Schools

For performances in the Cockpit Theatre tickets are priced at £15 per person with one free for every 10 purchased.

For performances in the Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden or the Studio tickets are priced at the standard child and adult rate relative to each performance.

School group size is only limited by the number of seats available in the specific performance areas.

Reservations – all group reservations must be made at least 6 weeks before the show date.

Please fill in the form here: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/schools-groups-booking-form/

The payment deadline for reservations is 4 weeks before the booked performance. If this falls in school holidays an alternative deadline will be discussed and agreed.

Payment arrangements include credit card or invoice.

Our exciting workshops support cross-curricular teaching and focus on creativity, encouraging young people to develop their confidence, resilience, literacy and analytical skills in a fun, supportive and inspiring way.

Each workshop can be delivered as a 2-hour session or a more in-depth full day workshop and is adaptable for all ages and abilities. We accommodate groups of up to 35. Groups who book a full day workshop will be able to use the Learning Centre for lunch. Pre-booking is essential and all materials are included in the cost.

Available Tuesday-Friday from 10am-6pm

2-hour workshop – £150 (£120 for Partner Schools)

Full day workshop – £550 (£440 for Partner Schools)

Our full day workshops support the development of metacognition and encourage participants to work both independently and collaboratively in creating their own Scratch Book, exploring and interpreting a text or topic.

The below sessions can be delivered as a 2-hour or full day workshop.

Please note: unless you have booked a ‘Careers’ or ‘Heritage’ workshop or have organised a bespoke workshop booking with our team, your visit will not include a tour of the theatre. Requests for a tour of the theatre on the day of your visit unfortunately cannot be accommodated.

CAREERS

A tour of Shakespeare North Playhouse, including backstage areas and our Cockpit Theatre, followed by a session in the Learning Centre exploring creative industry career pathways.

FINDING YOUR VOICE

Building confidence, developing self-expression and performing aloud to an audience.

Suggested study links: PSHE, Drama, English, Creative Writing.

FIVE ELEMENTS

Exploring the parallels between Hip Hop and Shakespeare to encourage creative expression.

Please note: This workshop is available as a full-day workshop only.

Suggested study links: Music, Art, English, Creative Writing, PSHE.

HERITAGE

A tour of our amazing theatre, learning all about the links to Shakespeare, famous figures and the heritage of Prescot, followed by a practical session in the Learning Centre creating Elizabethan blackwork style portraits inspired by our beautiful embroidery banner.

Suggested study links: History, Art, English.

TRAGEDY

Dive into the themes, imagery, and symbolism of Shakespeare’s tragic works. .

Suggested study links: History, Art, English.

COMEDY

What role does it play in Shakespeare’s works? Explore Shakespeare’s silliest plots and characters through drama games and creative activities.

Suggested study links: History, Art, English.

Experience a full-day workshop delivered at your school by the Shakespeare North Playhouse Learning Team. This could be delivered as a full day with one group, or shorter sessions with multiple groups throughout the day.

The focus for the day will be discussed in advance and can support your whole school priorities. To find out more, please email: [email protected]

Please fill in the form here: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/schools-groups-booking-form/

Coach Parking just 5 minutes away from the Playhouse, with space for upto 10 coaches per hour. Find out more and book for coach parking here.

1.4 miles away and free to book.

Available 8.30am – 7pm during school holidays; 8.30am – 6pm at other times of the year (excluding winter months when the park is closed Mon & Tue and closes at 5pm Wed – Sun)

To book, please email [email protected]

1.9 miles away and free to book.

Available Mon – Thu 6.30am – 10pm & Friday 6.30am – 9pm

Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm

To book, please email [email protected]