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Best Shows This Summer

in Glasgow

Chicago at Kings Theatre

Chicago

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Aug 18 - 23, 2025

Kings Theatre

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Kings Theatre

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

Jun 10 - 14, 2025

Kings Theatre

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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake at Glasgow Theatre Royal

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

In 1995 Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures troupe took the Ballet world by storm when they debuted their all-male version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Since then the production has become one of the world's most iconic pieces of dance and is now the proud owner of an Olivier and three Tony awards. Catch this unmissable production when its celebrates its 30th anniversary on tour in 2025!

Picture You Dead at Glasgow Theatre Royal

Picture You Dead

The late Queen's favourite literary detective, DSI Roy Grace is back in this brand new adaptation of Peter James' novel, marking Grace's seventh stage outing! In Picture You Dead, join Grace as he finds himself delving into the gentrified world of fine art, where appearances are not what they seem...

Jun 10 - 14, 2025

Glasgow Theatre Royal

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Calamity Jane at Kings Theatre

Calamity Jane

Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!

Jul 1 - 5, 2025

Kings Theatre

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Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at Glasgow Theatre Royal

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!

Jul 10 - 12, 2025

Glasgow Theatre Royal

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Dara O'Briain at Glasgow Theatre Royal

Dara O'Briain

After the success of his last jaunt: 'So, Where Were We?' Dara O Briain is back on the road with a brand new show: Re:Creation. He's one of Britain's most recognizable faces thanks to appearances on Mock The Week, Robot Wars, and Star Gazing Live, he returns to his live comedy roots, bringing a whirlwind of erudite humor and fast-talking wit along for the ride.

Rhod Gilbert at Kings Theatre

Rhod Gilbert

Hailed as one of the UK's leading stand up talents, Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert answered his comedy calling in 2002, deciding to give up his job as a market researcher and take a stand-up comedy course. That same year he made the finals at the Edinburgh Fringe's So You Think You're Funny competition and a whirlwind of newcomer awards followed. In 2005 he won the Chortle Award for Best Breakthrough Act and released his first-ever show 1984 - a riotous depiction of growing up in the fictional Welsh town of Llanbobl.

Jun 21, 2025

Kings Theatre

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Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians at Glasgow Theatre Royal

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

The award-winning Horrible Histories return to the stage in February, taking their Awful Egyptians live show on tour around the country! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in', this show takes a look at the egregious escapades of the ancient Egyptians, from monstrous mummies to Pharoahs and pyramids! With special effects, live actors and a whole heap of horrible fun, this is history - but not as you know it!

Jul 10 - 12, 2025

Glasgow Theatre Royal

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Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn at Kings Theatre

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Join BBC Radio 2's Tony Blackburn for a night of 60s bliss as he hosts this live edition of his sensational show at a venue near you. Featuring a glorious array of the 60s most cherished hits, let Blackburn and the Sounds Of The 60s Live Band and singers transport you back in time to that revolutionary decade, when skirts and cars were mini and radio was king!

Jun 17, 2025

Kings Theatre

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80s Live at Kings Theatre

80s Live

Crack out the Elnett and start teasing those perms as the biggest 80s concert comes to you! A celebration of the decades' most beloved artists including Wham, Madness, Bon Jovi, The Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, Rick Astley, and many more, expect a party like no other, where singing and dancing along is encouraged!

Jun 18, 2025

Kings Theatre

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