Welcome to Theatre Porto
We are inspired by childhood and being young – come say hello!
In August 2022, we opened a brand new, specialist theatre and cultural hub in Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port.
The venue is the only one of its kind, in Cheshire and on Merseyside and one of a handful of dedicated theatres in England, specifically ‘for, by and with’ children and young people. Our space is for the young, and for anyone who was once young who wants to connect, play, dream, or imagine.
What's Happening at Theatre Porto
Topsy Turvy 25
Topsy Turvy 25 Theatre Porto’s brilliant fun-filled, outdoor arts celebration returns to Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port this Summer! Get ready for an inspiring Topsy Turvy 25, a weekend of imaginative and awe-inspiring performances and special events put together especially for children, young people and local families.
Take a Bow: Ellesmere Port Cultural Venue for Children and Families Wins Two Major Planning Awards
Theatre Porto, a national leader in theatre for children and young people and Cheshire’s only purpose-built venue for young audiences, has made history by becoming the first ever dedicated children’s theatre venue in the UK to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status.
Theatre Porto Becomes First Dedicated Children’s Theatre Venue in the UK to Achieve Theatre of Sanctuary Status
Theatre Porto, a national leader in theatre for children and young people and Cheshire’s only purpose-built venue for young audiences, has made history by becoming the first ever dedicated children’s theatre venue in the UK to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status.
Refugee Week – 16th–22nd June 2025
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.