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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
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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
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
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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
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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:20260503T141642
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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
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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:20260503T141642
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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:20260503T141642
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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:20260503T141642
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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:20260503T141642
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
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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:20260503T141642
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:20260503T141642
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:20260503T141642
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:20260503T141642
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:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220926T105126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T141017Z
UID:4314-1670095800-1670103000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220413T130427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T134700Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220728T144727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T103112Z
UID:4206-1664118000-1664125200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20211213T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T072420Z
UID:3848-1664049600-1664056800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: The Incredible Rhythm Band
DESCRIPTION:The Incredible Rhythm Band are back Live- Their sensational sold out performance in February has brought them back by popular demand. \nWe are now merging the Tea Dance event scheduled for Sun 25 Sept  to create one joyous evening to lift spirits and get hips moving! \nThe Sapa Dance teacher Marcia Sarcina  will be there to show us some moves on the night! \nThe Sounds of Santana\, Tito Puente & other funky Latin grooves- \nFeaturing\, Sticky Wicket\, Peta Piper\, (percussion  Charlie ‘Carlos’ Mason (guitar)\, Mike Green bass\, and Ted Bunting (Sax & Flute) \,Danny McCormack Keys with Harry Weston-Cotteral on percussion  Dancing definitely permitted. \nLets spend a night with friends on and off the stage and have a great time \nTickets £15 Adults £8 children \nMore information coming soon! \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-incredible-rhythm-band/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220616T114805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T165712Z
UID:4114-1659016800-1659024000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Samba Drumming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and play exciting Brazilian rhythms on samba drums in this unusual one-off\nworkshop! Guaranteed to be fun\, loud\, creative and hands on! \nExplore simple samba rhythms with calls and responses\, a groove and some\nbreaks. Have Fun feel confident with drums and in creating an\, exciting\npiece of samba music. \n”I was impressed and delighted with Peta’s capacity to easily make a group of\npeople of different ages and with no musical experience to play a complex Brazilian\nrhythm as a group in less than one hour… Brilliant!” Alex Magni Top Brazilian percussionist \nChances to  create a rhythm or breaks with some ideas about\nimprovisation and creative tools to support their ideas to become successful\nPotential opportunity for young musicians: \n “Peta has the ability to inspire\, enthuse and encourage young people. She has\nexcellent subject knowledge and her workshops are tailored to the students’ needs\nand interests. Peta was observed by Ofsted who regarded the lesson to be\noutstanding” Elizabeth Jones\, Head of music \n“Working with such a wide variety of people requires unusual levels of flexibility and\nan extensive repertoire. Peta can create new approaches and innovative ideas to\nsuit any occasion and a seemingly infinite range of peoples’ individual needs; she\nhas an extraordinarily sensitive grasp of unexpected requirements and challenging\nsituations” Rob Strawson\, Director Music pool Hereford
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/samba-drumming-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220413T131931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T171345Z
UID:4027-1656617400-1656624600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Music :KUSH TRIO
DESCRIPTION:KUSH fiddle\, guitar and tabla trio featuring Ruth Angell\, Sid Peacock and Mendi Singh. All three \nhave worked with each other on many projects over the past 20 years. This trio builds on that \nrelationship and presents a fusion of Celtic folk and North Indian musics. \nSid Peacock is leader of Surge Orchestra and has collaborated with musicians from around the world. \nMohinder Singh is an internationally recognised tabla player having performed with Take That and collaborated with Peter Gabriel\, Anand Shankar and Darius Brubeck. \nRuth Angell is a renowned fiddler/violinist and singer songwriter who has performed an collaborated with Ashley Hutchings\, Andrea Begley\, Birdy and Rufus Wainwright.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-kush-trio/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T204500
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220324T094659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T111003Z
UID:3981-1651779000-1651783500@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE: New Art Club - Cupid's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:In today’s disposable world where love is used to sell us everything from plug-in cars to yoghurt…where did real love go?\nThe latest dance theatre comedy show by groundbreaking performance company\, \n\n★★★★Cupid’s Revenge revels in the hilariously oppressive details of everyday life before distilling them into a breathtakingly moving gut punch. Daily Express \n\nA fine double act\, with as much endearingly mischievous dexterity as their handling of verbal humour. The Times ★★★★ \n\nNew Art Club\, is a joyful\, physical and verbal out burst against the forces that masquerade as love. Mythical love that drives the creation of the universe and everything in it. \nRomantic love. Love between friends. Love between you and the people you love. \nIt is funny\,sad and reflective.It is not a story but it holds lots of stories inside it. In that way it is like you. It has a flickering heart that has crashed to earth. \nWith New Art Club’s dexterous physicality this impossibly big topic is broken open and brought vividly to life.Cupid’s Revenge is an attempt to bring audiences together in a defiant act of unity and love. \n“Cupid’s Revenge is a celebration\, an affirmation: of love\, of live\, of people\, of who we are and what makes us”. Seeing Dance \n“Physical comedy with brains\, I laughed ‘til my face hurt.” – The Observer on Feel About Your Body \nDuration 1hr \nRated 12+ Mild swearing \n \n  \nCommissioned by Pavilion Dance South West and supported by Cambridge Junction\, CIRID\, De Montford University and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England \nMade for audiences 12+ ( mild swearing)
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-cupids-revenge/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Comedy,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20220329T132328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T173959Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music Fundraiser: Sticky Wicket & The Freedom Band
DESCRIPTION:You just know this will be a great night out ! \n“creating music to make you smile\, tap your feet or even dance.” \nWe  welcome some good friends to bring the music and raise some funds for Ukrainian Refugees. \nAll Musicians and sound technician  are giving their time for free  so we can raise  as much money to help the people of Ukraine \nMore information about the where the money will be going \nJoin Sticky Wicket\, Percussion/ vocals\, Peta Piper Percussion/ vocals\, Geoff Grimes keys/vocals \,Ted Bunting saxophones/flute  Geoff Ockenden on bass. \nFeaturing music from Louis Jordan to Van Morrison \, and new tracks to their repertoire for this special concert- \nWe get it all Blues jazz\, swing\, rock ‘n’ roll and beyond from this group of seasoned professionals with a fascinating mix of experience. \nAs individuals they have worked with a large list of well known musicians and performers creating music to make you smile\, tap your feet or even dance.\nA ‘good fun’ band. \nDon’t forget to drop in during the day on Saturday 2-5.30pm\n‘Whack it Smack it’ have a go all afternoon will be there for Families making musicial instruments from recycled stuff!\nPlant Stall\, Cake Stall\, and Raffle with £100 first prize +more\nMusic all Afternoon\n2.00: Bishops Castle Young Musician:  \nNomad\, Lilith Pearson\, Will Christie & Modified Youth \n2.45: Traditional : Bouzatina\,  Rapsquillion\, Tony Harris \n3.30 : Jazz – The Dixie Dragons \n16.15 -Bishops Castle Open Mic\nBrian Carrington\, The Tin Soldiers\, Dunk Burns \n 17.00 -The Men From Off \nAll Musicians and sound technician  are giving their time for free  so we can raise  as much money to help the people of Ukraine \nMore information about the where the money will be going \nMore information about the organisations the money  will go to Outline of BC Community Response
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-fundraiser-sticky-wicket-the-freedom-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20211116T105034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T162119Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE: MARTIN CARTHY
DESCRIPTION:More tickets released \n \nIF SOLD OUT EMAIL liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to go on the waiting list. \nIt’s Incredible to be able to  welcome Martin Carthy to SpArC! \nLifetime Achievement Award – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 \nFor more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators\, one of its best loved\, most enthusiastic and\, at times\, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill\, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers\, not only from within the folk scene\, but also far beyond it. \nTrailblazing musical partnerships with\, amongst others\, Steeleye Span\, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums\, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums\, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) was the latest. Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion)\, on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals’ music documentary strand on BBC 2) – there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn’t played. \nHe’s a ballad singer\, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps\, most significant of all\, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar\, which have influenced a generation of artists\, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon\, on both sides of the Atlantic. \n`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer\, writer\, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine \n‘Carthy is a master of the ballad of substance\, songs that tell stories\, whether they are traditional\, his own or from contemporary writers.’ The Telegraph
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-martin-carthy/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20211125T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T134624Z
UID:3816-1646422200-1646429400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Oysland Klezmer Band
DESCRIPTION:Oysland are a 5-piece\, London Klezmer band who embody the new generation of Jewish roots music. Serving an exuberant and soulful cocktail of wedding tunes and lamenting lullabies. \n “‘Fabulous. Such a dynamic live band” Garth Cartwright\, DJ and author of ‘Princes Amongst Men’ \nSwooping with panache through centuries of forgotten music\, Oysland preserve all the original heartfelt melodies\, foot-stomping beats and echoes of a bygone era. \n“Compelling depth & authenticity’ ” DJ Ritu\, A World in London\, Resonance FM \nA firm feature on the London Klezmer scene they play regularly at festivals and venues throughout Europe and the UK.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-oysland-klezmer-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T141642
CREATED:20211213T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T173515Z
UID:3844-1645884000-1645891200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Music/ Workshop: Sticky Wicket & Latin Beats
DESCRIPTION:LIVE: Sticky Wicket & Latin Beats 2pm \nJoin Sticky \, Peta Piper and  Special guest Alex Magni to explore Salsa\, Samba\, Rumba and Bosanova. You can join in or listen and enjoy- All welcome just turn up! \nFREE with Donations to Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival. \nMore information soon \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-workshop-sticky-wicket-latin-beats/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:SCREENING: Christmas with Andre
DESCRIPTION:The King of the Waltz brings you an all new  festive spectacular from his newly created Winter Palace in his hometown of Maastricht. \nImmerse yourself in the spirit of the season while singing and dancing away to lovely Christmas carols\, romantic waltzes and beautiful melodies like Jingle Bells\, O Holy Night\, Hallelujah\, a show-stopping performance of Walking in the Air and many more! \nMarvel at the magnificent palace decorations including 150 beautiful chandeliers\, over 50 Venetian candelabras and huge arched windows revealing a joyous wintery landscape including ice rinks and ice skaters. \nChristmas with André is guaranteed to warm your hearts and get you in the festive spirit.\nJoin André for his inaugural Christmas concert all from the comfort of your local cinema. An unforgettable festive treat for the whole family. \nAndré Rieu says: “Christmas is my favourite time of the year and nothing could be better than spending it with my friends\, family and fans in my hometown. I want to invite my cinema audiences on this beautiful journey to Christmas wonderland.” \nBring your loved ones and enjoy this spectacular musical event on the big screen. Accompanying classic Christmas tunes and some incredible surprises\, cinema audiences will also enjoy exclusive backstage access\, and cinema host Charlotte Hawkins will be speaking with André about the creation of his musical winter wonderland. \nIt’s the perfect festive gift. Get your tickets now for Christmas with André!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/screening-christmas-with-andre/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. \nWritten 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. \n“Impeccable comic flair” Time Out\n“A most enjoyable evening…highly amusing” Sunday Express \nCelebrate her unforgettable characters\, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. From Mrs. Overall to Barry & Freda\, everyone is there. The only thing that’s missing is you. Directed by Sarah-Louise Young (An Evening Without Kate Bush) \n‘If you are a fan of Wood\, or simply feel the need for some uplifting\, live entertainment\, then this is a must see (4 Stars)’ Musical Theatre Review. \n‘Paulus is incredible. His voice and diction are amazing’ That Stagey Blog \nABOUT PAULUS\nPAULUS aka Paul L Martin has been performing in theatre and cabaret for 30 years. Trained in musical theatre\, he has won awards for his acting\, producing and promoting work within the fields. He has performed across the world\, including Berlin\, Paris\, Melbourne\, Rome\, New York\, Dublin\, Nicaragua and extensively around the UK. He is best-known to many as the hard-to-impress judge on BBC’s award-winning TV show\, ALL TOGETHER NOW as well as previously working as a talent judge\, mentor and presenter for C4 and Sky. \n“King of Cabaret” The Stage \n“Someone give that man a bigger stage” ThreeWeeks \n“The kind of chap you could invite round for a cup of tea”\nEdinburgh Evening News
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-looking-for-me-friend-the-music-of-victoria-wood/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music,Theatre
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