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50 Shades of Maggie
Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sun 19 May
£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
Mon 20 May
£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
Tue 21 May
£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
Little Shop of Horrors
Pantheon presents the comedy cult musical about the terrifying man-eating plant that appears in Mushnik's flower shop.
Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (2.5 miles)
Sun 19 May
£10–£16 / 0141 357 4000
- 13:00 – 17:30
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
The Sash
Hector MacMillan's nailbiting story about families pitted against each other due to conflicting beliefs.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 21 May
£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648
Thu 23 May
£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648
Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow (5.0 miles)
Tue 28 May
£13 (£11; Students £9) / 0141 577 4970
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow (2.2 miles)
Sun 19 May
Times & prices vary
Mon 20 May
Times & prices vary
Tue 21 May
Times & prices vary
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two
Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.
City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)
Tue 28 May
£18–£21 / 0141 353 8000
- 19:30
Ghost
Musical based on the Oscar-winning movie about a man trapped between this world and the next who's trying to communicate with his heart-broken girlfriend through a psychic.
King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Tue 1 Oct
0844 871 7648
Thu 3 Oct
0844 871 7648
The Flying Theatre
Fully functioning theatre based on a bus, travelling the continent with unique storytelling sessions. Suitable for all ages.
Riverside Museum, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 287 2660
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
Hilarious and harrowing tale where we meet Steve Jobs and Chinese workers toiling to make our beloved iPhones. A retooled version of the controversial monologue whose 'fact'-based story created a media maelstrom, written by Mike Daisey and performed by Grant O’Rourke.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sun 19 May
Zippos Circus: Carnaval
The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.
Queen's Park, Glasgow (2.1 miles)
Tue 11 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed
Wed 12 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed
Thu 13 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed
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
Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again
The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Tue 28 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
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
Peter Powers
Hypnotist act from Powers, who has been called 'the Ali G of stage hypnosis'. Please note the Fri show is a 'Family Fun Night', Sat 7.30pm show is 'Anything Goes' (safe for teens) and the Sat 'Midnight Madness' is over 18s only.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Fri 9 Aug
£12.50–£16 (Family £7.50 per person Fri only) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
Sat 10 Aug
£12.50–£16 (Family £7.50 per person Fri only) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
- 00:00 (Sunday morning)
Fri 16 Aug
£12.50–£16 (Family £7.50 per person Fri only) / 0141 332 1846
- 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
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)
Fri 14 Jun
£6 / 0845 330 3501
Sat 15 Jun
£6 / 0845 330 3501
Tue 18 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
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
Electra
Urban Fox present an outdoor adaptation of the Greek tragedy. Performances take place at the Garnethill Park Amphitheatre.
Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow (0.7 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 332 9765
- 19:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 332 9765
- 13:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 332 9765
- 13:00
Glasgow Show
Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.
Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Sun 21 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Offshore Platform
Each week Attune Theatre produces a new piece of writing or offers a fresh take on an existing piece, then mounts the production with the help of guest artists. Tickets available on the door.
Offshore, Glasgow (1.6 miles)
Sat 25 May
£3
- 19:00
Sat 1 Jun
£3
- 19:00
Sat 8 Jun
£3
- 19:00





