Students find the Stage (Glasgow part)

Scotland's second city, although perhaps lesser known due to Edinburgh's famed theatre circuit and festival, also bellows a distinctive creative thunder in the theatre world. Starting with the Grand Dame of theatre royalty in town, Glasgow's Theatre Royal was first lovingly erected in 1867 and then rebuilt after two fires near the end of that century. With a proud entertainment history it has a dated charm that seems to breathe fantastic tales from the intricately designed walls as you take your seats. Now home to Scotland's resident companies, including Scottish Opera and the dynamic Scottish Ballet, expect to see a variety of drama, dance, opera and musical theatre. Look out for the British Stage Premiere of the classic romantic novel 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', set to open early this month.

The King's Theatre also has a wonderfully rich history and bags of character, and is most famous for the locally renowned pantomimes that are said to be some of the best in Britain. Having just hosted another production of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', mid-September will have the award winning musical 'Guys and Dolls on the bill.

The Citizens Theatre, given its name in honour of the people of Glasgow, has become a cultural beacon on a national level, and showcases British and European classics alongside new plays by the up and coming. The Glasgow Royal concert Hall is a landmark theatre sat at the top of Buchanan Street, surveying the retail Mecca below. It falls into the posh end of the theatre spectrum on offer in Glasgow and often hosts a classical menu of silver quality including a wide variety of orchestral events alongside world music and popular entertainment.

The Tramway boasts its status as a leading venue for contemporary visual and performing arts in Europe. The architecture of this unique space (once a tram shed that later became the cities main train terminus, depot and factory) has built its reputation on continually showcasing stunning performance and visual art productions that strive to fill this impressive converted space. Situated in Glasgow's Merchant City, the Tron Theatre presents a range of home grown shows, alongside visiting work from Scotland, the UK and beyond. Join them from August to December for their twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations as they showcase a program littered with inspiring theatrical productions.

Finally, The Arches Theatre continues to be defined as the creative soul of Glasgow. The cavernous space beneath the hallowed arches, with the trains from Central Station rattling overhead, continually challenges with experimental and exploratory theatre staged in the belly of the city. It provides the ideal creative free space to enjoy the pleasures of contemporary theatre. The upcoming Arches LIVE!, running from September 21 to 30, offers students a chance to catch 11 shows over the two week period for only £16. It promises to showcase a range of exciting new devised works, performance art pieces and new writing from emergent and established talent, offering yet another fantastic taste from the diverse theatre menu on offer in Glasgow.