His Majesty's Theatre
His Majesty’s Theatre is located on Rosemount Viaduct in Aberdeen. Built in 1906 by the prominent architect Frank Matcham it replaced the previous His Majesty's Theatre (now know as The Tivoli).
The theatre has long been associated with their resident ghost, Jake. The ghost of Jake is reputedly a former stagehand called John Murray who was killed in an accident in 1942. Legend tells that the accident was caused by a spinning winch handle that decapitated John as he leaned over to apply a brake for the stage hoist. However, others suggest that he died from head injuries rather than decapitation.
Jake’s ghost is believed to be a friendly and mischievous spirit. Over the years his ghost has been seen often dressed in a brown dust coat. Others have reported Jake playing tricks on them, and feeling cold in spots where it should be warm. He is rumoured to haunt the Lambeth Walk passage in the theatre, and perhaps the most common experience reported is the sound of footsteps walking along this passage when no one is present.
The ghost of Jake has become a well-loved spectre of the theatre with accounts of his presence reported in various books.
The theatre has long been associated with their resident ghost, Jake. The ghost of Jake is reputedly a former stagehand called John Murray who was killed in an accident in 1942. Legend tells that the accident was caused by a spinning winch handle that decapitated John as he leaned over to apply a brake for the stage hoist. However, others suggest that he died from head injuries rather than decapitation.
Jake’s ghost is believed to be a friendly and mischievous spirit. Over the years his ghost has been seen often dressed in a brown dust coat. Others have reported Jake playing tricks on them, and feeling cold in spots where it should be warm. He is rumoured to haunt the Lambeth Walk passage in the theatre, and perhaps the most common experience reported is the sound of footsteps walking along this passage when no one is present.
The ghost of Jake has become a well-loved spectre of the theatre with accounts of his presence reported in various books.