His Majesty's Theatre
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His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen
is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland
, seating more than 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, the theatre was "twinned" with His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, Western Australia
.
After a National Lottery
grant was awarded in 1999, the Theatre was the subject of a refurbishment and extension. The new glass-fronted box office, café and restaurant was designed by City Architect Trevor Smith, who also designed the award-winning Aberdeen Maritime Museum
. The auditorium was completely refurbished and new seats were installed. Backstage facilities were also upgraded.
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
, Aberdeen Box Office and the Lemon Tree.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, seating more than 1400. The theatre is sited on Rosemount Viaduct, opposite the city's Union Terrace Gardens
Union Terrace Gardens
Union Terrace Gardens is a public park and gardens, and important landmark situated on Union Terrace at the heart of Aberdeen, Scotland.- The gardens :The sunken gardens opened to the public in 1879, and cover approximately two and a half acres...
. It was designed by Frank Matcham
Frank Matcham
Frank Matcham was a famous English theatrical architect. He is buried in Highgate Cemetery.-Early career:...
and opened in 1906. On its centenary in 2006, the theatre was "twinned" with His Majesty's Theatre in Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
.
After a National Lottery
National Lottery (United Kingdom)
The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.It is operated by Camelot Group, to whom the licence was granted in 1994, 2001 and again in 2007. The lottery is regulated by the National Lottery Commission, and was established by the then...
grant was awarded in 1999, the Theatre was the subject of a refurbishment and extension. The new glass-fronted box office, café and restaurant was designed by City Architect Trevor Smith, who also designed the award-winning Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Aberdeen, Scotland.The museum is situated on the historic Shiprow in the heart of the city, near the harbour. It makes use of a range of buildings including a former church and Provost Ross' House, one of the oldest domestic buildings in the city.The...
. The auditorium was completely refurbished and new seats were installed. Backstage facilities were also upgraded.
The theatre is regularly visited by Scotland's national arts companies
Scotland's national arts companies
Scotland's national arts companies are directly funded by the Scottish Government. In Scottish performing arts circles, they are often referred to as "the Big Five".* Scottish Ballet* Scottish Opera* Royal Scottish National Orchestra...
and hosts performances from other major companies and the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Aberdeen International Youth Festival is a leading Festival of Youth Arts, and one of Scotland's major international cultural events.Every year Aberdeen International Youth Festival attracts over 1000 of the most talented young people in performing arts companies and music groups from across the...
.
The theatre is managed by Aberdeen Performing Arts
Aberdeen Performing Arts
Aberdeen Performing Arts is a company set up in 2005 to manage the running of His Majesty's Theatre, The Music Hall and Aberdeen Box office in Aberdeen, Scotland. The buildings are still owned by Aberdeen City Council. Since 2008, they now also manage The Lemon Tree after its brief closure....
which also runs The Music Hall
The Music Hall (Aberdeen)
The Music Hall is a concert hall in Aberdeen, Scotland, formerly the city's Assembly Rooms, located on Union Street in the city centre. It was designed by architect Archibald Simpson, costing £11,500 when it was originally constructed in 1822, opened to the public as a concert hall in 1859, and was...
, Aberdeen Box Office and the Lemon Tree.