WHAT'S ON AT THE PLAYHOUSE, LIVERPOOL
What's On at the Playhouse, Liverpool
Here you will find what's on at the Liverpool Playhouse, which opened as a music hall in 1866 in Williamson Square as the Star Concert Hall attracting the likes of Robert Donat, Michael Redgrave, Noel Coward, Richard Burton, Patricia Routledge, Anthony Hopkins, and Richard Briers throughout its time.
After a brief time as Liverpool Repertory Theatre, it was renamed Liverpool Playhouse in 1916 and, today, the 637 capacity theatre is home to touring drama productions, comedians and "in conversation" events.
Here you will find what's on at the Liverpool Playhouse, which opened as a music hall in 1866 in Williamson Square as the Star Concert Hall attracting the likes of Robert Donat, Michael Redgrave, Noel Coward, Richard Burton, Patricia Routledge, Anthony Hopkins, and Richard Briers throughout its time.
After a brief time as Liverpool Repertory Theatre, it was renamed Liverpool Playhouse in 1916 and, today, the 637 capacity theatre is home to touring drama productions, comedians and "in conversation" events.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Playhouse, Liverpool
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What's On at the Playhouse, Liverpool
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 2026
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or ...BOST Musicals - Follies
Playhouse, Liverpool
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's enduring musical is a glorious tribute to the golden-age of American Vaudeville. On the eve of the demolition of the Weissman Theatre, its former showgirls and stars gather in its decaying auditorium for...Ballet of Lights - Cinderella
The Playhouse Auditorium
Thursday 11 June 2026
Cinderella returns in a bold, new ballet that's redefining classical dance. This classic fairy tale is reimagined in a ballet show where dancers shine in glow-in-the-dark costumes. Watch as dancers in illuminated costumes twirl and glow acr...Malory Towers
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Enid Blyton's Malory Towers is the original 'Girl Power' story. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music, as Emma Rice Company's production has been de...Suspicious Minds
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Three women, all at huge turning points in their lives whilst dealing with the death of their mum. Will their grief consume them or will it set them free? Standing at the edge of their futures, will they fall or will the...Behind the Curtain: Playhouse Heritage Tours June
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 June 2026
This immersive experience takes you beyond the stage lights to uncover the stories that shaped one of the city's most iconic theatres. Discover the rich heritage of the Playhouse building, from its architectural origins ...The Jury Experience - Death on the Port Side
Playhouse, Liverpool
Friday 3 July 2026
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide... guilty or not guilty? On a summer night, the son of a powerful politic...WOW - That's What I Call Musicals
The Playhouse Auditorium
Saturday 11 July 2026
Get ready for a night of pure musical theatre magic as WOW Liverpool presents WOW - That's What I Call Musicals, a spectacular live revue packed with the biggest and most beloved hits from iconic West End and Broadway shows. Featuring a pow...WOW That's What I Call Musicals
Playhouse, Liverpool
Saturday 11 July 2026
Featuring a powerhouse cast, this high-energy production delivers show-stopping anthems, breathtaking vocals, and electrifying choreography in a full-scale theatrical experience. From spine-tingling ballads to roof-raisi...The Jury Experience - Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
The Playhouse Auditorium
Saturday 5 September 2026
When a driverless car causes a fatal accident, who's truly at fault? This immersive drama pulls you into the center of a legal and ethical storm, raising questions no courtroom has ever faced before. There is no legal roadmap for this case....Beckett: Lieben 2026 - Play and Come and Go
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 September 2026
Play (1962/63) was originally written by Samuel Beckett in English and was first performed (as Spiel) at Theater Ulm in June 1963. It was published in German in July of the same year. The fate of three characters, who fi...Pride & Prejudice (sort of)
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be...Present Laughter
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 October 2026
Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noel Coward's celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Geri Essendine is a hugely successful actress (who has been 39 for...Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope!But who is this pint-sized hero and ...The Haunting of Hill House
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
Don't miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson's "near perfect" (Stephen King) classic ghost story. From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping n...
Nish Kumar
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 12 November 2026
The UK's leading political comic Nish Kumar - co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster's greatest losers - is back on tour with a formidable batch of passi...Flo & Joan
Playhouse, Liverpool
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 November 2026
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a ...Little Shop of Horrors
Playhouse, Liverpool
Thursday 3 December 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
We are thrilled to announce a bold new revival of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Little Shop of Horrors, is coming to Liverpool for Christmas 2026. This cult classic musical will be brought to life in a major new production, continuing ...The Signalman
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 January 2027
After a sold-out Winter 2023 tour across the North-West, ArtsGroupie presents, The Signalman! A gripping slice of gothic horror from Charles Dickens, regarded as the greatest horror story ever written... A ghostly figure has visited the sig...The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 February 2027
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift
