Theatres · North West England
Everyman Theatre
In or near Liverpool.
Everyman Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Everyman Theatre, the nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L1 9BH, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Entry details are not provided.
About
Everyman Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1964. Coordinates: 53.4030°, -2.9692°.
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Heritage listing
The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall (once a chapel, then a cinema), 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Everyman Theatre in Liverpool is a vibrant venue known for its diverse range of performances, including plays and musicals. It aims to be accessible to all, providing a welcoming environment for visitors of all abilities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall (once a chapel, then a cinema), 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.
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Background
History
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 , Michael…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4030, -2.9692
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 9BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Phone
- 0151 709 4776
- Established
- 1964
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Wed 11am–3pm, Fri 11am–3pm, Sat 11am–7.30pm; closed Sun, Mon, Tue
- Official site
- everymanplayhouse.com
Sources
- osm: w264204810 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Everyman Theatre, Liverpool 2018.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Everyman Theatre?
- Everyman Theatre is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 9BH), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Everyman Theatre?
- Everyman Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Everyman Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode L1 9BH.
- When was Everyman Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1964.
- Who owns Everyman Theatre?
- Everyman Theatre is owned by Liverpool Merseyside Theatres Trust (LMTT).
- Is Everyman Theatre a listed building?
- Everyman Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Everyman Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 9BH.