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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...

Review: THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, Chandler Studio Theatre

Review: THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, Chandler Studio Theatre

by Mary Baillie · July 19, 2026

Staged by the MA Classical and Contemporary Text students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Marc Silberschatz’s adaptation of The Tragedie of Macbeth is certainly ambitious. The cast is clearly brimming with talent and commitment, packing the production with conceptual promise... even if it…

Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Review: LEAR, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 13, 2026

In this bold new imagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Scottish theatre legend Maureen Beattie takes on the towering role of the monarch whose decision to test her daughters’ love unravels both family and kingdom. A thrilling story of pride, folly and misplaced trust.…

Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor

Review: BIG BAD RIDING HOOD, Oran Mor

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 5, 2026

It’s been another long, wet summer in Panto Land, it’s enough to make you right bloody miserable, so it is! But, on the edge of Woodlands Road, Gran’s not letting that get her down. She’s just grateful to have everything she could ever have wanted: a humble, comfy, wee house; her two grandso…

Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal

Review: THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue · July 2, 2026

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its hear…

Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre

Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 30, 2026

Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps st…

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, Òran Mór

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD: THE BACKSTAGE CUT, Òran Mór

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 29, 2026

A fascinating insight into the one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. In front of the camera were award-winning performances centred around the story of a wealthy egotistical faded star, Norma Desmond, desperate to ‘return to the millions of fans she deserted’, and a young down-on-hi…

Review: KANPUR: 1857 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Review: KANPUR: 1857 at Tron Theatre, Glasgow

by Mary Baillie · June 30, 2026

After an Edinburgh Fringe sell-out, Kanpur:1857 came to the Tron in association with Glasgow Mela. Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel (Niall Moorjani) finds themselves answering to a British officer (Jonathan Oldfield) for the crimes of Kanpur - an Indian uprising against British colonial forces.…

Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór

Review: THE HEN NIGHT, Òran Mór

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 13, 2026

Jade, Amber and Lilac have been organising Coral’s hen night for the past six months and it’s going to be epic! But at the last minute, Coral’s cousin Luna rocks up uninvited. Perfect skin, a model, a poet, and a human rights lawyer…a total goddess. It’s too easy to hate her but little do…

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre

Review: MISS SAIGON, King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue · June 12, 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” an…

Past Shows

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...

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...

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