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The King's is where my husband and I met. At the time I worked in the Box Office, and he worked Front of House. Our paths would often cross as one shift ended and another began. What began as a friendship soon turned into excuses to visit each other, and as a flirtation grew over the ticket desk, our methods of communication grew increasingly creative. We took to hiding each other notes around the theatre. Silly anecdotes, poems, the odd annotated flyer or two - just wee treasures to bring a smile to the others' face at the start of a shift. Years later, we went on to write a play together, which was the last to be rehearsed in the theatre's attic before it closed for redevelopment. I still keep a box of those letters and we're about to celebrate our 10 year anniversary - the same year as the theatre re-opens. The King’s is such a special place. It has a way of encouraging mischief, of coaxing stories out of people when they least expect it. Ours just happens to be one of them, and I'm so glad it is.

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Good times at the King's

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Memories to cherish forever

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Duncan Hendry and the cast of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Photo by Douglas Robertson.

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At the dress rehearsal for the last Panto at the King's, Goldilocks, we got a photo with Chief Exec Duncan Hendry as it was also his last Panto as Chief Exec. As Duncan got on stage, Grant Stott led the cast in a cheer of "One Duncan Hendry! There's only one Duncan Hendry!" Duncan was a great boss and gone far too soon. I think about him all the time.

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Jane Gillespie remembers her mother Mary Rose, a dancer in the Half-Past Eight Variety Show at the King's

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Read more from The People's Archive: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/stories/mary-rose-a-variety-theatre-legacy/

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Jane Gillespie - Oral History Highlight (October)

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Too many memories to choose from!

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I have been part of the Front of House Team at the King's Theatre for 25 years and I can honestly say I love my job! And What I love most, is the people I work with, within the Front of House team!

The FOH team greet hundreds of faces, solve problems on the spot and keep everything running smoothly while making it look effortless. That kind of environment creates a bond that's hard to replicate anywhere else. The King's Theatre has brought many friendships together, sharing chats before house open, laughter after a long shift, or that shared relief when everything goes right. I have made best friends and long lasting friendships at the King's and I remember fondly those friendships that have been taken too soon. I look forward to the new friendships (whoever they are) that are yet to come.

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The other day, a colleague Silvie reflected on how the King's had a special capacity for inviting mischief. It's so true. Maybe it's something to do with the fact it felt like home and therefore people felt safe to be themselves and totally relax within its walls. Happily recall one such mischief-moment playing out at box office one day when a promo ticket had been left lying around. Cue this clandestine ticket-sketch!

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Theatres are spaces where people come together, share space, and time, and emotions. They are also safe spaces where our ideas and understanding of people change, connecting us with stories and people we perhaps had not considered before. This all feels so important right now! So my hope for the King's Theatre is for it to keep doing what it does best: bring people together and help us become a more tolerant, kind and happy society.

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Cannae wait to get back to the King's!

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BA Dance Class of 2014 - perform for the final time!

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BA Dance Class of 2014 - perform for the final time!

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I loved dancing on the King's Theatre stage, and had the opportunity to perform many times whilst I was a dancer in training at Performing Arts Studio Scotland. This particular memory was a special one as we were off to perform our 'Jazz' piece for the final time together.

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Annette McCann recalls being unable to bring Bruin the bear to the Panto

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Read more from The People's Archive: https://www.capitaltheatres.com/stories/spring-oral-history-highlights/

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Annette McCann - Winter Oral History Highlights

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The original counterweight flying system

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The original counterweight flying system

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Before we closed for the refurbishment we had the privilege of rigging and operating the original counterweight system. The “Transformation Drum” was housed in our old wooden fly tower grid. The drum was simply a large wooden cylinder sat centre of the grid and spanned up to downstage.

The concept of the drum was to hang scenic elements off it which were counterbalanced so that when you brought one set in the other set would fly out. All operated by one person.

It just so happened that our soon to retire head flyman was also a scenic artist and had been commissioned to create two cut cloth scenes. One of a spooky castle and one of a scary wood. A happy coincidence in that both sets of cloths were the exact same weight. As you see from the video it was great fun flying six bars at once with one rope. A section of the Transformation Drum is on permanent display on the backwall of The Kings backstage gantry.

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My first foray into stage was through the Edinburgh Gang show as a wee girl guide.

The mornings rehearsing in Tollcross PS and the excitement leading up to dress rehearsals was a feeling that never left me. I managed to be part of it all for three years.

The old lady of Leven Street is and was a beautiful building where joy and laughter filled every wall, curtain and seat.

I’m proud to say I’ve had the chance to see the Kings from the stage ❤️

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First came to the panto in 2006 with my boyfriend. 20 years on, we have been married 19 years and have 2 kids 17 and 13 and we have been every yr except during lockdown. 2012 was eventful, bought the tickets at the start of the year, found out we were expecting and my due date was the day of panto 15Dec2012. I was determined to go. Thankfully all the laughing didn't start labour 🤣 Can't believe this is our 20th year coming, proof how good the kings panto is!!

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From my very first visit to see Babes In The Wood (the 1974 panto) from way up in the gods, the King's Theatre has been a magical escape.

In both my personal and professional life so many memories have been made there; from interviewing actors in the old dressing rooms, to posing as Santa with Allan Stewart on the set of Dick Whittington to launch the very first King's Appeal, and making a guest appearance as Sir Not Appearing in Spamalot, all live vividly in my mind along with many more.

The King's is also where I first met comedy heroes such as Eric Sykes, Hinge & Brackett and Su Polland - two of whom became good friends.

Most importantly, however, The King's is a place where the laughter and love of family members now departed lingers on, making any visit to the Old Lady of Leven Street priceless.

My hope is that its redevelopment will allow it to do the same for generations to come, living up to its reputation as the people's theatre - a place for all.

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I was 2 or 3 years old so it must have been 1957/8. The show was 'Cinderella' and throughout, whenever the flowers at the front of the stage dropped, the children had to shout 'Buttons, Buttons, water your pansies'. My Grandma held me up so that Buttons- played by an Irish actor called Billy Stutt- would notice me. So began my love of panto.....

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I had the most wonderful time in two community productions, A View from the Bridge starring Michael Brandon and A Tale of Two Cities. Working alongside great acting professionals and appearing on the Kings Theatre stage with them was just magical. Will never forget the joy of also seeing my name on the cast list in the programme.

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It was wonderful appearing in two community productions, A View from the Bridge starring Michael Brandon and A Tale of Two Cities. Working alongside great actors and appearing on the same stage with them was just magical. Also the joy of seeing my name in the cast list in the programme was just something I will never forget.

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In 1983 I went to the panto with the man who later became my husband. I met his friends for the first time but the panto was a great icebreaker.

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Over 20years of panto great memories also other shows love the kings missed it so much

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I have happy memories of going to the Panto with my mum and dad every year as a child the highlight of

Our festive season. I hope many more generations of my family continue to enjoy going to the Kings as much as I did. So looking forward to returning to the kings.

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So I was dating Amanda online then long-distance as she was in Dublin and for Christmas I decided we needed a big date! So I booked a fancy hotel suite in the apex, a meal at bennetts and the panto at the Kings. She loved the panto shouting and laughing. We had so much fun that it became for us the annual tradition our big date was the panto. The food changed but we stayed together and she learned new words too! We even met Stott and Young in the City after where we got to slag Stott off for fun! I lost her on 4 May 2026 and those pantos are the best times we had oh yes we did..here's our photo

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I have very fond memories of playing my bagpipes on the King's Theatre stage at the age of 12. The 46th Salisbury Scout Pipe Band was playing in the Scout Gang Show, and we were there.

I loved the theatre, the stage, backstage, dressing rooms, even the stage door.. There was a real buzz about the place, and it made me really want to be an actor (something I had thought about from the age of 5 when I appeared in an advert for 'Moore's Lemonade'!!)

Sadly in 1976 the family moved south, and the dream nearly died.

However after a number of years in Manchester, where I acted in over 60+ plays, I moved back to Edinburgh and pursued the dream even more..

Amazingly, I am lucky enough to be involved in playing in a couple of short 'stories' all based on archives of the old King's, which will be performed site specifically around the theatre as part of a series of short tours.

I am really looking forward to being part of these 'shorts' and getting to see the inside the theatre again.. What a fantastic opportunity..

Regards

Paul

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I used to go every year with my Dad Lodge. The Dame one year was the wonderful Johnny Beattie. He came out with the list of all the groups in the audience. I was the old girl there just to help the wee ones to the toilet. He shouted the immortal line cheer if your from Lodge Waverley. And the only shout was me! The others had no idea. I was about 15. He looked at me with such a sad look and said poor soul is the only girl in that Lodge! She must be in the wrong place. Mortifying at the time but so special now.

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Taking Blackhall Brownies to the Gang Show for the first time. 2 amazing memories. 1. A dancer being dropped in her head by a Scout and Shouting - i hate Scouts they are useless. 2. A Brownie asking me what kind of ice cream is this. Me - Vanilla. Her - No is it organic or not!

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The Kings Theatre offered me one of my first professional contracts out of drama school, and what a way to kick it off than the winter season with the three amigos, Andy, Alan and Grant.

Even as a visiting production it was abundantly clear the family ethos at the Kings from Front of House to the technician's back stage. Flash forward five years and I have the privilege of being elected to represent the City Centre Ward and the Kings Theatre. It has been an absolute pleasure championing the refurbishment project to safeguard the peoples theatre for another hundred years.

The Lycra bat costume is perhaps one memory best left in the past! Here’s to The Kings! ❤️

Cllr. Finlay McFarlane

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Celebrating 20 years married this year - thanks to the King’s

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Celebrating 20 years married this year - thanks to the King’s

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My husband and I first met on the staircase at the King’s, during one of the daily staff briefings ahead of working front of house. As ushers we must’ve seen hundreds of shows, from The Crucible (the night we met) to The Singing Kettle and everything’s in between.

This year we celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and 28 years of being together. We both think really fondly of our time at the King’s, and can’t wait to have it back in action.

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I was three years old when Mum took me to see my first theatre performance - Rupert the Bear and Friends at the Kings. Then aged five, Mum and Dad took me and my little sister to see Rikki Fulton, Una McLean and Walter Carr in The Sleeping Beauty. My dear late Mum remembered me saying 'Mummy I want to do that when I grow up'. I was mesmerised.

We went to the Kings Panto every year until I was twelve. I also remember watching Bryan Murphy in The Merchant of Venice aged about eight.

The Kings ignited my passion for theatre. I was lucky to train at the RSAMD at eighteen, then worked backstage in Glasgow moving on to theatre programming and venues management.

I'll be eternally grateful to this beautiful grande dame for giving me that passion at an early age. Can't wait to see you again x

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The first time I saw Amélie the musical was at King's Theatre in 2019. It genuinely changed my life and I am so grateful for how it impacted me.

"After all there's more to life than we can see." 💚

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I was lucky enough to work with the maestro Stanley Baxter in Aladdin where I played the Grand Vizier and was asked to be his understudy again having been in Mother Goose with him in Sunderland the year before where I was his stage double and understudy. I also understudied the great Alan Curtis as Abanazr. The following year I repeated the role in Glasgow and again understudied both, returning to the Kings the next year when I played Draculstein, the green faced baddie in Jack and the Beanstalk with Jimmy Logan and Una McLean, again going with the show to Glasgow the following year.

TV doubling for Stanley followed and then his final panto Cinderella where I understudied both Ugly Sisters, Buttons AND the Baroness! Imagine my shock when the call came, Stanley is sick and you are on tonight...and the next few days!

It was such a thrill to step into the role, and Angus Lennie who played the other sister came to me at the interval and said it was weird seeing Stanley's costumes, hearing me doing Stanley's voice but seeing a different face. Everything Stanley taught me about stance, timing, even how to wear gloves with a costumes came into play. I was extremely fortunate to have such an amazing mentor and a friendship that then lasted over forty years. Thank you the grand old lady of Leven Street for allowing me to step onto such a hallowed stage and work with such giants of Scottish entertainment.

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When my mum went into labour while at work at the kings, that was the start of my life within the kings theatre. From watching robot wars and eating chippys in the tea room to being in the panto twice with some legends to working back stage during the international festival in 2006. I am thankful and grateful I got to live my childhood, teens and adulthood in this theatre and that I got to share it with my own daughter too. It will always be the most special place in the city.

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As a very small child my Godmother "Auntie Jean" would purchase a "box" for the Panto every year. I remember going from about age 3, to age 11 and it was such a magical experience to feel so special, we always got a lovely big box of chocolates with a fancy ribbon to share and a packet of sugared jelly fruits. It felt like being transported into a world of wonders. My Auntie died when I was 11 years old so never again did I get to view a show from the box but loved my visits to the Kings nonetheless. Was super proud of my son when he was in Cubs to be part of the Gang Show on the stage at the Kings. Looking forward to returning to this wonderful theatre which will now be more accessible for the modern age.

June Jamieson

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I worked in box office and bar for many years. I remember my first shadow shift on bar at the kings was in the stalls bar, hidden down stairs and in the corner. I was terrified of how busy it got but later loved the rush.

The circle bar was literally a circle, it was easy to get turned around serving in every direction! I loved working a 2 show day and closing the bar after interval, going for snacks at the shop across the road then hiding out in the locked bar while the crowd left at the end of the first show. Getting a shift in the upper circle bar was a gift. Hardly anyone made it up all those stairs for drinks so it was always quiet!

I remember working box office for 1 Man, 2 Govners and dealing with the queue for returns. The busiest show I worked there.

I feel privileged to have been a part of the team all that time ago. What a wonderful place it is.

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I was fortunate enough to work (via FOH and Box Office) as Theatre Secretary to the late great Chris Potter and have many wonderful memories, particularly of Pantomimes which were spectacular. Looking forward to the re-opening of this splendid Lyric theatre. Much love x

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I saw Alan Rickman for the very first time at the kings way back in the 90's during the festival. It was a one man play called: "Tango at the end of Winter". It blew me and my mum away it was so good and he was amazing. I feel very lucky to have seen him before he was famous.

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I have so many happy memories of The King’s Theatre. Every Christmas my granny would book a box for the Pantomime, we took our box of chocolates and thought we were very posh. We watched Fransie and Josie, Stanley Baxter and many more wonderful stars. When I was older my dad took me to the ballet, special times. I am a grandma myself now and my grandmother and father are long gone but The King’s is part of my family memories, hopefully when my grandchildren are old enough the memory making will continue. Thank you to a special place.

Karen Renwick

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I worked as Theatre Secretary (via Front of House and Box Office) in the 1980s/90s. My office was up in the Gods. Panto was my favourite season and I was privileged to watch some of the great Dames including Stanley Baxter, Rikki Fulton and Jimmy Logan - not forgetting Allan Stewart of course! So happy to see The Kings re-open x

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Scott and I, with some of the rest of the SIMPOL crew on one of our first shows together

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The backstage crew table at the King’s Theatre had its own unwritten rules, at least in my head anyway, and on that particular day in 2011, I was not feeling my best (having just come from a root canal…).

There he was: the newbie.

Scott had just joined SIMPOL Staging for his first show—Fiddler on the Roof with Southern Light Opera Company—while I was already well acquainted with the King’s, its quirks, and most importantly… my chair.

So naturally, I walked in, clocked him immediately, and delivered what may or may not have been the least charming opening line in history: “You’re in my seat.”

Whether I was joking or serious, even I’m not entirely sure—but 15 years, two children, and countless shows later, he clearly decided to take the risk.

I can’t say he knew what to make of me at first (in fairness, I was in pain), but somewhere between scene changes, Crew drinks, and Techie Breckie, something clicked. Perhaps, as Tevye would say, “without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as… a fiddler on the roof!”—and maybe that slightly chaotic, backstage life was exactly what brought us together.

Since then, we’ve enjoyed many other shows together, and whilst The Kings has been getting refurbished I have fallen in love with the Festival Theatre, with its gloriously spacious wings—but the King’s will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s where our story began: among props, cables, sets and laughter.

And while I may have eventually surrendered the seat… I kept the man.

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I first visited the Kings as a student in the 80's and have been going ever since. Memories cover the sublime (McKellen, Stewart and Callow in Godot) to the ridiculous (Prisoner Cell Block H Live) and everything in between and I have loved it all. There's nothing to beat live theatre and music and I can't wait to go back.

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In my party dress and sparkly shoes, at 5 or 6, my mum took me to see the Nutcracker one Christmas. Writing this it is taking me right back to the moment we sat in the front row of the circle and it was magic from the first moment until the last. I can still see Clara sitting on a giant sparkly snowball as she watched the dancing. I can taste the chocolates from the box of diary milk. I have never lost my love for theatre from watching Waiting for Godot as a school girl (put my friends off for a while I believe) to Peter Pan with family starring Bonnie Langford right up until it closed. Really looking forward to it reopening and seeing the buzz as folk spill out on to the street after being transported somewhere else. The power of the theatre.

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I used to live at 47 Home St as a child. I remember taking my dolls and Dollie’s covers and playing with them on the side steps. My mother would take us at Festival time to watch the audience ladies for ballet and opera enter in their ballgowns. My first kilt aged 6 was in the dress Gordon rageant after the kilt the comedian Harry Gordon used to wear. I attended wed many shows there as a child and as an adult. I hope she flourishes for years to come

Carole Binbrek

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Hands down Gabriel Byrne and his autobiography show. Loved it as much as the book. So full of spirit.

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A selection of autographs from the King's 1971

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I thought I didn’t really have any memories of the King’s. And then I remembered my autograph books, theatre programmes and tickets tucked between pages of my teenage diaries.  The spectacular Spring of 1971. Boy, have I got something to thank the King’s Theatre for!

Autographs

Lord Olivier – who was director of the National Theatre but also came touring with his National Theatre Company – and most of the cast of “The Merchant of Venice”.

Ian McKellan – one of the first sensational Hamlets I was aware of.

Michael Crawford – starting out on what would become a very, very illustrious stage and musical career.

Anthony Valentine and Linda Thorsen – both hot off the telly, Linda the new female lead in the Avengers and Anthony in Callan

Stuart Damon – whom I loved from the TV series the Champions, first broadcast 1968.

Performances

Ian McKellen’s “Hamlet” was the big one, Thurs 15th April, 1971, 2pm Matinee, grand circle 90p. Despite my misgivings, I found I could actually understand most of it. We stayed around for a Q&A afterwards and I was shocked when my friend, the precocious one, called out: “Ian, I felt I was right on the stage with you! You were articulating just how I feel.” I didn’t know what she was talking about! But, from then, I was never afraid of Shakespeare.

Two weeks later:

Friday 30th April, 1971, 7.30, upper circle: 50p. I imagine this next favourite was not a school outing: “No Sex, Please. We’re British”. Hilarious, with comedy acrobatics from Michael Crawford.  We got autographs from Michael Crawford, Anthony Valentine and Linda Thorson.

Just over a week later:

Olivier was the Merchant of Venice, 8th May 1971, 2.30 matinee 50p, upper circle. I have autographs from almost the whole cast, including his wife, Joan Plowright and the talented Jim Dale.

Just over two weeks later:

Also 27th May 1971, La Traviata from Scottish Opera. Thursday matinee, 1.30. Upper circle. No autographs, but I enjoyed it.

Not forgetting:

“Nell”, a sunk-without-trace musical Friday 8th May 1970, 7.30pm, upper circle, 7/6. It had close ties to an ITV series, the Champions, broadcast originally 68-69. One of its two handsome leads, Stuart Damon, appeared as Charles II, with Jackie Trent as Nell. I have a diary entry. Having been to the Davis Cup at Craiglockhart in the afternoon, a group of us “went to see “Nell” at the King’s. It was a super new musical starring Stewart Damon, Jackie Trent + co. Got Stewart’s autograph after the show…The costumes were great and the songs esp a duet between Nell and Charles II was super. Stewart Damon had a moustache and he looked like the “Prisoner of Zenda” – super. There was a drunk at the bus-stop on Princes Street. I didn’t like Nell’s mother too much but Stewart made up for it. They sang 3 encores and had at least 3 bows”.

May Edinburgh's schools continue to send their students to the King's for eperiences which will shape their lives.

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Who ever encountered the ghost of the grey lady near the box seats in the grand circle?

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The 2005 premiere of Blackbird as part of the Edinburgh Festival… what a play! I remember my friend & I needing to go for a drink afterwards to discuss the play & what we’d just seen! It was also my first time at the King’s Theatre!

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There's just too many memories. I first went to The King's as a child, like most of us do, to the panto. This kickstarted my love of theatre that has lasted to this day.

Years later I had the privilege of working in the Box Office, chatting about theatre to hundreds of people, attending so many incredible shows and quietly pointing out the famous faces going up the lane.

There's something magical about walking around that building when there's nobody in it, except when you hear a bang and you're not sure if someone is there or if it's a ghost...

The King's also reminds me of our late box office colleague Les Anderson because he was usually quiet (and a wee bit grumpy) when he was working, but my last shift at the King's with him we drank about 5 cups of tea each and had a right laugh!

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I have many happy memories of the King’s as an audience member, but my happiest memory of all is when I made my operatic principal debut in EDGAS’ 2022 production of The Pirates of Penzance, in which I played Mabel. The King’s was such a perfect theatre to make my debut in, and I will always hold it fondly in my heart as I continue my performing career.

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Jenny                       Emperor’s New Kilt.

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Jenny                       Emperor’s New Kilt.

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I went with my 6 year old son to see the “Emperor’s new kilt” by Wee Stories ,based on the fairy tale”Emperor’s new clothes”. We were sitting in the second row.When the emperor removed his dressing gown to show off his new kilt ( which obviously wasn’t real) ,my son leapt up and put his hands across my eyes! That’s the magic of theatre and one of my best memories of my son and the Kings theatre.

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As a family, we have been regular visitors to the King’s for over 25 years. My mum loved the theatre and trod the boards of the King’s stage herself, as an amateur operatic performer. In later life she was diagnosed with MS and my kids only ever knew her as Granny Wheelie! Coming from a wee highland village, the trip to the panto was the highlight of the year and a big undertaking. We’d go for a meal then stock up with sweets, flashy wands, etc. Taking our usual seats/space in the wheelchair area of the stalls, we’d settle in for what we knew would be a great show. Now, theatres are warm places and disabled grannies tend to nod off. Mum did this every year without fail, usually about 20 minutes into the first half. She’d wake up just in time to give raucous applause at the finale and exclaim, “Wasn’t that brilliant!”

I think of her every time I go to the theatre and I’m very proud to be a Leading Friend in her memory. To all the people who make the Grand Old Lady of Leven Street so special, to all the performers who grace her stage (especially our favourite panto stars), and to all those who are giving her a new lease of life, I thank you. I cannot wait to see my happy place again.

P.S. I went to Boots for a pair of boots but they fell outta the boot gawn roon the roonaboot! 😜 Never gets old.

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We've been making memories for a long long long time is a favourite Gang Show song. I hope many more get to make memories in the "new" theatre. Performed for the first time in 1969 and it was a great experience.

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In the early 1970's, as an Edinburgh schoolgirl, I was an excited extra in a Swedish Opera production of Strauss' Elektra during the Festival. We were captured slaves and had to run across the back of the stage pursued by a large enthusiastic whip-wielding Swedish slavedriver. Unfortunately the flesh coloured bikinis with plastic "chains" were tiny and when we landed in a heap on the far side of the stage, my bikini top was round my neck. So much for operatic glamour ...

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I went to the Ballet with my Mother in law and it was wonderful. We sat in the gods and was pregnant and my feet swelled up so much had to leave in bare feet !!1984 I think

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Where had you been? Rocking all over the world?

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Where had you been? Rocking all over the world?

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The kings !The first time ever we saw a panto that was actually good. Aladdin 2004. (We were Adults by now ) Till this point we didn't know what panto should be like and how much fun it could be. Alan the dame with the magical outfits. Grant with his "Shut up , Just shut up, shut up" sung to the Genie . The legendary and very much missed Andy Grey. Who had been a favourite of mine since the days of naked video. Ever since then we have return every year to show stopping performances.

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Looking forward to seeing the Kings Theatre open again and for the Panto to be back home.

My Dad Frank worked on the fly floor and occasionally backstage so I have lots of lovely memories of coming here, since I was a young girl, watching lots of shows including the Panto with Francie and Josie, as well as Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, Grant Stott and now Jordon Young.

I now bring my own family to watch the Panto and other shows when I get the chance.

Debbie P

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Looking forward to coming back to the Kings Theatre when it opens again.

I have lots of memories of going to see shows from when I was a young child, with my Mum, as my Dad (Frank) worked on the Fly Floor and backstage sometimes.

Have been to see the Pantos with Francie and Josie, Allan Stewart, Andy Gray, Grant Stott and now Jordon Young.

I now try and see the Pantos and other shows with my own Family.

Can’t wait to see the Panto back home.

Debbie P