I made my first visit to the Panoptican just a couple of weeks ago (shame on me for not going sooner!) and it was an absolute delight!
I spent my Saturday morning watching the Music Hall show which was full of very talented folk performing old-fashioned music hall variety of all sorts. It's a really great wee place, so full of character and history and everyone involved in the show was friendly and welcoming.
The show was free - but you are asked to give a donation at the end, which I was more than happy to do! There was also a raffle.
I would totally encorage everyone to go along to anything that's on at the Panoptican and support it!
There's also a couple of charity shops for it in the Merchant City (on High Street - I pass them on my way to work as they're just around the corner from the City Halls).
And if that hasn't convinced you, here's some videos!
Jenny Jin & Champagne Charlie - Britannia Panoptican (if you happen to catch these two, watch out for that scamp Charlie - he copped a feel when I was chatting to him and Jenny Jin after the show!)
Britannia Panoptican Music Hall Finale