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Mon 27 Mar, 2023

SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE CELEBRATE SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY WITH A JAM-PACKED WEEKEND OF EVENTS FEATURING ASSOCIATE ARTIST BEN CRYSTAL

The 23rd of April marks the birthday of the world’s most revered and famous playwright, William Shakespeare. Struggling to fit 457 birthday candles on a cake, Shakespeare North Playhouse has instead opted to celebrate the occasion with an utterly Shakespearean weekend of productions and workshops ac...

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Fri 17 Mar, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Alyce

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.

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Wed 8 Mar, 2023

International Women’s Day Interview

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we sit down with 5 incredible women involved in different areas of Shakespeare North Playhouse to talk about their roles, from advice on getting into the industry, to women they admire (real and Shakespearean)...

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Sat 4 Mar, 2023

Humans of shakespeare North Playhouse- Mike

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.

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Fri 17 Feb, 2023

Humans of Shakespeare North Playhouse- Ashleigh

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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