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 - Sponsor A Seat
Plans have been underway since 2007 to restore the King’s to its former grandeur. As part of the restoration we have been working with Historic Scotland, architects Simpson & Brown and building owners Glasgow City Council to make changes that will bring the theatre up to the standard rightly expected by today’s audiences.
The King’s Theatre has already raised over £300,000 for the project by contributing £1 from each ticket sold since mid-2008. We are grateful to Glasgow City Council for making contributions to the project in 2008 and 2009.
Why not play your part and join us for every performance by sponsoring a seat?
Phase one of the restoration has been completed with the replacement of seats in the Stalls and Grand Circle areas with an authentic period design. Phase two will be the installation of air conditioning and plans are being drawn up for work in the Upper Circle and Gallery areas.
We are inviting you to be a part of the history of the King’s Theatre and support our fundraising by sponsoring a seat.
Each seat will carry an engraved plaque with a unique dedication to the person or event of your choice. Your donation will help us to transform the King’s for future generations of theatregoers.
This is the perfect way to give a unique gift, mark a special occasion, pay a tribute, make a dedication and support the King’s Theatre.
For more information on how to dedicate a seat please contact Susannah George, Development Manager on 0141 240 1300 or email susannahgeorge@theambassadors.com
Click here to view a time-lapse video of the restoration work from summer 2009
Click here to download a seat dedication form
Links to organisations that may be of interest:
The Theatres Trust www.theatrestrust.org.uk
Frank Matcham Society www.frankmatchamsociety.org.uk
Historic Scotland www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Simpson & Brown Architects www.simpsonandbrown.co.uk