Everything topping at Liverpool's Everyman

Published: 21 June 2013
Reporter: David Upton

Everyman Theatre, Liverpool

The redevelopment of Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre on Hope Street reached a milestone as Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson joined officials to celebrate the topping out of the new building. The project remains on schedule and on budget with the main structure of the building now completed.

Anderson said: “This is a landmark moment in the history of one of the most influential theatres, not only in the region, but in the UK. It is fantastic to see changes taking place and know we’re a step closer to having a new, inspirational venue that will work with the best talent to create world class theatre here in Liverpool.”

Major investment for one of Liverpool’s major arts capital projects was given in the form of £16.8m from Arts Council England, £5.9m from the European Regional Development Fund and £2.5m by the Northwest Regional Development Agency.

A donation of £200k from the Peter Johnson Foundation marked the transition to inviting local people to get involved via the Everyone for the Everyman appeal. Since then over 1000 donations have been received and over £215k has been raised. There is still £500K to raise towards the new building and a Talent Fund.

The new Everyman is scheduled to reopen early 2014 with the opening season to be announced this autumn.

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