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The Citizens Theatre Society’s annual Glasgow Secondary Schools’ drama competition.
This annual event sees students from eight schools perform no more than 15 minutes of a Shakespearean play, in front of an audience of the Citizens Theatre Society, students, teachers and guests.
Lower secondary classes (1st-3rd year) will compete on Wednesday and upper secondary classes (4th-6th year) on Thursday. A judging panel of professional theatre-makers, will award a Quaich of Words - our specially designed trophy - to winning schools.
Prize-giving occurs at the end of each day.
2012 Lower Secondary School Competitors
20 June 2012
2012 Upper Secondary School Competitors
21 June 2012
Annual Schools’ Shakespeare Competition
- 20-21 June 2012
Dates
See photos from the 2009 Competition and 2010 on Flickr.
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopComments
Robert McAulay ★★★★★
15th February 2010
Saw this fantasitic performance on Monday 16th February. Quite simply, the best two hours of theatre I've seen in a long long time. The cast are superb and Mr Lennon, in his own inimitable style, gets all the best lines. As a Glaswegian I'd like to keep Backbeat all to myself and the rest of the city, but this show deserves to be in London's West-end. My son is just discovering the Beatles and was totally enthralled by the production, the singing and the touching storyline. Do yourself a favour, and get along to the Citizen's to see Backbeat before it becomes 'bigger than Jesus Christ!' Robert Mcaulay, reporter, The Sun.
rosemary paton ★★★★★
15th February 2010
Cant wait to see the show,cant go until the last week, am a BIG fan of the fab four, and this sounds very exciting!!
Jim Watson ★★★★★
14th February 2010
What a great night. I'm a Beatles fan and would suggest this show to all music and theatre lovers. The music is raw, vibrant and gives the audience an inkling of what it must have been like in the early 1960s.
Ellie ★★★★★
14th February 2010
Really well produced piece of theatre, me and my parents absolutely loved it last night. I would love to go and see it again before they leave Glasgow. The music and acting was superb. And a special well done to the young man playing George Harrison! I thought he captured his character very well indeed. Excellent play - I haven't seen the film, but I'm not sure anything could top the stage version of this. 
Chris Holt ★★★★★
14th February 2010
Although it captured the energy and scene from the early Beatles years, the music was just not as tight as I'd anticipated. I understand that these guys are actors not musicians, but I think they would've benefited from more rehearsal time to really make them seem like a band. Lots of people will like this show - but being a musician, I won't be recommending it.
THIERRY SANCHEZ ★★★★★
14th February 2010
My wife and I flew from Brussels to see Backbeat on the 11th and 12th. First I want to address my compliments to the staff of the Citizens Theatre for their exceptional services and professionalism. Great fan of the movie, I have really enjoyed the show and I was amazed by all these Talents and their energy to perform. I wish them all the success they deserve and hope to see it next in the West End.... All the best Thierry Sanchez
Annie C ★★★★★
13th February 2010
The best piece of live theatre I've seen - and, being ages with the Beatles, I've seen plenty. All round brilliance, and amazing musical skills from this group of actors. I must see it again!
Gina ★★★★★
13th February 2010
This show was brilliant. My friend and I had a great time. It was really good to see a live band as opposed to people miming which is what we usually get these days. If I can get a ticket I'd go see it again. Go Backbeat!!
Marcus ★★★★★
12th February 2010
Saw the show on Tuesday night on 2nd row dead centre. Fantastic production & thought everyone did a great job & really think that could be a smash on the West End,about time for a Beatles play to do that & how about a production during Beatle Week in Liverpool. Fantastic acting & cannot believe that Isabella who played Astrid so well is not actually German, the characters of the Beatles was just about spot on also. Had a quick chat with Stephen Jeffreys after the show & trying to get the BBFC to review the show on thier web site & in magazine.
Yasmine ★★★★★
11th February 2010
absolutely amazing! would go see it again. acting and singin was brilliant
Amy ★★★★★
11th February 2010
Great show - excellent cast! All very talented and enthusiastic. We had a fabulous night! Well done to all involved.
Jenna ★★★★★
9th February 2010
Saw the show with 3 members of the family, they all loved it. The acting, singing, playing, technical stuff all worked really well. If this was on the West End it would be a smash hit. Well done to the Citizens and everyone involved. I will defo be back. It was fantastic. Young and old had a brilliant time. The acting and music were excellent. Well done all.
SG ★★★★★
9th February 2010
Just got back from seeing the show with my fiancee. We absolutely loved it! A brilliant production that has some amazing talent on show.
jaynec ★★★★★
9th February 2010
Break a Leg All, Candles are Lit, Buddha is Smiling, You will be Brilliant, Can't Wait to come and see Backbeat - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Pat Preston ★★★★★
8th February 2010
I was lucky enough to see last night's dress rehearsal. Astounding performance by all the cast Excellent Technical skills and stage management. Enjoyed the whole lot, in the words of the age FAB GROOVY and timeless talent. A celebration of times gone by and the talent of today.
Helen ★★★★★
2nd February 2010
Hi Tracey, There are still plenty of spaces available. Please call the Box Office directly to enquire about availability or make a booking.
@pri_mcfly ★★★★★
1st February 2010
woooooooooooow *-*
Tracey McFall ★★★★★
31st January 2010
is the summer school my fully booked. enquiring so that i can enrol my ten year old son. thanks tracey
Donella Stirling ★★★★★
31st January 2010
I saw "Cinderella" on the first night. I was so impressed that I invited my three grandchildren, who live in Edinburgh, specially through so that they too could see it. They were equally impressed. They just loved it. Well done!
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robin kerr ★★★★★
16th February 2010
outstanding!