The first comprehensive history of the Dundee Repertory Theatre has gone on sale.
Local author and historian Linda Caston called into the theatre on Thursday to deliver her new book, which charts the development of the theatre from 1939 to the present day.
Ms Caston who regularly submits book reviews to this website said she wanted to publish the history to mark the Rep’s 70th anniversary.
“I’ve had a lifelong interest in live theatre and have been attending Dundee Rep for over 35 years,” she said.
“I was aware that a comprehensive history had not previously been written, and thought it would make an interesting topic, combining my interests in local history and theatre.”
The book charts the theatre’s rise from humble beginnings to become the current centre of Dundee’s cultural life.
It also remembers some of the critically acclaimed productions and household names including David Tennant, Brian Cox and Joanna Lumley that have appeared on its stage over the years.
“I found out lots of interesting things about the theatre, particularly the early days before I started attending in the 1970s,” added Ms Caston.
“It began as a research project, but when I found that wonderful photo that I’ve used for the cover, I just had to turn it into a book it so sums up the ‘going the extra mile’ effort that everyone concerned with the Rep has put into it over the years.”
Copies are on sale priced £6 at the theatre’s box office and at Waterstones, Commercial Street, Dundee.