The Everyman Theatre is attempting to block a new cinema from opening up in the city – because it too wants to be called the Everyman.
It is opposing a bid for a new picture house to be created inside the Metquarter shopping complex in Whitechapel.
The Everyman’s main objection is over the fact that the cinema will be managed by the Everyman Independent Cinemas, which is nothing to do with the city’s famous theatre.