KING’S THEATRE HONORARY PATRON BRIAN COX NARRATES THE FIRST LOOK AT ITS TRANSFORMATIVE REDEVELOPMENT

Capital Theatres has released a flythrough digital animation giving an artist’s impression of the redevelopment of the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh which started in earnest earlier this year after a crisis campaign brought the project back from the brink.

The flythrough is voiced by King’s Theatre Honorary Patron Brian Cox. The Succession star (the
series reaches its finale today in the UK) has been integral to the campaign to save the King’s.

The animation showcases some of the major improvements of this transformative project including:

A new street level café – the first step into what will be a thriving daytime community hub for Tollcross

Level entry from seat to street to stage with new lifts and wide staircases which will allow better access for audiences and artists, whatever their needs, for the first time in the building’s history

New bars and entertaining spaces will ease interval crowding and offer new hospitality opportunities

More comfortable seating in the upper circle

A new fully accessible double-height Creative Engagement Studio to inspire a life-long love of theatre across the generations

A state-of-the-art scenery fly system, de-raked stage and better orchestra pit will allow a broader range of productions to tour to the King’s

Improved sightlines and ventilation in the auditorium for a superb audience experience

The King’s precious history and heritage will be preserved and celebrated.

A huge fundraising campaign is allowing the King’s Theatre to survive. Thanks to the commitment from many donors, the Scottish Government, the City of Edinburgh Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Capital Theatres (the charity which manages the council-owned venue), the project is up and running. There is still £1.5m to raise to see the redevelopment through to its conclusion. You can learn more and donate at www.capitaltheatres.com/kings-future 

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Capital Theatres

Capital Theatres present world-class shows to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. 

In a normal year we stage over 700 performances each year, at the Festival Theatre (1,900 seats), the King’s Theatre (1,300 seats) and The Studio (155 seats) in a broad and inclusive programme featuring the very best in drama, dance, musical theatre, live music, comedy and pantomime. 

A registered Scottish charity (SC018605) and our theatres and our programme are supported by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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