As part of Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture, where ‘Every Town and Village Tells Their Story’, Prescot residents were invited to enjoy a glorious ceremony to celebrate Shakespeare North Playhouse’s much-anticipated opening and the community they are a part of. A team of local heroes created “All The Joy That You Can Wish” on the evening of Friday 15 July – a ceremony and performance to fill the air and the new theatre with joy and promise.
There was noise, glamour, silliness and magic to celebrate both the opening of Shakespeare North Playhouse and the vibrant history and heritage of Prescot.
Prescot has a fascinating past and the town’s historic connections to William Shakespeare and his love of storytelling have inspired the performance.
Taking part was Act For Action, Al’s Activity and Respite Centre, Bryer Road Coffee Group, Imaginarium Theatre, KIER, The Lee Cooper Foundation, Merseyside Black Lives Matter Alliance, Prescot Cables F.C, SHARe Knowsley – Support & Help for Asylum seekers and Refugee, VIBE Knowsley and Shakespeare North Community Curators.