Citizens Theatre

Citizens Theatre We are an iconic venue and producing theatre company in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. Altogether, we’re like no other. Reopened 23 August 2025.
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We create ground-breaking theatre productions and empowering participatory projects.

See the unmissable Tristan & Yseult at the Citizens Theatre 30 Sep - 03 Oct💚Directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show retu...
22/06/2026

See the unmissable Tristan & Yseult at the Citizens Theatre 30 Sep - 03 Oct💚

Directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show returns to the UK for the first time in ten years, offering a rare chance to encounter a modern masterpiece fresh and live on stage.

Get your tickets now 👉https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/tristan-yseult/

Hooray! We're celebrating two wins at the 2026 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland - CATS 🎊🎉  🏆Beauty and the Beast -...
21/06/2026

Hooray! We're celebrating two wins at the 2026 Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland - CATS 🎊🎉

🏆Beauty and the Beast - Best Production for Children and Young People (Written by Lewis Hetherington and Directed by Dominic Hill and Joanna Bowman)
🏆Waiting for Godot - Best Director (Dominic Hill)

Massive congratulations to all the nominees and winners.👏 It was wonderful to celebrate together in our redeveloped building 🥂

Tonight we're giving a final standing ovation to the brilliant cast and company of the The Long Drop 👏👏👏A big thank you ...
20/06/2026

Tonight we're giving a final standing ovation to the brilliant cast and company of the The Long Drop 👏👏👏

A big thank you to everyone that joined us and helped make this final show of our reopening season such a sell-out success 🤩

Today marks the end of Assemble - our  festival of creativity for communities across Glasgow. It's been a busy and excit...
20/06/2026

Today marks the end of Assemble - our festival of creativity for communities across Glasgow.

It's been a busy and exciting two weeks with performances and activities taking place throughout the theatre. We've loved sharing stories, making art and connecting with so many of you - thank you for getting involved 🧡

Join us tomorrow afternoon for a relaxed crafting and upcycling session and create something new from a piece of Citz he...
19/06/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon for a relaxed crafting and upcycling session and create something new from a piece of Citz heritage. 🎭

At this hands-on workshop, we will use surplus material from our huge Homecoming banner to make small, customised items such as headscarves, pin cushions and fabric covered phone cases.

Part of Assemble🧡 More info and booking via our website 👉
https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/assemble-up-stage-crafting-together/

The verdict is in for The Long Drop 🤩Its gripping intensity, noir atmosphere and masterful storytelling have made it one...
18/06/2026

The verdict is in for The Long Drop 🤩

Its gripping intensity, noir atmosphere and masterful storytelling have made it one of the hottest tickets in Scottish theatre this June.

At the Citz until Saturday.
Very limited availability!

🎟️ https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/the-long-drop/

🎥 Daryl Cockburn

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WSp_eS-gOVE

Glasgow, 1957. A family destroyed. A man who insists he knows why. ...

Live nearby? Join us from 11am today for our Neighbours Coffee Morning ☕A huge part of who we are is being part of the G...
18/06/2026

Live nearby? Join us from 11am today for our Neighbours Coffee Morning ☕

A huge part of who we are is being part of the Gorbals neighbourhood, and we’re always looking to get to know everyone better. Whether you’re curious about upcoming events, interested in using the building, or just fancy a cuppa and a conversation, we'd love to say hello👋

Part of Assemble, more info here 🧡https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/assemble-neighbours-coffee-morning/

🎭 Celebrate the best of Scottish theatre at the CATS Awards 2026! Join us at the Citizens Theatre on 21 June as we honou...
17/06/2026

🎭 Celebrate the best of Scottish theatre at the CATS Awards 2026! Join us at the Citizens Theatre on 21 June as we honour the artists, productions and creative talent shaping Scotland’s vibrant theatre scene. ✨

🥂 Drinks and nibbles included!

🎟️ Book your tickets now: https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/cats-awards-2026/

The Long Drop marks the final show of our reopening season 🎭"a show in Glasgow, of Glasgow, about Glasgow" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What...
17/06/2026

The Long Drop marks the final show of our reopening season 🎭

"a show in Glasgow, of Glasgow, about Glasgow" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WhatsOnStage

Visit us in the Gorbals to see this gritty and gripping story that continues to haunt the city almost 70 years after the events that inspired it.

Six more performances to go 🥃 https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/the-long-drop/

16/06/2026

Coming to see The Long Drop tonight? Stay on for a post-show talk with playwright Linda McLean and novelist Denise Mina.

It's a chance to hear more about what drew them to this darkly comic story of a forgotten Glasgow.

Address

Glasgow

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441414290022

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