The Pavilion Theatre
The Pavilion Theatre
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elaine838
Sheffield, United Kingdom5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
A beautiful theatre with good views.
The staff were very friendly and helpful especially as my mum was in a wheelchair.
The choice of flavour of ice cream was very good, it made a nice change to just having vanilla available.
Love how you were encouraged to take photos at the finale and upload them with a prize for the best one.
I really enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again.
The staff were very friendly and helpful especially as my mum was in a wheelchair.
The choice of flavour of ice cream was very good, it made a nice change to just having vanilla available.
Love how you were encouraged to take photos at the finale and upload them with a prize for the best one.
I really enjoyed our visit and look forward to visiting again.
Written 4 March 2024
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Odyssey565536
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Friends
Last nights Adult Panto was shocking, avoid, avoid, avoid. Don’t waste your time or money, only three actors, the script was terrible, nothing spent on stage props, with one of the main jokes being that the stage door was locked when it should have been open. The swearing was over the top, the suggestive behaviour / statements were awful and embarrassing. Refunds should be sent to avoid the Pavilion being tarred by this act.
Written 23 February 2024
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Sandra A
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Feb 2024 • Friends
Took a friend to see above for her birthday.Performance was marred by constant barrage of comments (some quite unsavoury) & shouting out from member/members of audience.There were 4 attendants on duty who did nothing to stop constant interruptions especially when narrator was on.
Written 22 February 2024
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Alan C
Paisley, UK138 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Wee went to the rocky horror show at the pavilion theatre few weeks ago now was great night staff wonderful show usual fantastic only down side trying get to the gents/ ladies toilets know there is not much they can do just wee thumbs up get to toilet real quick interval
Written 18 February 2024
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Emerlist
Edinburgh, UK103 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is the nicest theatre we have ever visited. It’s almost worth going to see the decor.
Comfortable seating. Good viewing. Pleasant staff.
And the cheapest ice cream we have ever experienced - just over half the price of the Playhouse in Edinburgh.
And the show was good too (Beyond the Barricades).
Comfortable seating. Good viewing. Pleasant staff.
And the cheapest ice cream we have ever experienced - just over half the price of the Playhouse in Edinburgh.
And the show was good too (Beyond the Barricades).
Written 13 February 2024
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Andy L
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Friday 26th January 2024
Eddi Reader – The Pavillion Theatre, Glasgow
Eddi Reader, 64, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for her work as the lead vocalist of the folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction. This was a solo gig, and contemporaneous with the Celtic Connections festival. Eddi treated us to long introductions to each song, delivered in broad Glaswegian vernacular. Being English born I didn’t catch most of it, but it seemed to involve headbutting a fair bit. But us foreigners singled out. It turns out Eddi has met many nice English people. So that’s OK then. And then then there was the politics. Our Eddi doesn’t much like Nigel, Donald or Boris but evidently Nicola is great. We are all entitled to our views, but I didn’t buy a ticket to hear hers. The music was anonymous, dull stuff and hard to engage with. But in fairness to Eddi the bulk of the crowd seemed very happy with the patter. This was the less pleasant bit of Glasgow talking to itself. I shall not be intruding again but all was not lost. The support act, Robin Adams, was thoughtful, melodic and able to engage the emotions. One to check out.
Eddi Reader – The Pavillion Theatre, Glasgow
Eddi Reader, 64, is a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for her work as the lead vocalist of the folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction. This was a solo gig, and contemporaneous with the Celtic Connections festival. Eddi treated us to long introductions to each song, delivered in broad Glaswegian vernacular. Being English born I didn’t catch most of it, but it seemed to involve headbutting a fair bit. But us foreigners singled out. It turns out Eddi has met many nice English people. So that’s OK then. And then then there was the politics. Our Eddi doesn’t much like Nigel, Donald or Boris but evidently Nicola is great. We are all entitled to our views, but I didn’t buy a ticket to hear hers. The music was anonymous, dull stuff and hard to engage with. But in fairness to Eddi the bulk of the crowd seemed very happy with the patter. This was the less pleasant bit of Glasgow talking to itself. I shall not be intruding again but all was not lost. The support act, Robin Adams, was thoughtful, melodic and able to engage the emotions. One to check out.
Written 27 January 2024
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Dougie. J.
5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Tommy Emmanuel and Molly Tuttle were outstanding. What a pity they had to play in a freezing cold theatre. I am due back at the Pavillion next Friday for Eddi Reader. In two minds whether to go. If the heating isn’t sorted out, I would advise anyone going to wear their winter woolies and take a thermos flask.
Not a good look for Glasgow in attracting world class musicians. All credit to them for putting on a fantastic show. They both mentioned how cold it was several times, as did I with the staff, to no avail.
Not a good look for Glasgow in attracting world class musicians. All credit to them for putting on a fantastic show. They both mentioned how cold it was several times, as did I with the staff, to no avail.
Written 20 January 2024
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martyn352
Port Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Went to see Tommy Emmanuel and Molly Tuttle. Cost £70 for two tickets. Have never sat in a colder venue in my life. Warmer outside. Pavillion has gone to the dogs thinking they can host 1300 people and two world class guitarists in a freezing cold theatre. Huge credit to the musicians - if it was me I wouldn’t have gone on. They were clearly struggling with the temperature at times. Shame on the pavilion. Won’t be back. If you can’t run the theatre properly don’t run it at all.
Written 20 January 2024
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brian m
Glasgow, UK9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
When to see taylor mania the show was excellent
But the place was freezing price of three tickets drinks etc
And the place couldn't be heated slightly I appreciate its a big theatre but it was like the concert was outside
But the place was freezing price of three tickets drinks etc
And the place couldn't be heated slightly I appreciate its a big theatre but it was like the concert was outside
Written 19 January 2024
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Maureen B
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
went to panto it was great bar prices a bit steep for bottle of beer but i suppose thats to be expected in the theatre nice and warm
Written 21 December 2023
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How many people can sit in box seats
John Ithell
Dunfermline, UK150 contributions
Hi not been in a box but think about 6 people.
David Coyle
Chapelhall, UK59 contributions
Hi guys going here next Wednesday can anyone tell me if you can take drink to your seat and prices thanks
lindyScotland
Glasgow, UK35 contributions
You can take bottles of soft drink if you bring them with you if you buy at the bar you have to finish it before you take your seats. Prices depends on the show.
I believe there is no lift in theatre. What help is available for patrons with breathing problems on climbing stairs.
davhun57
Glasgow, UK70 contributions
Just returned from the Pavilion. There is no help for patrons with any mobility or disability you are left to fend for yourself as I have found to my cost. Seats are very uncomfortable, cramped, sagging providing little or no support. Difficult to enjoy any performance given these unsafe conditions
alan a
Kilmarnock, UK129 contributions
Is the circle ok for people with trouble with heights
lewis107
East Kilbride, UK182 contributions
Not great to be honest especially as seat backs in row in front appears low when you're moving along your row and you can therefore feel quite insecure when standing. Someone worried about heights would be better off in the stalls.
Stephanie M
Greenock, UK4 contributions
Can you bring your own juice and crisps?
Christine D
Kilwinning, UK67 contributions
No problem at all. We did and no one checked bags, etc.
Maureen C
Glasgow, UK3 contributions
Do you have disability amenities
lmao!
They have disabled toilets on ground floor
Is there room for a childs buggie it folds flat
614tinkerbell1977
Scotland, UK10 contributions
Hi it would all depend on where you were seated I don't think you would get it in the rows as people would be expecting to get in and out hope this helps
brianm0249
217 contributions
Is the balcony views bad ? Thats all they have left front row of the balcony for the panto
Took them anyway hope its great
lmao!
Excellent seats everywhere! you will have a great time. Also I usually take my own sweets but I always buy the ice cream. Considering it's the theatre I think £1.99 for the tub is a great price and it's home made ... fabulous ice cream. I would recommend. (oh no I wouldn't....oh yes I would)
have a fabulous time!!
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