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Mistero Buffo

By Franca Rame & Dario Fo

05 – 07 Feb 2026

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Mistero Buffo is a remarkable tale told brilliantly by Lawrence Boothman and directed by Ben Standish

A storyteller emerges from the darkness. He’s here to shed some light.

With razor sharp wit and virtuoso storytelling, Mistero Buffo dissects the brazen injustices at the core of our society and exposes those who perpetuate them for their own interests. It’s brilliantly entertaining and provocative.

The new Scots language translation by Joseph Farrell re-contextualises Dario Fo and Francesca Rame’s iconic show for a Scottish audience.

It’s funny. It’s political. You’ll have a good night out.

Part of the Vanishing Point Winter Residency
Vanishing Point has chosen this solo performance because it draws from storytelling as much as theatre, challenging differences between artistic forms as much as it exposes divisions in society. With Laurence Boothman’s extraordinary performance at its centre, Ben Standish’s inventive new production benefits from enhanced technical and design development, enabling the artists to expand their vision for the show and its future life.

Supporters and Theatre Pass priority booking
Wed 12 Nov, 10am

General booking
Wed 19 Nov, 10am

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

05 – 07 Feb 2026

60 minutes

£16.50

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees

Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.

Ticket offer
Buy
tickets for Alana Jackson: Last Orders and Mistero Buffo for £30

Age recommendation
12+

Event details

Page Navigation

Mistero Buffo is a remarkable tale told brilliantly by Lawrence Boothman and directed by Ben Standish

A storyteller emerges from the darkness. He’s here to shed some light.

With razor sharp wit and virtuoso storytelling, Mistero Buffo dissects the brazen injustices at the core of our society and exposes those who perpetuate them for their own interests. It’s brilliantly entertaining and provocative.

The new Scots language translation by Joseph Farrell re-contextualises Dario Fo and Francesca Rame’s iconic show for a Scottish audience.

It’s funny. It’s political. You’ll have a good night out.

Part of the Vanishing Point Winter Residency
Vanishing Point has chosen this solo performance because it draws from storytelling as much as theatre, challenging differences between artistic forms as much as it exposes divisions in society. With Laurence Boothman’s extraordinary performance at its centre, Ben Standish’s inventive new production benefits from enhanced technical and design development, enabling the artists to expand their vision for the show and its future life.

Supporters and Theatre Pass priority booking
Wed 12 Nov, 10am

General booking
Wed 19 Nov, 10am

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

05 – 07 Feb 2026

60 minutes

£16.50

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees

Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.

Ticket offer
Buy
tickets for Alana Jackson: Last Orders and Mistero Buffo for £30

Age recommendation
12+

Creative Team

By Franca Rame & Dario Fo
Translated by Joseph Farrell
Directed by Ben Standish

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Vanishing Point Winter Residency

Vanishing Point Winter Residency

Citizens Theatre

26 Jan - 08 Feb

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