The Theatre Royal is the oldest theatre in Glasgow. The theatre originally opened in 1867, the name changing to the Theatre Royal in 1869, and is the longest running theatre in Scotland.

Location

Venue location
At the top of Hope Street in Glasgow city centre.

Transport

Parking information
No disabled spaces. Some pay and display on Renfrew Street.
Taxi information
Taxi rank Renfrew Street.
Bus/Tram information
3, X8, 23, 29, 47, 54, 59 on Hope Street.
Train
Queen Street Station 0.4 miles.

Venue map

Venue access information

New foyer with automatic doors and lift access to all levels. Accessible toilets on every level.

High Box Office counter and no loop. Wheelchair spaces mid stalls and one wheelchair to borrow.

No level access to education spaces but we sometimes use alternate spaces – contact the theatre for details. Disabled customers are entitled to £5 off on all performances (subject to availability).

Customers who require additional assistance, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking. Infra-red system in auditorium – collect headsets from Front of House.


Access service information

Audio Description information
Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
BSL Interpretation information
Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle
Captioning information
Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.

Access video

https://www.atgtickets.com/access/

Events at Theatre Royal

  • Scottish Opera - Turandot

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    Sunday 25th Oct, 3.00pm
    Scottish director Sir David McVicar brings his visionary storytelling to bear on Puccini’s epic, final opera in this, its centenary year.
    Presented by: Scottish Opera
    Audio Description information
    Audio Describer(s): Scottish Opera
    Touch Tour: 1.45pm
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Matilda The Musical

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    Friday 27th Nov, 7.30pm
    The multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl.
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    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle
  • Matilda The Musical

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    Saturday 28th Nov, 2.30pm
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.
  • Matilda

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    Saturday 5th Dec, 2.30pm
    Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Aladdin (Pantomime)

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    Tuesday 15th Dec, 7.00pm
    Enter a whole new world of pantomime with a brand-new version of Aladdin starring Elaine C Smith as Mother Goose, Johnny Mac as Aladdin.
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    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • CATS

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    Wednesday 16th Dec, 7.30pm
    A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is embarking on a major UK & Ireland Tour.
    Price(s): £15 - £144
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
    BSL interpretation information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle
  • CATS

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    Thursday 17th Dec, 7.30pm
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.
  • Scottish Ballet – Cinders!

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    Saturday 9th Jan 2027, 2.30pm
    A dazzling Cinderella story - Scottish Ballet's playful retelling of the Cinderella story returns to surprise and delight audiences.
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Scottish Opera - Alcina

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    Sunday 14th Feb 2027, 3.00pm
    Handel's romantic fantasy retold in a vibrant, flamboyant, intoxicating club scene, joyfully toying with operas power and gender dynamics.
    Presented by: Scottish Opera
    Audio Description information
    Audio Describer(s): Scottish Opera
    Touch Tour: 1.45pm
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Scottish Opera – Fidelio

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    Friday 19th Feb 2027, 7.15pm
    A tale of freedom of conscience in the face of oppression, affirming the power of the human spirit to overcome the worst of circumstances.
    Presented by: Scottish Opera
    Audio Description information
    Audio Describer(s): Scottish Opera
    Touch Tour: 6pm
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Trainspotting The Musical

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    Thursday 18th Mar 2027, 7.30pm
    Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, TRAINSPOTTING: THE MUSICAL has its world premiere.
    BSL interpretation information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle
  • Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella

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    Saturday 17th Apr 2027, 2.30pm
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Scottish Opera - Madama Butterfly

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    Sunday 9th May 2027, 3.00pm
    Puccini’s masterpiece has moved audiences to tears for over a century, telling a heart-breaking tale of doomed young love...
    Presented by: Scottish Opera
    Price(s): £24-£102.50
    Audio Description information
    Audio Describer(s): Scottish Opera
    Touch Tour: 1.45pm
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Scottish Opera - Access Madama Butterfly

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    Thursday 20th May 2027, 3.00pm
    After a triumphant run in Dublin, this production’s first-rate cast comes to Scotland.
    Audio Description information
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
    Relaxed Performance information
    If a full-length opera doesn’t feel like the right fit, Access performances make coming to a favourite title as easy and stress-free as possible.
  • Scottish Opera - Così fan tutte

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    Friday 21st May 2027, 7.15pm
    Audio Description information
    Touch Tour: 6pm
    Optimum seating position: All areas except Balcony
  • Starlight Express

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    Wednesday 23rd Jun 2027, 7.30pm
    An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production.
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.
  • Starlight Express

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    Thursday 24th Jun 2027, 2.30pm
    An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production.
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.
  • It's a Sin

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    Thursday 4th Nov 2027, 7.30pm
    Rambert’s new dance work It’s a Sin, inspired by the acclaimed series by Russell T Davies.
    BSL interpretation information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle
  • It's a Sin

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    Friday 5th Nov 2027, 7.30pm
    Rambert’s new dance work It’s a Sin, inspired by the acclaimed series by Russell T Davies.
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.
  • It's a Sin

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    Saturday 6th Nov 2027, 2.30pm
    Rambert’s new dance work It’s a Sin, inspired by the acclaimed series by Russell T Davies.
    Captioning information
    Optimum seating position: Front stalls or Dress Circle. We have two units that are placed on the stage.