Byre Theatre

Byre Theatre A cultural hub in the heart of St Andrews. Enjoy performances, screenings, exhibitions & events.
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A cultural hub in the heart of St Andrews, the Byre Theatre is home to a packed programme of performances, screenings, exhibitions & events all year round.

06/09/2026

Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews 2026 was a great success, marking its milestone fifth edition with world-renowned guests including Laura Mulvey, Charlie Kaufman, Gary Clark and Craig Armstrong.

The three-day festival in April saw the Byre and other venues throughout St Andrews abuzz with cinephiles, experts and stars, all coming together to celebrate their love of film.

But Sands isn’t just for April. Our Sands Selection screenings during the year keep that buzz going, pairing great films with great discussion.

Join us this month for a special screening of Everybody to Kenmure Street (12A), followed by a post-show discussion with Director Felipe Bustos Sierra and Tabassum Niamat, who features in the film.

This crucial, timely film reflects the bold, distinctive voice of Sands.

Book your tickets now

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Tuesday 15 September, 6.30pm
🎟️ https://byretheatre.com/shows/sands-selection-everybody-to-kenmure-street/

Calling all University of St Andrews students 📣Whether you’re a fresher or returning for another year of study, there’s ...
05/09/2026

Calling all University of St Andrews students 📣

Whether you’re a fresher or returning for another year of study, there’s so much going on at the Byre Theatre for you to discover.

Come talk to us at the Freshers’ Fayre on Tuesday 8 September at the Students’ Union, or the Music Fayre on Wednesday 9 September at the Laidlaw Music Centre, and discover everything we have to offer.

Whether you want to get involved in one of the many student societies that call the Byre home, fancy joining our front of house team of volunteers, are interested in an internship, or just want to check out our lovely informal study space, get yourself along to the Freshers’ Fayre and find out more.

We’re also hosting the Performing Arts Fayre on Wednesday 9 September, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, where you can meet many of the different student societies, have a chat and grab a drink and some pizza. 🍕🍺
See you there!

04/09/2026

The bar’s stocked and the curtain’s up – we’re ready to welcome you into the Byre for Doors Open Day tomorrow (Saturday 5 September).

Join us and drop in between 11.00am and 4.00pm and get to know your theatre a little bit better.

Staff will be on hand to guide you through and point out some of the lesser-known corners of the building – which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

And our brand-new coffee machine is up and running, so enjoy your coffee of choice, a tea or something a little stronger at the Byre bar. ☕🍸

See you tomorrow!

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Saturday 5 September, FREE to drop in 11.00am – 4.00pm
🎟️ https://byretheatre.com/shows/doors-open-day-2026-building-tours/

03/09/2026

Here we go again…. ✨

With just 12 weeks to go until curtain up on this year’s St Andrews panto, the Byre’s young cast are hard at work in rehearsals under the expert and energetic guidance of our favourite baddie, Stephen Arden.

Every year, our dedicated team of talented young folk shine on stage, and we can’t wait to see them bring this year’s panto, Sleeping Beauty, to life. 👑✨ 🌹

Have you booked your tickets yet?

Come join the fun and let us add some sparkle to your Christmas. 🎄

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Thursday 26 November, Thursday 31 December, various times and prices
🎟️https://byretheatre.com/shows/sleeping-beauty/

“I want to be learning and doing interesting stuff until I drop.”So says Company Chordelia's artistic director Kally Llo...
03/09/2026

“I want to be learning and doing interesting stuff until I drop.”

So says Company Chordelia's artistic director Kally Lloyd-Jones, chatting all things Revel with Kelly Apter in the latest issue of The List.

Kally discusses learning not to care what others think and fighting for greater visibility for performers of a certain age.

Revel is a charming coming-of-age story about life in your 60s with all its losses, gains and adjustments so come revel in Kally and fellow dancer Steinvör Palsson’s dance and laughter.

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Thursday 17 September, 7.00pm
🎟️https://ow.ly/cfLE50ZIlMK

📷Brian Hartley

Palsson

Come and work with us!The Byre is currently recruiting for a new full-time Theatre Technician to join our amazing techni...
02/09/2026

Come and work with us!

The Byre is currently recruiting for a new full-time Theatre Technician to join our amazing technical team and help bring shows from page to stage.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the running of our busy theatre, helping to deliver our diverse programme of professional theatre, dance, music and comedy, film screenings, community and student productions.

This post joins two existing full-time and two part-time technicians and will be key in ensuring the safe, efficient and sustainable delivery of events and performances, including the magical St Andrews Panto. ✨

For the full job description and details on how to apply, please visit the Byre website here ⬇️
https://byretheatre.com/about-us/team-and-contact/work-with-us/

02/09/2026

There are the elements you see every visit, and then there are the moments you’ll never see – find out more about the Byre. 👀

It’s Doors Open Days on Saturday 5 September, so pop in and get to know your theatre that little bit better.

Fun facts:

❤️It took a lot of work to open the doors to the ‘new’ Byre building 25 years ago, and 370 people and groups who took part in the Raising the Roof fundraising scheme are recognised in the Byre book of slates.

⭐ There are 101 stars in our Stars of the Byre wall, honouring the theatre’s stars, past and present, on stage and behind the scenes. Could you be the next star?

🎉We decorate every single floor of the theatre for our three-day Sands: International Film Festival of St Andrews every year.

🖌️Dozens or designers and technicians have found themselves painting panto scenery in an August heatwave - or the stage in a chilly November.

🪜It’s all hands on deck for the tech team on each show’s get-in day.

👄 Head to Level 1 and discover the special kissing stone – kissing the stone is actively discouraged these days!

Join us for Door Open Day and discover even more about the Byre!

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Saturday 5 September, FREE to drop in 11.00am – 4.00pm
🎟️ https://byretheatre.com/shows/doors-open-day-2026-building-tours/

She’s back!Much-loved singer Donna Hazelton returns to the Byre next month with her new show, I’m Still Here!, and it’s ...
01/09/2026

She’s back!

Much-loved singer Donna Hazelton returns to the Byre next month with her new show, I’m Still Here!, and it’s something of a homecoming.

Donna started working in the theatre’s Box Office before going on to enthral audiences in the West End. Now she’s back, sharing her remarkable 40-year journey in the theatre, through music and song.

You know her from her recent appearances in A Night at the Musicals and Girls Night Oot.

Now join Donna and pianist Ian Strachan for a heartfelt and humorous evening celebrating resilience, nostalgia and the magic of live performance. 🎹 🌟

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Saturday 3 October, 7.30pm
🎟️https://byretheatre.com/shows/donna-hazelton-im-still-here/

Saddle up and get ready as ADAMS - Anstruther and District Amateur Musical Society rides into St Andrews with their rous...
01/09/2026

Saddle up and get ready as ADAMS - Anstruther and District Amateur Musical Society rides into St Andrews with their rousing rendition of The Best Little Wh******se in Texas! 🤠🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁸󠁿

Welcome to the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas.

Governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cosy bo****lo.

But there’s trouble afoot when the Puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his righteous indignation on the institution. Will Miss Mona’s establishment survive?

Pull on your best cowboy boots and Stetson and mosey on down to the Byre to find out…

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 September, 7.30pm, with a 2.00pm matinee on Saturday 12 September
🎟️ https://byretheatre.com/shows/adams-the-best-little-whorehouse-in-texas/

******seInTexas

31/08/2026

Name that tune! 🎶

Let much-loved singer Jamie MacDougall LIVE kick off your week in style with his one-minute Lauder challenge.

Jamie’s seeing how many Sir Harry Lauder song intros he can get through in just one minute. How many do you know off by heart? 👀

To hear all of these in full, join Jamie at the Byre on Saturday 5 September for Lauder, his hit show, produced by Scottish Opera and Loch Doune Productions, celebrating the life and music of Scottish icon, Sir Harry Lauder.

See you there!

📍Byre Theatre
📆 Saturday 5 September, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://byretheatre.com/shows/jamie-macdougall-lauder/

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