King's refit to get approval

A REVAMP of one of Scotland's most iconic theatre buildings is expected to be endorsed by councillors next week.

Work on overhauling the King's Theatre will finally get under way in September at a cost of less than 3 million, as previously reported by the News.

However, only a handful of improvements will be carried out over the next year, including installing new seating, air conditioning, box office facilities and carrying out repairs to stonework.

The construction of a new stage, major auditorium repairs and roofing repairs, as well as a complete overhaul of the theatre's grand circle, new dressing rooms, better backstage facilities and new heating systems have been put on hold indefinitely.