Playhouse

Williamson Square, Liverpool, L1 1EL

Found beneath the Radio City tower in Williamson Square, the Playhouse has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building for both its old 19th century auditorium and 20th century front of house extension.

Seating 677 across three levels in a traditional proscenium arch setting, it is a surprisingly intimate theatre. As well as the main stage, the upstairs Studio serves as a performance space and rehearsal room.

Getting to the Playhouse
Getting to the Playhouse
The Playhouse is easily accessible by bus, train, car and citybike. Since we’re striving to be a greener business, we hope you’ll consider the impact of your travel when you visit
Events & hires at the Playhouse
Events & hires at the Playhouse
Our dedicated events team will be happy to show you around either theatre and discuss how we can help to create, plan and support your event
What’s on at the Playhouse
What’s on
National and international theatre companies of the highest quality bring work to the Playhouse. A number of companies work with us in a residency style, where engagement stretches beyond the work on stage, into our schools and communities
History of the Playhouse
History of the Playhouse
The building began life as the Star Music Hall in 1866, and became a theatre in 1911 on the formation of the Liverpool Repertory Company – one of the first and soon one of the most prestigious ‘reps’ in the country
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St George's Quarter
The Playhouse is situated in the St George’s Quarter, part of Liverpool’s World Heritage Site and boasting one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in the UK including St George’s Hall