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Shakespeare, medieval moralities, Greek drama and modern experimental drama, as well as presenting many world premieres including
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all gaining valuable early experience with the then thriving repertory system. He toured plays to the city's parks, established a theatre school and made
Birmingham Repertory Theatre one of the most renowned theatres in the world. As the theatre's reputation grew, more talent was to develop on its
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October 1912, funded entirely by Jackson. Wanting the theatre built as soon as possible, he paid for continuous work by day and under flares into the winter nights, to have the theatre built within four months. To this day, the theatre retains many of the
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became a pioneer in the theatre industry by becoming the first UK venue to appoint a female stage manager, Maud Gill. She left a fascinating and entertaining account of her experiences in her autobiography 'See the
Players'. She was told that "a woman ought not to be put in charge of stagehands
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In 1914, almost a year after opening, The First World War began, with the theatre becoming a refuge for people during those dark days. In 1915, the men who were unable to join the war effort, who worked for the theatre both on stage and off, worked together on
Sundays making shells at the local
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November 1923 averaged only 109 per night, but relented after commitments were made by 4,000 subscribers for the following season. A fundraising appeal in 1934 raised only £3,000 of its £20,000 target, however, leading Jackson to hand over ownership to a
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because "working men" would not take orders from her, but she decided that, since mothers has been keeping order in the home since the beginning of time, the way to go about it was to treat them as a mother would treat her family. It worked."
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which was shortly followed by a knighthood in 1925 for his services to the theatre. Sir Barry
Jackson's significant role in the Birmingham's arts scene was to be recognized once again in 1955 when he was awarded the Freedom of the City.
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Jackson had an exceptional eye for young talent, and it was under his leadership that many young actors learnt their craft and who later went on to become stars in their own right. Some of the early names included;
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The Birmingham Theatre School, established by Sir Barry Jackson and also known later as The Old Rep Drama School was based at The Old Rep; it was run by Mary Richards from her appointment by Jackson in 1942.
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in the creation of the theatre. Both Jackson and Cooke took inspiration from the democratic nature of theatres that they had visited in Germany. The design of The Old Rep was particularly influenced by
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The Old Rep has played a central role in the early careers of many of the UK's most celebrated actors and theatre-makers. A few notable names who have all performed at The Old Rep include:
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underwent redevelopment. The company celebrated their centenary year at their original home with a programme of performances, tours and creative activities for the people of Birmingham.
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which had been built in 1908. In addition to the theatre, a set building workshop was built in the neighbouring Hinckley Street, which was still connected to the theatre at the back.
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Grade II listed theatre on Station Street in Birmingham, England
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1978:Holy Trinity, Sutton Coldfield
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1370:The Old Rep Official Website
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1973:Holy Trinity & St Luke
1963:Handsworth Cemetery Chapel
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1715:University of Birmingham
1698:Birmingham School of Art
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2018:St Mark, Washwood Heath
2003:St Laurence, Northfield
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1599:Energy from Waste Plant
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870:Had a starring role as
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1943:St Francis, Handsworth
1938:St Francis, Bournville
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1923:St Edward, Selly Park
1908:St Cyprian, Hay Mills
1858:St Andrew, Handsworth
1843:St Agatha, Sparkbrook
1838:Ascension, Hall Green
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1040:Richard Chamberlain
1026:William Shakespeare
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620:William Shakespeare
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416:George Bernard Shaw
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2038:St Mary, Selly Oak
1998:St John, Sparkhill
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1528:Metropolitan House
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881:Henry VIII (play)
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2503:Art and theatres
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2297:Winterbourne
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2797:Proof House
2742:Fort Dunlop
2671:St Andrew's
2626:Selly Manor
2379:Black Horse
2313:Grand Hotel
2232:The Endwood
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1619:Other baths
1548:Lloyd House
1463:Alpha Tower
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1156:www.bbc.com
1048:'s tragedy
1028:'s tragedy
967:Dear Brutus
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720:The Old Vic
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668:Peter Brook
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2364:Anchor Inn
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2247:Moat House
2139:Green Lane
1750:Children's
1662:New Street
1543:Jury's Inn
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1138:References
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982:June Brown
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2447:Complexes
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2395:Crown Inn
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1831:Christian
1824:Religious
1806:Selly Oak
1760:Good Hope
1736:Hospitals
1667:Snow Hill
1631:Town Hall
1473:Sentinels
1426:, England
1208:8 January
1195:"Old Rep"
872:Henry VII
856:opposite
681:King Lear
573:Brian Cox
560:In 2014,
376:in 1923.
191:Architect
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2489:Paradise
2432:Red Lion
2391:(closed)
2369:Antelope
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1791:Accident
1488:The Cube
1448:BT Tower
1433:Highrise
1381:database
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2996:Tallest
2584:Museums
2565:Old Rep
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2117:Islamic
2073:Oratory
1796:General
1784:Defunct
1775:Women's
1743:Current
1478:Rotunda
1377:in the
1375:Old Rep
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991:Macbeth
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