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About The Capstone Theatre

Venue Information

Since opening its doors in March 2010, The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool’s International Arts Venue, has staged concerts and performances by leading national and international musicians and artists including Courtney Pine, Andy Sheppard, Soft Machine, John Etheridge, James Taylor Quartet (JTQ), Jason Rebello, Tim Garland, Portico Quartet, Roller Trio, Zoe Rahman, Darius Brubeck Quartet, Neil Cowley Trio, Stacey Kent, Martin Simpson, Oysterband, June Tabor, Peggy Seeger, Martin Taylor, Peatbog Faeries, Albion Band, Tom Paxton, Chilly Gonzales, Stephen Hough, The Smith Quartet, The Katona Twins, Juan Martin, Steve Howe (Yes), Roger McGuiinn (The Byrds), King Creosote and Jon Hopkins, Public Service Broadcasting, Dean Friedman, Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue), Natacha Atlas, Robyn Hitchcock, Ian MacNabb (Icicle Works), Harold Budd, The Necks, Arthur Jeffes (Penguin Cafe), Roger Eno, Jah Wobble, Ian Boddy and Marconi Union.

Along with a series of performances organised by partners Milapfest, student performances and presentations and spoken word events and lectures, The Capstone programmes a rich mix of cultural experiences very much taking a multi-art and an international approach and bringing exciting new experiences to Liverpool audiences, in areas like contemporary dance and storytelling.

Liverpool International Jazz Festival (LIJF) was established in 2013 by Liverpool Hope University taking place at The Capstone Theatre. Each year the Festival includes performances from some of Jazz music’s leading lights, with an emphasis on contemporary instrumental jazz in a variety of styles, taking audience members on musical journeys that traverse numerous genres and cross-genres.

The Angel Field Festival, which grew out of the annual Cornerstone Festival is now in its third incarnation and over a ten day duration brings a range of themed multi-arts experiences to Liverpool Hope University's Creative Campus.

The Campus also plays host to the European Opera Centre which has been based at the Creative Campus since 2004. The catalyst for its move from Manchester, where it grew out of the Royal Northern College of Music, was the support it was asked to give for Liverpool’s bid to become European Capital of Culture. On Liverpool’s success, the Vice-Chancellor welcomed the European Opera Centre to the Creative Campus as an independent arts and training organisation complementing and enhancing the work of the University. The Centre was established to help people at what is often the hardest time in a career – moving from education to employment. It also has a role in introducing people to opera, especially those who might otherwise never encounter it. Supported directly by Brussels for more than 15 years, people from 37 European countries have come to Liverpool to take part in the Centre’s projects.

Set in the grounds of a multi award-winning Renaissance Garden, Angel Field, whose awards include a Civic Trust Award the potential for exciting creative collaborations is made all the easier with our state-of-the-art Capstone Theatre, boasting the very best acoustics in Liverpool. It is not surprising that this unique venue is home to an All-Steinway Music School, one of just a handful in the UK. In March 2010, Liverpool Hope University became the second All-Steinway School in the UK, demonstrating a commitment to excellence by providing our students with the best equipment possible for the study of Music. This commitment continues across all creative subjects with emphasis on the investment of essential equipment a priority to compliment students learning. The Theatre houses a Steinway D Grand Piano, probably the best piano model in the world.

The Capstone Theatre is located on Shaw Street, opposite the Collegiate, within walking distance of Liverpool City Centre, and with strong public transport links to the centre and suburbs and with on-site venue car-parking.

Address

The Capstone Theatre
Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus
17 Shaw Street
Liverpool L6 1HP

E-mail: capstone@hope.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)151 291 3578 (our phone line is not staffed at all times, so we would advise you to email us with your query in the first instance, and we will get back to you as soon as possible)

Accessibility

Facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users. When booking tickets, please advise TicketQuarter staff of your requirements. The Theatre has a number of accessible seats with space next to them to accommodate wheelchair users. For each ticket booked for one of these spaces, you will be offered a free ticket for an accompanying carer.

An induction loop system is in operation at the Capstone Theatre

If you have any further questions about venue accessibility please contact capstone@hope.ac.uk

Parking

There is limited parking space available on site from 40 minutes prior to evening performances. This is available on a first come first served basis and a small fee is normally charged.

Alternatively you may wish to park at Q Park on Epworth Street, off Erskine Street, Liverpool L6 1LY. Please note that the discount voucher service for discounts off Q Park parking is now not in operation.

For cyclists, there is also a small bike parking area next to the main entrance of the Theatre.

Booking Tickets

TicketQuarter operates the box office for most events in the Capstone Theatre.

To purchase tickets in advance (up to 12 noon on the day of the performance) you can either call TicketQuarter on 0844 8000 410 or buy tickets on line at www.thecapstonetheatre.com by following the link to buy tickets for the event you wish to attend on the events page or underneath the selected event picture on the What’s on page.

Please note that when tickets are purchased with debit/credit cards a £2.25 transaction fee applied to each transaction. No additional charges are applied for payments made in cash at the box office.

A box office will be available at the venue on the evening of events, provided there are tickets still available. The evening box office normally opens 30 minutes before the start of an event.

If an event is listed where tickets are available via an alternative box office, details of how to purchase tickets for that event will be available at www.thecapstonetheatre.com

Times of Events

Show times indicated are performance start times. Venue doors open 40 minutes before the performance start time is indicated, and normally a bar will be in operation.

Venue staff reserve the right to restrict entry into the theatre for performances that have started, to avoid disruption.

Join the Capstone Mailing List

Joining the mailing list means we can keep you updated on forthcoming events and offers. It is very easy to join. Simply email us at capstone@hope.ac.uk and request to join the list.