A further £3.5 million has been awarded to Glasgow's Citizens Theatre by the Scottish Government to complete the final phase of a seven-year redevelopment, helping to secure the future of the landmark venue.

The grant will meet outstanding costs from the extensive refurbishment of the Gorbals building, the company's home since 1945, bringing total Scottish Government support for the project to £17.5 million.

The theatre reopened in August 2025 after seven years of modernisation of the historic venue, which first opened as Her Majesty's Theatre in 1878.

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson said: "As well as being the main producing theatre for audiences in the west of Scotland, Citizens Theatre is a significant national asset for the theatre sector, providing regular employment for around 120 staff across creative, technical, front of house and administrative roles.

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"This latest funding, covering the final costs of the seven-year refurbishment, takes total Scottish Government investment in the theatre’s development to £17.5 million, underlining our recognition of the Citizens’ importance for the Gorbals, for Glasgow, and the wider theatre sector."

Alison Newton, Chair of the Citizens Theatre Board said: "We are deeply grateful to the Scottish Government for this crucial funding that allows us to complete our building redevelopment project. With our funders support, we have delivered a transformed, accessible theatre building, deeply rooted in the many communities that it serves.

"Glasgow has welcomed us back with open arms – with more than 50,000 people through our doors since we reopened last year. Our funders have been steadfast in their commitment to the project and this final intervention by the Scottish Government was the last step in the journey.

"With an exciting season of work ahead, we will continue to deliver artistic excellence for and with our communities as part of Scotland’s rich and internationally renowned cultural offer."