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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.

Wed 13 Dec, 2023

Tabbron Award Honors Outstanding Contributions at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse celebrate the first annual Tabbron Award!

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.

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’

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.

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.

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

What does Shakespeare have to do with Prescot?

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Christine

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

Tabbron Award Honors Outstanding Contributions at Shakespeare North Playhouse

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

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

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

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