Paisley Opera

Paisley Abbey

Telling the tale of the tragic treatment of the so-called witches of the past; the whipping up of mass hysteria against a convenient ‘enemy’ which seems as relevant today as it was 300 years ago.

Company founder and regular singer with Scottish Opera, Simon Hannigan has said “’we are all about opening our doors and inviting people in to watch our work and to work with us. It means sharing a great art with great people; it’s a different way of making opera and it needs you to come and be part of it.”

Today, 7.30pm, £10

Paisley Arts Festival

Paisley Museum and Art Gallery

Paisley Artists are a group of individuals with a shared interest which is the creation and appreciation of art.

It has 75 members and hopst their annual exhibition where visitors can view and buy paintings by local artists.

Today, 9.30am, free

Paisley Philharmonic choir

Paisley Town Hall

The Paisley Philharmonic choir host their annual Christmas carol concert and there will be an opportunity for the audience to sing some well-loved carols along with the choir.

7pm tomorrow, £10

PACE Youth Theatre perform Snowhite

Paisley Arts Centre

Following on from the huge success of last year’s sell out production of ‘Aladdin, the 2017 PACE Theatre Company’s annual pantomime will be the tale of ‘Snowhite.”

The show is billed as PACE’s trademark blend of original music, audience participation, hilarious comedy, and traditional family fun.

11am, 1pm and 7pm, today and tomorrow, £9.50

Ashley Lawther School of Dance Xmas Fayre

60, Back Sneddon Street

Fun filled day for all - Tambola, raffles, face painting, craft stalls, toy stall, homebaking and the children get the chance to meet Santa Claus. All money raised will go towards girl’s annual trip to Aviemore Championships.

Today, 1pm-4pm, £1