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Review: Richard, My Richard at Shakespeare North Playhouse ****
The rehabilitation of Richard III’s character continues apace. For every (increasingly fractious it seems) production of Shakespeare’s...


Les Dennis to lead Twelfth Night cast at Shakespeare North
Les Dennis will don Malvolio’s yellow stockings to appear in a new production of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North Playhouse this...


Shakespeare North dates for reimagined Pride and Prejudice
A new take on Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice is coming to Shakespeare North Playhouse next month. The Imaginarium...


Royle Family duo announce Shakespeare North Playhouse date
Brookside and Royle Family stars Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston are heading for Shakespeare North Playhouse next month to celebrate and...


24 shows to see on Liverpool stages in 2024
A new year always brings a wealth of new productions to Liverpool theatres, and 2024 is no different. It’s a cliché to say there’s...


Shakespeare North to explore the Prescot sound thanks to lottery grant
Shakespeare North Playhouse will explore the unique dialect and language of Prescot thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage...


Review: The Book of Will at Shakespeare North Playhouse ****1/2
It’s easy to take Shakespeare for granted. The man and his works have always been there as a presence in our lives – both on stage and in...


First Folio celebrations at Shakespeare North Playhouse
A rare copy of the Bard’s First Folio is on display at Shakespeare North Playhouse this autumn to mark the 400th anniversary of its...


Review: Macbeth at Shakespeare North Playhouse ***
There’s certainly food for thought – albeit with a side order of frustration - in ETT’s new touring production of Macbeth, premiering at...


Shakespeare North to stage Richard III play world premiere
Shakespeare North Playhouse is set to premiere a new play about Richard III penned by historical novelist and screenwriter Philippa...
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