- Address The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9JW
- Web http://www.platform-online.co.uk/
- Email info@platform-online.co.uk
- Phone 0141 276 9670
- Phone 2 0141 276 9696
- Genres hosted Jazz, Folk, Traditional
- Venue Capacity 500-1000, 100-150
- Title Auditorium
- Space Capacity 180 seated 600 standing
- Number of performances per annum 0-50
- Number of full time employees 0-50
- Title Studio Theatre
- Space Capacity 120
- Number of performances per annum 0-50
- Number of full time employees 0-50
Platform is a theatre venue situated in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow in the striking Bridge building, which also encompasses a library, college and leisure centre. As well as regular art exhibition, drama and dance events, it runs a wide range of music related evening classes, workshops and activities under its Taking Part scheme. It works in collaboration with local organisations to deliver a regular and varied programme.
Innovative projects include The Incredible Swimming Choir, which is a performance for 0-4 year old and their parents in the adjoining swimming pool, and Flutter Echo, a music festival dedicated to young people. It has also played host to touring productions from Scottish Opera. The venue also recently launched a new music programme including an inaugral music festival: Eastern Promise. Bands and musicians who have recently performed include James Yorkston and the Athletes, The Phantom Band, The Bluebells, Rachel Grimes, Nils Frahm, King Creosote and Alasdair Roberts.
