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  1. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 18 March 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - James Ryan on Hugh Millar

    Highlight Talk – James Ryan on Hugh Millar
  2. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 1 April 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Chris Waddell on Green Initiatives at RBBM

    Highlight Talk – Chris Waddell on Green Initiatives at RBBM
  3. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 29 April 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Peter MacKay on Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair

    Highlight Talk – Peter MacKay on Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair
  4. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 13 May 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Dr Aonghas MacCoinnich on Gaelic in Carrick

    Highlight Talk – Dr Aonghas MacCoinnich on Gaelic in Carrick
  5. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 27 May 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Jennifer Smith on Children and Language Change

    Highlight Talk – Jennifer Smith on Children and Language Change
  6. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 24 June 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Clark McGinn on Burns and Black Lives

    Highlight Talk – Clark McGinn on Burns and Black Lives
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    4 - 5 September 2026
    Free

    International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

    International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
  8. Promotional poster for the musical SCOTS. The word “SCOTS” is displayed in large bold black letters across the centre, with confetti falling around it. The letter “O” is replaced with a white toilet bowl featuring a Scottish Saltire flag covering the seat. Above the title are five-star review quotes including: “Joyful,” “Incredible,” “Hugely Fun,” and “Sublime.” Below the title are additional quotes such as “An unflinching & unmissable musical journey,” “Genuinely beautiful & progressive,” and “Will make you cheer with joy!” In the bottom left corner, colourful text reads “A Musical Celebration of a Nation.” Logos for Raw Material, Beacon Arts Centre and funding bodies appear along the bottom right. The overall tone is lively, humorous and celebratory.
    Friday 13 & Saturday 14 March 2026
    7.30pm
    16 – £20

    Scots – The Musical

    Scots – The Musical
  9. A picture of a female character from the Can You Catch The Killer production. She is wearing a red dress.
    Saturday 21 March 2026
    7.30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – McCosh Hall, Kirkmichael

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – McCosh Hall, Kirkmichael
  10. A promotional poster that sayd Go of Carnage in bold red text.
    Thursday 19 & Friday 20 March & Saturday 21 March 2026
    2.30pm & 7.30pm
    11.50 – £18.50

    God of Carnage – presented by The Compass

    God of Carnage – presented by The Compass
  11. A woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark red and black patterned shawl, stands against a plain white background. She has a surprised or dramatic expression, her mouth open as if in mid-speech or song. The image appears to be part of a theatrical or promotional photo, with text at the top mentioning theatre in Scotland.
    Friday 27 March 2026
    7.30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – Mind Your Manors Carrick Centre, Maybole

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – Mind Your Manors Carrick Centre, Maybole
  12. A woman with long brown hair, wearing a dark red and black patterned shawl, stands against a plain white background. She has a surprised or dramatic expression, her mouth open as if in mid-speech or song. The image appears to be part of a theatrical or promotional photo, with text at the top mentioning theatre in Scotland.
    Saturday 28 March 2026
    7:30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – Mind Your Manors – Colmonell Community Centre

    Gaiety on Tour – Can You Catch The Killer – Mind Your Manors – Colmonell Community Centre
  13. Black-and-white promotional poster for the play Sailmaker by Alan Spence, directed by Liz Carruthers. The text includes “The Gaiety in association with Beacon Arts Centre” and notes support from Creative Scotland. The background shows a young boy sitting on rocks by the sea, wearing a straw hat and light-colored clothes, holding a model sailing ship while looking down at it thoughtfully.
    Tuesday 31 March – Wednesday 1 April 2026
    7.30pm
    14 - £19

    Sailmaker by Alan Spence – Presented by The Gaiety in association with Beacon Arts Centre

    Sailmaker by Alan Spence – Presented by The Gaiety in association with Beacon Arts Centre
  14. Bright, colorful promotional image featuring two performers dressed in cheerful farm-themed costumes. One person wears a plaid shirt and straw vest holding a white puppet goat, while the other wears a yellow shirt, blue overalls, and curly red wig, playing a toy trumpet. In front of them is a cartoon-style wooden fence with smiling animated farm animals—a pig, chick, cow, and horse—set against a sunny yellow background with rays and green hills.
    Saturday 4 April 2026
    2.30pm
    12 [or 4 people for £44]

    The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

    The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun
  15. A circular yellow badge with bold black text that reads "SHORT ATTENTION SPAN." The words are stacked vertically, with "SHORT" at the top, "ATTENTION" in the middle, and "SPAN" at the bottom. The design uses a mix of solid and outlined fonts to emphasize the message, giving it a playful and slightly ironic tone. The overall style suggests a humorous take on modern-day focus challenges.
    Friday 10 April & Saturday 11 April 2026
    2.30pm & 7pm
    15

    Short Attention Span Theatre – April 2026

    Short Attention Span Theatre – April 2026
  16. op art-style illustration of a busy city street scene, featuring vintage cars and a double-decker bus under vibrant purple and yellow tones. Buildings line both sides of the street with illuminated signs reading ‘LAUDERS’ and ‘PAVILION.’ The sky is depicted in a bold pink hue, and the entire image has a dotted comic-book texture.
    Tuesday 14 April 2026
    7.30pm
    7.30pm

    Opera Bohemia – Die Fledermaus

    Opera Bohemia – Die Fledermaus
  17. Backstage area of a theater showing wooden rigging frames and thick ropes hanging vertically, used for stage scenery control. The background features a worn brick wall with peeling paint and exposed pipes, illuminated by a fluorescent light overhead. The space has an industrial, historic feel with visible pulleys and mechanical components.
    Sunday 19 April 2026
    2.30pm
    10 - £12

    Gaiety Tour April 2026

    Gaiety Tour April 2026
  18. Bright promotional poster with a blue background and yellow star accents. Large white text reads ‘The Big Comedy Roadshow,’ with smaller text above stating ‘Gilded Balloon Presents.’ Pink curved shapes frame the bottom corners, giving a playful and vibrant feel.
    Wednesday 22 April 2026
    7.30pm
    18 – £25

    The Big Comedy Roadshow – Presented by Gilded Balloon

    The Big Comedy Roadshow – Presented by Gilded Balloon
  19. Bright neon-style graphic with the phrase ‘Whit’s Yer Chat?’ in bold white and pink lettering. The design includes red lips, two champagne glasses, and a heart with devil horns, all glowing in neon colors. A pink circle on the right displays ‘EHP Theatre Company.’ The background is dark with subtle line patterns, creating a vibrant and playful look.
    Thurday 14 May 2026
    7.30pm
    23 – £30

    Whit’s Yer Chat

    Whit’s Yer Chat
  20. A clip art picture of a pie.
    Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 May 2026
    12noon & 6pm
    19.50

    A Play, A Pie, and A Pint – May 2026

    A Play, A Pie, and A Pint – May 2026
  21. Backstage area of a theater showing wooden rigging frames and thick ropes hanging vertically, used for stage scenery control. The background features a worn brick wall with peeling paint and exposed pipes, illuminated by a fluorescent light overhead. The space has an industrial, historic feel with visible pulleys and mechanical components.
    Sunday 28 June 2026
    2.30pm
    10 - £12

    Gaiety Tour June 2026

    Gaiety Tour June 2026
  22. A theatrical promotional image divided into three panels, each showing a character in vintage-style clothing. The left panel features a person in a brown suit and hat holding a glass, with posters in the background. The center panel shows a person wearing a patterned headscarf and light-colored vest leaning forward. The right panel depicts a person in a yellow plaid jacket and white hat pointing outward. Text above the panels reads: “Written and Performed by Dominic Goodwin” and “Directed by Thomas Frere.”
    Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July 2026
    7pm
    12

    Twice Nightly

    Twice Nightly
  23. Promotional graphic featuring a person wearing a black leather jacket against a dark background. Surrounding the figure are four review quotes with star ratings: Left top: “★★★★★ ‘PSYCH-TACULAR’ – The Gazette” Left bottom: “‘He left sceptics scratching their heads’ – Stamford Mercury” Right top: “★★★★★ ‘BREATHTAKING’ – Review World” Right bottom: “‘Brilliant, moving and stunning’ – Evening News.”
    Saturday 4 July 2026
    7.30pm
    30 – £35

    Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium

    Stuart Michael – The Psychic Medium
  24. Promotional poster featuring two people wearing white lab coats over bright yellow shirts, standing in front of a colorful science-themed background with test tubes and laboratory equipment. One person is holding a rolled-up paper, and the other is adjusting safety goggles. Bold text at the top reads “SECRET” in red and “THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE” in white, with a yellow caution symbol featuring a lightning bolt at the bottom right.
    Friday 17 July 2026
    2.30pm
    12 – £15

    The Magic of Science

    The Magic of Science

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