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Happening on selected Saturdays, this exceptional insight into the Theatre Royal is your chance to get to know the building like you never have before & grab some historical facts along the way.
Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
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