Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow

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The Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery is a theatre of kinetic sculpture, where hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the humorous and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death. Its style has been described as "Heath Robinson meets Hieronymus Bosch". It is a collaboration between sculptor-mechanic Eduard Bersudsky, theatre director Tatyana Jakovskaya, and light and sound designer Sergey Jakovsky. The word "sharmanka" is Russian for hurdy-gurdy or barrel-organ. ()

Coordinates: 55°51'25"N, 4°14'48"W

Address

103 TrongateCity Centre (Merchant City)Glasgow G1 5HD United Kingdom

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+44 141 552 7080

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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Enoch Centre, The 13th Note, St Andrew's Cathedral, City Chambers.

~1310 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow
7 min walk • The St. Enoch Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail activity in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom. Opened in 1989, this shopping centre has cemented its position as a premier shopping destination in the city, attracting a diverse mix of shoppers and visitors...
~340 ftS
Nightlife
The 13th Note, Glasgow
2 min walk • The 13th Note is a cultural hub nestled in the heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and vegetarian cuisine. This unique venue, which has garnered a reputation as a cornerstone of the city's independent music scene, is a haven for...
~1370 ftSW
Restored 1816 Catholic church and artworks
St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew or Glasgow Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.
~1450 ftN
Architecture, Historical place
City Chambers, Glasgow
8 min walk • The City Chambers or Municipal Buildings in Glasgow, Scotland, has functioned as the headquarters of Glasgow City Council since 1996, and of preceding forms of municipal government in the city since 1889. It is located on the eastern side of the city's George Square. It is a Category A listed building.
~50 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow
1 min walk • The Britannia Music Hall in Trongate, Glasgow, Scotland is one of the oldest remaining music halls in Britain. It is located above an amusement arcade, at 113-117 Trongate. Built in 1857/58 by and for city builder Archibald Blair whose architects were Thomas Gildard and Robert H. M.
~1090 ftSE
Church
St Andrew's in the Square, Glasgow
6 min walk • St Andrew's in the Square is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, considered one of the finest classical churches in Scotland, and now Glasgow's Centre for Scottish Culture, promoting Scottish music, song and dance.
~250 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
2 min walk • The Tron Theatre is located at the corner of Trongate and Chisholm Street, in what was formerly the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and St Anne in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland. The Tron Steeple still stands adjacent to the theatre.
~770 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Glasgow City Halls, Glasgow
4 min walk • Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket is a concert hall and former market located on Candleriggs, in the Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland.
~1040 ftN
Church
The Ramshorn, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Ramshorn is a former church building located on Ingram Street in the Merchant City area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is home to SCILT, Scotland's National Centre for Languages and the Confucius Institute for Scotland's Schools, both centres within the University of Strathclyde.
~1170 ftSE
Church
St Andrew's-by-the-Green, Glasgow
6 min walk • St Andrew's-by-the-Green is an 18th-century category-A-listed former church in Glasgow, Scotland, and the first Episcopal church built in the city.
~70 ftNE
Street, Museum, Art gallery
Trongate, Glasgow
1 min walk • Trongate is one of the oldest streets in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Trongate begins at Glasgow Cross, where the steeple of the old Glasgow Tolbooth is situated, being the original centre of medieval Glasgow, and goes westward changing its name to Argyle Street at Glassford Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre open?

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 1 pm - 3 pm
Thursday 6:30 pm - 7 pm
Friday 1 pm - 3 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 3 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow (1 min walk), Britannia Music Hall, Glasgow (1 min walk), Trongate, Glasgow (1 min walk), Tron Theatre, Glasgow (2 min walk).

How to get to Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre:

Bus

Trongate / New Wynd • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)

Train

Argyle Street (4 min walk)
High Street (8 min walk)

Metro

St Enoch • Lines: Subway (9 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)