Come and explore our award-winning building in our Open House event that celebrates the new Everyman turning five.
Programme of events
Backstage Tours
Discover parts of the theatre that are usually closed off to the public and hear about the work of some of our talented backstage staff at 12noon, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.15pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 3pm & 3.15pm. You may even get an actor joining you along the way! Meet at Box Office.
Duration 45 minutes | Book now
Half of the tickets will be available in advance and half will be available on the day (on a first come first served basis)
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Open Rehearsals
Catch an insight into the rehearsals for Sweeney Todd with Nick Bagnall, Tarek Merchant and members of the cast at 12noon, 12.45pm & 1.30pm in the rehearsal room. Meet at Box Office.
Duration 30 minutes | Book now
Half of the tickets will be available in advance and half will be available on the day (on a first come first served basis)
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How to run a show with Stage Management
Find out how our stage management team run a show and get a sneaky look at the ‘book’ which holds everything needed to realise a production on stage at 12.35pm & 1.45pm in the Writers' Room.
Duration 45 minutes | Drop in
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How we built the Everyman tour with Gemma Bodinetz
Join Gemma Bodinetz, our Artistic Director, for a special tour of our award-winning building and find out more about how the theatre was built at 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Meet at Box Office.
Duration 1 hour | Book now
Half of the tickets will be available in advance and half will be available on the day (on a first come first served basis)
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The world of Wardrobe with Jacquie Davies
Discover more about the sparkling world of bringing costume designs to life for our stages with Jacquie, our Head of Wardrobe, at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Meet at Box Office.
Duration 30 minutes | Book now
Half of the tickets will be available in advance and half will be available on the day (on a first come first served basis)
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Sweeney Todd sing-along
Hear some of the songs from Sweeney Todd with Nick Bagnall, Tarek Merchant and members of the cast at 2.30pm in the theatre bar.
Duration 30 minutes | Drop in
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Cast Q&A
Find out more about Sweeney Todd with director Nick Bagnall, musical director Tarek Merchant and members of the cast at 3pm in the theatre bar.
Duration 45 minutes | Drop in
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Onstage at the Everyman (BBC Film)
In 2015, the BBC went backstage to follow the making of The Odyssey: Missing Presumed Dead and find out more about the Everyman in this 30 minute documentary which will be screened on a loop throughout the afternoon in EV4.
Duration 30 minutes | Drop in
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Young Everyman Playhouse
Drop in to find out more about our award winning youth arts programme – with videos, displays & a chance to chat with some of the members. From 12noon in ev1.
All day | Drop in
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Writers Room Drop-in
Session 1: Write Now - How do new Works get a play from Page to Stage? at 12noon in the Writers' Room
Session 2: What is dramaturgy? - a taster session on some of the things we look for in a ‘good’ play, at 1.15pm in the Writers' Room
Drop in
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Sound Sessions
Enjoy some live music in the theatre bar with The Mutual’s playing from 12noon to 2.30pm (with a break) and Arustic Duo from 5pm to 7.30pm (with a break).
All day | Drop in
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The Great Everyman 5th Birthday Quiz
The Everyman is 5! How much do you know about our award winning theatre & all we’ve been upto since we opened. Drop in & complete to win a prize. From 12noon in ev2.
All day | Drop in
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Glitter up!
Children can get their glitter on at the face painting station from 12.30pm in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Balloon crafting
A ‘make & takeaway’ craft session with Liz Harry inspired by our Easter show at the Playhouse Around the World in 80 Days. From 12noon in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Witchy potions & science tricks
Interactive sessions led by Rebecca Wong for kids to engage with science and experiments inspired by The Worst Witch at the Playhouse. From 12noon in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Martha Creep & Her School For Witches
Interactive drama session for children inspired by The Worst Witch at the Playhouse. From 12noon in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Toddler Fun
Crayoning, sensory stuff & storytelling for littler ones from 12noon in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Spooky Sensory Space
A sensory witchy space created by YEP Techs from 12noon in the bistro.
All day | Drop in
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Additional events
Pie/Pint/Play
Spend your Saturday afternoon with us over a fine pint, pie and some of the most exciting, early stage writing and some well-known faces from the North West. Featuring Leianna Boodaghian Owens, Conway McDermott and Luke Barnes. Tickets, priced £10, include your choice of pie & pint.
At 3pm | Book now
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Us Against Whatever
Make a night of it! Stay and enjoy this karaoke cabaret show from the award-winning Middle Child in the auditorium.
At 7.30pm | Book now
