News

Wed 13 Dec, 2023

Tabbron Award Honors Outstanding Contributions at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse celebrate the first annual Tabbron Award!

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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.

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Wed 1 Nov, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse is awarded £228,850 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for community driven storytelling project.

Shakespeare North Playhouse has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project ‘Our Town’s Sound’

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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.

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Tue 12 Sep, 2023

Seeing first hand the impact of National Lottery Players: A visit from National Heritage Lottery, Heritage England, and Arts Council England

Our Chief Executive Melanie Lewis reflects on the importance of partnerships and how integral they are for delivering on our vision and mission for our community.

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Fri 11 Aug, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse unveil newly installed historic Frons Scenae

Shakespeare North Playhouse, a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic excellence, is delighted to unveil their newly installed Frons Scenae as part of the reconstruction of the Cockpit-in-court Theatre stage which will be available to view from the 11th of August 2023- 23rd of September 2023.

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Tue 11 Jul, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse Celebrates its First Birthday!

A year of theatrical excellence, cultural enrichment, and community joy, our first year has been an incredible one. Lets look back at some of our highlights and how we're celebrating our very first birthday!

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Wed 7 Jun, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Maisy

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. Meet Paula, one of our wonderful volunteers who has been he...

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Thu 1 Jun, 2023

humans of shakespeare north playhouse-paula

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. Meet Paula, one of our wonderful volunteers who has been he...

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Wed 17 May, 2023

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visits Shakespeare North Playhouse

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, visited Prescot yesterday to formally open Shakespeare North Playhouse.

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Fri 12 May, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse – Nathan Powell

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. Meet Nathan Powell who is directing A Play for the Livin...

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Wed 3 May, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse Announce Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village as Accommodation Partner

Shakespeare North Playhouse have partnered with Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village to serve as the theatre’s official accommodation partner for 2023-2024.

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