Liverpool Playhouse

Built in 1866 as the Star Music Hall, in 1911 the Liverpool Playhouse housed one the first and later o9ne of the longest running repertory companies in the country when it ended in 1999. The Playhouse’s acting roster was among the finest in the country – including Robert Donat, Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, John Thaw, Anthony Hopkins and many, many more – and the rich variety of the repertory programme formed many generations of committed theatregoers. It was here that Noel Coward first worked with Gertrude Lawrence, as child actors, was the wartime home of the Old Vic company, and in the latter part of the twentieth century featured the tenure of ‘The Gang of Four’ – Alan Bleasdale, Chris Bond, Bill Morrison and Willy Russell – a brief but dazzlingly creative period which spawned, among many others, Russell’s international smash hit, Blood Brothers.

In 1999, Liverpool’s Everyman and Playhouse theatres were joined together in a new management created to take the city’s producing theatre forward into the 21st century. Since 2004, the theatres have been on a remarkable journey, described as “a theatrical renaissance on Merseyside” (The Observer) with over 20 world premières, the majority by Liverpool writers.

Opening Times

2010 1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

* Box Office opening times for in person bookings at the Playhouse are Monday to Saturday 10am- 6pm (until 7.45pm on performance nights).

Booking by telephone is Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Events

Awards

• National Awards DisabledGo 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Travelling by Car
If you're travelling from outside the city, follow signage for Queen Square or St John's Car Parks to reach the Playhouse

Car Parking
Playhouse patrons are entitled to a reduction at St Johns Car Parks: £2 after 5pm when you show your theatre ticket.

Public Transport Directions

Travelling by Bus
The Playhouse is a few minutes walk from the bus stops at Queen Square and Sir Thomas Street. The new interchange for Paradise Street is now open and serves buses from across Merseyside.

Travelling by Train
Central Station which serves the Merseyrail network is a 5 minute walk to the Playhouse. Lime Street Station (Liverpool's main rail station) is also a 5 minute walk to the Playhouse.

 Facilities

• Accept Credit/Debit Cards
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
• Guided Tours Available for Groups

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly

Catering

• Licensed Bar