WHAT'S ON AT THE SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE, PRESCOT
What's On at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Shakespeare North Playhouse is a stunning venue in the heart of Prescott, boasting a traditional 470 seat timber framed Shakespearean style theatre. It hosts vibrant new and premier performances, theatre, music, comedy, and workshops, with events and activities filling the venue across all its space, including the theatre, exhibition gallery, studio, and their Sir Ken Dodd performance garden.
Since Shakespeare North Playhouse opened its doors in 2022, it has been nominated and shortlisted for a staggering amount of awards, winning many! Honorary Patrons include Dame Judy Dench, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and CBE Glenda Jackson
Productions, shows and events coming up include The Ravers R Us, Measure For Measure, The Tempest, and Cinderella, and Justin Moorhouse. See what’s on at Shakespeare North Playhouse below and book tickets online.
Shakespeare North Playhouse is a stunning venue in the heart of Prescott, boasting a traditional 470 seat timber framed Shakespearean style theatre. It hosts vibrant new and premier performances, theatre, music, comedy, and workshops, with events and activities filling the venue across all its space, including the theatre, exhibition gallery, studio, and their Sir Ken Dodd performance garden.
Since Shakespeare North Playhouse opened its doors in 2022, it has been nominated and shortlisted for a staggering amount of awards, winning many! Honorary Patrons include Dame Judy Dench, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and CBE Glenda Jackson
Productions, shows and events coming up include The Ravers R Us, Measure For Measure, The Tempest, and Cinderella, and Justin Moorhouse. See what’s on at Shakespeare North Playhouse below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Dungeons & Dragons Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 8 Jul - Tue 9 Sep 2025
The HandleBards - The Tempest
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 3 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
What's On at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Q&A-Sides with Stuart Murdoch (Belle and Sebastian)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Sunday 6 July 2025
An Acoustic and in-conversation with Chris Hawkins. Shakespeare North Playhouse is thrilled to present an evening with Stuart Murdoch, frontman of one of Scotland?s most iconic bands, Belle and Sebastian. In conversation with Chris Hawkins ...Itch - Spoken Word Night
Cafe-Bar
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Itch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's monthly spoken word night. It is an inclusive, welcoming community space for both performers and audience alike. If you are a performer and are looking for a performance opportunity get in touch. You mi...Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 8 July - Tuesday 23 December 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse's Learning & Engagement Team offer a Baby Bards early years story and language session for pre school children aged 18 months to 4 years old. Introducing story, letters and phonics through readings and fun activi...Dungeons & Dragons Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 8 July - Tuesday 9 September 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse's Dungeons & Dragons Night is an opportunity to embark on a remarkable journey into the realms of fantasy, where epic adventures, memorable characters, and thrilling encounters await! Whether you're seeking a new...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 8 July - Saturday 1 November 2025
Want to know more about why Shakespeare North Playhouse was built? Why in Prescot? Why it won 'Theatre Building of the Year 2023' at The Stage Awards? Look no further! On this Guided Tour through Shakespeare North Playhouse, you will be led...Bicycle Face
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 9 - Thursday 10 July 2025
A one-woman love story? about the bicycle. Part theatre show, part joyful rebellion, Bicycle Face is a funny, fierce and heart-filled solo performance about one woman?s journey to freedom?on two wheels. Created and performed by Dora Colquho...Voices & Lyrics: Celebrating the Musicals
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Celebrating the musicals!Voices and Lyrics debuted at the Octagon Theatre Bolton in 2014 as a cabaret showcasing b side musical theatre not often seen in the North West. Over the years V&L have played theatres, festivals and cabaret venues ...LCR Shakespeare + Ensemble Workshops with Ben Crystal
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 10 July 2025
Shakespeare's actors raised their productions in 2-3 days. How did they do this?In 2023, Ben took 4 days to ready an Ensemble of Liverpool-based actors to perform 36 scenes (one from every Shakespeare play) over 4 performances at the Shakes...Shakespeare and Oracy Conference
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 10 July 2025
Join us for an afternoon of oracy this summer!?With many schools looking at ways to build oracy skills into their lessons, we have been working with our partners to develop resources, workshops and a handy impact measurement framework to su...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
The Cockpit Theatre
Saturday 12 July 2025
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...Lucky Tonight
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 12 July 2025
In the 90?s sitcom Goodness Gracious Me, one of Nina Wadia?s many characters can make everything at home?"with a small" what?...?For questions like this and more, join us for?LUCKY TONIGHT!,?where quizmaster extraordinaire (and former conte...Some Masterchef Sht
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 15 - Wednesday 16 July 2025
When Adam and Luke agree to meet, there are myriad reasons their relationship, whatever this is, shouldn't work. However, over that first cup of peppermint tea, we see the spiralling story of this unlikely duo ask questions about love, iden...Wonder Gig
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Wonder Gigs - music for you, play for them. Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones aged 0-4. Each of our themed sessions includes toe-tapping, acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock and folk...As You Like It
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 16 July 2025
A delightful tale, full of comedy and music!Rosalind, the daughter of a displaced Duke, is banished from the court by her Father?s brother. Along with her cousin Celia, she escapes to the Forest of Arden and disguises herself as a man. She ...Not Too Tame: Bootcamp Showcase
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 16 July 2025
From the creatives behind ?A Midsummer Night?s Dream? and ?Twelfth Night?. This is no ordinary actor training. This is no ordinary showcase. On Wednesday 16th July, we?re throwing the doors open for a one-night-only Bootcamp Showcase in the...
This Above All: Back-of-House Tech Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 16 July - Wednesday 10 September 2025
Get an exclusive insider?s look at the inner workings of our Shakespearean Cockpit Theatre on this immersive, behind-the-scenes tourEnjoy rare, behind-the-scenes access to our technical gallery and over-stage areas, offering a unique view o...Cock
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 July 2025
Following its Northern premiere in 2024, COCK by Mike Bartlett and Directed by Rupert Hill returns as part of a large 2025 tour. The play centres on John, a man who finds himself torn between his long-term boyfriend and a woman he unexpecte...A Covert Affair
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 July 2025
In the icy heart of the Cold War, an undercover agent and a loyal comrade are given a simple task: charm, deceive, and extract state secrets. The two are monitored by their Wires, older agents who attempt to instill professionalism and disc...To Be and To Be: Queer Lives on Stage
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 July 2025
To Be and To Be: Queer Lives on Stage takes you on a journey from the gender-fluid performances of Shakespeare's day to the vibrant drag and queer theatre scene of modern Merseyside. Through a lively presentation, you?ll discover the untold...Act Slay Repeat
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July 2025
Lights, sass, action!This workshop invites you to explore performance through movement, voice, and story. Together, we?ll build mini performances that bring queer experience to life ? loud, proud, and unapologetic.?This daytime programme ai...Aleena's Garden
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July - Wednesday 6 August 2025
The perfect first theatre experience for very young children!Aleena tends to her garden from the very first days of spring through to the snowy fun of winter, with the help of some very special friends!Using their own show packs, the childr...Glitter Grit and Pride
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July 2025
Pride is personal ? so why not make it your own?Join us to dream up, sketch, and design a flag that represents your unique identity, story, or community to add to the ?Pride at Sahir 2025? marching flag. Expect colour, sparkle, and plenty o...Protest Rights & Rage
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July 2025
Make your voice seen as well as heard. In this hands-on session, we?ll channel anger, hope, and queer resistance into bold placards that shout truth to power. Materials provided ? rage encouraged!?This daytime programme aims to offer a quie...Queers Quills & Chaos
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July 2025
Whether it?s poetry, protest or pure emotion ? this is your space to spill with a ?quill?. Learn how to craft and deliver spoken word that hits hard, from the page to the mic. Come ready to write, express, and revel in queer chaos. This day...Shakespeare's Sister Sister
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 19 July 2025
Sister Sister of Drag Race UK, crowned the "esoteric queen" of the season, and now stepping centre stage for her debut solo takeover of the Shakespeare North Playhouse Studio. Known for bouncy, irreverent, art-house comedy that swings from ...The Hammer and Helena
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 July 2025
The Hammer and Helena is the true story of the most evil book ever written and its horrifying legacy. Helena Scheuberin finds herself the unwitting muse of a religious zealot ? the self-proclaimed Hammer of Witches. Her witch trial would ra...Shakespeare and Love Tour
The Cockpit Theatre
Thursday 24 - Wednesday 30 July 2025
An enchanting behind-the-scenes Theatre Tour exploring love as seen by The Bard, with insights into his romantic tales and the timeless allure of the Shakepeare North Playhouse's Cockpit Theatre. Step into a world of romance on the Shakespe...Out the Woodwork
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 July 2025
Gingerlee Does It presents its latest ingenious production, Out The Woodwork. Following his five-star dystopian satirical comedy National Killing Day, which saw a successful run at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe and 2016 Manchester Fringe Festiv...Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 July 2025
Following last summer?s sold-out ?Macbeth?, this hard-hitting Romeo & Juliet adaptation from multi award winning ?A Place For Us Theatre? delivers a story which resonates across the ages. Set in the striking Performance Garden at Shakespear...Raves R Us
The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 July 2025
The most original night of immersive theatre you've ever been a part of! Naughty Corner Productions are a multi-award-winning theatre company from Liverpool, and they are bringing their biggest hit back to the stage. Toys R Us has closed do...
Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 26 July - Saturday 29 November 2025
Join us for bi-weekly life drawing sessions in spaces across the venue. Each session will have a nude model to draw from in a variety of poses. The sessions are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced artists. Materials and suppo...Treasure Island
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Celebrating 30 years of touring theatre in 2025, Off the Ground Theatre are making their debut at Shakespeare North with the quintessential pirate tale, Treasure Island!For Jim Hawkins, pirates were just the stuff of exciting stories, until...Hamlet
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 August 2025
"Though this be madness, yet there is method isn?t!? Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare?s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style. When he discovers that ...Dinner by Candlelight on the Cockpit Stage
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 2 August 2025
Journey into the past with a bold and inventive dining experience!An intimate dining experience for just twelve guests, featuring a carefully curated tasting menu served by candlelight on the stage of our Cockpit Theatre. A unique opportuni...Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Young People
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 5 - Tuesday 26 August 2025
Step into a world of imagination, adventure, and epic storytelling!Join our Young Person?s Dungeons & Dragons 3 week play along at Shakespeare North Playhouse ? the perfect place to make new friends, play together and bring heroic character...Measure for Measure
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 August 2025
Shake-Scene Shakespeare are BACK to present a Double Bill of Shakespeare?s Dirtiest Politics!Join Shake-Scene Shakespeare this August, returning for their second mini-residency in the Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden. In 2024 they brought la...Julius Caesar
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 8 - Saturday 9 August 2025
Shake-Scene Shakespeare are BACK to present a Double Bill of Shakespeare?s Dirtiest Politics!Join Shake-Scene Shakespeare this August, returning for their second mini-residency in the Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden. In 2024 they brought la...Saving Shakespeare
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 August 2025
A fun and engaging introduction to Shakespeare!Shakespeare arrives at Queen Elizabeth?s court to put on his latest play, only to realise that the actors haven?t been booked, the script has been left behind and the only people able to help a...Breadcrumbs
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 August 2025
A brand new family show packed full of music, magic and puppetry!Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can?t seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who?s the loudest, who?s the fastest, who?s the smartest, who?s Mum?s favourite,...Pirate Princess
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 20 August 2025
For fans of circus, princesses, puppets, laughing, pirates and adventure!Poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy finds herself lost at sea in a most cumbersome ball gown. If only she could access a higher vantage point to see which way to swim!Try ...The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 August 2025
Brace yourselves for pandemonium and tidal waves of laughter in this hilariously unique family-friendly theatrical adventure! Join the ludicrously learned (and undeniably loopy) duo, Professor Doctor Lee Hithersay and Doctor Professor Rober...Electric Dreams
The Cockpit Theatre
Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 August 2025
The award-winning 80's Midsummer Night's Musical from A Place for Us Theatre returns and is bigger and bolder than ever! Electric Dreams - true to Shakespeare's original text - abridged and suitable for all the family, explodes with a 'tota...Twelfth Night
The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 29 August 2025
The brilliantly bold Not Too Tame return with an electrifying production of Twelfth Night, starring Les Dennis as Malvolio. The company that brought you 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' return with their unique brand of high octane theatre in a ...Robin Hood
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 30 August 2025
Don?t miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025!Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie She...Lennon & McCartney: The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 11 September 2025
The Classic Double Band are back!?You saw them back in June when they took to our Cockpit Stage to bring the transcendent music of Pink Floyd and Radiohead to life, now catch them again performing the greatest hits of John Lennon & Paul McC...
An Audience with James Nelson-Joyce and Mike Noble
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 13 September 2025
Join us in our Cockpit Theatre for an evening of conversation with actors James Nelson-Joyce and Mike Noble. Originally from Walton, North Liverpool ? James and Mike both attended Archbishop Beck High School just a year apart from each ot...Austen's Women: Lady Susan
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 September 2025
From Dyad Productions, the award-winning creators of Austen's Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One's Own. Austen's Women are back - in a brand-new solo show! Devil-may-care Lady S...Paul Crowe and Guests
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 19 September 2025
Hot on the heels of his latest album release... Rising local singer songwriter Paul Crowe makes his debut appearance at Shakespeare North, hot on the heels of his latest album Sun Sets the Scene. Known for his evocative songwriting and capt...Wine Tasting Evening
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 25 September 2025
"Good company, good wine, good welcome, can make good people." - Henry VIII, Act I, Scene IVIndulge in the perfect pairing: Wine Tasting at Shakespeare North Playhouse!Raise your glass and immerse yourself in a world of flavours, as we samp...Shakespeare's Supper Club - “From Field to Fork”
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 26 September 2025
Journey into the past with a bold and inventive dining experience.A tasting menu rooted in sustainability and locality. Showcasing the finest seasonal produce from nearby farms and growers, this supper club highlights the journey of each in...The HandleBards - The Tempest
The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 3 - Saturday 25 October 2025
This production of The Tempest is the first collaboration between Shakespeare North Playhouse and internationally renowned theatre company ran by cycling actors, The HandleBards, who carry all the necessary set, props & costume on the b...Witchcraft from Pendle to Prescot: A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 9 - Friday 31 October 2025
Step back in time with our immersive tour at Shakespeare North Playhouse!Join us on a captivating journey that begins with an exploration of the historic theatre itself and delves into the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. Uncover the beliefs, ...Ballydancehall
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 October 2025
A one-act comedy about not getting to choose your family,?growing up in rural Ireland, the cultural divide between north and south, and finding solace in art. Cousins Annie and Mick are two young people in the Gaeltacht of Co. Donegal. They...Scratch - Spoken Word Night
Exhibition Centre
Tuesday 14 October - Tuesday 16 December 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly spoken word night is an inclusive, welcoming community space for both performers and audience alike. For Scratch we are looking for seasoned performers that are looking for opportunities to showcase t...Scratch
The Studio
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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...Conflict of Church & State: An Audience With King Henry VIII
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 15 October 2025
The year is 1542 and His Majesty, King Henry, the Eighth of that Name, despite increasing age, is again engaged upon Royal Progress about His Realm. His Majesty is in contemplative mood with the events of recent years weighing heavily upon ...Even More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 30 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Ghosts don?t always stay in the past... The sell-out success returns with four brand new spooky stories from award-winning writers. In an ambitious co-production between HighTide and Pentabus, this year?s Ghost Stories by Candlelight will d...Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 8 November 2025
The great detective is back!London is at breaking point. A web of crime and corruption threatens to undermine the very fabric of society and at its? centre, a criminal sits motionless and undetected?Sherlock Holmes and his faithful associat...Shakespeare's Supper Club - “The Midwinter Feast”
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 20 November 2025
Journey into the past with a bold and inventive dining experience!A thoughtfully curated tasting menu that celebrates the depth and elegance of winter?s finest ingredients. Set within the unique surroundings of Shakespeare North Playhouse, ...Cinderella
The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 21 November 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Next Christmas, experience Cinderella like never before - the magical tale you love filled with laughter, fun, and unexpected surprises... Meet Mandy, Fairy 23780, fresh from Fairy Godmother school and excited to share her first assignmen...
How to get to the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Shakespeare North Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions
Prospero Place, Prescott, L34 3AB
There are many car parks close to Shakespeare North Playhouse. The closest are Mill Street Car Park and NCP Prescot Deanes House
There is a limited number of accessible parking spaces (use postcode L34 3AB for your sat nav, and follow the signs for Blue Badge parking.)
The nearest train station to Shakespeare North Playhouse is Prescot Station, which is approximately a 12 minute walk.
There are regular trains to Prescot Station from Liverpool, with a journey time of around 20 minutes, and from Manchester, with a journey time of around 1hr 20 mins, with a change at Wigan or Huyton.
Shakespeare North Playhouse has a capacity of 470 seats. Please be aware that the Cockpit Theatre is a replica of the Globe theatre built in 1629, so seats are benches with cushions, some of which have backs.
Take a look at a virtual reality version of the Cockpit Theatre
Please contact Shakespeare North Playhouse directly and their team will be able to help you.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from Shakespeare North Playhouse box office, they open:
Tueday – Saturday 11am–5pm (11pm on show days)
The Playhouse is closed, Sunday & Monday unless there is a show on.
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
You can contact Shakespeare North Playhouse directly and they will be able to advise you.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages. For example, on our Wicked event page, after the description of the show we have added the duration of the show in large capital letters. If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
For more information on accessibility at Shakespeare North Playhouse, you can visit their accessibility page.
Alternatively, please click here for more contact information and The Playhouse's access team will be able to answer your questions.
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The Shakespeare North Bar & Kitchen is open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am.
There are also plenty of great places to eat in Liverpool and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Liverpool Restaurant site here!
Shakespeare North Playhouse have the Shakespeare North Bar & Kitchen attached to the venue, plus two more bars in the their venue.
Liverpool is also full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. check out our Liverpool Bar site here!
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for hotels in Prescot
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Dungeons & Dragons Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 8 Jul - Tue 9 Sep 2025
The HandleBards - The Tempest
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 3 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
