Theatre Royal

Handsome restrained ashlar façade only remains after 1888 fire. Three storeys and seven bays, the three central bays topped by a pediment containing a bust of Shakespeare in a recess, the only visible clue that this was once a playhouse.

Built / Converted
1810
Dates of use
  • 1810 - 1888
Current state
Façade only
Current use
Converted to other use (Offices & retail)
Address
7-21 Castle Street, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland
Website-
Further details
Other names
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Events
  • 1810 Design/Construction:
    Samuel Bell
    - Architect
  • 1810 Owner/Management: Henry Siddons
  • 1810 - 1888 Use:
  • 1816 Owner/Management: William Murray
  • 1862 Owner/Management: Edward Lyons
  • 1877 Owner/Management: William Macfarland
Capacities
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Listings
  • B
Stage type
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Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: -
Height to grid: -
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -

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