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 is back for 2026 – and this year, we’re beginning the countdown to something special. As Theatre Porto heads into our 40th birthday year, we’re inviting children, young people and families to join us in Whitby Park for a joyful, playful, Topsy Turvy celebration.

Topsy Turvy 2026

Topsy Turvy is back for 2026 – and this year, we’re beginning the countdown to something special. As Theatre Porto heads into our 40th birthday year, we’re inviting children, young people and families to join us in Whitby Park for a joyful, playful, Topsy Turvy celebration.

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If you're a musician, especially from Ellesmere Port, this is your chance to share your talent with a lively audience.

Call Out: Bands & Musicians Wanted

If you’re a musician, especially from Ellesmere Port, this is your chance to share your talent with a lively audience.

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At Theatre Porto, we are proud to be celebrating one year as a Theatre of Sanctuary. In 2025, we became the first dedicated children’s theatre in the UK to achieve this recognition.

Theatre of Sanctuary – One Year On

At Theatre Porto, we are proud to be celebrating one year as a Theatre of Sanctuary. In 2025, we became the first dedicated children’s theatre in the UK to achieve this recognition.

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We're looking for an artist, designer, maker or creative practitioner to help create a new immersive, creative environment for SEND children and their families as part of Topsy Turvy 2026.

Call-Out: SEND Immersive Space Specialist – Expression of Interest

We’re looking for an artist, designer, maker or creative practitioner to help create a new immersive, creative environment for SEND children and their families as part of Topsy Turvy 2026.

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