King's Theatre, Glasgow

King's Theatre
King's Theatre in 2016
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LocationGlasgow, Scotland, UK
OwnerHoward & Wyndham Ltd (1904–1967)
Glasgow City Council (1967 – present)
DesignationCategory A listed
TypeProscenium
Capacity1,785 (4 levels)
Construction
Opened12 September 1904
Years active1904–present
ArchitectFrank Matcham
Website
Official Box Office

The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904. The theatre is primarily a receiving house for touring musicals, dance, comedy and circus-type performances. The theatre also provides a prominent stage for local amateur productions. The King's Theatre also stages an annual pantomime, produced by First Family Entertainment. The theatre is currently operated by ATG Entertainment, under a lease from Glasgow City Council who own the building.