News About Us The Story so far Our Team Our Volunteers Awards News Our Trustees Contact Us 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 Read more 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... Read more 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. Read more 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... Read more Mon 19 May, 2025 Family-friendly fun this May Half Term at Shakespeare North! Looking for half term fun? ✨ Read more Mon 19 May, 2025 Supreme Sharer Fabulous choices for a hot sharing meal at your next corporate event or meeting. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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... Read more Become A Supporter Explore the benefits of our Cockpit Circle including advanced booking and exclusive discounts. Join today 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. Read more 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. Read more 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... Read more Load more