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.

Sound Thought Festival 2016, 30 March – 1 April, 2016 CCA

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Sound Thought 2016 Dialogues: Sound and Music Across the Arts CCA www.soundthought.co.uk Sound Thought is an annual music and sonic arts festival run by University of Glasgow postgraduates. Through a series of concerts, screenings, performances, discussions and workshops, the three-day festival will show how research and practice from a range of sound and music disciplines […]

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ranked sixth best in the world

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has been ranked sixth in the world of performing arts education in a new global review by  Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Scotland’s national conservatoire joined some of the world’s most renowned  performing arts institutions including Juilliard in New York, Vienna’s prestigious University of Music and the Performing Arts and the […]

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In Conversation with Standard Issue, OranMor – an evening of chat with witty women Tuesday 22 March, 2016

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In Conversation with Standard Issue Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at 7:00pm The sharp and witty online women’s magazine hosts a killer line-up of funny women talking about comedy, women, feminism and other topics as yet undecided. Join Sarah Millican, Susan Calman, Jo Caulfield* and Standard Issue editor Mickey Noonan for what’s bound to be an excellent […]

Read the full article: In Conversation with Standard Issue, OranMor – an evening of chat with witty women Tuesday 22 March, 2016

A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Prom 21 – 26 March, 2016.

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PROM A Play, A Pie and A Pint Lunchtime Theatre, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 21 March, 2016 — Sat, 26 March, 2016 By Oliver Emanuel | Directed By Gareth Nicholls Featuring Ryan Fletcher, Helen MacKay, Martin McBride and Nicola Roy Produced in Association with the Traverse Theatre and Aberdeen Performing Arts Invitation […]

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Mayfesto: Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising, The Tron, 2 – 28 May, 2016.

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The Tron Theatre 2 – 28 May, 2016. A programme of work celebrating irish culture one hundred years on from the Easter Rising. Since its inception in 2010, Mayfesto has focused on presenting thematically linked, edgy new work, including seasons on women in theatre, colonialism and conflict in the Middle East. The festival provides a […]

Read the full article: Mayfesto: Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising, The Tron, 2 – 28 May, 2016.

Talk Fest at The Tron, 18 – 23 April, 2016.

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Monday 18 to Saturday 23 April 2016 Tron Theatre, Glasgow TalkFest at the Tron is a mini-festival celebrating the work of Scotland’s playwrights. Packed with new playwriting – rehearsed readings, discussions, workshops, script surgeries and networking opportunities. The Readings Magi Gibson, Alan Bissett   Stage to Page 18 April, 2016 Tiny by Rosanna Hall Tue 19 April, 7.30pm […]

Read the full article: Talk Fest at The Tron, 18 – 23 April, 2016.

International Waters, The Tron, 22 – 26 March, 2016

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Fire Exit/David Leddy in co-production withTron Theatre presentInternational Waters Written and directed by David LeddyAudio DescribedCaptioning 22nd – 26th March 2016 The Tron No refugee crisis ever looked so chic, darling. The social fabric has finally torn. Airports are closed, roads are blocked. Now even the 1% need to seek asylum. Four obscenely rich members […]

Read the full article: International Waters, The Tron, 22 – 26 March, 2016

Thriller Live, King’s Theatre, Mon 18 – Sat 23 April, 2016.

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A 10-month UK & European tour to play Glasgow with an updated version of the show – including new songs, videos, costumes and special effects King’s Theatre – Glasgow – 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN 18 – 23 April, 2016. Long-running, record-breaking West End concert spectacular, Thriller Live, has now taken in excess of $150million […]

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BILLY (The Days of Howling), A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 14 – 19 March, 2016.

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BILLY (The Days of Howling) A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 14 March, 2016 — Sat, 19 March, 2016 By Fabien Cloutier | Directed By Rosie Kellagher Translated by Nadine Desrochers Produced in Association with the Traverse Theatre Featuring Hilary Lyon, Antony Strachan and Rosalind Sydney   […]

Read the full article: BILLY (The Days of Howling), A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, 14 – 19 March, 2016.

Desdemona, Glasgow Comedy Festival, Govanhill Baths 22 – 26 March, 2016

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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 […]

Read the full article: Desdemona, Glasgow Comedy Festival, Govanhill Baths 22 – 26 March, 2016

Dance of Death, Citizens Theatre, 22 April – 7 May, 2016

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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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Cottiers Theatre – The Last Laugh, 24 March, 2016

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 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 […]

Read the full article: Cottiers Theatre – The Last Laugh, 24 March, 2016

Academy of Performing Arts Showcase Websters Theatre, Friday 11 March, 2016

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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.

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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