Sir Barry Jackson's significant role in the Birmingham's arts scene was to be recognised once again in 1955 when he was awarded the freedom of the city. The theatre were awarded their first Arts Council England grant in 1954 worth £3,000 which now equates to £77,000. Shortly after in 1960, Barry Jackson met with Birmingham City Council and Arts Council England to guarantee the funding to build a new arts venue. This was eventually agreed in 1968, and plans for the new Rep began to take place. In 1971 they moved to a newly built theatre on Broad Street, now known as Birmingham Repertory Theatre, with The Old Rep taken into ownership by Birmingham City Council. However, this wasn't the last time the company would be based at Station Street, returning to The Old Rep between 2011 and 2013 while the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham 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. The Old Rep has played a central role in the early careers of many of the UK's most celebrated actors and theatre-makers. Here are a few of those notable names, who have all performed at The Old Rep.