Scratch

Scratch is our quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audience and gather valuable feedback.

24th June 2025:

• 5.30pm–7pm: Freelance Mixer: A new networking opportunity for creatives across disciplines. Meet fellow artists and hear insights from a panel featuring representatives from Liverpool theatres and Arts Council England.
• 7pm – 9.30pm: Scratch
• 8pm–10.15pm: Live Jazz with The Jubilee Stompers: We’re rounding off the night with live jazz in the Bar & Kitchen. Come for the music, stay for the vibe.

Whether you’re refining a play, testing a new script, or presenting your latest artistic venture, Scratch Night is your space. We invite artists across disciplines—actors, playwrights, performers, and creatives of all kinds—to step into the spotlight and share their work. 

Our Scratch Nights feature a mix of two featured artists (Headliners) and a limited number of bookable slots for those eager to present their work to an engaged and enthusiastic audience. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned creator looking to try something new, we’d love to hear from you. 

Got something you want share? Amazing! Contact us to enquire about available slots for our next Scratch night at [email protected].

Not a performer/ writer/ singer/ artist? Fantastic! Scratch thrives on the energy and feedback of its audience. Your input and encouragement are vital to the creative process, making this a night of true collaboration and discovery. 

Join us quarterly at Shakespeare North Playhouse for an evening of experimentation, growth, and creativity. Ready to take part? Apply for a slot or simply come along to be inspired. 

Dates: 

• 24 June 2025
• 14 October 2025
• 16 December 2025