Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Dates: 1891 - present
Official website: https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk
History
1st October 1891 - The Opera House opened, designed by Frank Matcham. The opening production of Lady Clancarty was led by Mrs Lillie Langtry.
1960 - Renamed The Everyman, with a resident repertory company.
1983 January - Upgrade work commenced, as a shopping arcade began construction on vacant land at the rear of the theatre.
1986 February 20th - 85 seat Studio Theatre opened on the site.
1986 March 20th - The main theatre reopened, as a 670 seat auditorium.
2011 May - Restoration project began.
2011 October - Theatre reopened after £3.2million spend.
Equipment
1971 (from The Stage Guide)
Electrics: Strand LC Mk.1 Console in SL box. Dimmers - 48 (6 x 500W, 35 x 1kW, 4 x 2kW and 3 x 3kW); 2 presets; 3 groups. Patch system - BS plug. Circuits - FOH 50; Perches 6; Flies 42; Pit 3; Stage dips 40. Socket type - 15A BESA. Total capacity available - 100A on 3 phases. Special effects supply - 45A on 3 phases (20A feed to each fly rail). No foot lights installed. Follow spots - 2 Patt.265 mercury iodide spots in Gallery.
Sound: Console on SR perch has 6 channels. 2 x 60W 100 Volt line output amplifiers. Tape decks - 4. Turntables - 2. Mic inputs - 3 at 200 ohms. Loudspeakers - FOH 2, Stage 2. Connectors - Cannon XLR and 2 pole jack.
Links to information about equipment at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham over the years
- LC / System LC (Strand)
- Patt.265 (Strand)
