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.

Walking on Walls, A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor 10 – 15 October, 2016

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WALKING ON WALLS OranMor Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 10 October, 2016 — Sat, 15 October, 2016 Presented in association with the Traverse Theatre. Featuring Andy Clark and Helen MacKay. When Claire was little she’d pretend she was Superman, flying through the air as she leapt from one wall to another.  Now she’s an adult […]

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Mischief by Ellie Stewart, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 3 – 8 October, 2016

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 Mon, 03 October, 2016 — Sat, 08 October, 2016 By Ellie Stewart | Directed By Gerda Stevenson Presented in association with the Traverse Theatre. Featuring Alison McFarlane, David Rankine and Elspeth Turner. Ronnat and Brigid live alone on a tiny island where […]

Read the full article: Mischief by Ellie Stewart, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 3 – 8 October, 2016

A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Mischief, OranMor Monday 3 – Saturday 8 October, 2016

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Mon, 03 October, 2016 — Sat, 08 October, 2016 By Ellie Stewart Presented in association with the Traverse Theatre. Featuring Alison McFarlane, David Rankine and Elspeth Turner. Ronnat and Brigid live alone on a tiny island where they trade with the monastery across the water. The delicate equilibrium of their lives is threatened when a man […]

Read the full article: A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Mischief, OranMor Monday 3 – Saturday 8 October, 2016

Beyond the Mud Walls by Nalini Paul – Stellar Quines Theatre, Wednesday 28 September 2016

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Beyond the Mud Walls by Nalini Paul directed by Muriel Romanes Stellar Quines Theatre Group, 30B Grindlay Street, EH3 9AX Beyond the Mud Walls explores the life of Freda Bedi, an English political prisoner for India’s independence and the first Western woman to take ordination in Tibetan Buddhism. Poetry and Indian classical dance weave a […]

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor Breaking The Ice 26 September to 1 October, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Breaking The Ice Mon, 26 September, 2016 — Sat, 01 October, 2016 By Kieran Lynn | Directed By Tony Cownie Featuring Jimmy Chisholm, Steven McNicoll  and Nicola Roy. Presented in association with the Traverse Theatre. The Arctic is in danger and the only thing that can save it is bureaucracy. […]

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A Play, A Pint and A Pint Miss Veitch’s Roses, OranMor Mon, 19 September, 2016 — Sat, 24 September, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 19 September, 2016 — Sat, 24 September, 2016 By Jane Livingstone | Directed By Ken Alexander Featuring Paul James Corrigan,  Angela Darcy and Jenny Lee. Produced in association with Aberdeen Performing Arts. At nearly 90 years of age, Miss Veitch’s mind is still sharp but she is confined […]

Read the full article: A Play, A Pint and A Pint Miss Veitch’s Roses, OranMor Mon, 19 September, 2016 — Sat, 24 September, 2016

The Letter, A Play A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, Mon, 12 September, 2016 — Sat, 17 September, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 12 September, 2016 — Sat, 17 September, 2016 By Stuart Paterson | Directed By David McKay Featuring John Kazek, Billy Riddoch and Laurie Ventry.  Adapted by Stuart Paterson from the delightfully wise and funny short story by Anton Chekhov. Archdeacon Orlov is exhausted after his Easter sermons, Father Andrey […]

Read the full article: The Letter, A Play A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, Mon, 12 September, 2016 — Sat, 17 September, 2016

Unlimited Festival, The Tramway, 15 – 25 September, 2016

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15 – 25 September Prices vary – Tickets from £5 Day tickets available This September, Tramway brings Unlimited to Glasgow – An international programme of performance, visual art, discussions and more celebrating extraordinary work by disabled artists. Originally part of the Cultural Olympiad for the London 2012 Olympics, Unlimited has become the biggest and best […]

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Glengarry Glen Ross, Websters Theatre, 7 – 10 September, 2016

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Tickets £11.50 Adult/£9.50 Concession (inc. ticket admin fee) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Lie. Cheat. Steal. It’s all in a day’s work. David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Glengarry Glen Ross makes a long overdue return to the stage in this brand new production from Strathclyde Theatre Group, directed by Gary […]

Read the full article: Glengarry Glen Ross, Websters Theatre, 7 – 10 September, 2016

Lovers by Brian Friel, Websters Theatre, 13 – 17 September, 2016

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Coming to Websters this autumn from 13-17 September 2016…. LOVERS by Brian Friel Director: Alasdair Hawthorn Producer: David Cooke “I can’t wait for the future, Joe.” (Mag, age 17) We are pleased to announce that the Pantheon PLAY from 13-17 Sept (2016), at Webster’s Theatre Glasgow, is the wonderfully powerful, the fantastically funny and the […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Behind the Barrier 5 – 10 September, 2016

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BEHIND THE BARRIER OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 05 September, 2016 — Sat, 10 September, 2016 By Muriel Gray | Directed By Morag Fullarton Featuring Kirsty McDuff, Hilary Lyon and Alan McHugh. Two spectators,  Julie, a middle aged mother of three, and Pat, a young, sporty ambitious runner, find themselves standing next to […]

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The Real Mrs Sinatra A Play A Pie and A Pint August 20 – 3 September, 2016

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Mon, 29 August, 2016 — Sat, 03 September, 2016 By Clive King | Directed By Johnny McKnight Featuring Maureen Carr, John Kielty and Barbara Rafferty. OranMor California, January 1977.  Dolly Sinatra, mother of the iconic singer, boards a Lear jet with her recently widowed friend Ella.  They’re off to Las Vegas to see ‘Ol Blue […]

Read the full article: The Real Mrs Sinatra A Play A Pie and A Pint August 20 – 3 September, 2016

The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Kings Theatre, Glasgow 5 September, 2016

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 (50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION) Kings Theatre Glasgow Monday 5th SeptemberBOX OFFICE – 0844 871 7648 Has it really been 50 years since the most successful Folk/Rock Duo of all time recorded their first no1 hit single ‘The Sound of Silence’? Following it’s WEST END success at the ‘Leicester Square Theatre’, London, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is currently the biggest […]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream [Gaelic adaption], Citizens Theatre, 19 – 20 August, 2016

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream [Gaelic adaption]Work-In-Progress Performance The Citz It’s midsummer night and there’s a tale to tell. A tale of magic, mischief, trickery and love. From the team that brought you the critically acclaimed MacBheatha (Macbeth), this is a new version of Shakespeare’s funniest play, told in modern Gaelic, with a sprinkling of the […]

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Shining Souls 20th – 22nd October 2016 St Lukes Music/Arts Centre

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Shining Souls October 20th – October 22nd 2016 St Lukes Music/Arts Centre, Glasgow presented by Sweets For Addicts “Think of the carnival atmosphere of the Day of the Dead transferred to the streets of Glasgow.” At half six in the morning Charlie, who’s homeless, turns up at his wife’s door to borrow some dough. When […]

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Conflux Pitch (SURGE Festival) CCA Sunday 31 July, 2016

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Sun 31 July 2016 CCA 7pm, £5 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Bigger and bolder than ever, Pitch is back for as part of the annual SURGE Festival! This scratch-performance evening, where emerging and established artists performing work-in-development, will have the most innovative and challenging work ever seen […]

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Stage Experience: The Wizard of Oz, Theatre Royal 22 and 23 July, 2016

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Following on from the success of Bugsy Malone, Stage Experience returns with a new production of the magical musical, The Wizard of Oz. When a tornado hits Kansas and Dorothy is swept away, she finds herself on a journey to find her way back home. Perhaps the best-loved adventure of them all, with songs from […]

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Peter Pan’s Excellent Adventure, Websters Theatre, 28 July, 2016

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28 July, 2016 Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.  Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road Glasgow G4 9HZ Peter Pan’s Excellent AdventureTickets £16.50 Adults/£11.50 concessions (inc. ticket admin fee) (fee applicable to all tickets, including tickets bought on the day) Ever wonder what your childhood stories would be like sounded in 80s pop culture… well […]

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Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016

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  Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016 Live, original music, contemporary / modern ballet choreography and original watercolour paintings projected onto the vaulted ceiling of the Cottiers Theatre, will take you through a story between imagery and music, into another world for just one hour. What if we took you into […]

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Jim Monaghan’s Safe Space 26 – 29 July, 2016 Govanhill Baths

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Jim Monaghan’s Safe Space   26 – 29 July, 2016   Jim Monaghan is totally fed up with people and their opinions so he has created a safe space for him and his friends to talk about the important issues that they want to talk about, such as “why moustaches?” or “why are young people […]

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Rumple Still-Skint, Summer Panto, OranMor 4 July – 23 July, 2016

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Summer Panto 2016| Rumple Still-Skint OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 04 July, 2016 — Sat, 23 July, 2016 By Gary McNair and Dave Anderson Starring Dave Anderson, Juliet Cadzow, George Drennan and Kirstin McLean There’s a miller, he’s skint. Of course he is, he’s a miller. His daughter is beautiful. Of course she […]

Read the full article: Rumple Still-Skint, Summer Panto, OranMor 4 July – 23 July, 2016

Songs Unseen OranMor 1 July, 2016

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Songs Unseen OranMor 1 July, 2016 Songs Unseen is a musical song cycle of world premieres spanning from Broadway to London’s West End to Glasgow’s West End! Sneak peaks of unseen songs from Oliver Winning Composers; Stiles and Drewe; and Tony Nominated; Bill Russell and Janet Hood, unheard work from Scottish Composers Karen MacIver (pianopiano), […]

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A Play, APie and A Pint Vinyl Idol 27 June – 2 July, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Starring Darren Brownlie, Paul James Corrigan and Kara Swinney Clara was born in the wrong era. Her wall of vintage records features the most handsome dreamboats in pop music history. She spends most of her time in her head, being romanced by Sinatra, Presley and her favourite, Cliff Richard. […]

Read the full article: A Play, APie and A Pint Vinyl Idol 27 June – 2 July, 2016

Glasgow Comic Festival Batman and Robin Thu 30 June 2016

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Glasgow Comic FestivalBatman and RobinThu 30 June 2016 6.30pm, £6 (£4) + £1 booking fee, Cinema12+Book online / 0141 352 4900Related CCA EventsGlasgow Comic FestivalTue 28 June — Sun 3 July 2016 Batman (George Clooney) and Robin (Chris O’Donnell) go up against Mr Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman) as they attempt to […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Frances and Ethel, 20 – 25 June, 2016

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Mini Musicals Season: FRANCES & ETHEL OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 20 June, 2016 — Sat, 25 June, 2016 By David Cosgrove | Directed By Mary McCluskey Starring John Kielty, Alison Peebles and Frances Thorburn After the success of the show earlier in the year, we are delighted to be bringing back Frances […]

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From Callton to Catalonia, 2 July, 2016, Paisley Arts Centre

From The Calton To Catalonia     Sat 02/07/16 Fair Pley presents From The Calton To Catalonia as part of this year’s Sma’ Shot celebrations.          Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ Tickets: £12 / £10 concession + bkg fee* Box office A moving and evocative play that […]

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West End Festival 2016: Absolute Improv! Siempre Bicycle Cafe 18 June,

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  Absolute Improv! Siempre Bicycle Cafe 162 Dumbarton Road, G11 6XE Saturday 18 Jun 7:00pm Saturday 18 Jun 9:30pm £8 at the door Five-star, three-time Edinburgh Fringe sell-out improv comedy show presented by To Be Continued! Edinburgh’s improv theatre company presents a fast-paced, hilarious improv show that will have you coming back for more. Scottish […]

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Mack the Knife, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 13 – 18 June, 2016

    A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor, (Top of Byres Road, G12) 13 – 18 June, 2016   Coming soon…MACK THE KNIFE Starring Anji Darcy, Jimmy Chisholm, George Drennan and Harry Ward.    

Read the full article: Mack the Knife, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 13 – 18 June, 2016

Mini Musicals Season at A Play, A Pie and A Pint, June – July, 2016

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  OranMor, Lunch Time Theatre JUST ANNOUNCED… Father and son team Dave Anderson and Davey Anderson will be playing together in The Day I Found the Blues, along with top musician and harmonica player Fraser Speirs. Angela Darcy (Janis Joplin: Full Tilt) will team up with Jimmy Chisholm, Harry Ward and George Drennan in Mack the Knife by Morag Fullarton. Third up is […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint: DEL GESU’S VIOLA Mon, 30 May, 2016 — Sat, 04 June, 2016

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OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Del Gesu’s Viola Mon, 30 May, 2016 — Sat, 04 June, 2016  By Hector MacMillan | Directed By Liz Carruthers  Featuring Peter Kelly, Eileen Nicholas, Finlay Welsh and Elisabeth Flett on Viola. Violins made 300 years ago now change hands for several million pounds each. When a hitherto unknown […]

Read the full article: A Play, A Pie and A Pint: DEL GESU’S VIOLA Mon, 30 May, 2016 — Sat, 04 June, 2016

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