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.

Urinetown – The Musical, Websters Theatre 15 – 19 November, 2016

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Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ | Winner of three Tony awards, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Keep up with all things Urinetown at The Pee Journals : Ten Reasons why you have to see Urinetown! In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, […]

Read the full article: Urinetown – The Musical, Websters Theatre 15 – 19 November, 2016

On The Sidelines, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016

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Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016 By William McIlvanney | Directed By Gillies MacKinnon Featuring Iain Robertson  On the Sidelines by Willie McIllvanney appeared in the very first season of A Play, A Pie and A Pint back in Autumn 2004. As a tribute to Willie, who died last year, we are reviving […]

Read the full article: On The Sidelines, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 14 November, 2016 — Sat, 19 November, 2016

Ye Olde Toy Storey, St Luke’s 18 – 21 December, 2016

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“Ye Olde Toy Storey” A family panto for all ages. Come along and join in with the songs (including the audience song) laughter and patter from  Fuzz Brightyear (“One Step Beyond”) and Woody “McHoody (Yee Hah”) plus Barbie Doll Broon, Lil’No Peeps and not forgetting the Baddie Sid Wishes and his gang as he chants […]

Read the full article: Ye Olde Toy Storey, St Luke’s 18 – 21 December, 2016

A Christmas Carol, Cottiers, 22 – 24 December, 2016

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A Christmas Carol Tickets £14 Adult/£10 Concession (Ticket Price inc. ticket admin fee which will display at the checkout) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought in person or bought on the day) Concessions for children, OAPs and Students only. ‘There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour’ […]

Read the full article: A Christmas Carol, Cottiers, 22 – 24 December, 2016

Snow White and the Seven Wee Muppets, Websters Bar 1 – 31 December, 2016

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From the producers that brought you last year’s smash hit pantomime ‘A Belter of a Cinderella Story’ Insideout Productions in association with Websters Theatre Proudly Present SNOW WHITE and the SEVEN WEE MUPPETS By Paul Harper-Swan An all Singing, all Dancing Wickedly Wonderful Family Panto with a modern twist on the classic tale. Starring Jamie […]

Read the full article: Snow White and the Seven Wee Muppets, Websters Bar 1 – 31 December, 2016

Beauty and the Beast, Eastwood Theatre, 29 November – 3 December, 2016

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Beauty and the Beast Local Group Eastwood Entertainers Tuesday 29 November – Saturday 3 December, 2016 Tuesday – Friday, 7.30pm Sat Matinee 1.30pm, Sat Evening 6.30pm Eastwood Entertainers proudly present our funny, fabulous, family friendly annual pantomime ‘Beauty and the Beast’.  Come and meet Belle and her two horrible sisters. What will the lovable Dame […]

Read the full article: Beauty and the Beast, Eastwood Theatre, 29 November – 3 December, 2016

Aladdin – A Panto-Opticon Spectacular, Britannia Panopticon, – various dates December 2016

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Aladdin: A Panto-Opticon Spectacular 10th December 2pm & 7.30pm 11th December 2pm 17th December 2pm & 7.30pm 18th December 2pm The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall is putting on it’s first panto since it closed down in 1938! Come join us for a magical performance of a beloved classic, Aladdin! Tickets can be bought from Tickets […]

Read the full article: Aladdin – A Panto-Opticon Spectacular, Britannia Panopticon, – various dates December 2016

The Snaw Queen, The Tron, 29 November 2016 – 7 January, 2017

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She’s no’ just frozen…. she’s Baltic! Kristine Cagney Kringle and her toy workshop are gearing up for the biggest, bestest festive season yet. However, there’s a magic mirror just waiting to be dropped, and once it is, Christmas will be gone FOREVER!  Join us on the ultimate quest to save the pantosphere from the evil Snaw Queen and her […]

Read the full article: The Snaw Queen, The Tron, 29 November 2016 – 7 January, 2017

The Night After Christmas, The Tron, 29 November – 31 December, 2016

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Twas the night after Christmas, All the presents unwrapped, Santa and Rudolph away for a nap, We know they’ll be hungry when they wake from their sleep, Why don’t we make them a nice tasty treat? Two elves do the cooking, A feast to prepare, Grab a knife and a fork, And we’ll see you […]

Read the full article: The Night After Christmas, The Tron, 29 November – 31 December, 2016

Simon’s Magical Christmas Socks, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 8 – 31 December, 2016

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland An intimate, interactive and fun-filled festive show for little ones aged 3-6 years. Simon Smith is an ordinary boy who is given extraordinary socks from a mysterious stranger. When he finds out that Santa is in a pickle and needs his help, his magic socks and a merry band of friends […]

Read the full article: Simon’s Magical Christmas Socks, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 8 – 31 December, 2016

Hansel and Gretel, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 6 December, 2016 – 7 January, 2017

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A delicious festive treat for all the family this Christmas! Abandoned in a deep forest with no way of finding their way home, Hansel and Gretel stumble upon an extraordinary house. Tired and hungry, the siblings are lured inside by a cruel witch who plots to devour them. Hansel and Gretel must use their combined […]

Read the full article: Hansel and Gretel, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, 6 December, 2016 – 7 January, 2017

Aladdin, SECC, 10– 31 December, 2016

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Aladdin     SECC – Clyde Auditorium     Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW 10th Dec 2016 to 31st Dec 2016 Packed with all the traditional panto ingredients, Aladdin features laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery and beautiful costumes. Expect flying carpets, a wish-granting genie, an evil sorcerer and a lamp-full of laughs. With Marti Pellow and […]

Read the full article: Aladdin, SECC, 10– 31 December, 2016

FUNBOX presents Christmas Wonderland, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 16 – 18 December, 2016

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16 – 18 December, 2016 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY Anya, Kevin and Gary are on top of the world – literally, as their latest seasonal spectacular takes them to the North Pole. They’re wrapped up cosy and warm for an Arctic adventure packed with songs, silliness and snow. The […]

Read the full article: FUNBOX presents Christmas Wonderland, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 16 – 18 December, 2016

Cinderella, The King’s Theatre Glasgow, 2 December, 2016 – 8 January, 2017

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The Mother of All Pantos Returns to The Kings   The Kings Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN Cinderella – Overview Yes – we’ll all go to the ball! This Christmas the Kings Theatre welcome back the magic of the Fairy Godmother, the sparkle of a pair of glass slippers and of course the […]

Read the full article: Cinderella, The King’s Theatre Glasgow, 2 December, 2016 – 8 January, 2017

Elfie’s Magical Adventure, The Pavilion, 24 November 2016 – 15 January, 2016

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24 November 2016 – 15 January 2017 Full of slapstick fun and sing-along Christmas Songs. With Liam Dolan, Nicola Park, Stephen Purdon, Grado, Craig Glover, Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey. Pavilion Theatre 121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX  Booking information Box Office Telephone: 0141 332 1846

Read the full article: Elfie’s Magical Adventure, The Pavilion, 24 November 2016 – 15 January, 2016

Once Upon A Sunday, Charity Fundraiser, Cottiers, Sunday 27 November, 2016

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Once Upon A Sunday A Day of Entertainment for all the Family – Charity Fundriaser in aid of UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières Cottiers (93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU) Sunday 27 November 10.30am – 4.00pm £7 / £5 / Family ticket £22 / under 2s go FREE Book online Once Upon A Sunday will […]

Read the full article: Once Upon A Sunday, Charity Fundraiser, Cottiers, Sunday 27 November, 2016

Eastwood Refugee Aid Friday 4 November, 2016, Eastwood Park Theatre

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Eastwood Refugee Aid Friday 04 November, 7.15pm A night of music and comedy to banish the winter blues! Hardeep Singh Kohli , straight from his sellout run at the Edinburgh Festival , star of TV , Radio and Standup , Hardeep brings his hilarious standup show to Eastwood. Kieron Nicholson , THE rising star of Scottish […]

Read the full article: Eastwood Refugee Aid Friday 4 November, 2016, Eastwood Park Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie, 6 – 11 February, 2017, King’s Theatre

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LEADING TELEVISION AND STAGE ACTRESS MICHELLE COLLINS JOINS THE 2017 UK TOUR OF   BROADWAY’S MULTI AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY   THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE   WITH STRICTLY COME DANCING’S JOANNE CLIFTON AS MILLIE   KING’S THEATRE, BATH STREET, ~GLASGOW MONDAY 6-SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2017   Michelle Collins will join the cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie as […]

Read the full article: Thoroughly Modern Millie, 6 – 11 February, 2017, King’s Theatre

Ed Gamble – Stampede, The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow, Sunday 13 November, 2016

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Show Information Gamble thunders into town with a wagonload of misguided opinions and wild conjecture. A brand new stand-up comedy show from a big white face you may have seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), Almost Royal (E4), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Conan (TBS), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live (BBC3), Man Down […]

Read the full article: Ed Gamble – Stampede, The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow, Sunday 13 November, 2016

Snout, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 31 October – 5 November, 2016

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Mon, 31 October, 2016 — Sat, 05 November, 2016 By Kelly Jones | Directed By Kenny Miller Produced in association with the Sherman Theatre. Featuring Claire Cage, Michele Gallagher and Sally Reid. Pigs Viv, Coco and Lacey are on their way to the slaughterhouse. Time is running out, the heat is unbearable and they’re desperate to […]

Read the full article: Snout, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 31 October – 5 November, 2016

HAMELDAEME by Damian Mullen. A Play, A Pie and A Pint – 7 November – 12 November, 2016

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HAMELDAEME Mon, 07 November, 2016 — Sat, 12 November, 2016 By Damian Mullen A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 ‘Three women, a coffin and a very long night’ The night before Bobby’s funeral. The Wake is over, the mourners have left. A time for calmness, reflection, prayer. …Not […]

Read the full article: HAMELDAEME by Damian Mullen. A Play, A Pie and A Pint – 7 November – 12 November, 2016

The Fiddler on the Roof, The Kings Theatre, 1 – 5 November, 2016.

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match, Find me a find, catch me a catch! The Glasgow Light Opera Club (GLOC) present the much loved ‘Fiddler on the Roof‘ at The King’s Theatre, Glasgow!  We are delighted that GLOC have chosen to support Project Ability for the duration of this production, and will be fundraising at each […]

Read the full article: The Fiddler on the Roof, The Kings Theatre, 1 – 5 November, 2016.

Carrie The Musical, Websters Theatre, 2 – 5 November, 2016

Tickets £13.50 Advance/£16.50 on the day (Price inc. ticket admin fee) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought in person or bought on the day)  Information and tickets Get ready for a night you’ll never forget with the Scottish premiere of Carrie the Musical. A taunted and terrified seventeen-year-old misfit, Carrie White has a […]

Read the full article: Carrie The Musical, Websters Theatre, 2 – 5 November, 2016

The Gorbals Vampire Project, The Citizens Theatre, 28 – 29 October, 2016

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28 and 29 October, 2016 A new play by Johnny McKnight performed by amateur actors and inspired by real-life events which took place in the Southern Necropolis in 1954. **UPPER CIRCLE NOW ON SALE – CALL 0141 429 0022 TO BOOK** In 1954, playgrounds across the Gorbals were abuzz with rumours of a man with […]

Read the full article: The Gorbals Vampire Project, The Citizens Theatre, 28 – 29 October, 2016

Janey Godley, Wild Cabaret, Sunday 16 October, 2016.

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An amazing treat for you Sunday 16 October. Wild Cabaret exclusively presents the Janey Godley monologues! A darkly comic trinity of monologues exploring birth, death and sacrifice from the perspective of three very different women. Written and performed by the brilliant Janey Godley. Tickets: £7 Fish & Chips/Curry & Show: £10. Book: http://wildcabaret.com/book-table or call […]

Read the full article: Janey Godley, Wild Cabaret, Sunday 16 October, 2016.

One Thinks Of It All As A Dream A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 17 October, 2016 — Sat, 22 October, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road G12 part of Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival Mon, 17 October, 2016 — Sat, 22 October, 2016 By Alan Bissett | Directed By Sacha Kyle A Co-Production with Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, presented in association with Traverse Theatre and Aberdeen Performing Arts. Featuring Euan Cuthbertson, […]

Read the full article: One Thinks Of It All As A Dream A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor Mon, 17 October, 2016 — Sat, 22 October, 2016

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 2016

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‘Time’ is the theme for the 2016 Festival, the very special 10th year, which will take place in venues across Scotland from 10th – 31st October. The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF) today announced its celebratory 10th annual programme, its most ambitious to date, featuring new theatre, film, music, comedy, visual art […]

Read the full article: Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival 2016

Scott Gibson, Life After Death, The Stand, Glasgow Wednesday 26th October, 2016

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SCOTT GIBSON – LIFE AFTER DEATH Wednesday 26th October, 2016 Doors Open:19:30 | Show Begins:20:30 One summer, Scott Gibson returned from a friend’s stag weekend in Blackpool and his brain exploded – he had suffered a massive brain haemorrhage. So, Scott did what any self-respecting Glaswegian man would do: he went back to bed and […]

Read the full article: Scott Gibson, Life After Death, The Stand, Glasgow Wednesday 26th October, 2016

Lucy Porter: Consequences The Stand, Glasgow, Wednesday 23rd November

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LUCY PORTER: CONSEQUENCES (On Sale Now!) Wednesday 23rd November | Doors Open:19:30 | Show Begins:20:30 A hilarious new show of heart-felt personal revelations and incisive cultural observations from stand-up Lucy Porter. Lucy will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot. […]

Read the full article: Lucy Porter: Consequences The Stand, Glasgow, Wednesday 23rd November

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