Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres

Huge congratulations to our Head of Costume Cate Mackie on winning this year’s ABTT Award for Costume, for her outstanding work at Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse 👏 The ABTT: Association of British Theatre Technicians Awards celebrate individuals and organisations making a real difference across the UK, and this recognition is so well deserved. An incredible achievement and a brilliant moment to celebrate creativity, craft and impact. https://lnkd.in/erTDaCTq

We’re recruiting for several roles across our Marketing and Production departments⁠... - Marketing Assistant A great opportunity to develop a career in theatre or arts marketing, supporting audience engagement, communications and administration. The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd June 2026 at 10.00am.⁠ ⁠ - Production Co-ordinator⁠ Provide vital operational and administrative support to the Production Team.⁠ ⁠The deadline for applications is Thursday 25th June 2026 at 10.00am.⁠ - Assistant Production Manager⁠ Assist and support the Head of Production & Technical and the Production Manager with the management and operational duties of productions.⁠ ⁠The deadline for applications is Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 10.00am.⁠ Click the link for the job packs and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eKdWFzCt

We’re looking for an organised and approachable HR Officer to deliver our HR policy and practice to support our goal of being an effective, dynamic and humane organisation, that is inclusive, and lives the organisation’s values. Click the link below to read all the information in the job pack. https://lnkd.in/egt7Qt9G The deadline for applications is Tuesday 12 May at 10am

We’re proud to be part of the Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme – a bold new national fund championing ambitious play commissioning and backing the risk of the new. At the Everyman & Playhouse, we’re committed to nurturing new stories and new voices that reflect the world we live in – work that places people and character at the heart of big ideas, and that speaks honestly to our city while looking outwards. This scheme recognises a reality many producers face: that the first commission payment is often the hardest (and riskiest) to secure. By underwriting that initial step, the Royal Court and Jerwood are creating vital space for writers and theatres across the UK to be braver, more adventurous and more ambitious. As part of the scheme, we’re delighted to be partnering with Shahid Iqbal Khan, an exceptional writer for stage and radio. His Olivier Award–nominated play 10 Nights premiered at the Bush Theatre in 2021 in a co‑production with Graeae Theatre Company (one of our Associate Companies) and Tamasha, and has since toured nationally. In 2025 his play Djinnity was shortlisted for the George Devine Award. Shahid is based in Bury, Greater Manchester. Tommo Fowler, our New Works Associate, said: “Shahid’s writing is by turns heartfelt, confronting and irreverent, and speaks powerfully to what excites us as a theatre in the North of England: stories rooted in real lives, shaped by place and community – fizzing with urgent questions of local and national importance, and full of a vibrant theatricality.” Launching for the Royal Court Theatre’s 70th anniversary in 2026, the Jerwood Royal Court Commissioning Scheme is a powerful vote of confidence in writers, producers and audiences nationwide. We’re thrilled to be part of it, and to play our role in shaping the future of new work on stages across the UK.

This Wednesday sees the first of our new Step Inside events at the Everyman… a free programme of talks, workshops, discussions and community activity that invites audiences to go deeper into the world of each production. From politics and history to creative process and contemporary relevance, Step Inside brings together specialists, artists and audiences to explore the themes and world behind the play. This Wednesday: Step Inside – Liverpool’s Most Explosive Decade Wednesday 22 April from 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Downstairs at the Everyman Theatre In the early 1980s, Liverpool was at the centre of a national storm. Social unrest, economic hardship and the Toxteth Uprisings collided with one of the most controversial political revelations of the era: discussions of a policy of “managed decline” for the city. Join Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern Irish History and British/Irish Relations at Liverpool Hope University, for a journey through the political drama, tensions and turning points that shaped Liverpool during this decade. This talk offers fresh insight into the city’s resilience, identity and long-held reputation for never backing down. Coming up next in Step Inside Post-show discussion – 13 May (free for ticket holders): a chance to talk directly with the cast and creative team of The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher. Step Inside: Hilary Mantel’s Darkly Playful World – 14 May: an exploration of Mantel’s writing, politics and how her work moves from page to stage. Whether you’re curious about history, theatre, or the stories that shape cities, Step Inside is open to all. No booking required, just turn up. Rehearsal photography by Olivia C.

This Wednesday sees the first of our new Step Inside events at the Everyman… a free programme of talks, workshops, discussions and community activity that invites audiences to go deeper into the world of each production. From politics and history to creative process and contemporary relevance, Step Inside brings together specialists, artists and audiences to explore the themes and world behind the play. This Wednesday: Step Inside – Liverpool’s Most Explosive Decade Wednesday 22 April from 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Downstairs at the Everyman Theatre In the early 1980s, Liverpool was at the centre of a national storm. Social unrest, economic hardship and the Toxteth Uprisings collided with one of the most controversial political revelations of the era: discussions of a policy of “managed decline” for the city. Join Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern Irish History and British/Irish Relations at Liverpool Hope University, for a journey through the political drama, tensions and turning points that shaped Liverpool during this decade. This talk offers fresh insight into the city’s resilience, identity and long-held reputation for never backing down. Coming up next in Step Inside Post-show discussion – 13 May (free for ticket holders): a chance to talk directly with the cast and creative team of The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher. Step Inside: Hilary Mantel’s Darkly Playful World – 14 May: an exploration of Mantel’s writing, politics and how her work moves from page to stage. Whether you’re curious about history, theatre, or the stories that shape cities, Step Inside is open to all. No booking required, just turn up. Rehearsal photography by Olivia C.

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded £999,999 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Arts Everywhere Fund. The investment will fund improved access equipment across both theatres and vital upgrades at the Liverpool Playhouse. It’s a vital first step in our major capital ambitions, ensuring audiences and artists can continue to enjoy and work in this iconic venue.  Mark Da Vanzo, Chief Executive, on sharing today’s announcement said: “This is brilliant news for the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres and for the city as a whole. To receive this level of investment is a powerful vote of confidence in our theatres’ past, present and future. These funds will help us to address critical issues in the short-term and help to kickstart the next chapter for the Playhouse - restoring its historic splendour while making it a welcoming, comfortable and sustainable theatre for generations to come. We are enormously grateful to Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England and excited to get on with this critical work.” The investment forms part of a £1.5 billion package from the Government, with the theatres’ award one of 17 cultural venues, museums and libraries in the North West region receiving a share of £16.9 million to protect and improve cultural infrastructure.   We’re grateful to our partners, funders and the city for their support as we take this important step forward. #Liverpool #Theatre #Accessibility #Heritage #Sustainability #ArtsEverywhere https://lnkd.in/efbD9t7G

Recently, our CEO Mark Da Vanzo sat down with Claire Minter from BBC Radio Merseyside, recording in the quiet beauty of the Playhouse Gallery. The interview is full of history, passion - and a few surprises! A few things you might not know… • The Playhouse is over 160 years old and has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s cultural life for generations. • There were once around 40 working theatres in and around Williamson Square - the area was even seen as a rival to London’s West End. • Today, the Playhouse is the last one remaining, a remarkable survivor that now needs significant investment to secure its future, keep it thriving for the next century, and ensure the building is truly fit for purpose. Mark and Claire also chat about first trips to the theatre, the magic of live performance, and, if you listen carefully, the mystery surrounding the figure said to sit in seat A5… It’s a lovely reminder of why regional theatres like the Liverpool Playhouse matter so much, and why supporting them is vital for the future. Listen to the full interview from Tony Snell’s show, starting at 2:25:00 https://lnkd.in/e-AKBMEr

#WorldTheatreDay feels like the perfect moment to celebrate the power of collaboration, creativity, and community, all beautifully embodied in our current show Waiting for Godot at the Everyman. This production is a true co‑creation, brought to life with our brilliant partners at Citizens Theatre Glasgow and Octagon Theatre Bolton. It’s a reminder of what happens when theatres come together: partnership enhances the possibilities, and audiences benefit from something truly special. Our theatres have always been a home for talent, and this show perfectly captures that legacy and its continuation today through Young Everyman and Playhouse. We’re proud to welcome back two exceptional performers with deep roots in our history - George Costigan and Matthew Kelly, returning to the Everyman stage where so many careers first began. We’re equally delighted to shine a light on the next generation, with three Young Everyman Playhouse actors – Oscar Clewley, Daniel Magill and Oscar McDonnell - alternating the role of The Boy across performances. Directed by our Associate Creative Director Yusra Warsama, their involvement speaks to the heart of what we do: nurturing local young artists and giving them opportunities to work alongside some of the most respected performers in British theatre. Theatre brings people together… across cities, across generations, across experiences. So, here’s to collaboration, and to the incredible talent shaping our stages - yesterday, today, and tomorrow. This World Theatre Day, we’d love you to join us in celebrating and supporting the power of live theatre. Do check out what’s coming up in the months ahead… https://lnkd.in/ejYUWbNC and we look forward to welcoming you. Photographs by Andrew AB and Mihaela Bodlovic

Suzie Miller’s extraordinary play Prima Facie, brought vividly to life by Jodie Comer has resonated with audiences around the globe. Its unflinching exploration of challenging and sensitive themes speaks directly to so many.   Theatre has always been a place where difficult stories can be explored safely. But it’s the conversations that follow - the ones that happen in our foyers, in classrooms, at kitchen tables - that help shape understanding, empathy and stronger communities. It chimes with our charitable mission: to be socially impactful, creating space for meaningful conversations, nurturing positive social change.   It’s particularly vital in our work with young people and on Wednesday, over 130 young people from schools across the Liverpool City Region joined us at the Playhouse for consent workshops linked to the production of Prima Facie. Delivered by Everyone's Invited and the Schools Consent Project, the sessions created a safe, supportive environment for young people to explore legal definitions, boundaries, respect and healthy relationships.   These workshops are central to how we support informed, confident and safer communities. When stories on our stages raise urgent questions, our role is to offer the space, guidance and expertise that help turn those questions into understanding. As Hayley Lindley-Thornhill, our Head of Young People and Community said:   “It’s important for young people to have conversations about navigating a world with boundaries, respect, and healthy relationships. If we want safer communities and a generation that knows how to communicate respectfully, then these conversations are essential. Huge appreciation to the fabulous facilitators who were engaging and welcoming, and the young people who participated meaningfully to understand consent.”   At the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse we’re proud to be a charity that not only presents powerful stories on stage but also creates the conditions for real impact off it - shaping confident young people, nurturing empathy, and helping to build a community where everyone feels safe, heard and respected.   Thanks to the Prima Facie team for sharing an important story. Something has to change.