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Coronavirus Update

17 March 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update Page last updated 17th March 2020 Action Transport Theatre / Whitby Hall As someone who knows Action Transport Theatre you will be aware that our audiences, community,...

WGGB OLWEN WYMARK THEATRE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS 2020

14 February 2020

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) presents its annual awards for the encouragement of new writing at the Almeida Theatre, London, on Friday 14 February 2020.  The Olwen Wymark Awards, the...

In memory of Karen Simpson, founder and former Artistic Director of Action Transport Theatre

21 January 2020

It was with much sadness that we learnt the news that founder and former Artistic Director of Action Transport Theatre, Karen Simpson, sadly passed away on Saturday 4th January 2020. Karen set up...

Ellesmere Port Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers success

16 January 2020

The Ellesmere Port Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers returned on Christmas Day 2019, following a successful inaugural event last year (2018). The event, which now runs nationally, was inspired by...

The transformation of Whitby Hall into a world class centre, specialising in high quality arts and culture for children, young people and their families, will improve levels of aspiration and general...

Casting Call - Baba Yaga

5 December 2019

CASTING INFORMATION Theatre Hullabaloo & Action Transport Theatre Present BABA YAGA Written by Laura Lindow Directed by Nina Hajiyianni Designed by Bek Palmer Composed by Patrick Dineen Baba Yaga...

£380,000 Arts Council England Success for Action Transport Theatre and Whitby Hall in Ellesmere Port

13 November 2019

Action Transport Theatre are thrilled to be one of 46 successful applicants across the UK to receive Arts Council of England capital grant funding. Action Transport Theatre, a charity and theatre...

Spectacular Spacebots

23 September 2019

Come and have go and try your hand at a fun, interactive drama workshop bringing digital puppets to life! 11AM, 5-7 YEAR OLDS 2PM 8-11 YEAR OLDS Book your childs place here Places are FREE but a...

Young Writers

18 September 2019

Are you aged 13-17yrs - then get involved! Starting 12th Oct , every Saturday our Young Writers programmes are designed to nurture and encourage new writing talent. It is a FREE particiaption...

Ellesmere Port Family Festival 2019

10 July 2019

Ellesmere Port Family Festival is back! Don't miss out on exclusive early bird tickets — available until the end of July Ellesmere Port Family Festival is returning for its third year in 2019. During...