The Atkinson

02/06/2026

The Atkinson Southport paid partnership Smash hit comedy Desperate Scousewives is coming to Southport this June as part of the show’s first ever nationwide tour. Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity star Crissy Rock heads the fabulous all-female cast as Lily in the hilarious show which will play 20 date...

01/06/2026

✨ What's On This Week

Although the Galleries are closed now for an exhibition changeover there's still lots going on here!

Also, this week is Volunteers' Week, a UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise, so if you see one of our wonderful volunteers around the building be sure to give them an extra thank you 🧡

29/05/2026

🎭 Just Announced

✨After Party
Friday 12 June 2026
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/after-party/ ‎

✨The Haunting of Blaine Manor
Saturday 24 October 2026
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/

✨Desperate Scousewives: Nessa's Story
Thursday 19 November 2026
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/desperate-scousewives-2/

✨The Rachel Parris Songbook
Saturday 6 March 2027
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-rachel-parris-songbook/

✨Toyah: Songs and Stories
Friday 1 October 2027
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/toyah-songs-and-stories/

28/05/2026

Cool down in the Art Box and make a polar bear with us 🐻‍❄️❄️

27/05/2026

🚨CLOSING SOON

It's hard to believe, but the Sefton Open 2026 draws to a close this Saturday 30 May.

Don't miss your last chance to experience and incredible showcase of local talent. Come along, show your support, and maybe even purchase a piece you've had your eye on! 🖼️👀

📸: Dave Jones Photography

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

We hope you had a sunny Bank Holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow for a fun-filled week! ✨

On stage, relive all the timeless hits in That'll Be The Day: 40th Anniversary. Take the kids on a cool adventure Ice Age Adventure and high-tech, highly-explosive scientific journey in The Utterly Revolting Science Show.

Plus, join us on Thursday for a Make It! Craft Workshop and get creative.

It’s also the final week of the Sefton Open exhibition, so be sure to pop in before it closes.

23/05/2026

The sun is finally shining, it’s a long weekend, and it’s Southport Beer Week! ☀️🍻

To celebrate we’ve picked out a few of our favourite scenes of Southport and pubs from this year’s Sefton Open.

The exhibition ends on 30 May so you there’s only one week left to come experience the vibrant talent of the Sefton Borough. 🖼️

Artwork credit:
1) Helen Davies. Lord Street. Acrylic
2) Daniel Adler. Scene of Lord Street. Oil.
3) Alan Hills. The Salus Building, Lord St, Circa 1965. Pen & Wash.
4) Ralph Telford. Wayfarers Arcade. Watercolour.
5) Gary North. The Vine Pubs Liverpool. Acrylic
6) Estelle Hall. The Stanley Gate Pub, Bickerstaffe. Acrylic.

22/05/2026

🎭 Just Announced

✨ Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches
19 September 2026.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/baga-chipz-bagz-to-riches/

✨ Rubbish Shakespeare Company: Romeo & Juliet
26 September 2026.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/rsc-romeo-and-juliet/

✨Christmas Gothic
20 November 2026.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/christmas-gothic/

✨ The Overtones: Up Close and Personal
5 March 2027.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-overtones-27/

✨ Fleetwood Bac
23 April 2027.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/fleetwood-bac-27