Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, UK
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The Everyman Theatre, built by Frank Matcham, has existed in Cheltenham in various guises for since first opening its doors in 1891. It reopened following its latest renovation in 2011, and stages a wide range of touring performances.
Waymark Code: WMCTC3
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/10/2011
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Originally the Everyman Theatre was known as the New Theatre and Opera House, it first opened its doors on 1 October 1891. It enjoyed various ups and downs as the years went by, particularly during the war as Cheltenham escaped the bombing, but London Theatres were closed.
After the war, competition from cinema meant that the theatre struggled, and it closed in 1959. In 1960, however, it was reopened under the name of the Everyman, having been resurrected by a group of local townspeople.
The theatre is still going strong to this day, featuring a number of touring productions. There have been various refurbishments over the years to keep the theatre pristine, most recently in 2011.
Theater Name: Everyman Theatre
Country: UK
Address:
Everyman Theatre
Regent Street
Cheltenham, Glos UK
GL50 1HQ
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
Drama, Musicals, Dance, Opera, Pantomime.
In additional to the main stage there is a small studio theatre used for amateur productions, often by local children.
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 1891
Architect/Designer: Frank Matcham
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 682
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed
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