ON THE VENUE & MISSION
“This follows in a tradition forged by the likes of A Play, a Pie and a Pint’s lunchtime theatre institution in that it works from the ground up … the resurrection of grassroots Scottish theatre might just start here. Hallelujah to that.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald (Reviewing Fools on a Hill)
“Inside, there is a creative oasis flourishing within a world of grey concrete and gleaming metal – and one colourful corner is home to Theatre 118, a groundbreaking grassroots company aiming to produce cutting-edge plays and open up opportunities for local talent.”
Broadway Baby, June 2025
“It is next to the famous mural of Billy Connolly created by John Byrne – which is apt as both titans of Caledonian culture would no doubt approve of its mission to create a hub of artistic activity in an environment of mutual support and co-operation.”
Broadway World, June 2025
“They are giving opportunities to emerging creatives that, in an increasingly dire economic climate for the arts, are much needed.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Student (Reviewing Martyr Theatre’s Ed & I)
ON PRODUCTION QUALITY
“Jack and the Privately Owned Beanstalk by Theatre 118 is everything a panto should be: wildly entertaining, fast-paced, ridiculous, outrageous, and most crucially ‘theatre for the people’ […] it’s certainly worth the affordable ticket price, and in doing so you will be supporting the important existence of Glasgow’s Theatre 118.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corr Blimey, December 2025 (Reviewing Jack and the Privately Owned Beanstalk)
“A vivid, funny portrait of ’90s Glasgow with heart and edges”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald (Reviewing The Big Day by Pure Class Theatre)
“Taps into the hormonal hunger of young women on the verge with a comic dynamism and an unfiltered frankness that could make a nun blush. Performed by Donovan in Georgia Nelson’s production for Theatre 118, Aoife is a guilt-ridden force of nature.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald (Reviewing What’s the Craic, God?)
“Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford’s production brings out the light and shade of Ryan’s monologue. She performs this with an off-kilter kookiness and dark edged wit that taps into the everyday absurdity of Alex’s situation while never losing sight of the life and death desperation at stake.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Herald (Reviewing Thank You for Calling, produced by Aila Swan)
“Theatre 118 have given a platform to local emerging theatre makers and here again what we get is though they are down at heel they are not lacking in ability […] All power to their elbow.”
Recommended Show, Fringe Review, December 2025 (Reviewing Jack and the Privately Owned Beanstalk)
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
“Glasgow’s liveliest DIY theatre company close their first year of operations… with a cheekily irreverent take on panto. Callum Latham and David Hewitson’s script becomes a love letter to the festive theatrical form that also manages to make some pithy comments on big city gentrification.”
The Herald, The 10 standout Scots theatre shows to end the year in style, 27 November 2025
“Martyr Theatre opens the month with Ed and I at Glasgow’s Theatre 118… The production marries the historical with the surreal in an ambitious ode to queer histories and fairytale.”
The Skinny, Scottish Theatre Highlights, 28 April 2025
“Theatre 118, a grassroots theatre company located in Glasgow’s 118 Osborne Street, has announced a new season of plays that are foregrounding quality and affordability. Called Play Of The Week, it promises a ‘fresh, original tale every week.'”
The List, June 2025
“Dumfriesshire theatre company, Fox and Hound, visit the Theatre 118 space in Glasgow, gifted to use up unoccupied office space, and run by companies who have championed new writing.”
Snack Mag, Five (plus one) Top Scottish Theatre Picks for November, 7 November 2025
“This is played out with diabolical vigour in Sara Robertson’s tightly wound production… an increasingly wild affair that finishes off Theatre 118’s debut season with a bang. As long as the landlord doesn’t sell up in the meantime, the company aim to be back for more in October.”
⭐⭐⭐ The Herald (Reviewing Morning Star)