Venue’s return after delays and soaring costs will usher in ‘exciting phase’ in Scottish theatre, says artistic director

The long-awaited reopening of the Citizens theatre in Glasgow will mark a turning point for Scottish drama in 2025, with new artistic leadership across venues, including the Hollywood star Alan Cumming at Pitlochry Festival theatre, and a renewed determination to champion work beyond London.

The Citizens will return to its historic Gorbals home after the first major refurbishment of the category B listed building since it began life as a working theatre in 1878.