Shakespeare North Playhouse, located in Prescot, Liverpool, is home to the only 17th-century style, timber-built “Cockpit” theatre outside London.

Awarded the Theatre Building of The Year 2023 prize at The Stage Awards, the venue can be configured in two formations: end-on, and in-the-round.

Built entirely during the pandemic thanks to public funds and donations, the venue is now anticipated to attract over 140,000 visitors a year to the region.

Housed inside this modern, energy-efficient building, the venue is also home to a fully accessible outdoor performance garden. It also hosts an exhibition gallery, 60-seater studio theatre, learning centre, events spaces, and a café and bar with outdoor piazza.

Since opening, over 100,000 people have visited, of which 10% had never set foot inside any theatre before, according to the playhouse.

Find out more here: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/