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Go behind the scenes at HMT: Aberdeen theatre to restart popular public tours

HMT's popular public tours will soon return. Image: Kath Flannery/ DC Thomson.
HMT's popular public tours will soon return. Image: Kath Flannery/ DC Thomson.

Aberdeen theatre fans are invited to tread the boards and discover the stage secrets of His Majesty’s when the venue’s popular public tours return next month.

Have you always fancied having a peek behind the scenes at HMT and see where gifted performers including West End star Alan Cumming, Strictly winner Brendan Cole and comedian Dara Ó Briain got ready before taking to the stage?

The public tours will explore the new and old sections of the Aberdeen landmark, providing an opportunity to get on stage and see His Majesty’s from the eyes of a performer in one of the most beautiful theatres in Scotland.

Alan Cumming at His Majesty's Theatre. Don't miss Burn in Aberdeen and Inverness.
West End legend Alan Cumming at His Majesty’s Theatre on the opening night of his one-man dance show Burn. Image: Kami Thomson/ DC Thomson.

HMT public tours to return in February

The tours have been hugely popular pre-pandemic so we are certain theatre-lovers will jump at the chance to learn more about the 116-year-old Edwardian theatre designed by Frank Matcham.

The legendary theatre architect also designed London Hippodrome, London Coliseum and Glasgow’s King’s Theatre.

Backstage of His Majesty’s Theatre. Image: Supplied by Andrew Brooks.

The 90-minute-long tours will be led by Aberdeen Performing Arts’ knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers.

Tickets and dates for public tours of HMT

The first HMT tour of 2023 will take place at 10.30am on Saturday February 11.

Those interested in the city’s culture will also be able to tour the beautiful theatre on February 18, March 4, April 1 and April 8 (all Saturdays).

More dates may be added in the future.

Tickets for HMT public tours are available through Aberdeen Performing Arts.

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