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Glasgow's Theatre 118 abruptly shut down

11 Feb 2026

Eight months ago, we enthusiastically reported that Theatre 118 had opened in the heart of Glasgow. They have now abruptly lost their venue and are busily looking for somewhere that can accommodate them.

We received just 7 days' notice to quit

This is a devastating blow to the many who would have benefited from the theatre’s facilities and support, which the company quickly established as being highly accessible. They issued the following statement to clarify the situation and point out the impact they had already made:

“Unfortunately, due to the sudden loss of our space, Theatre 118 is now closed for rehearsals, workshops and performances. We received just 7 days’ notice to quit and clear out the space, which we managed to do thanks to the incredible efforts of 12 volunteers.

"In less than a year, Theatre 118 has supported over 400 artists, welcomed more than 1,500 audience members, and hosted over 50 public events, all supported by volunteers and a commitment to keep making theatre accessible for grassroots artists in Glasgow.

"We have secured storage for our equipment and are actively searching for a new home. Theatre 118 isn’t finished, we’re just between buildings.

"To every artist, volunteer, supporter and audience member who has been part of this journey so far: thank you. We are so proud of this community and grateful for all your contributions. We’ll see you soon.

"We’ll share updates as soon as we have them.”

Artistic director David Hewitson and the team are now committed to looking for a new location and promise to return as soon as possible with renewed enthusiasm and commitment to serving the artistic community and people of Glasgow.

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