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.

Death By Chocolate Murder Mystery, Britannia Panopticon, 16 Dec, 2015

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Death By Chocolate Murder Mystery The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall December 16th, 2015 7pm This crime of passion is one for all to enjoy but alas, who killed the victim, why and how is up to you to discover. Who dunnit?! Working alongside Spirit of Glasgow Britannia Panopticon bring you this fabulous evening. Spaces are […]

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Christmas Crackers and New Year Listings at Theatre Royal and The King’s Theatre

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THE KING’S & THEATRE ROYAL PRESENT CHRISTMAS CRACKERS AND A NEW YEAR STUFFED WITH ENTERTAINMENT  Christmas Listings 2015 and What’s On at the Kings and Theatre Royal Glasgow 2016 This Christmas get your fill of family fun with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the King’s Theatre before getting your teeth into the true […]

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A Christmas Carol Cottiers Theatre 23 & 24 December, 2015

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A Christmas Carol Cottiers Theatre 23 and 24 Dec 2015 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets £14 Adult/£10 Concession (inc. booking fee).  Seated event with one interval of 15-20 minutes. ‘There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour’ Folksy use a great mix of high energy, truthful performances, […]

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Yorkhill Christmas Concert, Barony Hall, Glasgow Sunday 13th December 2015

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Yorkhill Christmas Concert Sunday 13th December 2015 A captivating evening to celebrate Christmas at Yorkhill Christmas Concert. Now in its fifth year, the concert will be hosted by Scottish actress and River City star Libby McArthur and will take place in the beautiful candlelit setting of the Barony Hall at Strathclyde University. This year, all […]

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Flora’s Fairy Challenge, The Citizens Theatre, 10 – 31 December, 2015

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The Citizens Theatre 119 Gorbals St, Glasgow G5 9DS 10 Dec 2015 to 31 Dec 2015 A Christmas tale for 3 – 6 year olds with original songs to sing along with! Always ready for an adventure, Flora has packed her bag and set off for the North Pole to visit Santa. But poor Santa […]

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Sleeping Betty The Tron 27th Nov 2015 – 3rd Jan 2016

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Tron Theatre Company presentsSleeping Betty Written by David IrelandDirected and designed by Kenny Miller Audio Described BSL 27th November 2015 – 3rd January 2016 The Tron., 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB It’s Betty Drooper’s 16th birthday party and everyone who’s anyone will be there – her faithful companion Hamish the Hamster, her beautiful fairy godmother […]

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Cinderella 1 – 19 December, 2015 Various Locations Around Glasgow

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Cinderella 1 – 19 December, 2015 Various Locations Around Glasgow Laughter, music and magic for all the family Cinderella – otherwise known as Ella – is tough, bold and romantic. With her best friend Buttons, she is desperate to escape her wicked Step Mother Madame De’mon and her outrageous Ugly Sisters, Fifi and Foufou.Come and […]

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Santa Claus is coming to town at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow 25 Nov 2015 – 17 Jan 2016

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Santa Claus is coming to town at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow A truly Magical storywith a Real Christmasfeel-good factor! Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 3AX The Sing-AlongFun Filled PantoFor All Ages. Booking information Wednesday, 25 November, 2015 – Sunday, 17 January, 2016 It’s the Night Before Christmas and two excited children, Hev and […]

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Puss In Boots – Platform’s Christmas Production! December, 2015

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December 8 – December 23, 2015 Platform Glasgow1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Buy tickets This festive season Platform Presents ‘Puss In Boots’!Join us for a rip roaring adventure, as we hear the tale of a smart talking, sword fighting, salsa-dancing cat! It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is tucked up tight, except for Puss in […]

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Snow White & the seven dwarfs, The Kings Theatre, 4 December, 2015 – 10 January, 2016

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Grab your pillar box lipstick and your mirror as we welcome back Snow White & the seven dwarfs. for the legendary King’s panto. Making his long-awaited return to the panto stage is Scottish comedy legend Gregor Fisher (Rab C. Nesbitt) as haphazard Hector the Henchman. He’s behind you! King’s favourite Des Clarke (Capital FM) takes […]

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Ali Bawbag and the Four Tealeafs, Panto, OranMor 30 Nov –23 Dec, 2015

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  Ali Bawbag and the Four Tealeafs Written by Dave Anderson Mondays – Saturdays | 30th Nov – 23rd December, 2015 Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketweb.co.uk / 08444 771 000 (booking fee will apply) or from the Òran Mór box office on the day of the performance. Tickets are sold on a first come first […]

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Frankie Boyle, Charity Fundraiser in aid of Ardgowan Hospice, Greenock Frid 18 Dec, 2015

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Frankie Boyle at Greenock Town Hall Charity Fundraiser in aid of Ardgowan Hospice Greenock Town Hall Friday 18 December, 2015 Frankie Boyle will perform at the town hall on Friday 18 December, 2015 on an all-Scottish bill alongside fellow funnymen Gary Little and  Scott Gibson. Hardeep Singh Kohli will compere the event. The charity fundraiser […]

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Happy Hour, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, 9 – 14 Nov, 2015, OranMor

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Happy Hour OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 09 November, 2015 — Sat, 14 November, 2015 By Anita Vettesse | Directed By Gethin Evans Featuring Hannah Donaldson, Anne Lacey and Stephen McCole Presented in association with the Sherman Cymru and Tobacco Factory Theatre  Anne’s finally got both her children together again to scatter her […]

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Friday, November 6, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Join the Mill Girls On Tour – October/November, 2015

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Sunday 25 October, 2015 3 p.m. Thomas Coats Memorial Church, High Street, Paisley PA1 2 BA and 25th November, 2015 2 p.m. Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow Join the Mill Girls On Tour as they celebrate the lives of the thousands of women who worked in Paisley’s great thread mills – a familiar story taking […]

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Company, a musical comedy 12 – 14 November, 2015 Websters Theatre

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Company, a musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim Performed by Glasgow Live Productions. 12 – 14 November, 2015 Websters Theatre416 Great Western Road,Glasgow G4 9HZ  (at the junction with Park Road, just by Kelvinbridge Underground) Since opening on Broadway in 1970, based on a book by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (previous […]

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Sunday, November 1, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet present ‘The Nutcracker’ 15/16 November, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

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On 15th & 16th November, 2015 Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet present ‘The Nutcracker’. Under the direction of Marina Medvetskaya, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet has won plaudits across Russia, Scandinavia and the United States, and Glasgow audiences now have the opportunity to experience the superb artistry of this acclaimed company on its first UK tour.  Combining […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, After the Cuts 2 – 7 November. 2015

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After the Cuts OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Mon, 02 November, 2015 — Sat, 07 November, 2015 By Gary McNair | Directed By Beth Morton Featuring Maureen Carr and George Docherty The year is 2045. Yes, it’s the future, but before you start thinking about robots and The Jetsons, don’t. It’s just like now, […]

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Niqabi Ninja, Platform, Glasgow Saturday 31 October, 2015 2 p.m.

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NIQABI NINJA (a work in progress) Platform Glasgow1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW 31 October, 2015  2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Performed by Nalini Chetty & Maryam Hamidi Written by Sara Shaarawi Directed by Amanda Gaughan Dramturgy by AJ Taudevin Movement Direction by Saffy Setohy Sound Design by Susan Bear Twenty-one year old student, Hana […]

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Friday, October 30, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Pam Ann Queen of the Sky, Theatre Royal Glasgow, 29 November, 2015

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THEATRE ROYAL GLASGOW SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2015, 8PM Pam Ann, the world’s favourite International Air Hostess and Queen of the Sky, is back in the UK and Ireland with a brand new show for 2015. Jet setting in direct from sell-out tours in Europe, USA, Australia, and following a six week run at London’s Leicester […]

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Golden Arm Theatre Project, The Tron, 4 November, 2015

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A gig like no other. The Tron, Presented by Blood of the Young An eclectic mixing of live music and theatre featuring new short works by some of Scotland’s leading playwrights – including Clare Duffy and Isabel Wright – all inspired by the songs of Edinburgh indie-pop band Golden Arm. Expect dancing. Directed by Paul Brotherston […]

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

The Wakeful Chamber, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor 26 – 31 October, 2015

The Wakeful Chamber Mon, 26 October, 2015 — Sat, 31 October, 2015 OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 By Rebecca Sharp | Directed By Emily Reutlinger Composed by Pippa Murphy Featuring Kim Allan and David Rankine  Presented in association with Aberdeen Performing Arts and sound – Scotland’s Festival of New Music A woman’s chronic somniphobia (fear […]

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Monday, October 26, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Breakthrough Productions presents Eden Creek 26 – 28 October 2015

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Breakthrough Productions presents Eden Creek by Dwight Watson is showing at SWG3 Warehouse 26th – 28th October – 45 tickets for this per night! 7.30 p.m. Adults – £10 and £8 for Concession Can buy tickets online now here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/breakthroughproductions “Five women, not unlike quintuplets, born from the same womb, who are very different, and […]

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Sunday, October 25, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

The Smallest Show On Earth Theatre Royal, Glasgow Monday 26 – Saturday 31 October 2015

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A New Musical Comedy with Music & Lyrics By Irving BerlinBy Special Arrangement With StudiocanalDirected By Thom SoutherlandStarring Liza Goddard & Brian Capron The Smallest Show On EarthTheatre Royal, Hope Street, GlasgowMonday 26 – Saturday 31 October 2015 Mercury Theatre Colchester, Brian Eastman and Christabel Albery present a new musical comedy based on the StudioCanal […]

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Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Road 29 Oct and 30 October, 2015 Websters Theatre

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Road Performance Date: 29 Oct 2015 – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Websters TheatrePerformed by West College Scotland Final Year Students. Darkly comic, ROAD by Jim Cartwright is the brutal and gritty portrayal of working class life in a Lancashire town.  It is 1987, Maggie Thatcher has just gained her third term in office as […]

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Monday, October 19, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

The Magic Cave of Salamanca, Websters Theatre, 23 October, 2015

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Off World Productions bring their exciting new production of a choice selection of ’Interludes’ by Miguel Cervantes including ‘The Magic Cave of Salamanca. Best known and loved for Don Quixote, the ground-breaking comic precursor of the modern novel, Cervantes led an extraordinary life every bit as colourful as his works. Born the son of a […]

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A Word With Dr Johnson, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor until 24 October, 2015

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Featuring Simon Donaldson, Alasdair MacRae, Mark McDonnell  and Gerda Stevenson  Presented by the Traverse Theatre In 1746 Samuel Johnson began to compile his famous Dictionary. Despite his famous antipathy to Scotland ( “a very vile country to be sure”) , five out of his six assistants were Scots. How did they help him and what was […]

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Hamlet v Zombies, Old Hairdressers, 30 October, 2015

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Some Shakespeare mixed with Zombies – Theatre at The Old Hairdresser’s Friday 30 October, 2015 King Claudius has released a virus (which explains why something is rotten in the state of Denmark) and there’s only one man can stop it. Hamlet Vs Zombies is a horror-comedy play – prepare for Hallowe’en! £9 6.30 p.m. and […]

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An Evening with Noel Fielding, King’s Theatre Glasgow, 15 November, 2015

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LIVE TOUR EXTENDED Buy tickets online  “Wonderfully unforeseen… an enjoyable holiday from reality.”THE GUARDIAN “This entertaining, infectiously fun show goes a long way towards re-establishing Fielding as a dynamic and vital act.”THE SCOTSMAN Hot on the heels of a successful first leg, NOEL FIELDING, star of multi-award winning comedy duo The Mighty Boosh, has extended his live […]

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Monday, October 12, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Descent, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Mon, 12 October, 2015 — Sat, 17 October, 2015

DescentA Play, A Pie and A Pint Mon, 12 October, 2015 — Sat, 17 October, 2015 By Linda Duncan McLaughlin | Directed By Allie Butler Featuring Barrie Hunter, Fiona MacNeil and Wendy Seager OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Presented by the Traverse Theatre, in association with Luminate Scotland’s creative ageing festival What […]

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Sunday, October 11, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

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