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.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Read the full article: Cock, The Tron Theatre, 9 – 20 February, 2016

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 […]

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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 […]

Read the full article: A Belter of A Cinderella Story Websters Theatre 3 December 2015 – 3 January, 2016

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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Monday, December 14, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

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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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 […]

Read the full article: Death By Chocolate Murder Mystery, Britannia Panopticon, 16 Dec, 2015

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 […]

Read the full article: Flora’s Fairy Challenge, The Citizens Theatre, 10 – 31 December, 2015

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 […]

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

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 […]

Read the full article: Ali Bawbag and the Four Tealeafs, Panto, OranMor 30 Nov –23 Dec, 2015

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 […]

Read the full article: Happy Hour, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, 9 – 14 Nov, 2015, OranMor

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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