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February 2018
LIVE THEATRE: Castle Players Panto- Jack and the Beanstalk
Thursday 22rd February 7pm Friday 23th February 7pm Saturday 24th February 2pm Saturday 24th February 6.30pm Join the Castle Players, back with another great traditional pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. The local landlords Baron Tightfist and his wife want to put up the taxes and Dame Trot hasn't a clue how she and her son Jack can eat never mind pay more. But Jack gets a…
Find out more »May 2018
Afternoon Film: Paddington 2 (PG)
If you need to laugh out loud -come and see this film- If you have seen it- some and see it again Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop -- the perfect present for his beloved aunt's 100th birthday. When a thief steals the prized book, Paddington embarks on an epic…
Find out more »September 2018
RSC LIVE: The Merry Wives of Windsor
The only way is Windsor in this new production of Shakespeare's merry comedy. ★★★★‘SHAKESPEARE MEETS THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX’ Telegraph ★★★★'ABLAZE WITH ENERGY... A DELIGHT'INDEPENDENT ★★★★‘ONLY A STONE COULD NOT DELIGHT IN DAVID TROUGHTON’S FALSTAFF’ SUNDAY TIMES Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance…
Find out more »October 2018
LIVE THEATRE: Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue Monster
11am Show 1.30pm Show Two 1 hour long performances at 11am and 1.30am Tickets are £5 per person “GREAT FUN!” The Guardian Pirate Pearl and the Big Blue is the fantastic new production from Little Blue Monster Theatre Company. They came to SpArC in 2016 as Blunderbus with the fabulous Sorcerer’s Apprentice which many of you came to see- we are so thrilled to be able to have them back – this is sure to be an…
Find out more »November 2018
Live: Shane Shambu -Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer
LIVE LIVE LIVE Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer, Shane performs his life experience of growing up in London using Indian dance with a twist of stand-up comedy. Shane shares his life experience of growing up in London, speaking two languages and living within the cultural mix of East Ham. His story is familiar to all those who have moved cities, migrated from other countries and struggled to create the cultural world of their dreams and lived experience. ‘Shane is…
Find out more »Live Music: The Bishop’s Castle Orchestra & Friends (SpArC Fundraiser)
Bishop's Castle Orchestra and Friends presents An Music Hall entertainment for all the Family: Featuring! Sonny Pennington: Prestidigitator Extraordinaire. (Magician) Eastern Mystique: Belly Dance meets the Charleston. Val Little Hales: Raconteur of Great Renown With Songs From.... Trevor and Kay Hedges Ian WallJane Pugh Penny Nicholson Arlette Cox-Harmsworth David Griffin All proceeds will go to the 'Don't Let The SpArCGo Out ' Fund Plus lots and lots more! A great fun evening for all the Family!
Find out more »FILM: Ocean’s 8 (12A)
Five years, eight months, 12 days and counting -- that's how long Debbie Ocean has been devising the biggest heist of her life. She knows what it's going to take -- a team of the best people in the field, starting with her partner-in-crime Lou Miller. Together, they recruit a crew of specialists, including jeweler Amita, street con Constance, suburban mom Tammy, hacker Nine Ball, and fashion designer Rose. Their target -- a necklace that's worth more than $150 million.…
Find out more »LIVE: Castle Player’s Christmas Extravaganza
Friday 30th November 7.30pm Saturday 1st December 2pm Join our much loved Castle Players for a Festive Feast! Sketches, skits. song, dance, silliness merriment and a truck load of Christmas Spirit! Come along and enjoy a few panto sketches while singing some favourite Christmas songs. Not everyone loves christmas, and the bad guys have kidnapped Santa. Help Mrs Claus to get him back. Santa is kidnapped by Wicked Witch Pinch and is locked away til New…
Find out more »December 2018
Afternoon Film: The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG)
Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, he relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Scrooge and other classic characters to life in "A Christmas Carol." "This is an entertaining, well-acted biographical drama about what could have inspired A Christmas Carol and how the classic novella changed the spirit of the season." Common Sense Media "God has blessed us, every one, with Dan Stevens, who inhabits…
Find out more »February 2019
Live Theatre: Lost Dog presents: Juliet and Romeo – a Guide to Long Life and Happy Marriage
SOLD OUT ★★★★★Pure pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy. The Guardian ★★★★★Superb. Devastating realism and dark humour. The Stage Lost Dog’s new show reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well they lived at least. Now they’re 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis, they feel constantly mocked by their teenage selves and haunted…
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