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Mon 30 Mar, 2026

Spotlight: Colour the Clouds

Colour the Clouds Theatre Company bring original stories, music and theatrical magic to children, young people and families across the Northwest and beyond. They have brought three different shows to us already and are back this Easter half-term! We spoke with Cat about creative processes, accessibi...

Tue 24 Mar, 2026

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North unlock the ‘secret to happiness’ in youth performance

Edge Hill University’s pioneering mental health project Arts4Us has joined forces with Shakespeare North Playhouse to debut a showcase exploring heritage, creativity and wellbeing, led by young people.

Thu 19 Mar, 2026

Shakespeare North Playhouse: Celebrating Success and Strengthening Community Partnerships

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has welcomed the findings of a recent Scrutiny Review into the Shakespeare North Playhouse, highlighting the theatre’s inspiring impact on the borough and its growing role as a community asset.

Tue 17 Mar, 2026

Free Shakespeare North Playhouse Theatre Tickets for Knowsley School Children

Around 1,800 Knowsley school children will receive free tickets to Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, providing pupils with an exciting cultural and educational experience.

Mon 2 Mar, 2026

Arts for Impact

Better Together: Build community for wellbeing from 17-24 March with double the impact!

Wed 25 Feb, 2026

Meet Adam, Sound Designer for TWO

Adam is currently a senior technician here at Shakespeare North Playhouse.  Prior to this he worked up and down the country as a Sound Engineer, Designer and Sound No 1.

Wed 18 Feb, 2026

Prescot bidding for UK Town of Culture 2028

The historic town of Prescot in Knowsley is submitting a bid to be crowned the UK’s Town of Culture in 2028.

Tue 17 Feb, 2026

Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

In partnership with the Confucius Institute at Edge Hill University we are celebrating Chinese New Year!

Fri 13 Feb, 2026

A night built on belief in artists

Our recent Gala Night was a statement of trust in artists and the cultural future of Knowsley and the Liverpool City Region. The Playhouse was filled with artists, audiences and supporters united by a shared conviction: creativity deserves more than applause, it deserves real investment. And that ma...

Fri 30 Jan, 2026

HEADING NORTH FRINGE FESTIVAL – CALLOUT

Calling all theatre companies, artists and makers who have committed to be a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026! We are programming a season of Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026 previews at Shakespeare North Playhouse Studio as part of our HEADING NORTH FRINGE FESTIVAL.

Tue 6 Jan, 2026

Children’s party hire

Hassle-free celebration space and children's party food packages.

Mon 22 Dec, 2025

The Big Meet

Planning something big in 2026? We've got the perfect venue.

Spotlight: Colour the Clouds

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North unlock the ‘secret to happiness’ in youth performance

Shakespeare North Playhouse: Celebrating Success and Strengthening Community Partnerships

Free Shakespeare North Playhouse Theatre Tickets for Knowsley School Children

Arts for Impact

Meet Adam, Sound Designer for TWO

Prescot bidding for UK Town of Culture 2028

Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

A night built on belief in artists

Become A Supporter

HEADING NORTH FRINGE FESTIVAL – CALLOUT

Children’s party hire

The Big Meet