HOORAY!!
We have been fortunate to win a commission for This is Shropshire
Culture for Young people in Isolated rural communities
Our Project aims to engage young people in our isolated rural community in and around Bishop’s Castle through a diverse and inclusive range of cultural activities at SpArC Theatre. All designed to promote creativity, social connection, and personal growth. Our activities cater to various age groups and interests, ensuring there is something for everyone.
FREE TICKETS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ON OFFER
liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to claim them!
Activities will run between July – December 2025
Calendar of events:
- The Wrong Trousers : Film followed by air dry clay making and set building
Thursday 24 July 10.30
- Pop up Parkour
Wednesday 30th July:
Brings the excitement of parkour & free running.
Using a variety of purpose-built equipment and obstacles, it offers young people a unique
opportunity to explore Parkour movement techniques through jumps, vaults, rolls, and slides with professional coaches in high energy sessions. with Ascension Dance.
- SpArC Gallery Summer ExhibitionThrough out August 2025
- Add your summer creations to the SpArC Gallery during August. Anything you would like to share let’s create a community exhibition. Clips will be in the gallery to attach your work at anytime. Exhibition ends Tuesday 26th AugustALL AGES: ALL STYLES: ALL WELCOME: FREE TO JOIN INliz@sparctheatre.co.uk for details
- SUMMER EXHIBITION CREATION STATION
THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 10 – 11.30
JOIN US AT SPARC! FRIENDLY UNSTRUCTURED TIME AND SPACE FOR YOU TO CREATE SOME ART WORK TO PUT UP IN THE GALLERY. EXHIBITION ENDS TUESDAY 26 AUGUST ( All work will be returned) MATERIALS PROVIDED DROP-IN
- Live Theatre: Gobbess
Thursday 2nd October 7.30pm
A mesmerising one-creature spectacle that defies the ordinary. ‘Hilarious, wholesome, powerful’. Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscopic fusion of circus, spoken word, and storytelling. This show explores lightness & depth amid curiosity, creativity & cat-calling, blending circus skills with powerful spoken word to tell a story of rage, resilience, & transformation.
Adults £12 Under 18 £5 Group £42
- LIVE COMEDY : Box of Frogs
Saturday 18th October 7.30pm
High-octane improvised comedy nonsense, based on your suggestions from this award winning group . Expect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes ! ‘Hilariously funny – highly recommended’ ***** (Morish TV).
Group of 4 £42 Adult £12.50 Under 18 £5
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- HALLOWEEN Workshop & Film
Thursday 30 October 10.30-12.30
Watch a short animated film followed by a crafty making Workshop all Halloween themed
1 place £3.50 2 Places £6 Accompanying adults free but please book a place for seating
- LIVE THEATRE: Grandad Anansi
Saturday 1st November 3pm
Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work in the garden. Join for this humorous and heartfelt intergenerational adventure, as they step into the unexpected. With live music, expect an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go.
Age 4+
Adults £12 Under 18 £5 Family £30
- Live Theatre: Penguins
Monday 1st December 10 am 11.30am and 2pm
Magical sensory show for and co- created by young imaginations, within a giant inflatable igloo. Discover the world of penguins and learn about their changing home in this joyful festive treat . Limited Tickets as Offered to Schools
Adults £6 Children £5
- Christmas workshop : Festive animation followed by craft making session
More info and on Sale soon
More events to be confirmed and finalised including Dungeons and Dragons sessions and Band development and practice.
