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Arts and Theatrical Venues in Glasgow
Arts and Theatrical Venues in Glasgow
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street (nearest Subway: Buchanan Street) . This is the home of The Royal Scottish National Orchestra , one of Europe's leading symphony orchestras. It also produces the world famous Celtic Connections Festival every January.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), 100 Renfrew Street, is primarily a teaching college but also puts on theatrical and musical performances. It puts on mainly contemporary music, modern dance and jazz.
The Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, , was first opened in 1867. It puts on mainly 'serious' theatre, opera and ballet.
The Tron, 63 Trongate, , specialises in contemporary works.
St Andrews in the Square, St Andrew's Square, , a restored 18th century church turned Arts venue. It puts on classical music and folk.
The Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, is one of the most famous theatres in the world, and has launched the careers of many international movie and theatre stars. It specialises in contemporary and avant-garde work.
The King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, is Glasgow's major 'traditional' theatre. It is over 100 years old, and in the midst of a major refurbishment.
The Pavilion, 121 Renfield Street, is the only privately run theatre in Scotland. It was founded in 1904 and has seen many of the greatest stars of music hall perform there: most famously Charlie Chaplin. Nowadays it features mainly 'popular' theatre, musicals and comedy.
The Panopticon Music Hall , off Argyle Street, Trongate, is the oldest surviving music hall in the world (it opened in 1857). It most famously held the debut performance of Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame) in 1906. It now shows mainly music hall orientated shows: e.g. magic, burlesque and comedy, but also occasionally puts on classical and world music.
Oran Mor 731 Great Western Road. Restaurant, pub, nightclub, theatrical and music venue. Due to its late opening hours, this venue now lies at the heart of the West End social scene.
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival is held every year in June. Other arts or music festivals of note include The West End Festival, the Merchant City Festival and numerous others. As always, consult the listings magazine The List for further details.
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