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Machinal

Mon 26 Oct

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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About This Event

Machinal will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow on 26 October 2026. This play, based on a true crime case from the 1920s, explores themes of isolation and societal pressure through the story of Helen Jones. Ticket prices range from £5 to £20.

‘How can that be? A great sin – a mortal sin – for which I must die and go to hell – but it made me free! One moment I was free!’ Helen Jones is lonely in her marriage and motherhood. Overwhelmed by society and the machinery of life, she commits a crime to escape it, ultimately leading to her downfall. Based on the 1920s true crime case of convicted murderer Ruth Snyder, sensationalised by the public press, Treadwell’s 1928 play explores one woman’s struggle to be heard amongst the noise of contemporary capitalist society.

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Frequently asked questions

Machinal takes place on Monday, 26 October 2026. The event runs until Friday, 30 October 2026.

Machinal is held at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow (100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3DB).

Tickets for Machinal are priced at £5 - £20. Live prices and availability are shown on rcs.ac.uk.

The forecast for Machinal is Light rain · high 15°C, low 9°. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Machinal can be booked via rcs.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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£5 - £20

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