Open-air theatres · Central Scotland
Citizens Theatre
In or near Glasgow.
Citizens Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge Street · 0.4 km
About
Citizens Theatre is a open-air theatre located in scotland central. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. theatre in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Official information
The Citizens Theatre is a prominent venue located in the Gorbals area, known for its diverse range of theatrical productions. Visitors can enjoy various performances, including classic plays and contemporary works, in a recently renovated space.
Place summary
The Citizens Theatre is an open-air theatre located in central Scotland. Established in 1878, it was designed by architect Campbell Douglas. The venue is owned by Glasgow City Council and has a long-standing reputation for its diverse range of performances and community engagement.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8508, -4.2530
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G5 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Established
- 1878
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge Street — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2974455 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Citizens Theatre?
- Citizens Theatre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G5 9DS).
- What is Citizens Theatre?
- Citizens Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland central.
- How do I get to Citizens Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G5 9DS.
- When was Citizens Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1878. Designed by Campbell Douglas.
- Who owns Citizens Theatre?
- Citizens Theatre is owned by Glasgow City Council.
- How do I get to Citizens Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge Street, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G5 9DS.