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February 2020
FILM: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (PG)
★★★★’Raising the baa once again, Aardman deliver a sweet, effortlessly likeable (and extremely British) treat for lamb and mutton alike. ‘Empire British stop-motion animated science fiction comedy by Aardman Animations. When an alien possessing strange powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun quickly makes a new friend. Together they must run from a dangerous organisation who wants to capture the intergalactic visitor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlYN4UjMXA0
Find out more »LIVE : Bubble Schmeisis
This show has it all: Live Comedy, Live Theatre, Live Music, Live storytelling! A Hilarious coming of age comedy followed by a Live Klezmer band ★★★★ "This is a big-hearted, appealing show about tradition and belonging. Cassenbaum is a gregarious performer and this is an accessible, generous, disarming production, undercut with a sense of poignancy that the schvitz and its rituals might one day be forgotten." The Stage full review ★★★★★"Cassenbaum’s magnificent storytelling skills, make for an extremely animated and…
Find out more »Live Rhubarb Theatre: Henry Moon & the Greasy Spoon
'Henry Moon and the Greasy Spoon’ is magical, creative and “fun for all the family” from age 5yrs+ “A Kaleidoscope of visual fantasy” Everyone knows Flo’s café. It hasn’t changed in years. It’s no tea at the Ritz, in fact it’s a little bit shabby, but the kettle’s always boiling, and Flo is ready with a welcoming smile. Only problem is, where are the customers! All visiting those fancy new coffee bistros, no doubt. All seems doomed for Flo…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED Live Comedy: Box of Frogs
17th March 2020 Corona Virus : We are stopping all SpArC Theatre events from today . We will keep you informed as to when we will recommence. CANCELLED Box of Frogs is Birmingham’s Premier Improv group. Box of Frogs, Birmingham’s premier Improv Group, brings you a night of high-octane improvised comedy, based entirely on your suggestions. Expect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment. Performing entirely without…
Find out more »June 2020
CANCELLED Live Flying Bridge Theatre: Horse Country- By C J Hopkins
17th March 2020 Corona Virus : We are stopping all SpArC Theatre events from today . We will keep you informed as to when we will recommence. CANCELLED HORSE COUNTRY - Written By C J Hopkins Directed by Mark Bell HORSE COUNTRY (The Play that Goes Wrong), Sam and Bob are trying to play cards but have lost the nine of diamonds. Downing shots of bourbon and talking nonsense, about commerce, California, redemption, the good ol’ US of A, genocide,…
Find out more »November 2021
LIVE THEATRE: JABS
If ever a play was guaranteed to connect with every single member of your audience right now ... its JABS. We've all been on the receiving end. But what is life like at the other end of the syringe? When work fell off a cliff for the singer and comedienne Sally Tonge in March 2020, she took the unlikely step of retraining as an NHS vaccinator. She quickly realised that her Covid-19 vaccination pod was the smallest theatre in…
Find out more »LIVE: Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1’s All Together Now star, Paulus, (‘King of Cabaret’, The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong fan and devotee of the Queen of Comedy. “Impeccable comic flair” Time Out “A most enjoyable evening…highly amusing” Sunday Express Celebrate her unforgettable characters, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. From Mrs. Overall…
Find out more »December 2021
SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
Lets get festive with Christmas Prize Bingo in aid of our beloved Sparc Centre. Great night out for anyone! Fab prizes , refreshments all in SpArC Theatre. JUST A QUICK MESSAGE: As this is a ’ turn up on the night’ event we can’t guarantee socially distanced seating between groups. The room will be well ventilated & numbers will be capped to avoid over-crowding . Sanitizer will be provided as usual and you are welcome to wear a mask and…
Find out more »March 2022
Open Mic Night for Young Performers
Open Mic Night for Young Performers Host: Dunk Burns ( Fight the Bear / BLIX ) turn up & play or support a mate FREE ENTRY -DRY BAR— EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO BORROW THE UNDERGROUND Bishop’s Castle (Side Gate The Public Hall) For more info– liz@sparctheatre.co.uk Funded by Shropshire Council Young People's Social Prescribing in South Shropshire & AMP Supported by Bishop's Castle Town Council and Bishop's Castle Community College
Find out more »May 2022
LIVE: New Art Club – Cupid’s Revenge
In today’s disposable world where love is used to sell us everything from plug-in cars to yoghurt...where did real love go? The latest dance theatre comedy show by groundbreaking performance company, ★★★★Cupid's Revenge revels in the hilariously oppressive details of everyday life before distilling them into a breathtakingly moving gut punch. Daily Express A fine double act, with as much endearingly mischievous dexterity as their handling of verbal humour. The Times ★★★★ New Art Club, is a joyful, physical and…
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