Theatre Royal Glasgow

The Theatre Royal Glasgow presents a wide variety of drama, dance, comedy, opera, musical and children’s theatre! Find out what's on and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

About Theatre Royal Glasgow

	282 Hope Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3QA
	Theatre Royal Glasgow Website

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The Theatre Royal's first theatre opened in 1867 and after two fires reopened in September 1895. This began the long and successful association of the Theatre Royal with the best in the world of entertainment.

It is home to Scotland’s resident companies, Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, and is a unique City Centre venue for conferences, meetings and seminars.

The Victorian auditorium and stylish contemporary corporate areas provide privacy and flexibility for many occasions. On March 2005 Ambassador Theatre Group took over the management of the Theatre Royal Glasgow, and continues to present first class entertainment.

Box Office Opening Hours
The Theatre Royal Glasgow Box Office (282 Hope Street) open 10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat, operates advance sales for both the Theatre Royal and our sister venue, the King’s Theatre.

On show nights the Theatre Royal Glasgow's box office will open 90 mins before curtain up offering counter sales for the evening performance only and no advance sales after 6pm. If you are collecting tickets we recommend you arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the show.

Access to upper levels
Following the redevelopment, new lifts have opened up access, meaning for the first time in the theatre's 147 year history all audience members can reach all levels.

Theatre Royal Glasgow Cafe
Customers can now enjoy the theatre during the day, in a new café - Vanilla Black at the Theatre - serving coffee, cakes and other tasty treats. Complimentary wi-fi is available for cafe-users.

Upcoming Events at Theatre Royal Glasgow

Scottish Opera: Rigoletto

21st October 2018

Award-winning director Matthew Richardson and Olivier Award-winning designer Jon Morrell revive their powerful production of Verdi’s masterpiece, Rigoletto!

Scottish Opera: Rigoletto

22nd October 2018

Award-winning director Matthew Richardson and Olivier Award-winning designer Jon Morrell revive their powerful production of Verdi’s masterpiece, Rigoletto!

Scottish Opera: Rigoletto

24th October 2018

Award-winning director Matthew Richardson and Olivier Award-winning designer Jon Morrell revive their powerful production of Verdi’s masterpiece, Rigoletto!

Scottish Opera: Edgar

28th October 2018

Italian conductor Gianluca Marcianò leads a cast of internationally-renowned soloists, chorus and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera as they bring this rare gem to life.

Scottish Ballet - Wee Hansel & Gretel

1st November 2018 - 3rd November 2018

Children can discover the magic of ballet when Scottish Ballet bring their specially adapted show, Wee Hansel & Gretel, to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery

6th November 2018 - 10th November 2018

Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy now in its third year in the West End! Don't miss 'The Comedy About A Bank Robbery' when it comes to Glasgow's Theatre Royal!

Still Alice

13th November 2018 - 17th November 2018

Starring Sharon Small, Still Alice is a tender and touching insight into the world of a 50 year old woman diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Neil Oliver - The Story of The British Isles in 100 places

20th November 2018

Join Neil Oliver for 'The Story of The British Isles in 100 places' at the Theatre Royal Glasgow and find out why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries!

Richard Alston Dance Company

22nd November 2018

Don’t miss your chance to see the Richard Alston Dance Company when they return to the Theatre Royal Glasgow on November 22nd!

The Magic of Motown

23rd November 2018

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town!

One Night of Elvis: Lee Memphis King

24th November 2018

Europe's most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist - Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King!

The McDougalls Magical Toyshop

27th November 2018 - 1st December 2018

It’s Christmas Eve in The Magical Toyshop and Santa’s got the flu! Will The McDougalls be able to save Christmas? Find out at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

The Bodyguard

3rd December 2018 - 29th December 2018

The Theatre Royal Glasgow are delighted to announce that the international smash hit musical, The Bodyguard will open its UK tour at Theatre Royal, Glasgow this Christmas!

Scottish Ballet’s Cinderella

4th January 2019 - 12th January 2019

Discover the enchanted, sparkling world of Christopher Hampson’s Cinderella, when Scottish Ballet bring the show back to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

Scottish Opera: Anthropocene

24th January 2019

Scottish Opera's award-winning team behind 2016’s five-star The Devil Inside returns with gripping new work, Anthropocene!

Scottish Opera: Anthropocene

26th January 2019

Scottish Opera's award-winning team behind 2016’s five-star The Devil Inside returns with gripping new work, Anthropocene!

Abigail’s Party

4th February 2019 - 9th February 2019

Mike Leigh’s iconic Abigail’s Party is one of Britain’s most celebrated comedies don't miss it when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

Rambert: Life is a Dream

14th February 2019 - 16th February 2019

Rambert's Life is a Dream is a spectacular new dance show from the Olivier Award-winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup!

Macbeth

19th February 2019 - 23rd February 2019

Following its sold-out London run, the National Theatre will bring Shakespeare’s most intense tragedy, Macbeth to the Theatre Royal Glasgow between 19th & 23rd February 2019!

Scottish Opera: Katya Kabanova

12th March 2019 - 16th March 2019

Renowned British director Stephen Lawless brings his trademark theatricality to Janáček’s intense drama, Katya Kabanova!

Romeo & Juliet

20th March 2019 - 23rd March 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Glasgow's Theatre Royal with a fresh and contemporary version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock

24th March 2019

The legendary Jasper Carrott is back with a new stand up show followed by music from Bev Bevan, Geoff Turton, Phil Tree, Abby Brant and Suzi Woo! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

Rain Man

25th March 2019 - 30th March 2019

Based on the Oscar winning film which famously starred Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Bill Kenwright's production of Rain Man is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in March!

An Evening with The Hairy Bikers

7th April 2019

Enjoy a night of cooking and conversation with Si King and Dave Myers better known as The Hairy Bikers at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on April 7th!

Glengarry Glen Ross

8th April 2019 - 13th April 2019

After its sell-out run in the West End wowing critics and audiences alike, this darkly funny production of Glengarry Glen Ross is touring the UK, catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in April!

The Girl On The Train

16th April 2019 - 20th April 2019

Gripping new play, The Girl On The Train starring Samantha Womak, will keep you guessing until the final moment! Don't miss it when it the tour comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute

4th May 2019 - 18th May 2019

Sir Thomas Allen returns to Scottish Opera to revive his five-star production of Mozart’s most inventive opera, The Magic Flute!

The Kingdom Choir

22nd May 2019

After an angelic and spellbinding performance at the Royal Wedding, The Kingdom Choir are touring the UK catch them at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on May 22nd!

Burn The Floor

27th May 2019

Burn the Floor, starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, brings their famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Monday 27th May!

The House on Cold Hill

28th May 2019 - 1st June 2019

The House on Cold Hill is the chilling new stage play from number one best selling author Peter James, catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May 2019!

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

25th June 2019 - 29th June 2019

The first major stage production of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernières, will tour the UK with a stop at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!