Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA Scotland

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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.

Mon 18 Nov

Tue 19 Nov

Wed 20 Nov

…and 3 more dates until 23 Nov

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom

  • Directed by: Richard Lewis
  • Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)

Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.

Dance School of Scotland

The annual showcase for musical theatre students from the Dance School of Scotland.

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!

Sat 17 Aug

£17–£19 / 0844 871 7647

Dunsinane

Major new production from the National Theatre of Scotland. David Greig's play examines the pain of a war-ravaged Scotland after the death of Macbeth and an English invasion.

Tue 10 Sep

£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647

Wed 11 Sep

£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647

Thu 12 Sep

…and 2 more dates until 14 Sep

An Evening of Burlesque

Fresh from 2012's first UK burlesque tour and featuring West End scene stalwarts such as Amber Topaz, the Folly Mixtures, Miss Oo La Lou, Bettsie Bon Bon, AJ James and Kalki Hula Girl.

Sat 9 Nov

£24–£25 / 0844 871 7647

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Genée International Ballet Competition

The international competition comes to Glasgow for the first time, presented by the Royal Academy of Dance in association with Scottish Ballet and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The top young ballet dancers compete for shiny medals by performing choreography by Robert Binet.

Sun 29 Sep

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show … Live!

Following a smash tour in 2012, most of the cast from the original radio programme live out Douglas Adams' adventures in front of a live audience.

Jason Byrne's Special Eye

A brand new high-energy show for 2013 from the Dublin-born stand-up.

Sat 16 Nov

John Edward

A 'psychic medium', or so he says.

Fri 23 Aug

£31–£51 / 0844 871 7647

Magic of Motown

Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.

Fri 8 Nov

£25 / 0844 871 7647

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers

The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.

The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice

  • Directed by: Jim Cartwright
  • Written by: Jim Cartwright

Jim Cartwright directs an all-star cast in his Olivier Award-winning comedy drama about a shy woman who takes comfort in her father's old records and discovers a hidden talent. Starring Beverley Callard, Ray Quinn, Joe McGann, Duggie Brown and Jess Robinson.

Mon 3 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 7647

Tue 4 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 7647

Wed 5 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 7647

…and 3 more dates until 8 Jun
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Scottish Ballet: Hansel & Gretel – Focus on Dance

A half-hour with Scottish Ballet's Artistic team, where they answer audience questions about the making of Hansel & Gretel and its choreography.

Thu 12 Dec

Scottish Ballet: Hansel & Gretel – Focus on Music

A half-hour with Scottish Ballet's Artistic team, where they answer audience questions about the making of Hansel & Gretel and its music.

Fri 13 Dec

Scottish Ballet: Hansel & Gretel Insight Event

The Scottish Ballet provide a behind-the-scenes look at their current ballet, with chat of the costumes, characters and story. Then, watch the company take a class on stage.

Sat 14 Dec

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 871 7647

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Scottish Ballet: The Rite of Spring and Elite Syncopation

Three dancers play out Christopher Hampson's intense The Rite of Spring, while Kenneth MacMillan's Elite Syncopations is 1920s inspired and colourful.

Scottish Ballet: Wee Hansel and Gretel

Specially adapted hour-long version of the classic tale following Hansel, Gretel and a magical fairy on their adventures in the forest.

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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.

The Sleeping Beauty on Ice

Director Tony Mercer and Imperial Ice Stars return to UK theatres with this ice-skating adaptation of the classic.

Tue 11 Jun

£6–£35 / 0844 871 7647

…and 2 more dates until 15 Jun

Three Phantoms

Three men who have taken on the role of the Phantom – Earl Carpenter, Matt Cammelle and Stephen John Davis – along with Rebecca Caine, perform songs from the musical.

Thu 4 Jul

£10–£33 / 0844 871 7647

Fri 5 Jul

£10–£33 / 0844 871 7647

Sat 6 Jul

Reviews & features

Glasgow's Theatre Royal to get £11.5m refit

8 Aug 2012

The building, owned by Scottish Opera, is to be opened up as 'a social hub'

Glasgow’s Theatre Royal will receive a £11.5m refit in a bid to transform the historic theatre space into a world-class venue. The redevelopment of the 19th century building includes plans for a new entrance, foyer and roof garden, as well as new bars…

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