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 Cinderella, Where Do The Noses Grow, Little Bear With The Christmas Lights, 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 Cinderella, Where Do The Noses Grow, Little Bear With The Christmas Lights, 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
What's On at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
An Evening with the Mayors
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 29 January 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and conversation as we present "An evening with the mayors - Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham "Liverpool and Manchester have long been heralded as massively significant music cities with art...Film: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 30 January 2026
Funny, melancholy yarn of a folk duo reunited by oddball superfan. Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island, dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden)...Gala Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 31 January 2026
Join us for our very first Shakespeare North Playhouse Gala Night, an evening where sonnets, music, and performance come together in celebration. Experience Shakespeare?s timeless sonnets, alongside songs inspired by his works, brought vivi...Wee Film Club: The Kid
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 31 January 2026
A silent masterpiece about a little tramp who discovers a little orphan and brings him up.10am ? FREE activity for children (arts & crafts on cinema)11am ? film screeningChaplin?s first full-length feature is a silent masterpiece about a li...An Audience with Sue Devaney
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Sunday 1 February 2026
Join us for a special afternoon as actress Sue Devaney (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies, Shameless) graces the Cockpit stage to discuss her varied career from television to theatre and beyond!...A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 4 - Saturday 7 February 2026
Step into candlelit winter woods and discover the shadowy underbelly of Shakespeare?s A Midsummer Night?s Dream To escape a society ruled by tyrannical law, four young lovers flee to the forest beyond the city walls. Unbeknownst to them, t...Women Aren't Funny
The Studio
Thursday 12 February 2026
"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...Fleetwood Mac: The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 14 February 2026
The Classic Double Band are back!You saw them last year when they took to our Cockpit Stage to bring the transcendent music of Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Lennon and McCartney to life, now catch them again performing the greatest hits of Fleetwo...Tidy Trolls
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Ilaria The Storyteller Adventure awaits as Albert the monkey, Brian the chicken and Rita the mouse prepare for The Tidy Trolls to visit in this entertaining show about friendship and keeping your bedroom tidy.A funny and free interactive s...Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 February 2026
Welcome to Egypt - the bustling community hub and iconic music venue - run by legendary activist and soul diva Queen Cleopatra.?Egypt has everything you could possibly need to survive in this rundown city ? warm space, free food, banging tu...Film: A complete Unknown
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 February 2026
The story of Bob Dylan?s musical and personal adventures as he electrified the world of folk in every sense. Nominated for 6 BAFTA Awards, including Best Actor. Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOW...The Lost Property Library
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 20 February 2026
The smoke clears on the once crowded platform, the outline of the Station Master is all that's left as the train pulls away. He?s here to welcome you to the Lost Property Library ? a place where lost stories, memories, and objects come to b...Two by Jim Cartwright
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 6 - Saturday 28 March 2026
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...Puck A Fairy's Tale
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 March 2026
Have you ever wondered what happened before A Midsummer Night?s Dream? Join Puck, Shakespeare?s most mischievous fairy, on a magical, comedic, heartfelt ride through his origin story, and find out!Who is Puck? Can he stop the war between ...My Mixed Up Tape
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 March 2026
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 ...An Audience with Sue Johnston and John McArdle
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Sunday 29 March 2026
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...Wren's World
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 31 March 2026
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 ...Spring Supper Club
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 2 April 2026
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...Rapunzel
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 11 April 2026
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. ...James Acaster
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 14 - Wednesday 15 April 2026
"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...Amber Sings Ella
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 April 2026
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 ...Down in Laurel Canyon
The Cockpit Theatre
Saturday 18 April 2026
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
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 April 2026
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...The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 24 April 2026
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
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 24 April 2026
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...Women Aren't Funny (Cockpit)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 25 April 2026
"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...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 ...They Were All Some Mother's Sons
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 May 2026
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 ...The City of Curses: A Murder Mystery By Trial
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 14 May 2026
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...Classic Double: Blondie Television and Talking Heads
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 22 May 2026
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....Our Public House
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
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...Nell Gwynn
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 12 June - Saturday 4 July 2026
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...Ricky Tomlinson - Retirement my Are Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
From his time in the building trade to becoming a TV legend & a freeman of Liverpool, Ricky Tomlinson tells all to writer of successful theatre show Irish Annies, Asa Murphy....The Easy Rollers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A roaring seven-piece jazz outfit - ready to transport you back to the golden age of jazz - deliver their sensational cabaret-style show Drop Me Off in Harlem, featuring hits from The Jazz Age (1920-1933) through to The Swing Era (1933-194...Get Blue: A Tribute to the Fab Four
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 16 July 2026
A Jazz Tribute to The BeatlesExperience the timeless tunes of The Beatles with a Cool Cat Twist and join us for an unforgettable evening, as top-notch jazz musicans breathe new life into your favourite Beatles classics!The Beatles Get Blue ...The Kate Bush Song Book
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 July 2026
Since embarking on their musical journey back in 2012, Cloudbusting have been touring theatres and music venues across the UK and Europe, exploring the intricacies and nuance of Kate?s stunning albums. Along the way, many of those complex a...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 July 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Monday 26 October 2026
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a poli...Christmas Carol
The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 20 November - Thursday 31 December 2026
Festive lights twinkle outside 'The Counting House 'pub but inside Manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it - no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credi...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.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to Shakespeare North Playhouse, please click here for more contact information.
If you have lost an item during a visit to Shakespeare North Playhouse, click here to contact the venue.
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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