Ian McKellen came to Stockport on 10 May 2008 to unveil a plaque commemorating the start of the Garrick Theatre in Stockport.
The Stockport Garrick was founded in 1901 at the Church Coffee Tavern (now Natwest Bank) on Petersgate.
Stephen from Under the Rainbow chatted with him about the
importance of theatre and being an openly gay man.
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