The Long Drop – Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Scottish crime thriller will rope audiences into its twisted world

TO the uninitiated, “true crime fiction” might sound like a contradiction in terms. However, as Denise Mina’s acclaimed novel The Long Drop…

Theatre reviews: The Long Drop

Dominic Hill’s superbly dark and knowing production of The Long Drop captures a telling moment in Glasgow’s history, writes Joyce McMillan

The Long Drop Review

Glasgow, Citizens Theatre – until 20th June 2026 Reviewed by Marcus Richardson 5***** There is a rich tapestry of history in the West-Coast of Scotland, and Glasgow in particular. A dynamic mix of labourers, gangs, and faith, told as stories with a signature style of humour. ‘The Long Drop’, written as a book by Denise Mina, is a perfect example of a dark tale, but trough a weegie lens. Adapted to stage by Linda McLean, this play feels hard to …

REVIEW: The Long Drop

Reading Time: 2 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. ‘An electric performance of morality’ ‘The Long Drop’ is a psychological black comedy written by Linda McLean and directed by Dominic Hill, based around the 2017 book of the same name by Denise Mina. The play follows William Watt (Keith Fleming) as he comes to grips with the murder of his family, which he has been accused of, and attempts to uncover the truth with the …

The Long Drop – Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Writer: Denise Mina Adaptor: Linda McLean Director: Dominic Hill Directed by Dominic Hill, The Long Drop marks the final opening night of the Citizens Theatre’s highly anticipated reopening season. Linda McLean’s adaptation of Denise Mina’s novel drops us into 1957 Glasgow and wastes no time drawing us in. It’s a darkly funny play that keeps [...] The post The Long Drop – Citizens Theatre, Glasgow appeared first on The Reviews Hub.