What is Liverpool Playhouse?
{{Use British English|date=October 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}} {{Infobox theatre | name = Liverpool Playhouse | image = Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool 2018-2.jpg | image_size = 250 | image_alt = | caption = Liverpool Playhouse | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = United Kingdom Merseyside | pushpin_map_caption= Location in Merseyside | address = [[Williamson Square]] | city = [[Liverpool]] | country = England | designation = [[listed building|Listed Building Grade II*]] | coordinates = {{coord|53.4064|-2.9826|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | architect = Edward Davies, Harry Percival,<br />Stanley Adshead,<br />Hall, O'Donahue and Wilson | owner = Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust | tenant = | operator = Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust | capacity = | type = Theatre | opened = 1866 | reopened = | yearsactive = | rebuilt = | closed = | demolished = | othernames = Star Music Hall,<br />Star Theatre of Varieties,<br />Liverpool Repertory Theatre | production = | currentuse = | website = [http://www.everymanplayhouse.com/playhouse everymanplayhouse.com] }} The '''Liverpool Playhouse''' is a theatre in [[Williamson Square]] in the city of [[Liverpool]], England. It started in 1866 as a [[music hall]]. In 1911 it became a [[repertory]] theatre. It nurtured the early careers of many actors and actresses. Some of whom went on to achieve national and international reputations. Architectural changes have been made to the building over the years. The latest change was in 1968. A modern-style extension was added to the north of the theatre. In 1999 a trust was formed. This joined the management of the Playhouse with that of the [[Everyman Theatre, Liverpool|Everyman Theatre]]