Paisley.

image: Paisley Artists

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Paisley Artists

Paisley Natural History Society Talks

Paisley Museum

FREE

Local art group Paisley Artists once again promise a varied and colourful display of Renfrewshire’s artistic talent at their annual exhibition. Always a great success with visitors, the exhibition promises a wide diversity of styles, media and subject matter. Most exhibits are available for purchase.

Hosted by experts in the field, these talks provide an interesting insight into various natural history topics. The talks are open to everyone and there’s no need to book, just come along.

19 November–11 December

7.30pm

Thurs 1 Sept The changing fortunes of eiders in the Clyde by Chris Waltho

Thurs 6 October

The Forestry Commission in Scotland by Derek Shannan, Ranger (Scottish Lowlands Forest District, Forestry Commission Scotland)

Thurs 3 November All about Badgers by Jackie Clark (Scottish Badgers)

Thurs 1 December Strawberry Fields Forever: Birding in New York’s Central Park by Tom Byars

Over at Renfrew Museum, make sure you don’t miss...

The Centenary of the Battle of the Somme Renfrew Museum FREE Renfrew Museum Group have put together an exhibit to commemorate the Battle of the Somme. Drawing from Renfrew Museum’s collection, this display will highlight WW1 artefacts with a Renfrew connection to the ‘Big Push’. *see page 1 for details of our booking fees

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Until 28 November

fam ily e ven ts

family events

image: Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)

Tues 4 October

Starcatchers & Branar Téatar do Pháistí present

The Shape of Things Created by Ailie Cohen & Marc Mac Lochlainn

Paisley Arts Centre

11am & 2pm

£3 + bkg fee* Suitable for age 6 months–2 years and their adults

The world all around us is made up of wonderful shapes. But sometimes there are so many shapes that some shapes get lost. This is a story of two shapes, Cubert and Triantán, and the adventures they have finding their way back to each other box office & information 0300 300 1210

Set in a soft and tactile environment, Starcatchers and Branar tell this interactive story through puppetry, object theatre, music and sound.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Sat 10 December

Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)

Funbox presents

Christmas Wonderland

Paisley Arts Centre

Johnstone Town Hall 11am & 2pm

2pm

£5 + bkg fee*

£10 Early Bird ticket until 15 September

Suitable for ages 6 +

Thereafter £12 | Family Saver £44 | Groups 10+ £9 | Under 12 mths + adult £14 + bkg fee*

As a boy, Will dreams of being an astronaut and asks Father Christmas for a spaceship. He receives a piano instead as a present. Digging out the ‘instruction manual’ in the piano stool, he explores the possibility of getting to the Moon on the piano. Will begins to learn about the anatomy and the evolution of the piano from a text book that mashes fact and fiction to the extent one might not tell which is which.

Mon 31 October Wee Stories and Fife Cultural Trust present the co-production

The Man who followed his Legs (and kept on walking)

family events

Sun 16 October

Don’t miss the latest fun filled, festive family show from Anya, Kevin and Gary, formerly of The Singing Kettle. The Funbox gang are on top of the world–literally, as they journey to the North Pole with the Funsters Fluffy and Flossie and of course everyone’s favourite cheeky dog Bonzo. Everyone is wrapped up warm for an Arctic adventure packed with songs, silliness and lots of snow. The Funbox is locked though and the keys are missing. Can you help find them? Don’t forget to wear a Christmas jumper and bring a torch to light up the night.

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Paisley Arts Centre 10.30am (schools only) & 1.30pm (schools and public) £3 schools | £10 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Suitable for ages 10 +

The Man who followed his Legs (and kept on walking) is a celebration of human resilience, following the story of two Young Scottish coalminers’ experience of World War One. The death, loss and mayhem of the trenches force Johnny to follow his legs (and keep on walking) to rediscover a reason for living. Funny, entertaining and moving, Wee Stories bring their distinctive brand of story-telling to this rich production, based on true events leading to the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Video, puppetry, music and performance vividly bring alive the enormity of this first global conflict for a new generation of young people. *see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Baby Disco

family events

Paisley Museum

Club Animate 10.30am–12pm

£2 per adult + bkg fee*

Every Wed from 7 Sep–12 Oct

Join in the fun with dancing and games as well as art activities. Music will be provided by our own DJ with a mixture of Disney tunes, nursery rhymes and pop music.

Block 2:

Thurs 27 October Halloween Disco Christmas Disco

Playdays @ the Museum Paisley Museum

Every Wed from 2 Nov–7 Dec Paisley Museum (entry via side door) 6pm–7.45 pm £30 (£25 conc) + bkg fee* for 6 week session Suitable for ages 8–15

Thurs 15 December

Every Wed from 31 Aug–28 Sept and 26 Oct–30 Nov

1.30pm–2.15pm

FREE–no need to book just drop in Suitable for 4 months–4 years & parent/carer

Block 1:

Playdays @ the Museum is a great place for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their adults. Run by our Arts Development Team and professional arts practitioners these free creative sessions explore sound, dance and movement, multi-sensory activities, drama, singing, arts and crafts. Places at each Playdays session are limited to 25 adults. Please arrive promptly as admission is strictly a first come, first served basis and sessions are typically very busy.

Make a short cartoon. Make a LEGO movie. Take it home on DVD. Devise a script, shoot and edit. Learn to use animation software and add your own hilarious voices to your finished story.

Saturday Art Class Block 1: 20, 27 Aug; 10, 17, 24, Sept and 01 Oct Block 2: 05, 12, 19, 26 Nov and 03, 10 Dec Paisley Museum

10.30am–12.30pm

£36 (£30 conc) + bkg fee* for 6 week session Suitable for ages 7–11

Art classes are run by a professional artist. Places limited to 15 per class.

Creative Art Classes Block 1: 20, 27 Aug; 10, 17, 24, Sept and 01 Oct Block 2: 05, 12, 19, 26 Nov and 03, 10 Dec Paisley Museum

2pm–4pm

£36 (£30 conc) + bkg fee* for 6 week session Suitable for ages 11–16

box office & information 0300 300 1210

Join an expert tutor and realise your creative potential with a series of art classes. Whether you want to learn new techniques, develop skills or use the studio space to work on a project, these teenage art classes are perfect for you. The experienced tutor will guide you through various art forms and help you explore new methods in print making, painting on canvas, design and drawing.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

ev en ts ot he r

other events

Camcorder Club

Tues 1 November–Thurs 22 December

Block 1

Winter Viewing Season

Every Thurs from 8 Sep–13 Oct

Coats Observatory

Block 2

Last admission 8.45pm

Every Thurs from 3 Nov–8 Dec

FREE

Paisley Museum

Throughout the winter months, Coats observatory opens to allow visitors to view the wonders of the night sky up close through powerful telescopes housed in the building. See the moon, planets and other astronomical wonders as never before.

2.30pm–4.30pm

FREE Get involved with Renfrewshire’s movie making club for older people. Transfer VHS to DVD or get your holiday video onto DVD. We make new films and transfer 8mm to DVD. Using the 2021 City of Culture Bid as a theme we are particularly interested in old films of Paisley and Renfrewshire you might have...

6.30pm–9pm

Wed 9–Sat 12 November Trinity Theatre presents

Tea Dances Paisley Town Hall

1pm–3.30pm

£2 + bkg fee* Enjoy an afternoon of dancing, music and chatting with friends. John Findlay will keep you entertained all afternoon playing a series of timeless tunes on the keyboard.

Paisley Arts Centre 7.30pm (2.30pm on 12 Nov) £8 (£7 conc) + booking fee* This tale as old as time is based on the 1991 Disney movie and tells how Belle and the Beast grow to understand and finally fall in love with each other. This musical includes all the favourite songs from the movie plus Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs Potts, Chip and all the other well known characters. A family show suitable for all ages. *see page 1 for details of our booking fees

book online www.renfrewshireleisure.com

Beauty and the Beast 5 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 28 Dec

family events Sat 12 & Sun 13 November

Sun 11 December

Renfrewshire Model Railway Club presents

Paisley Philharmonic Choir

Model Railway Exhibition Johnstone Town Hall 10am–5pm Sat, 12pm–4pm Sun Adults £5, Children £2, Family £11, Concessions £4

Tickets will be available on the door, for more information on the models and exhibits on display, please visit www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk Sat 26 November–Sat 31 December

Aladdin Paisley Arts Centre

Various times

Tickets from £9 + bkg fee* This year’s PACE Pantomime is the enchanting tale of Aladdin; starring David Wallace, Alan Orr and Tommy Hart as the villainous Abanazar. Don’t miss this festive family show!

box office & information 0300 300 1210

Panto tickets will go on sale at the Box Office on Monday 29 August! Sat 3 December

ACCORD Christmas Fayre Paisley Town Hall

10am–4pm

FREE ACCORD’s annual Christmas event promises something for everyone. Attractions will include a visit from Santa who will be in his grotto all day plus lots of stalls and games.

*see page 1 for details of our booking fees

Paisley Town Hall

7.30pm

Paisley Philharmonic Choir will be joined once again by the Scottish Co-operative Funeralcare Brass Band. For more information and tickets visit www.paisleyphilharmonicchoir.co.uk Wed 28 December

Festive Family Ceilidh Paisley Town Hall

7.30pm

£8 (£6 conc) + bkg fee* Celebrate the end of 2016 at the Festive Family Ceilidh with Clamjamfrie; a traditional evening of Scottish music and ceilidh dancing for everyone to enjoy. Early booking is recommended.

diary listings august – december click to book www.renfrewshireleisure.com box office 0300 300 1210

September Until 4 Sept

Alexander Wilson Display

Paisley Museum

Until 26 Sept

Gesture – Expression in Modern Art

Paisley Museum

Until 28 Nov

Centenary of the Battle of the Somme

Renfrew Museum

3 Sept

Tommy Smith and Brian Kellock

Paisley Arts Centre

10 Sept

Main Street Blues

Paisley Arts Centre

13 Sept – 6 Nov

Mapping the Moon

Paisley Museum

13 Sept – 6 Nov

Shelters

Paisley Museum

17 Sept

Touching Cloth

Paisley Arts Centre

18 Sept

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Paisley Town Hall

22 Sept

A Buddy Good Laugh

Paisley Arts Centre

29 Sept

Heidi Talbot

Paisley Arts Centre

1 Oct

The Course of True Love

Paisley Arts Centre

4 Oct

The Shape of Things

Paisley Arts Centre

6 Oct

The Collector

Paisley Arts Centre

8 Oct

Invisible Army

Paisley Arts Centre

8 Oct

Observe the Moon Night

Paisley Museum

11 Oct

A Bench on the Road

Paisley Arts Centre

11 Oct – 15 Jan

Made in Paisley – A Collaborative Space € @ Paisley Museum

Paisley Museum

13 Oct

I Just Wasn’t Made for these Times

Paisley Arts Centre

13 Oct

Love and Mercy

Paisley Arts Centre

15 Oct

Daniel Sloss – So?

Paisley Arts Centre

16 Oct

Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)

Paisley Arts Centre

18 Oct

Oscillon Response: Mark Lyken

Paisley Arts Centre

20 Oct

Roddy Woomble and Band

Paisley Arts Centre

22 Oct

Blow Off!

Paisley Arts Centre

25 Oct

Best Foot Forward

Paisley Arts Centre

26 Oct

Where the Crow Flies

Paisley Arts Centre

26 Oct

The Tapping

Paisley Town Hall

27 Oct

A Buddy Good Laugh

Paisley Arts Centre

27 Oct

The Tapping

Paisley Town Hall

31 Oct

The Man who followed his Legs (and kept on walking)

Paisley Arts Centre

October

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drama music and entertainment dance film comedy exhibitions family events and classes other events

November 2 Nov

Karine Polwart

Paisley Arts Centre

3 Nov

Gary Little: A Bit Personal

Paisley Arts Centre

5 Nov

Lady MacBeth: unsex me here

Paisley Arts Centre

10 Nov

MacFloyd

Paisley Town Hall

9 Nov – 12 Nov

Beauty and the Beast

Paisley Arts Centre

12 Nov – 13 Nov

Model Railway Exhibition

Johnstone Town Hall

19 Nov – 11 Dec

Paisley Artists

Paisley Museum

24 Nov

A Buddy Good Laugh

Paisley Town Hall

26 Nov – 31 Dec

Aladdin

Paisley Arts Centre

3 Dec

ACCORD Christmas Fayre

Paisley Town Hall

10 Dec

Christmas Wonderland

Johnstone Town Hall

11 Dec

Paisley Philharmonic Choir

Paisley Town Hall

14 Dec

Holly at Christmas

Paisley Town Hall

15 Dec

A Buddy Good Laugh

Paisley Town Hall

16 Dec

Jolly Johnstone Party Night

Johnstone Town Hall

18 Dec

It’s a Wonderful Life: a Radio Play on Stage

Johnstone Town Hall

28 Dec

Festive Family Ceilidh

Paisley Town Hall

27 Oct, 15 Dec

Baby Disco

Paisley Museum

Every Wed 7 Sep 12 Oct & 2 Nov - 7 Dec

Club Animate

Paisley Museum

Every Wed from 31 Aug – 28 Sept & 26 Oct – 30 Nov

Playdays@ The Museum

Paisley Museum

1 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec

Paisley Natural History Society Talks

Paisley Museum

1 Nov – 22 Dec

Winter Viewing Nights

Coats Observatory

Every Thurs from 8 Sept - 13 Oct & 3 Nov to 8 Dec

Camcorder Classes

Paisley Museum

Block 1: 20, 27 Aug; 10, 17 & 24 Sept; 1 Oct Block 2: 5, 12, 19 & 26 Nov; 3 & 10 Dec

Saturday Art Classes and Creative Art Classes

Paisley Museum

5 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov

Tea Dances

Paisley Town Hall

28 Dec

Festive Tea Dance

Paisley Town Hall

December

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Cultural Venues

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Venue Hire Unique venues for your event. Renfrewshire Leisure offers venue hire for performances, meetings, conferences and weddings at the following locations: Paisley Town Hall Renfrew Town Hall Paisley Arts Centre Paisley Museum

Paisley Museum High Street, Paisley PA1 2BA Opening hours: Closed Mondays Tues–Sat, 11am–4pm Sun, 2pm–5pm Public Holidays, 11am–4pm

Coats Observatory Opening hours: see Paisley Museum information Public access through Paisley Museum except for winter viewing when entry is via:

Tweedie Hall

49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley PA1 2DR

Johnstone Town Hall

Paisley Town Hall

If you would like to arrange a visit or find out more about the facilities on offer please contact our dedicated Event Planning team.

Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF

Tel: 0300 300 1210 Email: eventhires@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Renfrew Town Hall & Museum

Renfrew Museum

Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF

Visitors to the museum will be treated to a truly rich and interactive experience as the story of the town is presented from Medieval times until the present day using objects, pictures, film and personal accounts from local residents. The museum is based on the elements of Earth, Fire, Air & Water.

Booking and Venue Information All of our venues can now be contacted via the central telephone number, 0300 300 1210.

Central Box Office Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ For tickets, call 0300 300 1210 or visit www.renfrewshireleisure.com/arts Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 9.15am–4.45pm Sat, 9.45am–4.45pm

Opening hours: Mon–Sat, 8.45am–4.45pm

Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 9.30am–4.45pm Sat, 10am–2pm In addition to the above hours, Renfrew Museum will be open during evening lets of Renfrew Town Hall (Mon–Thurs to a maximum of 8pm)

Johnstone Town Hall 25 Church Street, Johnstone, PA5 8FA Opening hours: Mon, Wed & Fri, 8.45am-5pm Tues & Thurs, 8.45am-8pm Sat, 9am-5pm Closed Sundays

Tweedie Hall Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3DB Opening hours: Mon–Thurs, 8am–10pm Fri & Sat, 9am–5pm Closed Sundays

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customers with limited mobility. They have a range of mobility scooters and manual and electrical wheelchairs available for free hire from their base within the Paisley Centre Car Park, Storie Street, Paisley, PA1 2AP. Contact Shopmobility on 0141 889 0441 Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm and Sat 10am–3pm.

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Refund policy We regret that we are unable to offer refunds on ticket sales.

Paisley Arts Centre is part of the Scottish National Theatre Community. www.scottishtheatres.com

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