Theatre Royal Glasgow Listings

Upcoming shows at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

Glasgow Theatre Royal
282 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 3QA
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2025

November 2025

Hamilton
Wed 29 Oct – Sat 27 Dec 2025
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm (not 24/25 Dec); Mats Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm (and 17, 22, 23 Dec).
Æ review of Edinburgh dates: ★★★★★ The storm’s eye
The story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now. Book here.

December 2025

Ice Dragon
Mon 1 – Fri 12 Dec 2025.
Mon – Sat: 10am & 11.30am.
Æ review at EdFringe 2024: ★★★★★ Spellbinding
A magical adventure where all four seasonal Dragons encounter new forest friends. A mysterious discovery in their woods sparks a quest: What is it? Why is it there? And where does it belong? Together, the Dragons must find the answer and return the object to its rightful owner. Immersive show for 0-6 years in the Education rooms. Book here.

Jan 2026

The Snow Queen (Scottish Ballet)
Sat 3 – Sat 17 Jan 2026
Wed – Sat: 7.30pm; Suns & Sat 10, Sat 17: 2.30pm.
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved Snow Queen returns, after its hugely popular tour in 2022. This glittering production is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale – which was also the basis for Frozen. Set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov which will be performed live by the full Scottish Ballet Orchestra. Book here.

Al Murray: All You Need is Guv
Sun 18 Jan 2026
One performance: 7.30pm.
There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with a much-needed truth tonic for these whacked out and troubled times. With a fresh and frothing pint to hand, a barrel of laughs to pour from, and a flower in his heart, Guv is all you need. Book here.

The Woman in Black
Tue 20 – Sat 24 Jan 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Book here.

February 2026

The Great Wave (Scottish Opera)
Thurs 12, Sat 14 Feb 2026
Thur & Sat: 7.15pm
The world premiere of Dai Fujikura’s The Great Wave: an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print. Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross create a mesmerising musical drama that showcases the series of events that ignites The Great Wave off Kanagawa phenomena, influencing pop art culture today. Book here.

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Feb 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite. When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. Book here.

Talking Sopranos
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Two shows: 3pm & 7.30pm
The Sopranos like you’ve never seen them before, live and unfiltered packed with behind-the-scenes stories and iconic moments. The hit live show stars two of The Sopranos’ most beloved cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti). Book here.

Death on the Nile
Tue 14 – Sat 28 Feb 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? Book here.

March 2026

Tristan ud Isolde (Scottish Opera)
Sat 7 Mar 2026
One performance: 3pm
Justin Way directs a timeless tale of forbidden love in this opera in concert experience of Tristan und Isolde. A love potion sets off a tragic chain of events. From hatred to lust, from love to death, this opera in concert experience musically emphasises the deep bond between Tristan and Isolde and how far they will go to be together. Book here.

Woman in Mind
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Wed, Sat: 2.30pm.
Two-time Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith makes a triumphant return to the stage in Alan Ayckbourn’s darkly comic psychological drama. Directed by Michael Longhurst this spellbinding revival explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour. Book here.

Bridget Christie – Jacket Potato Pizza (GICF)
Sun 15 Mar 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change. Taskmaster S13 legend. Annie in BBC’s Ghosts. Book here.

Hidden (Motionhouse)
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Tue: 7.30pm.
Jaw-dropping dance-circus. Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse arrives to Glasgow with its latest multimedia production. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. Book here.

Horrible Histories The Concert
Fri 20 – Sat 21 Mar 2026
Fri: 10.30am & 6.30pm; Sat: 2.30pm & 6.30pm.
When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he has no idea how much trouble he’s going to get from monstrous monarchs like Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Mansa Musa. But things hot up when Death appears – and now Boudica, Napoleon and Cleopatra all want to take over! Can things get any worse? Of course they can – Loo Man’s in the building! Book here.

The Shawshank Redemption
Tue 24 – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. With Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe & Bill Ward. Book here.

Vittorio Angelone: you can’t Say Nothing any more
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Evening: 7.30pm.
Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. He co-hosts Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting with fellow comedian Mike Rice, and is a co-creator of Fin vs The Internet. Book here.

April 2026

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Tue 31 Mar – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector, together with DS Lewis, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past, twenty-five years earlier. Book here.

The Prince of Egypt (Shine Productions)
Wed 8 – Sat 11 Apr 2026
Wed – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Sat: 2.30pm.
Based on the beloved DreamWorks film, this epic production follows the journey of Moses, from his life as a prince of Egypt to his calling as the leader who will deliver his people to freedom. Book here.

Starstruck (Scottish Ballet)
Thur 16 – Sat 18 Apr 2026
Thur – Sat: 7.30pm; Sat: 2.30pm.
Gene Kelly’s multifaceted brilliance as an entertainer has delighted generations of movie-lovers, and his pioneering choreography has influenced generations of dance-makers. The only ballet created for the stage, Pas de Dieux, is given a new set of wings with a new twist, danced to the sparkling Jazz Age music of George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel. Book here.

The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Two shows: 12.30pm & 3.30pm.
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? Book here.

Go Dance 2026
Tue 21 – Fri 24 Apr 2026
Tue – Fri: 7.30pm.
With exciting new work from schools, colleges and community groups from across Scotland, this unique festival welcomes dancers of all ages, genres and styles to come together to make, share and perform their work on the main Theatre Royal stage. Book here.

May 2026

The Marriage of Figaro (Scottish Opera)
Sat 9, Wed 13, Fri 15, Sun 17, Wed 20, Sat 23 May 2026
Wed, Fri, Sat: 7.15pm; Sun 3pm.
Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece. Simon Higlett’s sumptuous designs provide the backdrop for a comedy of social revolution and subversion that is as relevant today as ever, and this time sung in English. Book here.

~~The Battle~~
~~Tue 26 – Sat 30 May 2026~~
Tour cancelled.

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
Tue 26 – Sat 30 May 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
A riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise. Disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is ready to come in from the cold — until veteran agent George Smiley persuades him to take one final mission against the East German Secret Service. Book here.

Single White Female
Tue 2 – Sat 6 Jun 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Thur, Sat: 2.30pm.
Based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stiletto heel! Book here.

The Cher Show (TSP)
Wed 10 – Sat 13 Jun 2026
Wed/Thur: 7.30pm; Fri: 5pm & 8.30pm; Sat: 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
Glittering, feel-good celebration of one of the world’s most iconic popstars. The Cher Show tells the inspiring true story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, her struggles, her successes and her unbreakable spirit. Book here.

The Karate Kid – The Musical
Tue 30 Jun – Sat 4 Jul 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Wed, Thurs Sat: 2.30pm.
Heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. Book here.

Emergence (Scottish Ballet)
Thur 10 – Sat 12 Sept 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm.
Crystal Pite’s Emergence is a breathtaking fusion of classical ballet and raw, insect-like movement that casts dancers as swarming creatures in a darkly beautiful universe, creating spectacular formations that blur the boundaries between individual and collective consciousness. Book here.

Six
Tue 29 Sept – Sat 3 Oct 2026
Tue – Sat: 8pm; Mats Wed, Fri: 5pm; Sat mat: 4pm.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Book here.

Operation Mincemeat
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Nov 2025
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Wed/Thu, Sat mats: 2.30pm.
The 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Book here.

Matilda the Musical
Wed 18 Nov – Sat 4 Dec 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Thu 19, Weds 25 Nov & 2 Dec, & Sat/Sun mats: 2.30pm.
Æ Preview: Matilda Marches On
With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Book here.

CATS
Tue 8 – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Tue – Sat: 7.30pm; Mats Tue, Sat: 2.30pm; Sun 1pm.
A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical based on TS Eliot. From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? Book here.