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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: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:20260621T092250
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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:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20240129T140158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T110319Z
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: NYE
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Live Nye\nA new play by Tim Price\nDirected by Rufus Norris \nMichael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and\nlegacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.\nConfronted with death\, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a\nmind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground\,\nParliament and fights with Churchill. \nWritten by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island)\, this epic new Welsh\nfantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-nye/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T222500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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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:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T171500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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SUMMARY:THE ROYAL BALLET: MACMILLAN CELEBRATED
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMACMILLAN CELEBRATED \nvia Satellite \nThe Royal Ballet celebrates the breadth of Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan’s one-act ballets. \nChoreography Kenneth Macmillan  \nDanses Concertantes\, commissioned by Ninette de Valois in 1955\, was MacMillan’s first major work. An early sign of the incredible artistic output that would follow\, the work’s critical success spurred MacMillan to abandon performing in favour of choreography. \nIt is followed by Different Drummer\, MacMillan’s complex and haunting balletic interpretation of Woyzeck\, Georg Büchner’s play about a soldier’s descent into madness. \nThe mixed programme concludes with Requiem\, his 1976 work for Stuttgart Ballet\, created in memory of its late artistic director\, MacMillan’s friend and former Royal Ballet dancer and choreographer John Cranko. \nRunning time 195 minutes (including two intervals) \nDanses Concertantes\nMusic Igor Stravinsky\nDesigner Nicholas Georgiadis\nLighting Designer John B. Read  \nDifferent Drummer\nMusic Anton Webern/ Arnold Schoenberg\nSet designs Kenneth Macmillan\nCostume designs Yolanda Sonnabend in association with Peter Farley\nLighting design John B. Read \nRequiem\nMusic Gabriel Fauré \nDesigns Yolanda Sonnabend in association with Peter Farley \nLighting design John B. Read \n  \nConductor Koen Kessels \nOrchestra of the Royal Opera House \nPlease Note new ticket prices: £15 ADULT £5 CHILD/ STUDENT
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T204000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20231120T152553Z
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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:20260621T092250
CREATED:20231212T164105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T162419Z
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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:20240209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20231208T115418Z
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SUMMARY:The Castle Players Present: Cinderella & The Pantomime Thief
DESCRIPTION:  Friday 9th February 7pm \n Saturday 10th February 2.30pm \nSaturday 10th February 7pm \nThe Castle Players Present: Cinderella & The Pantomime Thief \nIn a Strange turn of events Abanazar has lost his magic ring and know one seems to know where it is… or do they? \nThe Prince is still looking for Cinderella but her sisters won’t have it!  Buttons is trying to keep law and order but Wiggle and The Witch aren’t helping at all! And has anyone seen Robin Hood? Come and  see how the story unfolds … \n…with bags of fun and laughs plus a ! \nAdults £7.50 Child/ Student £5 Family £20 \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-castle-players-present-cinderella-the-pantomime-thief/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T212000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: 42 Crowns -Shropshire Drama Company
DESCRIPTION:42 Crowns is performed by four actors and a musician and delivered through a combination of rhyming verse\, songs\, readings and poetry. It is a wry and quirky observation of the activities of our kings and queens during the reign of various regal houses; such as the Plantagenets\, Tudors\, Stuarts and Windsors; since 1066 and up to the incumbent monarch Charles III – 42 in total. \nWritten by Shropshire Drama Company member Michele Rowland-Jones as 41 Crowns to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee in 2021. \n\, it was re written as 42 Crowns and performed earlier this year to mark the coronation of King Charles. This autumn’s short tour will celebrate the King’s 75th birthday. \n” A dash through all the members of the Royal Family – not in a patriot flag-waving way. At the same time it is not Royal-bashing. It has extracts of poetry\, song with a professional guitarist\, bits of speeches (Henry V (Shakespeare)\, Queen Victoria (her diaries)) all woven together to make a fun/interesting evening. I’ve taken my mother (70s) and my children (twice) and they all enjoyed it. I’d say its in the wheelhouse of Horrible Histories.” 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-42-crowns/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T211500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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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
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20230801T111112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T111339Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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:20260621T092250
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:20221121T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20220804T091245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T101824Z
UID:4226-1669028400-1669041000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Theatre: Jack Frost and the Search for Winter
DESCRIPTION:  \nTwo chances to see this Fab show \n 11am Show      \n1.30pm Show    \nWhen temperatures drop and cold snaps come\, that means only one thing: Jack Frost is here! \nJack Frost is a mischievous young boy with a frozen touch. His magic transforms the landscape and brings the colours of autumn and the chill of cold winter. He freezes the orange and red leaves\, and covers the trees and ground with a glistening blanket of ice and snow. \nBut this year when winter comes around the snow begins to melt and along with it Jack’s extraordinary magic fades. With his powers lost he becomes just an ordinary boy. \nIn this wintery tale\, Jack and his new found friend\, search for winter and attempt to restore Jack’s special gift. Circling the globe they meet characters who share their own special shimmering seasonal winter magic\, but will Jack’s magic return? \nJoin tutti frutti for this enchanting new play by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho with important environmental themes\, a touch of wintery fun and original live music. \n60mins Age 3+ \nFor Discounts for Groups and schools contact liz@sparctheatre.co.uk
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T204000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20220804T085712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T120215Z
UID:4221-1668108600-1668112800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Theatre: The Syrian Baker from Farnham Maltings
DESCRIPTION:The Syrian Baker\nAge range: 12+ \nWith 5% of the world’s population on the move at any one time\, desperate to get away from trouble\, this is a story about two people deciding to go home despite the state of their country. \nTold with affection\, irrepressible humour and bread – because without bread nothing happens – the Syrian Baker is about knowing where you belong\, how small actions can make the biggest difference and about how much we all have in common. \nWritten by Kevin Dyer and from the company that brought you Brilliance and The Iranian Feast\, this is an evening in the company of friends with stories\, freshly made bread\, Syrian coffee and Mamoull like the ones from caffé plaza in Homs old town. \nWinner of  ‘Play of the Year’ at the Writers Guild of Great Britain Awards 2022 \nThe Syrian Baker is the latest production from Farnham Maltings\, and the  first since the beginning of the pandemic. Written by Kevin Dyer and directed by Gavin Stride\,
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-the-syrian-baker-from-farnham-maltings/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20220929T111954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T112612Z
UID:4319-1667932200-1667937600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:BLAST STORY TELLING: Kestrel Morton presents The Mountain of the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Kestrel Morton presents The Mountain of the Sun \nBLAST! at the Under Ground – Bishops Castle ( side Gate Public Hall) \nTuesday 8th November 2022 6.30pm \nAn Amazing Young Storyteller! \nA three-faced god and a golden feather\, a whispering serpent and a monk’s pilgrimage\, a sheep stealer\, a hooligan and a change of heart\, all watched over by old Granny Chaos. Kestrel Morton weaves a stitch-tongued spell of language\, enchanting all who hear it to follow its fantastical thread; into creation myths and wonder tales; through parables and into true stories\, dancing on the sharp knife edge between warnings and wonder in the wild world beyond the world. \n“Kestrel is a dynamic and passionate performer with a unique vision. A must-see!” -Daniel Morden \nLike a magpie’s nest full of shiny trinkets this story is expertly and subtly woven from a wide blend of sources; from traditional folk tales to anecdotes heard at parties; from daydreams in old ruins to visions in a dancer’s steps; this patchwork of narratives is sewn together with a needle of language so fine that the finished fabric appears whole and completely stitch-less. \n“For each action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/blast-story-telling-kestrel-morton-presents-the-mountain-of-the-sun/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T204500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
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:20211118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210906T095850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T100608Z
UID:3664-1637263800-1637271000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210906T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T125938Z
UID:3669-1636054200-1636059600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: JABS
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nIf ever a play was guaranteed to connect with every single member of your audience right now … its JABS. \nWe’ve all been on the receiving end. But what is life like at the other end of the syringe? \nWhen 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 the world … and that the procession of people stepping into it were pure comedy gold. \nJABS is played largely for affectionate laughs … with a few gentle moments of poignancy\, a smattering of new songs and a touch of audience participation (because we all know what we have to do!) \nIt’s also a love letter to the NHS. \nSally plays herself … whilst actors Christina Cubbin and Paul Wilkinson portray an assortment of 16 characters who appear in her pod for a few minutes each. \nThe play is scripted and directed by Chris Eldon Lee (BBC Radio Four producer and founder member of the veteran comedy group ‘Three Men In A Bowtie’). \nTHE CREATIVE TEAM  \nSally Tonge is a storyteller\, musician and community artist. She has been working in educational\, health and community settings for over 20 years. Past stage plays include Silhouette\, Shakespeare’s Will (which toured to Elsinore Castle in Denmark)\, Ursula\, Queen of the Jungle (in Edinburgh and India) Atlantic Ladies and Shrewsbury’s Finest Hour. She sings\, plays guitar and tells jokes in Three Men In A Bowtie and musical duo Daylevel … and is a regular artist for Music in Hospitals. \nComedy actor Christina Cubbin made her stage debut aged 9 playing Morgan le Fay in her Junior School’s critically acclaimed production of King Arthur. More recent work includes The Railway Children\, Dear Agnes\, A Bloody Field By Shrewsbury\, Tales of Old Bomere\, Atlantic Ladies\, Shrewsbury’s Finest Hour and far too many pantomimes. \nActor musician Paul Wilkinson trained at Bretton Hall\, gaining a degree in Dramatic Arts. He has worked in theatre\, television and film. His last theatre tour was outdoor Shakespeare on the south coast and prior to that he toured Germany for a year\, worked on soaps\, and did a few adverts … the worst being the one for Pringles (you think you like something until you have to eat it endlessly for two days!) \nWriter and director Chris Eldon Lee has performed 500 comedy gigs with Three Men in a Bowtie and produced at least 250 programmes for BBC Radio 4. This is his 14th play. \nMovement coach Maggie Love famously choreographed Grease in The West End. Her film credits include Fame and Heaven’s Gate. In 2012 she produced a pageant for The Queen\, who liked it!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-jabs/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T144500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210903T115817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T092316Z
UID:3644-1634822100-1634827500@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Live Fetch Theatre: The Pedlar's Tale
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are sorry this show  has been CANCELLED due to illness in the Theatre Company\nThe Fetch Theatre in partnership with Herefordshire Museums\, Libraries & Archives  and  Arts Alive Presents The Pedlar’s Tales \n 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.  \nBite-sized stories contained in a quirky cart have been inspired by fascinating      historical documents and objects from Herefordshire Archives and the incredible Folk-Lore of Herefordshire gathered by Ella Mary Leather. This is an engaging   performance relax and enjoy the stories  as ‘Silver Joan’s’ tales unfold.  \nWho will enjoy it? Anyone who appreciates the beauty of visual theatre and stunning puppetry\, the power of storytelling and keeping tales from the past alive in the present. Family audiences of all ages aged 8 and up. Anyone interested in storytelling and  puppetry. \nArts Alive Says:\n‘Delighted to be a partner in the creation of this new touring show\, inspired by Herefordshire Archives. Can be performed throughout the day at festivals and fetes with short bite sized stories\, or all stories played consecutively as a whole theatre style performance.’ \n \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-fetch-theatre-the-pedlars-tale/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210708T093749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T142535Z
UID:3574-1634412600-1634412600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE: Pentabus- Jacaranda by Lorna French
DESCRIPTION:‘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.’ \nOlivia 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 often tell anyone. He’s wary of newcomers. \nThese unlikely strangers find themselves beside a stream on the longest night of the year. \nPentabus and Theatre by the Lake present a brilliant new drama from award-winning playwright Lorna French which explores loss\, love\, prejudice\, race and belonging. \nTrigger Warning: The play includes descriptions of pregnancy and child loss that could possibly be upsetting or triggering for anyone who has been affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. \nDirector: Elle While \nSuitable age 14 + \nCaptioned performance \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-pentabus-jacaranda-by-lorna-french/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211010T164500
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210708T092547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T111241Z
UID:3570-1633878000-1633884300@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE : The People's String Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Res Publica \n“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. \n“The People String Foundation takes you by surprise-you think…fun loving guys filled with a sense of joie de vie !But very quickly you realise they’re much more than that-they are highly skilled musicians who combine virtuosity with a passion for genuine shared event…rare. ” \n Mike Shepherd Artistic Director Kneehigh Theatre Company **** \n“The vocal performances are remarkable and the orchestrations are inventive\, exploratory and beautifully performed. The entire piece is fresh and youthfully enthusiastic with clear production values on a classical scale. Surely these musicians and this piece are worthy of consideration for this year’s Mercury prize.” \n Ralph McTell. ****  \n“One of the great wonders of the West. Stonking\, earthy\, organic\, delicate & barn-storming.” \n Charles Hazlewood\, Conducter & Composer **** \nFind out more about this incredible and fascinating group \nVISIT WEBSITE  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-the-peoples-string-foundation/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210827T081919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T082016Z
UID:3636-1633203000-1633210200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:MID WALES OPERA LIVE: IL TABARRO
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST 9AM \nWe couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Mid Wales Opera back to SpArC for a second time this year. \nMid 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 of 1900s Paris\, the opera reaches its dramatic conclusion when Michele unexpectedly catches his wife’s lover at the strike of a match. With alluring melodies and a fast-moving pace\, Il tabarro sees the great opera composer at the very height of his powers. \n  \nMWO’s new production features 6 singers and 4 musicians\, with a new English translation by Richard Studer and a new chamber arrangement by Jonathan Lyness. The opera will be followed by a second half continuing the Parisian theme with a mix of entertaining musical items featuring  all of our talented singers and musicians. \n  \n  \nCyflwyna Opera Canolbarth Cymru orchestwaith hwyr Puccini\, Il tabarro neu ‘The Cloak’. Stori fer yw’r opera un act hon\, wedi’i gosodd ar lannau’r Seine\, am berchennog cwch camlas o’r enw Michele\, sy’n amau bod ei wraig\, Giorgetta\, yn bod yn anffyddlon. Mae’r opera’n llawn is-blotiau ac is-gymeriadau\, a chyfeiriadau at olygfeydd a synau Paris yn y 1900au. Daw’r opera i ddiweddglo dramatig pan ddalia Michele gariad ei wraig yn annisgwyl ar daniad matsien. Gyda melodïau cyfareddol a thyndra cyffrous\, mae Il tabarro yn dangos gwaith y cyfansoddwr gwych pan oedd ei allu ar ei anterth. \n  \nMae cynhyrchiad newydd OCC yn cynnwys 6 canwr a 4 cerddor\, gyda chyfieithiad newydd i’r Saesneg gan Richard Studer a threfniant siambr newydd gan Jonathan Lyness. Yn yr ail hanner\, ar ôl yr opera\, byddwn yn parhau â thema Paris gyda chymysgedd o eitemau cerddorol difyr gan ein holl gantorion a’n cerddorion dawnus.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/mid-wales-opera-live-il-tabarro/
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210625T143924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T085749Z
UID:3533-1628186400-1628191800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP (18+)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday  5th August  workshops  for Adults \nAn energetic workshops to unlock creativity  and performance \n6-7.30 pm  £6  at Sparc Theatre \n“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.” \nA Little Bit About Spoz \nSpoz (real name Giovanni Esposito) is an award  winning  performance poet\, singer / songwriter\, film maker\,  playwright and is the poet-in-residence at Birmingham City FC. He’s performed on television  radio and at Glastonbury\, Shambala\, Cheltenham Literature Fest\, & Larmer Tree\, to name a few… as well as infront of his Mom. He was Birmingham’s Poet Laureate in 2006 /7.  And is  a published author. \n“I’ve been running poetry and poetry slam projects all over since 2005\, and the writing I get from people amazes\, encourages and enlightens me everyday. “ \nSpoz has a website. You can have a look if you like www.spoz.co \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/poetry-slam-workshop-18/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092250
CREATED:20210622T082631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T120856Z
UID:3518-1628161200-1628181000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:SPOZ POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP (7-17yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday  5th August  workshops  \nFor 7-11yrs  11am-1pm  £6  at Sparc Theatre \n  For 12-17yrs 2pm-4.30pm  £6  at Sparc Theatre \nAn energetic  workshops to unlock creativity  and performance \n“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.” \nA Little Bit About Spoz \nSpoz (real name Giovanni Esposito) is an award  winning  performance poet\, singer / songwriter\, film maker\,  playwright and is the poet-in-residence at Birmingham City FC. He’s performed on television  radio and at Glastonbury\, Shambala\, Cheltenham Literature Fest\, & Larmer Tree\, to name a few… as well as infront of his Mom. He was Birmingham’s Poet Laureate in 2006 /7.  And is  a published author. \n“I’ve been running poetry and poetry slam projects all over since 2005\, and the writing I get from young people amazes\, encourages and enlightens me everyday. “ \nSpoz has a website. You can have a look if you like www.spoz.co \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/spoz-poetry-slam-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T190000
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SUMMARY:THEATRE & WORKSHOPS: Clementine Live Arts- Ernie's Journey
DESCRIPTION:  \nShow 1 -1pm-2pm\nShow 2- 6pm-7pm\nErnie’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. \nAn original live concert-harp score takes the tale from the dreamy realms of distant shores to the most raucous sea shanties! \nThis show is particularly enchanting for 4-11 year-olds but the high-skill circus will amaze even the most cynical teenagers! \nA young boy sets off one day to become a pirate. He will never make it! Or will he? \n£7 per person Family Ticket £30 \nCircus skills workshops for all shapes\, sizes\, ages and abilities! \n  \nLearn how to throw\, catch\, balance\, spin and roll a whole host of traditional circus props! Participants will be invited to learn juggling\, diablo\, flower sticks\, poi and plate spinning to name but a few… there will be something in this workshop for EVERYONE regardless of age or ability. \n£6 \n Workshop 1- 2.30-3.30pm    \nWorkshop 2- 4.00-5.00pm\nThis event is part of out Pocket Park project to support people to start enjoying fun activities the outdoors again with people! \nThis event is  supported by The Blakemore Trust
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-workshops-ernies-journey/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210709T193000
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SUMMARY:Arts Alive Summer Festival:  LIVE: Music\, Theatre & Story Telling
DESCRIPTION:Summer Festival- Saturday evening \n‘ An evening of eloquent eccentricity ‘  Tickets £12.     7.30pm \n \nWENDY WEATHERBY & SANDY BRECHIN AND MICHELLE BURKE & JAMES ROSS\n \n“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 Parlour songs\, new songs\, tunes and shenanigans. \nWendy Weatherby and Sandy Brechin \nWendy Weatherby ( Vocals\, Cello ) and Sandy Brechin ( Accordion ) are two of Scotland’s most versatile and popular musicians\, playing a mixture of traditional and original material. \nWendy’s wide musical interests have led  her to perform at Folk \, Jazz and Theatre events worldwide. She has composed for Theatre and Film\, had major commissions from the Celtic Connections festival\, hosted numerous workshops in both cello and song at festivals throughout Britain\, and has recorded extensively as a solo artist  ( A Breath on the Cold Glass\, Two Loves \, A Shirt of Silk or Snow ) and a guest musician. She tutors in both Scots Song and Cello at the National Centre for Excellence in Traditional Music (NCETM  ) in Plockton and continues to perform with musicians of many styles\, including her own ‘Wendy Weatherby Band’\, of which Sandy is a member ! \n‘An outstanding performer with a distinctive and individual approach ‘  EDS magazine \n‘Her warm voice shines.‘     The Scotsman \nSandy is one of the great exponents of the Scottish accordion \, well known worldwide as the ‘front man’ of his many bands \,including Seelyhoo\, Burach\,and The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience. He has released a host of albums on the  prestigious Greentrax label and his own aptly named label\, Brechin All Records. Equally at home in the musical\, theatre and teaching worlds\, ( Sandy also tutors  at the NCETM ) his unique stage presence and sheer musicality make him one of Scotland’s most sought after performers. \n‘An accordionist with attitude as well as loads of talent – frequently wild and hairy.’   fRoots \nMichelle Burke is a singer-songwriter from rural East Cork\, Ireland.  She was the lead singer with Irish-American super group\, Cherish the Ladies.  Michelle’s quirky show Step Into My Parlour an Edinburgh Fringe favourite has gone onto travel the world including an invitation to New Delhi\, to open the 11th International Mahindra Excellence Theatre Awards Festival. Last year Michelle unveiled a new show called The Hillman Hunter and is on the cusp of releasing a new album produced by Duke Special. \n  \nJames Ross is a pianist and composer that pushes the boundaries of Scottish traditional music. He has collaborated with many top Scottish musicians and writers\, including Mr McFall’s Chamber and James Robertson. James recently collaborated with author Alexander McCall Smith to create These Are The Hands\, a song cycle celebrating Scotland and the Sea. \nPlease read our Covid 19 Audience Procedure info HERE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/arts-alive-festival-live-music-theatre-story-telling/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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