MUSICIAN Mike McCartney has taken a trip down memory lane as the iconic Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, which helped launch his career, prepares for a multi-million pound revamp.

The former member of The Scaffold recalls the Hope Street theatre as being a “cultural phenomenon” of the 1960s showcasing the work of Julie Walters and playwright Willy Russell.

His memories come as the curtain falls on the theatre to prepare for a £28m makeover to create a “vibrant creative hub fit for the 21st century.”

And the theatre wants Globe readers to come forward to share their own memories of the much-loved landmark as part of a special one-off project.

Theatre-goers are encouraged to recall stories about the first performance they watched or maybe if you met a future partner there.

Mike, an internationally-acclaimed photographer and Wirral's very own cultural ambassador, said: “Performing at the Everyman is a truly great experience.

"I always see it as having been the other side to the Merseybeat of the 60s.

"You had the Cavern in the centre of town and then you could come up to the Everyman for some really great events and happenings.

"There was poetry, music and comedy – a cultural phenomenon.

“All the people that used to work there are what made the theatre what it was, it was an inspiring place to be.”

The Everyman is working with "Slung Low" to create a series of installations around the building, some in places the public never usually get to see.

Once the memories have been collated, visitors will be able to experience the installation between 2pm and 6pm, on Saturday, July 2, as the theatre opens to the public to share each others’ experiences and explore the building before the redevelopment.

Mike added: “For me the Everyman was like a melting pot of all these people coming together to create something special. I am looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this theatre.”

To contribute and record your memories for this project you attend one of the drop-in sessions every Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, until June 24, or you can leave your message on the Everyman’s Facebook page, facebook.com/LivEveryPlay, or email everymemory@everymanplayhouse.com with your written memory or sound file.