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.

Beyond the Rainbow (100th Birthday Celebration for Judy Garland)

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Friday 4, 11 and 18 November, 2022 at 7.30 p.m. Presented by:TRAM Direct Theatre Company At: Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington St, Glasgow G3 6DT Buy tickets at Eventbrite Judy Garland charmed everyone with her singing and acting talent. But what really lay behind this persona? What influence did Louis B Meyer, the MGM Magnate, have […]

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Gathered Together, Independance at Tramway

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6 – 9 July, 2022 Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE Presented by Indepen-dance, and hosted by Tramway as part of  summer season, the four-day festival brings together inclusive dance organisations, independent disabled dance artists, and those interested in inclusive dance practice; to share skills, techniques, and knowledge through an exciting programme of workshops, film screenings, […]

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Merchant City: Surge presents Club Supreme Road Show

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Saturday 30 July, 2022, 6 p.m.-7.15 p.m. Event by Merchant City Festival The Old Fruitmarket Candleriggs, G1 1NQ A multimedia, theatrical, corporate experience like you’ve never witnessed before! The WORSHIPFUL MASTER and his team of Personal Assistants set you on your path to becoming Supreme. Using a rich mix of physical theatre, clown, puppetry, projection mapping, […]

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Underwood Lane by John Byrne, The Tron

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14 – 30 July, 2022 Tron Theatre Company in a co-production with Renfrewshire Leisure presents Underwood Lane – new musical play by John Byrne. Director: Andy Arnold ‘Underwood Lane – the Winter sun hangs like a suppurating boil glued to a giant sheet of dirty asbestos above the blackened tenements that rear up from the […]

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Chris McGlade: Forgiveness- Websters Theatre

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22 July, 2022 Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G4 9HZ A fiercely powerful show about a brutally shocking story; Chris’ father was murdered in 2011. How do you forgive your father’s murderer? Only Chris knows… Inspiring uproarious laughter, tears of sincerity and standing ovations, Chris’ conscientious comedy and cutting-edge poetry makes for […]

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Saturday, June 25, 2022 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Pippin The Musical at Websters

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Wednesday 29 June – Friday 01 July 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ The classic musical Pippin comes to Websters.   Written by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, Pippin follows a young Prince as he searches for the meaning of life. Book Tickets More about […]

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Goldilocks Goes to Greece, Summer Panto OranMor

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5 – 23 July, 2022 Goldie and her mum Pat are heading oot on holiday, and they’re aff to the glorious sunshine of Greece! But on their way to the airport they are spotted by the ferociously jealous Daddy Bear, who still hasn’t forgiven Oor Goldie for her outrageous porridge-based misdemeanours. Soon, a hilarious game […]

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The Words – A Play, A Pie and A Pint

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Tuesday 21 June, 2022,  1 p.m. – 2 p.m. OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX Part of Refugee Festival Scotland 17 – 26 June, 2022 What makes a good story? Not always the simple truth. For Ashraf, the words between why they left, how they got here and why they need to stay are […]

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The Tar Factory, Sweet for Addicts

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Friday 5th & Saturday 6th August 2022 at 7.30 p.m. Websters Theatre Great Western Road, Glasgow. G4 9HZ. Second show of 2022! This show contains strong language and scenes of an adult nature. Set in Coatbridge back in the days when ducking and diving was the norm, The Tar Factory tells of one Tar Squad […]

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Work in Progress – Unchained Comedy at McChuills

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Sunday 5 June, 2022 McChuills, 80 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL 7 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. Work in Progress Unchained Comedy are pleased to announce that running up to the Edinburgh Fringe we will be presenting some of the best acts from in and around Glasgow’s Work In Progress shows. Ross Leslie, Kate Hammer, Liam […]

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Bard in the Yard

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Sunday 5th June, 2022 – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. 1 hour duration Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End Kelvingrove Fountain Bard In The Yard is back as part of Halo Arts’ Summer In the West End programme! 2pm and 6pm on Sunday 5 June at the fountain in Kelvingrove Park King Leonardo @ 2pm William […]

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A Secret Wrapped in Lead

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Saturday 28 May, 2022 at 7 p.m. Biggar Corn Exchange, 126a High Street,Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 What’s the price of a secret? Braw Clan is the new Scots language theatre company based in Biggar. We warmly invite you to our performance of A Secret Wrapped In Lead at 7pm on May 28th in the Corn Exchange. In […]

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Grease The Musical at Websters Theatre Glasgow West End

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2 – 4 June, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Grease is the word! The ultimate feel-good, pick-me up musical – an electrifying extravaganza, packed with fun, energy and vibrant physicality – Grease! With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re […]

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Monday, May 9, 2022 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Bend It Like Bertie at Websters

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24 – 26 May, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Denise Mullen is a divorced mother of two teenagers, cares for her elderly father and has an extremely stressful job. The only thing that is keeping Denise sane is her beloved Celtic. They are stockpiling trophies and Denise knows just how […]

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Rose at OranMor

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Thursday, 28 April, 2022 at 7 pm The Venue, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 Rose Written By Lorna Martin Directed by Maureen Carr Based on real life, Rose tells the incredible, uplifting and inspiring story of an underdog, working-class teenager from Ayrshire who refused to play by society’s discriminatory rules, and who overcame numerous obstacles, including […]

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This Is Where We Get Off – Websters Theatre

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Thursday 21 April, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ This Is Where We Get Off follows the Moffatt family through some of the most difficult days of their lives. Yvonne is seven months pregnant, her husband Phillip is constantly disappearing and leaving dodgy phone bills behind. Their eighteen your old son […]

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The David MacLennan Award – A Play, A Pie and A Pint

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Named in honour of PPP’s founder, The David MacLennan Award aims to uncover new writing talent by providing first-time writers with the opportunity to have their work professionally developed and produced, before being presented for the first time on stage at A Play, A Pie and A Pint. Longlisted Submissions 2022 A Play, a Pie and a […]

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Friday, April 15, 2022 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Addicted the Musical at Websters

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7 – 9 April, 2022 Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ (adjacent to Kelvinbridge Underground) Addicted The Musical tells the story of a brother and sister’s struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. A tragi-comic tale, with songs that reflect the pain and despair, the joy and the sorrow of those caught in […]

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Islets of Silence at Mugdock Theatre

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Sunday, 3 April, 2022 at 2.30 p.m. Mugdock Theatre, Milngavie, Glasgow  G62 8E A thought-provoking yet funny story about the Gourley family and their journey when someone is diagnosed with Pacreatic Cancer. About this event The Gourley family of four enjoy life. Yes, they have their ups and downs, but their closeness is never in […]

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe review by Danielle O’Neill

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Theatre Royal, Glasgow – March 2022 The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a childhood favourite of mine and this production did not disappoint.  We were transported to the time of WW2 evacuations, to the elderly Uncle’s house then to the magical world of Narnia seamlessly. […]

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

Myra’s Story, Websters Theatre

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The Glasgow premiere run of record breaking, award winning Irish play, MYRA’S STORY, takes place in Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Monday 25th July to Saturday 30th July, 2022 The Friday and Saturday night shows have already sold out. The other 4 nights have tickets, but these too will soon be […]

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Drag Opticon at Britannica Panopticon

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April Fools  – Friday, 1 April, 2022, 7.30 p.m. for 8 p.m. start Monthly Live Drag Show The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Tickets £20 Drag-Opticon is an inclusive monthly live drag show taking place on the first Friday of the month. Featuring the iconic international performing power couple, the award […]

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Scottish Opera in Cumbernauld – Opera Highlights

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19 March, 2022 Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse Roll up, roll up! Opera Highlights is coming to town – a night of entertainment like no other! This Spring, join us as we take you through the greatest hits and lesser-known gems of the repertoire – think La bohème, Faust, Billy Budd, Die Fledermaus and more – in one fast-paced, heartfelt show. These […]

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School of Rock, Theatre Royal Glasgow

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7 – 12 March, 2022 Theatre Royal,  282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA Get ready to stick it to the man because Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical School of Rock is coming to rock out at Theatre Royal Glasgow! School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic […]

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Derren Brown, Kings Theatre, Glasgow

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4 – 12 March, 2022 Kings Theatre, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! The closest out galaxy […]

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Jordan Mackampa at Cottiers

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2 March, 2022 – 7 p.m. Cottiers Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Jordan Mackampa Solo Tour Singer/Songwriter Jordan Mackampa is often described as a troubadour, an artist with timeless soul and lyrics drenched in heart felt empathy. As a man who was born in Kinshasa, grew up in London and became an artist […]

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3 Women and a Boaby, McChuills GICF

Tuesday 15 March, 2022 – 8 p.m. McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL Part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2022  8 – 27 March, 2022 “Sick of seeing stand-up comedy shows with the standard token woman on the bill? So are we! 3 Women and a Boaby, hosted by Susan Riddell (as seen on […]

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2022

8 – 27 March, 2022 in Venues across Glasgow Tickets for 2022 programme showcasing the best talent from Scotland and beyond are on sale, with side-splitting performances from both household names and rising stars Book tickets 2 Women and a Boaby Tuesday 15 March, 2022 – 8 p.m. McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL […]

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Moorcroft, The Tron

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Runs until 5 March, 2022 WORLD PREMIERE A team. A team of wit? A team of players. A bunch of mates coming the gither to huv a kick aboot. Wits new? Garry’s turned 50 but doesn’t feel like celebrating. Exhausted from years spent wrapped in regret, he begins to relive ‘the glory days’ trying to […]

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – Theatre Royal

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1 – 5 March, 2022 Theatre Royal, 282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA Direct from London, the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Glasgow. Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the most mystical of adventures in a faraway land. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter […]

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Thursday, February 17, 2022 | Filed under: What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy

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