Gorbals
One of Scotland's flagship producing theatres, the Citz has been making bold, uncompromising work in the Gorbals since 1945. Following a landmark restoration, it reopened with stunning new studio spaces alongside its iconic Victorian auditorium. Known for daring reimaginings of classic texts and championing new Scottish voices.
Visit venue websiteBig Brother is watching you. The Thought Police monitor every word you say. Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth. In this totally controlled world, Winston and Julia begin a love affair which catapults them into rebellion against the Party. The nightmare of a...
The Singer is a bold, new, thrilling piece of gig-theatre about Joe, a deaf artist who “sings” with his hands, and Andy, a washed-up musician hungry for a comeback. Joe experiences music viscerally and physically, feeling rhythm through his body and crafting lyrics that pulse with life and...
Welcome to Queer Folks’ Tales, Scotland’s hugely popular, multi-award-winning and five-star-rated LGBTQ+ storytelling show. Queer Folks’ Tales tells the stories of LGBTQ+ lives past, present and future and is delighted to continue its 5th year of shows across Scotland by coming to the Citizens...
Experience the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult – one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century. Adapted and 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...
A poignant and uplifting celebration of the power of sad music Bea is stunned by the revelation of her husband’s infidelity; she feels heartbroken and alone. If only she knew that her neighbours, Sonia, Van and Ian, were each also trying to get over the pain in their hearts, unable to articulate...
Family can hold you together and tear you apart. Salford, 1971. The Khan family are living above a chip shop and on the fault line between two cultures. George Khan is determined the family is raised his Pakistani way. His English wife, Ella, just wants to keep the peace. Their seven children...
An evening of fresh ideas and exciting new work from artists of South Asian heritage. This showcase brings together four artists presenting 10–15 minute pieces of work in development. With no restrictions on genre or theme, the evening celebrates artistic exploration and creates a space for artists...
There’s a van on your street. It says IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT on the side. It’s here for your neighbours. What do you do? Fusing documentary with celebratory dance theatre, These Are Our Neighbours revisits the attempted raid on Kenmure Street in 2021 that became an eight-hour act of shared...
‘Give me a girl at an impressionable age, and she is mine for life’ At the Marcia Blaine School for Girls, junior-school teacher Miss Jean Brodie is famously in her prime. Each year, Brodie selects her ‘set’. The crème de la crème of girls whom she will shape through art and politics, stories of...
This is the dressing room of every show Kally and Steinvör have ever been in – past, present and future. A 60+ coming-of-age story, Revel is a dance-theatre piece that combines physical theatre, dance, dialogue and music. We move between the real relationship in the dressing room as they get ready...
A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. It’s not just black and white. Fear, passion and paranoia bubble beneath the surface of Othello and Desdemona’s newlywed life. Iago’s manipulations begin in whispers – and end in ruin. Director Anthony Almeida‘s new production looks afresh at...
Step into a world of theatrical magic at the Citizens Theatre with Jamie Harrison, director, designer and illusion designer at Vox Motus. In this special talk Harrison explores the fascinating history of spectacular stage effects, illusion and daring scenic innovation. Harrison created the magic...
I’ll Scratch Yours is an evening of deliciously fresh new writing & performance. Your favorite sold out scratch night is back… and this time it’s extra tasty. I’ll Scratch Yours presents a night of 6 short scratch performances from Scotland’s most exciting artists. From theatre to music...
Welcome to Queer Folks’ Tales, Scotland’s hugely popular, multi-award-winning and five-star-rated LGBTQ+ storytelling show. Queer Folks’ Tales tells the stories of LGBTQ+ lives past, present and future and is delighted to continue its 5th year of shows across Scotland by coming to the Citizens...
We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed. But her beautiful brainchild was stolen, repurposed, and made a man a millionaire. Discover the hidden truth behind one of the world’s most popular...
You’re invited to celebrate Christmas at the Citz! Join us for a fun twist on the much-loved fairytale. It’s nearly time for the Prince’s ball, but poor Cinderella is working her fingers to the bone in the cold and dark kitchens thanks to her cruel and greedy step-sisters’ nasty tricks. Luckily...
This sensory, inclusive dance-theatre performance is made especially for and with children with complex needs ages 7-15 years. Playfulness within the work creates space for live response between the audience and performers, with its adaptable approach allowing the individuality of each child to be...
‘Once upon a time, there were twa queens on the wan green island, and the wan green island was split inty twa kingdoms. But no equal kingdoms . . .’ Celebrating the richly poetic Scots language, Liz Lochhead’s mighty text explores the deadly rivalry between two of history’s most fascinating women...
Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, and simultaneous openings on Broadway and in the West End, Punch comes to the Citizens Theatre for one week only. Don’t miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed play in a ‘powerhouse of a production’ (WhatsOnStage). From...
“You can’t eat the orange and throw the peel away — a man is not a piece of fruit.” After thirty-four years on the road, Willy Loman returns home exhausted. A man who has sacrificed everything in pursuit of success and recognition. Yet the American Dream seems always just out of reach. As his...
A Broadway classic packed with unforgettable songs, Guys and Dolls comes to life in a brand-new production directed by award-winning James Brining. From the streets of 1950s New York to the heat of Havana, follow gamblers, showgirls and dreamers as they chase luck, dodge commitment and discover...
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