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Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is the oldest surviving music hall in the world. Built in 1857 by Thomas Gildard and HM McFarlane, it has hosted some of the biggest names on the Music hall circuit. In 1906 Stan Laurel made his first stage appearance there on amateur night. In that same year A E Pickard bought the building and changed its name to the Panopticon. He also undertook some major works, installing a freak show, a roof top carnival and a waxworks. He also excavated the basement and installed an indoor zoo. The Panopticon was one of the first buildings in Glasgow become powered by electricity and one of the first cinemas in Scotland. It closed in 1938 when it was sold to a tailors and converted to a workshop. It is currently being conserved by a trust who regularly perform traditional shows in the auditorium. It is now protected as a category A listed building.

What's On @ Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

Adult Panto: Loose Maw Goose - 10 Years Of Panto At The Panopticon
Celebrating 10 years of panto at The Panopticon and 10 years of Auntie Effie as our Dame!!! Maw Goose was once the shining star of Panoptica but now the Twink has left her twinkle . With the help of her family and chosen band of dilapidated performers, will she eventually become the beauty she once was, will she be able to save her struggling venue, or will this prove to be Auntie Effie's Goose-song? Find out Christmas 2026.
A bunch of Jessies : DONT GET MAD GET EVERYTHING
At the funeral of Cynthia Swann , the beloved and recently divorced socialite , Annie , Brenda and Eliose rekindle their college friendship to seek revenge on their own cheating husbands . In this hilarious drag parody of the 1996 film The first wives club they will sing dance laugh and cry whilst discovering the true meaning of friendship and that when it comes to divorce you DONT GET MAD , GET EVERYTHING . Full casting to be Announced Doors open : 7pm Show starts : 7:30pm
Howling at the Moon - The Buck Moon: Stuck in a Rut
Hello, you beautiful disasters. This is Victoria Rose, the girl who's already confessed on stage to forwarding 53 voice notes of a ghost's dirty talk straight back to him and turning my WhatsApp into a personal wank archive. I’ve been writing an absolute filth-fest of a comedy set the last few months. You weren't supposed to see the drafts (because they were private scribbles) which are the backbone: sexting struggles with tits that won't frame, why guys dodge a straight "no" like it's toxic, manifesting my soulmate with creepy AI videos, the cunt pics I should really have added to OnlyFans and an abundance of even more feral gold. It’s an hour, that's mostly brand-new, for the stage. Now picture those stories with live psychic readings from Gemma Collins. This is a joint show with the psychic who does not do bullshit. Think live readings where she's tapping into the room's energies, dishing out magic like an unsolicited dick pic. My comedy keeps it loose and rude, while Gemma’s readings increase the stakes to "Oh fuck, is that about me?" This live mix of brutal comedy and real-time psychic work changes with the crowd - and the moon. We've cultivated an electric atmosphere where the buzz of strangers losing their shit together results in gut-laughs one second and stunned silence the next. Word gets around. It sells out quicker than a Northern Irish hypnotist saying "three... two... one." Grab tickets before you're left howling at your own screen while the rest of us are losing our shit in style.
The Cult of Astaroth

The Cult of Astaroth

17 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026

Brothers! Sisters! Siblings All! Rejoice for The Grand Duke of Hell, Lord Astaroth, welcomes you to his Brotherhood. Visit the esoteric realm of an ancient demonic cult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce: Paranormal Illusionist. Take part in a dark magick initiation ritual, and learn the secrets of the teachings of Astaroth. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Praise Astaroth! Bonus show: Before the main show begins, there will be a performance of The Discoverie of Witchcraft, a magic show looking at the world of witches and the occult. Two shows for the price of one! Programme included with admission.
Drawing Behind the Curtain!

Drawing Behind the Curtain!

10 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Workshops: Wednesday 10th June 2026, 10:30am 12:30pm Friday 12th June 2026, 10:30am 12:30pm Monday 15th June 2026, 10:30am 12:30pm Friday 19th June 2026, 10:30am 12:30pm Drawing at the Britannia Panopticon: Fully tutored 2-hour Drawing Class, 12 -16 participants Enter the atmosphere of a bygone era in this Victorian themed drawing class designed to explore the human form through a focussed historical lens in the costume room backstage at the Music Hall. This structured but open session will help you develop your own language of mark making while exploring line, tone, shape and form. Suitable for all skill levels For ages 18 and over only Refreshments provided All materials supplied No phones/video recording devices are permitted during the session For info on accessibility and individual support requirements please [email protected] ALL WORKSHOPS AFFILIATED WITHMORAL INJURY EXHIBITION PROGRAMME Exhibition Opening Hours 10am-5pm Monday - Saturday, 5-20 June 2026, Free Admission Event Details Class Starts at 10:30am Finishes at 12:30pm Location The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, New Wynd (off Trongate) Glasgow, G1 5HD Price Ticket price incl. booking fee 20
Music Hall Montage!

Music Hall Montage!

16 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Explore the playful and inventive world of collage and mixed media in these fun experimental 2-hour workshops in the unique backstage setting of the Music Hall! Combine, disrupt and layer images, textures and colours to create something new and unexpected!
The Panopticon Gang - Music Hall Variety Show
Join us for our monthly summer fundraiser in Britannia Panopticon celebrating Music Hall old and new. Magic acts, singers, musicians, comedians and novelty acts - you never know what you will see next, just like in the good old days. Singing along is encouraged. This is a family friendly show for all generations. So come along and pay what you can. In addition to the show, there is a licensed bar, snacks and hot drinks available, displays, dressing up box, and lots to do at the Britannia Panopticon and well behaved dogs are welcome.
Moral Injury Art Exhibition

Moral Injury Art Exhibition

5 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Moral Injury is the first ever art exhibition to be held within the historic and accessible venue the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall. It will showcase new works by a group of Scottish based artists which explore the complex theme of Moral Injury through painting, sculpture and filmmaking. Moral Injury is a concept that captures the psychosocial consequences of involvement in and/or exposure to morally or ethically transgressive events. The group's shared disillusionment as citizens impotently witnessing the current seemingly insurmountable and intolerable humanitarian crises of our times provided the catalyst for this project. Participating artists: - Abbey Coats - Alex Mcneill - Alison Grabham - Aoife Mary Hogan - Bea Mcmillan - Bethan Roberts - Carly Morrison - Conor Browne - Greta Mcmillan - Iona Jones - Judith Bowers - Leah Mcdonald - Lita Murphy - Liz Mcneill - Louise Mcgunnigle - Margaret Anne Docherty - Michael Dudgeon - Murray Young - Namhara Byron Low A fun workshop programme taking inspiration from the Victorian era of the Music Hall will run during 6 days of the exhibition. Drawing Behind the Curtains! and Music Hall Montage! Workshops are bookable on Britannia Panopticon Events Listings Page.

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