Theatre Royal
Theatre Royal
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Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
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- Matthew9 contributionsPretty womanTheatre was nice and clean but the seat was cramped to the point I couldn’t feel my knees by the end of the show. It was absolutely boiling hot and the seat was as straight as a wooden plank! The view was alright, did have to tilt my head from side to side to see past someone infront of me but besides that. If they added some air conditioning the experience would have been betterVisited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 18 December 2023
- janice b5 contributionsFantastic Customer Service at its bestI would like to thank the two ladies that were working on Saturday night of the 6th of January. I made a huge mistake and missed the show in the Saturday Afternoon as I thought my tickets were for the evening . The girls got us sorted and got us seats for the evening show . I was not disappointed with the show either it was amazing . Thanks very much to those two ladies for making our night and offering fabulous customer service . Very Much appreciated . 5 out of 5 .Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 January 2024
- Z5857CCsuehGlasgow, United Kingdom247 contributionsThe Woman in BlackThis was the first time i had been to the theatre in years. The building is lovely inside. I was in the upper circle and i could see just fine. There is a bar on all the levels. You could pre order but I didn’t. I bought a Stella lager and a bottle of that cost £5.45, cans were £6. You cannot take in your own alcohol, but you can take in soft drinks in plastic bottles and snacks. The show itself was ok, the actors were believable- it was a nice distraction for a Friday night.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 29 March 2024
- Be and BreatheIsle of Bute, United Kingdom18 contributionsFelt let downI went with my partner to see Swan Lake. I had seen it before, but my partner hadn't. The dancers were clearly highly professional and accomplished. However, the lack of a the stage setting/back drop / costumes was evident; it looked like they were in rehersal ! Some form of costume and stage set would have been welcome. I can only assume that the funding has been cut. It was a bit of a let down, particularly as the tickets/venue is expensive.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2024
- Sharon G253 contributionsA rare and magical opportunityLa Traviata... Magical experience. Me and four young teens. So far, yip, so scary... especially as two are awaiting an autistic spectrum disorder confirmation, one has severe anxiety and the "normal" one is maybe not! I can't say thank you enough for this incredible opportunity and amazing experience. We went to the accessible performance, and we wouldn't have been able to go if such opportunities weren't available. The "young ladies" adored the performance, as did I. Please reassure the ice-cream salesman I was happy to pay the equivalent of the ticket price for an ice-cream each and juice for that experience. Xxx PS we stayed after at the youth hostelVisited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 May 2024
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Martin F
11 contributions
Nov 2021
Paid full price for tickets in row L of the dress circle to see Les Mis and from our seat we could only see the bottom half of the barricades and nothing on stage above head height , at one point we could only see the bottom half of the person singings boots , this is disgraceful and mis selling as these seats should be clearly marked restricted view and discounted heavily. This show is running at this venue until early january, the tickets were expensive and i think atg tickets and the management of the theatre should expect a flood of complaints regarding it. I note that the atg website now says some of the stage may be obstructed but it did not say that at the time we booked the tickets nor were they discounted in any way. We had to wait over two years to see this show due to covid cancellations and feel terribly let down .
Written 27 November 2021
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Sally W
Glasgow, UK32 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Visited to see a show. The theatre itself is beautiful and the amenities were clean and in good working order.
The refreshments queue was huge, but we expected this. Before we went in 2 bottles of coke costed just over £5. When we returned during the interval it costed £8.
The chairs were comfortable enough but I am 5'10 and could barely fit my legs in, I had my knees pressed up against the back of the chair in front.
All of this we could have coped with but we ended up having to leave early because it was so unbelievably hot inside. We weren't the only ones.
Not sure we would go back, I begrudge paying to be squished into the seat in front and having to pay silly prices for a cold drink during the interval.
The refreshments queue was huge, but we expected this. Before we went in 2 bottles of coke costed just over £5. When we returned during the interval it costed £8.
The chairs were comfortable enough but I am 5'10 and could barely fit my legs in, I had my knees pressed up against the back of the chair in front.
All of this we could have coped with but we ended up having to leave early because it was so unbelievably hot inside. We weren't the only ones.
Not sure we would go back, I begrudge paying to be squished into the seat in front and having to pay silly prices for a cold drink during the interval.
Written 5 September 2022
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ANNABELL M
Glasgow, UK26 contributions
July 2022
This beautiful theatre is always a pleasure to go to. Very comfortable as well with excellent coffee shop as well as rest areas and other facilities. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The production of Cluedo fantastic. It was so funny fast moving and the cast worked hard as well moving scenery as the plot thickened as well as a lively polished performance from all the cast. Well known actors from tv and other genres held your attention all the way through. Costumes also of the era of the plot and so eye catching too. Location is as most of Glasgow easy access with lots of car parks nearby. Looking forward to the next performance there.
Written 9 July 2022
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SaraJohnstone
Ayr, UK200 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Went to see The Book of Mormon, the show itself is absolutely stellar but the theatre was absurdly hot, so miserably hot that it distracted from the enjoyment of the show. Staff were helpful and friendly enough, but run off their feet. I was also sadly sat behind a very tall gentleman and missed parts of the show visually as a result, a product of the outdated seating layout. If you can avoid seeing a show here I'd recommend elsewhere.
Written 11 November 2022
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Frances M
Glasgow, UK7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Very good performance of "Pretty Woman", but....bought a large glass of wine before hand. It cost £11.50. I was then told price included a £1 deposit for the "glass" (it was plastic!) which was redeemable. I finished my drink and took the glass back to the bar, only to be told the deposit was only redeemable at the end of the performance. I had to keep the glass to the end, but didn't wait to redeem my £1 as there was a queue. I wonder how much the theatre makes on this dodgy practice. This is extremely poor and while the sum involved is not significant it is a very annoying practice! watch out and don't be fleeced by the theatre.....VERY POOR!
Also we were squashed in like sardines, not a good experience.
Also we were squashed in like sardines, not a good experience.
Written 20 November 2023
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Nov 2023 • Couples
My partner and I booked upper row circle seats (B15 and B16) to see Pretty Woman for my birthday. However my partner ended up sitting on her own as after 20 minutes I could no longer sit is such a cramped uncomfortable seat. I’m only 5’8” and could not sit squarely in my seat. The was no air conditioning and the theatre was extremely hot. The women in front complained that my foot was in the back of her chair so I had no alternative but to leave and stand right at the back for the rest of the performance
To make matters worse, we bought two medium size glasses of white wine at the internal costing £19!!!!! We had previously been in town and bought the same for less than half that price. There was no transparency on the pricing and if we had known how exorbitant the prices were we would have gone without
The only saving grace was the performance was great. I regret though that we won’t be returning again and warn others of our experience before they book
To make matters worse, we bought two medium size glasses of white wine at the internal costing £19!!!!! We had previously been in town and bought the same for less than half that price. There was no transparency on the pricing and if we had known how exorbitant the prices were we would have gone without
The only saving grace was the performance was great. I regret though that we won’t be returning again and warn others of our experience before they book
Written 25 November 2023
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Catriona
Glasgow, UK6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was a fabulous play. Just the two main characters, Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson. They were highly entertaining. Jessica actually reminded me of the great Julie Walter's when she first burst onto the stage.
Would recommend highly
Would recommend highly
Written 6 March 2020
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Rosemary B
Linlithgow, UK2 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Carmen was amazing. It was a total nightmare getting everyone into theatre before show. We had one minute before show started. Absolutely bad management to get people into their seats before show started. The seats were uncomfortable & everyone around me were fidgeting & trying to get comfortable! Nope
Written 17 May 2023
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hsif2014
Glasgow, UK40 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Saw Les Miserables on 23rd December. Fabulous production. Quick covid vaccine check on entry with friendly staff. However our timed entry was one hour before the show started and most seats in the foyer areas have been removed. As I was with elderly parents this was not ideal. Most people complying to civid safety requirements. Overall an excellent show and memorable day out.
Written 29 December 2021
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Be and Breathe
Isle of Bute, UK18 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I went with my partner to see Swan Lake. I had seen it before, but my partner hadn't. The dancers were clearly highly professional and accomplished. However, the lack of a the stage setting/back drop / costumes was evident; it looked like they were in rehersal ! Some form of costume and stage set would have been welcome. I can only assume that the funding has been cut.
It was a bit of a let down, particularly as the tickets/venue is expensive.
It was a bit of a let down, particularly as the tickets/venue is expensive.
Written 6 April 2024
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Is there a different system/way to book the boxes at the side? I've looked at different performances and they are never available to book through the normal site? Are they all just sold out really early or do you need to phone to book?
Thanks
Written 24 June 2023
You can book some boxes but not all. You can book the slip seats too. Check the dress circle section on the buy tickets online page for each event.
Written 25 June 2023
I'm looking to book seats H 15/16/16 & J16 at the Theatre Royal Glasgow for Don Giovanni. The seating plan states 'restricted view'. How restricted are these seats? Are they worth it?
Written 29 March 2022
Our seats prevented us seeing the performers during a balcony scene and also we could only see the performers from the knee down during the rampart scene of les mis. Im not sure what staging , if any, there is for the performance you wish to attend but I would not book seats for there again
Written 30 March 2022
Does the Ambassador Lounge at the Theatre Royal have it’s own washroom and cloakroom?
Written 28 September 2019
Hi my daughter and I recently visited to see The Bodyguard - we were in row C in the stalls - sorry cannot remember the numbers, though it was at the end of the row! The view was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience! hope this helps you!
Written 13 January 2019
It’s a good view of the stage just a little far away
Written 13 November 2018
Was wondering how restricted e31 and 32 are in the balcony.
Written 3 November 2018
Best to go on the web site & check the seating plan.
Written 4 November 2018
What’s the prices like for soft drink and sandwich I managed to get cheap tickets for show would be grateful if someone could give me idea of price list thanks
Written 19 November 2017
Can only agree with the above - expensive as you would expect at a theater - but also not really very nice, so not worth "treating " yourself on a special day out !
Written 29 December 2017
Whereabouts is the Ambassador Lounge and it is worth going to? Is it quick enough to be served in Dress Circle bar (area in which we've got tickets for)?
Written 31 August 2017
Hi Shirmar 74 ,
It would seem that the Ambassador Lounge is a recent feature (also at the King's Theatre down the road) , where one can gain access when purchasing a ticket over a certain value (£15 and £45) in advance ?
I have not done this myself as yet so unable to 'rate' this 'Ambassador Experience' as they choose to call it, but sounds good. Further details available if you Google ATG Tickets and follow the link(s) .
Hope this helps you ?
Written 1 September 2017
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