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
The HandleBards - The Tempest
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 3 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 21 Oct - Tue 9 Dec 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Wed 17 Sep - Sat 27 Dec 2025
Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Sat 27 Sep - Sat 29 Nov 2025
What's On at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Austen's Women: Lady Susan
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
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...Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 17 September - Saturday 27 December 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...Shakespeare North Young Company (Juniors)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Love acting? Curious about the stage? Or just ready to try something new?Packed with fun, creativity, and big stage energy: Our Young Company is the perfect place for young people age 7 to 11 to dive into drama, explore new ideas, and creat...To Be and To Be: Queer Lives on Stage
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 17 September - Friday 14 November 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...Kylie - The Original Showgirl
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 18 September 2025
This dazzling tribute show celebrates Kylie?s incredible and long-standing career - get ready for all her greatest hits from the 80s through to today. With sparkling costumes, iconic dance moves, and unforgettable songs like; Can?t Get You ...Film: Liverpool Story
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 19 September 2025
Imagine Futures presents: Cinema at Shakespeare North. Big-screen films are back in Prescot! Imagine Futures CiC is teaming up with SN to present monthly screenings for all ages. Communities and voices are observed from a fresh perspective ...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...Snapshot Tours
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 September 2025
Join us behind the scenes for the 2025 Heritage Open Days!Our Snapshot Tours are the perfect opportunity to take a glimpse inside the award-winning Shakespeare North Playhouse. Join us for a peek at what makes us one of the most exciting an...Wee Film Club: Lulina & other stories
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 20 September 2025
Imagine Futures presents: Wee Film Club! Big-screen films are back in Prescot for cheeky kids!10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningDirectors:?VariousCountries:?VariousYear:?2022-24Colourful, imagin...Baby Bards
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 23 September - Tuesday 30 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...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...Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 27 September - 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...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...Portrait Drawing Course
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 9 - Thursday 30 October 2025
Four workshops that will explore a variety of creative approaches, techniques and materials used in making portraits. You?ll learn how to capture the character and expression that make each portrait unique, while also expanding your skills ...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
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...Arts Council England: 1-2-1 Surgeries
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Are you a creative practitioner, freelancer, or artist in Knowsley looking to take the next step in your work?Designed for creative practitioners, freelancers, artists, and cultural organisations in Knowsley ? and especially those working t...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 ...Film: Absolute Beginners
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 October 2025
A musical bonanza, chronicling a time when teenagers first came into their own and racism was on the rise in England. Colin (Eddie O?Connell), an aspiring young British photographer and jazz aficionado, falls for the beautiful Crepe Suzette...Wee Film Club: My Neighbour Totoro
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 October 2025
Inspirationally lovely film about a girl?s encounter with a gentle creature.10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningThis acclaimed animated tale by director Hayao Miyazaki follows schoolgirl Satsuke a...Itch - Spoken Word Night
Cafe-Bar
Tuesday 21 October - Tuesday 9 December 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...Songs and Stories - An Intimate Evening With Paul Young
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Songs and Stories - An Intimate Evening with Paul YoungPaul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That?s My Home). More success followed with the num...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...Mama Sood's Supper Club
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 14 November 2025
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...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 - Wednesday 31 December 2025
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...Women Aren't Funny
The Studio
Thursday 27 November 2025
"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...Festive Wreath Making
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 November 2025
Step into the spirit of the season with our Festive Wreath-Making Workshop. Guided by an expert florist, you?ll learn the art of handcrafting a beautiful wreath using lush greenery, natural textures, and decorative accents. Whether you?re a...Film: I'm Still Here
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 28 November 2025
I?M STILL HERE (2024) + local short filmMulti-awarded, including Oscar for best international feature film, one of the best films in recent years!?When a former congressman is abducted from his beachfront home in 1970s Rio, his wife and chi...Black Liver's Game Show SHOW
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 29 November 2025
So what?s it about, then?It?s the game show all about YOU. Yes, YOU! Your hosts, Ruth and Keith, (of Blackpool theatre company Black Liver) will present a quiz night of trivia, poetry and parody about the place you call home. Do you know th...Wee Film Club: Savages
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 29 November 2025
Indigenous teen and baby orangutan take on developers in Borneo. An animated wonder!10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningAt the edge of Borneo?s lush rainforest, K?ria rescues a baby orangutan from...Ghost Stories for Christmas
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 3 - Thursday 4 December 2025
In the tradition of?M.R James,?Susan Hill?and?Charles Dickens, we invite you to pull up a chair and engage in one of the oldest festive traditions, sharing a classic ghost story. The flickering flames wake spectral shadows of the past. Is t...Deck The Halls with Dolly
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 December 2025
?Dolly Parton Tribute Show ? Christmas Special??Deck The Halls with Dolly?Get ready to deck the halls and sparkle brighter than a rhinestone-studded jumpsuit because the Dolly Parton Tribute Show ? Christmas Special is coming to town! This ...This Above All: Back-of-House Tech Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 5 December 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...Wee Film Club: The Snowman
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 6 December 2025
Let?s welcome the Festive season with the Snowman!10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningAfter an English boy makes a snowman on Christmas Eve, it comes to life to take him on an adventure to the Nor...Where do the Noses Grow
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 December 2025
The Tale Of Nobody Nose is a fantastical, non-verbal experience told with three theatre clowns (Boz, Yolo and Flo) as they follow their magical map of dreams. They arrive at the right place at the right time and meet a young, lost puppet, w...Cillas Christmas Cracker
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 13 December 2025
An Unmissable Festive Spectacle of 60s Glamour and Holiday Cheer!Step back in time and celebrate the season with Cilla Black?s Christmas Cracker! ? a dazzling festive show packed with nostalgic hits and yuletide joy. This spectacular evenin...Little Bear with the Christmas Lights
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 18 - Wednesday 24 December 2025
It?s almost Christmas and Little Bear and her friends are getting ready for the most magical day of year. The fire is lit; the stockings are hung but there?s still one thing missing?Little Bear just can?t find the perfect Christmas lights....Wee Film Club: The Legend of Ochi
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 27 December 2025
A young girl runs away from home and befriends a wounded and lost creature.10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningIn a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised ...Film: The End
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Monday 29 December 2025
After decades alone, a wealthy family living in a salt mine encounters a stranger. The golden age of Hollywood musicals is given a postapocalyptic twist in this dazzling epic from Oscar?-nominated filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer. With Tilda Sw...Justin Moorhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 May 2026
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 ...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
If you need further support or have more questions, please contact Shakespeare North Playhouse directly, and their team will help you out.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The HandleBards - The Tempest
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 3 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 21 Oct - Tue 9 Dec 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Wed 17 Sep - Sat 27 Dec 2025
Shakespeare North: Life Drawing
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Sat 27 Sep - Sat 29 Nov 2025
