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SUMMARY:An Evening of Film\, Words and Music in Appreciation of the Apple
DESCRIPTION:An evening in appreciation of the apple : \nJoin us \,with Long Mynd Cider and the Poetry Pharmacy to celebrate this much loved fruit. \nLive readings \, Poems\, song and cider drinking  followed by a screening of: \nThe orchard of England: This heritage film brings together a wide-ranging and eccentric cast – farmers\, Travellers\, former apple-pickers\, clergymen\, wassailers\, cider makers\, fruit sellers – to explore the deep relationship between the people of Herefordshire its historic crop. \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/an-evening-in-appreciation-of-the-apple/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film,Music,Theatre,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Live Theatre: The Ballad of Mulan
DESCRIPTION:Grist to the Mill and Red Dragonfly Productions Presents The Ballad of Mulan \nThe real Chinese heroine than inspired Disney’s films \n \n‘If you love history and strong women\, this performance is for you.’Broadway Baby (on The Ballad Mulan) \n‘A brilliant performance… there is always new wisdom to be found even in the oldest of stories.’ British Theatre Guide (on The Ballad of Mulan) \n‘A powerful exploration of gender\, war\, and identity\, as relevant and timely today as ever’ Tupla Magazine (on The Ballad of Mulan) \n‘Forget the Disney version – If you want to see a powerful performance by a great actress\, and writer\, go and see ‘Mulan’. Better still – take your daughter!’ HIDDEN GEM – FringeReview (on The Ballad of Mulan) \nWoman\, warrior\, Legend. For ten years Mulan disguised as a man\, has fought for the Chinese Empire. Now the fighting is coming to an end\, one last battle and she will be going home – but can she return to her old life\, become a woman again. \nA search for identity in a violent world. From the team behind Edfringe Sell-Out ‘The Unknown Soldier’ Grist to the Mill and working in collaboration with British-East-Asian theatre company Red Dragonfly\, we bring you the real Chinese heroine that inspired Disney’s animation and live-feature Mulan. \nDon’t expect a fluffy Disney tale here\, this Mulan is visceral.  She is a warrior\, a fighter\, a woman who survived in a very male world for ten years without discovery.  There is no perfect make-up\, no singing animals\, just a gritty story of a soldier.  Michelle Yim (The Empress and Me and An Evening with Miss Wong) brings to life our heroine who\, to save her family’s honour\, disguised herself as a man and joined the Emperor’s army. \n \nCommissioned by British-born Chinese Michelle Yim and written by Ross Ericson\, whose play Casualties was nominated for an Off West End Award and whose solo WW1 show The Unknown Soldier officially sold out at Edinburgh Fringe 2016\, has returned to the original text\, the C6th Chinese poem on Mulan\, and tried to fill in the gaps to explore the true identity of one of the most revered women in China. \nThe Ballad Of Mulan is produced by British East Asian theatre company Red Dragonfly Productions and Grist to the Mill Productions\, who have championed new writing since 2012. The performance was developed with funding from Arts Council England. \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-the-ballad-of-mulan/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T213000
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SUMMARY:Live Theatre: Eyes Down
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEyes Down \n  \nIt’s Bingo Night at The Stairway To Heaven Social Club and that can only mean one thing: ‘Mr Razzle Dazzle’ himself\, Bertie Bingo is ready to host an evening of dabbers\, Droopy Drawers… and death! \nAs games are played\, houses are called\, tension mounts\, and before long a body is discovered… but whose number is up? How culpable are the audience? What really happened to the previous caller? And more importantly… who will win the prize of the night \nEyes Down is a truly interactive comedy thriller where the audience play actual games of bingo\, with actual prizes! Who will emerge as Top Of The Shop and who will end up the victim of The Unlucky For Some Killer? \nFresh from their hit tour of The Plot Thickens\, Manchester based Just Some Theatre are thrilled to be bringing this new\, exciting experience to audiences.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-eyes-down/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: All My Sons
DESCRIPTION:All My Sons  by Arthur Miller \nDirected by Ivo Van Hove \nDesign by Jan Versweyveld \n★★★★★” Stupendously well acted ” The Financial Times\n★★★★★ ” The stars of a dream cast align” the Guardian\n★★★★★” Bryan Cranston is magnetic  in this masterful staging” Independent\n★★★★★ ” I barely dared to blink of breath ” the Sunday Express\n★★★★★” An astonishing piece of theatre” The Standard \nBryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star\, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play\, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). \nOne family\, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe\, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals\, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind\, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? \nFilmed live from the West End\, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You)\, Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon)\, and Hayley Squires (I\, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-all-my-sons/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:FILM: Hamnet (12A)
DESCRIPTION:7.9 IMDB \nMulti award winning  Hamnet is coming to SpArC. \nAfter losing their son Hamnet to plague\, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer\, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★”Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley beguile and captivate in audacious Shakespearean tragedChloé Zhao’s film version of Maggie O’Farrell’s myth-making novel powerfully reimagines the agonising loss of a child as the source of Hamlet’s grand stage drama” The Guardian 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-hamnet12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Dance First (12A)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n6.0 IMDB \nMany parts of the literary  giant- Samuel Beckett’s\, life: Parisian bon vivant\, World War II Resistance fighter\, Nobel Prize-winning playwright\, philandering husband and recluse. \n\n\n\n“Samuel Beckett’s life given the high gloss Hollywood treatment. Vivid portrait of the great playwright of inertia points up the contrast with his real-life romantic entanglements and daring work for the French resistance.” The Guardian \n\n\n\nStarring Gabriel Byrne\, Aidan Gillen\,  Bronagh Gallagher \, Maxine Peake \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available \nDance First | Official Trailer | Starring Gabriel Byrne
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-dance-first-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T131218
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: The Playboy of the Western World
DESCRIPTION:The Playboy of the Western World \nby John Millington Synge \nDirected by Caitríona McLaughlin \nNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. \nPegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned\, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts\, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… \n‘A sumptuous production\, rich in detail\, craft and spectacle’ Guardian\n‘Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head’ Independent \n‘A twisty treat’ The i\n‘Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney reunite for an Irish classic’ Broadway World \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. \nThe Playboy of the Western World | Official Trailer | National Theatre
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T123000
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SUMMARY:LIVE FAMILY SHOW : So Unfair
DESCRIPTION:Unfair! \nWelcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day. \nHow can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t? \nHelp Daniel Bye change the world\, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges\, bad dad jokes\, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate. \nPraise for previous shows by the same team: \n“Riveting\, funny and thoughtful” The Guardian “really great children’s theatre” Exeunt \nA brand new show for 7-10 year olds and their grown-ups. Created by Daniel Bye\, Sarah Punshon\, Toni-Dee Paul\, and Matt Powell Featuring engineers from across the UK Zooming in to help you save the day.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-family-show-so-unfair/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Theatre,Workshop
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