His Majesty's Theatre

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For the Perth, Western Australia theatre of this name, see His Majesty's Theatre, Western Australia
For the London theatre sometimes known as His Majesty's, see Her Majesty's Theatre.
His Majesty's Theatre
Exterior of His Majesty's Theatre
Address
Rosemount Viaduct
City
Aberdeen
Country Scotland
Designation Grade A listed
Architect Frank Matcham
Owned by Aberdeen Performing Arts
Capacity 1,470 seated (now)
2,300 on four levels (1906)
Type Regional theatre
Opened 3 December 1906
Rebuilt 2003-5 LDN Architects
Previous names Aberdeen Playhouse
Current use Touring productions
www.hmtaberdeen.com
Coordinates: 57°08′53″N 2°06′18″W / 57.148, -2.1049

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen, is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland, seating over 1400. The theatre is sited on Rosemount Viaduct, opposite the City's Union Terrace Gardens. It was designed by Frank Matcham and opened in 1906. On its centenary, in 2006 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen was 'twinned' with His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, Western Australia.

After a lottery grant was awarded in 1999 the Theatre was the subject of an extension & refurbishment that brought it into the 21st century. The new glass fronted box office and Matcham's restaurant was designed by City Architect Trevor Smith, who also designed the multi-award winning Aberdeen Maritime Museum. The auditorium was completely refurbished and new seats were added. Backstage facilities were also upgraded, making His Majesty's one of the most desirable venues for patrons and performers alike.

The theatre is regularly visited by Scotland's national arts companies and hosts performances from other major companies and the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival.

The theatre is managed by Aberdeen Performing Arts which also runs The Music Hall and Aberdeen Box Office.

[edit] References

  • Guide to British Theatres 1750-1950, John Earl and Michael Sell pp. 2-3 (Theatres Trust, 2000) ISBN 0-7136-5688-3

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