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March 2023
LIVE MUSIC COMEDY: GRAFFITI CLASSICS
Comedy Cabaret String Quartet Graffiti Classics bursts the elitist boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. “They had the audience falling off their seats with laughter”Western Gazette 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating. Graffiti Classics bursts the boundaries of the traditional String Quartet with its hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy cabaret show. “Graffiti simply mesmerised the audience” Enfield Independent…
Find out more »July 2023
FILM: Allelujah (12A)
Adapted by Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas from the 2018 play by Alan Bennett, set in a geriatric hospital unit in Yorkshire populated by lovable eccentrics and starring a formidable selection of seasoned British acting talent (Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, David Bradley and Derek Jacobi star) 6.0 IMDB A warm and deeply moving story about old age. When the geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back by galvanizing the local community:…
Find out more »FILM: THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE
7.1 IMDB With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. ★★★★"Movie rockets along with the momentum of a Bullet Bill exploding out of a cannon. Movie manages a great balance of accessibility for general audiences and inside jokes for those of us who’ve dipped in and out of the series over the years. " IGN Movie’s setup is dead simple: while on a plumbing job…
Find out more »August 2023
FILM: Rye Lane (15)
Fun RomCom set in the heart of South London, notably in Peckham and Brixton. ★★★★ "Over the course of a day on the streets of South East London, twentysomethings Yas (Oparah) and Dom (Jonsson) meet for the first time, bond over their failed past relationships, and settle scores with their respective exes. Could a new romance be just around the corner? Empire Online" 7.3IMDB ★★★★"Sunny south London romcom hits the sweet spot bursting with wit, grit and charm." Mark Kermode…
Find out more »September 2023
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 Bishop's Castle Town Council ,Shropshire Council , AMP Supported by Bishop's Castle Community College, Enterprise House
Find out more »October 2023
LIVE & LOCAL: Shades of the Past
By very popular demand we are delighted we have persuaded our friends from the past are coming back to Bishop's Castle for one more evening thanks to David and Janet Preshous and The SOUTH-WEST SHROPSHIRE HISTORICAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. To make this evening even more special there will be a performance of The Charter Song by John Kirkpatrick commissioned for the Charter Celebrations and performed by singers from local choirs and singing groups. 'Shades from the Past - an Invitation…
Find out more »February 2024
The Castle Players Present: Cinderella & The Pantomime Thief
Friday 9th February 7pm Saturday 10th February 2.30pm Saturday 10th February 7pm The Castle Players Present: Cinderella & The Pantomime Thief In a Strange turn of events Abanazar has lost his magic ring and know one seems to know where it is... or do they? The Prince is still looking for Cinderella but her sisters won't have it! Buttons is trying to keep law and order but Wiggle and The Witch aren’t helping at all! And has anyone seen…
Find out more »Live from Spilt Milk: Desert Island Flicks
Desert Island Flicks Age range: 8+ A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof 90 of the most memorable movie moments of all time in just 90 minutes, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects! From timeless classics to modern day marvels, the show celebrates how iconic characters and thrilling plot twists have captured imaginations the world over, bringing people together to laugh, cry, and…
Find out more »Live Theatre : The Three Billy Pigs
11am show 1.30pm Show A wonderful opportunity for young children to experience thew magic of theatre Once upon a time there were three little pigs . . . . . . and now it is time for them to leave home. They set off to build their dream houses in the green field on the other side of the river. But then these homes are put to the test by a misunderstood wolf who has a little…
Find out more »March 2024
Live Theatre: Learning to Fly
A new show from James Rowland featuring his captivating mix of theatre, comedy and music. LEARNING TO FLY sees James tell the story of a remarkable friendship he made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street. It's about connection, no matter what the obstacles; about love’s eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal. It's also about her last wish: to get…
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