Theatre Porto Presents Topsy Turvy 2024: A FREE Spectacular Outdoor Arts Celebration in Whitby Park

Wednesday 7th August – Sunday 11th August 2024

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – Theatre Porto proudly presents the return of its annual outdoor arts extravaganza, Topsy Turvy 2024, set to transform Whitby Park in Ellesmere Port from Wednesday August 7th to Sunday August 11th.

This year’s event promises an exciting and diverse mix of family-friendly performances, workshops, and events, plus the opening of a collaborative new art installation ‘You, Me and Everything’ – featuring works by local schoolchildren and family portraits taken by community artist Jake Ryan.

The ‘You, Me and Everything’ exhibition explores the importance of interpersonal connections in children’s lives, featuring artwork from nine local primary schools and portraits of nearly 70 local families.
 

Details

Theatre Porto: Whitby Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6QY

 Phone: 0151 357 2120

 Email: info@TheatrePorto.org

Daily Highlights:

Wednesday, August 7th – Opening Day 

• Launch of the “You, Me and Everything” art exhibition 

• RAWD open session offering theatre and dance workshops 

• VIP launch event in the evening 

• Family Film Club featuring an “Encanto” sing-along screening (GET TICKETS)

Thursday, August 8th – SEND Focus Day 

• SEND picnic and relaxed performance of “Birdie” by Mind The Gap 

• “Impossible Machines” arts and crafts workshop 

• Performance of “Birdie” (GET TICKETS) exploring climate change through dance and music (If you are a SEND family and would like to attend the SEND showing at 12pm please contact natasha@theatreporto.org for booking details)

Friday, August 9th – Shakespeare and Hobby Horses 

• “The Delights” by Turned On Its Head, an interactive outdoor performance 

• Hobby Horse making workshop and show jumping competition 

• The Rubbish Shakespeare Company presenting “Make Your Own Myth” (GET TICKETS) and “Romeo & Juliet” 

Saturday, August 10th – Music and Dance Extravaganza 

• All-day walkabout performances throughout Whitby Park 

• Performances by Proud Marys LGBTQ choir 

• James Lyons’ Beatboxing Show (GET TICKETS)

• “Refuge Island” dance performance by Whispered Tales 

• “Pirate Princess” show by Gemma Bond 

• Live music showcase featuring local bands 

• DJ set by Ellesmere Port Collective 

Sunday, August 11th – Family Fun Day 

• “The Family Hangout” with games, crafts, and story exploration 

• “Best in Show” interactive dog show by the Egg People 

• “Cartoon Capers” acrobatic performance featuring a birdcage stage 

• Circus workshop and “Lucky Pigeons” show by Brainfools 

• Fallen Angels open dance workshop 

• “The Family Jam” music session to close the festival 

‘Topsy Turvy 24’ follows several years of summer outdoor arts in Whitby Park and promises to be a great celebration of creativity and community inspired by children and young people.

Join us for a weekend of wonder and excitement! General admission is FREE, some indoor performances will be ticketed, and there will be a variety of ‘Pay What You Like’ options. We are offering SEND support across the whole programme. Café at Theatre Porto is open daily.

We can’t wait to see you at #TopsyTurvy24!