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.

Some Other Stars, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 7 – 12 March, 2016

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SOME OTHER STARS Mon, 07 March, 2016 — Sat, 12 March, 2016 A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 By Clare Duffy | Directed By Nicholas Bone Featuring Kirstin Murray and Martin McCormick Produced in Association with Magnetic North and the Traverse Theatre What if you were buried in […]

Read the full article: Some Other Stars, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 7 – 12 March, 2016

Mr and Mr Laughton, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 29 February – 5 March, 2016.

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Mr and Mrs Laughton OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 29 February, 2016 — Sat, 05 March, 2016 By Michael-Alan Read | Directed By Gethin Evans Featuring Abigail McGibbon and Steven McNicoll Produced in Association with the Sherman Cymru Mr. and Mrs. Laughton, a seemingly charming yet candid window into one of the most […]

Read the full article: Mr and Mr Laughton, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 29 February – 5 March, 2016.

Tally’s Blood, Glasgow Caledonian University, GCU Celebrates 25 years, Wednesday 24 February, 2016.

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Tally’s BloodGlasgow Caledonian UniversityWednesday, 24 February 2016 from 19:30 to 22:00 GCU celebrates 25 years of classic play with BAFTA-winning actor Juliet Cadzow Playwright Ann Marie Di Mambro’s family’s cafe Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is to celebrate 25 years of the classic Scots play Tally’s Blood, written by GCU Professor Ann Marie Di Mambro, with […]

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The Winter’s Tale Webster’s Theatre, 24 – 27 February, 2016

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The Winter’s Tale  24/02/2016 – 27/2/20167:30 pm – 10:00 pm Webster’s Theatre, Glasgow West End The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare Tickets £10 Adults, £6 Concessions (inc. booking fee).  Schools discount available on request. Strathclyde Theatre Group In a fit of jealousy Leontes orders his wife, Hermione, and baby daughter to be killed. Saved by […]

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The Angel and The Manse, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 22–27 February, 2016

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THE ANGEL AND THE MANSE Mon, 22 February, 2016 — Sat, 27 February, 2016 Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 By George Docherty | Directed By Liz Carruthers Featuring Helen Logan, Ewan Petrie and Alan Steele Produced in Association with Aberdeen Performing Arts A stormy night in a manse on the outskirts […]

Read the full article: The Angel and The Manse, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 22–27 February, 2016

Stowaway, Platform, 19 and 20 February, 2016

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Stowaway is the new show from two-time Fringe First winners and “bright young things of British Theatre” (Observer). A Boeing 777 begins its descent towards Heathrow. The wheels unfold out of the belly of the plane. The frozen body of a stowaway is tipped out and cuts through the clear morning sky. In the car […]

Read the full article: Stowaway, Platform, 19 and 20 February, 2016

David MacLennan – Portrait Unveiling, OranMor, Sunday 21 February, 2016.

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  David MacLennan Portrait Unveiling Sunday 21st February, 2016 – 6pm- Free admission Auditorium, OranMor, Top of Byres Road G12 Join us in our Auditorium to celebrate the unveiling of a portrait of our much missed David MacLennan. The painting is by Alexander Moffat and was commissioned by The Democratic Left. Maggie Chapman from the […]

Read the full article: David MacLennan – Portrait Unveiling, OranMor, Sunday 21 February, 2016.

FACE–MORAG, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, until Saturday 20 February, 2016. OranMor

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Developed in collaboration with Perth Theatre Featuring Janette Foggo OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Morag: This is my face. These are my years. This is my life in my face…my laughter, my tears, my loves, my losses…my loneliness…it’s my face. Me. This is me in my face. What is wrong with this face? Why do […]

Read the full article: FACE–MORAG, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, until Saturday 20 February, 2016. OranMor

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, King’s Theatre, Glasgow 29 March –2 April, 2016

Full Casting Announced For The National Tour Of The Smash Hit MusicalPriscilla Queen Of The Desert King’s Theatre GlasgowTuesday 29 April – Saturday 2 April 2016 David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the full cast of the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT coming to the King’s Theatre […]

Read the full article: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, King’s Theatre, Glasgow 29 March –2 April, 2016

Purposeless Movements (Birds of Paradise Theatre Company), Tramway, 25 – 27 February, 2016

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Purposeless Movements (Birds of Paradise Theatre Company) Director – Robert SoftleyDramaturg – Luke PellChoreography – Rachel Drazek 25 – 27 February, 2016. Tramway “What’s so great about purposeful movement? Half the fun in this life is not knowing what’s coming next.” Five guys wait on stage. Each one has cerebral palsy – the way they […]

Read the full article: Purposeless Movements (Birds of Paradise Theatre Company), Tramway, 25 – 27 February, 2016

Face – Isobel, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 8 –13 February, 2016

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FACE – ISOBEL Mon, 08 February, 2016 — Sat, 13 February, 2016 By Peter Arnott | Directed By Stasi Schaeffer Featuring Janette Foggo Isobel: I am a sixty year old woman…the veteran of a long, dull marriage to a perfectly pleasant dull, dull man…I am the mother of two grown up children…one of whom is […]

Read the full article: Face – Isobel, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 8 –13 February, 2016

A Valentine Gala: From West End to Broadway, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 14 February, 2016

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From West End to Broadway, A Valentine’s Gala Sunday 14 February 2016, 3pm Let the glitz and glamour of West End and Broadway musicals sweep you off your feet this Valentine’s Day. Including hits from The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Miss Saigon, The Sound of Music, Singin’ in the Rain, Chicago, West […]

Read the full article: A Valentine Gala: From West End to Broadway, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 14 February, 2016

The Devil Inside, Scottish Opera and Music Theatre Wales – review by Pat Byrne

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Jim and I had our first night at the opera last night (26 January, 2016), when we went along to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow to the world premiere of ‘The Devil Inside’.  The opera, created by Louise Welsh, librettist, and Stuart MacRae, composer, is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s short story ‘The Bottle Imp’. It […]

Read the full article: The Devil Inside, Scottish Opera and Music Theatre Wales – review by Pat Byrne

Jenna Watt: How You Gonna Live Your Dash – Winter Tour 2016

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January 28 – February 13, 2016  7 PM to Feb 13 at 8 PM    Platform Glasgow1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Buy tickets online How You Gonna Live Your Dash by Jenna Watt.A co-production with Platform and in association with Showroom. One of Scotland’s most visionary theatre makers, Jenna Watt, presents her latest performance following the […]

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Cirque Berserk! Real Circus Made For Theatre, King’s Theatre Glasgow Friday 22 – Sunday 24 January 2016

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King’s Theatre 22 – 24 January, 2016 Direct from five sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, and from two packed-out theatre tours, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is setting out to thrill and entertain the nation once again. Back by popular demand Cirque Berserk! returns to the King’s Theatre Glasgow for 3 days […]

Read the full article: Cirque Berserk! Real Circus Made For Theatre, King’s Theatre Glasgow Friday 22 – Sunday 24 January 2016

Canned Laughter, Theatre Royal 15 – 19 March, 2016

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CANNED LAUGHTER A funny play about being funny Theatre Royal,  282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 March, 2016  Directed by Ed ‘i dreamed a dream’ Curtis, written by Ed Curtis with Allan Stewart and starring Scotland’s finest comic geniuses: Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott Canned Laughter is a brand […]

Read the full article: Canned Laughter, Theatre Royal 15 – 19 March, 2016

Terry Neason in Concert at Cottiers 5 February, 2016

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Terry Neason in Concert – Best Bits ‘n’ Hits  5 Feb 2016 – 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Cottiers. Tickets: £16.50  Buy tickets online THE DIVA IS BACK!!! Terry Neason returns to Cottiers by popular demand, after her previous sell-out show. Includes much loved and requested best bits n’ hits from her award winning shows. […]

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New Day by Act of Faith, 2 February – 19 March, 2016

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Venues The Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow – Friday 5th & Saturday 6th February 2016 @ 7:30pm Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock – Thursday 18th, Friday 19th & Saturday 20th February 2016 @ 7:30pm East Kilbride Village Theatre – Friday 26th & Saturday 27th February 2016 @ 7:30pm Motherwell Theatre – Friday 18th & Saturday 19th March 2016 […]

Read the full article: New Day by Act of Faith, 2 February – 19 March, 2016

Causeway – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 – 30 January, 2016

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CAUSEWAY Mon, 25 January, 2016 — Sat, 30 January, 2016 By Victoria Bianchi | Directed By Debbie Hannon Featuring Beth Marshall and Stephanie McGregor CauseWay is based on a true story of Frances Parker and Ethel Moorhead, two suffragettes who, in 1914, cycled to the Robert Burns’ cottage armed with a mission and pipe bombs. […]

Read the full article: Causeway – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 – 30 January, 2016

Frances and Ethel – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 1 February – 6 February, 2016

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  OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX FRANCES & ETHEL Mon, 01 February, 2016 — Sat, 06 February, 2016 By David Cosgrove | Directed By Mary McCluskey Featuring John Kielty, Alison Peebles and Frances Thorburn “Ethel was no good for anything except to create chaos and fear.”  – Judy Garland about her mother. […]

Read the full article: Frances and Ethel – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 1 February – 6 February, 2016

Mum’s The Word 2, King’s Theatre, 26 – 30 January, 2016

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  FROM TODDLERS TO TEENAGERS Mum’s The Word 2 KING’S THEATRE GLASGOW TUESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 2016 Still Game favourite Jane McCarry will star in the brand new production of Mum’s The Word 2. The comedy actress will join an all-star cast including Libby McArthur (River City), Suzie McGuire (former Radio Clyde presenter), Lorraine […]

Read the full article: Mum’s The Word 2, King’s Theatre, 26 – 30 January, 2016

Private Lives, Theatre Royal Mon 22 – Sat 27 Feb, 2016

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Private Lives Theatre Royal Mon 22 – Sat 27 Feb, 2016 A major new production of Noel Coward’s best loved and multi-award winning comedy. This glittering production of one of the greatest plays of all time, includes Olivier Award nominated TV and stage star TOM CHAMBERS (star of Top Hat the musical and Strictly Come […]

Read the full article: Private Lives, Theatre Royal Mon 22 – Sat 27 Feb, 2016

New Gaelic Performance: New Gaelic Performance: Buaireas anns an Uisge/ Trouble the Water The Tramway 22 and 23 January, 2016

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Buaireas anns an Uisge/ Trouble the Water 22 & 23 January, 2016 7.30 – 8pmTickets £5 Presented by Elspeth Turner In the early 2000s, eminent American jazz musician Willie Ruff suggested that much of African American music has its roots in the Gaelic psalm singing of the Western Isles, which crossed the Atlantic with the […]

Read the full article: New Gaelic Performance: New Gaelic Performance: Buaireas anns an Uisge/ Trouble the Water The Tramway 22 and 23 January, 2016

Cock, The Tron Theatre, 9 – 20 February, 2016

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Tron Theatre Company: Cock by Mike Bartlett   Tuesday 9th – Saturday 20th February, 2016   Tron Theatre   After his long-term gay relationship breaks down, Johnunexpectedly meets a woman with whom he discovers new pleasures and excitement. Tron Theatre Company’s production of Mike Bartlett’s sharp and witty play will be the first UK staging […]

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Websters’ Panto, A Belter of A Cinderella Story review Pat Byrne, Dec 2015

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Yesterday (28 December,2015) I went along with my grandson, Ryan, and his friend Josh, to the panto at Websters’ Theatre in Glasgow’s Wet End.  We had a brilliant time. The audience was made up of every age group from tiny toddlers to grans and grandads. It was quite a feat keeping everyone entertained but the […]

Read the full article: Websters’ Panto, A Belter of A Cinderella Story review Pat Byrne, Dec 2015

A Belter of A Cinderella Story Websters Theatre 3 December 2015 – 3 January, 2016

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A Belter of A Cinderella Story Websters Theatre 3 December 2015 – 3 January, 2016 Insideout Productions are back with another fantastic family pantomime for 2015.   Presented at Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road (at the junction with Park Road, just by Kelvinbridge Underground Station) A BELTER OF A CINDERELLA STORY by Paul Harper-Swan […]

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Relaxed Performance of Snow White 8 January, 2016 Kings Theatre

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For the 2nd Year the King’s Theatre hosts aRelaxed Performanceof Snow White Friday 8 January 2016 at 11am Photo Credit – Ian WatsonBack Row – Conor Park (Linwood, aged 10), Jenny Paterson (NAS Director); Front Row – Des Clarke (Muddles), Joseph Bates (Erskine, aged 8), Jenny Hayley-Douglas (Snow White); Katie Muir (Paisley, aged 7) The National Autistic […]

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Scottish Opera: The Devil Inside, Theatre Royal Glasgow Tuesday 26 January, 2016

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Scottish Opera: The Devil Inside, Theatre Royal Glasgow Co-commission & co-production with Music Theatre Wales Tuesday, 26 January, 2016  7.15 p.m. Buy ticket online WORLD PREMIERE A bottle with the power to grant your heart’s desires could be yours. Sounds appealing? There’s a catch. You can only sell it for less than you paid for […]

Read the full article: Scottish Opera: The Devil Inside, Theatre Royal Glasgow Tuesday 26 January, 2016

The Commitments, Theatre Royal, Glasgow Monday 12 – Saturday 30 December, 2016

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MONDAY 12 – SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER 2016 The Commitments – review by Pat Byrne The Commitments The Theatre Royal   Nearly thirty years since The Commitments first burst from the pages of Roddy Doyle’s best-selling novel, the world’s hardest working soul band will be touring the UK. Direct from a record-breaking residency at the Palace […]

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Nightmare Before Christmas Cabaret The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall December 18th, 2015

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Nightmare Before Christmas Cabaret The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall December 18th, 2015 7pm Boys and girls of every age*, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? To celebrate the closing of the music hall for the holiday season we are going out with a bang with a creepy christmas cabaret. *As long as you’re over […]

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