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.

Rabbie The Man, The Shed 23/24/25 January, 2015

Looking for something more than the traditional Burns supper then come along to The Shed. £8. To book please call Isobel on 0141 637 0778 or email manager@tramdirect.com  

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A Play A Pie and A Pint, Spring– Summer Programme, 2015

Glasgow’s wonderful  lunchtime theatre at OranMor OranMor (Top of Byres Road), G12. Show Times Monday – Saturday 1pm(Doors 12pm/12.30pm on Mondays) Ticket Prices Monday £12.50 Tuesday £12.50 Wednesday £10 Thursday £12.50 Friday £12.50 Saturday £14 Ticket price includes a drink (beer, wine or soft drink) plus a pie or vegetarian quiche. Book online Box Office […]

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Butterfly OranMor A Play A Pie and A Pint Mon, 26 January, 2015 — Sat, 31 January, 2015

Butterfly OranMor A Play A Pie and A Pint Mon, 26 January, 2015 — Sat, 31 January, 2015 By Anne Hogg Directed by Stasi Schaeffer Featuring River City stars Paul James Corrigan and Frank Gallagher It’s March 1987 and Jamie Cassidy is facing redundancy. This, in an area already ravaged by factory closures, is bad […]

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Thursday, January 15, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Websters – A New Theatre in Glasgow West End, Crowdfunding Project

Websters – A New Glasgow Theatre By pledging a contribution, large or small, you can help us reach the target of £25,000 by January 18th 2015. Websters is a new name for the former Lansdowne Church on Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge,  Glasgow. The Crowdfunding project aims to bring it into use as an arts and […]

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

Into The New 2015 The Arches, Mon 12 – Thu 15 Jan 2015

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Arches present Into The New 2015 A festival of cutting edge performance The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL Mon 12 – Thu 15 Jan 2015 | 6pm – 10pm | Festival Pass: £16 Day pass: £5 (call 0141 565 1000 to book) Into The New 2015 – […]

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The Garden A Short Opera The Citz 22 January – 24 January

The Garden A Short Opera performed in the Circle Studio, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow Thursday 22nd Jan – Saturday 24th Jan 2015 Composer: John HarrisLibretto and Direction: Zinnie HarrisCast: Pauline Knowles and Alan McHughCommissioned and produced by: Sound Festival, Aberdeen, ScotlandDuration: 40 minutes Book online “The Garden” is a gentle tale of love and hope, set in a […]

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Monday, January 5, 2015 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor, The King’s Kilt, 24 – 29 November, 2014

This Week’s Play – A Play, A Pie and A Pint, OranMor The King’s Kilt by Rona Munro Directed by Marilyn Imrie Featuring David Mara, Beth Marshall and Alison Peebles Mon 24th – Sat 29th November  In 2014 an American academic finds a lost diary of Walter Scott’s under the floorboards of his Edinburgh bed […]

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Monday, November 24, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor, 17 – 22 November, 2014 Theatre Uncut

A Play, A Pie and A Pint OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 17 – 22 November, 2014 Theatre Uncut 2014 – New short plays by various writers New short plays by Clara BrennanInua EllamsViv FranzmannAndres LustgartenHayley Squires Performed by Faith Alabi, Ruairi Conaghan, Ruth Gibson and Conor MacNeill Tickets: £8 – £12.50www.ticketweb.co.ukTelephone: 08444 77 […]

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Monday, November 17, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint The Happiest Day of Brendan Smillie’s Life, OranMor, Mon 3rd – Sat 9th Nov

The Happiest Day of Brendan Smillie’s Life By Catherine Grosvenor OranMor, top of Byres Road, G12 Directed by Caitlin Skinner Featuring Ross Allan, Steven Duffy and Cat Grozier Mon 3rd – Sat 9th Nov  Brendan Smillie leads a quiet life, closely monitored by his protective older brother, Liam. But Brendan has a secret Liam knows […]

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Ghost Tours Theatre Royal Weekdays until 7th November, 2014

Ghost Tours Theatre Royal Weekdays until 7th November, 2014 An empty theatre, out of hours and after dark, is full of dark shadows, unexpected noises, and fleeting glimpses of theatre ghosts – or is that just your imagination? The Theatre Royal, as it stands, dates from 1895 and has a chequered history having been replaced […]

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 | Filed under: Hallowe'en in Glasgow, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint – OranMor Flying with Swans, Until 1st November, 2014

A Play, A Pie and A Pint – OranMor Flying with Swans By Jack DicksonDirected by Alison PeeblesFeaturing Kay Gallie, Anne Kidd and Karen Ramsay Mon 27th Oct – Sat 1st Nov When three old friends get together for the first time in many years, what should be a simple ferry trip to the Isle […]

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Dracula, Thursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November, 2014, Tramway

Dracula Marc Bruce Company Thu 30 October – Sat 1 November 7:30pm Tramway 1 £15/£12. Book online Or buy tickets from our box office on 0845 330 3501 In association with Tobacco Factory Theatres, Pavilion Dance South West and Wilton’s Music Hal “Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness […]

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Saturday, October 25, 2014 | Filed under: Dance, Hallowe'en in Glasgow, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Skierlik, CCA, Thursday 6 November, 2014

Skierlik  – a play exploring the aftermath of a racially motivated shooting on a remote settlement CCA, Thursday 6 November By Phillip Dikotla, revisits the horror of the devastating racially motivated shootings at Skierlik, RSA in 2008. £19 (£10) The performance will be followed by a discussion with the playwright and performer Philip Dikotla. 0141 […]

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Sunset Song, Kings Theatre until 25 October, 2014

 Sunset Song Chris Guthrie is bound to a harsh farming life by her intense love of the land. She dreams of the seductive yet distant world of books and learning, but when war breaks out, Chris suddenly finds herself facing a very different reality as a widowed, single mother in a land altered beyond recognition. […]

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint week ending Saturday 25 October, 2014

Crash By Andy DuffyDirected by Emma CallanderFeaturing Jamie Michie OranMor Top of Byres Road Mon 20th – Sat 25th Oct A Stock trader who’s lost his magic touch. Fearful of the future, the markets, of not getting what he wants. The woman he wants. The Son. Fearful of losing them. But love and money can’t […]

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Squash By Martin McCormick, A Play, A Pie and a Pint, 13 – 18 October, 2014

Squash By Martin McCormick Directed by Finn den Hertog Featuring Keith Fleming, Anne Lacey and Crisitan Ortega OranMor, Top of Byres Road. Mon 13th – Sat 18th Oct Paul’s been a bad boy – a bad bad pig of bike stealing boy. Ma seen him steal Bald’s bike, after all Old Eagle Eyes doesnae miss […]

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Monday, October 13, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Disabled Theater Jérôme Bel / Theater HORA Fri 17 & Sat 18 October Tramway

Disabled Theater Jérôme Bel / Theater HORA Fri 17 & Sat 18 October 7:30pm Location: Tramway 1 £15/£12. Book Online » Or buy tickets from our box office on 0845 330 3501 Choreographer Jérôme Bel’s Disabled Theater is a collaboration between Bel and the actors of Zurich’s Theater HORA, Switzerland’s best-known professional theatre company comprised […]

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Sunday, October 12, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

YDNY – The Musical Mitchell Theatre 24th, 25th, 26th October 2014.

YDNY – The Musical  TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Mitchell Theatre 24th, 25th, 26th October 2014. To raise awareness for Breast cancer.. An uplifting musical with Kylie Minogue songs and full of laughter, drama and fun!  This year heralds a new musical that will find a special place in your heart. “Your Disco Needs You – The […]

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Thursday, October 9, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

DAVID MACLENNAN : A CELEBRATION A NIGHT FOR DAVID, The Citz, Sunday 9th November, 2014

DAVID MACLENNAN : A CELEBRATION A NIGHT FOR DAVID Sunday 9 November, 2014 The Citizens Theatre,  119 Gorbals Street, G5 9DS A celebration of David MacLennan’s career at the Citizen’s Theatre with a host of stars including David Anderson : John Bett : Juliet Cadzow : Catrine Evans : Gregor Fisher : Morag Fullarton : […]

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Mrs Barbour’s Daughters 6 – 11 October

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Mrs Barbour’s Daughters By A J TaudevinDirected by Emma CallanderFeaturing Anna Hepburn, Libby McArthur and Gail Watson Mon 6th – Sat 11th Oct  12.00 for 12.30 p.m. OranMor, Top of Byres Road In 1915, Mrs Barbour led 20,000 women in the rent strikes with bundles of washing, bread […]

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Monday, October 6, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Sunset Song, King’s Theatre, 21 – 25 October

Sunset Song On at The King’s Theatre from October 21-25 Kings Theatre, Bath Street, Glasgow Chris Guthrie is bound to a harsh farming life by her intense love of the land. She dreams of the seductive yet distant world of books and learning, but when war breaks out, Chris suddenly finds herself facing a very […]

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Sunday, October 5, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Souness Written by Alan Bissett The Tron 7th October 2014

Souness Written by Alan Bissett The Tron 7th October 2014 Kyle Bissett Productions. A scripted reading of a work-in-progress. Directed by Sacha Kyle ‘Will we ever see his likes again?’ Archie Macpherson, football commentator A midfield general, a winner, a fallen idol. Enter the disciplined world of Graeme Souness, as he takes on referees, the […]

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‘St Andrew & The Story of Scotland’s Flag’ Webster’s Theatre, 14 September

‘St Andrew & The Story of Scotland’s Flag’ Webster’s Theatre, Kelvinbridge Sunday 14 September, 2014 –  at 2 p.m. Hopscotch Theatre Company uses pythonesque style humour to entertain  and educate young audiences across Scotland! ‘St Andrew & The Story of Scotland’s Flag’ will be performing in The Websters Theatre, Kelvinbridge, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow […]

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Friday, August 22, 2014 | Filed under: Kids and young people, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

The Carousel, The Tron 29th – 30th August 2014

Stellar Quines Theatre Company presents The Carousel By Jennifer Tremblay with Maureen BeattieTranslated by Shelly Tepperman, Directed by Murial Romanes The Tron 29th – 30th August 2014     Description    Dates & Times with MAUREEN BEATTIE Nothing can stop the carousel. While driving to her dying mother’s bedside, a woman calls upon the spirit of her […]

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Singin’ in the Rain Theatre Royal Glasgow 12 – 23 August, 2014

Singin’ in the Rain Theatre Royal Glasgow 12 – 23 August, 2014 Direct from the West End, this critically acclaimed production of Singin’ in the Rain is a smash hit with critics and audiences alike.  It tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies […]

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Six and a Tanner by Rony Bridges, Websters Theatre, 15 – 20 Sep 2014

Six and a Tanner by Rony Bridges 15 – 20 Sep 2014 – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Webster’s Theatre Tickets £9 adult/£8 concession (inc. booking fee). PARENTAL ADVISORY – contains strong language, not suitable for children. A middle aged man confronts his dead father in his coffin a day before his funeral that no […]

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Autumn/Winter Programme 2014

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Twenty-first season of A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor! Lunchtime Theatre, OranMor, (top of Byres Road G12) “We want to thank all of our audience for their support over the past few months. David Maclennan A Play, A Pie and A Pint ten years ago to present audiences in Scotland with […]

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Monday, August 11, 2014 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Citizens Theatre Open Day 23 Aug 2014

Citizens Theatre Open Day 23 Aug 2014 – 11am – 3pm A day of fun, drama, music, arts and crafts – and you’re invited! The Citizens Theatre is proud to have been a part of the Gorbals community for over 130 years, and to celebrate working together they are inviting everybody to their open day. […]

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Drew Taylor and Julia Doogan: HOWL(ing) The Arches Glasgay!, Tue 21 Oct 2014

Drew Taylor and Julia Doogan: HOWL(ing) The Arches Glasgay!, the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival and Drew Taylor present Tue 21 Oct 2014 | 7.30pm £10 / £8 Glasgay!, SMHAFF and Drew Taylor present HOWL(ing) The Arches Concept and Direction by Drew TaylorWritten by Drew Taylor and the Cast Music Composed and Performed […]

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