News

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.

Wed 17 Dec, 2025

ORIGIN8

Yesterday we officially launched ORIGIN8, our newly enhanced artist development programme. With support from the Amazon Regional Creatives Fund, ORIGIN8 strengthens our commitment to nurturing bold new creative work and supporting underrepresented artists across Knowsley, the Liverpool City Region a...

Tue 2 Dec, 2025

Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025

Creativity is the key to bright futures. With your help, we will provide opportunities that transform, inspire, and empower the lives of children and young people every day. Let’s get to work!

Tue 18 Nov, 2025

Spotlight: Kay Nicholson

With ‘Women Aren’t Funny’ coming up on the horizon (mark your calendar for November 27th), we thought we’d shine a spotlight on one of our stars: the wonderfully funny Kay Nicholson.

Tue 11 Nov, 2025

Shakespeare North Match Funds Round 9 of the Teacup Commissions

Paperwork Theatre's Teacup commission is a microfund for creatives, to help get early stage ideas off the ground.

Sat 1 Nov, 2025

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.

Thu 23 Oct, 2025

Wishing Tree

To complement The Tempest and highlight our shared commitment to sustainability, Andy created The Wishing Tree, a special feature in our accessible family area in the entrance foyer.

Tue 21 Oct, 2025

Where there’s a Will…

Theatre has always thrived on generosity and community. The word charity comes from the Latin caritas, meaning love, care, and kindness. For centuries, theatre has embodied this spirit, bringing people together to nurture creativity, education, and shared experience.

Mon 1 Sep, 2025

Add festive flavour to your next meeting

A delicious festive flavour, plus a new year treat, is being added to corporate hires, end of year gatherings and meeting space bookings this winter.

HEADING NORTH FRINGE FESTIVAL – CALLOUT

Children’s party hire

The Big Meet

ORIGIN8

Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025

Spotlight: Kay Nicholson

Shakespeare North Match Funds Round 9 of the Teacup Commissions

Meet in the Middle

Wishing Tree

Become A Supporter

Where there’s a Will…

Add festive flavour to your next meeting

Shakespeare North Young Company