Pavilion Theatre

Doesn’t matter what you’re going to see, the pavilion is a great venue with fantastic history, much rather watch a show in here than the newer facilities like the cold hydro or the poor sounding armadillo
You feel a great sense of being a part of the show in this venue rather than just a numbered seat a million miles from the stage
This is also where the krankies first met… Who can argue with that!

This year’s Panto was absolutely brilliant, especially as Dean was back in ful voice, and boy what a voice. The whole cast were soooo good. Still on until 16^th January, go and see if possible.

So, it’s a tiny wee old Glasgow theatre. Kindova unremarkable as a venue — but good for more intimate gigs.
Like last week when I saw Avenue Q here (adult Sesame Street musical) — this was a great place to have that show. Somewhere larger like the Kings would have killed it.

This Theatre used to be great but now it only ever has comedy acts or drag acts in it or a panto at Chistmas
I used to go to this theatre most of the time but never go anymore
I always go to the Kings or Royal also in Glasgow

I spent a lot of time here as a child with my Gran who brought me to the Christmas pantomime every year, we saw Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin and many more. I once even got a packet of buttons when we went to see Mother Goose when the Goose threw chocolate into the audience. It was the highlight of my year — I was only five. I was also a huge fan of the people selling ice-​cream during the interval and I would always be first in the queue to get my hands on a choc-​ice.
The Pavilion has a long history which began way back in 1904 and is very much an iconic theatre in Glasgow.
As well as pantomimes they also have musicians and comedians performing here too. The Mighty Boosh did a set here in 2008 that a friend went to see and said it was amazing.
Inside it does look a bit ramshackle but it just adds to the character which it has stacks off and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Pavilion isn’t glamorous, nor is it trying to be, I don’t think it can really be compared to the other theatres in Glasgow as it’s just doing it’s own thing which it’s done for over 100 years, just as every theatre is generally designed for a specific audience and genre of theatre. You won’t get any deep, meaningful theatre here, it’s just a bit of fun with the pieces designed mainly for children or the feel good factor.
Definitely worth a visit if you’ve never been as it really is an experience.

The Pavilion Theatre is far from being the jewel in Glasgow’s theatre crown but it is a nice enough theatre none the less. The marble floors in the fayer are pretty ans the dark wooden banisters and carpeted stairs make the place feel cosy and quaint. The actual theatre itself is as visually pleasing as most of Glasgow’s other theatres. It is also worth taking into consideration that the Pavilion is Scotland’s only privately run and completely unsubsidised theatre.
I think the Pavilion’s main downfall is the calibre of shows it hosts. There are a lot of really tacky comic plays such as «The Bigot», «Battle of the Bulge» and «Bender in Benidorm». The panto’s are never as good as the ones at the king’s Theatre either. Past stand up comedy performances have included Freddie Star and Jim Davidson, enough said.
However I have to admit that it is not all bad and I have seen some great shows at the Pavilion such as Dylan Moran’s stand up and The Drifters in concert.

Oh dear, this does bring up some rather dubious memories. Mainly for seeing a Glasgow Iron Maiden tribute band. The band were surprisingly quite good (well, in parts) but it was one of those strange early dates with a rather dubious ex. During which, a small, ginger (I can say — because I am) rather nasty girl who he had been flirting with and stringing along for years popped up from behind at the interval. Needless to say, the following fifteen minutes were traumatic at best and I won’t say what they were in the worst case scenario…
Anyhoo, as Lisa points out some of the shows here are not exactly Shakespearean plays. Although, they do host a lot of productions including music, plays, shows and comedy so it is always having a look to see what’s on.
It is also very centrally located in Glasgow city centre which is always good for dinner and a few drinks before/​after your show. Additionally, transport to and from this venue is extremely accessible and, for the most part, reasonably inexpensive.
As for the Pavilion itself, it has a very homey, comfortable feel to it with plush (if rather old) red cushioned seats and big cold fittings and fixtures. But you’ve got to give them that one really, it’s all in the name of history and character. I presume.
Meanwhile, ticket prices are usually pretty decent from what I can remember and they serve up some yummy ice cream during the intervals.

A nice theatre just round the corner from The Kings Theatre.
Been here a few times for different events including pantomime and stand up comedy and always had a good night.
It’s got a lot of character and the staff are polite and helpful.
It’s not huge, but that’s an old trick to sell the place out! On topic, the seats are comfy enough which made a difference when I saw Dave Gorman in here last year as it was a good 3 hours long!
A good venue where ticket prices for events are noticable cheaper than some other similar theatres though it could of course just be a coincidence.

There’s something odd about a little old lady who dresses as a school boy, declaring he’s a «durrrty wee boyyy», and her big old husband dressed as a woman playing the school boy’s mother. Odd as it is, it can only be The Krankies in the Christmas panto at the Pavillion.
I love a visit to The Pavillion for the Christmas pantomime, with the best Scottish stars dressing up to poke fun at themselves, and provide laughs for all the family. Yes, it’s tacky, it’s cheesy and it’s all been done before, but it wouldn’t be a Glasgow Christmas without it.

The Pavillion does a massive variety of shows from traditional theatre to stand up gigs and magic shows, but for me it will always be the venue for a good old fashioned panto, complete with former z list celebrity trying to keep up with the mortgage payments, and non-​stop smutty innuendo.
It’s got a buzzing and very Glaswegian atmosphere, and loads of character even if it does look a bit tatty these days.

If Glasgow is a city where the theatre is vibrant, The Pavilion remains unique. With a programme that includes stand up comedy, variety, psychic shows, an outrageous annual pantomime and any number of comedies about the city, it has more of a Glaswegian identity than any of the other theatres, and has a loyal, working class fan base.
The annual pantomime best captures The Pavilion’s atmosphere. Cheeky jokes, glamorous show girls, local celebrities and surreal stories battle with a wildly enthusiastic audience. The banter between the stalls and stage is hilarious: the references to the Gorbals might be lost on the outsider, but they usually hit their targets precisely.
When I picked up my tickets to last year’s pantomime, they were handed to me on the door with all the discreet aplomb of a spiv passing on stolen rations. Somehow, this adds to the excitement, a place where the audience are as much part of the show as the acts.

A Glasgow institution, the Pavillion is a lovely wee theatre. My early memories of the theatre are seeing Paul Daniels and some cheesy productions, but in recent years it has stepped up its programming and has a great selection of music and live comedy. Recent notable events are the Mighty Boosh live shows, and the brilliant Australian comedian Tim Minchin.
The Pavillion is a small-​but-​not-​small, if that makes any kind of sense. The seats are reasonable for an old theatre and the auditorium holds some 1600 people, but being narrower than The Kings and Theatre Royal, it has a certain intimacy that can usually only be found in small theatres. The Pavillion theatre and its annual pantomime (long live the Krankies!) are a big part of the Glasgow identity and visiting is a nostalgic experience and a vibrant new take on live theatre all rolled up into one.

The Pavillion has been in business for 105 years now, and just keeps going from strength to strength. The other night we went to see comedian Dave Gorman (who I highly recommend!) and the theatre was packed to its 1500 capacity.
It appeared that my (faux) fur coat was unnecessary, as everyone else just wore jeans and t-​shirts. Never mind.
Some of the fittings are showing their age a little, and the whole thing could do with a lick or ten of paint, but I suppose this all adds to the character. I suppose people will have been a lot skinnier 105 years ago, but I found the seats a bit cramped, and I’m not exactly a heavyweight.
At half-​time (or whatever) I got a Magnum off the wee lady, which I thought was pretty good. I was expecting the prices to be as ker-​ayzee as in the cinema.
I had a good time there, and it’s a nice theatre with some traditional theatre character.

the pavilion has great shows on year round always somthing funny on and the do 2 for 1 nights for most opening nights and things everytime i have been i have a great night very central and plenty of places to eat before or after and numbers of pubs nearby.

been here to see a few pantos over the years, typical old fashioned theatre, dark and rank but a pretty good atmosphere, seems quite small compared to the kings theatre and the stage doest look that big, bar is very small as is the gift shop, small stand selling icecream and sweets, they also sell the typical light up wands that are the norm at pantos, isnt as expensive as other theatres and parking can be a bit of a hit and miss, better to arrive early if your driving because you will need to search for a car park. always been dean park in panto when ive been and once youve heard his jokes be prepared to hear them every year lol

I love this theatre, it’s over 100 years old and has a lot of history and character. They host a really wide selection of shows including their traditional Christmas pantomime but also bands, comedy and plays. It’s quite a small and intimate venue with seating over 3 levels. They sell refreshments during the show for quite reasonable prices and they have a bar. They don’t let you drink alcohol back at your seat though (boo!).

I love the pavilion, its so quirky and old fashioned. Been to see comedy shows and musicals here and its been great for both. There is a bar which is open before shows and depending on the show there is ussually a merchandise store where you can buy a souviner! At the interval there are ushers selling ice creams and ice lollys. I’ve ben seated both near the front and also near the back and both had good views of the stage. I will be visiting here for 2 different shows in the next week so hopefully these will be as good as the others!