Alumni and guests are invited to join the Cambridge Society of Edinburgh, for a backstage tour of the King’s Theatre Edinburgh. See first-hand the urgent need for its transformational £25m redevelopment before the building closes in September 2022.

During the tour enjoy a sneak peek of the set of ‘A Murder is Announced’, before taking your seats in the Dress Circle to enjoy this classic Agatha Christie drama. You can find more information on the show here: A Murder is Announce - Capital Theatres

Backstage Tour: King's Theatre

Did you know that the King's Theatre opened in 1905 with the pantomime, Cinderella? Or that it has a stream running right underneath? Want to stand on stage and feel like a star? This backstage tour is a great chance to go behind the scenes; see the workings of the theatre and walk down memory lane as we chat through the theatre's interesting history. The backstage tour will be followed by a talk on the significance of the King’s redevelopment project from Bennett’s Associates Architect and Cambridge Alumna Sally Mackay.

Show: A Murder is Announced (Agatha Christie)

The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer... Now in its fifth year of touring, this lavish production has delighted packed audiences across the UK and Ireland and is brought to you by the company and director who produced the critically acclaimed courtroom thriller The Verdict.