Alhambra Theatre Glasgow, Former Edwardian theatre building on Waterloo Street in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Alhambra Theatre was an imposing red brick structure featuring distinctive twin oriental domed lanterns, white glazed tile panels, and a steel-frame construction that could accommodate approximately 2,800 spectators in its large auditorium.
Designed by Sir John James Burnet and opened on December 19, 1910, the theatre operated for nearly six decades before closing after a final performance by Cilla Black on May 24, 1969, and was demolished in 1971.
The venue hosted Scotland's first Royal Variety Performance in 1958 attended by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, and presented the country's first production of My Fair Lady in 1964 among many international shows.
The theatre featured advanced technical equipment including a revolving stage, extensive scenery flying systems, and an orchestra pit, making it one of the most technologically equipped venues north of London during its time.
The stage was extended in 1927 and later doubled in size during the 1960s to create the Starlight Room, enabling the theatre to premiere several major American musicals in Britain before their wider release.
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