Delivered with a flourish, a wink, and a very overstuffed satchel.
Glasgow’s beloved Tron Theatre has just dropped its Spring/Summer 2026 season, and trust me — my postie senses are tingling. Artistic Director Jemima Levick is rolling into her second year with a programme stuffed to the brim with quests. Literal quests. Emotional quests. Community quests. Climate-justice quests. Romantic quests. If there’s a journey to go on, the Tron is packing the snacks.
This brand-new season continues the theatre’s ongoing mission: reviving Scottish classics we haven’t seen in yonks, premiering contemporary gems, commissioning fresh-from-the-writer’s-desk plays, and keeping things proudly rooted in Scottish voices and communities while still holding hands with partners across the country. In short: they’re staying local while touring national — very efficient delivery route, if you ask me.
Below is everything heading your way… and yes, I’ve sorted it neatly so you don’t have to.
THE TRON THEATRE COMPANY: THREE BIG PLAYS, THREE VERY DIFFERENT QUESTS
1) The Trials – Dawn King
Main Stage: 6–14 March 2026 (Press Performance: 10 March)
Directed by Joanna Bowman
First out of the gate — and straight onto my imaginary “shows that might start a revolution” pile — is The Trials. Picture this: the air is literally unbreathable, the planet is wrecked, and a jury of 12 young people have finally had enough. Their task? Hold the adults accountable for the climate crisis. Justice… or revenge? Depends who’s on the jury.
It’s inventive, sharp, unexpectedly funny, and aimed squarely at how we live right now.
Director Joanna Bowman says she can’t wait to stage it, praising its life, imagination and the Tron’s appetite for theatricality. I suspect this one may also pop up on a few school trip itineraries as “civic duty with added drama.”
2) Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In
A co-production with National Theatre of Scotland
24 April – 9 May 2026 (Press Night: 28 April)
Written by Frances Poet | Directed by Jemima Levick
Next up, a true Scottish story with guts, grit and a soundtrack straight out of your mum’s favourite 80s mixtape.
Back in 1981, when the Lee Jeans factory in Greenock faced closure, a group of underestimated women said: “Absolutely not,” barricaded the doors, and staged a seven-month sit-in. A seven-month sit-in! I can barely sit still through a wet bus journey.
This production has been developed in conversation with some of the women who lived it, and after its Tron run, it’s heading off on a national tour to:
Aberdeen, Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Peebles, Mull, Inverness, Cumbernauld and Greenock.
Writer Frances Poet calls it a privilege to amplify the voices of women who discovered their own power at a time of economic crisis. Expect laughter, fight, solidarity — and probably some big perms.
3) My Romantic History – D.C. Jackson
5–13 June 2026 (Press Night: 9 June)
Directed by Johnny McKnight
Community Tour: 17–27 June
Finally, a rom-com… but one with emotional booby traps.
Tom and Amy get together accidentally (read: drunkenly) and then spend the rest of the play tripping over their complicated relationship histories. Fast, funny, and painfully relatable for anyone who once tried dating during the era of MSN Messenger.
Originally staged at the Fringe in 2010 — including a 2011 Tron-directed run by Jemima Levick — it’s back, and Johnny McKnight is buzzing. He calls it one of Scotland’s greatest rom-coms. I’ll take his word; Johnny’s taste rarely misses.
AND — as part of the Tron’s community mission — the show will tour community venues across Glasgow including: Knightswood, Barrowfield, Whiteinch, Barmulloch, Bridgeton, Pollok, Penilee, and a special performance at the Lodging House Mission.
IN TRONVERSATION WITH… RETURNS (AND THE FIRST GUEST IS A BELTER)
The sell-out chat series is back! First up in 2026 is the brilliant Jonathan Watson on 23 January 2026, hosted — naturally — by the Tron’s very own legend Johnny McKnight. Expect stories, laugh-out-loud memories, and possibly some accents. More guests will be revealed soon.
VISITING WORK: A PACKED MAIN AUDITORIUM LINE-UP
Celtic Connections
17–30 January 2026
Featuring: Chris Brain & Amy Hollinrake, Julie Fowlis & Duncan Chisholm, Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon, Grainne.
Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights
3 February 2026
A tour through operatic office politics. (Yes, really.)
Framework Theatre – Burnout: A Verbatim Play
6–7 February 2026
Exploring burnout in education, healthcare, activism and more.
The Events – Wonder Fools & Cumbernauld Theatre
19–21 February 2026
David Greig’s gripping story of trauma, survival and searching for answers — with a live community choir at every performance.
Medea – Bard in the Botanics / Raw Material
25–28 March 2026
A brutal, bloody retelling performed by Nicole Cooper in a new version by Kathy McKean.
Vanishing Point & Teater Katapult – What I’m Here For
1–4 April 2026
A hospital-set whirlwind exploring the consequences of a life-changing lie.
stillpoint – Baby Mash-up, what on Earth are you doing?
14–16 May 2026 (Press Night: 14 May)
A surreal, questioning dive into private myths, fractured realities and searching for new meaning.
CHANGING HOUSE PROGRAMME (STUDIO WORK)
Disaster Plan – Auntie Empire
12–14 February 2026
Bouffon comedy + satire + nationhood myths = chaos (in a good way).
stillpoint – David and the Hedgehog: Readings & Discussions
16 May 2026
A companion piece to Baby Mash-up, exploring writers who love breaking the rules.
CREATIVE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
As always, the Tron Creative and Community Engagement team are rolling out opportunities for Scotland’s freelancers, local schools, young people and communities. Workshops, projects and collaborations galore — all the stuff that keeps the cultural blood pumping.
BOOKING DETAILS (FOR THE ORGANISED AND THE EAGER)
The full Spring/Summer 2026 season goes on sale:
Wednesday 3 December at 11am
You can book:
- Online: Tron Theatre – Home Page
- Phone: 0141 552 4267
- In person: Tron Theatre Box Office
And yes, the full brochure is downloadable — perfect for anyone who likes a well-thumbed season guide on their coffee table.
And before I pop the kettle on, yes — my postal route did take me up to Scotland this week, but not by accident. When the Tron announces a new season, a girl with a satchel and a nose for good theatre knows exactly where she needs to be. After marching around Glasgow delivering gossip, flyers and the odd love letter that definitely wasn’t mine to read (I resisted… mostly), I’ll be finishing my round with a well-earned drink. Something small but sturdy, just enough to keep my legs walking and my spirits warm. If you see a postie with rosy cheeks and theatre brochures sticking out her bag, that’ll be me — raise a glass as I pass.