Citizens Theatre

06/06/2026

Great to be at the Big Gorbals Fair today!☺️🎊

Huge thanks to everyone who came along, said hello, cheered on the Community Collective or took part in theatrical crafts with Carly — it was fantastic to see so many friendly faces and to be part of such a vibrant community event.

06/06/2026

"It's the most interesting piece that I've worked on for quite some time."

Set in 1950s Glasgow, when serial killer Peter Manuel spread fear throughout the city, The Long Drop is a darkly comic psychological thriller.

BBC's Pauline McLean spoke to cast members Brian Vernel and Keith Fleming, as well as novelist Denise Mina and director Dominic Hill to find out what drew them to this story of a forgotten Glasgow.

Read the full article📰

Denise Mina's The Long Drop returns to the stage as the closing show of the revamped Citizens Theatre programme.

05/06/2026

Break a leg to The Long Drop company for your First Look performance this evening 🥃🚬

Playing a limited run until 20 June, there's only a short window to experience what is already one of the most talked-about Scottish productions of the year.

Read all about it 👉
https://citz.co.uk/news-and-stories/the-show-everyone-will-be-talking-about-this-june/

05/06/2026

This week marks Volunteers' Week, a chance to celebrate the incredible contribution that volunteers make to organisations and communities across the UK.

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who gives their time, energy and expertise to support causes they care about, including our brilliant Citz volunteers. 🎭

From organising archive materials and welcoming visitors, to serving on our board, you play a starring role at the Citizens Theatre 🤩

Thank you! 👏🙏

04/06/2026

Family fun awaits at Assemble - a new two week festival of creativity for communities across Glasgow.🧡

With interactive workshops, performances, playful drop-ins and activities for all ages, there’s lots for little ones and grown-ups alike to explore, make and enjoy together. 🎭

Discover more on our website 👉
https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/assemble-2026/ -people-and-families

03/06/2026

To mark the 21st anniversary of the Citz Young Co., we welcome you to Project 21 - a night of new writing created with and performed by current Young Co. members.🖋🎭

📆 12-13 June
🕐8pm
🎟£5

🧡Part of Assemble, find out more 👉https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/assemble-project-21/

02/06/2026

Follow Brian Vernel (Peter Manuel) and Keith Fleming (William Watt) into the bars and dives of 1950s Glasgow 🥃🚬

The Long Drop is a reimagining of the trial of notorious Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel and of the drunken night he spent with William Watt, whose own family Peter Manuel was suspected of killing.

This darkly comic production previews this Friday 05 June 👉https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/the-long-drop/

📸 Eoin Carey

01/06/2026

As part of Assemble, we're hosting a series of creative sessions where you can explore theatre making and heritage.

From crafting activities to writing workshops and building tours, there's something for everyone🧡 Visit our website to find out more and get involved 👉 https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/assemble-2026/ -workshops

Taking over every corner of the Citizens Theatre building, this two-week festival takes place 06-20 June.

30/05/2026

Discover our Café Bar and grab a deal ☕️🍰 Treat yourself to a tea or coffee & cake for £5.50!

Our Courtyard Café Bar is open 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday! (Plus open evenings on performance days)