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King's Theatre in Edinburgh re-opens after £41m refurbishment
The venue has been closed for almost four years while undergoing a refurbishment
Edinburgh's historic King's Theatre has re-opened following a £41m refurbishment.
The 120-year-old venue has been closed for almost four years while the work was carried out.
The project has seen extensive modernisation work aimed at making the building more accessible.
First Minister John Swinney described the building as "an iconic landmark" and a "prized part of Edinburgh's identity and heritage".
"Its reopening will strengthen the city's vibrant cultural sector, draw in tens of thousands of visitors and support jobs and businesses across Edinburgh and beyond," he said.
Members of the public will be able to tour the theatre on Saturday and Sunday before performances begin on Friday.
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The venue's future was plunged into doubt when operator Capital Theatres came close to running out of money due to the soaring cost of its renovation.