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About us
Learn more about the Shakespeare North Playhouse, our partners and associates
ABOUT THE SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE
We cannot wait for you to see the Shakespeare North Playhouse when it is ready, but for now – here is a taste of what is to come.
Contemporary architecture
A contemporary signature building with a striking external facade.
Inspired by Inigo Jones
An extraordinary new 350-seat theatre, modeled on the Inigo Jones cockpit-in-court masterpiece of the 17th century.
Central auditorium
A central auditorium with similarities in scale and form to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe.
Outdoor performances
An outdoor performance garden.
Educational facilities
Facilities for lifelong learning opportunities and a bespoke education programme.
Exhibitions and attractions
A high quality exhibition centre and visitor attraction displaying items from the Derby Collection from Knowsley Hall and other partners.
Regeneration
An ambitious cultural project embedded in a far reaching regeneration programme that will transform the historic town and affect significant positive changes within the wider region.
Community-focussed
A bold community focused venture that will generate extensive and varied opportunities for local communities to engage, learn, work and be entertained.