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Welcome to The King's, Glasgow The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres. It opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. It is home to possibly the very best Christmas pantomime to be seen in the United Kingdom which over the years has featured the Scottish greats including Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Elaine C Smith and Gerard Kelly. The King's provides Glasgow's flourishing amateur groups with a high profile stage and was the location for the opening ceremony of Glasgow's European City of Culture events in 1990. Above all, it continues to pack in appreciative audiences performance after performance and throughout the year. On September 30 2002 Ambassador Theatre Group took on the management of the King's (Glasgow City Council remains the owner). The theatre continues to present first class musicals and pantomime alongside a wider range of drama, dance and comedy. Restoration 2008 - 2014 A major restoration project is now underway at the King's, which has been made possible thanks to a substantial initial grant from the building's owners, Glasgow City Council. £70,000 has also already been generated by the contribution of £1 from every King's ticket sold. The project would not be possible without the public's continued generosity and support. Over the next few years we will be working with Historic Scotland and Glasgow City Council to make changes that will bring the theatre up to the standards rightly expected by today's audiences. Initially we will focus on seat replacement, air conditioning and bars and toilets. We will carry out the work around our existing programme in order to continue to provide the best in musicals, ballet, opera and pantomime. The aim is for the King's to be restored in time for the 2014 Commonwealth Games so the King's can be enjoyed by the people of Glasgow and visitors alike. Disclaimer: |
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