CATHY Returns!

News 12 Nov 2026

Elaine C. Smith gives her most memorable performance

The Telegraph

Elaine C. Smith returns in triumph! The sensational smash hit comedy hailed at the Edinburgh Festival comes home to Glasgow with the original all-Glaswegian cast.

Eilidh Loan’s first play, Moorcroft was a sensation when it opened to critical acclaim when she directed it at the Tron in Glasgow.

Cathy is a new comedy that earned over 100 stars from the critics. Eilidh was inspired by her grandmother, and how she dealt with the grief in her unique way after losing her husband. Cathy, Eilidh’s grandmother born and raised in Renfrew insisted that Elaine C. Smith must play her and so she is.

Now, Cathy will be playing at the Citizens Theatre as part of the Glasgow Comedy Festival from 11-27 March.

Elaine C Smith steals the show

The Times

This sold-out play tackles grief with warmth and humour and an extraordinary amount of heart

The Herald

A tour de force performance from Scottish legend Elaine C. Smith

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