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Fri 24 Jul, 2026

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces Ensemble and Director for Autumn Production of Macbeth

Shakespeare North Playhouse is delighted to announce a breathtaking candlelit production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Taking the reins as Director, Curator and Co-Facilitator is Ben Crystal, and Associate Director & Co-Facilitator will be Andrew Codispoti.

Mon 20 Jul, 2026

To Bee or not to Bee

Did you know that we have an apiary on the rooftop of Shakespeare North?

Fri 10 Jul, 2026

Supreme Sharer

NEW choices for a hot sharing meal at your next corporate event or meeting.

Wed 8 Jul, 2026

The Importance of Fringe Festivals

Heading North gives artists the opportunity to test and develop their work before they perform it for a month up in Scotland.

Thu 2 Jul, 2026

CEOs of Shakespeare North Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Elected to UK Theatre Board

Published by UK Theatre, 02 July 2026

Thu 25 Jun, 2026

Add festive flavour to meetings and hires

We're adding a delicious festive flavour, plus a new year treat to corporate hires, end of year gatherings and meeting space bookings this winter.

Tue 16 Jun, 2026

Chatty Café Attendees Explore Hip Hop Arts at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Chatty Café attendees recently swapped their usual conversations over a brew for something a little different as they explored Hip Hop arts at Shakespeare North Playhouse as part of Age Without Limits Day 2026.

Wed 27 May, 2026

Historical Spotlight: Nell Gwynn

Let us take you back to 1660: the monarchy had just been restored and Charles II ordered parliament to lift the ban on theatres, kickstarting a new era of creativity. And stealing the spotlight is the vivacious Nell Gwynn as women were finally given the opportunity to dominate the stage..

Thu 14 May, 2026

Jessica Swale on bringing Nell Gwynn to life: “It’s about who gets to have a voice”

Award-winning playwright Jessica Swale has spoken about the enduring power of Nell Gwynn, as a new production prepares to tour the UK.

Thu 7 May, 2026

Meet in the Middle

Are your teams or clients working all over the north west? Remote? Hybrid? Office-based? Bring them together IN REAL LIFE at the Playhouse. All the details covered in a single simple booking, at a special package price.

Wed 29 Apr, 2026

Do Drop Inn – Punters Pints and Politics by Sam Marlowe

Interview with Director Josephine Burton and Playwright Barney Norris on the upcoming new play by Dash Arts OUR PUBLIC HOUSE

Tue 21 Apr, 2026

Interval Tours

Corporate guests and meeting space hirers get a feel for the Playhouse with our compact tour.

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces Ensemble and Director for Autumn Production of Macbeth

To Bee or not to Bee

Supreme Sharer

The Importance of Fringe Festivals

CEOs of Shakespeare North Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Elected to UK Theatre Board

Add festive flavour to meetings and hires

Chatty Café Attendees Explore Hip Hop Arts at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Historical Spotlight: Nell Gwynn

Jessica Swale on bringing Nell Gwynn to life: “It’s about who gets to have a voice”

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Meet in the Middle

Do Drop Inn – Punters Pints and Politics by Sam Marlowe

Interval Tours