The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
It's great for comedy. It's great for music. It's great for variety. It's great for you! The Pavilion Theatre is Glasgow's favourite variety theatre!
About The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
| 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3AX | |
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Designed by Bertie Crewe for Thomas Barrasford, the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow opened at the corner of Renfield Street and Renfrew Street, Glasgow on the 29 February, 1904. It was regarded as luxurious for its time with its decor being described by the owners as "pure Louis XV". An electrically operated sliding roof ensured good ventilation.
Performances in the early days were mainly variety, melodrama and pantomime. Many of the leading music hall artistes of the period appeared at the Pavilion, including Marie Lloyd, Little Tich, Harry Lauder, Florrie Forde, Will Fyffe, Sarah Bernhardt and a then unknown Charlie Chaplin.
Since the 1930s, the Pavilion Theatre began to host pantomimes with top name stars of the Scottish variety scene, such as Harry Gordon and Dave Willis. In more recent times it has produced plays, such as 'The Sash' and 'The Steamie'.
The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is now the only privately run theatre in Scotland and one of a few unsubsidised independent theatres left in Britain.
It remains one of the treasures of Glasgow, a genuine variety theatre, showing varied shows with literally something for everyone.
We are literally a 30 second walk from Buchanan Street Bus Station, less than 5 minutes walk from Queen Street Station and Central train stations and Buchanan Street Underground station. Also a number of buses stop right outside our door and there is a taxi rank in Renfield Street right outside.
There is on-street parking around the theatre and a number of multi-story carparks within a very short distance of the theatre, the local area is well served with a number of excellent restaurants and bars.
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Upcoming Events at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow
Jurassic Live
Jurassic Live is a roarsome new experience, millions of years in the making and the closest you'll ever come to real dinosaurs! Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Rally Roon The Rangers
From the team that brought you Singin I’m No A Billy I’m A Tim, and Witches Fae Easterhoose comes: Rally Roon The Rangers, the HILARIOUS true blue comedy by Ned Sollid!
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Peter Powers - International Hypnotist
Peter Powers, one of the most successful hypnotists in the world today, returns to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with a run of shows in August and September!
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The Ladyboys of Bangkok
The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with their latest sizzling and seductive production!
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Singing I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim 2
Scotland's favourite bigots are back at the Pavilion where it all began in this hilarious sequel to Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim!
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Fast Love - A Tribute To George Michael
The World's largest George Michael celebration Fast Love is back with a brand new show for 2022, don't miss it at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 16th September!
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Ed Gamble: Electric
Due to overwhelming demand, award-winning comedian Ed Gamble extends his brand-new stand-up tour Electric with over 35 more dates nationwide including a night at The Pavilion on 18th September!
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The Legend of Luke Kelly - The Dubliners
This highly acclaimed tribute to the iconic Luke Kelly of The Dubliners makes its third appearance at The Pavilion due to the fantastic reception it received previously!
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Liverpool Legends In Conversation
Relive the highs and lows of the team that dominated the 80s when Liverpool Legends In Conversation, starring Phil Thompson, Bruce Grobbelaar & John Aldridge, comes to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Gilbert O’Sullivan In Concert: Just Gilbert
Gilbert O'Sullivan returns for a solo show that will see him present new songs from his forthcoming album alongside the classics at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on 6th October!
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Steeleye Span: 50th Anniversary Tour
Steeleye Span will embark on their 50th Anniversary Tour this autumn including a night at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 7th October!
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The ELO Show
The ELO Tribute Show, the World's greatest tribute to the music and genius of Jeff Lynne, is coming to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 8th October!
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Money For Nothing: A Tribute To Dire Straits
Money for Nothing are a 'must see' for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan, don't miss them at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on October 12th!
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Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun!
Harry Hill is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular... Pedigree Fun! Don't miss him live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on 13th October!
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Talon - The Best Of Eagles
The World's definitive Eagles tribute show, Talon, return by popular demand to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 14th October!
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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash
Don't miss an all star Wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash returns to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 15th October!
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The Legends of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, return to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Michael Palin: From North Korea Into Iraq
Monty Python legend and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin brings tales of two of the most extraordinary journeys he's ever made to the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow this autumn!
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Paul Chowdhry
Following a complete sell-out 2021 tour, Paul Chowdhry has announced extra 2022 dates including a night at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on 2nd November!
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Totally Tina!
Re-creating the look and feel of Ms Turner at her best, Totally Tina at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is one spectacular show!
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The Stylistics
Direct from Philadelphia, don't miss one of the most legendary soul groups of all time, The Stylistics live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on 4th November!
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Kevin Bloody Wilson
Kevin Bloody Wilson, the Aussie funnyman who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback, has announced a series of 2022 UK tour dates including a night at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in November!
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An Audience with Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham
Join TV's most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper, Mark 'Billy' Billingham for an exciting evening of inspirational motivational speaking & stories at the Pavilion!
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The Magical Adventures Of Aladdin
The Magical Adventures Of Aladdin is the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow's magical new panto for 2022!
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Sara Pascoe: Success Story
Highly acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor Sara Pascoe is back with a brand-new stand-up show, don't miss 'Success Story' live at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow on Friday 3rd February!
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Bend It Like Bertie
After a smash hit national tour, the hilarious Bend it like Bertie returns to Glasgow, don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre in February!
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It’s Not Unusual: A Tribute To Tom Jones
Backed by a powerhouse live band, It's Not Unusual at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow is a fitting tribute to the life and music of a one-of-a-kind, living legend Tom Jones!
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Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Com 1
Following his 2018 show, Deaf Comedy Fam, Ray Bradshaw's new stand-up show, Deaf Com 1, covers his recent fatherhood, teaching his young son sign language and a disastrous trip to Bahrain!
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Jimeoin: The Craic!
Don't miss a hilarious evening of World-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master Jimeoin!
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Foster & Allen: We’ll Meet Again
International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate over 47 years in the business with their 'We'll Meet Again' tour which includes a night at The Pavilion Glasgow on 21st April!
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Thank You For The Music
Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in a production like no other!
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Gary Faulds: Frontier
Comedian Gary Faulds brings his new show Frontier to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 30th September 2023!
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