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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.

Tue 29 Mar, 2022

An interview with the architect Dr Nicholas Helm

With the Jacobean church in sight, and standing next to the car park and Old Museum in Prescot in 2006 a conversation between architect Dr. Nicholas Helm and Professor Richard Wilson sparked the idea that led to a magnificent and internationally important Shakespearean theatre built, right here in K...

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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)

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

An interview with the architect Dr Nicholas Helm