Goofus with Puppet Friends

Join Goofus and their puppet friends as they make their way through Whitby Park, enchanting everyone they meet.

Foolish Fables - Droplets Performance

A new performance created by Theatre Porto’s young company (aged 7-14).

Join the Porto fools in an oddball, outlandish, outdoor theatrical spectacle with audience participation, live music and hilarity guaranteed.

Summertime Hangout

Come and play at our Summertime Hangout, right in front of Theatre Porto, we provide the games and activities, you bring your imagination!

Get involved or simply relax out front and soak up the festival atmosphere. Free, fun and all welcome!

11am – 5pm all days

DJ EJ

That one Topsy Turvy radio show with DJ EJ  

A special, daily broadcast by our very own EJ, a young, aspiring DJ who will provide summer tunes and some tit-bits about this year’s Topsy Turvy.

Have a listen in our Theatre Porto Cafe! And why not grab one of the special Topsy Turvy drinks provided by Ground Up. A great way to start your day.

Ukrainian Stories & The Merseyside Connection

Free public exhibition capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the war and built new lives in the Liverpool City Region. Whispered Tales will also be performing Refuge Island at Topsy Turvy on Sunday 10th.

11am – 5pm all days | Ages 12+

Beanbags and books provided for younger children

As Colourful as a Box of Surprises

Theatre Porto Community artist Jake Ryan, has been working in 6 local primary schools with children aged 7-11 years, who have created their own unique, playful similes. The school’s project explored self-expression through language and visual art and the result is a new artwork ‘As Colourful as a Box of Surprises’. 

You can see the exhibition in our Hallway and Cafe Workshop.

Crafting with Clare

Arts and craft for all ages, turn up and be ready to have fun and get creative… 40 minute slots available – sign-up on the day in the Craft Room.

All ages 

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

Back by popular demand! Your chance to have a practice-go at your own leisure, ahead of the ‘show competitions’ on Sat and Sun compared by Mr Clopp! (See listings)

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-Directed

All In A Mouse’s Night - Goofus Theatre

What mischief can a mouse get up to at night? When the world is in bed and the moon and stars are bright and full. A curious mouse, about in the house, could lead to all sorts of strange, magical and fantastical adventures. So, where and when will this mouse go? Come witness the tale in mouses own show!

This is a ticketed, indoor show taking place in our upstairs Rehearsal Room – book now! 

Dinosaurs and other poems – by Dommy B

A brilliant spoken-word show in our outdoor amphitheatre!

Join us for a fun and interactive poetry performance by award winning poet Dommy B, as featured on the BBC (CBBC Rhyme Rocket). Heart-warming, inspiring and full of good vibes.  

All ages

Drumming Circle

Drumming is great way to centre energy, ground yourself and make noise and have fun. Kylie will be making junk drums and making noise!

Bring you drums, noise makers, pots pans and household junk. And most importantly don’t forget to bring your imagination. Things are going to get crafty and creative!

All ages | Noisy kids and grown ups welcome

All In A Mouse’s Night - Goofus Theatre

What mischief can a mouse get up to at night? When the world is in bed and the moon and stars are bright and full. A curious mouse, about in the house, could lead to all sorts of strange, magical and fantastical adventures. So, where and when will this mouse go? Come witness the tale in mouses own show!

This is a ticketed, indoor show taking place in our upstairs Rehearsal Room – book now!

Professor Listworth & Chester Wizard School Presents The Divination Tent

A gentle, interactive experience for those who take an interest in the mysterious and ancient art of predicting the future. The Divination tent encourages creative play between children and their grown-ups. A one-man-show with storytelling, movement, poetry, physical comedy and simple theatre magic, created for families with children 6-12.

This is an indoor ticketed show in our Theatre – book now!

Ripples of Calm: A Family Movement Workshop

Step into a moment of calm amidst the Topsy Turvy fun! Join Fallen Angels for a gentle and engaging 1-hour drop-in workshop, inspired by our community’s exploration of “ripples.”

We’ll playfully explore how movement can create soothing ripples, helping us to feel calm and grounded. It’s a wonderful way for families to connect, move together, and discover tools for well-being.

No experience needed – just bring your curiosity! Find us in the trees, in front of  Theatre Porto

Dommy B - Dinosaurs and other Poems

Another chance to catch, the fun and interactive spoken word and poetry performance by award winning poet Dommy B, as featured on the BBC (CBBC Rhyme Rocket). With a a few extra poems in the mix.

Heart-warming, inspiring and full of good vibes.  

All ages

All In A Mouse’s Night - Goofus Theatre

What mischief can a mouse get up to at night? When the world is in bed and the moon and stars are bright and full. A curious mouse, about in the house, could lead to all sorts of strange, magical and fantastical adventures. So, where and when will this mouse go? Come witness the tale in mouses own show!

This is a ticketed, indoor show taking place in our upstairs Rehearsal Room– book now!

Professor Listworth & Chester Wizard School Presents The Divination Tent

A gentle, interactive experience for those who take an interest in the mysterious and ancient art of predicting the future. The Divination tent encourages creative play between children and their grown-ups. A one-man-show with storytelling, movement, poetry, physical comedy and simple theatre magic, created for families with children 6-12.

This is an indoor ticketed show in our Theatre – book now!

All In A Mouse’s Night - Goofus Theatre

What mischief can a mouse get up to at night? When the world is in bed and the moon and stars are bright and full. A curious mouse, about in the house, could lead to all sorts of strange, magical and fantastical adventures. So, where and when will this mouse go? Come witness the tale in mouses own show!

This is a ticketed, indoor show taking place in our upstairs Rehearsal Room – book now!

The Queen of Hearts Walkabout

Catch the cast of characters from Alice in Wonderland, as they stroll around Whitby Park, but watch out for the bossy Queen of Hearts… 

The Quest for Planet P presented by KnottedHawk Productions.

Follow Ozmo & Orbi, two brave little aliens, as they set off on an amazing journey to find the perfect planet!

A heartfelt and inspiring story about fighting for the planet we love and showing how even the smallest voices can have a BIG impact.

This is an indoor ticketed show in our theatre – book now!

Summertime Hangout

Come and play at our Summertime Hangout, right in front of Theatre Porto, we provide the games, you bring the fun.

11am – 5pm all days

Ukrainian Stories & The Merseyside Connection

Free public exhibition capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the war and built new lives in the Liverpool City Region. Whispered Tales will also be performing Refuge Island at Topsy Turvy on Sunday 10th.

11am – 5pm all days | Ages 12+

Beanbags and books provided for younger children

As Colourful as a Box of Surprises

Theatre Porto Community artist Jake Ryan, has been working in 6 local primary schools with children aged 7-11 years, who have created their own unique, playful similes. The school’s project explored self-expression through language and visual art and the result is a new artwork ‘As Colourful as a Box of Surprises’. 

You can see the exhibition in our Hallway and Cafe Workshop.

DJ EJ

That one Topsy Turvy radio show with DJ EJ  

A special, daily broadcast by our very own EJ, a young, aspiring DJ who will provide summer tunes and some tit-bits about this year’s Topsy Turvy.

Have a listen in our Theatre Porto Cafe! And why not grab one of the special Topsy Turvy drinks provided by Ground Up. A great way to start your day.

The Port Sketch Club - Sketch Skavenge Challenge

Join the Port Sketch Club for the Sketch Skavenge Challenge. Grab a pen and explore our Topsy Turvy world!

Tag your pictures with ##TopsyTurvy25

No previous experience necessary. Suitable for all ages. Find us by the pond area in front of Theatre Porto.

Crafting with Clare

Arts and craft for all ages, turn up and be ready to have fun and get creative… 40 minute slots available – sign-up on the day in the Craft Room.

All ages 

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

Goofus with Puppets

Join Goofus and their puppet friends as they make their way through Whitby Park, enchanting everyone they meet.

 

Step Ahead - Dance

Ben Wilson is a professional male dancer with Down Syndrome.  His dance show, Step Ahead, explores themes of friendship and relationships.  Taking you on a nature inspired trip that explores Ben’s unique view of the world, Step Ahead brings together contemporary dance, hip hop elements and poetry into a moving and inspiring performance.

All ages

Bird Cage – Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts is a twisted take on the infamous Lewis Carroll character using spectacular costume art and aerial theatre. A visual feast for the senses and perfect for the whole family!  

Join us at the Amphitheatre for a heart-warming adventure which blends slapstick choreography, dance theatre, clowning and acrobatics

Foolish Fables - Droplets Performance

Last chance to catch the outdoor performance created by Theatre Porto’s young company (aged 7-14).

Join the Porto fools in an oddball, outlandish, outdoor theatrical spectacle with audience participation, live music and hilarity guaranteed.

This performance will take place in front of Theatre Porto

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

Step Ahead Dance

Ben Wilson is a professional male dancer with Down Syndrome.  His dance show, Step Ahead, explores themes of friendship and relationships.  Taking you on a nature inspired trip that explores Ben’s unique view of the world, Step Ahead brings together contemporary dance, hip hop elements and poetry into a moving and inspiring performance.

All ages

Bird Cage – Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts is a twisted take on the infamous Lewis Carroll character using spectacular costume art and aerial theatre. A visual feast for the senses and perfect for the whole family!  

Join us at the Amphitheatre for a heart-warming adventure which blends slapstick choreography, dance theatre, clowning and acrobatics

Drumming Circle

Drumming is great way to centre energy, ground yourself and make noise and have fun. Kylie will be making junk drums and making noise. Bring you drums, noise makers, pots pans and household junk  you can make noises with. And most importantly don’t forget to bring your imagination. Things are going to get crafty and creative!

All ages | Noisy kids and grown ups welcome

Bands! Bands! Bands!

Bands! Bands! Bands! compared by Kieran Linford

Come and support local young talent and enjoy an afternoon of live music in our theatre, there will be everything from rock to electronica to acoustic…. With live sets from Ellie; Gracie; EJ; Olivia; Tate James & Macharia.

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

DJ / Sun Terrace BBQ - Ellesmere Port Collective

Join us for a family BBQ on the Sun Terrace

Oranj Son - Live Music

Ellesmere Port’s Oranj Son are a psych punk four-piece. Their curiously spelt name hints at their twisted and brilliant music – sounds feature a tripped out take on wonky psychedelic, gritty northern Fall style grooves and laced with great melodies. Played on BBC 6music and Radio 1…

This is an indoor gig in our theatre, tickets required – Click Here

The Wizard and the Mechanic

AMPHITHEATRE PERFORMANCE

An Outdoor Adventure for Families and Brave Young Explorers Aged 5–10!

Hold onto your hats and tighten those belts — it’s time for an epic, outdoor tale of magic, mayhem, and unlikely friendship!

Professor Listworth & Chester Wizard School Presents The Divination Tent

A gentle, interactive experience for those who take an interest in the mysterious and ancient art of predicting the future. The Divination tent encourages creative play between children and their grown-ups. A one-man-show with storytelling, movement, poetry, physical comedy and simple theatre magic, created for families with children 6-12.

This is an indoor ticketed show in our Theatre– book now!

Summertime Hangout

Come and play at our Summertime Hangout, right in front of Theatre Porto, we provide the games, you bring the fun.

11am – 5pm all days

Ukrainian Stories & The Merseyside Connection

Free public exhibition capturing the lived experiences of Ukrainians who fled the war and built new lives in the Liverpool City Region. Whispered Tales will also be performing Refuge Island at Topsy Turvy on Sunday 10th.

11am – 5pm all days | Ages 12+

Beanbags and books provided for younger children

As Colourful as a Box of Surprises

Theatre Porto Community artist Jake Ryan, has been working in 6 local primary schools with children aged 7-11 years, who have created their own unique, playful similes. The school’s project explored self-expression through language and visual art and the result is a new artwork ‘As Colourful as a Box of Surprises’. 

You can see the exhibition in our Hallway and Cafe Workshop.

DJ EJ

That one Topsy Turvy radio show with DJ EJ  

A special, daily broadcast by our very own EJ, a young, aspiring DJ who will provide summer tunes and some tit-bits about this year’s Topsy Turvy.

Have a listen in our Theatre Porto Cafe! And why not grab one of the special Topsy Turvy drinks provided by Ground Up. A great way to start your day.

Monster Disco Workshop

Monster Disco Workshop – for maximum of 10 children who have a ticket to attend one of the Monster Disco shows. 

Crafting with Clare

Arts and craft for all ages, turn up and be ready to have fun and get creative… 40 minute slots available – sign-up on the day in the Craft Room.

All ages 

Hip Hop workshop - Cheshire Dance

Hip Hop workshop with Max from Cheshire Dance. Come and learn some cool Hip hop moves, shapes and tricks with Max. An accessible and fun hip hop style workshop underneath the trees. No experience necessary. Just turn up!

All Ages. Find us by the pond area, in front of Theatre Porto

WHISPERED TALES – REFUGE ISLAND

Refuge Island is a 20 minute dance performance that explores stories of female migration and the human capacity to offer a place of refuge in times of crisis. As a lone woman appears on a surreal pedestrian refuge island we begin to hear just why she braved the elements to leave her home and settle here in a new place of refuge. REFUGE ISLAND is a captivating emotive dance performance not to be missed.

AGES 7+

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

Clarinetics

A love of clarinet playing has brought Emily, Mandy, Sylvain and Daniel together to form the Clarinetics.

All from different backgrounds, the group met at Wrexham Concert Band and decided to extend their repertoire as a small ensemble.

There will be short break in the set at 1.20pm

The Wizard and the Mechanic

AMPHITHEATRE PERFORMANCE

An Outdoor Adventure for Families and Brave Young Explorers Aged 5–10!

Hold onto your hats and tighten those belts — it’s time for an epic, outdoor tale of magic, mayhem, and unlikely friendship!

Monster Disco by Headstrung Puppets

Come and embrace your inner monster here at the MONSTER DISCO!  Don’t be afraid, these monsters aren’t scary, they’re just misunderstood and want to party!  Join in, have a dance and a boogie, or just chill and enjoy the vibes, the Monster Disco is for everyone!

Music, dance and puppetry are brought together with accessibility and inclusivity to create a joyous and uplifting family experience.

This is an indoor, ticketed show in our Theatre – book now!

Drumming Parade

Calling all noisy kids, grown ups and their drums! You are invited to join us at the front of Theatre Porto for a final drumming parade through the building and around the park!

Bring you drums, noise makers, pots pans and any household junk you can tap or bang.  Let’s make some noise!  

All ages 

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

WHISPERED TALES – REFUGE ISLAND

Refuge Island is a 20 minute dance performance that explores stories of female migration and the human capacity to offer a place of refuge in times of crisis. As a lone woman appears on a surreal pedestrian refuge island we begin to hear just why she braved the elements to leave her home and settle here in a new place of refuge. REFUGE ISLAND is a captivating emotive dance performance not to be missed.

AGES 7+

Sun Terrace Pizza Party

Join us for a Pizza Party on the Sun Terrace with live music from Saxguyandre.

All ages 

Monster Disco by Headstrung Puppets

Come and embrace your inner monster here at the MONSTER DISCO!  Don’t be afraid, these monsters aren’t scary, they’re just misunderstood and want to party!  Join in, have a dance and a boogie, or just chill and enjoy the vibes, the Monster Disco is for everyone!

Music, dance and puppetry are brought together with accessibility and inclusivity to create a joyous and uplifting family experience.

This is a ticketed show in our indoor Theatre – book now!

Great Horsey Jump Off - Hobby Horse Show Jumping Competition

Join us for Theatre Porto’s world famous, Hobby Horse Show jumping competition!

First grab your hobby horse (provided) and give it some special features, then get ready to trot your stuff on the specially curated horsey jump off course! Complete with water jumps and a disco dance floor, this event promises to be super-fun.

All ages | Self-directed between showtimes

Saxguyandre

Soothing Smooth Sax and Irresistible Ibiza vibes on the Sun Terrace