Liverpool’s Everyman regeneration plans to be revealed today by theatre bosses
Details of the multi-million pound redevelopment of Liverpool’s Everyman theatre were due to be announcement today.
Theatre bosses have so far not revealed a firm date for the closure of the Hope Street landmark, as well as final funding information for the ambitious £28m project.
However, one of the last shows on the Everyman’s stage will be Macbeth, starring Youth Theatre alumnus David Morrissey and Jemma Redgrave, and directed by artistic director Gemma Bodinetz, which opens on May 6.
Following its closure, the current Everyman will be razed and rebuilt on the same site. The new building will recreate the current “thrust” stage, but in a 400-seater auditorium on two levels which takes it back to how it looked before a mid-70s refurbishment.
Previously revealed plans also include a ground-floor pavement cafe extension of the legendary Everyman Bistro, natural ventilation, an 11x13 metre studio for youth and community work, improved audience toilet facilities and actors’ dressing rooms, full disabled access for audiences and performers, and a room for new writers to meet and exchange ideas.
The Everyman and Playhouse is working with architects Haworth Tompkins on the project which has had its ups and downs since plans were first announced for redevelopment more than two years ago.
In July, 2009, Arts Council England pledged £12.8m towards the £28m scheme.
However, last summer, the Northwest Development Agency announced it would no longer be giving an expected £2.4m grant as it struggled to cut its budget.
City council chiefs gave the redevelopment the green light last August, but it is understood ironing out requirements surrounding funding has taken, until now.
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Theatre bosses have so far not revealed a firm date for the closure of the Hope Street landmark, as well as final funding information for the ambitious £28m project.
However, one of the last shows on the Everyman’s stage will be Macbeth, starring Youth Theatre alumnus David Morrissey and Jemma Redgrave, and directed by artistic director Gemma Bodinetz, which opens on May 6.
Following its closure, the current Everyman will be razed and rebuilt on the same site. The new building will recreate the current “thrust” stage, but in a 400-seater auditorium on two levels which takes it back to how it looked before a mid-70s refurbishment.
Previously revealed plans also include a ground-floor pavement cafe extension of the legendary Everyman Bistro, natural ventilation, an 11x13 metre studio for youth and community work, improved audience toilet facilities and actors’ dressing rooms, full disabled access for audiences and performers, and a room for new writers to meet and exchange ideas.
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