Shakespeare North Playhouse
Shakespeare North Playhouse at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Liverpool. Permanent attraction. Awarded 'Theatre Building of The Year 2023' at The Stage Awards,...
Awarded 'Theatre Building of The Year 2023' at The Stage Awards, Shakespeare North Playhouse is a ground-breaking new venue located in Prescot, Liverpool which opened in July 2022. Home to the only 17th-century style, timber-built "Cockpit" theatre outside London, able to configure in to two formations end-on and in-the-round. Built entirely during the pandemic thanks to public funds and donations, the venue is anticipated to attract over 140,000 visitors a year to the region. Lead architect for the project is Helm Architecture, and Austin-Smith: Lord as support architect. Housed inside this modern, energy-efficient building, the venue is also home to a fully accessible outdoor performance garden funded by the Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation, exhibition gallery, 60-seater studio theatre, learning centre, events spaces, and a café...
- Date
- Permanent attraction
- Time
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- Venue
- Shakespeare North Playhouse
- Address
- Prospero Place, Prescot, L34 3AB
- Price
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