The renovation of the Grade A listed King’s Theatre is progressing. The project is now more than half way to completion.
Most of the demolition is complete and many new features are taking shape. On the Tollcross skyline the extended fly tower is now visible with external rendering applied to match an existing elevation on Tarvit Street.
This extra 4.5 metres of height will create more space in which to “fly” more scenery in and out of the audience’s sight. This alone will ensure the King’s can accommodate more productions of a greater variety than it has in the past.
The King’s still requires more funding from the public and there is more information on how to donate here.
Honorary Patron Brian Cox has narrated the latest fly through video showing what will be different in the newly refurbished building. Bars will be redesigned and the Cruickshank Room will become part of the Dress Circle Bar. The actor takes viewers from the level entrance to the upper floors of the Old Lady of Leven Street – all fully accessible with a new lift.
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