Scottish Music Hall & Variety Theatre Society
"The Glorious days of Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre".
An all Star Cast and Theatre staff singing "Auld Lang Syne"as they say Goodbye on the night of the Last show at the Glasgow Empire on Sunday March 31st 1963.
Founded Portobello 1979
Incorporating The Sir Harry Lauder Society
Hon. President: Ms Maureen Beattie OBE. Hon. Vice President: Mr Alasdair Gillies MBE
Patron: Lady Douglas of Selkirk.
Hon. Members: Ms Maureen Beattie: Ms Marie Donnelly: Mrs Sally Logan:
In Memory of Past Hon. Members: Mr Johnny Beattie MBE: Mrs Mary Lee Milroy: Mr Robert Bain: Mrs Betty Clarkson: Mr Joe Gordon: Mr Gordon Irving: Ms Anne Fields: Mr Ronnie Coburn M.B.E: Mrs Angela Logan: Mrs Myra Gilroy.
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SSTANLEY BAXTER
1926-2025
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We are deeply saddened by the news that Stanley Baxter has died.
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Stanley, thank you so much for all the joy, laughter and tears that you brought to millions over your long outstanding career.
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Scotland has lost a son, but one who will always be remembered and will never be forgotten.
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RIP Stanley.
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NEWS UPDATE
1 JANUARY 2026
UPDATED PAGE.- PAVILION THEATRE COLLECTION
This page has been updated with Pantomime Programmes. Please click the link below.
https://www.scottishmusichallsociety.com/pavilion-theatre-glasgow-collection-new
14 JULY 2025. NEW PAGE. The Annual Glasgow Lunch 2025 with Lifetime Achievement Awards presented to Allan Stewart and Grant Stott has been added to the site. Pease click the link below.
https://www.scottishmusichallsociety.com/annual-glasgow-lunch-2025
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