Venue · Liverpool
Liverpool Playhouse
The Everyman's sister theatre on Williamson Square, a Victorian music hall that became home to the city's repertory company.
- Address
- Williamson Square, Liverpool, L1 1EL
- Nearest station
- Liverpool Central
- Opened
- 1866
- Heritage
- Grade II* listed
Programme
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On this spot
What was here before
The Playhouse opened in 1866 as the Star Music Hall, designed by Edward Davies, replacing the earlier Star Concert Hall. The Liverpool Repertory Theatre company bought it in 1911, the first repertory in Britain to own the freehold of its theatre, and renamed it the Playhouse in 1916.
- 1866
The Star Music Hall opens.
- 1911
The Liverpool Repertory Theatre company buys the building.
- 1916
Renamed the Liverpool Playhouse.
- 1975
Listed Grade II* on 14 March.
Old Town Time Meter
70/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot160 years, since 1866 (Star Music Hall)21/40
- Age of the present building160 years, built 186616/20
- Layers of history4 documented chapters12/15
- Heritage protectionGrade II* listed11/15
- Continuity160 years in the same use (theatre)10/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Pre-show dining
Before the show: where to eat nearby
Within walking distance of Liverpool Playhouse. On concert nights tables go early, so book ahead.
Run a restaurant or bar near the hall? Become a pre-show partner.
Listings are compiled from the organisers' published programmes. Old Town Liverpool does not sell tickets; please check times with the box office before you travel.