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Fri 1 Dec, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Paul

Inspired by the original Humans of New York, Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse aims to document as many of the wonderful people who walk through our building each day. Giving a glimpse into who they are and the story they have to share.

Mon 27 Nov, 2023

Spotlight On: Discover! Creative Careers week at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse played host to over 60 enthusiastic young people from local schools with resounding success for Discover! Creative Careers Week

Mon 20 Nov, 2023

What’s on this Winter at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse is set to enchant audiences with a captivating array of performances and workshops this season. From a festive season to workshops at Toad Hall to rib tickling comedy nights, take a look at the exciting lineup for this winter!

Fri 10 Nov, 2023

Take a look! The Wind in The Willows Trailer and Rehearsal Images

Take a look! Trailer and rehearsal images have been released for The Wind in the Willows (24th Nov 23-13th Jan 24) at Shakespeare North Playhouse!

Wed 8 Nov, 2023

An interview with Lady Anne Dodd in celebration of Sir Ken Dodd’s Birthday

In celebration of Sir Ken Dodd’s Birthday, Shakespeare North Playhouse sat down with Lady Anne Dodd to chat about Sir Ken’s most beloved childhood book The Wind in The Willows.

Fri 20 Oct, 2023

BBC hit comedy podcast You’re Dead To Me, to record live episode at Shakespeare North Playhouse

BBC Radio 4’s hit history podcast You’re Dead To Me, will be heading to Shakespeare North Playhouse this month for a very special episode all about the life, work and legacy of William Shakespeare.

Fri 13 Oct, 2023

Theatre Tickets For Just 1p?!

In celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, Shakespeare North Playhouse will be offering 400 theatre tickets to see The Book of Will for only 1p!

Mon 9 Oct, 2023

What Is Shakespeare’s First Folio?

What is The First Folio? Who made it and why is it so important? Don’t worry, we didn’t know either…

Thu 5 Oct, 2023

Niall Costigan set to join the cast of The Book of Will at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Actor Niall Costigan (Coronation Street) is set to join the cast of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will as it embarks on the next leg of its European Premier, heading to Shakespeare North Playhouse October 19th- November 11th 2023.

Wed 4 Oct, 2023

Melanie Lewis Appointed to Liverpool City Region’s New Business and Enterprise Board

Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis, Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse, to the newly formed Business and Enterprise Board for the Liverpool City Region.

Tue 26 Sep, 2023

What’s On this Autumn at Shakespeare North Playhouse

In celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, Shakespeare North Playhouse present a jam-packed Autumn line-up, filled with plays, workshops and terrific talks and tours!

Wed 20 Sep, 2023

Take a Look! New RND Photos for Richard, My Richard Released

Check out these new RND photos for best-selling historical author Philippa Gregory's Richard, My Richard debuting in 2024 at Shakespeare North Playhouse

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Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Paul

Spotlight On: Discover! Creative Careers week at Shakespeare North Playhouse

What’s on this Winter at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Take a look! The Wind in The Willows Trailer and Rehearsal Images

An interview with Lady Anne Dodd in celebration of Sir Ken Dodd’s Birthday

BBC hit comedy podcast You’re Dead To Me, to record live episode at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Theatre Tickets For Just 1p?!

What Is Shakespeare’s First Folio?

Niall Costigan set to join the cast of The Book of Will at Shakespeare North Playhouse

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Melanie Lewis Appointed to Liverpool City Region’s New Business and Enterprise Board

What’s On this Autumn at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Take a Look! New RND Photos for Richard, My Richard Released