Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
at the Arches is, like at the Traverse in Edinburgh, a scene unto itself.
253 Argyle St.
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0870/240-7528.
www.thearches.co.uk. Tickets £4-£10. Underground: St. Enoch.
Citizens Theatre
Perhaps the prime symbol of Glasgow's verve and demo-
cratic approach to theater is the well-known “Citz.” Located in the Gorbals, just
across the River Clyde from the commercial center of Glasgow, it's home to a reper-
tory company, and the facility has three performance spaces: A main auditorium and
two smaller theaters. Prices are always reasonable.
119 Gorbals St. (at Ballater St.).
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0141/429-0022.
www.citz.co.uk. Tickets £5-£15. Underground: Bridge St. Bus: 5, 12, 20, or 66.
Cottier Theatre
This 350-seat, nonprofit theater is housed in the former Dowan-
hill Parish Church in the Hyndland district of the city's West End. Small-scale
productions and community theater are usually staged here. The complex includes
a pub with verdant beer garden.
935 Hyndland St.
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0141/357-3868.
www.thecottier.com.
Tickets £4-£20. Underground: Kelvinhall.
Gilmorehill G12
Run by the University of Glasgow, and often just called G12
(the local postal code), productions by the university's drama students and other
college and independent companies are staged here.
9 University Ave.
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0141/330 5522.
www.gilmorehillg12.co.uk. Tickets £3-£12. Underground: Kelvinbridge.
King's Theatre
The over-a-century-old King's Theatre generally offers popular
and light entertainment, whether comedies, musicals, or family-oriented plays. This
red-sandstone hall is also the place where touring Broadway and West End specta-
cles, such as
Miss Saigon,
are likely to appear. During December and January, the
King's is best noted for its over-the-top pantomime presentations, often starring well-
known Scottish actors.
297 Bath St.
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0870/060-6648.
www.kings-glasgow.co.uk. Tickets £6-
£26. Train: Charing Cross. Bus: 16 or 18.
Pavilion Theatre
After the King's Theatre, this equally historic theater (if less
architecturally distinguished) specializes in family entertainment, variety shows,
light drama, tribute acts and bands, as well as comedy. It's another prime location
for pantomime around Christmas time.
121 Renfield St.
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0141/332-1846.
www.pavilion
theatre.co.uk. Tickets £10-£25. Underground: Buchanan St. Bus: 21, 23, or 38.
Ramshorn Theatre
Another church conversion, this performance space is used
primarily for student productions of nearby Strathclyde University and for touring
companies. Ticket prices are typically low.
98 Ingram St.
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0141/552-3489.
Tickets £2.50-
£8. Underground: Buchanan St.
Tramway
This postindustrial, huge hangar of an arts venue is one of the only
places in Glasgow able to stage sprawling performance art and modern theater, such
as Peter Brook's
The Mahabharata,
which came here in the late 1980s.
25 Albert Dr.,
Pollokshields.
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0141/422-2023.
www.tramway.org. Tickets £4-£12. Train: Pollokshields East. Bus: 38
or 45.
Tron Theatre
Housed in part of the former Tron Church, which dates back
to the 15th century, the Tron Theatre is one of Scotland's leading venues for new
and sometimes experimental dramatic performances. The stage is often the place
where contemporary local companies, such as Cryptic or Vanishing Point, debut
works that go on to tour in the U.K. and even internationally. In addition to theater,
the hall is used for music and dance. The Tron also has a modern bar/cafe as well as
a beautifully restored Victorian bar/restaurant serving lunch and dinner, including
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