Birmingham Rep have officially unveiled a \u00a32.87m new look to their historic home on Birmingham\u2019s Centenary Square, 50 years on from the theatre first opening its doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brand-new elements of the design include a fully accessible front entrance and terrace which connects directly to the popular city-centre square, the first time The Rep has been able to welcome visitors and audiences through the heart of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other features include beautiful new cafe, bar and restaurant spaces which complement the original striking RiBA award-winning 1971 building design and brand-new 10-foot signage that welcomes visitors from across the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anita Bhalla, Interim Chair, Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Rep is one of our city\u2019s iconic cultural venues and amongst many that will take centre stage as the region hosts the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer. It\u2019s fantastic to see that The Rep\u2019s public spaces have been transformed to provide better accessibility and hospitality for people to enjoy. It\u2019s fabulous to see a new entrance onto the magnificent Centenary Square \u2013 an area that has also benefited from previous GBSLEP funding.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur \u00a32 million investment into The Rep is part of our work to support our creative industries cluster and to drive forward inclusive economic growth. It\u2019s all made possible through our unique triple helix structure of bringing together local authorities, businesses and partners to make investment decisions that are underpinned by local knowledge and need.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Read the full article on the GBSLEP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Birmingham Rep have officially unveiled a \u00a32.87m new look to their historic home on Birmingham\u2019s Centenary Square, 50 years on from the theatre first opening its doors. Brand-new elements of the design include a fully accessible front entrance and terrace … Continue reading