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Theatre Royal
George Bell, Charles John Phipps
alias Royal Colosseum282 Hope Street | Wikipedia, The Theatres Trust, arthurlloyd.co.uk, Dictionary of Scottish Architects (DSA) |
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Important events
(detail)1867 | construction
The first theatre on the site was built in 1867 by the architectural practice of Clarke & Bell.
(detail)1880 | opening
The building was rebuilt in 1880 by C. J. Phipps, reusing the surviving exterior walls.
(detail)70. 's 20. century | alteration
Derek Sugden of Arup Associates renovated the theatre as an opera
house in 1974–5 and it continues today as the home of Scottish Opera, as well as hosting a variety of other types of productions. The magnificent auditorium with its delicate neoclassical plasterwork has been carefully restored.
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George Bell |main architect
Charles John Phipps |main architect
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