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
Liverpool's Royal Court Afternoon Special
Royal Court Theatre
Wed 12 - Wed 19 Aug 2026
The Great Race - New York to Paris
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Aug 2026
What's On at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Stage Write Workshops
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 13 October 2026
Stage Write Workshops - Liverpool's Royal Court Studio April - October 2026 Apr-28th 18:30 - 20:30 PITCHING part 1 Techniques This is a 2 part workshop and asking writers to book for both sections together. The first part of this will ...Take Me Home County Road
Royal Court
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 ...Liverpool's Royal Court Afternoon Special
Royal Court
Wednesday 12 - Wednesday 19 August 2026
The Royal Court hosts two Afternoon Specials every month, with each "Variety Lunch Club" featuring the same artists Join us for brilliant entertainers, a bowl of Scouse, a cup of tea and maybe a sweet treat all in the very best company. Af...Afternoon Special
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Wednesday 12 August 2026 - Wednesday 10 March 2027
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...The Great Race - New York to Paris
Studio
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 August 2026
Written and Directed by Elliot Bailey and Rob Hardie, and presented by Guilty Applause Ltd., the hilarious retelling of one of history's most bizarre and long-forgotten chapters returns to Liverpool. Times Square, New York, February 12th,...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
Studio
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Australian stand-up and sketch comedian Reuben Solo rose to prominence via social media in 2020, becoming known for his use of self-referential and surreal humour. After months spent touring worldwide, Reuben returns with knives in his back...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...Rob Newman - 21st Century Survival Guide
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 9 October 2026
Hot on the heels of his new novel, INTELLIGENCE, Rob Newmanreturns to offer a Survival Guide to the 21st Century. How do we defendourselves from oil shocks, chatbots and billionaire Tech Bros inciting civilwar? Or stop AI stealing half our ...Rachel Fairburn
Studio
Thursday 15 October 2026
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, co-host of international smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla, renowned Manchester stand up comedian and "rock'n'roll star of British Comedy" (Rolling Stone), Rachel F...The Martini Lounge - October 2026
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 16 October 2026
The Martini Lounge, established in 2007, returns to itsinaugural home at Liverpool's Royal Court, just in time to reach it's 20 yearanniversary in 2027! The Martini Lounge is one of the UK's and Liverpools longestrunning cabaret and burlesq...Rob Rouse
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 17 October 2026
Star of BBC's Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave's One Night Stand goes on tour with his new show "Funny Bones." "He's a man with genuinely funny bones" (The Sunday Times) and recently crowned Comics' Comic Be...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 ...It's a Wonderful Life
Studio
Thursday 12 - Saturday 28 November 2026
Return to Bedford Falls this Christmas when, after a sell out run in 2024, Old Fruit Jar Productions bringback their heart-warming adaptation of a classic Christmas story. Christmas Eve, 1945... George Bailey, a down-on-his-luck banker, bel...
Stocking Fillers
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 4 - Wednesday 30 December 2026
Christmas is coming and we all know what that means. Sixbrilliant new short plays in The Studio in the form of Stocking Fillers! Thisis the fifth year of our festive mix of comedy and drama which has hadaudiences laughing and crying in the ...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: ...Perms Of Endearment
Royal Court
Friday 19 February - Saturday 13 March 2027
Hairlarious and heartbreaking, Jonathan Larkin has conjured up a brand-new comedy full of family stories, big personalities and the beating heart of the Dingle. Big Betty McDowd was the legendary land lady of the Viscount in the Ding...How to get to the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Most Popular Shows and Events at Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
Liverpool's Royal Court Afternoon Special
Royal Court Theatre
Wed 12 - Wed 19 Aug 2026
The Great Race - New York to Paris
Royal Court Theatre
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Aug 2026
