The Duke of Edinburgh has shared his one regret after visiting Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse.
The venue is home to the only 17th-century style, timber-built "Cockpit" theatre outside London and is able to seat 450 spectators. Opening its doors last year, so far over 100,000 people have come to visit this "jewel in the crown".
Built entirely during the pandemic with public funds and donations, the incredible venue was officially opened today by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward. Dozens of staff and volunteers were on hand to welcome the Duke and tell him about the building of the theatre and what it means to Merseyside and beyond.
