The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
About The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
| 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD | |
| 01415530840 | |
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Built in 1857 by Thomas Gildard and H. M. McFarlane, it has hosted some of the biggest names on the Music hall circuit.
In 1906 Stan Laurel made his first stage appearance there on amateur night. In that same year A. E. Pickard bought the building and changed its name to the Panopticon. He also undertook some major works, installing a freak show, a roof top carnival and a waxworks. He also excavated the basement and installed an indoor zoo.
The Panopticon was one of the first buildings in Glasgow become powered by electricity and one of the first cinemas in Scotland. It closed in 1938 when it was sold to a tailors and converted to a workshop. It is currently being conserved by a trust who regularly perform traditional shows in the auditorium. It is now protected as a category A listed building.
Upcoming Events at The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
Drag-Opticon
Drag-Opticon is the monthly live drag show at the Britannia Panopticon which showcases the best of the Glasgow Drag scene!
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The Panopticon Comedy Club
Catch a phenomenal night of comedy with a dazzling array of acts including comedy singers who get the crowd involved and a well-known headliner at the Britannia Panopticon!
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Second Hand Rose Sale
Love a good rummage? Adore a Jumble sale? Can't resist a car boot? Can't walk passed a charity shop? Then join the Britannia Panopticon for the Second Hand Rose Sale!
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The Swell Bells and the Figaro Trio bring the finest swinging melodies from the great jazz songbook to the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall!
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Christmas Wonderland Sale
Join The Britannia Panopticon for two special Christmas Wonderland Sales, featuring the best in vintage and unique Handmade goods, on November 18th and December 16th!
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Friday Night Fling: Festive Burlesque
Join the Glasgow Festival of Burlesque at the World's oldest music hall for The Friday Night Fling, on Friday 29th December for a wee cheeky festive themed event!
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