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
What's On at the Playhouse, Liverpool
Double Indemnity
The Playhouse Auditorium
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 April 2026
Hollywood icon Mischa Barton (The O.C.) makes her UK stage debut in Double Indemnity, the gripping adaptation of one of the greatest crime novels of the 20th Century - the story that inspired Billy Wilder's film noir classic. Los Angeles, 1...Four Letter Words
Studio
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 April 2026
A coming-of-age story set in the world of queer online kink, Four Letter Words explores the thrill and vulnerability of finding connection in a time of isolation. Some things are easier to say to a stranger. During lockdown, university st...Behind the Curtain: Playhouse Heritage Tours
Playhouse, Liverpool
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 April 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 ...Single White Female
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 28 April - Saturday 2 May 2026
Based on the iconic 90's psychological thriller, the world premiere stage production of Single White Female is a bold and modern reimagining of the best-selling book and hit movie, that coined a phrase and led a generation to fear a stilett...The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Playhouse Auditorium
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May 2026
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carre - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring ...The Jury Experience - Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
The Playhouse Auditorium
Friday 22 May 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....Ballet of Lights - Sleeping Beauty
Playhouse, Liverpool
Saturday 23 May 2026
Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap ...The Dinosaur That Pooped
Playhouse, Liverpool
Tuesday 26 - 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
Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school pla...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...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...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 ...How to get to the Playhouse, Liverpool
Most Popular Shows and Events at Playhouse, Liverpool
