His Majesty'S Theatre

His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland, seating more than 1, 400. 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.
The venue was bought in 1933 by James F Donald, a local businessman, who refurbished the venue and introduced features such as external neon lighting, a cinema projector and a revolving stage – at its time, the only one in Scotland. Upon his death, James F Donald’s sons took over the management of His Majesty’s Theatre thus continuing the \"Donald Dynasty\" until it was bought by Aberdeen City Council in 1975. Through purchasing the venue, the Council allocated £3. 5 million to ensure the buildings survival. After 23 months of closure the theatre was reopened in 1982 by Prince Charles.
After a National Lottery grant was awarded in 1999, the theatre was the subject of a refurbishment and extension.

His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland, seating more than 1, 400. 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.
The venue was bought in 1933 by James F Donald, a local businessman, who refurbished the venue and introduced features such as external neon lighting, a cinema projector and a revolving stage – at its time, the only one in Scotland. Upon his death, James F Donald’s sons took over the management of His Majesty’s Theatre thus continuing the \"Donald Dynasty\" until it was bought by Aberdeen City Council in 1975. Through purchasing the venue, the Council allocated £3. 5 million to ensure the buildings survival. After 23 months of closure the theatre was reopened in 1982 by Prince Charles.
After a National Lottery grant was awarded in 1999, the theatre was the subject of a refurbishment and extension.