What’s on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy.

Glasgow Theatre

Glasgow has many fantastic theatres, including: the Citizens Theatre, the Tron, Kings Theatre, Theatre Royal, the Pavilion and in the West End, Cottiers and Websters Theatre also the wonderful, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, lunchtime theatre at OranMor.

Arts venues such as the Arches and CCA also include performance in their progammes. Watch out for drama and comedy at Glasgow’s many festivals, including, the West End Festival, Merchant City Festival, International Comedy Festival, Glasgay and Scottish Mental Health Festival.

Listings are regularly updated on this page.

Theo Clinkard Company:This Bright Field, The Tramway, 13 and 14 October, 2017

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Theo Clinkard has built a reputation for creating affecting and visually arresting work. His latest, This Bright Field, commissioned by Tramway, is presented in two parts. Part one* provides audiences with an intimate on-stage encounter with Clinkard’s exceptional international dancers before part two takes to the full stage on a cinematic scale. Featuring striking lighting […]

Read the full article: Theo Clinkard Company:This Bright Field, The Tramway, 13 and 14 October, 2017

That’ll Be The Day, Kings Theatre Glasgow, 22 October, 2017

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That’ll Be the Day Overview The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show! Highly acclaimed for its stunning LIVE entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits […]

Read the full article: That’ll Be The Day, Kings Theatre Glasgow, 22 October, 2017

Café Bizarre, Theatre, Luminate Festival, RCS, 14 & 15 October, 2017

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Café Bizarre Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 14 & 15 October, 2017 Part of Luminate, Scotland’s Creative Ageing Festival The café is a shelter, a place to be ourselves. We are here to be eccentric, different, strange even. To add our small piece to the mosaic of life. In speaking the truth of our own lives, […]

Read the full article: Café Bizarre, Theatre, Luminate Festival, RCS, 14 & 15 October, 2017

Booze by Alan Brady, Websters Theatre, 26 – 28 October, 2017

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Our Time Theatre Group presents “BOOZE” Written by Alan Brady Directed by Alan Brady “Booze” by Alan Brady to make debut at Webster’s Theatre this October. A play about physical damage and emotional scarring. But mostly about the effect of addiction on the innocent victims caught in the crossfire. Following on from sell out performances […]

Read the full article: Booze by Alan Brady, Websters Theatre, 26 – 28 October, 2017

Soho Cinders, Websters Theatre, 1 – 4 November, 2017

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1 – 4 November, 2017   Join Mad Props Theatre and take a journey to the west end of London to Soho, where the edgy, fun and deliciously naughty, Soho Cinders celebrates the capital’s most colourful district. When impoverished student Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged London Mayoral candidate James Prince, his lap-dancing step-sisters become […]

Read the full article: Soho Cinders, Websters Theatre, 1 – 4 November, 2017

Building a Nation, Gaelic Arts at Websters Theatre, 13 and 14 October, 2017

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Togail Nàisean Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, G4 9HZ A spoken work and sound performance by Martin O’Conner [See English Below] Tha bàrd a dh’ionnsaich a’ Ghàidhlig, Martin O’Connor, a’ cur Building a Nation air àrd-ùrlar le cainnt is fuaim. Tha dualchas Albais gnìomhachais Ghlaschu gu domhainn ann fhèin, is tha e a’ […]

Read the full article: Building a Nation, Gaelic Arts at Websters Theatre, 13 and 14 October, 2017

Love and Death in Govan and Hyndland, OranMor, 2 – 7 October, 2017

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Mon, 02 October, 2017 — Sat, 07 October, 2017 By Ian Pattison | Directed By Alison Peebles Cast: Stephen Clyde Produced in association with the Traverse Theatre Ivan is a writer with a deadline but he’s blocked. Ten years ago to the day his mother passed and a phone call from his brother has him reliving […]

Read the full article: Love and Death in Govan and Hyndland, OranMor, 2 – 7 October, 2017

Broadway Reads the Victorians, Adelaides, 29 September, 2017

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Broadway Reads The Victorians 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. Adelaides, 209 Bath St, Glasgow Metropolitan Area G2 4HZ How do you go from Victorian novel to Broadway musical? ‘We will be ‘Reviewing the Situation’ and invite you to 
‘Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd’, as we guide you through the ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ world of Broadway’s Neo-Victorian musical […]

Read the full article: Broadway Reads the Victorians, Adelaides, 29 September, 2017

New Season’s Listings Launched at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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(The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland launches a new season of performance with BA Acting students, who star in this year’s festive show, The Jungle Book. From left: Kyle Gardiner, Edward Soper, Caroline Denis, Amy Kennedy and Titana Muthui. Pic copyright: RCS/Julie Howden) Autumn / Winter 2017 Drama, Opera, Music And Festive Family Fun: It’s A […]

Read the full article: New Season’s Listings Launched at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

King’s Theatre Glasgow up for top award – voting open until 19 Septembr, 2017

The King’s Glasgow has been nominated for a prestigious accolade in the theatre industry. The popular venue, which hosts an array of musicals, dramas, comedy and the famous King’s panto, is in with a chance of being crowned the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre at the UK Theatre Awards. Voting Voting is now live and theatregoers […]

Read the full article: King’s Theatre Glasgow up for top award – voting open until 19 Septembr, 2017

Brothers Karamazov, The Tron, 12 – 28 October, 2017

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Murder, mystery, madness and redemption in Russia’s most dysfunctional family. In a society where ‘everything is permitted’ for a chosen few, what do the iconic Karamazov brothers have to say to the world today? Richard Crane and Faynia Williams’s ground-breaking version of Dostoyevsky’s masterpiece, Brothers Karamazov was the box office hit of the 1981 Edinburgh […]

Read the full article: Brothers Karamazov, The Tron, 12 – 28 October, 2017

Blanche and Butch, The Tron, 14 – 16 September, 2017

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Birds of Paradise Theatre Company and The Tron present Blanche and Butch The Tron Theatre, 14 – 16 September, 2017 It was the best idea they’d ever had – three disabled drag queens – called ‘Heelz n Wheelz’ – it was sensational! But when the sparkles fade and tensions rise, a new way forward is […]

Read the full article: Blanche and Butch, The Tron, 14 – 16 September, 2017

Butterfly Kiss, OranMor 2 and 3 September, 2017

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Butterfly Kiss by Dave Anderson, including The Day I Found The Blues with special guest blues harmonica legend Fraser Spiers! Butterfly Kiss An Old Guy visits a “Seaside Museum” on his bus pass, where he finds a Punch & Judy stall. When no-one is looking, he peeks in, and finds himself in the year 1960. […]

Read the full article: Butterfly Kiss, OranMor 2 and 3 September, 2017

Websters Theatre Closure: Update 1 September, 2017

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The latest on the temporary closure of Websters Theatre, Glasgow West End (Friday, 1 Sept 2017) Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ (adjacent to Kelvinbridge Underground) Webster’s Theatre, Autumn Programme Websters Theatre, Restaurant and Bar were forced to close after entry via Great Westerrn Road entrance was affected when a stone fragment […]

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TRAM Direct presents ‘Follow Through’ by John Hughes, Websters, 30 September, 2017

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Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ 30 Sep 2017 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets £13.50 Adults/£11.50 Concessions (ticket price inc. ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) TRAM Direct present ‘Follow Through’ By John Hughes It is […]

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The Sky is Safe, The Tron 1 and 2 September, 2017

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A love story.  A war story.  A microcosm of our time The Tron Theatre 1and 2 September, 2017 The Sky is Safe presented by Dogstar Theatre Company Amal is a Syrian refugee, Gordon a privileged westerner from northern Europe.  They meet on the opulent streets and shadowy alleys of Taksim, the commercial heart of Istanbul. What […]

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Lal Batti Express (Red Light Express) by Kranti, Cottiers, 30 and 31 August, 2017

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Cottier, 95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PU Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st August 2017 Free Entry.   Donations gratefully accepted at the door.  No need to book in advance. Kranti (Revolution) is a charitable organisation that educates and empowers childhood survivors of trafficking or daughters of sex workers from Mumbai’s infamous red-light districts to become agents of […]

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Friday Night at the Panopticon, 18 August, 2017

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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall’s new variety show. An evening of true variety harking back to the good old days of variety with music, comedy, novelty and more! Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm 18+ Tickets £7 / £5 Concession Tickets at ticket-scotland 113 – 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Event on Facebook

Read the full article: Friday Night at the Panopticon, 18 August, 2017

Andrew Robert Eustace Band, Cottiers, 14 September, 2017

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14 Sep 2017 – 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Cottiers, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU 0141 357 5825 www.cottiers.com/ Tickets £11.50 (ticket price incl. £1.50 ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Andrew Robert Eustace spent 2016 raising his profile as […]

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Merchant City Festival 2017, Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians, Brunswick Hotel, 30 July, 2017

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Joe Heenan & Stuart Murphy : Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians Come & join award winning comics Stuart Murphy & Joe Heenan as they rip the shreds out of the Michael Caine/Roger Moore clunker Bullseye. The best & worst hour & half of your life Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians. Come & join […]

Read the full article: Merchant City Festival 2017, Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians, Brunswick Hotel, 30 July, 2017

James Nokise, The Stand Glasgow Sunday 23 July, 2017

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James Nokise: Britain, Let’s Talk About the Golliwogs – Fringe Preview Let’s chat about your race relations issue. Who better to chat to than a Samoan/Welsh comedian from New Zealand? Focusing on Britain’s unique history with the Golliwog – It’s all about addressing the mixed-race elephant in the room… when the elephant is staring at […]

Read the full article: James Nokise, The Stand Glasgow Sunday 23 July, 2017

Asperger’s Are Us, Websters Theatre, 22 July, 2017

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Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ 22 July, 2017 8.p.m. Hot on the heels of the very successful self-titled Netflix documentary, the first comedy troupe of people with Asperger’s performs Glasgow. See a live show of original sketches, followed by the ever-popular Q&A. This 90 minute show will be appropriate for anyone […]

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Cottiers Theatre, Twelfth Night, 11 July, 2017

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Tickets £14 Adults/£10 Concessions (ticket price incl. £1.50 ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Folksy Theatre will be touring in summer 2017 with a production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, Twelfth Night. Two twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, are […]

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Thursday, July 6, 2017 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Dance Pupils in Scotland receive funding from The Peter Darell Trust, June, 2017

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  Overdrive Dance Company members with Peter Darrell Trustee Paulene Laverty (L-R Adam Quinn, Calvin Wilson, Paulene Laverty, John Selkirk, Nathan Ferguson) The donation from Peter Darell Trust will support choreographic development in partnership with Theatre Royal   Work will be showcased at Go Dance 2018 festival – runs from Tuesday 6 until Friday 9 […]

Read the full article: Dance Pupils in Scotland receive funding from The Peter Darell Trust, June, 2017

Casablanca, The Gin Joint Cut, OranMor, Various Dates July, 2017

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‘Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut’ returns to Òran Mór after delighting audiences from London to Paris to Barbados (not to forget Dunoon) and garnering rave reviews along the way. A lovingly disrespectful homage to one of the classic films of all time, Morag Fullarton’s fast paced distillation will have you raise a Bogart style eyebrow, […]

Read the full article: Casablanca, The Gin Joint Cut, OranMor, Various Dates July, 2017

West End Festival: Bard at the Botanics, Timon of Athens, 22 and 23 June, 2017

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Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 8QX Thursday 22 Jun 8:00pm Friday 23 Jun 8:00pm £22.50/£15 (Concession) For details of other shows see: www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, Timon of Athens showers gifts and hospitality on […]

Read the full article: West End Festival: Bard at the Botanics, Timon of Athens, 22 and 23 June, 2017

Red Raw, The Stand Comedy Club, Tuesday 20 June, 2017

Part of West End Festival Red Raw Stand Comedy Club 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG Tuesday 20 Jun 7:30pm £3 www.thestand.co.uk Our long-running weekly new comedy showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This […]

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Children of Eden, 1 – 3 June, 2017 Websters Theatre

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Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ 1 – 3 June, 2017 Tickets £11 Adults/£8 Concessions (ticket price incl. £1.50 ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Inspired by the Book of Genesis, Children of Eden tells the timeless story […]

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Mini Musicals Season, OranMor, 29 May – 1 July, 2017

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Mini Musicals Season at A Play, A Pie and A Pint – 29th May – 1st July 2017 A Play, A Pie and A Pint is delighted to return this year with another season of Mini Musicals. This year we bring you another superb summertime treat – 4 SPARKLING NEW MUSICALS AND A STUNNING OPERA. […]

Read the full article: Mini Musicals Season, OranMor, 29 May – 1 July, 2017

Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks The Britannia Panopticon, 8 – 11 June, 2017

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks June 8,9,10 at 7.30pm – and June 11 at 3pm The Britannia Panopticon, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G15HD The life of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in a new one-man play written and performed by Robin Cairns. The story of the Dennistoun lad who became the most radical architect in Europe. […]

Read the full article: Charles Rennie Mackintosh – Til Earthquake Rocks The Britannia Panopticon, 8 – 11 June, 2017

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