Everyman (Liverpool)

Theatre ID
1929
Built / Converted
1961
Dates of use
- 1961 - 1963: 1964 continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre
Address
Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9BH, England

Details

The original building was a church with a small horseshoe balcony which was used for concerts and events, later becoming the Hope Cinema. In 1964 it was converted for stage use with the addition of an apron stage, new seating and dressing rooms. In 1977 the theatre was again re-designed and part of the auditorium floor dug out to create an adaptable performance space. There is a bistro beneath the stalls. The original chapel façe was replaced by plain stone with vertical glass panels, which seems an intrusion upon the neighbouring buildings. The Everyman has a thrust stage with fixed seating on 3 sides. The two banks of side seats include pews from the original building. Above the stage is a comprehensive lighting grid. An attractive and lively venue which now works in conjunction with The Playhouse.

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Other names
Hope Hall, Hope Hall Cinema, Hope Hall
Events
- 1961 - 1963 Use: 1964 continuing
- 1834 Design/Construction: chapel
  - Unknown - Architect
- 1853 Alteration: hall conversion of church
  - Unknown - Architect
- 1961 Alteration: adapted for stage use
  - Unknown - Architect
- 1964 Alteration: improved
  - Nelson & Parker - Architect
- 1977 Alteration: balcony removed; stage and seating redesigned; new façade
  - Anthony Clark Partnership - Architect
- 1977 Design/Construction:
  - Frederick Bentham - Consultant: Theatre And Lighting Consultant
- 1961 Owner/Management: Leslie Blond
- 1964 Owner/Management: Everyman Company
- Owner/Management: ?: Merseyside Everyman Trust
Capacities
- Later: 1910: 1500 1961: 750 1964: 650 1977: 384-432 2002: 408
- Current: 408
Listings
- Grade Not listed
Stage type
- 1910: Platform 30ft x 10ft
- Open thrust 1:43
Dimensions
- Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.55m Width: Upstage 8.84m Midstage 11.5m Downstage 7.7m