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 Alice In Wonderland, Devilled Eggs, Penguins First Christmas, Life Drawing Workshops, and Wine tasting events. See what’s on at Shakespeare North Playhouse below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The Trial of Agatha Christie
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 25 - Sat 26 Apr 2025
Women Aren't Funny
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Thu 15 May - Thu 3 Jul 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 15 Apr - Thu 31 Jul 2025
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 13 May - Tue 8 Jul 2025
What's On at the Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 July 2025
Following last summer?s sold-out ?Macbeth?, this hard-hitting Romeo & Juliet adaptation from multi award winning ?A Place For Us Theatre? delivers a story which resonates across the ages. Set in the striking Performance Garden at Shakespear...Raves R Us

The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 July 2025
The most original night of immersive theatre you've ever been a part of! Naughty Corner Productions are a multi-award-winning theatre company from Liverpool, and they are bringing their biggest hit back to the stage. Toys R Us has closed do...Hamlet

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 August 2025
"Though this be madness, yet there is method isn?t!? Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare?s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style. When he discovers that ...Measure for Measure

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 August 2025
Shake-Scene Shakespeare are BACK to present a Double Bill of Shakespeare?s Dirtiest Politics!Join Shake-Scene Shakespeare this August, returning for their second mini-residency in the Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden. In 2024 they brought la...Julius Caesar

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 8 - Saturday 9 August 2025
Shake-Scene Shakespeare are BACK to present a Double Bill of Shakespeare?s Dirtiest Politics!Join Shake-Scene Shakespeare this August, returning for their second mini-residency in the Sir Ken Dodd Performance Garden. In 2024 they brought la...Saving Shakespeare

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 August 2025
A fun and engaging introduction to Shakespeare!Shakespeare arrives at Queen Elizabeth?s court to put on his latest play, only to realise that the actors haven?t been booked, the script has been left behind and the only people able to help a...Breadcrumbs

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 August 2025
A brand new family show packed full of music, magic and puppetry!Hansel and Gretel are siblings that just can?t seem to get along. They argue about everything: Who?s the loudest, who?s the fastest, who?s the smartest, who?s Mum?s favourite,...Pirate Princess

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 20 August 2025
For fans of circus, princesses, puppets, laughing, pirates and adventure!Poor shipwrecked Princess Poppy finds herself lost at sea in a most cumbersome ball gown. If only she could access a higher vantage point to see which way to swim!Try ...Electric Dreams

The Cockpit Theatre
Wednesday 27 - Saturday 30 August 2025
The award-winning 80's Midsummer Night's Musical from A Place for Us Theatre returns and is bigger and bolder than ever! Electric Dreams - true to Shakespeare's original text - abridged and suitable for all the family, explodes with a 'tota...Twelfth Night

The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 29 August 2025
The brilliantly bold Not Too Tame return with an electrifying production of Twelfth Night, starring Les Dennis as Malvolio. The company that brought you 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' return with their unique brand of high octane theatre in a ...Robin Hood

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 30 August 2025
Don?t miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025!Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie She...Austen's Women: Lady Susan

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 September 2025
From Dyad Productions, the award-winning creators of Austen's Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One's Own. Austen's Women are back - in a brand-new solo show! Devil-may-care Lady S...Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty

Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 8 November 2025
The great detective is back!London is at breaking point. A web of crime and corruption threatens to undermine the very fabric of society and at its? centre, a criminal sits motionless and undetected?Sherlock Holmes and his faithful associat...Cinderella

The Cockpit Theatre
Friday 21 November 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
Next Christmas, experience Cinderella like never before - the magical tale you love filled with laughter, fun, and unexpected surprises... Meet Mandy, Fairy 23780, fresh from Fairy Godmother school and excited to share her first assignmen...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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Most Popular Shows and Events at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
The Trial of Agatha Christie
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 25 - Sat 26 Apr 2025
Women Aren't Funny
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Thu 15 May - Thu 3 Jul 2025
Shakespeare North Playhouse - A Guided Tour
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 15 Apr - Thu 31 Jul 2025
Itch - Spoken Word Night
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Tue 13 May - Tue 8 Jul 2025