What's on in Prescot
What's on in Prescot
Saturday 9 August 2025
Measure for Measure + Julius Caesar
Measure for Measure + Julius Caesar
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Shake-Scene Shakespeare are back to present a Double Bill of Shakespeare's Dirtiest Politics! In 2024 they brought laughs and tears - in 2025 it's all about deceit, treachery and manipulation. Grab your seat for Measure For Measure, Julius ...Shake-Scene Shakespeare ‘Cue-based Shakespeare Workshop'
Shake-Scene Shakespeare ‘Cue-based Shakespeare Workshop'
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
A playful introduction to Shakespeare?for everyone aged 12 and up!No acting experience? Never read a word of Shakespeare? Perfect. This workshop is open to all?whether you?re a complete beginner or a curious enthusiast. You?re equally welco...Tuesday 12 August 2025
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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
Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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
Dungeons & Dragons Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Saving Shakespeare
Saving Shakespeare
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Wednesday 13 August 2025
Saving Shakespeare
Saving Shakespeare
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Friday 15 August 2025
Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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,...Saturday 16 August 2025
Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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,...Tuesday 19 August 2025
Baby Bards
Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Young People
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Young People
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Summer Theatre Explorers
Summer Theatre Explorers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Looking for an unforgettable day out during the school holidays? The Theatre Explorers Tour is a fun and interactive way for families to discover the magic of Shakespeare North Playhouse together. Embark on an exciting adventure through the...Wednesday 20 August 2025
Pirate Princess
Pirate Princess
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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 ...Summer Theatre Explorers
Summer Theatre Explorers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Looking for an unforgettable day out during the school holidays? The Theatre Explorers Tour is a fun and interactive way for families to discover the magic of Shakespeare North Playhouse together. Embark on an exciting adventure through the...Thursday 21 August 2025
Summer Theatre Explorers
Summer Theatre Explorers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Looking for an unforgettable day out during the school holidays? The Theatre Explorers Tour is a fun and interactive way for families to discover the magic of Shakespeare North Playhouse together. Embark on an exciting adventure through the...Friday 22 August 2025
Summer Theatre Explorers
Summer Theatre Explorers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Looking for an unforgettable day out during the school holidays? The Theatre Explorers Tour is a fun and interactive way for families to discover the magic of Shakespeare North Playhouse together. Embark on an exciting adventure through the...Saturday 23 August 2025
Dan Nightingale
Dan Nightingale
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Award-winning comedian, game-changing podcaster and professional bell-end, Dan Nightingale has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one ...Serious Nonsense with Dan Nightingale & Friends
Serious Nonsense with Dan Nightingale & Friends
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Get ready for a night of Serious Nonsense as stand-up powerhouse Dan Nightingale headlines an evening of comedy at Shakespeare North?s Cockpit Theatre. Known for his electrifying live shows and as co-host of the smash-hit Have A Word podcas...Storyplay with Lucy
Storyplay with Lucy
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Get ready for a storytelling adventure where you help create the story! Join Lucy for a fast, funny, and totally unpredictable show full of games, laughter, and surprises.??Perfect for children and the young at heart.?...Up and Away - Tmesis Theatre
Up and Away - Tmesis Theatre
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
'Up and Away' is a fabulously fun show - engaging, interactive and hugely entertaining!? An interactive family friendly show using words, puppetry, and physical theatre, in a celebration of hope and dreaming the impossible!?Join us as we ta...Tuesday 26 August 2025
Baby Bards
Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Young People
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for Young People
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Wednesday 27 August 2025
Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Thursday 28 August 2025
Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Once Upon a Brick
Once Upon a Brick
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Welcome to Once Upon a Brick ? where imagination comes to life one brick at a time!In this magical hands-on workshop, kids become master builders and brilliant storytellers, creating their own characters, adventures, and worlds using LEGO (...Friday 29 August 2025
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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 ...Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Once Upon a Brick
Once Upon a Brick
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Welcome to Once Upon a Brick ? where imagination comes to life one brick at a time!In this magical hands-on workshop, kids become master builders and brilliant storytellers, creating their own characters, adventures, and worlds using LEGO (...Saturday 30 August 2025
Electric Dreams
Electric Dreams
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Tuesday 2 September 2025
Baby Bards
Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Tuesday 9 September 2025
Baby Bards
Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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
Dungeons & Dragons Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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 - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Wednesday 10 September 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...This Above All: Back-of-House Tech Tour
This Above All: Back-of-House Tech Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Thursday 11 September 2025
Women Aren't Funny
Women Aren't Funny
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
"All women joke about is periods and bras!" Well, at Shakespeare North, they love a "Period BRAma!" Get ready for a glorious night of standup comedy that's here to prove one undeniable truth: women are in fact hilarious. Featuring a stellar...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Lennon & McCartney: The Classic Double Band
Lennon & McCartney: The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Friday 12 September 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Saturday 13 September 2025
An Audience with James Nelson-Joyce and Mike Noble
An Audience with James Nelson-Joyce and Mike Noble
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Tuesday 16 September 2025
Austen's Women: Lady Susan
