Old Rep
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The Old Rep is a theatre located in Station Street in Birmingham, England, managed by Birmingham City Council.
Construction began on the building in October 1912 and was opened on February 15, 1913 with a performance of Twelfth Night and then a reading of a poem written by John Drinkwater by Barry Jackson.
It was the former home of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and was the first purpose-built repertory theatre in the UK.
Now seating 383, it is the home of the Birmingham Stage Company. However the theatre also stages shows from many other amateur drama companies.
Recently the theatre has staged many musicals and theatre shows from amateur groups. These groups include CRE8 Community Theatre and others. Danny Champion of the World is being presented by Birmingham Stage School and The Wiz was recently presented by CRE8.
The theatre is situated just opposite New Street Station and many of the current features are original from the theatres first opening in 1913.
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