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  Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street


Opened in 1878 as Her Majesty's Theatre. Renamed Royal Princess Theatre in 1879. Originally shared a monumental facade consisting of pillars topped with statues with the adjacent Palace Theatre.
The Palace - and the frontage - were demolished in the 1970s, and the modern brick foyer constructed to replace it in 1989. Two balconies grace the original auditorium.
Listed Grade B. Seats 605.








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