His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen is the largest theatre in north-east Scotland, seating more than 1,400. The theatre is sited on Rosemount Viaduct, opposite the city's Union Terrace Gardens. It was designed by Frank Matcham and opened in 1906.

His Majesty's Theatre
AddressRosemount Viaduct
Aberdeen
Scotland
Coordinates57.148°N 2.1049°W / 57.148; -2.1049
OwnerAberdeen City Council
OperatorAberdeen Performing Arts
DesignationCategory A listed
TypeRegional producing and receiving theatre
Capacity1,400
2,300 (1906)
Construction
Built1904–1906
Opened3 December 1906 (1906-12-03)
Renovated
  • 1933
  • 1980–1982
Expanded2005
ArchitectFrank Matcham
Website
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
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