Citizens Theatre
The Citizens Theatre is an iconic venue and theatre company in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, creating ground-breaking theatre productions and empowering participatory projects.
About Citizens Theatre
| 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow South Side G5 9DS | |
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The home of great theatre in Glasgow. See www.citz.co.uk for shows & project info.
We present a mixture of contemporary versions of classic plays and new Scottish drama. We work with writers, directors and companies that have a reputation for producing outstanding work to deliver truly inspirational live theatre.
Located in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, the Citizens Theatre is headed up by Artistic Director Dominic Hill. Internationally reputed for its repertoire the Citizens is one of the few self-producing theatres in Scotland.
Our Citizens Learning team is committed to enhancing the lives of all kinds and ages of people in Glasgow and beyond, through community productions, projects, classes and educational activities.
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Upcoming Events at Citizens Theatre
Beauty and the Beast
Full of festive magic, Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre is a joyful and very funny take on the classic fairytale is the perfect Christmas show for families!
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Òran Ùr - Celebrating 25 years of new Gaelic songs
Don't miss an evening celebrating contemporary Gaelic songwriting with stars of Gaelic singing and contemporary songwriting at the Citizens Theatre as part of Celtic Connections 2026.
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Citizens Theatre!
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The Showstoppers’ Kids Show
The Showstoppers' Kids Show takes your kids' ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in front of their very noses!
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Saint Joan
As today's world faces political unrest and war, Saint Joan speaks powerfully to a new generation challenging authority, reminding us of history's unlikely revolutionaries.
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Waiting For Godot
Matthew Kelly and George Costigan star in a new staging of Samuel Beckett's classic play Waiting For Godot at the Citizens Theatre – in which absolutely nothing happens.
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Mark Simmons is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners. Catch him at the Citizens Theatre as part of Glasgow Comedy Festival!
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Kim Blythe: Cowboy
Unsure but thriving after a sold-out Fringe run, Kim Blythe brings her second show Cowboy to Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2026 for one last rodeo as she tries to make sense of it all.
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Mike Wozniak: The Bench
Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Glasgow International Comedy Festival with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at the Citizens Theatre on Saturday 21st March!
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Des Clarke: Life After Des
After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des Clarke returns to the stage with 'Life After Des', a show that's as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever!
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There’s A Monster In Your Show
Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life when 'There's A Monster In Your Show' comes to the Citizens Theatre in April!
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The Long Drop
The Long Drop, at the Citizens Theatre, is a darkly stylish descent into the heart of a city – and the haunted minds of the men who shape it.
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