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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: John Kirkpatrick -200 Years Of The Squeezebox
DESCRIPTION:John Kirkpatrick presents \n TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF THE SQUEEZEBOX \n John Kirkpatrick romps through two hundred years of popular tunes to showcase the range and versatility of these cheerful little instruments\, with a programme that reaches way beyond his usual folk roots. You’ll hear themes from the classics\, light music\, well-loved songs\, nostalgic signature tunes\, dance music of all kinds\, and the occasional lugubrious hymn by way of contrast. With a life-time’s experience of running up and down the push-pull scale of the Anglo Concertina\, the Melodeon\, and the Button Accordion\, John keeps it bright and breezy in a selection that highlights the hits of the day\, from the 1820s\, when squeezeboxes first appeared\, right up to the present day. \nwww.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-john-kirkpatrick-200-years-of-the-squeezebox/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:ROB / Little Bulb Theatre :Wolf\, Witch\, Giant\, Fairy
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDo not miss this ‘enchantingly staged’ family folk opera\, following the triumphant\, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021. \nRed Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother\, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route\, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way\, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters\, including a scary witch\, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists\, turns\, magic and song. \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/rob-little-bulb-theatre-wolf-witch-giant-fairy/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Opera,Theatre
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SUMMARY:ROB: Cinderella
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet CINDERELLA [Revival] \nScreening Via Satellite \nFamily Ticket Available : £35 ( 2 ADULTS AND UP TO 3 CHILDREN) \nThis Christmas\, The Royal Ballet invites you to the ball with Frederick Ashton’s spectacular Cinderella.  A fairytale like no other\, this magical ballet boasts astonishing stagecraft\, enchanting design and exquisite dance.  This much-loved ballet is a masterpiece for all the family to enjoy this festive period . \nAshton’s adaptation of Cinderella received its premiere on 23rd December 1948 with Royal Ballet dancers Moira Shearer and Michael Somes in the lead roles. The production was received rapturously with Ashton’s reworking of Charles Perrault’s famous rags-to-riches story proving a compelling showcase for the choreographer’s musicality and the beauty of Sergey Prokofiev’s transcendent score. \nCinderella made a welcome return to the stage in 2023 after an absence of over 10 years in a new production with an award-winning creative team steeped in the magic of theatre\, film\, dance and opera\, bringing new atmosphere to Cinderella’s ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages. Set design is by Tom Pye (My Neighbour Totoro\, Olivier award for Best Set Design)\, costume designs by Alexandra Byrne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age\, Academy Award for Best Costume Design)\, lighting design by David Finn (Brokeback Mountain)\, video design by Finn Ross (Les Miserables\, Frozen) and illusions by Chris Fisher (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child). \nThis Christmas\, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. \nStuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters\, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic\, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons\, where pumpkins turn into carriages\, and where true love awaits. \nCreatives: CHOREOGRAPHY Frederick Ashton; MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev; SET DESIGNER Tom Pye; COSTUME DESIGNER Alexandra Byrne; LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn; VIDEO DESIGNER Finn Ross; ILLUSIONS Chris Fisher; CONDUCTOR Jonathan Lo \nSunday 15 December 2024\, 14.00 GMT \nRunning time: 195 minutes\, Two intervals
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-cinderella/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241206T213000
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: GREY WOLF
DESCRIPTION:  \nLIVE MUSIC : Grey Wolf \n \nOld Time American from Welsh Marches banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, and double bass alongside fine vocal and harmony singing. \nThese boys never fail to get your feet tapping and spirits lifted! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrey Wolf is an acoustic Americana/old-time folk band from the Welsh Marches playing traditional instruments such as banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, dulcimer\, mandolin and double bass alongside fine vocal and harmony singing. The band has headlined several of the prestigious UK’s Old Time American Music and Dance Festivals; has appeared on radio\, at folk clubs\, festivals\, and music and literary venues throughout the UK. \n\nGrey Wolf was born in 2010 when Jim Allen and Martin Thomas began playing as a duo blending their shared love of American old time music with British folk music.  These two gifted multi instrumentalists were joined by a third some years later – the immensely talented Ben Walsh.  The fourth member of the band\, widely experienced and versatile bass player Andy Offer joined them in 2021. \n\nThe Birmingham News said of Grey Wolf’s performance at the Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham “There’s an equality to the group’s spread of sound\, but each player is continually soloing-in-motion\, rising up in turn\, according to where the ears of the audience might alight at any one moment”. \n\n\n\n \nAdults £15 Students / Child £5 \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-grey-wolf/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:YOUTH SAMBA BAND XMAS SESSIONS
DESCRIPTION:  \nFRI 6 DEC SESSION \nFRI 13 DEC XMAS SESSION  \n  \nYouth Samba Band \nLast sessions of 2024 including a Christmas Party come and join us \nNo experience necessary \nCome and have fun! \nDrumming is a fun physical and creative outlet.\nWith  opportunity to perform at community events or just come and make some beautiful noise\nLearn a skill \, try something new\,  socialise and building confidence. \nCome and join experienced Samba leader Peter Piper  in a new Samba band for 9-14 year olds.   Take thew chance to be part of building this new band- Play a groove\, Make a break\, play a call\, hear the response. Create your own fill. \n5.45pm- 6.45pm Sparc Bishop’s Castle \n sparctheatre.co.uk 01588 638038 \nSuitable for all levels\nSupported by The Dylan Price Foundation and the Ashley Foundation
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/youth-samba-band/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T212000
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: Make Good- PENTABUS
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPost-office. Scandal. Musical. \n  \nA Pentabus and New Perspectives co-production\nMake Good: The Post Office Scandal\nA new musical by Jeanie O’Hare (book) & Jim Fortune (music & lyrics)\nDirected by Elle While \nA vibrant & compassionate new musical\, inspired by the Post Office Scandal which tore communities apart & jailed innocent people. \nMaxine Peake on Instagram  – ’It’s chuffin’ marvellous!! Go and see it you won’t be disappointed!… ♥️‘   \n“If we knew that this was going to happen to us\, that we were going to become criminals by buying a Post Office\, we would never\, ever have done it.” Subpostmaster \nFor twenty years Subpostmasters all over the UK were jailed for stealing money that never existed. Directly informed by conversations with affected Subpostmasters\, Make Good dives into these most local of stories\, capturing the raw emotion\, the betrayals\, and the collective disbelief that this could be happening to innocent people. \nA new musical\, three years in the making\, tells the story of the resilience of the Sub-Postmasters and their families\, in what is now recognised as the gravest miscarriage of justice in British history. Can the Post Office ever make good the damage they have done? \n“The musical is full of feeling. And that’s what we need to portray to people now\, so that they can feel and understand what we felt\, all the heartache that we went through. The songs bring so much to the story\, they’re heartfelt and there’s humour in it too\, it’s funny. It made me smile as well as being touching.” Subpostmaster \nTouring Autumn 2024 – Celebrating 100 years of rural touring\, and marking the 50th anniversary of leading rural theatre companies Pentabus and New Perspectives. \nMake Good is accessible for blind and partially sighted audiences\, with Audio Description integrated into every performance. \nSuitable for ages 11+\n90 minutes (approx.)\, plus interval \n  \nProduced by two of Rural Touring’s leading theatre companies\, with a team of notable theatre makers. Directly informed by conversations with affected sub-postmasters\, Make Good dives into this most local of stories\, capturing the raw emotions\, the bewilderment and the unbreakable bond of faith and family that were put to the test. \n  \nLudlow Assembly Rooms – Preview Performance  \n‘Full of energy and vitality – fantastic performance’   \n‘Heart rending – lost for words’   \n‘Enthralled\, Outraged\, Entertained – Always love Pentabus’  \n‘Fantastic\, Emotional\, Memorable – a really brilliant production from start to finish’   \n‘Exciting\, moving\, full of community – the additional of the community choirs is lush – more of this!’  \n‘Masterpiece\, best thing we’ve seen this year.’   \nCONTENT WARNINGS \nThe following is a list of specific content that may impact audience members. This may include actions and themes as well as technical triggers. The content warnings are updated as a production evolves through the rehearsal process. Make Good includes the following: \nThematic Triggers \n\nSuicide\nSome strong language\n\nTechnical triggers \n\nHaze (at some venues)\n\nPentabus are champions of rural touring and are ‘one of British theatre’s unsung treasures.’ The Guardian
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-make-good-pentabus/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T220000
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: All New Sticky Wicket’s Rhythm Band
DESCRIPTION:“ The King of Rhythm” Robert Plant \nA brand new line up feat- vocals \, 3 piece horns and rhythm section. Popular music and Rhythms from around the world From Stevie Wonder to The Upsetters. Soul\, Funk\, Ska\, Latin\, Swing and more. You know it will be a good night! \nhttps://www.youtube.com/@stickywicketdrums
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-all-new-sticky-wickets-rhythm-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T143000
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UID:5623-1729767600-1729780200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE Theatre: : Early Weaves-Ascension Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:11am show     \n 1.30pm show  \nFun. Playful. Heart-warming\, beautiful \, a wonderful introduction to dance\ntheatre for early years children and everyone else .\nUsing movement in this non-verbal show with a set and props made almost entirely\nfrom willow.\n” My children\,4 & 2\, were transfixed from the moment we entered\nthe room\, sat in silence and stillness throughout apart from the occasional\nappropriate laughs” \nMeet Willow and Weave as they explore the possibilities of this versatile material as inspire each other to dive deep into their own sense of imagination. See the endless possibilities they unpick and if you and your young person can be entertained by what they discover with a little bit of creativity. Performances for primary schools and public \nAll Welcome : Discounts for schools nurseries\, homes and groups \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-early-weaves-ascension-dance-company/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T172000
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SUMMARY:ROB: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND  
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND [Revival] \nScreening Via Satellite \nFamily Ticket Available : £35 ( 2 ADULTS AND UP TO 3 CHILDREN) \nTumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation. \nAt a garden party on a sunny afternoon\, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole\, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland\, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts\, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream? \nENCORE: Sunday 20 October 2024\, 14:00 BST \nRunning time: 205 minutes\, Two intervals \nCreatives: CHOREOGRAPHY Christopher Wheeldon; CONDUCTOR Koen Kessels; MUSIC Joby Talbot; ORCHESTRATION Christopher Austin and Joby Talbot; DESIGNER Bob Crowley; SCENARIO Nicholas Wright; LIGHTING DESIGNER Natasha Katz; PROJECTION DESIGNERS Jon Driscoll and Gemma Carrington; ORIGINAL SOUND DESIGNER Andrew Bruce \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-alices-adventures-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T210000
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SUMMARY:FILM: Back to Black (15)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album\, Back to Black and the tumultuous relationship at the center of it. \n6.3IMDB
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-back-to-black-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T180000
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SUMMARY:The Royal Opera House: The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Royal Opera THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO [Revival]  \nIt’s Figaro’s wedding\, and you’re invited to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with plot twists\, forbidden desires and unforgettable melodies\, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of breathtaking beauty. \nCount Almaviva lives with his Countess on their estate near Seville. The Count has his eye on his wife’s maid Susanna\, who is about to marry the Count’s servant\, Figaro. Much to Figaro’s dismay\, the Count plans to seduce Susanna on the night of the wedding. Meanwhile\, Cherubino\, the Count’s young page\, has a crush on the Countess\, but has just been dismissed after being discovered with Barbarina\, the gardener Antonio’s daughter. \nFigaro decides he must foil the Count’s attempt to seduce his wife-to-be and enlists the help of the Countess\, Susanna and Cherubino – the latter disguising himself as a woman. A series of mistaken identities\, misunderstandings and thwarted plans ensue\, with all members of the household participating as each tries to get what – and who – they want. \n \nRunning time: 240 minutes\, One interval \nSung in Italian with subtitles \nCAST:   FIGARO Luca Micheletti\, SUSANNA Ying Fang\, COUNT ALMAVIVA Huw Montague Rendall\, COUNTESS ALMAVIVA Jacquelyn Stucker\, CHERUBINO Ginger Costa-Jackson\, BARTOLO Peter Kálmán\, MARCELLINA Rebecca Evans\, DON BASILIO Adrian Thompson\, ANTONIO Jeremy White\, DON CURZIO Alasdair Elliott\, BARBARINA Isabela Díaz\, ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House\, CONCERT MASTER Vasko Vassilev\, CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding\, CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus \nCreatives: DIRECTOR David McVicar\, CONDUCTOR Julia Jones\, MUSIC Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, LIBRETTO Lorenzo da Ponte\, DESIGNER Tanya McCallin\, LIGHTING DESIGNER Paule Constable\, MOVEMENT DIRECTOR Leah Hausman \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-opera-house-the-marriage-of-figaro/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240829T140000
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Samba Drumming and Carnival Making
DESCRIPTION:Come and join experienced Samba leader Peter Piper and Community Arts Practitioner Liz Still for a day Samba drumming & making Brazilian carnival inspired costume and props . \nDrumming is a fun physical and creative outlet.\nCome and make some beautiful noise\, Learn a skill \, try something new\,  socialise and building confidence. Play a groove\, Make a break\, play a call\, hear the response. Create your own fill. \nMake colourful props and costumes from all kinds of materials- Think big and flamboyant!  inspired by Brazilian carnival!  All materials provided . \nThere is no expectation or  pressure to wear  the things we make or them or perform in front of people- We are just making and playing for fun ! \nYou can take your makes home- \nSuitable for beginners Age 9+ \nBring lunch / wear comfortable clothes  / £8 or  2 for £15 \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/workshop-samba-drumming-and-carnival-making/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T171500
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SUMMARY:The Royal Opera: Andrea Chénier ( Giordano)
DESCRIPTION:At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris\, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later\, the Revolution has given way to the Terror\, transforming the power balance between Chénier\, his beloved Maddalena\, and Gérard\, the man who could destroy him… \nJonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging\, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano – who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera. \nRunning time 195 minutes (including one interval)\nSung in Italian with English subtitles \nMusic Umberto Giordano\nConductor Antonio Pappano\nDirector David McVicar\nSet Designer Robert Jones\nCostume Designer Jenny Tiramani\nLighting Designer Adam Silverman\nMovement Director Andrew George \nAndrea Chénier Jonas Kaufmann\nMaddalena Di Coigny Sondra Radvanovsky\nCarlo Gérard Carlos Álvarez \nBersi Katia Ledoux\nThe Incredibile Alexander Kravets\nRoucher Ashley Riches\nContessa Di Coigny Rosalind Plowright\nPietro Fléville William Dazeley\nThe Abbé Aled Hall\nMadelon Elena Zilio\nMajor-Domo Simon Thorpe\nMathieu James Cleverton\nFouquier-Tinville Eddie Wade\nDumas Jamie Woollard \nSchmidt Jeremy White \nRoyal Opera Chorus\nOrchestra of the Royal Opera House \nCo-production with China National Centre for Performing Arts\, Beijing and San Francisco Opera \n \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-opera-andrea-chenier-giordano/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T205000
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UID:5191-1717700400-1717707000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:FILM SPECIAL: MEAN GIRLS (12A)
DESCRIPTION:HAVE A NIGHT OFF!\nFREE GALSS OF FIZZ INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE\n(Alcoholic and Non)\nNew girl Cady is a hit with the Plastics\, an A-list girl clique. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for the wrong boy! \n★★★★”Sharp and fun remake for Gen Z .Tina Fey’s musical remake of the Lindsay Lohan classic perfectly translates to the TikTok age and still manages to remain a complete scream.” The Telegraph\n\n\n\n\n“High-school sadism comedy as sugar-rush movie musical In some ways the musical format suits Mean Girls better than the original movie version\, with Angourie Rice in the role once occupied by Lindsay Lohan” The Guardian\n\n\n\n “I definitely recommend this to Mean Girls fans\, especially if you loved the musical and also if you are looking for a fun and non-serious movie.” Courtney Shek
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-special-mean-girls-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T192000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20240328T095403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T082954Z
UID:5159-1717096800-1717102800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet: Message in a Bottle (15)
DESCRIPTION:A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production\nDirected and choreographed by Kate Prince\nBased on the songs of Sting \nScreening Via Satellite \nMessage In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee\, Kate Prince\, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting\, including Every Breath You Take\, Roxanne\, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles\, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism\, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. \nThe peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly\, under attack\, everything changes forever. Three siblings\, Leto\, Mati and Tana\, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. \nMessage In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop\, Into the Hoods\, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic)\, and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse\, \nZooNation: The Kate Prince Company. \nSpecial Screening: Thursday 30 May 2024\, 7:20pm BST \nWe’ve been made aware by the ROH that the running time for this is now 1 hour and 30 mins with no interval. \n \n  \nDirector & Choreographer Kate Prince\nMusic & Lyrics Sting\nMusic Supervisor & New Arrangements Alex Lacamoire\nMusic Producer & Arranger Martin Terefe\nMusic Co-Producer & Mixer Oskar Winberg\nSet Designer Ben Stones\nVideo Designer Andrzej Goulding\nCostume Designer Anna Fleischle\nLighting Designer Natasha Chivers\nSound Designer David McEwan\nDramaturg Lolita Chakrabarti\nAssociate Choreographer Lukas McFarlane\nMusic Associate & Additional Arrangements D.J. Walde\nAssistant Choreographers Tommy Franzen and Lizzie Gough \nCast \nOliver Andrews \nMelissa Bravo \nNafisah Baba\nLindon Barr \nDeavion Brown \nDavid Cottle \nHarrison Dowzell \nOnyemachi Ejimofor \nNestor Garcia Gonzalez \nAnna Holmström \nMegan Ingram \nAjani Johnson-goffe\nDaniella May \nLukas Mcfarlane \nRobbie Ordona \nPortia Oti \nKaycee Rice \nHannah Sandilands \nAlexzandra Sarmiento \nStephen Thompson \nGavin L Vincent \nA Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production co-produced with Birmingham Hippodrome and The Lowry\, Salford \nThe iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/message-in-a-bottle/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T172000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20240205T164157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T171557Z
UID:5087-1716732000-1716744000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet: THE WINTER’S TALE
DESCRIPTION:Via Satellite \nShakespeare’s profound story of love and loss\, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon\, celebrates its tenth anniversary. \nKing Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend\, King Polixenes of Bohemia\, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed\, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers. \nCelebrating its tenth anniversary\, The Winter’s Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic\, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs. \nRunning time 200 minutes (including two intervals) \nChoreography Christopher Wheeldon\nScenario Christopher Wheeldon and Joby Talbot \nMusic Joby Talbot\nDesigner Bob Crowley\nLighting Designer Natasha Katz\nProjection Designer Daniel Brodie\nSilk Effects Designer Basil Twist\nConductor Koen Kessels \nOrchestra of the Royal Opera House \nA co-production between The Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-the-winters-tale/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T222500
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20240205T155634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162034Z
UID:5075-1714589100-1714602300@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:THE ROYAL OPERA: CARMEN (Bizet)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nNew production from The Royal Opera of Bizet’s CARMEN \nAigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto’s sizzling new production of Bizet’s ever-popular opera \nLive in cinemas: Wednesday 1 May 2024\, 6.45pm BST \nDamiano Michieletto’s sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet’s score\, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast\, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role. \nRunning time 220 minutes (including one interval)\nSung in French with English subtitles \n  \n.Music Georges Bizet\nConductor Antonello Manacorda\nDirector Damiano Michieletto\nSet Designer Paolo Fantin\nCostume Designer Carla Teti \nLighting Designer Alessandro Carletti \nCarmen Aigul Akhmetshina\nDon José Piotr Beczala\nMicaëla Olga Kulchynska\nEscamillo Kostas Smoriginas\nZuniga Blaise Malaba\nMoralès Grisha Martirosyan\nFrasquita Sarah Dufresne\nMercédès Gabrielė Kupšytė\nDancaïro Pierre Doyen\nRemendado Vincent Ordonneau \nRoyal Opera Chorus\nOrchestra of the Royal Opera House \nCo-production with Teatro Real\, Madrid and La Scala\, Milan
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-opera-carmen-bizet/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20231212T163100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T163100Z
UID:5006-1711740600-1711747800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC : Sam & the Hot Rods
DESCRIPTION:  \nFUNDRAISER FOR THE SpArC SWIMMING POOL CAMPAIGN \nWelding hot rock and cowboy pop onto a 6 piece band held together by duct tape and glory\, Sam and the Hot Rods are a cheeky and introspective dive into songs that go exactly where you want them to. \nFor Fans of Eels\, Lou Reed\, Ezra Furman\, The Rolling Stones \n+ Support to be announced  and more fun fundraising things!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-sam-the-hot-rods/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T204000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20231120T152553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T152553Z
UID:4963-1711049400-1711053600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Theatre: Learning to Fly
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA new show from James Rowland featuring his captivating mix of theatre\, comedy and music.\nLEARNING 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.\nIt’s about connection\, no matter what the obstacles; about love’s eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal.\nIt’s also about her last wish: to get high once before she dies.\nUplifting\, big hearted and hilarious \n‘He delivers his story with grace and self-deprecating humour’ **** – The Times\n‘A riveting\, remarkable hour of theatre…’ ***** – The Guardian \nwww.attictheatrecompany.com \nAge range: 14+
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-learning-to-fly/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20231212T164105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162419Z
UID:5009-1709204400-1709217000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Theatre : The Three Billy Pigs
DESCRIPTION:  \n 11am show \n    1.30pm Show \nA wonderful opportunity for young children to experience thew magic of theatre \nOnce upon a time there were three little pigs . . . \n. . . 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 bit of a problem. \nAnd who is the grumpy person who lives under the bridge? \n The Three Billy Pigs from Noisy Oyster is for children of 3 years and over. The show blends two classic fairy tales The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff with beautifully crafted puppets\, light hearted story telling\, live music and a little bit of eco-awareness in a pig stylie. \n45mins with a chance to meet the puppets afterward! \n‘The Three Pigs meets Grand Designs; I love it!’ Terry Pinto – PAAD – chartered architect \nThis is offered to all the local primary schools  but it is open to the public as well. \nAudience Feedback  \n‘Awesome show!’! \n‘Fabulous piece of storytelling’ \n‘A lovely show which captivated the entire audience\, young and old – with an eco message to boot!’ \n‘Wonderful\, very inspiring and quite magical’ \n‘Well worth the money. Would definitely recommend it and would love to see it again’ \n‘Very interactive\, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. Well worth the money’ \n‘Very good puppetry and loved the music. Loved the adult humour in with the children’s jokes’ \n‘Fantastic set and great instrumentation’ \n‘Fabulous piece of storytelling’ \n‘Brilliant\, it was a marvellous!’ – Evie Aged 4 \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-the-three-billy-pigs/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T211500
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20230404T093008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T134711Z
UID:4630-1697743800-1697750100@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE & LOCAL:  Shades of the Past
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \n‘Shades from the Past – an Invitation to meet men and women who have shaped our town’s history’ \nFascinating characters from the past brought to life by local people. \nIncluding \nEgwin Shakehead\, who bequeathed the land.   d. 794 \nWild Edric (Edric Sylvaticus)\, Marcher warlord / Lady Godda. \nBishop  Cantilupe 1275 restoring the ruined castle. \nJohn Fitzalan (Clun)\, who captured the castle 1263 \nEdmund Plowden\, who may have engineered the Charter 1573 \nRobert Clive\, who sought to control the town. Walcot 1763 \nMary Morgan\, m. Louis Hetet\, d. 1875. NZ connection. \nAlbert Howard\, pioneer of organic farming 1873 – 1947. \nGeorgina Jackson / Charlotte Burne\, Words & Folklore. \nLily Chitty\, archaeologist OBE\, FSA\, 1893 – 1979. \nMary Webb\, who knew BC as Mallard’s Keep (Seven for a Secret). \nDora Skillett\, hostile poetess ! \nCELEBRATING 450th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRANTING OF BISHOP’S CASTLE’S CHARTER QUEEN ELIZABETH I \nAll profits from the evening to local causes. \nCharter song 7.30pm \n£10 under 18’s free
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-local-bishops-castle-charter-celebration-evening/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20230801T111112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T111339Z
UID:4750-1697225400-1697232600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Mid Wales Opera : Beatrice and Benedict (Berlioz)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be hosting the Opening night of Mid Wales Opera’s  production of  Berlioz – Beatrice and Benedict (based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing) \nBeatrice and Benedict are both determined to stay single. Beatrice is a woman who despises men (especially Benedict) and Benedict can’t abide women (particularly Beatrice). That is until their friends plot to bring them together and they both ‘accidentally’ overhear whispers of each other’s unrequited passion; the spark of love is ignited by gossip and quickly becomes a blazing wildfire. \nBerlioz’s final opera sets to music the wild and illogical whirlwind of falling in love\, bringing a rich warmth of invention to Shakespeare that virtually no other composer has achieved. Indeed\, Berlioz’s life-long passion for Shakespeare is evident throughout his miraculous score\, radiant with love and sparkling with energy\, and including the famous central nocturne duet\, perhaps the most beautiful thing Berlioz ever wrote. \nSung and spoken in English \nBerlioz – Beatrice and Benedict (yn seiliedig ar Much Ado About Nothing Shakespeare) \nCenir yn Saesneg \nMae Beatrice a Benedict ill dau yn benderfynol o aros yn sengl. Mae Beatrice yn fenyw sy’n casáu dynion (yn enwedig Benedict) ac ni all Benedict oddef merched (yn enwedig Beatrice). Hynny yw\, nes bod eu ffrindiau’n cynllwynio i ddod â nhw at ei gilydd a’r ddau\, yn ‘ddamweiniol’\, yn gorglywed sibrydion am angerdd y naill at y llall; mae gwreichion cariad yn cael eu tanio gan glecs ac yn datblygu’n gyflym yn dân gwyllt tanbaid. \nMae angerdd oes Berlioz dros Shakespeare yn amlwg drwy gydol ei sgôr wyrthiol\, yn pelydru gyda chariad ac yn pefrio ag egni\, ac yn cynnwys y ddeuawd nosol\, ganolog enwog\, y darn harddaf a ysgrifennodd Berlioz erioed efallai.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-mid-wales-opera-beatrice-and-benedict-berlioz/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20230822T151818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T153512Z
UID:4766-1696620600-1696626000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE: Little Bulb Theatre- Mountain Music
DESCRIPTION:The story of songs that leave and come back again.\nWhen pioneers from the British Isles came to settle in the Appalachian Mountains they brought with them the invisible baggage of songs and reels from “the old country”.  \n\n\n​In this unique theatre spectacle/concert award winning Little Bulb create an unforgettable tapestry of culture\, migration and history exploring the roots of what we now call country music and its impact on popular music today.   \n​Told in exquisite three part harmony and featuring fiddle\, bass\, guitar\, banjo and mandolin\, join us for a theatrical feast\, of tales and songs. \n“Each number effortlessly outdoes the previous one in overall effect\, building to a captivating finale” – The Stage \nwww.farnhammaltings.com \nWritten and devised by the company Little Bulb TheatreMountain Music was made in collaboration with Farnham Maltings. \nDirected by Alexander ScottQuilt Made by Brigitte Gillespie \nPerformed byClare BeresfordDominic ConwayMiriam GouldAlexander ScottShamira Turner \nJon Whitten \nrecommended for age 11+
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-little-bulb-theatre-mountain-music/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20211020T090744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T155238Z
UID:3743-1695753000-1703017800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Open Mic Night for Young Performers
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night for Young Performers  \nHost: Dunk Burns ( Fight the Bear / BLIX ) \nTurn up & play or support a mate \nFREE ENTRY -DRY BAR— EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO BORROW \nTHE UNDERGROUND   Bishop’s Castle (Side Gate  The Public Hall) \nFor more info– liz@sparctheatre.co.uk \n \n  \nFunded by Bishop’s Castle Town Council \,Shropshire Council \, AMP \nSupported by Bishop’s Castle Community College\,  Enterprise House \n  \n  \n \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/open-mic-night-for-young-performers/
LOCATION:The Underground\, Public Hall\, Station Street\, Bishop's Castle\, SY9 5AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20230224T114725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T123007Z
UID:4557-1683315000-1683322200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Des & Dan
DESCRIPTION:“Two of the UK’s best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. \nDes Horsfall Has opened for Emmylou Harris\, Steve Earle\, and Joe Ely over the years. His last record the critically -acclaimed “The Bastard’s Tin” featured members of Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance and a duet with Pete Townsend. \n MORE ABOUT DES \nDan Raza has toured with Joan Armatrading and his songs featured on Neil Young’s Living With War website. In recent years\, he has also branched as radio broadcaster interviewing song writers such as Ron Sexsmith\, Tom Paxton and James Mc Murtry. \nMORE ABOUT DAN \nOriginally intoduced by legendary multi- instrumentalist Charlie Hart (Ronnie/IanDury/Eric Clapton)\, Des and Dan bonded over a love of the same kind of music and a life spent travelling with their guitars and songs from pubs to theatres all over the world. \nCome and see them live to experience an intimate show of great stories and song.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-des-dan/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20221206T102241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T084006Z
UID:4465-1678390200-1678397400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: SIROM
DESCRIPTION:Širom Slovenian ‘imaginary folk’ instrumental trio. Handmade and global instrumentation meets fearless sound exploration \nThe intertwining of diverse musical approaches and tools\, histories of sounds and unbridled musical imagination and craftmanship is the expansive guiding principle of the Širom trio\, whose members stem from the regions of Prekmurje\, Tolminsko and Kras. \nMore than a dozen instruments can be found in the repertoire of Iztok Koren\, Samo Kutin and Ana Kravanja and at least as many given musical forms that can be perceived as an inspiration behind the character of this new ensemble. However\, in their practice as well as experiencing they remain anchored in their creative process to an extent that allows them to avoid merely reflecting existing patterns. What this generates in an original\, stylistically homogeneous form of expression that oscillates between a wide array of folk sounds and contemporary acoustic rock-style meditations. The end result is grounded yet still mystical minimalism. Širom’s music is contemplative\, but can get harder when necessary\, it is closer to being band- than chamber-like\, to being street as opposed to urban in nature. \nEach member of Širom also performs in a myriad of other bands and music projects\, such as ŠKM banda\, Hexenbrutal\, Najoua\, Samo Gromofon\, and Horda grdih.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-sirom/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20221206T094644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T114306Z
UID:4456-1677353400-1677362400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC : Sticky Wicket Swing Dance Night
DESCRIPTION:Bishop’s Castle Arts festival \n“Sticky Wicket will be bringing a selection of fine musicians from his much acclaimed 17piece Swing Orchestra to be part of the 2023 Bishops Castle Arts Festival for a ‘Saturday night dance’ at SpArC Theatre on February 25th. \nOn the night the 7piece Swing Band with vocalist Linda Morris will be performing well known tunes from the Swing era with  Jive and Rock ‘n Roll in there for good measure. Linda is in fact moving to Shropshire in the near future and is making her debut in Bishops Castle at this event. \nWe are thrilled to welcome  Local swing band Anything Goes will kick the evening off with a set of Jive tunes to warm us up! \nThere will be a short beginners dance class included on the night for those non-dancers wishing to learn a few steps!” \nOn the night\, Saxophones\, Clarinet\, Piano\, Double Bass and Guitar will be well in evidence as will the fine percussion playing. All of these fine musicians will be featured during the evening\, including Sticky of course\, so come along\, have some fun and dance the night away or just soak up the atmosphere. \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-sticky-wicket-swing-dance-night/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T125449
CREATED:20220926T105126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T141017Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT John Kirkpatrick - Carolling & Crumpets
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nPlease email liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to go on the waiting list for tickets. \nWe are delighted to welcome John to SpArC Theatre. \nTaking its title from John’s unforgettable song telling the Nativity story from the point of view of the animals in the stable\, this show is a heart-warming look at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of England at Midwinter. \nThis is also the official Launch of John’s new Album- Joy & Jubilation out on Fledg’ling Record Featuring members of Castle Carols who will join him on stage in the second half of the show and you can pick up a copy of the new record. \nJohn peels away the commercial gloss of modern Christmas to reveal the powerful pagan urges that race through us all at this time of year\, and the life and death struggle that is symbolised in so many traditional songs and customs. \nAnd if that all sounds just a little too intense\, then rest assured that the mysterious and murky goings-on in these magical songs of wassailing\, wren-hunting\, stirring the fire\, and incessant feasting\, all come dressed up in a glittering finery of toe-tapping tunes and cracking choruses. Add to the mixture a light-hearted smattering of hilarious original songs\, a sprinkling of carols both familiar and unfamiliar\, all stirred up with John’s usual panache and energy\, and supported by his scintillating skill on a variety of squeeze-boxes\, and you have an unbeatable recipe for having a rattling good sing\, guaranteed to keep the spirits cheery and the cold at bay. \n  \nA BIT ABOUT JOHN KIRKPATRICK \nJohn Kirkpatrick was born in London\, joined The Hammersmith Morris Men as a twelve-year-old in 1959\, and has been dancing\, singing\, and playing his way round the English Folk Scene ever since. Becoming a virtuoso on various squeeze-boxes\, he’s worked in all kinds of groups\, bands\, and duos\, as well as extensively in the theatre. Widely respected as one of the foremost champions of English Traditional Music in all its forms\, he is also a prolific creator of new work – whether songs\, tunes\, or The Shropshire Bedlams. John was awarded lifetime membership of The International Concertina Association in 2002\, the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s Gold Badge in 2003\, and last year was appointed an MBE for his contribution to English Folk Music.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/john-kirkpatrick-carolling-crumpets/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Live Music : Clun Valley Jazz: Matt Ridley Quintet & Fergus McCredie’s Trio
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor details and to book your reservations Text 07768 504322 or Email clunvalleyjazz@gmail.com\nSaturday 22nd October Matt Ridley Quintet \nFollowing on from two critically acclaimed albums on the Whirlwind Recordings label\, accomplished bassist and composer Matt Ridley strikes out again with a new quintet featuring some rising stars of the UK jazz scene. Ridley is joined by his go-to drummer of 8 years\, George Hart\, longtime collaborator Ant Law\, and the recent pairing of Tom Hewson on piano and the young Alex Hitchcock on saxophones. This gig heralds the arrival of a new clutch of compositions\, which bear the Ridley hallmark memorable themes\, pulsating grooves and plenty of space for improvisation. \nSaturday 26th November 2022 the Fergus McCredie Trio \nThe 2022 Mercury Prize Nominations include Fergus McCredie’s Trio for his phenomenal album ‘Forrest Floor’. \nFERGUS McCREADIE piano\nDAVID BOWDEN bass\nSTEPHEN HENDERSON drums \n“One can feel the love they have for their country’s natural beauty\, for the waterfalls\, the lakes\, the mountains\, and what it does to a human being who dwells there.” STEP TEMPEST \n“The most beautiful music that can be heard in jazz at the moment” WrittenInMusic \n £23.00 – clunvalleyjazz@gmail.com or Text 07768 504322 for booking  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-clun-valley-jazz-matt-carmichael-quinte/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Live Cool Latin Tea Dance with The Little Rhythm Band
DESCRIPTION:This event is now being merged with the Incredible Rhythm Band event on Saturday 24th September 8pm. The Latin Dance teacher will still be there to teach us some moves! Hope to see you there. \nAfternoon Tea Dance- with The Little Rhythm Band  and Sapa Dance School Latin dance Teacher \nAn afternoon of Cool latin Music and Salsa- \nOpportunity to learn some Latin Dance. To a live Band -Everyone Welcome-join in or just watch and enjoy the music and Dancing. \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-cool-latin-tea-dance-with-the-little-rhythm-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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