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July 2021
Arts Alive Summer Festival: LIVE: Music, Theatre & Story Telling
Summer Festival- Saturday evening ' An evening of eloquent eccentricity ' Tickets £12. 7.30pm WENDY WEATHERBY & SANDY BRECHIN AND MICHELLE BURKE & JAMES ROSS "an evening of eloquent eccentricity". From Scotland, two of the country's most versatile and popular musicians, Wendy Weatherby (vocals, cello) and Sandy Brechin (accordion) will play a mixture of traditional and original material. And join internationally acclaimed artists, singer-songwriter Michelle from rural East Cork, Ireland and pianist and composer James, for a smattering of…
Find out more »THEATRE & WORKSHOPS: Clementine Live Arts- Ernie’s Journey
Show 1 -1pm-2pm Show 2- 6pm-7pm Ernie's Journey is a magical circus theatre adventure for family audiences. The seamless integration of story-telling, circus, physical theatre, stage magic, poetry and puppetry will nurture and excite your inner-child. An original live concert-harp score takes the tale from the dreamy realms of distant shores to the most raucous sea shanties! This show is particularly enchanting for 4-11 year-olds but the high-skill circus will amaze even the most cynical teenagers! A young boy…
Find out more »August 2021
SPOZ POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP (7-17yrs)
Thursday 5th August workshops For 7-11yrs 11am-1pm £6 at Sparc Theatre For 12-17yrs 2pm-4.30pm £6 at Sparc Theatre An energetic workshops to unlock creativity and performance “Fun Lively energetic hilarious inspiring ….Boost confidence in performing or public speaking ... overcome obstacles through creating and performing their own work,… listening to their peers….supportive and positive atmosphere….try new things…. Move out of their comfort zones.” A Little Bit About Spoz Spoz (real name Giovanni Esposito) is an award winning performance poet,…
Find out more »POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP (18+)
Thursday 5th August workshops for Adults An energetic workshops to unlock creativity and performance 6-7.30 pm £6 at Sparc Theatre “Fun Lively energetic hilarious inspiring ….Boost confidence in performing or public speaking ... overcome obstacles through creating and performing their own work,… listening to their peers….supportive and positive atmosphere….try new things…. Move out of their comfort zones.” A Little Bit About Spoz Spoz (real name Giovanni Esposito) is an award winning performance poet, singer / songwriter, film maker, playwright and…
Find out more »October 2021
MID WALES OPERA LIVE: IL TABARRO
TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST 9AM We couldn't be more delighted to welcome Mid Wales Opera back to SpArC for a second time this year. Mid Wales Opera presents Puccini’s passionate late masterpiece Il tabarro, or ‘The Cloak’. Set on the banks of the Seine, this one act opera tells the short story of the barge owner Michele who suspects his young wife Giorgetta of being unfaithful. Packed with side plots and characters bringing to life the sights and sounds…
Find out more »LIVE : The People’s String Foundation
Res Publica “Res Publica” is a brand-new musical touring show from: The People’s String Foundation. During this piece the band packs a 32-piece Gypsy Orchestra into a suitcase and takes the audience on an incredible journey of discovery. Using music, puppetry, art, cinematography and animation all set to the backdrop of a “Virtual Orchestra," this show is unique and combines many art forms to create one immersive piece. “The People String Foundation takes you by surprise-you think…fun loving guys filled…
Find out more »LIVE: Pentabus- Jacaranda by Lorna French
‘Sometimes it feels so exposing just walking in the village. I told Jimmy to ignore it at first, he tried to, but it’s isolating he said, eyes on you, not a word spoken. Even when you meet their eyes they don’t look away. Like they have a right to, like you’re a spectacle, an object.’ Olivia has recently moved into her great uncle’s farmhouse. She’s not local, but she knows her way around. Matty is a gamekeeper, but he doesn’t…
Find out more »CANCELLED Live Fetch Theatre: The Pedlar’s Tale
We are sorry this show has been CANCELLED due to illness in the Theatre Company The Fetch Theatre in partnership with Herefordshire Museums, Libraries & Archives and Arts Alive Presents The Pedlar’s Tales The storyteller weaves a magical spell and draws you into a fantastical world bringing past events bursting into life in this pop up touring show with music, featuring a host of beautiful puppets. Bite-sized stories contained in a quirky cart have been inspired by fascinating historical…
Find out more »November 2021
LIVE THEATRE: JABS
If ever a play was guaranteed to connect with every single member of your audience right now ... its JABS. We've all been on the receiving end. But what is life like at the other end of the syringe? When work fell off a cliff for the singer and comedienne Sally Tonge in March 2020, she took the unlikely step of retraining as an NHS vaccinator. She quickly realised that her Covid-19 vaccination pod was the smallest theatre in…
Find out more »LIVE: Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written 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. “Impeccable comic flair” Time Out “A most enjoyable evening…highly amusing” Sunday Express Celebrate her unforgettable characters, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. From Mrs. Overall…
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