News

Tue 10 Jun, 2025

We Are PoWEr Podcast

More Than a Stage: Theatre, Healing & Community at Shakespeare North

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Wed 4 Jun, 2025

Why I Volunteer At Shakespeare North

Written by Mark Lee, winner of our Volunteer Award, as part of our Volunteers’ Week 2025 celebrations

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Thu 29 May, 2025

Shakespeare North Playhouse seeks Naming Rights Partner

Shakespeare North Playhouse - the award-winning theatre which opened in July 2022 in Prescot, Merseyside, is looking to secure a corporate naming rights partner to support the theatre’s ambitions over the next decade. When secured, it is thought that this will be the first deal of its kind for a...

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Fri 23 May, 2025

Shakespeare and Oracy

Our Head of Engagement, Evonne Bixter, reflects on a first encounter with Romeo and Juliet that sparked a lifelong belief in the power of creative, dialogic learning.

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Mon 19 May, 2025

Act Your Age Exhibition

What do a kidnapped schoolboy, a Victorian child star, and a modern tween with big dreams have in common? Act Your Age, a captivating new play from Imaginarium Theatre Company, accompanied by an engaging exhibition, takes audiences on a time-travelling journey through the dazzling – and often demand...

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Mon 19 May, 2025

Family-friendly fun this May Half Term at Shakespeare North!

Looking for half term fun? ✨

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Fri 2 May, 2025

Queer Adaptations: Reclaiming Stories, Reimagining Shakespeare

Queer Adaptations is a bold season celebrating LGBTQ+ voices through imaginative retellings of familiar stories. It all began with a conversation.

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Fri 25 Apr, 2025

Humans of Shakespeare North: Mama Sood’s

“They say there’s no better cook than a Mum, and it’s true!” Neetu (Mama Sood) and Paalan are a mother and son powerhouse, combining a unique blend of traditional dishes and contemporary flavours to share Indian culture with the world.

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Tue 1 Apr, 2025

Shakespeare North Playhouse is part of the HAF Programme this April Half-Term!

We’re thrilled to once again be part of One Knowsley’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this April half-term! As part of this national initiative, we’ll be hosting a series of fun, creative, and enriching sessions for children and young people aged 11-16 who are eligible for benefits-rela...

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Thu 20 Mar, 2025

Happiness & Laughter: A Grand Charity Screening Honouring Sir Ken Dodd’s Legacy

Every year on March 20th, we celebrate the International Day of Happiness: A perfect occasion to honour Sir Ken Dodd, the man who embodied joy, laughter, and light-hearted fun.

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Thu 13 Mar, 2025

Building on transformative community impact

We are continuing our collaboration with Livv Housing Group as our official Social Impact Partner, reinforcing our shared commitment to delivering transformative cultural, educational, and social opportunities for the people of Knowsley.

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Sat 8 Mar, 2025

International Women’s Day 2025

At Shakespeare North Playhouse, women make up over 75% of the leadership team, shaping artistic vision, securing resources, and redefining what leadership looks like in the industry. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women leading today, inspiring tomorrow, and building a more inclusi...

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