The People’s Archive is a vibrant digital collection forming part of the wider King’s Theatre Archive. Housing over 2,500 digitised items, ranging from programmes and photographs to playbills, audio reels, letters, and newspaper clippings, the archive celebrates the history and cultural legacy of the King’s Theatre.
More than just a repository of information, The People’s Archive is designed to inspire a creative approach to engaging with archival materials.
Thanks to generous donations and the efforts of our staff and volunteers, we are proud to share these stories with you.
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Guide to The People's Archive
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Spotlight On: Thematic Journeys Through The King's Heritage
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King's Theatre
An architectural gem and a cornerstone in the cultural life of Edinburgh, our beautiful theatre is now closed for refurbishment to ensure that it can continue to entertain audiences for generations to come. Find out how you can support the King’s Future below.
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Our origin story
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Heritage Engagement Events
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Message in a Bottle
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1964: Laurence Olivier's 'Uncle Vanya' - show programme
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Family connections
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The Early Years: 1906-1946
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Drama...it helps people with self expression, it helps them with confidence, and I think if it could still be there to be used by the community, for the community, it would be idealVal Davidson, Oral History Participant
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W.S. Cruikshank & Son: From Contractors to Kings of Theatre
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