Tag : Shakespeare North

23 Mar 2026

Report highlights major economic impact of Shakespeare North Playhouse

Shakespeare North Playhouse is delivering millions of pounds of economic benefit, supporting new jobs, strengthening local businesses, and acting as a major catalyst for the regeneration of Prescot and the wider city region, according to the findings of an independent evaluation. The landmark £38 million cultural venue – backed by £11m from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, £18 million from Knowsley Council, alongside other key funders including Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Sir Ken […]

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09 Jun 2025

Shakespeare North Playhouse Ignites Summer with Bold Theatre, Queer Comedy, and Punked-Up Classics

Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better place to soak up the season’s creative energy than at the Shakespeare North Playhouse. Nestled in the heart of Prescot, this cultural gem is more than just a theatre—it’s a buzzing hub of imagination, community, and unforgettable storytelling. This June, the Playhouse is rolling out a thrilling programme that blends Shakespearean classics with modern twists, live music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and powerful performances that speak to today’s world. Whether you’re a die-hard Bard […]

18 Oct 2023

Shakespeare North Playhouse Offers Theatre Tickets For Just 1p!

In celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, Shakespeare North Playhouse will be offering 400 theatre tickets to see The Book of Will for only 1p! This year marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, which is the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays, containing 36 out of some 38 Shakespeare plays. Collated and published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death, only 18 of the plays had previously been printed during his lifetime. Without the First […]

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