This is the only place of it's kind in Kilmarnock so there are always some good choices from shows…read moreto bands to pantomimes. There is a cafe and bar for preshow refreshments or dinner, the staff are always friendly and the shows are always very good.

Great choice of shows and have been to a few private events…read more The building is lovely but also clean inside and reasonably priced. Also right in the town centre handy for everything else.

I love, love, love the Citz - as Nicola C says, it's a Glasgow institution and is probably the best…read moreplace to start your theatre-going-life if you've never been before. It's relaxed and welcoming and you don't need to get dressed up if that isn't your thing. I've been to the Citz a few times over the years - ages ago to see A Clockwork Orange, and on Friday to see Trainspotting. Buying tickets online is really easy, and if you're a local you can get 50p tickets which I think is such a brilliant idea. In the foyer there's a bar and seating so you can have a drink while you wait for the show to start - we decided to just have water but they have the usual bar selection you'd expect. And there's a bar upstairs. Inside the theatre is comfy and cosy - we were in the third row and had an amazing view of the stage (at points, almost *too* amazing). I don't want to give away much about Trainspotting aside from saying if you don't have tickets already, you really need to get them as it's an amazing stage production and the cast are truly brilliant. The building itself is worth a visit alone - they have tours which are worth booking onto as I learned so much and really appreciated the behind-the-scenes perspective. They also offer acting classes for kids and adults, and have a range of other ways of getting involved with the theatre. I'm definitely going to be visiting more often - I really enjoyed doing something a bit different for a night out and still can't stop thinking about how good Trainspotting was, days later!

I went for the first time to the Citizens theatre to see 1984…read more The place is absolutely lovely. The theatre itself is smaller than I had imagined, but very cosy and the seats comfortable. We were seated on the second row and had a perfect view, with a real full blown experience from being so close to the stage. The play was also fantastic: I will definitely go again!

The Gaiety is a joy of a theatre, both to spectate and perform in. It is so modern in the foyer,…read morebut the actual auditorium is gorgeous. There are a lot of original architectural features which have been beautifully restored. I was here for the National Festival of Youth Theatre last July which was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. It was an amazing opportunity to perform on a proper stage and not just in our local arts centre, school hall and barn theatre. The seats were some of the comfiest I've ever sat in at a theatre - I'm 6"2 and the legroom (in the stalls anyway) was great. The toilets aren't signposted very well and there are often queues, so try and avoid using them if possible. As you would expect for a theatre, snacks and drinks are pretty overpriced but there is a Spar and a Co-op not far away selling the same stuff for half the price. All the ushers and staff were so lovely which is nice to see. I felt for the people on the snack counters. Hundreds of teenagers on a sugar high queuing for Haribos and Coke isn't something I'd want to experience!

In it's hayday the Gaiety Theatre was the place to be and where everyone in the community would go…read more Sadly in recent times the Gaiety theatre is proving not as popular with the younger generation. It does still hold acts throughout the year and is sold out a few times but not as much as previous years. The busiest time however is christmas. Every year the gaiety will hold a panto from Nov through to January. This is a must if you are in the area as I go every year to the panto and i love it every time. Also the Gaiety threatre is proving popular with local dance school with holding thier annual dance shows there. The interiour however is a bit dated but thats the charm of the place. They also now have a cafe and a bar.It is a little bit expensive but the food is great

brilliant local theatre, with a variety of shows, from young children who put on fantastic musicals…read moretwice a year, to the regular panto at christmas time. It is run by volunteers and they make a great job of making everyone feel welcome. If you fancy a great night out look at their website and see what is coming on at Lochside Theatre

has a great cast and upcoming seasonread more

I spent a few hours here on Monday night with some friends, being taught how to play a couple of…read morecarsd games. The CCA is somewhere that i periodically hear people talking about, but I've never quite made it there myself. But I'm glad I have now. In many respects it reminds me of The Arches (RIP) - there's a reception / box office thing as you go in, then the actual bar is all exposed brickwork. The CCA is basically the space inbetween 2 buildings. So you have the original external sandstone walls becoming the internal walls of the CCA - i love this kind of use of space. The roof is one giant skylight, which makes this place really light and airy. We couldn't eat as the kitchen was closed for work to be done on it - but it has a reputation of doing really good food, so we'll be trying it out soon. It's fairly moderate/bordering on expensively priced - the beer we had was £4.50 a pint. They also do a table service when it's quiet. Overall I enjoyed our evening here and would like to go back on the weekend or for one of their events.

Ah, the CCA. Often forgotten but perhaps that makes it one of Glasgow's better-kept secrets. It's…read morean interesting space as it's difficult to put a stamp on. They run a number of different events and activities, making it difficult to recommend unless you have something specific to tell people to visit. The space itself is brilliant, very modern in the front with a bar and café/restaurant, and an additional bar upstairs that very much fits the art scene feel. In the middle is one of those exterior interiors, with outdoor walls and bannisters. If you enjoy any type of arts and culture from literature, art, and performance art, to music, give their website a glance over and see what interests you. They have so many projects and exhibitions it's difficult to keep up, but you can usually find something really wonderful. Last time I was there I saw some interesting work in digital media and photography. Even if you just fancy a coffee and a nibble, it's a great change from your typical coffee shop or gastropub. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.

This old building was designed by William Forrest Valentine in lovely Ballochmyle ashlar red…read moresandstone and replaced various smaller lodges throughout Kilmarnock. It was completed in 1926 and is found on the south side of the busy London Road between the Dick Institute and the Palace Theatre. The consecration of the new Masonic temple here took place on Saturday, 10th December, 1927. This is home to four lodges; the others who meet here are St Marnock number 109, St Andrew (126) and St Clements (202). I passed this today, as I do often, as it's on my way to the town but I knew almost nothing about it until I did some research!!

This is Glasgow University's resident theatre and as such has seen more than it's fair share of…read moretypical student theatre productions. During my first and second year at Glasgow uni, I opted to study theatre studies, I really wish I hadn't bothered. Most of the productions here are the typical student fair in that they try to use the "shock" factor of stripping off and simulating sex on stage, how original. G12 also stages professional productions and I remember going to see an apocolyptic piece here which had more phallus's than you could shake a stick at and I remember a Neanderthal character running through the audience with his 'what not' on show. If 2012 really is the apocalypse then if this piece of theatre is anything to go on, I'd advise that you wear sun glasses at all times as the way these luvvies were shaking it, they could have taken a few eyes out. The sound section is pretty good and I got the opportunity to do the sound for a few amateur productions at G12 during my 2nd year. I guess most productions here certainly aren't boring and you never know, you might see some new, fresh talent. However, most productions are predictable and rather abstract in that you have to look at the "deeper meaning" and find out what that particular piece of theatre meant for you, making it probably one of the most pretentious theatres in Glasgow.

As E-Bot has been studying theatre, I often find myself taking in a few student and the odd…read moreprofessional productions at the G12. I'll say one thing for it, it's never boring. Amongst others, I've seen a guy with a rubber phallus strapped to his head, and someone smear themselves in paint before jumping onto a massive white sheet of paper. Utter madness. Brilliant.

We went to see the new musical Wild Rose on its second night in The Lyceum Theatre. What a lovely…read moresurprise. The front is modern, it is lovely organised, but the real surprise is inside. This is a lovely little theatre and makes for an intimate performance but at the same time it looks marvellous. A very nice place to enjoy a great performance.

The lion king at Londons lyceum theatre is the best show in London right now I cried most of the…read moreway through it the actors dancers sets staging music just every aspect of the show is fantastic every body concerned with that show deserves an award the highest that can be given in the feild of theatre i hope it runs forever i will never see it again but the memory of that wonderful night will live in my heart forever thank you thank you thankyou to all concerned the best night of my life

The Old Fruitmarket is, without a doubt, in my top 5 favourite music venues…read more You'll find it hidden away within the City Halls venue, where it's been restored over the years to show the space in its original glory. Above the bar, wrought iron supports hold up an awesome balcony where you get a super view of the main stage. I've been to many gigs in here - it's the perfect intimate venue where there's also enough space to dance (not me obv!). There's always some great Celtic Connections events held here. Great place! Can't wait for my next gig here!

The Old Fruitmarket is a gorgeous venue in the heart of Merchant City, that you may not yet have…read morediscovered. I went here for a jazz concert, and the combination of the musical talent and the atmospheric surroundings was quite amazing. There were round tables scattered across the floor, in a jazz cafe style, which created a lovely ambiance that complemented the musical backdrop. The lighting was low and the walls were decorated with fairy lights, which was a charming touch to this beautiful big building. With its original wooden beams and cobbles, this place reeks of history and is a truly amazing venue for any occasion.