News About Us The Story so far Our Team Our Volunteers Awards News Our Trustees Contact Us 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... Read more 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. Read more 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)... Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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. Read more 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 Read more Become A Supporter Explore the benefits of our Cockpit Circle including advanced booking and exclusive discounts. Join today 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. Read more 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. Read more 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... Read more Load more