Library of Birmingham

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is engaged in a joint development with the new Library of Birmingham to create an internationally unique centre of culture and knowledge in Centenary Square.

The plans follow discussions between The REP and the City Council over the use of the car-park adjacent to the theatre. The result is an exciting joint development that will link the new Library of Birmingham with a refurbished REP including shared foyers, bars, restaurants and a new flexible 200 – 350 seat theatre.

Whilst the Library of Birmingham and The REP will retain their own clear identities, the development will bring together an exciting and complementary mix of cultural activity, opening up creative possibilities in shared interest areas such as new writing and the emerging artforms of performance poetry and live literature. Having a third, flexible mid-scale auditorium will also significantly expand the range and number of dramatic works The REP can produce and present.

As part of the proposed development The Door will become a much-needed space for the theatre’s many and various learning and participation activities, as well as retaining its ability to present small-scale shows and work-in-development.