Dundee Repertory Theatre could be next in line to be granted A-listed status, as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) proposes to designate the building.

The theatre, which opened in 1982, is considered to be of special interest by HES because of its exceptional architectural design quality, carefully considered plan form and bespoke detailing.

Dundee Rep Theatre is a rare example of a modern purpose-built theatre in Scotland, one of only three major Scottish theatres built during the post-war theatre building boom that swept across Britain from the 1950s to the mid-1980s.

While largely dictated by the restrictions of the small site, the arrangement and geometry of the layout combines the aspirations of new post-war theatres, such as openness and accessibility, with modern design principles. The building received a civic commendation from The Civic Trust Awards in 1984 and was awarded the RIBA Architecture Award in 1986

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