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
What's On at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Conteh
Royal Court
Wednesday 29 April - Saturday 9 May 2026
Conteh by Aron Julius 10 years old and fighting out of a club in Kirkby. 19 years old and winning gold at the Commonwealth Games. 24 years old and becoming the light heavyweight champion of the World. But that's only half the story. In the...Afternoon Special
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 29 April - Wednesday 19 August 2026
Due to popular demand, we have introduced two Afternoon Specials every month. The two events in each month will feature the same artists so just book one per month if you want to see a new show each time. The Royal Court Afternoon Specia...BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL - Wednesday Evening Sessions: Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Doors: 17:00 17:15 - 17:25 BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL WELCOME Cue trumpeters! Cue fireworks! Cue dry-ice! Cue dancing beefeaters! A spectacular opening ceremony sees Jon Petrie, Director of Comedy at the BBC, don his traditional garb to welcome e...BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL STAND-UP
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 13 May 2026
20:00 - 22:00 BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL STAND-UP. Join us for an evening of world?class stand?up featuring aline?up of incredible comedians from across the UK including MC Adam Rowe,Fatiha El?Ghorri, Sam Nicoresti, Michael Odewale, Emer Maguire...BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL - Thursday Afternoon Session: Holly Walsh Larry Rickard Akemnji Ndifornyen Gbemisola Ikumelo and Lee Mack
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 14 May 2026
Doors: 13:45 14:00 - 14:45 CHARACTERLAND: MAKING COMEDY ENSEMBLES WORK How many funny characters do you need for a comedy to succeed? One seems the bare minimum; 396 is probably too many-there just aren't enough names for them all. Som...BBC COMEDY FESTIVAL Thursday Evening Session: Alison Steadman and Sir Michael Palin
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 14 May 2026
18:00 - 19:00 ALISON STEADMAN IN CONVERSATION Alison Steadman has been at the heart of British comedy anddrama for over five decades. From the gloriously awkward genius of Abigail'sParty to beloved roles in Gavin & Stacey, Nuts in May a...Ania Magliano
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 22 May 2026
Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nat...Cured
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 22 May - Saturday 6 June 2026
For some people, a pilgrimage to Lourdes is an opportunity for prayer, contemplation and quiet self-reflection. But for Connor Fisher, a young, wheelchair-using scally,?it's just a chance to get his leg over! After lying his way onto the ...Boss New Plays
Studio
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Liverpool's Lantern Writers have been working steadily with the best of the city's acting talent in recent years, providing an opportunity for new theatre voices to be heard on the Merseyside stage. Expect two very different nights of theat...Taking The Piste
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 19 June - Saturday 18 July 2026
Kirkby can be the town of the future! A symbol of regeneration in the 1970s! You know what Kirkby needs? A ski slope... Donald Storm is head of Kirkby Council and he's got an eye on creating a new destination for tourists from around the w...Boiler Room Six - A Titanic Story
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 23 - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stokerFrederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett'sfight for survival is one of the most devastating accounts of the last fewhours of Titanic. Boiler Roo...40 Days and 40 Nights: Script in hand reading
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 18 July 2026
In 1996, the El Gadhy family from Bootle did what anysensible family would do... they piled onto a bright red double decker bus andset off for Yemen. With just 40 days and 40 nights to make it to Sanaa in timefor the grand opening of their ...Take Me Home County Road
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 31 July - Saturday 29 August 2026
Shelley's life isamazing. Unbelievable. Couldn't be better. On Instagram, that is. Her real lifeis just... fine. Her job's alright, her mates are OK, her husband Mick will dofor now. But there's something missing. She knows, deep down,that ...Letter To Brezhnev
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 11 September - Saturday 17 October 2026
Letter To Brezhnev Teresa and Elaine are young, beautiful and full of life. Butthey don't think that will last long, because it's 1985 and this is Kirkby. Sergei and Peter are fresh off the boat and revelling inbeing away from the Soviet U...Celya AB
Studio
Saturday 12 September 2026
Following multiple sell out tours, Birmingham-based French-Algerian comedian Celya AB is back with her new show We Must Stop Meeting Like This. Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a p...
Reuben Solo - Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me Revenge Edition
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 16 September 2026
"I came here to tell jokes and figure out who's goingto betray me. And I'm all out of jokes." After months spent touring worldwide, Reuben returns withknives in his back and a camera on his head. For glory. For redemption. Forrevenge. A ful...Barry Castagnola - The Last of The Barry
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Thursday 24 September 2026
Fresh from supporting Greg Davies on his 'Full Fat Legend'tour, Barry brings his own show to Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. Having become a father quite late in life, in all honestly,he's just delighted to be away for a few days to get so...The Scouse Nativity
Royal Court
Friday 6 November 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027
Oh Come 'Ed Ye Faithful, It's back baby! The daddy of them all is returning for 2026 as we get the gang together and take on THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD! We've cut down the curtains for costumes, pinched a donkey from the zoo and got a ...Andrew Bird
Studio
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 January 2027
Crowned "Comic's Comic-Best Act" at The UK Comedy Awards, after his TV appearance on "The Russell Howard Hour" stand-up Andrew Bird supported Russell Howard on his massive national tour including six straight shows at The London Palladiu...Rosie Holt
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 22 January 2027
As seen on the Russell Howard Hour and heard on Radio 4, Social Media sensation and Chortle Award winner Rosie Holt returns with her third live tour, The Illegal Aliens Have Landed. Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their big...Rosie Halt - The Illegal Ailiens Have Landed
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 22 January 2027
Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggestfoe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives' work of stopping theboats while also still appearing "left wing," but they have an even biggerproblem when UFOs arrive. Wil...Michael Akadiri
Studio
Saturday 23 January 2027
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes a potent dose of his latest offering, Don't Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: ...How to get to the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
