What's on in Prescot
What's on in Prescot
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Wednesday 18 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Friday 20 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Saturday 21 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Baggage Reclaim
Baggage Reclaim
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Baggage Reclaim by Mark Nelson and Melissa RobertsWhen Jenny unexpectedly runs into her ex-husband Nathan at a wedding, a chance encounter turns into a fragile ceasefire: ?just coffee, once a month.? But the past doesn?t stay politely in th...
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Scratch
Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's 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 audienc...Wednesday 25 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...My Mix(ed Up) Tape
My Mix(ed Up) Tape
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Phoebe?s back home in the Valleys and is being forced to attend cousin Caroline?s wedding. Inside the Working Men?s Club Wedding-O-Dreams, things are already unravelling ? the bouncer?s barred her, Caroline is determined to make Phoebe the ...Thursday 26 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...My Mix(ed Up) Tape
My Mix(ed Up) Tape
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Phoebe?s back home in the Valleys and is being forced to attend cousin Caroline?s wedding. Inside the Working Men?s Club Wedding-O-Dreams, things are already unravelling ? the bouncer?s barred her, Caroline is determined to make Phoebe the ...
Friday 27 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Bloody Wimmin by Lucy Kirkwood
Bloody Wimmin by Lucy Kirkwood
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The protests at Greenham Common were a political landmark of the eighties. But how much did Greenham impact on the fight for nuclear disarmament, the progress of the women?s movement and the culture of protest itself?Join Paperwork Theatre?...Saturday 28 March 2026
Two by Jim Cartwright
Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Behind the bar of their northern pub, the Landlord and Landlady welcome their regulars with open arms. Lending an ear for stories of celebration, of loss, of love and of despair, the bickering couple work together to keep the locals in high...Bloody Wimmin by Lucy Kirkwood
Bloody Wimmin by Lucy Kirkwood
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The protests at Greenham Common were a political landmark of the eighties. But how much did Greenham impact on the fight for nuclear disarmament, the progress of the women?s movement and the culture of protest itself?Join Paperwork Theatre?...Sunday 29 March 2026
An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle
An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Join us for a special evening as Sue Johnston (The Royle Family, Brookside) and John McCardle (Brookside, Emmerdale), the original stars of Jim Cartwright?s Two, reunite on the set of Shakespeare North Playhouse?s Two to reflect on their ce...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Wren's World
Wren's World
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wren and her sister Robin experience the world very differently; Robin seems to have it all figured out, but to Wren, the world is loud and busy and confusing. To make sense of it, she creates her own magical world full of adventure, where ...Wednesday 1 April 2026
Shakespeare Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness
Shakespeare Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
?Shakespeare, Youth and the Secret to Human Happiness!!With Christopher Bailey, performer, initiator, policy influencer and Shakespearean lover!Christopher, a long-standing lead of the Arts and Health Office at WHO, a co-founder of the Jame...Thursday 2 April 2026
Spring Supper Club
Spring Supper Club
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Celebrate the season of new beginnings with an intimate evening of fresh flavours and good company. Our Spring Supper Club menu is inspired by the brightness of the season ? think vibrant produce, fragrant herbs, and dishes that bring a tou...
Saturday 4 April 2026
Badly Drawn Boy
Badly Drawn Boy
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Dunstable-born, Bolton-raised, Manchester-living Mercury-prize winning folk rocker Damon Gough has always been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, and his truly personal and heartfelt catalogue of glorious, colourful warming, honest pop so...They Were All Some Mother's Sons Documentary Screening
They Were All Some Mother's Sons Documentary Screening
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Our screening of the award winning documentary 'They Were All Some Mother's Sons' offers a unique insight into the lives of German prisoners of war, during the time that they were housed in a camp situated on The King George V playing field...Saturday 11 April 2026
Rapunzel
Rapunzel
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It?s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out a way to escape. ...Tuesday 14 April 2026
James Acaster
James Acaster
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
"One of comedy's most original voices" (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. --- "A comedy genius at the peak of his powers" - Guardian "a remarka...Wednesday 15 April 2026
James Acaster
James Acaster
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
"One of comedy's most original voices" (Evening Standard) has written a new show. He's very proud of it. That being said, you are allowed to ruin it. Fill your boots. --- "A comedy genius at the peak of his powers" - Guardian "a remarka...Friday 17 April 2026
Amber Sings Ella
Amber Sings Ella
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Amber Sings Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song is a passionate tribute to the timeless legacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Showcasing some of the finest talent from Liverpool's vibrant jazz scene, this performance offers an evocative journey ...Saturday 18 April 2026
Down in Laurel Canyon
Down in Laurel Canyon
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Down In Laurel Canyon is a re-imagining the timeless catalogue of songs produced throughout the 70s in California. This 7-piece band of Liverpool-based musicians and friends will take you through a nostalgic journey back in time. Througho...The Freshwater Five
The Freshwater Five
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
In 2011, five fishermen on the Isle of Wight (Jamie Green, Jon Beere, Daniel Payne, Scott Birtwistle and Zoran Dresic) were sentenced to a total of 104 years for conspiracy to import ?53m worth of cocaine. In 2021 new evidence came to light...Tuesday 21 April 2026
The Animals
The Animals
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
What happens when imagination becomes survival? Set inside a youth custody classroom, The Animals is a fierce, poetic and deeply human play about identity, anger, compassion - and the stories we tell ourselves to survive systems that refuse...Friday 24 April 2026
The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd's End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years. Patrick Hamilton was a dazzling success in his twenties, producin...Stealing Sheep
Stealing Sheep
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Liverpool?s Stealing Sheep team up with She Drew the Gun, Meduulla, Ellaments (Big Joanie) and more to unleash GLO: Girl Life Online: an arthouse touring show diving into the virtual subconscious of culture through a girlhood lens. Question...Saturday 25 April 2026
Women Aren't Funny (Cockpit)
Women Aren't Funny (Cockpit)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
"All women joke about is periods and bras!" Well, at Shakespeare North, we love a?Period?BRAma!??Get ready for a glorious night of standup comedy in our studio that?s here to prove one undeniable truth: women are in fact?hilarious.???Featur...Thursday 30 April 2026
They Were All Some Mother's Sons
They Were All Some Mother's Sons
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
They Were All Some Mother?s Sons is a moving and heart-warming story of peace and reconciliation. Based on the true story of two German soldiers, Rolf Rheinlander and Eric Kirste, who were detained together as Prisoners of War in 1945 in a ...Friday 1 May 2026
Justin Moorhouse
Justin Moorhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life". After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you can catch in full on YouTube), he's back ...They Were All Some Mother's Sons
They Were All Some Mother's Sons
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
They Were All Some Mother?s Sons is a moving and heart-warming story of peace and reconciliation. Based on the true story of two German soldiers, Rolf Rheinlander and Eric Kirste, who were detained together as Prisoners of War in 1945 in a ...Saturday 2 May 2026
Justin Moorhouse
Justin Moorhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life". After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you can catch in full on YouTube), he's back ...They Were All Some Mother's Sons
They Were All Some Mother's Sons
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
They Were All Some Mother?s Sons is a moving and heart-warming story of peace and reconciliation. Based on the true story of two German soldiers, Rolf Rheinlander and Eric Kirste, who were detained together as Prisoners of War in 1945 in a ...Thursday 7 May 2026
Brass Monkees
Brass Monkees
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Brass Monkees ? the high-energy band that blends Soul and R&B into a high-octane, feel-good experience! This dynamic group features a sizzling 3-piece brass section, electrifying lead vocals, a...Friday 8 May 2026
Bowie performed by The Classic Double Band
Bowie performed by The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The music of David Bowie performed live by The Classic Double Band at Liverpool's Camp and Furnace...Thursday 14 May 2026
The City of Curses: A Murder Mystery By Trial
The City of Curses: A Murder Mystery By Trial
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
In?the?midst?of?civil war, hunger and incurable sickness - something worse haunts?the?streets?of?the?City, something?the?locals cannot lock?their doors from... witchcraft. With?the?infamous Witch Hunts ripping through Europe, desperation co...Thursday 21 May 2026
Mama Sood's Supper Club
Mama Sood's Supper Club
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Mama Sood's Supper Club is Back!Following? sell-out success earlier this year, Mama Sood?s Supper Club returns to Shakespeare North Playhouse. Personally curated by Mama herself, each dish showcases the versatility of her creations while sh...Friday 22 May 2026
Blondie, Television and Talking Heads Performed by The Classic Double Band
Blondie, Television and Talking Heads Performed by The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Step into a world of nostalgia and bluesy rock wonder as The Classic Double Band celebrate the unparalleled artistry of some of the greatest bands of all time, Blondie, Talking Heads and Television. ...Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
In A Big Country, an evening with Big Country's Bruce Watson. Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both ...Tuesday 26 May 2026
Our Public House
Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Your Round. Your Say. In a town just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in th...Wednesday 27 May 2026
Our Public House
Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Your Round. Your Say. In a town just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in th...Thursday 28 May 2026
Our Public House
Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Your Round. Your Say. In a town just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in th...Friday 29 May 2026
Our Public House
Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Your Round. Your Say. In a town just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in th...Saturday 30 May 2026
Our Public House
Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Your Round. Your Say. In a town just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in th...Friday 12 June 2026
Nell Gwynn
Nell Gwynn
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy?s restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm. Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn?t afraid...Saturday 13 June 2026
Nell Gwynn
