Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Theatre in Birmingham, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Birmingham Repertory Theatre?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, commonly called Birmingham Rep or just The Rep, is a producing theatre based on Centenary Square in Birmingham, England. Founded by Billie Lester, it is the longest-established of Britain's building-based theatre companies[1] and one of its most consistently innovative.[2]
| |
Address | Centenary Square, Broad Street Birmingham England |
---|---|
Coordinates | 52.479417°N 1.909414°W / 52.479417; -1.909414 |
Type | |
Capacity |
|
Construction | |
Opened | 1913 (1913) |
Rebuilt | 2013 |
Architect | Graham Winteringham |
Website | |
birmingham-rep |
Today The Rep produces a wide range of drama in its three auditoria – The House with 825 seats, The Studio with 300 seats and The Door with 140 seats – much of which goes on to tour nationally and internationally.[3] The company retains its commitment to new writing and in the five years to 2013 commissioned and produced 130 new plays.[3]
The company's former home, now known as "Old Rep", is still in use as a theatre.