Edinburgh's King's Theatre has reopened its doors following a comprehensive £41 million refurbishment that lasted nearly four years. The 120-year-old venue now features improved accessibility, including 10 wheelchair spaces and an accessible dressing room.
The theatre's technical infrastructure has undergone significant upgrades. The fly tower has been extended by 4.5 meters (14.8 ft) to better accommodate complex touring productions, and the previously raked stage has been replaced with a level surface. Hospitality capacity has also been expanded, increasing from 200 to 405 people.
Additional improvements include the conversion of the former box office into a café and the creation of a new creative engagement studio within the building. The theatre welcomed its first members of the public, including nine-year-old Isla and seven-year-old Ewan from Tollcross Primary School, alongside 104-year-old lifelong visitor Charlotte Fabian. Capital Theatres chief executive Fiona Gibson was present to greet them.