Curtain up on the Usher Hall

THE glass-covered extension to the Usher Hall is expected to be unveiled to the public within the next four weeks.

The new wing, part of a 35 million overhaul of the venue, houses a cafe bar, box office, corporate hospitality facilities, education space and admin offices.

Its completion is four years overdue, but a public unveiling has been pencilled in for later this month or early next.

The facilities are expected to be ready for a gala show with Strictly Come Dancing's Anton du Beke.