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
Kieran Hodgson: Voice Of America
Four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee Kieran Hodgson brings his new show, Voice Of America, to Glasgow's Citizens Theatre on Friday 17th October!
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Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill In Conversation
Join Simple Minds' founder members and lifelong collaborators, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill for a special event to celebrate the publication of their long-awaited memoir, Our Secrets Are The Same.
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The Glass Menagerie
Don't miss a gripping new staging of Tennessee Williams' iconic masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie, at the Citizens Theatre in October!
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Making Your Mark
Come and see the amazing creativity of the Citizen Theatre's longest-running Participate group, as they bring this exciting new show to the stage!
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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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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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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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