Citizens Theatre

Glasgow Int'l Comedy Festival launches 2026 programme with over 100,000 tickets on sale
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 7, 2026

GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2026 PROGRAMME INCLUDING ROSIE O'DONNELL, ALAN DAVIES, RUBY WAX, HARRY ENFIELD AND MORE

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

The High Life - The Musical Announces Full Cast
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 18, 2025

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.

Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

Glaswegians invited to Panto Town as Glasgow 850 finishes with festive flourish
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 22, 2025

Glaswegians are being urged to embrace the unique spirit of the city's pantomime with the launch of Get You in Panto Town – a celebration of the city's beloved cultural phenomenon, marking a festive finale to the year-long Glasgow 850 programme.

Beast Breaks Out of the Citz Rehearsal Room
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 21, 2025

Beauty and The Beast is a celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself! This year's Citizens Theatre Christmas production is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale.

TRU to Present How In The World To Get Noticed: PR Strategies From The NY Festival Scene To The Edinburgh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings. Up next is How in the World to Get Noticed: PR Strategies from the NY Festival Scene to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Dundee Rep Theatre Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Dundee Rep Theatre has announced its 2026 season, a celebration of community, world premieres, new voices, classics, and fresh work that invites audiences to connect with the life of the building and far beyond.

A GRAIN OF SAND Will Run at the Arcola Theatre Prior to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Elias Matar (Olive Jar, Shubbak Festival) and performed by Sarah Agha (The Hardacres, Channel 5) will run at Arcola Theatre in London.

Matthew Kelly and George Costigan Lead New Production of WAITING FOR GODOT at The Citz
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star as Estragon and Vladimir in a new production of Waiting for Godot, co-produced with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.

Perth Youth Theatre Celebrates Six Decades Of Launching Careers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall have announced that 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Perth Youth Theatre, Scotland's oldest theatre-based youth company and the launchpad for some of the nation's most celebrated talent.

The National Theatre of Scotland Reveals 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The National Theatre of Scotland has announced its upcoming season for 2026, including three world premieres, five tours across Scotland, gig theatre, and much more.

Citizens Theatre Reveals Associate Companies and Artists Programme Plus New Shows For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

The Citizens Theatre has announced a new initiative to support and collaborate with artists and theatre companies, alongside more productions in its reopening year.

An Englishman Abroad - Gary Naylor Goes To Glasgow
by Gary Naylor - Oct 27, 2025

Theatre beyond London proves varied and interesting

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 24, 2025

Tom, trapped in a soul-crushing job and burdened with the weight of supporting his overbearing mother, Amanda, and painfully shy sister, Laura, longs for escape. When he invites Jim, a charming but well-meaning acquaintance, to dinner, Amanda seizes the moment to secure Laura’s future happiness.

Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

Cast Set BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Citizens Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

A celebration of being bold and gloriously yourself, this year's Citizens Theatre production of Beauty and The Beast is a family-friendly and funny new take on the classic fairytale.

Celtic Connections 2026 Unveils Packed Programme of Unmissable World and Roots Music
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 14, 2025

Celtic Connections 2026 runs from January 15 to February 1, featuring 300+ events and 1,200 artists across Glasgow's venues.

Citizens Theatre Reveals Alison Newton as New Chair of the Board of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

The Citizens Theatre has announced that Alison Newton has been appointed as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Alison was appointed to the board in June and formally took over as Chair in September.