Glasgow International Comedy Festival presents the Traverse Theatre production
Cathy
11 – 27 Mar 2027
Event details
Elaine C Smith returns in triumph! The sensational smash hit comedy hailed at the Edinburgh Festival comes home to Glasgow.
Eilidh Loan’s first play, Moorcroft was a sensation when it opened to critical acclaim when she directed it at the Tron in Glasgow. Cathy is her new comedy that earned over 100 stars from the critics.
Eilidh was inspired by her grandmother, and how she dealt with the grief in her unique way after losing her husband. Cathy, Eilidh’s grandmother born and raised in Renfrew insisted that Elaine C. Smith must play her and so she is
On sale
11am Thu 12 Nov
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
11 – 27 Mar 2027
£15.50 - £37.50
Age recommendation
12+
Content note
Contains strong language and themes of grief. This performance contains use of haze.
Concessions
Our Access Pass scheme will enable one free Essential Companion ticket with a standard full price ticket where required.
Fees
£2 from every ticket contributes to the running of the Citizens Theatre. Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction.
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Accessibility
Accessible Performances
Captioned
Sat 20 Mar, 2pm
Audio Described
Sat 27 Mar, 2pm
Auditorium Space
This show takes place in our Main Theatre.
We have 6 wheelchair user positions available in the stalls seating area. At Circle level, there is level access to Row C and 2 wheelchair user positions are available. At Upper Circle Level, there are 9 steps up and 4 steps down to the seating.
Hearing aid induction loops are available.
Venue Information
Level access is available from the street, through the Courtyard and into the Main Theatre. The Courtyard Lift provides access to each level of the auditorium, and the Close Lift provides access to the Circle level of the Main Theatre.
We have a small car park with four blue badge spaces within the car park.
Reviews
‘Elaine C Smith gives her most memorable performance’
The Telegraph
‘This sold-out play tackles grief with warmth and humour and an extraordinary amount of heart’
The Herald
‘Elaine C Smith steals the show’
The Times
‘A tour de force performance from Scottish legend Elaine C Smith’
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