Theatres · North West England
The Playhouse
In or near Liverpool.
The Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central · 0.3 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Playhouse, the nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, which is 0.3 km away. Entry details are not specified, so please check ahead. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
The Playhouse is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1866. Limited wheelchair access (per OpenStreetMap). Coordinates: 53.4065°, -2.9824°.
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Heritage listing
The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square in the city of Liverpool, England. It originated in 1866 as a music hall, and in 1911 developed into a repertory theatre. As such it nurtured the early careers of many actors and actresses, some of whom went on to achieve national and international reputations. Architectural changes have been made to the building over the years; the most recent was in 1968 when a modern-style extension was added to the north of the theatre.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Playhouse Theatre, located in Williamson Square, is a Grade II* listed venue known for its historic 19th-century auditorium and modern front of house extension. It features a main stage and an upstairs Studio for performances and rehearsals, providing an intimate setting for various theatrical productions.
From the Wikipedia article
The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square in the city of Liverpool, England. It originated in 1866 as a music hall, and in 1911 developed into a repertory theatre. As such it nurtured the early careers of many actors and actresses, some of whom went on to achieve national and international reputations. Architectural changes have been made to the building over the years; the most recent was in 1968 when a modern-style extension was added to the north of the theatre. In 1999 a trust was formed, joining the management of the Playhouse with that of the Everyman Theatre.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The present theatre on the site was designed by Edward Davies, and opened in 1866. It replaced an earlier theatre called the Star Concert Hall. The present theatre was originally named the Star Music Hall. In 1895 its name was changed to the Star Theatre of Varieties. The theatre was improved in 1898 by Harry Percival with a new auditorium and foyer, and electricity was installed. The auditorium and the basement foyer were redesigned by Stanley Adshead, the Professor of Civic Design at the Liverpool School of Architecture. The theatre was for many years managed by Maud Carpenter, while Ronald Settle was Musical Director from 1945 to 1971. The theatre was renamed the Liverpool Repertory…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4065, -2.9824
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L1 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Established
- 1866
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.everymanplayhouse.com
Sources
- osm: w85396875 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Liverpool Playhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool 2018-2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Playhouse?
- The Playhouse is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L1 1EL), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is The Playhouse?
- The Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode L1 1EL.
- When was The Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1866.
- Who owns The Playhouse?
- The Playhouse is owned by Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust.
- Is The Playhouse a listed building?
- The Playhouse is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L1 1EL.