"a brilliant concept, joyously realised, which exploits asymmetrical volumes and ever varying spaces yet achieves unity and also balance with the adjoining Victorian façade". In the Buildings of England series the architectural historians Richard Pollard and Nikolaus Pevsner say of the newer section that it is "a spectacular composition" which creates an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, exactly right for a theatre foyer". See also Architecture of Liverpool References External links Official website of the Playhouse and Everyman theatres Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool Theatres in Liverpool Tourist attractions in Liverpool Theatres completed in 1866 Producing theatres in England 1866 establishments in England