The Playhouse theatre is a historical gem which has introduced people in Liverpool to the magic of theatre for generations. Families and children visiting this former 19th century music hall are offered the opportunity to watch exciting new productions of classic plays alongside the best available touring work of the moment.
Working alongside sister theatre The Everyman, we aim to involve and inspire audiences of all ages, and are firmly rooted in our local community whilst remaining both national and international in variety and ambition.
Children and teens will be spellbound, watching stories coming to life before their eyes, and are offered the chance to step into the world of theatre through our fantastic programme of accompanying workshops and master classes.
We provide great ticket offers for families and children, along with matinee shows and earlier start times when we are expecting a younger audience with sensible bedtimes.
As each season brings a host of well known, and brand new productions to the theatre, be sure to keep up to date with what’s coming soon by picking up a brochure or visiting www.everymanplayhouse.com, where we provide plenty of accompanying information and age suitability guidelines.
Youth Theatre:
If they’ve already caught the theatre bug, have the tendency to be a bit of a drama queen or if their confidence needs a boost, our Youth Theatre is the place to be. First founded in the mid-seventies, the Youth Theatre has been the starting point in the careers of many successful actors, musicians, writers and theatre practitioners. Recently reborn following the re-opening of the theatres, the Youth Theatre has taken to the Everyman stage once again and continues to offer a fantastic and enriching experience for local young people aged 13 – 20.
For more information contact Viv O’Callaghan on 0151 706 9146 or email VOCallaghan@everymanplayhouse.com.
Youth Forum:
For young theatre lovers, the Youth Forum is the ideal place to keep us informed about what they would like to see in our programme. We want to hear fresh ideas from the next generation of theatre audiences and offer exclusive back stage access, tickets, and invitations to meet with theatre professionals to get them the best experience possible whilst making sure their voice is heard.
For more information about the Youth Forum, contact Laura Arends on 0151 706 9106 or email l.arends@everymanplayhouse.com.
Education and Community:
With a range of workshops, discussions and master classes, each season at the Everyman and Playhouse sees a tailored programme of events which allows young minds to become immersed in the action, and explore performances beyond the stage itself, and often into the local community.
For more information contact Moira Callaghan on 0151 706 9112 or email m.callaghan@everymanplayhouse.com
Admission Prices
From £5 - £22 depending on the day of performance and type of ticket.
Offers and Discounts
Discounted child tickets for under 16s
Family Ticket:
This ticket admits 2 adults and 2 children to a performance for a discounted price. This offer is great for mums, dads, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and friends who want to share the magic of theatre with children.
£5 Tickets for Young People:
Under 26’s can choose any performance and see it for just £5 when they book on the day and get all the excitement of the theatre, for less than the price of a cinema ticket. The Everyman is constantly supervised by friendly staff and is close to bus stops or drop off/pick up points for cars if they are lucky enough to have their own personal taxi service (otherwise known as mum and dad). Young people aged 14 to 17 years old are welcome to attend performances at our theatres unaccompanied, but cannot be responsible for anyone under 18 attending with them.
Any under 14’s must be in the company of an adult.
Previews:
Receive discounted tickets for our preview shows which take place on the first few days of a production, check out our website or call Box Office on 0151 709 4776 for more information.
Terms and Conditions apply, visit
www.everymanplayhouse.com
or contact Box Office for more information.
Food and Drinks
Families are welcome in the cosy Playhouse Café, which is open Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.30pm and serves a range of sandwiches, paninis and salads to satisfy hungry tummies. On performance nights, the café will remain open until 6.30pm and also serves pre-show snacks.
For naughtier treats, there is a theatre kiosk which sells sweets, drinks and snacks that you can enjoy during a performance and can keep you going until that interval ice-cream.
Access
There are toilets on every floor so that you and your children don’t miss too much of the action during a quick toilet dash.
There are lift facilities inside the theatre to make getting around easier for anyone with walking difficulties, pushchairs or wheelchairs.
A cloakroom is also available where you are welcome to leave pushchairs during the performance.
Our friendly and approachable staff are always on hand to make your whole family welcome and offer any assistance or advice you might require.
An induction loop system is available at the box office.
Audio described, captioned and British Sign Language interpreted performances are available, see our website for full details.
Other facilities:
- Wheelchair/pushchair access
- Baby changing facilities
- Café
- Friendly staff
- Lift access