King's Theatre, Glasgow
King's Theatre in 2016 | |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Owner | Howard & Wyndham Ltd (1904–1967) Glasgow City Council (1967–present) |
| Designation | Category A listed |
| Type | Proscenium |
| Capacity | 1,785 (4 levels) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 12 September 1904 |
| Years active | 1904–present |
| Architect | Frank Matcham |
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| Official Box Office | |
The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904. The theatre is primarily a receiving house for touring musicals, dance, comedy and circus-type performances. The theatre also provides a prominent stage for local amateur productions. The King's Theatre also stages an annual pantomime, produced by First Family Entertainment.
The theatre is currently operated by ATG Entertainment, under a lease from Glasgow City Council who own the building. It is widely regarded as "one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres" and has become known for its high quality production abilities. Additionally, the theatre has won numerous accolades since its original opening. Described by Historic Environment Scotland as "an important example of an Edwardian theatre", it was categorised as a Category A listed building in December 1970.