Shakespeare North Playhouse will be located in Kirkby town centre on the outskirts of Liverpool.

Plans for the building include a 30,000 sq-ft Jacobean court-style theatre seating up to 350 people with education facilities, a performance studio plus a dedicated Exhibition and Education Centre.

The main contractor is due to be appointed in December 2017, with pre-construction work starting from February 2018. All construction expected to be completed by April 2020.

The boutique hotel will be Shakespearean-themed and will be located in Prescot town centre. The 27-bedroom hotel over five floors will include a restaurant, a bar, meeting and events rooms and a car park.

Construction work is expected to start in March 2018 with the hotel opening in late 2018.

Details: http://www.shakespearenorth.org/