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The Long Drop
Jun 5 – Jun 20, 2026

The Long Drop is a stage adaptation of Denise Mina's true crime novel, adapted by Linda McLean and directed by Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic...

1984
Aug 29 – Sep 26, 2026

1984, a co-production between Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre, and The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, is adapted from George Orwell's classic novel by writer Chris Hannan...

Tristan & Yseult
Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2026

Tristan & Yseult is an Emma Rice Company production making a return visit to the Citizens Theatre for a limited run, more than 20 years...

East is East
Oct 7 – Oct 17, 2026

East is East, marking the 30th anniversary of Ayub Khan Din's play, is directed by Kash Arshad in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and...

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Oct 21 – Oct 24, 2026

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, a National Theatre of Scotland production adapted by David Harrower from Muriel Spark's novel, is directed by Vicky Featherstone...

Othello
Oct 27 – Nov 4, 2026

Shakespeare's Othello receives a fresh staging at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, directed by Anthony Almeida. This co-production between Citizens Theatre, Northern Stage, and HOME...

Cinderella
Nov 28 – Dec 31, 2026

Cinderella, written by Stuart Paterson and directed by Joanna Bowman, is the Citizens Theatre's festive family production running through the holiday season. This reimagining of...



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Review: NORA: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Chandler Studio Theatre


by Mary Baillie - June 06, 2026

Few plays have sparked as much controversy as Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. First staged in 1879, its depiction of a woman rejecting the limitations imposed upon her shocked audiences and helped redefine modern drama. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's final-year BA Acting students now bring Ste...

Review: SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, Theatre Royal


by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 03, 2026

Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel!...

Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026

Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry F...

Review: THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at Theatre Royal Glasgow


by Mary Baillie - May 28, 2026

Initially a 1963 novel by John le Carré, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold sneaks into Glasgow this week in a fresh new stage adaptation . Set amid the deceptive terrain of Cold War Europe, the story follows British intelligence officer Alec Leamas as he is sent on a dangerous mission to East Germa...

Review: THE BODYGUARD, King's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 26, 2026

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love....

Review: MEMBERS ONLY, Òran Mór


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 23, 2026

Cash-strapped best pals Linda and Angie live for the weekend buzz of bingo night. Their daughters, Stacey and Amy, however, think it’s just an old biddies’ game until they hear about the ‘big one’ with £40k up for grabs....

Review: REVOLUTION DAYS, Citizens Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 22, 2026

Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment....

Review: KENMURE STREET, Oran Mor


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2026

A verbatim drama retelling the events of a local Glaswegian community coming together to stop a dawn raid....

Review: BABY MASH-UP, WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING? Tron Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2026

Something’s wrong. Baby Mash-up knows there’s something adrift, but she can’t pin it down. The seams of time and space are splitting and she wants to figure out what’s going on and – most importantly – how she ended up here....

Review: RELAY at Traverse


by Mary Baillie - May 18, 2026

After a critically acclaimed 'must see' at the Edinburgh Fringe, Leila Navabi brings her solo 'punk musical' Relay to the Traverse - this one races ahead with heart and humour....

Past Shows

Godspell (The Dance School of Scotland)
Godspell (The Dance School of Scotland)
Jun 10 – Jun 13, 2015

Musical Theatre Students from The Dance School of Scotland return to the Citizens Theatre for the 13th year. Godspell has become one of the iconic...

Videos


Sapphire McIntosh: Squeaky Bum Time in Scotland Sapphire McIntosh: Squeaky Bum Time
Unerbelly Bristo Square - Daisy Room (8/05-8/30)
Furniture Boys in Scotland Furniture Boys
Underbelly (Jersey) (8/05-8/30)
Chris Grace: 88% in Scotland Chris Grace: 88%
Assembly George Square Studios - Five (8/05-8/31)
Friendliest in Scotland Friendliest
Gilded Balloon (The Nook) (8/08-8/31)
Copycat in Scotland Copycat
Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) (8/05-8/31)
Father, Away She Goes in Scotland Father, Away She Goes
Zoo (Playground 1) (8/07-8/30)
Trainspotting The Musical in Scotland Trainspotting The Musical
Edinburgh Playhouse (10/19-10/24)
Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me! in Scotland Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me!
EICC (5/30-5/30)
Couplet: Folk Marry Kill in Scotland Couplet: Folk Marry Kill
Assembly George Square (8/05-8/30)
Venue Premium - Two Doors Down in Scotland Venue Premium - Two Doors Down
OVO Hydro (9/25-10/11)