page_title: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Everyman Theatre Liverpool
context_page_description: The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall, in an area of Liverpool noted for its bohemian environment and political edge, and quickly built a reputation for ground-breaking work. The Everyman was completely rebuilt between 2011 and 2014.
context_section_description: The building was constructed as Hope Hall, a dissenters' chapel built in 1837.  In 1841 it became a church dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. This became a public concert hall in 1853.  In 1912 the hall was turned into Hope Hall Cinema, which continued serving this purpose until it closed in 1963.  Prior to its closure the hall had become a meeting place for local artists, poets, folk musicians, and sculptors, including Arthur Dooley, Roger McGough, and Adrian Henri, forming what became known as the Liverpool Scene.  This group decided that the building would be suitable for use as a theatre and in September 1964 the Everyman Theatre was opened by Martin Jenkins, Peter James and Terry Hands.
  In 1975 the theatre closed and was rebuilt, its work being continued as a touring company until it re-opened in September 1977.  During the 1970s and the 1980s works of Liverpool playwrights, including Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale, received debuts in the theatre: these included Shirley Valentine and John, Paul, George, Ringo … and Bert.  In addition to plays, the theatre has produced musicals, concerts, and an annual rock-n-roll panto each Christmas.  During its time the theatre has been involved with the careers of Julie Walters, Stephen Graham, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Scarfe, Pete Postlethwaite, Antony Sher, Bill Nighy, Barbara Dickson, Matthew Kelly, and Cathy Tyson.
  The theatre is managed together with Liverpool Playhouse by Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust since 2004. The two theatres have worked to an integrated programme run by their artistic director and their executive director.  Together they are registered as a charity known as Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust Limited.
caption: the theatre prior to the 2011-14 rebuilding
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