Images have shown the inside of Liverpool's newest theatre ahead of its grand opening in July.
The ground-breaking new venue, Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, is home to the only 17th-century style, timber-built "Cockpit" theatre outside London, able to seat 450 spectators. Built entirely during the pandemic with public funds and donations, the new venue is anticipated to attract over 140,000 visitors a year.
Lead architect for the project is Helm Architecture, and Austin-Smith: Lord as support architect. Shakespeare North Playhouse will open its doors to the public with free festivities from July 15-17, forming a key part of Knowsley’s Borough of Culture celebrations.
