The Lyceum Theatre opened in 1897 in Govan Road. It was owned by Richard Waldon. It staged variety shows, operas and pantomimes. With a capacity of 3,000 (700 standing) the theatre proved difficult to fill and, in 1929, it became the Lyceum Cinema.

This postcard shows the buildings on Greendyke Street at the corner of Saltmarket c 1902. From 1834 until 1877 Mumford's Theatre (better known as Mumford's Geggie) occupied the wooden building that became John Cornin's new and second-hand clothing store.

The Metropole, opened as the Scotia Music Hall in 1862. It stood in Stockwell St until it was destroyed by fire in 1961. Stan Laurel began his entertainment career here helping his father (Arthur Jefferson, Manager) collect tickets in the early 1900s.

The Empire reopened after refurbishment in 1931 which had included an extension to the corner of Renfield St. It continued to go from strength to strength welcoming acts like Morecambe and Wise and Max Bygraves.

The Glasgow Empire began life as the Gaiety Theatre in 1874. It played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment: Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra and Abbot & Costello. It closed its doors in 1963 and subsequently demolished.

The Theatre Royal, Dunlop Street. Opened in 1782 and initially thrived. The opening of another Theatre Royal in Queen St saw a drastic decline in audiences. It suffered fires in 1840 & 1849 and was demolished to make way for St Enoch Station.