Theatre Porto
Schools Mailshot – November 2025
Hello from Theatre Porto,
We hope this finds you well. As the nights draw in, we’re thrilled to share a season bursting with magical performances, creative experiences and collaborative opportunities for children, young people and families – all here at Ellesmere Port’s dedicated children’s theatre.
From wintry tales and playful puppetry to relaxed festive films and imaginative adventures, there’s something for every age and every classroom this Autumn/Winter.
Whether you’re looking to bring your class to our venue, host a creative workshop in school, or be part of something brand new – we’d love to team up with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (further details below):
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Twelve Yuletide Yarns – immersive storytelling and puppetry, perfect for KS1/2 (26–28 Nov)
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Waiting for… Snow – a magical Early Years experience (2–5 Dec)
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Jack Frost’s Snow Time Adventure – for ages 2–6, plus tour dates!
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Mika and the Polar Bear – dance-theatre for ages 4–11 (Feb 2026)
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NT Live: Hamlet – screening with potential for schools booking (Feb 2026)
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Family Films – including The Muppet Christmas Carol and TROLLS, with crafts, hangouts and hot chocolate
Plus, we’re proud to be part of Green and Gold, Ellesmere Port’s new cultural strategy – co-created with local children, schools and partners. We invite you to explore it and add your voice.
For full details, booking info, or to shape a bespoke experience with us, simply reply or get in touch with jess@theatreporto.org
Let’s make something wonderful together this winter.
Warm wishes,
The Theatre Porto Team
Funnelwick Limb, Theatre Porto & Eastern Angles present…
Twelve Yuletide Yarns
Schools Performances: 26-28th November
General Public shows available here
Get ready for Twelve Yuletide Yarns – an epic winter adventure full of wildly imaginative storytelling, live music and puppetry.
- Show information
- Press release
- Please email jess@TheatrePorto.org for more details and to book
Ages Most suitable for ages 6+ but all welcome
Running Time 50mins
Travelled Companions present…
Visiting Show:
Waiting For… Snow
Schools Performances: 2nd Dec 1.30pm, 3rd Dec 10.30am & 1.30pm, 4th Dec 10.30am & 1.30pm, 5th Dec 10.30am & 1.30pm
General Public shows available here
A show for Early Years and their families. ‘Waiting for… Snow’ is an interactive and magical experience for you and your little ones!
- Show information
- Please email jess@TheatrePorto.org for more details and to book
Ages 0-5 years old (& their grown-ups)
Running Time 45mins
Theatre Porto present…
Jack Frost’s Snow Time Adventure
Please share with your families…
Public Performances: Saturday 20th December 10am, 11.45am, 1pm & 2.45pm – Book Tickets
- Show information
- Also ON TOUR – see tour dates here
Step into the enchanting world of Jack Frost where children and grown ups become part of the story!
Ages Most suitable for ages 2-6 but all welcome
Running Time 45mins | Limited Audience Capacity
Why not join us for a Hot Chocolate & Craft?
Theatre Porto Family Films
Festive Special: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Please share with your families…
A cinema experience for all – get tickets
Date Monday 22nd December | Age U | Running Time 1h 25m
Showing 1.00pm
Theatre Porto Family Films
Twixmas Special: TROLLS
Please share with your families…
- A ‘pay what you like’ relaxed cinema experience for all families – get tickets
- Plus you can join us for FREE Saturday Family Hangout from 10am!
Date Sat 27th December | Age U | Running Time 1h 32m
Showing 1.00pm
Coalesce Dance Theatre in association with Theatre Porto…
Mika and the Polar Bear
Schools Performances: 11th-13th, 24th & 25th February
General Public shows available here
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 it’s centre.
- Show information
- Please email jess@TheatrePorto.org for more details and to book
Ages Most suitable for ages 4-11 but all welcome
Running Time 1 hours
National Theatre Live:
Hamlet
NT Live Encore Screening at Theatre Porto – get tickets – click here
Date 27th February 2026, 7pm
Certificate 12a
by William Shakespeare
directed by Robert Hastie
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
- Additional screenings may be possible to fit schools audiences
- Please email jess@TheatrePorto.org for more details
Green and Gold
The Green and Gold Strategy is Ellesmere Port’s new cultural strategy and vision, co-created with children, young people, schools, artists and community partners.
We had an incredible afternoon with so many colleagues and supporters joining us for the launch on Friday 12th September, including a wonderful performance from local choir The Fireflies.
The strategy has now been soft launched, and we are awaiting the outcome of major funding bids that will help resource its first phase.
Click here to read the Gold and Green Strategy in full and to leave your endorsement.
Watch our launch video – click here
