Nearby venues
The site of the present day Tron Theatre has played a central role in the life of Glasgow City for nearly five centuries, during which time it has been a place of Christian worship, a place of execution, a meeting hall, a market and store house, a police station, and a theatre.
A church was originally built on the site now occupied by the Tron Theatre in 1529. However, the oldest surviving part of the structure is the 16th Century clock tower – still one of Glasgow’s most recognizable landmarks.
First established as a theatre club in 1979, the Tron has gone on to become a leading player in Scottish theatre. Home to the Tron Theatre Company, who focus mainly on new writing, the theatre is also a a major venue for many of Glasgow's festivals including Celtic Connections, Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the Merchant City Festival and Glasgay!
June 2013
Refugee Survival Trust present Making It Home
The Refugee Survival Trust invites you to experience an installation of four short films, created by refugee and asylum seeking women from Maryhill (Glasgow) and local women from Pilton (Edinburgh) in response to poems (more)
Wed 19th June - Sat 22nd June
12:30pm
Free
12:30pm
Free
Scottish Refugee Council & Citizens Theatre present Songs from Here We Stay & documentary launch
Following the success of community theatre and music production Here We Stay at the Citizens Theatre in November 2012, experience a collection of songs and key moments from this evocative and moving production, performed (more)
Wed 19th June - Thu 20th June
7:45pm
£6 (£4)
7:45pm
£6 (£4)
Refugee Week Scotland Media Awards
In association with British Red Cross, Scottish Refugee Council & the National Union of Journalists
This annual fixture in the Refugee Week Scotland programme awards exceptional and fair reporting of asylum and (more)
Fri 21st June
6:00pm
Free ticketed
6:00pm
Free ticketed
Refugee Week Scotland Heritage Finale
Refugee Week Scotland closes with a vibrant and colourful finale of music and dance acts.
Programme includes: an extract of Maryhill Integration Network and Barrowland Ballet’s Breakthrough, a new dance and theatre (more)
Sat 22nd June
8:15pm
£8 (£6)
8:15pm
£8 (£6)
Tall Tales: Midsummer Fairy and Goblin Party
Interactive stortelling session for 3 - 5 years.
Sat 22nd June
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
Refugee Week Scotland Heritage Finale
Refugee Week Scotland closes with a vibrant and colourful finale of music and dance acts.
Programme includes: an extract of Maryhill Integration Network and Barrowland Ballet’s Breakthrough, a new dance and theatre (more)
Sat 22nd June
8:15pm
£8 (£6)
8:15pm
£8 (£6)
Gaelic Drama
A new series of Gaelic Drama events presented by Glasgow Life, showcasing work at different stages of development and offering new experiences for theatre-goers.
Thu 27th June
8:30pm
£4
8:30pm
£4
Multiplex
Tron Skillshops re-stage Christopher William Hill’s Multiplex as part of their 10th birthday celebrations.
Thu 27th June - Sat 29th June
7:30pm
£8
7:30pm
£8
July 2013
Cannibal Women of Mars
Romance, rock’n’roll and rudeness collide in the epic musical tale of star-crossed lovers thrown together by fate. With songs by Belle and Sebastian’s Mick Cooke.
Fri 5th July - Sat 20th July
7:45pm
£8-£16
7:45pm
£8-£16
Tiny Tales: What's That Noise?
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 10th July
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tall Tales: The Museum
Interactive stortelling session for 3 - 5 years.
Thu 11th July
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Dr Sketchy’s life models are burlesque stars, contortionists and sideshow freaks and their snappy poses are accompanied by live music interspersed with performances and competitions.
Sun 14th July
3:00pm
£7 (£5)
3:00pm
£7 (£5)
Tiny Tales: The Picnic
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 17th July
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tall Tales: At the Sea Shore
Interactive stortelling session for 3 - 5 years.
Thu 18th July
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
Tiny Tales: Monkey Adventure
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 24th July
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tall Tales: Granny's Big House
Interactive stortelling session for 3 - 5 years.
Thu 25th July
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
Surge: Everyday Vengeance
New solo work from Al Seed exploring justice in its most tantalising form – vengeance. Part of Surge 2013.
Thu 25th July - Sun 28th July
7:00pm
£10 (£7.50)
7:00pm
£10 (£7.50)
Surge: How A Man Crumbled
Award-winning Clout Theatre invite you to dive head-first into the absurd world of the Russian poet and false moustache wearer Daniil Kharms. Part of Surge 2013.
Thu 25th July - Sun 28th July
8:30pm
£10 (£7.50)
8:30pm
£10 (£7.50)
Merchant City Festival Tall Tales at the Tron
Join us for a brand new Tiny Tale, featuring storytelling, movement, mime, props and percussion. For children aged 6 months – 2 years.
Sun 28th July
2:00pm
£6
2:00pm
£6
Merchant City Festival Tiny Tales at the Tron
Join us for a brand new Tall Tale, featuring storytelling, movement, mime, props and percussion. For children aged 6 months – 2 years.
Sun 28th July
3:30pm
£6
3:30pm
£6
Tiny Tales: Little Lost Teacup
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 31st July
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
August 2013
Tall Tales: Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Interactive stortelling session for 3 - 5 years.
Thu 1st August
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £25 for 5 wk block
Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off
Scottish Youth Theatre present The Scots Makar and SYT patron Liz Lochhead’s critically acclaimed play exploring the relationship between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I of England as part of their 37th Summer Festival.
Tue 6th August - Sat 10th August
7:30pm, 2:00pm
£10 (£6)
7:30pm, 2:00pm
£10 (£6)
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Dr Sketchy’s life models are burlesque stars, contortionists and sideshow freaks and their snappy poses are accompanied by live music interspersed with performances and competitions.
Wed 7th August - Sun 11th August
3:00pm
£7 (£5)
3:00pm
£7 (£5)
October 2013
Tiny Tales: Scaredy Cat
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 9th October
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tiny Tales: Dino the Lost Dinosaur
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 16th October
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tiny Tales: Adventurous Mouse
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 23rd October
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
Tiny Tales: The Chatty Red Ladybird
Interactive stortelling session for ages 6 months to 2 years.
Wed 30th October
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block
10:00am
£6 / £20 for 4 wk block