Description
The orginal building was completed in 1982. It had a 450-seater auditorium. An extension completed in 1992 added a Dance Studio, workshop, wardrobe, rehearsal facilities.

Expansion
In late 1998 the Dundee Rep was awarded a Scottish Arts Council Lottery Grant towards its proposed £3.2m cost.

The theatre expansion was designed to improve the auditorium, upgrade facilities, aid accessiblity. The new theatre was completed in Oct 2000.



The company began in 1939 but its building burnt down in 1963. Land was donated by Dundee University to allow building work to start in 1979.



Civic Trust Award 1984
RIBA Award 1986

Building image from RSA Jun 05

Scottish Architecture

Dundee Repertory Theatre Refurbishment : Nicoll Russell Studios



Dundee Contemporary Arts

Scottish buildings by Nicoll Russell Studios:
Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Dundee Rep Theatre
Scottish Dance Theatre

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