WHAT'S ON AT THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE, LIVERPOOL
What's On at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Below you will find what's on at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.
Opened in 1881 on the site of Cooke's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts, both Richard Burton and Judi Dench made their professional stage debuts at the Royal Court Liverpool.
Located on Roe Street, the 1,186 capacity nautical themed Art Deco style building is celebrated for debuting productions - mainly comedy dramas, plays, musicals and pantomimes with a Liverpool theme - with a 150 seat Studio space in the basement welcoming smaller theatre productions and stand-up comedy.
Below you will find what's on at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.
Opened in 1881 on the site of Cooke's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts, both Richard Burton and Judi Dench made their professional stage debuts at the Royal Court Liverpool.
Located on Roe Street, the 1,186 capacity nautical themed Art Deco style building is celebrated for debuting productions - mainly comedy dramas, plays, musicals and pantomimes with a Liverpool theme - with a 150 seat Studio space in the basement welcoming smaller theatre productions and stand-up comedy.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Royal Court Variety Lunch Club
Royal Court Theatre
Wed 14 May - Wed 6 Aug 2025
The Legend Of Rooney's Ring
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 18 Jul - Sat 23 Aug 2025
The Scouse Christmas Carol
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 7 Nov 2025 - Sat 17 Jan 2026
Speedo Mick - The Scouse Stomper
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 30 May - Sat 5 Jul 2025
What's On at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Making It
Royal Court
Thursday 1 - Saturday 17 May 2025
Making It! began as a homegrown one woman show in 2018 called Our Bev's Christmas Cracker, winning a Liverpool Echo Theatre Award, and played to sell-out crowds. This time, writing duo Stephen Fletcher and Cath Rice have developed the show ...Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase
Studio
Friday 2 May - Saturday 19 July 2025
The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. bring the biggest names and the freshest acts from around the globe; Liverpool, Los Angeles, Lafta Republic and Oldham. Resident host Ch...The Rise Up Rebel Writers Night
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Capoeira For All presents Rise Up Rebel, a new affinity project for black, brown, and global ethnic majority (GEM) young people, between the ages of 16 and 25, living in Liverpool which aims to use the power of story to empower, educate and...Jonny & The Baptists
Studio
Friday 16 May 2025
A double bill of two shows in one night, from cult multi-award winning musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists. A brand new hour of songs and stories about why we are (or are not) happy; and a retrospective of our first decade making riotous...Speedo Mick - The Scouse Stomper
Royal Court
Friday 30 May - Saturday 5 July 2025
The world premiere of the musical that celebrates one of the biggest characters to come out of this city. Over its illustrious 150-year history Everton Football Club has had many heroes but perhaps none of them have been absorbed into the w...Speedo Mick - The Musical
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 30 May - Saturday 5 July 2025
Over its illustrious 150-year history Everton Football Club has had many heroes but perhaps none of them have been absorbed into the wider public consciousness as much as Speedo Mick. A die-hard Blues supporter, supported himself by thousa...Pauline Daniels
Studio
Thursday 19 June 2025
Join Pauline Daniels, for an evening of laughter and song to kick off her birthday celebrations! Seventy, Sassy, Slightly Senile, STILL STANDING! Pauline celebrates hitting 70 with her one woman show filled with plenty of fun and great tune...The Legend Of Rooney's Ring
Royal Court
Friday 18 July - Saturday 23 August 2025
Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Amandaland, Nova Jones) has created the ultimate scouse sword and sorcery tale that is packed with magic, romance, original songs and stupid gags. Based on a half-true rumour, this story of myth and missus wi...Sauce and Sorcery
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 1 - Saturday 23 August 2025
Abrakebabra is just a normal chippy in the Swan. Chips, fish, scallops and donner meat all served up with a smile. Well, sometimes served up with a smile. What's less normal are the people behind the counter. You see Finn and his grandad ...The Derby-Days
Royal Court
Friday 12 September - Saturday 11 October 2025
Ian Salmon (Girls Don't Play Guitars, The Comeback Special) has written a brand new comedy about a subject close to his heart. If you are a red, or a blue or just someone who likes to watch families raging at each other, then come and join ...Michelle de Swarte - The Afters
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 19 September 2025
Michelle De Swarte is back with her entourage of trademarkrazor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred storytelling. After the main event's highsand lows, Michelle wonders what to do after the party. She's heading to theafters for some brutally hone...Eddie Fortune
Studio
Saturday 20 September 2025
Single, 40 and living back with his Mum. Eddie has a history of failed relationships. He has done it all, he has dated thatcher loving Tories, evil math teachers from Dudley, ginger spiritualists and even slept with someone dressed as a Cra...Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow - Show Pony
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 22 October 2025
A Berk's Nest production in association with United Agents NickMohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony Taskmasterloser & Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimedalter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show: Show Pony - now...Kieran Hodgson
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 24 October 2025
The four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee returns with his new show, Voice of America. America. What happened, man? Ever since he was a little loser kid in a little loser country (yes, England), Kieran Hodgson has been putting on an...
The Scouse Christmas Carol
Royal Court
Friday 7 November 2025 - Saturday 17 January 2026
Ha! Bumbug! It's that time again when the Royal Court searches "Christmas shows" on Google and picks one to scousify! This year we're improving on the great Charles Dickens, who always wanted his shows to have more stupid jokes and live mus...It's a Wonderful Life (U)
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Royal Court Variety Lunch Club
Royal Court Theatre
Wed 14 May - Wed 6 Aug 2025
The Legend Of Rooney's Ring
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 18 Jul - Sat 23 Aug 2025
The Scouse Christmas Carol
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 7 Nov 2025 - Sat 17 Jan 2026
Speedo Mick - The Scouse Stomper
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 30 May - Sat 5 Jul 2025
