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Repertory

Also called rep, repertory theatre, rep company

Repertory is the system in which one theatre company performs several plays in rotation, and a rep company or rep theatre works this way.

The informal short form is rep.

In use

She spent two years in rep after drama school.

Last updated 4 Oct 2026

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