Events at Glasgow Pavilion Theatre

A classy affair at the Glasgow Pavilion Theatre

One of the oldest and finest theatres in Glasgow, the Pavilion remains almost exactly as it was when it opened in the early 1900s. A favourite amongst the city’s locals and visitors, the prestigious venue offers prime live entertainment for a great night out. For the latest shows and events, have a look around here on StubHub, where you can also buy or sell Glasgow Pavilion Theatre tickets now!

A luxurious setting for a night of entertainment

The building was designed by Bertie Crewe, one of Britain’s leading architects during the theatre boom at the turn of the 20th century. Responsible for some of the finest theatres in the UK (including London’s Piccadilly Theatre and the Palace Theatre Manchester), Crewe was commissioned by theatre entrepreneur Thomas Barrasford to design Glasgow’s luxurious new music hall. Originally named the Pavilion Theatre of Varieties, the building was opened in 1904, showcasing a lavish Louis XV architectural interior complete with Rococo artwork, terrazzo floors and a deep mahogany finish on its wooden details. An eager public elite was invited to its 1,500-capacity auditorium over the following years to marvel at many of the time’s leading performers. Little Tich, Sarah Bernhardt and even a young Charlie Chaplin are just a few of the names to have graced the Pavilion’s stage during its early years. By 1920, the theatre had started to produce pantomimes, a medium it would become renowned for later on, whilst remaining a highly regarded receiving house for plays and comedians. To this day audiences fill the seats and have a blast at this classic British theatre. To see what’s on and buy or sell Glasgow Pavilion Theatre tickets, use StubHub today!

A formidable pantomime era

Every classic pantomime you can think of has seen a run at the Glasgow Pavilion. From Cinderella and Aladdin to Jack & The Beanstalk and The Wizard of Oz, they’ve all been beloved crowd pleasers. Productions have turned to the likes of Jim Davidson, Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus and The Krankies for a barrel of laughs at panto time. British comedy troupe The Mighty Boosh, comprised of comedians Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, set the record for the fastest-selling show ever at the Pavilion in 2008, with tickets for two nights flying off the shelves in under three hours! To make sure you don’t miss out on any of your favourite acts, get straight to StubHub and buy or sell Glasgow Pavilion Theatre tickets now.