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?

Andrew Bird – A Ticklish Mind 15 Feb 2025

After his TV appearance on "The Russell Howard Hour" Andrew supported Russell Howard on his massive natio

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Simon Munnery – On Tour 08 Mar 2025

Simon Munnery – ‘one of the all-time great British stand-ups’ (Stewart Lee) – is back on to

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Red Or Dead 21 Mar 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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Royal Court Heritage Tour 24 Feb 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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Rachel Fairburn – Side Eye 22 Feb 2025

Rachel star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, is a renowned stand up and (“rock’

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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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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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Variety Lunch Club 26 Feb 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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Jonny & The Baptists: The Happiness Index 01 Mar 2025

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

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Gabby’s Gift 05 Mar 2025

Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Liverpool's Royal Court, two organisations that were very important to Ga

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Stage Write Night 18 Feb 2025 - 04 Mar 2025

Come and join us for an evening of script in hand readings from our new writing programme – Stage Write.There

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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 Peaceful Hour 15 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Kirkby, 1987. When it comes to relationships, Julie has had more misses than hits. She just wants someone to love a

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