News
& Press
1 September 2026
The Atkinson in Southport announces cast of this year’s family panto Cinderella
Bringing magic, romance and wicked sisters to Southport this Christmas from 4 - 31 December 2026
25 August 2026
Battle Of Mons Commemoration held in Southport to honour sacrifices made in World War One
A special service was held at Southport War Memorial on Friday (21st August 2026) to mark 112 years since the Battle Of Mons, which took place in Belgium in the early stages of World War One.
14 August 2026
The Next Act: Drama, Music, Comedy and Family Fun Awaits
There's plenty to look forward to on The Atkinson stage in the months ahead. Take a look at the fantastic shows coming soon...
7 August 2026
The Atkinson in Southport celebrating another ‘very good’ rating by Visit England
The Atkinson in Southport has retained its “Very Good” rating after a mystery shopper visit by the national tourism agency, VISIT ENGLAND.
6 August 2026
Join our team:
Marketing Manager
We are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative marketing, communications and audience development strategies for our ambitious cultural programme.
9 July 2026
Humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh presents new ‘Yes I Can’ show in Southport
Award-winning humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh will be presenting his brand-new show on Friday
8 July 2026
Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2026: Winners Announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners and highly commended young artists of this year's Sefton Young Artist of the Year competition.
6 July 2026
Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s challenge is Read to the Beat!, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered by Universal Music Group UK.
1 July 2026
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Customer Assistants
We’re looking for friendly and reliable Customer Assistants to join our team. Could it be you?
25 June 2026
The Atkinson Celebrates Armed Forces Day
The Atkinson is proud to join the celebrations of Armed Forces Day and will be partially open on Sunday for a day of remembrance and discovery.