Citizens Theatre

06/09/2026

The Tristan & Yseult rehearsal room is full of music and movement🎭

This iconic production is coming to the Citz 30 Sep - 03 Oct. Join us for am unforgettable theatrical night out ➡https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/tristan-yseult/

📸Photos by Steve Tanner

06/09/2026

"Tarlton is excellent... His stage presence had me completely gripped throughout the production. Jessica Hardwick shines opposite him as Winston’s love interest Julia, bringing charisma and vibrant personality to complement Winston’s quiet vulnerability"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre and Tonic: theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/1984-at-citizens-theatre-glasgow-review

05/09/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for 1984 in The Reviews Hub

"impossible to look away"

This "visceral" production runs at the Citz until 26 September, before heading on tour to Dundee Rep, Edinburgh Lyceum and Aberdeen Performing Arts.

Book your tickets 👁 https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/1984-play/

05/09/2026

A sparkling round up of first reviews for 1984 📰

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Hub
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway World
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Theatre and Tonic
⭐⭐⭐⭐ What's On Stage

👁See this "searing new stage version of George Orwell’s visionary novel" at the Citizens Theatre until 26 September ➡https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/1984-play/

Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic

05/09/2026

"Wonderfully bold, 1984 is a groundbreaking Scottish production of a classic novel that is deeply unsettling in its relevance today."

A brilliant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review in Broadway World!

The Thought Police monitor every word you say. Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth. In this totally controlled world…

04/09/2026

"a devastatingly visceral, powerful demonstration of Scottish theatre... it is a piece to be inherently proud of." ⭐⭐⭐⭐

1984 is at the Citz until 26 Sep, before touring to Scottish partners in Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Get your tickets for the Glasgow dates 👁 https://citz.co.uk/whats-on/1984-play/

Link to read full review from Corr Blimey ⬇

High Society at The King’s Theatre is a vibrant production celebrating Cole Porter’s music and old-fashioned glamour. It features strong performances, notably from Helen George as Tracy Lord,…

04/09/2026

📢 New vacancies 📢

Digital Content Assistant (Stage Door 11 programme)
📆 Closes Monday 14 September

Head of LX, Sound & AV
📆 Closes Tuesday 29 September

Head of Production
📆 Closes Thursday 01 October

Deputy Head of Production
📆 Closes Tuesday 29 September

citz.co.uk/opportunities/working-with-us/

Photo by Alex Brady

04/09/2026

👁️
Here's to the 1984 team bringing Orwell’s dystopian vision of a totalitarian future to audiences across Scotland:

Cast: Irene Allan, Neshla Caplan, Peter Collins, Jessica Hardwick, Robert Jack, Irene Macdougall, Zrey Sholapurkar, Jack Tarlton

Adapted by Chris Hannan, Director Dominic Hill, Designer Tom Piper, Lighting Designer Lizzie Powell, Composer Nikola Kodjabashia, Associate Electronic Composer Phineas de Thornley Head, Sound Designer Mark Melville, Movement Director Emily Jane Boyle, Video Designer Heather Scott, Fight Director EmmaClaire Brightlyn, Assistant Director Ben Purkiss, Video Programmer Grace Priest, Voice Coach Jean Sangster, Casting Consultant Annelie Powell CDG

Trailer by Seth Hardwick

03/09/2026

Tonight’s the night 👁️

The screens are watching. The Party is listening. And we’re ready to welcome you for opening night.

To the incredible cast, creative team and everyone behind the scenes - break a leg! 🩶 And to everyone joining us tonight and throughout the run: welcome to Oceania.

📸 Mihaela Bodlovic

03/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to vote for the Citz!

We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for Glasgow’s Favourite Business at The Glasgow Business Awards 2026 - and there’s still time to help us bring it home! ❤️

The winner is decided entirely by public vote, so every vote really does count.

After a very special first year back home in the Gorbals, we’d love your support.

🗳️ Vote for the Citizens Theatre before voting closes:
https://glasgowbusinessawards.com/glasgows-favourite-business-poll/

Already voted? Please share this post and help us spread the word.

Thank you! ❤️