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Shakespeare North Playhouse is the perfect day out. Why not bring your group to our award-winning theatre?
We have a selection of tours, specially created to suit a variety of interests, each lasting just over an hour. Every tour will provide you with exclusive insight into how the theatre works, making them the perfect prelude or post-experience to a show. Please see below a full list of every tour type currently available to book.
Can’t see a time and date that suits you or your group? Get in touch at [email protected] and we’ll make it happen.
Our on-site chef would be delighted to prepare a dining experience to accompany your visit, for groups of ten or more pre-booking is essential. Find out more in our Group Dining Handbook below.
GROUP VISIT CATERING
Make your group visit unforgettable by pre-booking refreshments! Choose from tea and coffee, a buffet lunch, soup and a sandwich, or an indulgent afternoon tea. Perfectly timed before or after your tour, these options add a delicious touch to your Playhouse experience.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME
Why not add a show to your visit? Book 10+ tickets as a group and enjoy 10% off! Check out our upcoming performances here.
Group Dining Handbook
Our Guided Tours
Enjoy rare, behind-the-scenes access to our technical gallery and over-stage areas, offering a unique view of the stunning Shakespearean Cockpit Theatre like few have seen before.
Discover how we light the performance space to create the perfect atmosphere and explore the unique challenges of staging performances “in the round” in our beautifully crafted oak-framed theatre.
Get in touch at [email protected] for available dates and times or book here
Note: Due to the nature of this tour, participants must be comfortable with heights and fully mobile, as we will visit areas typically accessible only to theatre professionals.
Journey through our award-winning venue with one of our passionate, knowledgeable guides to uncover the theatrical heritage of Prescot and its unique connection to Shakespeare.
Curious about why Shakespeare North Playhouse was built, why Prescot was chosen, or how we won Theatre Building of the Year 2023 at The Stage Awards and RIBA North West’s Building of the Year 2024? This tour has all the answers!
Regular tour dates are available for individuals or groups smaller than 10.
Get in touch at [email protected] for available dates and times or book here.
Experience our beautiful, award-winning Shakespeare North Playhouse through the lens of love as understood by The Bard himself.
Explore Shakespeare’s lovers on the page and stage, and fall for the special details in our building, from evocative sculptures to exquisite carpentry—all before being swept away by the charm of our oak-framed Cockpit Theatre.
Get in touch at [email protected] for available dates and times.
Revealing the remarkable story of a Merseyside woman who found herself entangled in a web of hysteria. This captivating journey starts with a presentation about Stewart-era superstitions and the accusations and persecution which led to the infamous Pendle witch trials.
Fully immersed in the 17th century, we’ll show you round our award-winning Playhouse, explaining its history and Prescot’s own dramatic links to Shakespeare.
Get in touch at [email protected] for available dates and times.
Calling all little explorers! Step into a world of theatre magic and see what secrets are hiding behind the scenes.
Perfect for kids (and grown-ups too!), this fun-filled tour takes you on an exciting journey through our amazing theatre. Follow clues, explore hidden corners, and discover the stories that bring the stage to life.
Our Theatre Explorers Tours run all year round — keep an eye out for our special seasonal editions, like spooky tours at Halloween or festive fun in December! You can find these in our “What’s On” section to book directly or get in touch with us to create a tailored experience for your group.
Get in touch at [email protected] for available dates and times or book here.
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