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Bold Theatre For All
A Place To Belong

The Boaty Theatre Company creates professional productions and accessible arts opportunities across Chester, Ellesmere Port and beyond.

ON STAGE & BEYOND

Current Highlights

Discover what's happening at The Boaty Theatre Company this season.

Scene from The Tempest next production

OCT 15-28 • £15-£25

The Tempest

Experience Shakespeare's late masterpiece reimagined in an immersive, nautical setting.

Youth theatre group rehearsal session

AGES 12-18 • FREE

Autumn Term Auditions

Join our award-winning youth company and develop your skills with industry professionals.

Creative workshop in progress at New Place

EVERY SATURDAY • £5

Creative Workshops

Weekly drop-in sessions exploring stagecraft, from lighting design to set building.

Who We Are

Rooted In
Community

We believe that world-class theatre shouldn't be confined to elite postcodes. By blending professional stagecraft with fierce grassroots participation, we create spaces where ambitious storytelling and local voices collide. Our workshops and mainstage productions are built on a simple premise: creative access is a right, not a privilege.

Community theatre workshop in session

Verified Impact

5,000+

Participants Supported

250+

Accessible Sessions

120+

Creative Projects

45+

Partner Venues

OUR APPROACH

Our Three
Strands

The Boaty Theatre Company operates across three interconnected strands. By bridging the gap between professional artistry and community participation, we create transformative experiences that resonate both on stage and in the lives of those we reach.

01

Professional Theatre

Producing high-quality, bold, and unapologetic theatrical performances that challenge, entertain, and inspire audiences. We bridge the gap between emerging talent and established professionals on our stages.

02

Young People

Empowering the next generation of creatives through dedicated youth theatre, skills-building workshops, and real-world performance opportunities designed to build confidence.

03

Community & Wellbeing

Fostering connection and well-being through inclusive community projects. We use drama and performance as powerful tools for personal development and collective social impact.

Creative Credentials

Royal Shakespeare Company • National Theatre Connections • Storyhouse • The Lowry • Royal Shakespeare Company • National Theatre Connections • Storyhouse • The Lowry •

OUR PARTNERS

Voices Of Impact

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Boaty Theatre Company brings an unparalleled level of authenticity and raw creative energy to the stage. Their dedication to inclusive storytelling and community impact is exactly what the future of theatre looks like.

National Theatre Connections
National Theatre Connections
Partner Organization

NEWS & UPDATES

Latest Stories

Youth and community theatre group performing

YOUTH & COMMUNITY • AUG 28, 2026

Summer Showcase Draws Record Crowds

Our local youth ensemble delivered a spectacular performance of original devised work, exploring themes of belonging and community.

Cast performing a dramatic scene on stage

PRODUCTIONS • AUG 12, 2026

Cast Announced For Autumn Season

We are thrilled to reveal the stellar cast for our upcoming immersive reimagining of classic theatrical texts at The Lowry.

Actors reading scripts during an open casting call

OPPORTUNITIES • AUG 05, 2026

Open Auditions For Winter Project

Looking for local talent! Join us for open casting calls next month as we prepare for our ambitious winter community project.

SUPPORT US

Keep Creativity
In Reach

Every contribution helps us dismantle barriers to the arts. Your support ensures that our workshops, productions, and community programs remain fiercely affordable for the young people who need them most.

Youth participant engaging in theatrical performance