Tron Theatre

63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
Tickets: 0141 552 4267


Centrally situated in Glasgow's Merchant City area, The Tron is a popular venue for theatrical and performing arts. It is easily recognizable, featuring one of Glasgow's finest and most familiar medieval landmarks, the 16th Century Tron Church Steeple, just a few minutes from Glasgow Cross.

An extensive refurbishment in 1999 has added stylish and contemporary new spaces within this aesthetically pleasing collection of historical buildings. Hosting a selection of conference, meeting facilities and entertainment spaces, the Tron Theatre is the perfect venue to hold corporate events and private functions.

The Tron has established itself as a leading venue for both new writing and productions of classic texts, showcasing some of the best Scottish talent. The Tron Theatre Company was established in 1979, going fully public in 1989 , and has produced such renowned artists as Alan Cumming, Forbes Masson, Peter Mullan, Craig Ferguson and Siobhan Redmond .

In recent years, the Tron has produced David Greig's San Diego for the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2003 and collaborated the following year to produce Anthony Neilson's The Wonderful World of Dissocia, with The Theatre Royal Plymouth. This highly acclaimed production successfully won 5 out of 10 awards in the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland in 2005.

The Tron also receives small-scale stage productions and plays host to Glasgow's many festivals including Celtic connections, Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, New Territories and Glasgay!