Bishop’s Castle Arts festival "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. On the night the 7piece Swing Band with vocalist Linda Morris will be performing […]
Širom Slovenian 'imaginary folk' instrumental trio. Handmade and global instrumentation meets fearless sound exploration The 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. More than a dozen instruments […]
"Two of the UK's best singer-songwriters reunite to bring their songs and stories to the stage. Des 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. MORE ABOUT DES […]
Circus Sensible Circus Skills Workshop Morning Session 10.30am-12.15 Afternoon Session 1.30- 3.15pm Workshops include a Show/Demonstration of Circus Skills . Skills vary but can include Juggling with balls, scarves and clubs, Plate spinning, Poi, Devilstick, Chinese Diabolo, beginners Stilts, Feather balancing, Cigar boxes, Fun Wheels, […]
Open Mic Night for Young Performers Host: Dunk Burns ( Fight the Bear / BLIX ) Turn up & play or support a mate FREE ENTRY -DRY BAR— EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO BORROW THE UNDERGROUND Bishop’s Castle (Side Gate The Public Hall) For more info– liz@sparctheatre.co.uk Funded by Bishop's Castle Town Council ,Shropshire Council , AMP […]
The story of songs that leave and come back again. When 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”. In this unique theatre spectacle/concert award winning Little Bulb create an unforgettable tapestry of culture, migration and […]
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) Beatrice 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 […]
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. To make this evening even more special there will be a performance of The Charter Song […]
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 […]
Liz at SpArC Theatre and Dan & Cath from Going Wild in Bishop's Castle are teaming for a festive family making session. Come and Make festive decorations from natural and recycled materials. We will be making a few different things more details to come about what . Under 7's should have a wiling helper. Activities […]
