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SUMMARY:Film: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (15)
DESCRIPTION:6.2 IMDB \n“witty\, well-played  comedy in a Bridget Jones vein \n\n\n\n\nCamille Rutherford is endearing as a writer who wins a place on a Jane Austen retreat\, but will she discover love or something more realistic?” The Guardian \nRomantic comedy about Agathe\, a Paris bookseller and aspiring author\, whose unexpected acceptance to an English Jane Austen–themed writing retreat pushes her beyond her comfort zone and into charming\, sometimes awkward encounters. Blending French and English\, it’s a gentle\, witty\, and heartfelt ode to literature\, creativity\, and self-discovery.  \nSummer feel good film. \nJANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE | Official Trailer (2025)
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-jane-austen-wrecked-my-life-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T160000
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SUMMARY:POP-UP PARKOUR
DESCRIPTION:  \n10.00 am Session    \n11.00 am Session    \n2.00pm Session      \n2.45pm Session      \nPop-Up Parkour is back!!! \nBrings the excitement of parkour\, free running\, and dynamic movement directly to local community parks and events across the region.  \nUsing a variety of purpose-built equipment and obstacles\, it offers young people a unique opportunity to explore Parkour movement techniques through jumps\, vaults\, rolls\, and slides with professional coaches in high energy sessions. \nThe workshops will be bookable and led by Ascension Dance Parkour coaches. Each one will have different skills to learn for variety. \nWorkshop 1 / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM £6\nWorkshop 2 / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM £5\nDrop in 1 / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM FREE  ( All Welcome children must be accompanied by an adult for the Free sessions) \n(Lunch Break / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) \nWorkshop 3 / 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM £6\nWorkshop 4 / 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM £6\nDrop in 2 / 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM FREE  ( All Welcome children must be accompanied by an adult for the Free sessions) \n  \nThe drop-in session will be open to all on the day and will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times \nAge: 7 + \nYou can book for as many sessions as you want \nCombining structured workshops with supervised open play\, Pop-Up Parkour is an\, inclusive activity that invites young people to challenge their physical abilities in a fun\, high-energy environment. Whether climbing scaffolding structures or navigating creative vaulting setups\, participants are not only building strength\, coordination\, and agility\, but also developing problem-solving skills and confidence.\nPop-Up Parkour turns public spaces into movement playgrounds—sparking curiosity\, creativity\, and community through motion. \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/pop-up-parkour/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T160000
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SUMMARY:Jungle Crafty Window Display Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and help create a Window display for Bishop’s Castle is Open 3-6th September . \nUsing Paint and collage we will create the green of the jungle and some exotic animals so peak out behind the vines  and tropical flowers !  Maybe a colourful Bug or Butterfly\, a sloth or a Snake -A Toucan or Tiger – of maybe you have another idea? \nAll materials provided- templates and ideas available with plenty of room to be creative. \nDrop -In – FREE – Children must be accompanied by a willing helper \nTuesday 11 August 2-4pm SpArC Theatre \nNo need to book \nWhat we create will be hung in a window in Bishop’s Castle 3rd -6th September – after that you can take you creation home.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/jungle-crafty-window-display-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T211000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260619T142017Z
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SUMMARY:FILM: Song Sung Blue  (12A)
DESCRIPTION:7.2 IMDB \n\n\n★★★★ “Neil Diamond tribute act gets sweet treat of movie thanks to Jackman and HudsonFilm that follows a Milwaukee married couple as they rise to fame with a real-life band called Lightning and Thunder is undeniably entertaining.” The Guardian  \n\n\n  \nBuoyed by outstanding performances from Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson\, Song Sung Blue strikes every emotional note\, delivering a heartfelt drama and a touching tribute to one of modern music’s most beloved singer-songwriters. \nBased on the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina\, a Milwaukee couple who formed the popular Neil Diamond tribute band “Lightning & Thunder.” Inspired by the 2008 documentary of the same name\, the film follows their journey from humble impersonators to beloved regional performers\, exploring the highs and lows of their careers. \n9/10 Flicks Promotors \nSONG SUNG BLUE – Official Trailer [HD] – Only in Theaters This Christmas
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-song-sung-blue-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260714T115008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T113021Z
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SUMMARY:Film & Discussion National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis\, introduced by Chris Packham and delivered by independent experts\, as the essential first step to unlock the wartime-scale response now required. \nOur new film\, presented by Chris Packham\, is being screened in communities and workplaces across the UK to raise awareness and build public support for that government-led briefing. \nThe UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives\, our economy and our future. \nThis film is brought to you by Lightfoot Enterprsies \nLightfoot is a not for profit organisation and its principal activity is to promote sustainable use of the Earth’s resources for the benefit of the public and environment. \nMORE INFO ON LIGHTFOOT \nHome – Lightfoot Enterprises \nMPs are invited to every screening to hear the evidence alongside their constituents. The film is intended as a catalyst for a wider public conversation and a stepping stone towards a live televised national briefing\, introduced by the Prime Minister and delivered by independent experts\, so that the whole country can be fully informed about the risks we face and the solutions available. \n\nWhy the National Emergency Briefing took place\n\n\nThe climate and nature crisis threatens all aspects of British life\, from national security to the food supply.Despite the scale of the risks now facing the UK\, there has been no comprehensive national emergency briefing delivered to the public by the Government. \nMORE INFORMATION \nNational Emergency Briefing \nFREE EVENT DONATIONS ARE WELCOME TO PAY FOR THE RUNNING COSTS \nIf you have any additional needs please let us know liz@sparctheatre.co.uk
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-discussion-national-emergency-briefing-on-the-climate-and-nature-crisis/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Nature,TALK
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T151500
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: The Golden Spurtle (PG)
DESCRIPTION:IMDB 7.6 \nIn a Scottish Highland village\, competitors gather for the World Porridge Championships’ final year under Charlie Miller’s leadership\, celebrating tradition and community through the art of perfect porridge-making. \n\n\n★★★★”A cosy celebration of porridge and its champions held each year in a Scottish village\, is as wholesome and nourishing as its oat-stirring subjects.” The Guardian \n★★★★”Constantine Costi’s documentary The Golden Spurtle is as warm and wholesome as a bowl of the very thing it spotlights: porridge in all its oaty glory. “Loud and Clear  \nThe Golden Spurtle | Official Trailer\n\n\nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea and biscuits £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-golden-spurtle-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260706T114415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T155624Z
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A)
DESCRIPTION:The Devil Wears Prada 2 finds Miranda Priestly facing the decline of traditional magazine publishing while clashing with her former assistant Emily\, now a powerful luxury advertising executive. Nearly two decades after the original\, the film reunites Meryl Streep\, Anne Hathaway\, Emily Blunt\, and Stanley Tucci\, adding new stars like Lady Gaga and Kenneth Branagh. With high-fashion drama\, sharp wit\, and industry intrigue\, it’s poised as a stylish\, must-see return to the Runway world. \n★★★★ “Fabulous escapism… as long as you’re not a journalist\, Yes\, there are Diet Coke cans and tie-ins aplenty\, but this is secretly a trenchant\, committed portrait of the state of contemporary journalism – only with more gags and great frocks.” The Independent\n★★★★” The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a glorious\, glamorous tribute to the Noughties. An avalanche of fashion-world cameos and a crack returning cast turn this sequel into a millennial nostalgia bath – who’s complaining?” The Telegraph\nThe Devil Wears Prada 2 | Official Trailer
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-devil-wears-prada-2-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T203500
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Power Station  (12A)
DESCRIPTION:Two artists in Walthamstow set out to take their street off the grid\, \nkickstarting a solar-powered energy revolution. \n7.0 IMDB \nInspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives\, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse – a prototype for a new way of living\, with the hope of galvanising a wider push towards sustainable alternatives. \nDirected by the duo\, POWER STATION charts their turbulent journey\, from pitching the idea to their neighbours and sleeping on the roof of their home\, to raising finance and launching a bid for a Christmas number one single. By turns funny and heartwarming\, Powell and Edelstyn’s film is a vibrant portrait of their local neighbourhood\, and a charming testament to the power of art in changing minds about what could be possible. \nPower Station Official Trailer – Sheffield 2025 \nWEBSITE : Power Station \nAdvance tickets £8 Adults \nCHildren FREE \nor Pay-what-you-can-on-the-day
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-power-station-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260709T161608Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies Fun Fashion Show & Pop-up shop
DESCRIPTION:Ladies Fun Fashion Show & Pop-up shop \nShop your favourite high street brands at up to 70% off \nCome and join us for a fun night out to relax  and have a shop. \nColours Fundraising Fashion show  and Bishop’s castle Tennis Club – raising funds for the club. \nThey’ll be showing an Autumn/Winter collection – discount ladies fashion from leading high \nstreet fashion brands. For all shapes and sizes. Up to 70% cheaper than the store RRP. \nPlus a raffle with fab prizes ! \nBar will be open with some special drink offers to make the evening sparkle ! \nWe will have a raised Catwalk for better visibility for everyone . \nDoors 6.30pm show starts at 7pm \nTickets ONLY £6 or  2 for £10 –  why not treat a friend to a great night out ! \nFor tickets and more information please contact: \nInfo@bishopscastletennis.org.uk (for BACS payments ) \nJenny Olivant 07880334612 or Mitch O’Neill 07572201652 \nBook early to avoid disappointment ! \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ladies-fun-fashion-show-pop-up-shop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260611T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T124358Z
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE : THE MISANTHROPE
DESCRIPTION:The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp \nafter Molière \nDirected by Indhu Rubasingham \nAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. \n  \nTelling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice\, a brilliant novelist\, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her\, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon\, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. \n  \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-the-misanthrope/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Film,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260713T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T134955Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Tom Jones Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Unique\, exciting and undeniably accurate-His show is the closest thing you will get to seeing Tiger Tom the Twisting Vocalist and hear growl forth his larynx of steel!! Tony Scarth is Tom Jones\nJoin us for an amazing evening of fun and entertainment – Tom Jones Classic hits & more. \nSir Tom enjoys posing for photographs at no extra cost during and after his performance. Also like to chat with his audience after his show.  He even appeared  on ITV’s cult series “Stars in Their Eyes” with Mathew Kelly in 2002. \nOne lucky person could be invited on stage\, offered a cowboy hat as a prop & serenaded to “Leave your hat on” Cameras always come out!! \n  \nTony Scarth – Tom Jones Tribute Act – Henderson Management Agency
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-tom-jones-tribute/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T204500
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260714T153527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T153925Z
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SUMMARY:FILM: Tuner (15)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n7.2 IMDB \nA talented piano tuner who suffers from hyperacusis discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes\, turning his life upside down \n★★★★ “Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in sweet harmony in safe-cracking thriller. Playing a piano tuner with super sensitive hearing\, Woodall’s relationship with Hoffman is a tender highlight in this unforced crime drama” The Guardian \n★★★★ “A gifted piano tuner (Leo Woodall) realises he has an unexpected knack for cracking safes.” Emprie \n“Daniel Roher’s stylish neo-noir finds surprising harmony between crime and romance. Leo Woodall stars as a piano tuner with hypersensitive hearing and a knack for safecracking in this suspenseful meditation on artistic envy and romantic uncertainty.” BFI \nStarring: Leo Woodall\, Dustin Hoffman \, Alisen Richmond-Peck \nTuner Trailer #1 (2026)
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/tuner-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260702T160518Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE : Seven Tears of the Selkie
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale soon \nAll over the Celtic world folk stories about Selkies are told and their power and mystery continue to intrigue us. This fun and interactive show transports audiences into the world of the Selkie where seals shed their skins in order to join our human world and where anything is possible… \nPresented by internationally renowned The Fetch Theatre Company\, Seven Tears of the Selkie is a  new stunning visual performance told without words\, featuring beautiful and mesmerising bunraku puppetry\, original music and an ingenious transforming set. \nJoin us and enter a magical world where stories can unleash your own imagination. \nIt will enchant audiences of all ages. \n2 show 10.30am and 1.30pm \nClip of the Fetch theatre’s new show coming this autumn 2026 called The Seven Tears Of The Selkie!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-seven-tears-of-the-selkie/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
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SUMMARY:Polar Journeys -A Talk by Ben Osborne
DESCRIPTION:Polar Journeys A talk by Ben Osborne \nBen Osborne’s new talk\, “Polar Journeys”\, will take you to the ends of the earth with images and stories from his extensive travels in the polar regions. \nIn the Arctic\, we’ll head to Greenland where we travel with huskies\, camp on glacial moraines and visit some of the most remote human settlements on the planet. We’ll also visit Svalbard which\, at nearly 80 degrees north\, is the most northerly inhabited land. This archipelago of islands features dramatic vistas of glaciers and high mountains. Whales and polar bears are highlights of the stunning wildlife. \nThe second half of the talk is centred on the south polar regions and will include the island oasis of South Georgia with its vast penguin and seal colonies. We also visit the Antarctic Peninsula\, one of the most scenic regions in Antarctica. \nBen has made numerous journeys to both the Arctic and the Antarctic working for National Geographic\, the BBC and the British Antarctic Survey. He works as a Polar Guide on small expedition ships.  His images have featured in numerous magazines and books; and in 2007 he was the overall winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. \nThis talk will be a visual treat and a rare glimpse into some of the least accessible places on earth. \nProfits from this event will go to the Bishop’s Castle and District Land Trust and  SpArC Trust -Theatre Upgrade . \nWe will also have a Raffle  and a Licenced Bar.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/polar-journeys-a-talk-by-ben-osborne/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Film,TALK
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T155000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: The Little Stranger (12A)
DESCRIPTION:After a doctor is called to visit a crumbling manor\, strange things begin to occur. \n★★★★”Based on the novel by Sarah Waters\, this is a story about class\, envy and self-loathing.” The Independent \n\n\n★★★★ “Ruth Wilson shines in mournful ghost story. Death and decline haunt postwar Britain as Sarah Waters’ novel is brought to deliciously sinister life by Lenny Abrahamson.” The Guardian  \nDirected by Lenny Abrahamson and adapted from Sarah Waters’ novel by Lucinda Coxon\, The Little Stranger is set in post-war 1948 England. The story follows Dr. Faraday (Domhnall Gleeson)\, a country doctor who returns to Hundreds Hall\, a once-grand estate where his mother worked as a maid. The Ayres family—matriarch Mrs. Ayres (Charlotte Rampling)\, her son Roderick (Will Poulter)\, and daughter Caroline (Ruth Wilson)—inhabit the decaying mansion\, which seems haunted by an ambiguous\, sinister presence. \nTHE LITTLE STRANGER – Official Trailer [HD] – In Theaters August 31\n\n\n\nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea and biscuits £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-little-stranger-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T204000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Christophers (15)
DESCRIPTION:The estranged children of a once-famous artist hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be “discovered” and sold after his death. \n\n\n★★★★★”Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the yearSteven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon provide a vision of haughty Englishness up there with Gosford Park and Phantom Thread.” The Guardian\n★★★★ “Ian McKellen’s best performance since Gandalf . The veteran actor plays a cruel\, bitter painter who torments his children (played by James Corden and Jessica Gunning) and tangles with a young art restorer (Michaela Coel).” The Independent\n6.8IMDB \n\n\n\nTHE CHRISTOPHERS – Official Trailer – In Select Theaters April 10 \nStarring Ian McKellen\, Michaela Coel\, Jessica Gunning  Director:Steven Soderbergh
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-christophers-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260720T151754Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: The Handover
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n★★★★★”defying the laws of physics and floating skywards” – Songlines Magazine \n‘one of the best Sublime Frequencies releases I’ve heard” – Dave Segal \n”deeply thrilling and transformative” – Magnet Magazine \nThe Handover is as much a ritual as it is an ensemble. The trio\, consisting of Aly Eissa (oud\, Egypt)\, Ayman Asfour (violin\, Egypt)\, and Jonas Cambien (vintage organ/synth\, Belgium/Norway)\, is blessed with a near-telepathic musical sensitivity that renders each live performance a singular\, nuanced experience\, grooving deeply despite the absence of percussion. \nInspired by the hypnotic\, trance-inducing music of Egypt’s Nile Delta\, fueled by kraut-like riffs and the intensity of ’60s avant-garde jazz\, and channelled through roguish improvisation\, The Handover’s sound is veritable psychedelia. It is at once futuristic and primordial\, yet\, with the utter urgency of its testament\, it demands lucidity. \nOne long musical voyage that swells and builds without break; three musicians shaping an acoustic world with only their instruments. A set composition that invites space for play\, shifting slightly each time with the improvisational nuances of the musicians. This is what one can expect from a Handover show.  \nSince its beginnings\, The Handover has gained a strong live reputation with performances at Rewire Festival in The Hague\, Counterflows Festival in Glasgow\, BRDCST Festival in Brussels\, Jazzfest Berlin\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival\, Motvind Festival\, Oslo World Festival\, and clubs across Europe\, the UK\, and Egypt. In 2025\, The Handover was selected for an official showcase at WOMEX. Their self-titled debut (2025) was released on Sublime Frequencies to critical acclaim. A sophomore album\, New Old Medicine/منه فيه\, is set for a 2026 release\, continuing The Handover’s collusion with Sublime Frequencies. Like its predecessor\, this album cements the trio’s sound as something exceptionally rare\, yet undeniably rooted. \n\n”ferocious and forceful” – the Wire \n”A masterful\, timeless recording.” – Ley Lines\n \nWATCH ON YOUTUBE The Handover – Live in Alexandria \n50 best albums of 2024 in El Pais \n20 best folk albums of 2024 in Treblezine \nBest Albums 2024 | Kalporz Awards \n2024 Rewind: Contributors’ Charts – The Wire \nBest Of 2024: Jazz/Improv – Magnet Magazine \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-handover/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260727T143449Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: The Nags Head
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE NAG’S HEAD. THE SPOOKIEST PUB IN SHIRESHIRE. \n A dark comedy play set in Shropshire Spooky thrills and laughs \n“Laugh-out loud” WhatsOnStage – \n★★★★ Adventures In Theatreland -“Very\, very funny” \n★★★★London Pub Theatres- “Perfect balance between the funny and the macabre” \nDo you believe in ghost stories? Do you want to hear tales that will chill you to the bone… that will make you wish you brought a spare set of pants? \nAfter the death of their father\, three estranged siblings return home for the funeral. Burdened with their dad’s failing pub and a weird painting\, they must decide whether to work together to save The Nag’s Head or succumb to their inner demons. \nFeaturing original music from folk band Good Habits\, and real paranormal accounts\, this production is an ode to rural England and the independent pub. \nWith support from the Arts Council England\, Shropshire Museum and the Norwich Theatre\, Make It Beautiful Theatre Company premiered their dark comedy play\, \nThey enjoyed a SOLD OUT run at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury ! \nIf you really fancy having a scary pint with us then be sure to call up for returns. You never know… \n“Enjoyable comic ghost story” The Stage – \n★★★★London Box Office –“Plenty of smiles to be had” \n★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions.- “Energetic and atmospheric new comedy” \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-the-nags-head/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260611T144639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T124722Z
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet  MANON
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet \nMANON \nVia Satellite \nIn the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris\, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld\, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted\, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet\, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting… \nManon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet\, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris\, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs. \nNatalia Osipova performs the Act II solo in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-manon/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260727T140905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T140924Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Midwinter Break (12A)
DESCRIPTION:A longtime couple haunted by secrets on a holiday in Amsterdam in Polly Findlay’s adaptation of Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel. \n\n\n★★★★★”Sad\, spiky and brilliantly acted portrait of rupture and rapture. Polly Findlay’s barnstorming drama about interpersonal and religious tumult in late middle age is a triumph\, swerving any sense of sentimentalism.” The Guardian \n\n\n “Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds in a Touching Wee Drama of Late-in-Life Marital Crisis. During an Amsterdam getaway\, a homespun Northern Irish couple discover that they know each other too well…and not well enough.” Variety \n\nStarring  Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds. \nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea and biscuits £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE\nMIDWINTER BREAK – Official Trailer [HD] – Only In Theaters February 20
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-midwinter-break-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20250811T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T141125Z
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SUMMARY:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
DESCRIPTION:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo  \nFun packed evening for all   in aid of our beloved SpArC. Lucky Squares\, Raffle\, Great Prizes- Refreshments. £12 for 10 games\, 6 cards per game. \nNo Booking- pay on the day \nCash & Card accepted. \nDoors 7pm Eyes Down 8pm
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/sparc-christmas-prize-bingo-2/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20250811T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T150530Z
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet : The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Screening Via Satellite \nPeter Wright’s classic production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score\, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs. This Season marks Peter Wright’s centenary. \nAt a cosy Christmas party\, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer\, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep\, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead\, she finds Drosselmeyer\, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops. \n  \nAdults £15 Under 18 £5 Family £30 \n170mins one Interval
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T210131
CREATED:20260803T154910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T155621Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Scrooge (U)
DESCRIPTION:★★★★ \nIMDB 7.5 \nJoin us for  a festive afternoon with a screening of the 1970 musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption\, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. \nFree Mince pie or Biscuit with any drink ! \nStarring  Albert Finney\, Alec Guinness\, Edith Evans \nSCROOGE | Official 50th Anniversary Trailer | Paramount Movies \n\n\n\nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea / Coffee and Biscuits  £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-scrooge-u/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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