Everyman Theatre Victorian Evening and 120th anniversary celebrations

PUBLISHED: 10:28 16 January 2012 | UPDATED: 20:50 20 February 2013

Francesa Goddard, Paul Milton and Jackie McKenzie of the Everyman

Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre opened its doors to celebrate the completion of its £3m revamp on the theatre's 120th birthday.

Mike Barwick and Malcolm Farquhar

Cheltenhams Everyman Theatre opened its doors to celebrate the completion of its 3m revamp on the theatres 120th birthday. In the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, renowned actors Robert Powell and Rohan McCollough took to the stage to star in 'A Victorian Celebration'. Drawing on the theatres Victorian roots, the refurbishment is the first in 30 years.

Photography by Victoria Jones

Everyman Theatre Victorian Evening and 120th anniversary celebrations

Lesley Nicholls with Mike and Janet Limb

Geoffrey Rowe, Chief Executive of the Everyman, with Sally-Ann Rhodes

Lucy Wordsworth, with Penny and Simon Lewis of the Cotswolds Savoyards.

Sue Colgrave with Phil Clark and Zara Ramm

Clive Thomas, Chairman with his wife Emma

Rohan McCullough and Everyman Architect Tim Foster.

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucestershire, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Dame Janet Trotter DBE, and Geoffrey Rowe, Chief Executive of the Everyman.

Lesley Nicholls and Victoria Schlesinger.

Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Dame Janet Trotter DBE with Andrew North.

MP Martin Horwood, Architect of the Everyman's refurbishment Tim Foster, and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucestershire.

Clive Thomas, Chairman of the Everyman, greets Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucestershire

Director Phil Clark and Choreographer Sue Colgrave

Michael Ratcliffe, Andrew North and Garth Barnes

Rita Barnes with Tricia Ratcliffe and Sheila North

Guy Woodcock with Sam Northcott, Caroline Woodcock and Clare Winter

Paul Thompson with Denise Thompson and Tim Foster

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