Glasgow TheatreDesdemona, Glasgow Comedy Festival, Govanhill Baths 22 – 26 March, 2016
Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel turns Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ on its head. Instead of an innocent and sweet Desdemona, we get a young woman who is used to having her own way and has sampled just about every soldier in the barracks (except, ironically Cassio). And, unlike the original, Emilia is staunchly loyal […]
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Saturday, March 12, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Dance of Death, Citizens Theatre, 22 April – 7 May, 2016
Dance of Death – Candice Edmunds in association with Citizens Theatre presents By Frances PoetAdapted from August StrindbergConceived and Directed by Candice Edmunds Friday 22 April – Saturday 7 May 2016, Citizens Theatre In association with the Citizens Theatre, joint Artistic Director of Vox Motus Candice Edmunds presents a new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance […]
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Friday, March 11, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Cottiers Theatre – The Last Laugh, 24 March, 2016
24 Mar 2016 – 7:30 pm Tickets £13.50 adult/£11.50 Concession (inc. booking fee). Jay McAllister The Last LaughWhy should you never date a comedian? This hit Fringe 2015 show mixes stand-up, theatre and storytelling in a tale about two people discovering whether being funny is as important as being happy.Not recommended for under 16s due […]
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Thursday, March 10, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Academy of Performing Arts Showcase Websters Theatre, Friday 11 March, 2016
Academy of Performing Arts Showcase Friday 11 Mar 2016 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Websters Theatre, Tickets £13.50 (inc. booking fee) An evening with the graduating students and full time students of Academy of Performing Arts –Scotland. The night will include solos and production numbers from musical theatre and professional dance students. There is […]
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Get Carter The Citizens Theatre until 12 March, 2016.
Get Carter The Citizens Theatre 8 Mar 2016 to 12 Mar 2016 Visiting Company A dark and stylish new adaptation of the classic Newcastle-noir thriller. Jack Carter is back home for the first time in years. He’s back to bury a brother who hated him, in a town he swore he was never going to […]
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Some Other Stars, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 7 – 12 March, 2016
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 […]
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Saturday, March 5, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Mr and Mr Laughton, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 29 February – 5 March, 2016.
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 […]
Sunday, February 28, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Tally’s Blood, Glasgow Caledonian University, GCU Celebrates 25 years, Wednesday 24 February, 2016.
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 […]
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
The Winter’s Tale Webster’s Theatre, 24 – 27 February, 2016
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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Tuesday, February 23, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
The Angel and The Manse, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 22–27 February, 2016
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 […]
Sunday, February 21, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Stowaway, Platform, 19 and 20 February, 2016
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 […]
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
David MacLennan – Portrait Unveiling, OranMor, Sunday 21 February, 2016.
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 […]
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
FACE–MORAG, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, until Saturday 20 February, 2016. OranMor
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 […]
Monday, February 15, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
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 […]
Purposeless Movements (Birds of Paradise Theatre Company), Tramway, 25 – 27 February, 2016
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 […]
Monday, February 8, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Face – Isobel, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 8 –13 February, 2016
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 […]
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Sunday, February 7, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
A Valentine Gala: From West End to Broadway, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 14 February, 2016
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 […]
Friday, January 29, 2016 | Filed under: Valentine's Day Glasgow 2016, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
The Devil Inside, Scottish Opera and Music Theatre Wales – review by Pat Byrne
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 […]
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Jenna Watt: How You Gonna Live Your Dash – Winter Tour 2016
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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Sunday, January 24, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Cirque Berserk! Real Circus Made For Theatre, King’s Theatre Glasgow Friday 22 – Sunday 24 January 2016
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 […]
Thursday, January 21, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Canned Laughter, Theatre Royal 15 – 19 March, 2016
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 […]
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Terry Neason in Concert at Cottiers 5 February, 2016
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
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 […]
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Saturday, January 16, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Causeway – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 25 – 30 January, 2016
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. […]
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Frances and Ethel – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 1 February – 6 February, 2016
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. […]
Mum’s The Word 2, King’s Theatre, 26 – 30 January, 2016
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 […]
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Friday, January 15, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Private Lives, Theatre Royal Mon 22 – Sat 27 Feb, 2016
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 […]
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Saturday, January 9, 2016 | Filed under: What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
New Gaelic Performance: New Gaelic Performance: Buaireas anns an Uisge/ Trouble the Water The Tramway 22 and 23 January, 2016
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 […]
Cock, The Tron Theatre, 9 – 20 February, 2016
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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Monday, January 4, 2016 | Filed under: LGBT Glasgow, LGBT History Month, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Websters’ Panto, A Belter of A Cinderella Story review Pat Byrne, Dec 2015
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 […]
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