Duncan Hendry, who served as Chief Executive of Capital Theatres from 2012 to 2019, passed away aged 72 on Thursday morning surrounded by his loved ones.
A celebrated leader in the country's cultural sector for over three decades, Duncan brought range of beloved shows to Scotland's capital including War Horse, Mary Poppins and Les Misérables.
In 2013, he commissioned John Byrne to paint the King’s Theatre dome, one the largest public artworks by a living Scottish artist. Born in Glasgow in 1951, Duncan graduated with a degree in psychology from St. Andrew University. He spent his early career as a music promoter, working with iconic bands such as The Clash and The Proclaimers.
"The arts were in Duncan’s blood and his contribution to the sector was immense. At Capital Theatres, his considerable leadership qualities combined with his business acumen transformed the fortunes of two of Edinburgh’s major venues.
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