News About Us The Story so far Our Team Our Volunteers Awards News Our Trustees Contact Us 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 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 Thu 20 Feb, 2025 New Partnership to Champion Arts and Education A brand-new collaboration between Southport Learning Trust and Shakespeare North Playhouse (SN) highlights the transformative power of arts and education partnerships. Read more Mon 10 Feb, 2025 Comedy at Shakespeare North Playhouse If laughter is the best medicine, consider Shakespeare North Playhouse your new prescription pad. We’ve lined up a comedy schedule so good, even the Bard himself would be chuckling in the aisles. Whether you love sharp storytelling, fast-paced wit, or the kind of humour that makes you snort-laugh in... Read more Mon 20 Jan, 2025 Celebrating Accessibility and Innovation: Our Digital Culture Awards Nomination We’re absolutely over the moon to share some incredible news: Our commitment to accessibility in theatre has been recognised by the Digital Culture Awards! Read more Thu 16 Jan, 2025 Love’s Labour’s Lost Cast Announcement Cast and creative team announced for this vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) - a co-production between Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse for spring 2025. Read more Become A Supporter Explore the benefits of our Cockpit Circle including advanced booking and exclusive discounts. Join today Fri 10 Jan, 2025 The Theatre On Your Doorstep: Transforming Lives Gear Up for a fun-filled 2025! Read more Fri 20 Dec, 2024 Shakespeare North Playhouse partner with One Knowsley to deliver Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Sessions this Winter Shakespeare North Playhouse will host a selection of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions as part of One Knowsley’s HAF programme this December and January. Read more Wed 27 Nov, 2024 Give Big, Think Bigger: Christmas Challenge Unlocking Potential Through the Power of the Arts: This festive season, Shakespeare North Playhouse is shining a light on their remarkable outreach programme creating opportunities for young people in Knowsley. Read more Load more