Everyman Theatre, Theatre in Hope Street, Liverpool, England
The Everyman Theatre is a contemporary performance venue located on Hope Street in Liverpool with seating for around 400 people. The building designed by Haworth Tompkins features a main stage and flexible spaces that host plays, musicals, and new works.
The building was constructed as a chapel called Hope Hall in 1837 and later became a cinema in 1912. It transformed into the Everyman Theatre in 1964 and played a significant role in Liverpool's cultural development from that point forward.
The theatre takes its name from a concept of performances for everyday people rather than elite audiences. This approach still shapes what appears on stage and draws locals who value theater that feels unpretentious and open to them.
The theatre sits about a 10-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station and multiple bus services stop at nearby Moorfields. Being located on Hope Street puts it in an easy-to-reach part of the city center for most visitors.
The theatre building won the Stirling Prize from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2014, marking its design as an important modern architectural achievement. This award recognized the success of transforming the historic structure into a contemporary working space.
Location: Liverpool
Architects: Haworth Tompkins
Official opening: September 1964
Capacity: 400
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://everymanplayhouse.com
GPS coordinates: 53.40306,-2.96923
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41
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