ABTT Members are invited to a dedicated tour of One of Edinburgh’s most cherished cultural landmarks, the King’s Theatre Edinburgh

The King’s Theatre has been a landmark in the city of Edinburgh since 1906. For over 119 years, the King’s has held a special place in people’s hearts. 

The King’s was a marvel of Edwardian engineering and design. Built on the cantilever principle, it featured three tiers without a single supporting pillar obstructing the view. The interior was lavish: terrazzo flooring, polished marble staircases, alabaster walls, and finely carved mahogany doors. The main entrance, facing Leven Street, was flanked by ionic columns and crowned with a grand balcony and central arch. Decorative elements drew on the French Renaissance style, with figures symbolising music, art, tragedy, and comedy throughout.  

Inside, the stage was 65 feet wide and 55 feet deep, separated from the auditorium by a fireproof curtain. State-of-the-art for its time, the King’s also boasted modern fireproof dressing rooms and a hot-water, low-pressure heating system.  

The King’s closed for a major refurbishment in 2022 and was reopened at the start of August 2026, following the successful completion of vital redevelopment work that protects its historic character while modernising facilities for audiences, artists and the wider community.

This exclusive ABTT members tour will be hosted by John Robb Technical Director of the Capital Theatres Trust.

If you would like to attend the tour please sign up here, with your full name and email address.

Directions to the venue can be found here