Theatre you don’t want to miss at The Atkinson in Southport

The Atkinson is Southport’s home for music, theatre, art, literature and history. They offer an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer.

Their traditional Theatre and dynamic Studio space present an outstanding programme from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies. We have selected some highlights from The Atkinson’s upcoming theatre programme.

Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park

Teechers by Jon Godber

Thursday 23 March 2023 – 7:30pm / Friday 24 March 2023 – 7:30pm

Have we got a class act for you! Get in the school spirit with John Godber’s timeless comedy play about life at a struggling academy for Mr Nixon, an unsuspecting new drama teacher. Brought back to the stage with high energy, break-neck comedy and breath-taking ensemble performances, Teechers is a modern classic with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.

“One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English Theatre” - The Stage

Dyad Productions

A Room of One’s Own

Friday 28 April 2023 – 7:30pm

The award-winning theatre company return with a twenty-first century take on Virginia Woolf’s celebrated essay. Take a wry, amusing, and incisive trip through the history of literature, feminism, and gender. Meet Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen, Aphra Behn, and Shakespeare’s sister – Judith! Travel to the far-flung future of… 2028. But whatever you do, Keep Off the Grass.

“If you haven’t seen Dyad Productions’ work before, you simply must”

- British Theatre Guide

London Classic Theatre

Abigail’s Party

Thursday 4 May 2023 - 7:30pm,

Friday 5 May 2023 – 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Saturday 6 May 2023 – 7:30pm

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the impending arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970s British life begins…

“Once again London Classic Theatre shines with quality” theatkinson.co.uk | Box Office: 01704 533 333 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB

The Atkinson is open throughout the year and present a varied seasonal programme and changing exhibitions, events and lectures, so whatever time of year you visit, they offer a fun, creative and varied day out with family or friends.