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March 2020
FILM FUNDRAISER: Moliere (12A)
Raising Funds for Bishop’s Castle Twinning Association Bishops Castle is Twinned with St Marcel in Nomandy in France-Twin towns are towns or cities in different countries which are paired to encourage human contact and cultural links. Twin towns often (but not always) have similar populations, industries and other characteristics. They are trying to host a young persons exchange between our two Karate clubs next July, so will need extra funding to support this and raise the profile of the association. About the Film: A lively…
Find out more »CANCELLED Afternoon Film: Top Hat (U)
We have decided to cancel this event in light of the current Covid-19 situation we will hopefully re-screen it in the Autumn. 1935 American screwball musical comedy in which Fred Astaire plays an American dancer, who comes to London to star in a show. He meets and attempts to impress model Ginger Rogers to win her affection. Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ tea and biscuits £1/local Free Bus available Supported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home…
Find out more »CANCELLED Film: Sorry We Missed You( 15)
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 Ken Loach’s latest excursion into breadline Britain is a companion piece to I, Daniel Blake. A gut wrenching story of a hard working family, fighting an uphill struggle trying to meet the unfair demands of their zero hour contract jobs. Ricky and his family have been fighting an uphill struggle against…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED Afternoon Film: Mrs Lowry and Son ( PG)
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 Beloved British artist L.S. Lowry (Timothy Spall) lived all his life with his mother Elizabeth (Vanessa Redgrave). Bed-ridden and bitter, she actively tried to dissuade her son from pursuing his artistic ambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he was. Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ tea…
Find out more »CANCELLED: FILM: Knives Out (12A)
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 ★★★★"The whodunit "Knives Out" is an A-list-turned-slay-list party starring Daniel Craig, Toni Collette, Chris Evans and Jamie Lee Curtis. It's fun to watch super-serious actors get to misbehave." New York Times When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at…
Find out more »October 2020
FILM: The Personal History of David Copperfield (PG)
We look forward to welcoming you back to Sparc ! To keep everyone safe and comply with Covid 19 safety regulation we have to do things a little differently to enable us enjoy events together again. Please read the new Covid 19 Audience procedure CLICK HERE The life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity, with his own adventures and the web of friends and enemies he meets along his way. 'A joyous celebration of life filled with both funny…
Find out more »FILM: Parasite (15)
SOLD OUT If you there is enough interest we may have a second screening on Sat 24th 7pm of Sun 25th 2pm. Please email Liz@sparctehatre.co.uk if you are interested in booking. To keep everyone safe and comply with Covid 19 safety regulation we have to do things a little differently to enable us enjoy events together again. Please read Covid 19 audience info HERE ★★★★★" ... a gasp inducing masterpiece... In Bong Joon-ho’s flawless tragicomedy, a poor yet united family…
Find out more »December 2020
FILM: Little Women (U)
Tickets on sale December 10th Noon. 'This classic faithfully gives fans more of what they adore from the beloved March sisters'. Plugged in While the March sisters enter the threshold of womanhood, they go through many ups and downs in life and endeavour to make important decisions that can affect their future. "Not just for women of whatever size. Warm but never wishy-washy, cosy without being cutesy, this is a superb adaptation..." Empire "This beautifully acted, thoughtfully directed adaptation of…
Find out more »January 2021
FILM: Bait (15)
Cancelled due to Lockdown Corona Virus Restrictions. We will be back with a new Bait Date as soon as we can. The second of the programme from The Bishop's Castle Film Society ★★★★★"...one of the defining British films of the decade. It’s war between the locals and tourists in a once-thriving Cornish fishing village in Mark Jenkin’s dreamlike masterpiece" The Guardian ★★★★★"A rare find that is a truly original feature by a British director. Bait ferments weighty social themes…
Find out more »Film Honeyland (12A)
Cancelled due to Lockdown restrictions We will reschedule this Film as soon as we can The 3rd film in the programme from: 2019 documentary drama about a woman utilises ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey in the mountains of North Macedonia and return the natural balance in Honeyland. When a neighbouring family tries to do the same, it becomes a source of tension as they disregard her wisdom and advice. ★★★★ Beekeeper's life with a sting in the tale. In…
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