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.

West End Festival 2016: Bard in the Botanics, Coriolanus and Twelth Night

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Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Road, G12 8QX Thursday 23 Jun 8:00pm/h4> Friday 24 Jun 8:00pm Saturday 25 Jun 8:00pm Tickets £25 (conc £15) Tickets from 0141 429 0022 or on the day at venue. http://www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk War hero and defender of Rome, Coriolanus is also proud and arrogant and contemptuous of the people. But the […]

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Donald Robertson Is Not a Stand Up Comedien, The Citizens 19 – 21 May, 2016

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Donald Robertson Is Not A Stand-Up Comedian Visiting Company The Citizens Theatre, 19 – 21 May, 2016. What would you do if everyone in the world hated you? Would you run? Would you fight? Or would you try to make them laugh? Donald Robertson has got no mates and he isn’t funny. But with guidance […]

Read the full article: Donald Robertson Is Not a Stand Up Comedien, The Citizens 19 – 21 May, 2016

Role Shift, Alay, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor until Saturday 21 May, 2016

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ROLE SHIFT OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 16 May, 2016 — Sat, 21 May, 2016 By Lesley Hart | Directed By Garry Robson Co-production with Birds of Paradise Theatre Company Featuring Robert Softely Gale, Louise McCarthy and Natalie MacDonald Inspired by the principle of “role shift” in British Sign Language, Lesley Hart’s new […]

Read the full article: Role Shift, Alay, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor until Saturday 21 May, 2016

West End Festival 2016: Football in Five Images, Stuart Cosgrove and Graham Spiers, OranMor Sunday 5 June, 2016

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Football In Five Images: Stuart Cosgrove and Graham Spiers 7:00pm “Football in Five Images” is a new theatre discussion show on the state of Scottish football featuring Stuart Cosgrove and Graham Spiers. Graham and Stuart are two of Scotland’s most outspoken commentators on the state of Scottish football and appear regularly on television, radio and […]

Read the full article: West End Festival 2016: Football in Five Images, Stuart Cosgrove and Graham Spiers, OranMor Sunday 5 June, 2016

Theatre Studio present The Witches and Oliver, Webster Theatre, Various dates June, 2016

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Theatre Studio embarked on their first full length production at the Websters Theatre in June 2014, a hugely successful production of CATS with 100 students. Roald Dahl’s The Witches  Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June, 2016  7 p.m. Lionel Bart’s Oliver Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Now returning to […]

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The Love I Feel Is Red, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor until Sat 14 May

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The Love I Feel Is Red Sat, 14 May, 2016 By Sabrina Mahfouz | Directed By Nel Crouch OranMor , Top of Byres Road, G12 Produced in Association with Tobacco Factory Theatres Featuring Janet Etuk and Heather Williams Mona is pregnant. Her boyfriend has died. His mother is going crazy with grief and Mona has […]

Read the full article: The Love I Feel Is Red, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor until Sat 14 May

Our Boys: rehearsed reading, Old Hairdressers, 25 May, 2016

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25 May, 2016 – 7 -p.m. Free Rehearsed reading of a one hour play with short discussion after. All female production. “Absolutely brilliant. Really tense, morally complex, so many shades of grey… I actually had goosebumps at points.” Alan Bissett. Written by Magi Gibson, directed by Sacha Kyle, with Anita Vetesse, Michele Gallagher and Nalini […]

Read the full article: Our Boys: rehearsed reading, Old Hairdressers, 25 May, 2016

Second Hand, A Play A Pie and A Pint, 2 – 7 May, 2016

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SECOND HAND By Paul Charlton Mon, 02 May, 2016 — Sat, 07 May, 2016 OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 Featuring Cameron Cunningham, Elaine MacKenzie Ellis and Finlay McLean Seventy one year old Jim lives alone in the back room of his low-end antique shop that barely makes ends meet. Without any family around, […]

Read the full article: Second Hand, A Play A Pie and A Pint, 2 – 7 May, 2016

May Day Rising, Rebel Heart OranMor, Monday 2 May, 2016

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May Day Rising OranMor Mon, 02 May, 2016 at 7:00pm Celebrate May Day with a difference this year. To mark the Centenary of the Rising we host a rehearsed reading of this new theatre piece – Margaret Skinnider: Rebel Heart – inspired by the revolutionary and trade union leader Margaret Skinnider.  Wounded fighting during the […]

Read the full article: May Day Rising, Rebel Heart OranMor, Monday 2 May, 2016

Animal, Sara Pascoe, The Stand Comedy Club, 20 June, 2016

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Sara Pascoe is a human animal, and so are you. The show is a mixture of completely true stories about Tony Blair, Oedipus Rex and the wildlife of Lewisham, plus a load of stories that don’t sound true at all about Jason Donovan, Henry the Hoover and when God took over the tannoy in Sainsbury’s. […]

Read the full article: Animal, Sara Pascoe, The Stand Comedy Club, 20 June, 2016

Save The Last Dance For Me, Kings Theatre, 3 – 7 May, 2016

Starring Antony Costa and introducing Lola Saunders Kings Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 May, 2016 
Final casting has been announced for the UK tour of Save the Last Dance for Me. Lola Saunders, a finalist on The X Factor 2014, will make her theatrical debut in the role […]

Read the full article: Save The Last Dance For Me, Kings Theatre, 3 – 7 May, 2016

Tennent’s Comedy Basement Saturday 30 April, 2016

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Tennent’s Bar 191 Byres Road, G12 Saturday 30 April, 2016 Host Jim McCreadie Headline act is Obie who is a stalwart on the Scottish comedy scene and a regular performer of his one man shows at The Fringe in Edinburgh and around Scotland. The doors open at 7.00pm and the show begins at 8.00pm and […]

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The Great May Day Rising, Drama and Song at OranMor, Monday 2 May, 2016

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  The Red and the Green will be worn side by side’ on MayDay OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 – 2 May – 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Friends of MayDay (GFoMD) have today announced changes for this year’s celebration. While the annual event at Oran Mor will take place again on the Monday holiday (May […]

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Selkie, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 April, 2016 — Sat, 30 April, 2016

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SELKIE Mon, 25 April, 2016 — Sat, 30 April, 2016 Top of Byres Road By Kay Singh Kay Singh is the third recipient of The David MacLennan Award Featuring Melanie Jordan, Keith MacPherson and Ross Mann It has been a long time since Mac left his house, and longer since he was last home. When two strangely […]

Read the full article: Selkie, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 April, 2016 — Sat, 30 April, 2016

To Serve Is To Resist, The Shed, 20 and 21 May, 2016

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“To Serve is to Resist” (Story of Jane Haining) The SHED 26 Langside Avenue G41 2QS Friday 20th May at 2.30 and 7.30 Saturday 21st May at 2.30 and 7.30 Tickets:    £10.00/£8.00 (con) 1 free ticket for party booking of 15 or more. Available from www.tramdirect.com www.shedglasgow.com manager@tramdirect.com Jane lived in Pollokshields and trained as a Missionary. She was […]

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‘Couscous on the 29’, 13 and 14 May, 2016 The Shed

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 “Couscous on the 29” (Come Oan Get Aff!)  The SHED 26 Langside Ave G41 2QS Friday 13th May at 7.30 Saturday 14th May at 2.30 and 7.30 £10.00/£8.00 (con) from www.tramdirect.com  www.shedglasgow.com email manager@tramdirect.com Margaret sucks on a Humbug, witnessing her fellow passengers…passing strangers now… Join Margaret and a few other passengers on the No 29 asking is […]

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Brigham Young University Ballroom Dane Co, The Mitchell Theatre, 8 June, 2016

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An evening of ballroom dance in the Mitchell Theatre! Creative artistry and innovation make this show a must see! Tickets are £10 Buy tickets online The Mitchell Theatre,  Granville Street, G3 7EE BYU’s Ballroom Dance Company is recognized both nationally and internationally as a treasured and unique university dance ensemble. their production, Swing ‘n’ Sway, […]

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Flo, A Play A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 18 – 23 April, 2016.

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FLO Mon, 18 April, 2016 — Sat, 23 April, 2016 Lunchtime Theatre at OranMor – Top of Byres Road, G12 By Martin McCormick | Directed By Ben Harrison Featuring Kirsty Stuart Produced in Association with Aberdeen Performing Arts This is Helen and Mike’s first.  And it’s not easy.  He works a lot.  He has to.  […]

Read the full article: Flo, A Play A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 18 – 23 April, 2016.

One Night Of Elvis, King’s Theatre, 21 May, 2016.

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 There are Elvis Presley tribute artists and then there’s Lee ‘Memphis’ King… King’s Theatre Glasgow, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN Saturday 21 May 2016 In this brand new show for 2016, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist – Lee ‘Memphis’ King – presents the ultimate tribute to The King, celebrating the unrivalled career of […]

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There Is Someone Who Hates Us Mon, 11 April, 2016 — Sat, 16 April, 2016 OranMor

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There Is Someone Who Hates Us Mon, 11 April, 2016 — Sat, 16 April, 2016 OranMor By Michelle Ferreira | Directed By Amanda Gaughan | Adapted By Lynda Radley Featuring Maria De Lima and Eilidh McCormick Produced in Association with the National Theatre of Scotland Set in Brazil, this taut thriller explores the tempestuous but […]

Read the full article: There Is Someone Who Hates Us Mon, 11 April, 2016 — Sat, 16 April, 2016 OranMor

Sunday, April 10, 2016 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

The Restless House Trilogy The Citz 15 April – 14 May, 2016

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This Restless House Trilogy Offer The Citz Buy tickets for all three plays for £30! This Restless House is three plays presented over two performances. Part 1 and Parts 2 & 3 as a double bill. This Restless House A co-production with the Citizens Theatre. A new trilogy of plays by acclaimed writer Zinnie Harris, […]

Read the full article: The Restless House Trilogy The Citz 15 April – 14 May, 2016

Phamie Gow, The Tron, 14 April, 2016.

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Phamie Gow Tron Theatre 14 April, 2016. International musician, composer, singer/songwriter and recording artist Phamie Gow is reknowned for her innovative and groundbreaking playing and compositions for the celtic lever harp, and her new piano compositions are recognized as creating a new sound in the celtic/classical crossover world.  A regular on Classic FM, Phamie is […]

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Swan Lake, Scottish Ballet at Theatre Royal 19 – 23 April, 2016

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Scottish Ballet has commissioned award-winning, international choreographer David Dawson to create a new Swan Lake for a new generation. “Dawson takes the classical steps and bends them in a way that perfectly appeals to a modern audience.”The Telegraph, on David Dawson As seen in rehearsals on World Ballet Day 2015 Theatre Royal, GlasgowTue 19 – […]

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The Full Monty, Eastwood Theatre, 26 – 30 April, 2016

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The Full Monty Eastwood Entertainers Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 April 7.30pm each evening 2.30pm Saturday matinee In 1997, a British film about six out of work steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Now, they’re back by popular demand and again, they really have to go The Full Monty… live on stage. […]

Read the full article: The Full Monty, Eastwood Theatre, 26 – 30 April, 2016

WHAT IS A GROUP AND WHY LA BAMBA? Fantom Cinema Sat 9 April, 2016

< WHAT IS A GROUP AND WHY LA BAMBA? Fantom Cinema Part of Glasgow International  9 Apr 2016 7 p.m. Two short films What is a Group by Ian Svenonius and LBJ by Santiago Alvarez. Followed by a theatrical version of Kathryn Elkin’s work Why La Bamba and live music from Spread Eagle. This event […]

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TheCabinet of Dr Caligari, Scottish Opera Connect Company Woodside Halls 9 and 10 April 2016

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Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow G20 7QE  9/10 April, 2016 Roll up, roll up! Scottish Opera’s Connect Company – young singers and players aged between 14 and 21 – invite you to join them at the carnival. But with danger looming on the horizon, we can’t guarantee a safe trip. Dr Caligari is a […]

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Pushing It, The Tron 7 – 9 April, 2016.

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Dos and don’ts.  Homework guidelines. School regulations. Rules of the house. Curfews. Parental regimes. Boundaries. If it’s an adult’s job to set them, is it our job to test them? Breaking them, bending them, stretching them, twisting them. Nudging them, poking them, struggling to cope with them.  Are we all just at it?  No, we’re just […]

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Ring Road, 4 – 9 April, 2016. A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor

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Mon, 04 April, 2016 — Sat, 09 April, 2016 OranMor, Top of Byres Roa, G12 By Anita Vettesse | Directed By Johnny McKnight Featuring Angela Darcy and Martin Donachy Produced in Association with the Traverse Theatre  Lisa is forty, and edging towards a midlife crisis. The world, she thinks, is judging her childless state. In […]

Read the full article: Ring Road, 4 – 9 April, 2016. A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor

Carry on Sleuthing, Waterstones Argyle St, Friday, April 8, 2016

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Carry on Sleuthing Belayed by Murder        Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM Waterstones Argyle St Help crack amateur sleuth Letitia Luvibod solve the murder of hated lawyer Hiram Grabbitt on board the SS Naughty Nigel. Sift through the evidence, hear the suspects speak, gasp in awe as the culprit is […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Neither God Nor Angel 28 March – 2 April, 2016. OranMor

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NEITHER GOD NOR ANGEL OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 28 March, 2016 — Sat, 02 April, 2016 By Tim Barrow | Directed By Ryan Alexander Dewer Featuring Jimmy Chisholm and Gavin Jon Wright Produced in Association with the Traverse Theatre 4th April, 1603. James VI, King of Scots, spends his final night in […]

Read the full article: A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Neither God Nor Angel 28 March – 2 April, 2016. OranMor

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