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Shakespeare North Playhouse is a place full of creativity and joy. Just the place to get together and make things happen. We’re keen to welcome people from all across the North to meet, celebrate and create things together. Pick a space, book it in and we’ll do the rest.
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Our Spaces
The Cockpit Theatre
The jewel in our crown. A stunning, oak framed, Elizabethan theatre lit by glorious candelabra. Take to the stage for an intimate dinner or reception or use the space to present your big ideas.
The Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden
Our outdoor performance space, The Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden honours the brilliant comic, with his comedy expressions engraved into the giant steps, alongside Shakespeare’s best known phrases.
From the amphitheatre style seating space, audiences can enjoy all kinds of outdoor entertainment.
The Studio
Performances and presentations or dinners and dancing. Maximum capacity 55 people.
The Exhibition Space
A large exhibition space with video projection built in. Maximum capacity 80.
The Learning Centre
A flexible space for presentations and workshops located close to The Studio so perfect as break out space. Includes built in 98” screen. Maximum capacity 80 people.
The Cafe
Private dining and entertaining space with access to the outdoor Piazza. Maximum capacity 80.
The First Floor Bar
Spill out across the first floor foyer for drinks receptions, informal networking and break out activities. Access to the balcony with views of historic Prescot.
Maximum capacity 50 people.
Meeting Room
A small meeting room for around 8 people, where big things can happen.
