Freelance Mixer
A cross-disciplinary networking event for creatives, featuring insights from Liverpool theatres and Arts Council England.
Book your free placeScratch 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.
Starting this month, we’re expanding Scratch to an even fuller evening of creativity at Shakespeare North.
In addition to showcasing bold new work from emerging artists, we’re offering two FREE exciting new additions: Networking & Live Jazz!
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24th June 2025:
5.30pm–7pm: Freelance Mixer:
FREE, ticketed. To book please see here or below.
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.
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- Panel Guests:
- Desiree Cherrington from Arts Council England, talking about funding available and Knowsley as a priority place.
- Lane Paul Stewart from Shakespeare North, talking about programming at Shakespeare North Playhouse
- Lisa Allen from Shakespeare North Playhouse
7pm – 9.30pm: Scratch
Ticketed.
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8pm–10.15pm: Live Jazz with The Jubilee Stompers
FREE, drop-in.
We’re rounding off the night with live jazz in the Bar & Kitchen. Come for the music, stay for the vibe.
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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.
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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.
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Got something you want share? Amazing! Contact us to enquire about available slots for our next Scratch night at [email protected].
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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.
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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.
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Dates:
- 24 June 2025
- 14 October 2025
- 16 December 2025
Produced by
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Photography
Kristian Lawrence
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Show DETAILS
Venue Space
The Studio
Length
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket Prices
Tickets from: £5.00
Age Guidance
Suitable for ages 16+ due to adult content
Accessibility
Warning
Strong language, Swearing, Sexual references, Medical talk, Discrimination (transphobia), Depictions of smoking Estranged family relationships, Mentions of extremist ideology including white supremacy, Mentions of eating disorders
Scratch (March 2025)
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