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Fri 20 Dec, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse partner with One Knowsley to deliver Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Sessions this Winter

Shakespeare North Playhouse will host a selection of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions as part of One Knowsley’s HAF programme this December and January.

Wed 27 Nov, 2024

Give Big, Think Bigger: Christmas Challenge

Unlocking Potential Through the Power of the Arts: This festive season, Shakespeare North Playhouse is shining a light on their remarkable outreach programme creating opportunities for young people in Knowsley.

Mon 25 Nov, 2024

Christmas at Shakespeare North Playhouse

The festive season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to Shakespeare North Playhouse this December! With a sparkling line up of shows, events, and opportunities to give back, we’re here to help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Thu 14 Nov, 2024

Shakespeare North excited to be a Graeae Beyond Partner

We are excited to meet the talented new cohort of artists joining Graeae’s Bespoke Artist Development Programme for 2024!

Tue 15 Oct, 2024

Alice in Wonderland Cast Announcement

Cast and creative team announced for this inventive Prescot-based retelling of the classic family favourite. Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre this Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away ...

Fri 4 Oct, 2024

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce groundbreaking new collaboration

Shakespeare North Playhouse (SN) is delighted to announce Edge Hill University (EHU) as the first major higher education partnership for the theatre.

Tue 10 Sep, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces New CEO

Lisa Allen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Wed 21 Aug, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre to Co-Produce Vibrant New Adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost

Today, Shakespeare North Playhouse and the Stephen Joseph Theatre today announce a vibrant new adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost (More or Less). The show will open at Shakespeare North Playhouse on Friday 28 February 2025 where it will run until Saturday 22 March 2025 before moving to the Stephen J...

Fri 26 Jul, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse part of Knowsley’s 2024 HAF programme

Shakespeare North Playhouse is excited to be part of Knowsley’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme running during the Summer School Holidays.

Wed 22 May, 2024

Melanie Lewis steps down as Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Melanie Lewis has confirmed that she is leaving Shakespeare North Playhouse at the end of June to take up a leadership role at Historic England.

Tue 21 May, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae to Co-Produce Romeo and Juliet With an All Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Cast

Today, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae announce a new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for this Autumn. Directed by Graeae’s artistic director Jenny Sealey and staged in association with Theatre by the Lake, the production will open at Shakespeare North Playhouse on 13th Septembe...

Tue 30 Apr, 2024

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership which will open the door for thousands of Warrington residents to access theatre.

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Shakespeare North Playhouse partner with One Knowsley to deliver Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Sessions this Winter

Give Big, Think Bigger: Christmas Challenge

Christmas at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North excited to be a Graeae Beyond Partner

Alice in Wonderland Cast Announcement

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce groundbreaking new collaboration

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces New CEO

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre to Co-Produce Vibrant New Adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost

Shakespeare North Playhouse part of Knowsley’s 2024 HAF programme

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Melanie Lewis steps down as Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae to Co-Produce Romeo and Juliet With an All Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Cast

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership