Rosemary Squire, executive director at ATG said: "We are delighted that all the negotiations have been concluded successfully, and we are very much looking forward to taking this historic theatre forward under the guidance of the new chief executive David Williams and his team." ATG’s central aim for the King’s is to present high quality and accessible entertainment. This means programming well-known musicals, popular drama, variety, comedy, amateur productions, work for children and a traditional Scottish pantomime. The autumn season therefore includes visits from West Side Story and ATG’s production of The Rocky Horror Show.
The King’s Theatre is an A-listed building designed by Frank Matcham, which celebrates its centenary in 2004. ATG is the second largest theatre operating company in London’s West End and also in the regions. The King’s Theatre will bring the number of venues owned or managed by ATG to a total of 20.
(Ruth Rossington)
