Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Everyman Theatre is theatre is based in Regent Street, Cheltenham. There are two stages in the building - the 694 seat main stage and the 60 seat Studio Theatre, originally named The Richardson after Ralph Richardson.
The Grade II listed building was designed by Frank Matcham and was originally called "The Opera House". It was opened in October 1891 with a performance by Lilly Langtry in 'Lady Clancarty'. The Cheltenham Corporation ran it after World War II until 1960, when it became a community theatre and was renamed The Everyman. It was closed and refurbished from 1983-6.[1] The theatre planned to go under a £3,000,000 refurbishment beginning in early May and opening in mid-September 2011. The work consisted of new seating, painting, plasterwork, and artwork.[2]
A book about The Everyman Theatre, 'A Theatre for All Seasons' written by Michael Hasted was released after the refurbishment. It has a foreword written by Stephen Berkoff who himself played many roles in productions based at The Everyman.[3]
See also
References
- Hasted,M, 2011, A Theatre for All Seasons, Northern Arts Publications
Bibliography
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