King’s Glasgow Listings
Upcoming shows at Glasgow’s King’s Theatre
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July 2024
The Tommy Burns Story
Thurs 18 – Sat 20 July 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Sat Mat: 2.30pm.
Celebrates the life of the man who grew up in the Calton, before going on to play for and manage his beloved Glasgow Celtic. The self-proclaimed “supporter who got lucky”. Book here.
Into the Limelight
Sat 27 Jul 2024
Evening: 6.30pm.
A brand new musical theatre production – a time-travelling musical odyssey celebrating 120 years of the King’s Theatre. A two week performing arts course for budding actors, singers and dancers. Rehearsals at the Theatre Royal, with the performance at the King’s Theatre. Book here.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Mon 29 July – Sat 4 August 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Æ review of Edinburgh date: ★★★★☆ Rock-tastic
Timothy Sheader directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Book here.
August 2024
The ELO Experience
Mon 5 Aug 2024
Evening show: 7.30pm.
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! The ELO Experience have been bringing that music to the live stage for over 12 years. Book here.
Madagascar the Musical
Wed 7 – Sat 10 Aug 2024
Wed – Fri: 7pm. Thurs: 2pm, Sat: 3pm.
Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Book here.
& Juliet
Tue 13 – Sat 24 Aug 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
The most famous love story of all time. Remixed. What if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she decided to choose her own fate? Join Juliet on a journey of self-discovery and second chances. Book here.
September 2024
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Tue 27 Aug – Sun 8 Sept 2024
Tue – Sat: 7pm; Wed, Sat, Sun: 2pm.
Æ review of Edinburgh tour date: ★★★★☆ High-flying
The most fantasmagorical award-winning musical of all time, bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers, is flying into Edinburgh Playhouse for one week only in a brand-new production directed by Thom Southerland, choreographed by Karen Bruce and designed by Morgan Large. Book here.
The Girls Bathroom Planet Tour
Tue 10 Sept 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Voices of their generation, Sophia and Cinzia, are the internet’s favourite best friends. Their chart-topping podcast, The Girls Bathroom, catapulted the duo to trailblazer status in the podcasting industry and has since taken them on two nationwide tours. Book here.
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
Thurs 12 Sept 2024
One show: 7.30pm.
In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian who can kill the mood even further… Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act and interval. Book here.
Queen by Candlelight
Fri 13 Sept 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Join us for a night of Queen anthems, performed by candlelight. Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before! Book here.
A Country Night in Nashville
Sat 14 Sept 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Book here.
No Such Thing as a Fish (Thundernerds)
Thurs 17 Sept 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
In 2014 Dan, James, Anna and Andy gathered around their microphones in QI’s office and made Episode 1 of No Such Thing As A Fish. 500 episodes and half-a-billion downloads later, they are celebrating 10 years of podcasting. Book here.
A Night at the Musicals
Wed 18 Sept 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Starring Edward Reid (Britain’s Got Talent), Brian James Leys (River City), Sarah Galbraith (Phantom of the Opera, Broadway), Jennifer Neil (Priscilla Queen of the Desert). Book here.
Bowie Experience
Thurs 19 Sept 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Book here.
Fern Brady – I Gave You Milk To Drink
Fri 20 Septembver 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show…. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough? Book here.
QUEENZ – Drag Me To The Disco!
Sun 22 Sep 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Book here.
Come From Away 
Tue 24 – Sat 28 Sept 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these come from aways into their lives with open hearts.. Book here.
October 2024
Here You Come Again
Tue 1 – Sat 5 Oct 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mats: Wed, Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Æ review: ★★★☆☆ Unexpected
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. Book here.
Murder on the Orient Express
Tue 8 – Sat 12 Oct 2024
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. One murderer. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? Book here.
Sydnie Christmas – My Way Tour
Sun 13 Oct 2024
Evening: 7.30pm.
Fresh from her victory as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024, Sydnie Christmas is thrilled to announce the My Way Tour, her debut UK tour… Book here.
Blood Brothers
Tue 15 – Sat 19 Oct 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mats: Wed, Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Willy Russell’s legendary Blood Brothers returns – again – telling the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Book here.
Billy Porter: Black Mona Lisa
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Evening show: 7.30pm.
Backed by a full band, the Black Mona Lisa UK Tour 2024 takes the audience on a musical journey through Billy’s life story — showcasing tracks from Black Mona Lisa, his latest pop album, while also celebrating his 90s R&B roots and award-winning turns on Broadway. Book here.
Rock of Ages (Pantheon Club)
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct 2024
Tue – Thu and Sat: 7.30pm; Wed & Sat: 2.30pm; Fri: 5pm & 8.30pm.
Pantheon present the hilarious Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical comedy lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems – played loud and proud by an AWESOME live band. Book here.
The Illegal Eagles
Sun 27 Oct 2024
Evening show: 7.30pm.
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Book here.
November 2024
An Evening with Lucinda Light
Fri 1 Nov 2024
Evening: 8pm.
An expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), this intimate event will see Lucinda greet the audience with her toolkit of grounding exercises, before speaking about her experiences on Channel 4’s Married At First Sight Australia, and crucially what she learnt throughout her time on the show. Book here.
Mania (The ABBA Tribute)
Sat 2 Nov 2024
Sat: 7.30pm.
It is more than 40 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and they have filled our lives with music ever since. Now it’s your chance to thank them for the music! Book here.
Footloose (GLOC)
Tue 5 – Sat 9 Nov 2024
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mats Sat: 2.30pm.
After their smash hit production of Legally Blonde The Musical, GLOC returns to The King’s with the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. Book here.
Larry Dean: Dodger
Sat 10 Nov 2024
Evening: 8pm.
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.. Book here.
101 Dalmatians
Tue 12 – Sat 16 Nov 2024
Evenings: 7pm; Wed, Sat: 2pm.
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups. Book here.
December 2024
Peter Pan
Sat 23 Nov 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
Two shows daily, not Mons 2, 9 16 Dec; Thurs 20 Dec, Weds 25 Dec, 1 Jan.
Weekdays: 1pm, 7pm; Sat: 2pm, 7pm; Suns 1pm, 5pm.
Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love in this swashbuckling J M Barrie pantomime adventure. Starring the return of pantomime legends Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, this family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling. Book here.
2025
The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Thurs 9 Jan 2025.
Evening show: 7.30pm.
Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many, many more. Book here.
Sing-a-Long-a Encanto
Sat 11 Jan 2025
Matinee: 2pm.
From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madrigal with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Book here.
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
Sat 11 Jan 2025
Evening: 7pm.
Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Book here.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Sun 26 Jan 2025.
Evening Show: 7.30pm.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Book here.
Hairspray
Mon 27 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2025.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Weds, Sat mat: 2.30pm.
The musical phenomenon returns – you just can’t stop the Hairspray beat! Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. Book here.
Dan & Phil
Mon 3/Tue 4 Feb 2025
Evening: 7.30pm.
Dan and Phil are back to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them.
In their new screamingly hilarious live stage show – it’s a new era. They’re older, gayer, Phil’s gone blonde, and nothing is off limits. Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast of social media, the fans they raised and most importantly: themselves. Book here.
The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
Thurs 6 Feb 2025
Evening: 7.30pm.
This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have! Book here.
Kinky Boots the Musical
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Feb 2025
Evenings: 7.30pm; Matinee Weds*, Thurs*, Sat: 2.30pm.
See news story: Jojo gets Kinky at Playhouse.
Brand-new Curve production starring Strictly’s Johannes Radebe (*not Weds, Thurs mats) and rising star Dan Partridge. After inheriting his family’s failing shoe factory, life is challenging for Charlie Price – until he meets Lola, a drag queen with plenty of sparkle but unsteady heels. Book here.
Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Evening: 7.30pm.
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour! Nina presents an unparalleled, unscripted brand new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a bold, hysterical reality warp. Book here.
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Feb 2025.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Weds, Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Celebrate 40 years of the iconic and chart-topping compilations brand NOW That’s What I Call Music. Written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans, and directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing legend Craig Revel Horwood, this heart-warming and funny story takes us on an uplifting journey down memory lane. Book here.
Dear Even Hansen
Tue 25 Feb – Sat 1 Mar 2025
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mats: Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him. Book here.
Guys and Dolls (PMOS)
Wed 5 – Sat 8 Mar 2025.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Weds, Sat mat: 2.30pm.
PMOS with the dynamic musical which transports audiences to the flashy 1950s where gamblers, showgirls, and missionaries collide in a whirlwind of love, luck and music, featuring iconic songs such as Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat, and If I Were a Bell. Enter the glamorous world of gambler Sky Masterson where an outrageous bet leads to the unlikeliest of love stories. Book here.
Russel Kane: HyperActive
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Evening: 7.30pm.
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and physical comedy. Safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Book here.
An Inspector Calls
Tue 1 – Sat 5 April 2025
Evenings: 7.30pm; Wed, Thurs, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
JB Priestley’s brilliantly constructed masterpiece powerfully dramatises the dangers of casual capitalism’s cruelty, complacency and hypocrisy. Stephen Daldry’s epic production highlights the play’s enduring relevance. Book here.
Bat Out Of Hell
Mon 7 – Sat 19 Apr 2025
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
A thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Multi-level platforms will transport you through the diverse worlds of Bat Out of Hell, from Raven’s bedroom to the depths of the Lost’s underground domains. On sale soon.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Tue 10 – Sat 14 June 2025.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Mats Wed, Thu, Sat: 2.30pm.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. Book here.
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Sat 21 June 2025.
Evening: 8pm.
Multi-award-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is bouncing back with a brand new live show. Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour. But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Book here.
Calamity Jane
Tue 1 – Sat 5 June 2025
Evening: 7.30pm; Thurs, Sat mat: 2.30pm.
Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains to Edinburgh. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Book here.
Chicago
Mon 18 – Sat 23 August 2025.
Evenings: 7.30pm; Matinee Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
See news story: Chicago razzles back.
Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery, treachery… and All That Jazz are back with the revival which opened in 1996 and has been running ever since. Book here.
October 2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Tue 23 Sept – Sat 4 Oct 2025
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Book here.
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Tue 14 – Fri 17 Oct 2025
Tue – Fri: 7.30pm; Thurs mat: 2.30pm.
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. Book here.
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