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Tue 15 Oct, 2024

Alice in Wonderland Cast Announcement

Cast and creative team announced for this inventive Prescot-based retelling of the classic family favourite. Follow the White Rabbit into the Cockpit Theatre this Christmas and be welcomed back to Wonderland! Everything is as Alice remembered... or is it? Let Shakespeare North whisk you away ...

Fri 4 Oct, 2024

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce groundbreaking new collaboration

Shakespeare North Playhouse (SN) is delighted to announce Edge Hill University (EHU) as the first major higher education partnership for the theatre.

Tue 10 Sep, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces New CEO

Lisa Allen has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Wed 21 Aug, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre to Co-Produce Vibrant New Adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost

Today, Shakespeare North Playhouse and the Stephen Joseph Theatre today announce a vibrant new adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost (More or Less). The show will open at Shakespeare North Playhouse on Friday 28 February 2025 where it will run until Saturday 22 March 2025 before moving to the Stephen J...

Fri 26 Jul, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse part of Knowsley’s 2024 HAF programme

Shakespeare North Playhouse is excited to be part of Knowsley’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme running during the Summer School Holidays.

Wed 22 May, 2024

Melanie Lewis steps down as Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Melanie Lewis has confirmed that she is leaving Shakespeare North Playhouse at the end of June to take up a leadership role at Historic England.

Tue 21 May, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae to Co-Produce Romeo and Juliet With an All Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Cast

Today, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae announce a new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for this Autumn. Directed by Graeae’s artistic director Jenny Sealey and staged in association with Theatre by the Lake, the production will open at Shakespeare North Playhouse on 13th Septembe...

Tue 30 Apr, 2024

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership which will open the door for thousands of Warrington residents to access theatre.

Fri 23 Feb, 2024

Association for Cultural Enterprises announces Melanie Lewis as New Chair of Trustees

The Association for Cultural Enterprises is delighted to announce its new Chair of the Board of Trustees – Melanie Lewis, CEO, Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Fri 12 Jan, 2024

What does Shakespeare have to do with Prescot?

We’ve all wondered this at one point: what exactly is the link between Shakespeare and Prescot? His connection to The Globe theatre is well established: it was the epicentre of Shakespearean productions. London was where he wrote, where his plays were first performed, and where the Lord Chamberlain’...

Fri 5 Jan, 2024

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Christine

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.

Fri 5 Jan, 2024

Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse, Melanie Lewis, recognised among The Stage’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024

Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse, Melanie Lewis, has been named as one of The Stage 100’s Most Influential People of 2024. This recognition is a testament to Melanie’s exceptional contributions to shaping and advancing the landscape of regional theatre.

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Alice in Wonderland Cast Announcement

Edge Hill University and Shakespeare North Playhouse announce groundbreaking new collaboration

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces New CEO

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Stephen Joseph Theatre to Co-Produce Vibrant New Adaptation of Love’s Labour’s Lost

Shakespeare North Playhouse part of Knowsley’s 2024 HAF programme

Melanie Lewis steps down as Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse and Graeae to Co-Produce Romeo and Juliet With an All Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Cast

Warrington Borough Council, Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse enter innovative new partnership

Association for Cultural Enterprises announces Melanie Lewis as New Chair of Trustees

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Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse, Melanie Lewis, recognised among The Stage’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024