Everyman Theatre, Victorian theatre in Cheltenham, England
The Everyman Theatre is a Victorian theatre on Regent Street in Cheltenham, with two performance spaces of different sizes under one roof. The main auditorium seats around 700 people, while the smaller studio is used for productions with a much more reduced capacity.
The building was designed by architect Frank Matcham and opened in 1891 with a performance featuring the well-known actress Lillie Langtry. Restoration work carried out over the years has kept many of its original Victorian features in place.
Every year the theatre stages a pantomime that has become a long-standing tradition for families across the region, drawing audiences who return year after year. The programme also covers drama, comedy, music, and dance, making it a regular destination for a wide range of people.
The theatre is on Regent Street and easy to find on foot from the town centre. There are seating options for visitors with mobility needs, and a restaurant on site serves meals before shows.
The Everyman is the oldest Frank Matcham-designed theatre still in regular use anywhere in the country. Much of the original 19th-century decorative detail inside the main auditorium has survived and can still be seen today.
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