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The Gesualdo Six
Classical
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Feel Good Festival: The Gesualdo Six

Tickets £30.00

Bookings are made with Eventbrite and will incur a booking fee.

Terry McHugh
Comedy
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Feel Good Festival: Terry McHugh: Bricking It

Tickets £17.50

Bookings are made with Eventbrite and will incur a booking fee.

Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Classical
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Craig Ogden with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Tickets £25.00

Bookings are made with Eventbrite and will incur a booking fee.

Latest News from Portico

  • Portico in Sunshine

    Work with Us

    Portico is deligthed to be recruiting for two new positions, come and join the team!

    FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER (part-time) - JobApplyNI

    This job is as Front of House Manager for Portico.  The role is to assist the Portico manager in the efficient and safe running of shows including liaising with volunteers and allocating them jobs for each event.  The role will also include setting up for shows; carrying out and recording safety checks; dealing with clients’ queries and liaising with the manager on all matters related to the effective and safe running of Portico and of individual shows both in Portico and in other venues.

    Application Information -JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

    Closing date - 31/03/2026

     

     

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (part-time) - JobApplyNI

    This job is as administrative assistant to the Portico Manager.  The role is primarily to assist the Portico manager in the efficient and safe running of Portico.  For example, producing and maintaining documentation, databases and systems that help us offer great customer service and support the efficient operation and governance of The Portico of Ards.  In addition, this will include liaising with performers, and maintaining accurate records of this, and to ensure that all H&S requirements are met and records maintained. The administrative assistant will also work with the manager to ensure that all records and files are up to date and that where reviews are needed these are carried out in a timely manner.  The successful applicant will also liaise with the Board and support the keeping of Board records and support the Company Secretary in keeping minutes of Board Meetings etc.

    Application Information -JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

    Closing date - 31/03/2026

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    We were delighted to be part of Keepers of the Lough.  Find out what Neil Delamere said about Portico...

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