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SUMMARY:MID WALES OPERA LIVE OPEN AIR CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:MID WALES OPERA get back on the road – Celebrating the return of live music \nSparc Theatre is so thrilled to be hosting MWO for their open air summer concerts- they are just sneaking over the boarder one time to perform for us! \nBishop’s Castle Community College has kindly given us permission to use the playing  field in front of Sparc as you entre the site for the performances. \nTickets can only be booked by emailing admin@midwalesopera.co.uk    \nOr phone 07764 171259 \n Powys’ very own opera company Mid Wales Opera will be back on the road in May  and June with a series of outdoor\, Covid safe performances celebrating the return of live music. \nMWO have been busy lining up singers and musicians\, and some stunning outdoor venues\, for their pop up concerts in May and June. \nCurrent Covid regulations mean each performance will be limited tickets\, and there will be three 40 minute shows per day. \nTickets can only be booked by emailing admin@midwalesopera.co.uk. \nOr phone 07764 171259 \nEach weekend’s concerts will feature a different musical programme and combination of professional performers. MWO’s Music Director Jonathan Lyness told us \n “These short concerts will feature an eclectic mix of joyful\, entertaining and uplifting musical treats\, from the world of song\, opera and cabaret and much else besides – a chance for us all to remember and celebrate the importance of live classical music\, and go home feeling all the better for it!” \nMWO were on tour with their production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro when the first lockdown happened in March 2020\, and like many arts organisations they have managed to keep going through a mix of digital programming and pop up concerts when possible\, but are determined to get back to presenting live music. \nTheir Executive Director Lydia Bassett told us: \n“MWO has always been about bringing high quality live opera and classical music to places where it wouldn’t normally be performed. We’re delighted to be able to support singers and musicians\, many of whom have struggled with little or no work during the pandemic\, and bring live music back to audiences across rural Wales by performing outdoors in carefully controlled spaces right across the country. We can’t wait to get back on the road”. \nThe first performance at The Judge’s Lodging\, Presteigne on Saturday May 15th has already sold out  \n Tickets can only be booked by emailing admin@midwalesopera.co.uk. \nFor more information contact Lydia Bassett  lydia@midwalesopera.co.uk
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/mid-wales-opera-live-open-air-concert/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT LIVE MUSIC:  SHAKEDOWN
DESCRIPTION:  \nSOLD OUT \nWe are so happy to welcome some good friends to bring the music back to  Sparc Theatre \nFeaturing music from Louis Jordan to Van Morrison in blues\, jazz\, swing and rock ‘n’ roll from this group of seasoned professionals with a fascinating mix of experience. As individuals they have worked with a large list of well known musicians and performers creating music to make you smile\, tap your feet or even dance. A ‘good fun’ band. \nThe band was formed early in 2018 to support Saving Grace\, Robert Plant’s new music project on many tour dates during 2018. Geoff Grimes keys/vocals well known in Shropshire is joined by another local Sticky Wicket percussion/vocals\, Ted Bunting saxophones/flute from Tenbury Wells and Geoff Ockenden from Ludlow on bass. \nHave a read of their stories below! \nGeoff Grimes – Keys \n As a London based session musician in the late 60’s early 70’s\, Geoff played or performed with many well known artists including Van Morrison\, Jimmy Page and members of AC/DC. \nWorking for Young Blood Records he also recorded on many hits by their artists whilst at the same time working as a plugger at Radio One. \nHeadhunted by WEA Records he became one of the best promo men in the business\, responsible for the successful airplay of artists on Warner\, Electra\, Asylum\, Atlantic and their related labels. Atlantic became his home during the 70’s working with business legends Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun and Jerry Wexler. \nMore recently he played keys with Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys and in bands alongside artists such as Steve Gibbons and Robert Plant\, with whom his relationship continues to this day\, as Geoff and his band support shows for Plant’s current Saving Grace project. \nSticky Wicket  – Drummer /Percussionist/Bandleader/Teacher \nFormer drummer with The Russ Ballard Band\, Steve Gibbons Band\, Steve Marriott’s & the DT’s plus Steve’s ‘Packet of Three’\, Chris Barbers’ Jazz & Blues Band and The Lonnie Donegan Band. Working sometimes as percussionist as well as drummer he has  played a variety of gigs\, TV shows and recording sessions for artistes such as Van Morrison\, Jools  Holland\, Bryan Ferry\, Leo Sayer\, Roger Daltrey\, Joe Cocker\, Rory Gallagher\, Peter Frampton\, Bryan May\, Paul Young\, Joe Brown\, Paul Jones\, Kenny Ball\, Acker Bilk and many others. \nIn recent years Sticky has been drummer with the highly respected US ‘Blues Hall of Fame’ guitarist\, singer and songwriter Beki Brindle and is regularly recording and touring with her in Britain and the USA.  Beki Brindle Band CD’s include the very creditable ‘Blue For You’\, the title track of which was written and produced by Russ Ballard. Other tracks included guests such as John Sebastien and Steve Gibbons. \nNow living in Shropshire UK\, Sticky enjoys playing locally with some fine musicians and is regularly seen with ‘Beez Neez’ or with ‘Shakedown’ supporting Robert Plant’s Band ‘Saving Grace’. \nSticky is also a much-respected Jazz player\, drum teacher\, vintage drum collector and his ‘Swing Orchestra’ is one of the most celebrated swing bands in the UK which is often seen at major venues\, swing dance events and vintage festivals. \nHis recent on-line work has included educational Vintage Drums & Drumming videos to be found on the YouTube channel ‘Next Level Chops’. These have been so well received resulting in world wide        acclaim for Sticky and inspiring him to issue the DVD ‘Classic Drums & Drumming Vol.1’ . \nIn 2018 some of Sticky’s vintage drums have were the centre piece of a major London exhibition ‘Jazz in Britain’ and he has also demonstrated them at many workshops and drum clinics in the UK. \nTed Bunting – Saxophones/flute \n In the 70s Ted was a London-based musician working with Paul Kossof\, Alexis Korner\, John ‘Rabbit’ Bundrick\, Arthur Brown\, John Congas and several other artists.  He was a full-time member of GT Moore and the Reggae Guitars\, supporting Dr Feelgood on their first major UK tour in 1975\, and continuing his collaboration with GT Moore into the 80s with the Rhythm Tramps.  He also worked as a record producer\, producing\, amongst other projects\, Polystyrene’s demos and her solo album ‘Translucence’\, as well as playing on a number of successful Polystyrene and X Ray Spex tracks\, such as ‘Identity’ and ‘The Day the World Turned Dayglo’.  In 1983 Alexis Korner and Friends played two nights at the Marquee to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary and Ted was a member of the all star band that included Bill Wyman\, Charlie Watts and Ruby Turner.  The shows were filmed and broadcast on UK TV later that year\, and released on DVD in 2002.  In 1986 he produced and played on Blake’s Three’s album ‘12 by 4’.  In 1988 he and Damien Korner designed and built a studio in West London (subsequently bought by the well-known studio company\, Sarm) where they recorded a number of high-profile artists\, including the Pogues\, Robert Plant\, Jim Mullen and Zak Starky. In 1990 he teamed up with Mike Sanchez to form the original Hoola Boola Boys.  When Ricky Cool joined the band in 1993 it was the start of a collaboration that has continued to this day\, eventually leading to the formation of Ricky Cool and the In Crowd. \nGeoff Ockenden – Upright and electric bass \nGeoff is a seasoned session player with an extremely adaptable approach\, which has seen him succeed in a professional career spanning more than 25 years.  Whether delivering walking lines as the in-house bassist at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club\, laying down scored parts for BBC commissions\, playing with orchestral ensembles or rocking out on the festival circuit\, Geoff’s feel and solid bass tone ensure whoever he plays for gets a great musical foundation to build on.  His reliability and versatility has underpinned performances with artists including Beverley Knight\, Nigel Kennedy\, Sir Cliff Richard\, Tony Christie\, Roy Wood\, The Average White Band\, Steve Gibbons\, The Real Thing\, Womack and Womack\, Trevor Burton and Ruby Turner.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-shakedown/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210722T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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SUMMARY:Summer Showcase- A Musical  Extravaganza for Young Musicians
DESCRIPTION:Tickets limited- \nSummer Showcase- A Musical Talent Extravaganza for up and coming young musicians. \nMany performing for the first time \nOur talented local rising stars will perform for you and a panel of local experts . \nIts time to bring the music back! \nPlease read Audience Covid Guidelines before coming to the theatre for the event as they may have changed from when you booked the tickets.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/summer-showcase-a-musical-extravaganza-for-young-musicians/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210726T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20210702T141436Z
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SUMMARY:FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR NEW BANDS
DESCRIPTION:FREE PRACTICE SESSIONS\nAVAILABLE TO NEW BANDS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEED SPACE FOR YOUR BAND TO PRACTICE?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLET US KNOW IF YOU NEED HELP WITH EQUIPMENT OR SETTING UP \nContact: Liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to book  a time at the Theatre at SpArC \nCurrent Available Dates and Times \nMonday 26th July  10.30– 12pm\, 12.30—2pm \, 2 .30- 4pm \nMonday 2nd August  10.30– 1\, 12.30-2pm\,  2.30-4pm \nFriday 6th August 10.30– 1\, 12.30-2pm\,  2.30-4pm \nMonday 9th August   3- 4.30 \nMonday 23rd August  10.30– 1\, 12.30-2pm\,  2.30-4pm \nMore dates may become available
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/free-practice-sessions-for-new-bands/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20210611T134358Z
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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:20210805T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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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:20210805T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210805T193000
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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:20210923T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T213000
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Anna Ash
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nIt will be wonderful to welcome Anna to SpArC Theatre \n“Anna Ash captures those long late afternoons when the sun is low but the heat hasn’t yet broken … Call it country\, call it rock’n’roll\, call it pulling off the road somewhere between Silver Lake and Bakersfield just to roll a cigarette\, kick at the gravel\, and brood….her songs tell of friends lost to love and loneliness\, lovers who conflate real life and fiction\, experiences that refuse to conform to familiar plot lines” – Connor Towne O’Neill \nAnna Ash is a Michigan born\, currently Los Angeles based\, musician. Her music has been featured on the Showtime series’ Billions and Masters of Sex\, as well as Freeform’s The Fosters and Epix’s docuseries Helter Skelter: An American Myth. Her 2016 self-released album\, Floodlights\, received attention from the Huffington Post and Elmore magazine\, and placements on Spotify’s Fresh Finds\, Torch and Twang\, Noir\, and Fresh Folk playlists. In 2013\, her first album\, These Holy Days\, was released in Japan on Tugboat Records\, but since then\, she has been self-releasing her albums. \nHer last full-length record\, L.A. Flame\, was mixed by Grammy-award-winning engineer Ryan Freeland (Ray LaMontagne\, Bonnie Raitt\, Joe Henry). The album was tracked over the course of four days at Mark Rains’ Stationhouse Studio in Echo Park. It features Theo Katzman\, Aaron Stern\, Lee Pardini\, Laura Mace\, Matt LaRocca\, Jason Roberts\, Brian Whelan\, and James Cornelison. Ash self-produced the album\, and engineered most of the overdubs at her home in Mt. Washington. It was released on vinyl in collaboration with Black Mesa Records in January 2020. \nIn the spring of 2021 she will be releasing a new EP titled Fire Season; it was recorded and mixed at Eli Crews’ home studio in the Catskill Mountains in November of 2020.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-anna-ash/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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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:20211010T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211010T164500
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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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:20211016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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:20211021T131500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
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:20211104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20210906T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T125938Z
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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:20211113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211001T105753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T120141Z
UID:3703-1636831800-1636840800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Music: The Flying Toads & Grey Wolf
DESCRIPTION:The Flying Toads and Grey Wolf in Concert \nThe Flying Toads and Grey Wolf have joined forces to provide a rare opportunity to experience the very best in Irish/Celtic and Americana/Old Time music and song. Both bands are highly regarded exponents of their musical genres\, playing regularly at festivals and music venues across the country. Don’t miss what will be an amazing evening! \nThe Flying Toads bring a highly entertaining concert of Irish and Celtic music and song\, ranging from high-energy jigs and reels to heart-warming songs and haunting ballads – guaranteed to keep your toes tapping! Being a four piece band and each playing several traditional instruments\, the ‘Toads’ focus on arrangements that explore the best blending of sounds and dynamics\, as well as choosing Celtic tunes and songs that are exciting to listen to. \n  \nThe Flying Toads are: \nVal Marciandi:         vocals\, concertina\, tenor banjo \nKeith Whiddon:       tenor banjo\, bouzouki\, vocals \nErik Faithfull:           uilleann pipes\, flute\, whistle\, vocals \nBrian Hirst:               fiddle\, cittern\, mandolin\, vocals \n  \n‘Traditional Celtic music at its best!’ – Celtic Music Magazine \nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingToads \nGrey Wolf is an acoustic Americana/old-time folk band playing traditional instruments such as banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, dulcimer\, mandolin\, double bass alongside fine vocal and harmony singing. Grey Wolf has headlined several of the prestigious UK’s Old Time American Music and Dance Festivals; has appeared on radio\, folk clubs\, festivals\, and music and literary venues throughout the West Midlands and beyond. \n  \nGrey Wolf are: \nJim Allen:                  banjo and guitar and vocals \nBen Walsh:             multi-instrumentalist and vocals \nMartin Thomas:      multi-instrumentalist and vocals \nAndy Offer:               double bass and vocals \n  \n‘There’s an equality to the group’s spread of sound\, but each player is continually soloing-in-motion\, rising up in turn’ – The Birmingham News \nhttps://www.facebook.com/greywolfoldtime
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-flying-toads-grey-wolf/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20210906T095850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T100608Z
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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:20211203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211020T085215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211113T154324Z
UID:3740-1638559800-1638568800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Lets get festive with Christmas Prize Bingo in aid of our beloved Sparc Centre. \nGreat night out for anyone! Fab prizes \, refreshments all in SpArC Theatre. \nJUST A QUICK MESSAGE: \nAs this is a ’ turn up on the night’ event we can’t guarantee socially distanced seating between groups. \nThe room will be well ventilated & numbers will be capped to avoid over-crowding . \nSanitizer will be provided as usual and you are welcome to wear a mask and tinsel! \nBingo cards £12 for a book of 10 games  (6 cards per game.)  Prizes for one and two lines and full house.  \nPlus Lucky Squares and Raffle \n Doors 7.30- eyes down 8pm \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/sparc-christmas-prize-bingo/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211019T112531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T083708Z
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SUMMARY:SCREENING: Christmas with Andre
DESCRIPTION:The King of the Waltz brings you an all new  festive spectacular from his newly created Winter Palace in his hometown of Maastricht. \nImmerse yourself in the spirit of the season while singing and dancing away to lovely Christmas carols\, romantic waltzes and beautiful melodies like Jingle Bells\, O Holy Night\, Hallelujah\, a show-stopping performance of Walking in the Air and many more! \nMarvel at the magnificent palace decorations including 150 beautiful chandeliers\, over 50 Venetian candelabras and huge arched windows revealing a joyous wintery landscape including ice rinks and ice skaters. \nChristmas with André is guaranteed to warm your hearts and get you in the festive spirit.\nJoin André for his inaugural Christmas concert all from the comfort of your local cinema. An unforgettable festive treat for the whole family. \nAndré Rieu says: “Christmas is my favourite time of the year and nothing could be better than spending it with my friends\, family and fans in my hometown. I want to invite my cinema audiences on this beautiful journey to Christmas wonderland.” \nBring your loved ones and enjoy this spectacular musical event on the big screen. Accompanying classic Christmas tunes and some incredible surprises\, cinema audiences will also enjoy exclusive backstage access\, and cinema host Charlotte Hawkins will be speaking with André about the creation of his musical winter wonderland. \nIt’s the perfect festive gift. Get your tickets now for Christmas with André!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/screening-christmas-with-andre/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220127T181154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T181154Z
UID:3898-1645797600-1645804800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:SCRAPTASTIC WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/scraptastic-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211213T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T173515Z
UID:3844-1645884000-1645891200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Music/ Workshop: Sticky Wicket & Latin Beats
DESCRIPTION:LIVE: Sticky Wicket & Latin Beats 2pm \nJoin Sticky \, Peta Piper and  Special guest Alex Magni to explore Salsa\, Samba\, Rumba and Bosanova. You can join in or listen and enjoy- All welcome just turn up! \nFREE with Donations to Bishop’s Castle Arts Festival. \nMore information soon \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-workshop-sticky-wicket-latin-beats/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211125T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T134624Z
UID:3816-1646422200-1646429400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Oysland Klezmer Band
DESCRIPTION:Oysland are a 5-piece\, London Klezmer band who embody the new generation of Jewish roots music. Serving an exuberant and soulful cocktail of wedding tunes and lamenting lullabies. \n “‘Fabulous. Such a dynamic live band” Garth Cartwright\, DJ and author of ‘Princes Amongst Men’ \nSwooping with panache through centuries of forgotten music\, Oysland preserve all the original heartfelt melodies\, foot-stomping beats and echoes of a bygone era. \n“Compelling depth & authenticity’ ” DJ Ritu\, A World in London\, Resonance FM \nA firm feature on the London Klezmer scene they play regularly at festivals and venues throughout Europe and the UK.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-oysland-klezmer-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211116T105034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T162119Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE: MARTIN CARTHY
DESCRIPTION:More tickets released \n \nIF SOLD OUT EMAIL liz@sparctheatre.co.uk to go on the waiting list. \nIt’s Incredible to be able to  welcome Martin Carthy to SpArC! \nLifetime Achievement Award – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 \nFor more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators\, one of its best loved\, most enthusiastic and\, at times\, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill\, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers\, not only from within the folk scene\, but also far beyond it. \nTrailblazing musical partnerships with\, amongst others\, Steeleye Span\, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums\, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums\, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels (Topic TSCD527) was the latest. Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion)\, on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals’ music documentary strand on BBC 2) – there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn’t played. \nHe’s a ballad singer\, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps\, most significant of all\, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar\, which have influenced a generation of artists\, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon\, on both sides of the Atlantic. \n`Arguably the greatest English folk song performer\, writer\, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine \n‘Carthy is a master of the ballad of substance\, songs that tell stories\, whether they are traditional\, his own or from contemporary writers.’ The Telegraph
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-martin-carthy/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220329T132328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T173959Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music Fundraiser: Sticky Wicket & The Freedom Band
DESCRIPTION:You just know this will be a great night out ! \n“creating music to make you smile\, tap your feet or even dance.” \nWe  welcome some good friends to bring the music and raise some funds for Ukrainian Refugees. \nAll Musicians and sound technician  are giving their time for free  so we can raise  as much money to help the people of Ukraine \nMore information about the where the money will be going \nJoin Sticky Wicket\, Percussion/ vocals\, Peta Piper Percussion/ vocals\, Geoff Grimes keys/vocals \,Ted Bunting saxophones/flute  Geoff Ockenden on bass. \nFeaturing music from Louis Jordan to Van Morrison \, and new tracks to their repertoire for this special concert- \nWe get it all Blues jazz\, swing\, rock ‘n’ roll and beyond from this group of seasoned professionals with a fascinating mix of experience. \nAs individuals they have worked with a large list of well known musicians and performers creating music to make you smile\, tap your feet or even dance.\nA ‘good fun’ band. \nDon’t forget to drop in during the day on Saturday 2-5.30pm\n‘Whack it Smack it’ have a go all afternoon will be there for Families making musicial instruments from recycled stuff!\nPlant Stall\, Cake Stall\, and Raffle with £100 first prize +more\nMusic all Afternoon\n2.00: Bishops Castle Young Musician:  \nNomad\, Lilith Pearson\, Will Christie & Modified Youth \n2.45: Traditional : Bouzatina\,  Rapsquillion\, Tony Harris \n3.30 : Jazz – The Dixie Dragons \n16.15 -Bishops Castle Open Mic\nBrian Carrington\, The Tin Soldiers\, Dunk Burns \n 17.00 -The Men From Off \nAll Musicians and sound technician  are giving their time for free  so we can raise  as much money to help the people of Ukraine \nMore information about the where the money will be going \nMore information about the organisations the money  will go to Outline of BC Community Response
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-fundraiser-sticky-wicket-the-freedom-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220324T094659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T111003Z
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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:20220630T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220413T131931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T171345Z
UID:4027-1656617400-1656624600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Music :KUSH TRIO
DESCRIPTION:KUSH fiddle\, guitar and tabla trio featuring Ruth Angell\, Sid Peacock and Mendi Singh. All three \nhave worked with each other on many projects over the past 20 years. This trio builds on that \nrelationship and presents a fusion of Celtic folk and North Indian musics. \nSid Peacock is leader of Surge Orchestra and has collaborated with musicians from around the world. \nMohinder Singh is an internationally recognised tabla player having performed with Take That and collaborated with Peter Gabriel\, Anand Shankar and Darius Brubeck. \nRuth Angell is a renowned fiddler/violinist and singer songwriter who has performed an collaborated with Ashley Hutchings\, Andrea Begley\, Birdy and Rufus Wainwright.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-kush-trio/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220616T114805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T165712Z
UID:4114-1659016800-1659024000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Samba Drumming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and play exciting Brazilian rhythms on samba drums in this unusual one-off\nworkshop! Guaranteed to be fun\, loud\, creative and hands on! \nExplore simple samba rhythms with calls and responses\, a groove and some\nbreaks. Have Fun feel confident with drums and in creating an\, exciting\npiece of samba music. \n”I was impressed and delighted with Peta’s capacity to easily make a group of\npeople of different ages and with no musical experience to play a complex Brazilian\nrhythm as a group in less than one hour… Brilliant!” Alex Magni Top Brazilian percussionist \nChances to  create a rhythm or breaks with some ideas about\nimprovisation and creative tools to support their ideas to become successful\nPotential opportunity for young musicians: \n “Peta has the ability to inspire\, enthuse and encourage young people. She has\nexcellent subject knowledge and her workshops are tailored to the students’ needs\nand interests. Peta was observed by Ofsted who regarded the lesson to be\noutstanding” Elizabeth Jones\, Head of music \n“Working with such a wide variety of people requires unusual levels of flexibility and\nan extensive repertoire. Peta can create new approaches and innovative ideas to\nsuit any occasion and a seemingly infinite range of peoples’ individual needs; she\nhas an extraordinarily sensitive grasp of unexpected requirements and challenging\nsituations” Rob Strawson\, Director Music pool Hereford
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/samba-drumming-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220729T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220705T104143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T104513Z
UID:4131-1659090600-1659097800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Workshop: Mini Beast Mayhem!
DESCRIPTION:Mini Beast Mayhem Workshop \nFriday 29th July  10.30-12.30- \nJoin us at SpArC\, for fun Mini Beast crafty making workshop with Liz Still -Bee Windsocks\, Crazy Beetles and more.Explore with BC Going Wild experts the real mini beasts in the Bug Hotel at Sparc. \nChildren under 7 accompanied by an adult. FREE \nWear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/workshop-mini-beat-mayhem/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220801T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20180517T092104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T114249Z
UID:2141-1659346200-1659369600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Street Dance
DESCRIPTION:It is back !  High energy\, fun\, creative street dance session with experienced dance teacher Anna Belyavin.  Session for different age groups \nBOOK PLACE FOR 4-6 Yrs 9.45am-11.15am SESSION         \nBOOK PLACE FOR 7-11 Yrs  2pm-4.pm SESSION                 \nThe session will include fun movement games\, a taught routine and creative activities to create a fun routine to popular music. \nThe perfect chance to dance\, express yourself and get creative. \nAnna has taught dance and movement sessions across the county for over  10 years working with children\, young people and adults in a variety of settings. \nWear comfortable clothing you can move in and soft shoes or trainers and water \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/street-dance/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Brampton Rd\, Bishops Castle\, SY9 5AQ
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20211213T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T072420Z
UID:3848-1664049600-1664056800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: The Incredible Rhythm Band
DESCRIPTION:The Incredible Rhythm Band are back Live- Their sensational sold out performance in February has brought them back by popular demand. \nWe are now merging the Tea Dance event scheduled for Sun 25 Sept  to create one joyous evening to lift spirits and get hips moving! \nThe Sapa Dance teacher Marcia Sarcina  will be there to show us some moves on the night! \nThe Sounds of Santana\, Tito Puente & other funky Latin grooves- \nFeaturing\, Sticky Wicket\, Peta Piper\, (percussion  Charlie ‘Carlos’ Mason (guitar)\, Mike Green bass\, and Ted Bunting (Sax & Flute) \,Danny McCormack Keys with Harry Weston-Cotteral on percussion  Dancing definitely permitted. \nLets spend a night with friends on and off the stage and have a great time \nTickets £15 Adults £8 children \nMore information coming soon! \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-incredible-rhythm-band/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T100238
CREATED:20220728T144727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T103112Z
UID:4206-1664118000-1664125200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Cool Latin Tea Dance with The Little Rhythm Band
DESCRIPTION:This event is now being merged with the Incredible Rhythm Band event on Saturday 24th September 8pm. The Latin Dance teacher will still be there to teach us some moves! Hope to see you there. \nAfternoon Tea Dance- with The Little Rhythm Band  and Sapa Dance School Latin dance Teacher \nAn afternoon of Cool latin Music and Salsa- \nOpportunity to learn some Latin Dance. To a live Band -Everyone Welcome-join in or just watch and enjoy the music and Dancing. \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-cool-latin-tea-dance-with-the-little-rhythm-band/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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