The People’s Players

A great opportunity to learn the craft of acting and theatre.

Welcoming those over 18 years of age, who want to learn the craft of acting and theatre.

What skills are we looking for? Nothing, just your enthusiasm. It is okay if you have no previous experience. Just come along and try it out.

There are no fees or subscription, no pressure to perform or previous experience necessary.

Classes

We meet every Monday evening, 7-8:30pm (except on Bank Holidays) in the studio at the Royal Court.

Sessions are free to attend and we cover basic acting skills including; character development, improvisation and physical theatre.

Past performances:

Improvise your way out of that!– A comedy competition showcasing improvisation skills. The Studio, Liverpool’s Royal Court.

Can’t Stop Us Now– Residents of a care home provide their own festive entertainment. The Studio, Liverpool’s Royal Court.

The Scouse Nativity– A comedy festive retelling of the nativity. Main stage ensemble. Liverpool’s Royal Court.

The Golden Oldies Members of a choir turn into a rock band. Main stage ensemble. Liverpool’s Royal Court.

A Different Me during a training session with dementia friends. The Studio, Liverpool’s Royal Court.

Home and Going Halves in the Studio. The Studio Liverpool’s Royal Court.

Dress rehearsal HomeBaked the Musical at the Royal Court Theatre. Picture Jason Roberts

Dress rehearsal HomeBaked the Musical at the Royal Court Theatre. Picture Jason Roberts

If you are interested in coming along click here and fill in this membership form. If you need more information, please contact jay@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com.

Whats's on?

Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper 30 May 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Over its illustrious 150-year history Everton Football Club has had many heroes but perhaps none of them have been

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Kieran Hodgson – Voice of America 24 Oct 2025

The four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee returns. America. What happened, man? Ever since he was a little lo

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Eddie Fortune – Superdrunk 20 Sep 2025

A butchered degree, an arrest in Tesco dressed as a cat, red wine, easy hotels, lost jobs, tinnitus and toxic relat

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Alternative Black Cabaret Show 02 May 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. bring the bigg

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The Rise Up Rebel Writers Night 13 May 2025

Capoeira For All presents Rise Up Rebel, a new affinity project for black, brown, and global ethnic majority (GEM)

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Variety Lunch Club 14 May 2025 - 06 Aug 2025

The Royal Court Variety Lunch Club runs throughout the year on Wednesday afternoons in the main theatre and is open

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The Scouse Christmas Carol 07 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Ha! Bumbug!It’s that time again when the Royal Court searches “Christmas shows” on Google and pic

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Pauline Daniels – SEVENTY, Sassy, Slightly Senile But Still Standing 19 Jun 2025

Seventy, Sassy, Slightly Senile, STILL STANDING! Pauline celebrates hitting 70 with her one woman show filled with

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The Derby-Days 12 Sep 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Dave Derby and Debbie Day are happily married. Well, they’re not married really. And they’re not that h

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It’s A Wonderful Life 11 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Return to Bedford Falls this Christmas when, after a sell out run in 2024, Old Fruit Jar Productions comes back to

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Red Or Dead 19 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

Liverpool’s Royal Court are proud to present Red Or Dead A Liverpool PassionPeter Mullan (Ozark, We

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Making It 01 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

After forty years as a singer, actress and cabaret diva, Bev has seen it all and had nothing. She is backstage at t

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The Legend Of Rooney’s Ring 18 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Helen Serafinowicz (Motherland, Amandaland, Nova Jones) has created the ultimate scouse sword and sorcery

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Royal Court Heritage Tour 12 May 2025 - 18 Aug 2025

The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art D

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Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index 16 May 2025

A double bill of two shows in one night, from cult multi-award winning musical-comedians Jonny & The Baptists.

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