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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

Get a feel for the Playhouse on an Interval Tour!

Mon 13 Apr, 2026

Shakespeare North Playhouse Strengthens Board with New Trustees and Deputy Chair Appointment

Shakespeare North Trust, the organisation that runs Shakespeare North Playhouse, has appointed four new trustees and a Deputy Chair, further strengthening its Board as it builds on recent successes.

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.

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

Meet in the Middle

Do Drop Inn – Punters Pints and Politics by Sam Marlowe

Interval Tours

Shakespeare North Playhouse Strengthens Board with New Trustees and Deputy Chair Appointment

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

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Arts for Impact

Meet Adam, Sound Designer for TWO

Prescot bidding for UK Town of Culture 2028