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Theatre Porto2026-05-12T11:27:15+01:00
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Coalesce Dance Theatre in association with Theatre Porto…

Mika and the Polar Bear

Ages Most suitable for ages 4-11 but all welcome
Running Time 1 hour

Mika and the Polar Bear is an imaginative and unforgettable journey into the wonders of our natural world, with friendship, compassion, and the power of hope at its centre.

When Mika is swept away by a climate disaster, they find themselves far from home in a strange, ever-changing world. Mika meets creatures across land, sea and sky, each with their own story of playful resilience and survival. But nothing could prepare Mika for the most unexpected new friendship of all; a lone Polar Bear living in an icy wonderland. Together, they must brave the wild, navigate the unknown, and learn to rely on each other as they journey toward a new beginning.

Featuring original music, digital animation and enchanting puppetry, Mika and the Polar Bear is a dynamic new dance-theatre production for all ages, celebrating resilience, friendship, and the courage to journey on.

Reviews…

★★★★★
“Mika and The Polar Bear is a truly special piece of family theatre”
– All About Theatre 

★★★★★
“A timely and important production that entertains on many levels”
– Arts Review Hub

Watch the trailer…

Available Resources

  • National Tour Dates – Coming Soon
  • Tour Dates – February – April 2026
  • Tour Pack
  • Digital Programme
  • Audience Resources
  • BSL interpretation, Touch Tours and Relaxed Performances are available

Meet the Polar Bear!

Stay a little longer after the show to meet the Polar Bear. Following each performance of Mika and the Polar Bear audiences can enjoy a relaxed meet and greet…

The Creators

  • Original Idea: Coalesce Dance Theatre
  • Co-Direction and Choreography: Coalesce Dance Theatre
  • Co-Direction and Dramaturgy: Nina Hajiyianni
  • Dance Artists and Choreographic Collaborators: Janice Ho, Ben Yorke-Griffiths and Luke Speddings
  • Composers: Patch Middleton and Richard Smithson
  • Visual Artist: Aaron Howell
  • Photography/Videography: Elly Wellford/Aaron Howell
  • Set Design & Puppetry: Bek Palmer
  • Technician: Tristan Aplin

Supported by

  • Arts Council England
  • Z-Arts
  • Children and Young People’s Dance Network North
  • Leeds Libraries
  • Theatre Porto

Author

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Where?

  • Theatre Porto: Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6QY
  • Phone: 0151 357 2120
  • Email: info@TheatrePorto.org

Access

Wheelchair spaces are available and we’ll always do our very best to accommodate other access needs. The more we know and understand in advance, the better support we’ll be able to put in place. We also offer Supported Visits where possible – whereby our Access & Pastoral Lead can offer additional input and information – this may include things such as visual guides, familiarisation tours, seat reservation etc; to make your visit to us as comfortable as possible. For further details please email takepart@theatreporto.org


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Thank you to our volunteers, school partners and all our brilliant freelance team.

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