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Confessions of a Justified Sinner Reconstructed
Untitled Projects and actor George Anton present an archive of Paul Bright's 1987 Scotland-spanning adaptation of the James Hogg novel.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Fri 21 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Sat 22 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder
Agatha Christie Theatre Company present the Queen of Mystery's classic thriller, packed with red herrings and suspense til the very end.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Mon 18 Nov
£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647
Tue 19 Nov
£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647
Wed 20 Nov
£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647
Cannibal Women of Mars
Featuring songs by Belle and Sebastian's Mick Cooke, this romantic musical sees star-crossed lovers thrown together by fate.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Fri 5 Jul
£8–£16 / 0141 552 4267
Sat 6 Jul
£8–£16 / 0141 552 4267
Tue 9 Jul
£8–£16 / 0141 552 4267
9 to 5: The Musical
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 13 Aug
£9.75–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Thu 15 Aug
£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Dirty Dancing
See Baby not put in the corner in the musical based on the late Patrick Swayze's popular film. We can't promise you'll have the time of your life, but you'll probably leave singing as much.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 26 Aug
£10–£75 / 0844 871 7648
Thu 28 Aug
£10–£75 / 0844 871 7648
Cats
One of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most successful musicals, in a production directed by Trevor Nunn, goes on tour.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 16 Sep
£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 7648
Tue 17 Sep
£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 7648
Classic Cuts: The Changeling
One of the most linguistically elegant bloodbaths ever penned where trouble, desire, sex and death ensue. By Thomas Middleton.
Òran Mór, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Fri 21 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Sat 22 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Albert Drive
The result of a long-term creative exploration, this performance looks at issues of community and asks the question: Who is my neighbour?
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Sun 7 Jul
£5 / 0845 330 3501
Carnaby Street
The musical story of the 60s, packed with classic hits including 'Roll Over Beethoven', 'Do Wah Diddy', 'Tired of Waiting For You', 'You Really Got Me', 'Keep on Running', 'Sweets for my Sweet' and more.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 4 Nov
£12–£35 / 0844 871 7648
Tue 5 Nov
£12–£35 / 0844 871 7648
Dora the Explorer Live
A live musical adventure with Dora as she sets off in search of the City of Lost Toys with help from Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and, of course, the audience!
Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
£17–£19 / 0844 871 7647
100
This thought-provoking drama explores notions of the afterlife with physical theatre and minimal props.
The Mackintosh Church, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Thu 27 Jun
Fri 28 Jun
According to Everyone Else
Different perspectives on the events of Easter presented in two short plays, According to Everyone Else and The Woman's View. Light refreshments will be available.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free donation welcome / 0141 334 2788
Part of West End Festival.
- 19:30
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Barry Humphries: Eat Pray Laugh!
Come along, possums, and bid a tearful adieu to Dame Edna and co on Barry Humphries' final tour.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 11 Feb
£15–£76 / 0844 871 7648
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 12 Feb
£15–£76 / 0844 871 7648
- 19:30
- 19:30
Belief Beyond Hope
Hopeless romantic Jeremy White pursues George, a Selkie – a creature from Celtic legend who is a seal that takes human form.
Offshore, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
£5
Part of West End Festival.
- 19:00
Sun 30 Jun
£5
Part of West End Festival.
- 19:00
Border Control: Heritage
A Moment's Peace Theatre Company present their work on the subject of borders and barriers.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
Sat 22 Jun
Classic Cuts: The Taming of The Shrew
Writer Sandy Nelson and director Rosie Kellagher transpose Shakespeare's sharpest comedy to the 1950s, a time of teddy boys and tea dresses.
Òran Mór, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Tue 25 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Wed 26 Jun
£8–£12.50 / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 13:00
Contact Improvisation Masterclass
Two day masterclass led by by Itay Yatuv, Artistic Director of the Hakvutza Dance School.
TouchBase Business Centre, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sat 13 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 16:00
Cryptic Nights: Why Scotland, Why East Kilbride
A new work by composer J Simon van der Walt that combines themes of technology, modernity, science and science fiction, played on laptops and real live instruments – including a performance from a double rock band. Things gon' get loud. Loud and freaky.
CCA, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Thu 4 Jul
£5 / 0141 352 4900
Dance School of Scotland
The annual showcase for musical theatre students from the Dance School of Scotland.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Den
Summer school for ages 7–8 for young creative types who want to design and build their own world of dens.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Mon 15 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 16 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 17 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Design and Prop Making
A chance to help design and build theatre props to be used in Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 22 Jul
£15 / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 12:00
Devised Theatre Summer School
Intensive week looking at advertising and learning about how we're sold products.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Mon 29 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 30 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 31 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream
All your favourite Disney princesses, including Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella, star in a magical musical journey icetastic tale.
Braehead Arena, Glasgow (4.7 miles)
Fri 27 Sep
£13.50 / 0844 499 1700






