Topsy Turvy (11-13th August)

An arts extravaganza at Theatre Porto, Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port

We are delighted to be presenting a weekend of FREE / Pay What You Like exciting performances and special events, especially for children, young people and local families from companies from across the UK.

Grab a FREE day pass now or just turn up on each day
Our full programme is now available – click here to view / download
Topsy Turvy audience survey – click here

These indoor events are available to book now (due to capacity):

Dommy B – Can We Roar? Fri 11 Aug 2023, 2:30PM
‘SOLD OUT’ Paris Bubbles – The Ultimate Bubble Show Sat 12 Aug 2023, 2:30PM
‘SOLD OUT’ Paris Bubbles – The RELAXED Bubble Show Sat 12 Aug 2023, 4:00PM
Family Catwalk Extravaganza Sun 13 Aug 2023, 2:30PM

Taking place in our main theatre, the amphitheatre and our other outdoor spaces, you can expect to see acrobatics, beat-boxing, family-friendly gigs, dance, puppetry and an amazing, aerial performance on a giant swing!

We will also be exhibiting artwork from our local school’s project ‘If Children Ruled the World’ where artist, Jake Ryan, has been encouraging children to ‘re-write the rule book’.

The Great, Big, Little Parade will be a processional performance by children aged 7-11 and is one of Cheshire West and Chester micro commissions from the Reflections Programme, focused on pandemic recovery – celebrating our outdoor green spaces.

We are also super excited to be soft-launching the Ellesmere Port Collective new radio stream with a live DJ-set broadcast from Theatre Porto, establishing a regular space for music making for young people.

And finally, as it is one year since we opened the doors of our brand-new specialist theatre and cultural centre, we are inviting everyone to our big birthday picnic, taking place on our outdoor terrace to help us celebrate and to launch the Topsy Turvy weekend. All free for local families – there will be cake!

TOPSY TURVY EXTRAVAGANZA
Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August in Whitby Park and at Theatre Porto from 11.30am

THEATRE PORTO 1ST BIRTHDAY PICNIC
Thursday 10th August, Theatre Porto 2pm – 4pm
Bring your picnic blanket, chairs & picnic food if you like (but the Café at Theatre Porto is open) …we’ll provide the fun, games and birthday cake! All ages welcome.

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What is Theatre Porto ‘Pay what you like‘?

Pay what you like – this means all are welcome to watch the performance and you do not have to pay for a ticket. If you CAN make a contribution, this will ensure we are able to keep our performances and activities free and low cost to those who most need it.

Running Times / Further Details

FREE / Pay What You Like passes available here
Our full programme is now available – click here to view / download
Download our Topsy Turvy colouring sheet – click here

Topsy Turvy (11-13th August)

What is Theatre Porto ‘Pay what you like‘?

Running Times / Further Details

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