These two free talks cover the architectural history of The REP.

John Bowen and Sons: builders of the Old Rep, an illustrated talk by Anthony Collins
16 February 2013
The Old Rep was built in just four months between October 1912 and February 1913. Come and hear the story of John Bowen, who walked from Worcestershire to Birmingham with a sack of tools on his back in 1868 and set up his own business building many of Birmingham’s public buildings including The Old Rep and the Victoria Law Courts.

Designing the new REP on Broad Street, a talk by Grahame Winteringham
30 March 2013
Architect of the new building and trustee of the company, Grahame Winteringham tells a fascinating story of being commissioned to design a new and democratic repertory theatre – to reflect the physicality of The Old Rep but to house 900 seats! learn more about his award-winning design.