The Old Repertory Theatre
THE OLD REPERTORY THEATRE, STATION STREET
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1034393
- Date first listed:
- 05-Apr-1989
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Repertory Theatre
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD REPERTORY THEATRE, STATION STREET
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Official list entry
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1034393
- Date first listed:
- 05-Apr-1989
- List Entry Name:
- The Old Repertory Theatre
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE OLD REPERTORY THEATRE, STATION STREET
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE OLD REPERTORY THEATRE, STATION STREET
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Birmingham (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 06995 86530
Details
The following building shall be included: STATION STREET
1. The Old Repertory Theatre 5104 SP0686 NF/SP 0786 NW 3399: C4/99 34/99
II 2.
Theatre. 1912-13 by S.N. Cooke for Sir Barry Jackson, small extension by same architect 1920. Red brick with stone dressings and parapeted roof. Austere classical style. 4 storeys. Ground floor has pair of C20 glazed doors with pillars to sides and outer double original doors to far left and right. Greek key pattern frieze above and projecting glass and iron canopy. Over this is a wide quilloche frieze which acts as a base for 4 tall Ionic pilasters slightly recessed and the outer only half revealed. Betweeen the pilasters are 3 windows with architraves and pediments and 3 small windows above. To either side brick walling with 2 small windows. The whole front supports an entablature with 4 wreaths in frieze and dentilled cornice. Further storey over has 2 panels to sides and chinese fretwork ballustrade in centre with polygonal extension set behind. Rear facing Hinckley Street has tall fly tower with 3 blank arches and 3-window range of 16-pane horned sashes on 3 upper floors. Various doors, double doors and windows below. Interior: foyer in austere classical style, slightly modified 1960's but retainiong marble-faced piers, framed panels and modillioned cornice. Stairs with marble dado in 2 colours and marble ballustrade top lead to stalls foyer which also has marble dado. Further mouldings and modillion cornice as below. The auditorium has slightly curving balcony, cross-beamed ceiling with plaster enrichments and austere classical proscenium arch. History: the theatre was built at a cost of £17,000 by day and night shifts in 4 months. Jackson used his private fortune to present high quality theatre in austere surroundings. Shaw's 'Back to Methuselah' was premiered here in 1923. Many famous actors and actresses have been members of the company or have appeared at the theatre. It was the first purpose-built repertory theatre in the country.
Listing NGR: SP0699586530
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 409852
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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