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Theatre Porto2026-03-05T15:55:53+00:00
Comments Off on Theatre Porto FUNdraiser – We’re Not Getting A Dog*

A Theatre Porto FUNdraiser:
We’re Not Getting A Dog*

Date Friday 20th March 2026 7:00PM – get tickets – click here
Arrive from 6:00pm

We’re putting the fun back into fundraising with a special-evening event at Theatre Porto to celebrate our venue, our audiences, our communities and the brilliant work we are able to centred around joy and creativity.

Join us for an evening of theatre and fun with a quiz, a special Theatre Porto raffle and a bar – all in support of our work with children, families and communities.

Your ticket includes:

  • A live show,  We’re Not Getting A Dog* – written and performed by Sam Freeman
  • Noel & Phil’s legendary fun time quiz
  • A raffle with some amazing (and delightfully ridiculous) prizes
  • Access to a well-stocked bar (drinks available to purchase)

All proceeds go directly to supporting our charitable work enriching the lives of children, young people and families with art and creativity.

There will be opportunities to donate more on the night if you’re able  Grab a ticket, invite some friends and help us make a real difference.


We’re Not Getting A Dog*

*A Show Mostly Not About Dogs

By Sam Freeman

This is a story about passive aggressive letter writing, early morning jet washing and making a house a home. It’s about those who live, laugh and love meters from us, but who really, we barely know at all. 

A couple run through the rain to catch a bus.A man stares at a blank laptop screen in desperation.A woman opens an envelope to find a photo inside.A new house on a new street with new neighbours.

A roughly seventy-two minute show, read from a little black book, by a scruffy, bearded, glasses-wearing man in a red check shirt and black jeans who does not own a pressure washer.

A new storytelling show** by Sam Freeman (Every Little Hope You Ever Dreamed, Every Time I Close My Eyes).

**This show has minimal references to dogs. 

Book your tickets here.

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Where?

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

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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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