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Fri 3 Feb, 2023

Humans Of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Vera

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.

Wed 1 Feb, 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse Win Building of The Year at the 2023 The Stage Awards

Shakespeare North Playhouse are delighted to have been awarded ‘Theatre Building of the Year’ at this year’s The Stage Awards.

Fri 20 Jan, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- David

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 13 Jan, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Tony

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 6 Jan, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Emily

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 2 Dec, 2022

Shakespeare North Playhouse teams up with Aid To All for Foodbank and Christmas Appeal

This December Shakespeare North Playhouse has set up a donation point for charity Aid To All as part of their Christmas and Food Bank Appeal.

Mon 10 Oct, 2022

British Sign Language in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Not Too Tame and Matthew Dunster's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Shakespeare North and Northern Stage seamlessly integrates the use of British Sign Language throughout its performance. Deaf actor William Grint, who plays the role of Lysander, speaks to us about translating the Shakesp...

Thu 22 Sep, 2022

Behind the dream- Interview with Matthew Dunster and Jimmy Fairhurst and trailer exclusive for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a co-production between Shakespeare North Playhouse, Not Too Tame and Northern Stage, will be the first Shakespeare production to take place on the Cockpit Theatre stage. It is co-directed by the Olivier-nominated Matthew Dunster – whose past work includes Hangmen and 2:22...

Thu 8 Sep, 2022

Her Majesty The Queen (1926 – 2022)

Following the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Shakespeare North Playhouse send our condolences to the Royal Family at this time of national mourning.

Tue 16 Aug, 2022

BBC’s The One Show and Shakespeare North Playhouse: ‘As You Write It’

As You Write It is an exciting collaboration between Shakespeare North Playhouse and BBC’s The One Show that showcases the work of talented young playwrights, giving them the opportunity to have their work performed on the Cockpit Theatre stage.

Thu 4 Aug, 2022

Hill Dickinson announced as official legal partner to Shakespeare North Playhouse

Liverpool headquartered law firm Hill Dickinson has been announced as the official legal partner to the new Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Tue 21 Jun, 2022

Shakespeare North Playhouse announces new social impact partnership with Livv Housing

Shakespeare North Playhouse has joined forces with independent housing association Livv Housing Group, in a unique partnership to create positive impact and support residents and communities in Knowsley to flourish.

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Humans Of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Vera

Shakespeare North Playhouse Win Building of The Year at the 2023 The Stage Awards

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- David

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Tony

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Emily

Shakespeare North Playhouse teams up with Aid To All for Foodbank and Christmas Appeal

British Sign Language in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Behind the dream- Interview with Matthew Dunster and Jimmy Fairhurst and trailer exclusive for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Her Majesty The Queen (1926 – 2022)

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BBC’s The One Show and Shakespeare North Playhouse: ‘As You Write It’

Hill Dickinson announced as official legal partner to Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse announces new social impact partnership with Livv Housing