COMMUNITY FILM: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
2025-08-14 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | SpArC Theatre
Join us for a community evening coming together to share, learn and celebrate.
In collaboration with Shropshire Good Food Trail, Bishop’s Castle Food Bank and Flicks in the Sticks and Bishop’s Castle Seed Bank
Adult £6 Child/Student £2 /PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN -ON-THE-DAY
The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
8.8 IMDB
How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest guard become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the food justice movement, and inspired an international crusade for change.

What she says is educational, scientific and sensible, and of course, controversial. She is fighting big companies, such as Monsanto, and hoping to protect the small individual farmer, whom she explains, is truly the most free and unencumbered entrepreneur in the world. A farmer can take a little bit of soil, some water and some seed, and create his own food and be independent of anyone else or any other big company. And people are threatened by that.
If you don’t know her name, you should. WEBSITE MORE INFO
The Shropshire Good Food Trail runs from July 21st to August 31st 2025, in collaboration with Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming and the Bertha Foundation.
​The Good Food Trail is a celebration of relocalising the food system – shaping into one that is that is good for people, the planet and the local economy. Join the Good Food Trail to connect with the people who make, grow, sell, share and serve food, and who are building the more resilient food future we all need. WEBSITE MORE INFO
BISHOP’S CASTLE FOOD BANK
Set up in 2020- The food bank has been running for 5 years in Bishop’s Castle and offers much more than food find out out more from the amazing team who run it!

FILM: Mr Burton (12A)
2025-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | SpArC Theatre
7.4 IMDB
The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins-son of a boozy miner- and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.
“The teacher who inspired and encouraged screen legend Richard Burton Toby Jones plays the spaniel-eyed schoolmaster setting Harry Lawtey’s needy young pupil on course for haughty international stardom.” The Guardian

Starring Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville

NTLIVE: Inter Alia (15)
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:50 | SpArC Theatre
Inter Alia
a new play by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Suitability:
Please note: Recommended for ages 14+
This production contains references to sensitive subject matter including to sex, violence, rape and other criminal activity.

Afternoon Film : Oceans With David Attenborough (PG)
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:45 | SpArC Theatre
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, …
Tickets £4 Carers FREE
Supported by Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home and Hospital.
Tea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available

FILM: The Salt Path (12A)
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | SpArC Theatre
THE SALT PATH is the story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline.

After losing their home, they make the decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.
THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure – a portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

“Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs Lead a Sentimental Story of a Married Couple Removed From Their Home. A husband and wife rediscover nature’s beauty and a renewed sense of vitality in this predictably heartstring-pulling adaptation of a true-life tale.” Variety

LIVE THEATRE: Gobbess
2025-10-02 19:30 - 20:45 | SpArC Theatre
A mesmerising one-creature spectacle that defies the ordinary.
‘Hilarious, wholesome, powerful’
‘A mic drop on women’s experiences in a patriarchal world, a call to action’
‘We laughed,we cried, I was covered in goosebumps the entire show. Such a raw, beautiful, poetic masterpiece.’
Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscopic fusion of circus, spoken word, and storytelling. This show explores lightness & depth amid curiosity, creativity & cat-calling, blending circus skills with powerful spoken word to tell a story of rage, resilience, & transformation.
Visually stunning, Gobbess seamlessly transitions from commanding on-stage performance to poetic storytelling while performing aerial hoop. It’s a captivating experience that promises to leave you spellbound and uplifted.
Gobbess is a hilarious and heart-warming kaleidoscopic one-creature spoken word show. It’s a story about creativity and identity, of queerness & self-expression & one person’s rage and resilience, amongst existential curiosity, mental chaos and cat-calling.
Ages 12+
Audience Quotes:
“charismatic, beautiful and bewildering journey”
“Inspirational, interesting, intriguing, important”
“Naomi’s evolution has been stratospheric. What a raw, powerful, incisive and authentic talent. Loved every minute. Will continue following her around and being delighted we share the same ground. Brilliant woman. Gobbess is a triumph for every woman, every identity, that breaks free of the chains we were born in. Thank you.”

ROYAL OPERA & BALLET : TOSCA (Puccini)
2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | SpArC Theatre
In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But whenCavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia,Chief of Police.
At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain:
sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?
A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.

FILM: The Marching Band (15)
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:45 | SpArC Theatre
7.4 IMDB
When acclaimed conductor Thibaut needs a bone marrow donor he learns he was adopted, and has an older brother. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey in this tender french comedy drama. With English Subtitles

FILM: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Sparc Theatre, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom
7.8 IMDB
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:40 | SpArC Theatre
7.4 IMDB
British comedy drama about a strange lottery winner who lives alone on a secluded island, tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite singer to perform
★★★★ Empire
“James Griffiths’ Soulful and Winsome Crowd-Pleaser Makes the Heart Sing. Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan are a disarmingly delightful trio in a quirky and music-filled comedy set on picturesque Welsh shores. “ Variety
★★★★”Whimsical, low-budget British comedies can be a recipe for irritation — but this is perfectly judged.
The wordplay is fun. What you also don’t anticipate is how poignant it all gets — a melancholy farce with an oddly pure soul.” The Financial Times
★★★★ “funny, melancholy yarn of a folk duo reunited by oddball superfan. Tim Key bring his trademark pleasant awkwardness to the island-owner who pays Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan to come and play for him” The Guardian

LIVE COMEDY: Box of Frogs
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | SpArC Theatre
LIVE IMPROV COMEDY
High-octane improvised comedy nonsense, based on your suggestions from this award winning group . Expect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes !
Box of Frogs is Birmingham’s premier improvised comedy group, making up sketches, scenes and songs based entirely on suggestions from the audience!
After a whole summer run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival they are back in the Midlands !
★★★★★ “A Box of Stars here” Derek Awards
★★★★★ “Hilariously funny” Moreish TV
14 + but it is improvised so content varies

NTLIVE: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (12A)
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | SpArC Theatre
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw
Directed by Dominic Cooke
★★★★ Radio Time ★★★★ WhatsOnStage ★★★★ London Theatre
“Imelda Staunton is magnificent” Independent
“An extraordinary tour de force” WhatsOnStage
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life
daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in
Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old
patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic
Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions
and progress.
“Imelda Staunton in formidable form”Guardian
“Startlingly fresh” Time Out
“Carter gleams with candour and intelligence” Observer
“Imelda Staunton and real-life daughter Bessie Carter are both forces to be reckoned with”Radio Times

D&D - Create and Paint Your Own Hero
2025-10-31 13:00 - 16:00 | SpArC Theatre
Dungeons & Dragons – Paint you own Mini Figure & Create a Character profile
Create your D&D heroes’ character sheet and paint your chosen mini figure, under the instruction of experienced D&D Gamemaster Once complete you can take them home and be ready for your next adventure
This special session will be led by an experienced Dungeon Master where you will learn the delicate techniques to paint your own D&D Mini figure to keep. Then The Dungeon master will help you to create a character profile for your figure .
by Mimic Merch
(Age 9 + Under 11 should be accompanied by a willing helper)
Only £4 per session
Part of our Commission for This is Shropshire

LIVE THEATRE: Grandad Anansi
2025-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 | SpArC Theatre
An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go.
“A colourful, amazing production” The Guardian

Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that nothing can break. Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland?

★★★★”Storytelling, and its extraordinary power, is at the centre of the piece” Sardines
Join our intrepid characters in this humorous and heartfelt intergenerational adventure, as they step into the unexpected. With evocative live music, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go.
Written by award-winning children’s author Elayne Ogbeta, Grandad Anansi is a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production: an exciting collaboration by the UK’s leading small-scale young people’s venue and touring company and Manchester’s award-winning venue for children and families.
“Half Moon are creating important, beautiful and powerful work for young people” Children’s Theatre Reviews
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LIVE MUSIC : No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | SpArC Theatre
Link for booking is direct with the orchestra.
JOIN US FOR A DELIGHTFUL EVENING WITH CAKE !!
Any misgivings about this particular instrument (particularly played en masse) were well and truly banished. We were treated to an amazing range of tunes played with great skill and enthusiasm by the No 1. Ladies Accordion Orchestra, comprised of no less than 15 accordions and one drum kit. The accordions are arranged in sections, each taking different parts to produce a seamless combination of interesting melodies and harmonies. During the second half, the introduction of a basso accordion added an outstandingly beautiful resonance and depth to the overall sound.
In a wide-ranging repertoire, pure joy was to be had from the group’s accomplished rendition of the fabulous Astor Piazzolla’s ‘Liber Tango’, played with great style and energy. Other musical influences included jazz, blues and Eastern European music with one of my favourites, a Macedonian piece called ‘Jovano Jovanka’, hidden in the midst of a Jewish folk dance. Some familiar tunes, such as ‘Loch Lomond’ and ‘Scarborough Fair’, were interestingly arranged and well produced, and Robbie Burns’ ‘A Fond Kiss’ was set to music with heartrending effect. I also loved the ‘Beguine for Bert’, a melodic and gentle piece written and arranged by the orchestra’s leader, Jane Ward, which demonstrated well the accordion’s capability for subtle harmonies, crescendos and diminuendos.
The accordions (mostly 120 bass and with a wide range of reeds or ‘voices’) come from Italy, whilst their players are from all over the UK. They meet approximately six times a year to engage in intense weekends of music making and rehearsal (apparently interspersed with much jollity and fine dining) in order to put on performances such as this one.
By the end of the evening, the audience had been treated to a unique and detailed tour of the accordion, with all its quirks and intricacies, through both the music and some informative banter between numbers. Those of us who have one languishing in a cupboard somewhere should retrieve it, dust it down and start playing again, preferably with as many other accordions as possible!

The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 | SpArC Theatre
Screening Via Satellite
Escape to the countryside with Frederick Ashton’s ballet about a capricious girl who hopes to marry her love. Brimming with humour and choreographic invention, La Fille mal gardée is the perfect ballet for all the family.
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans.
65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.

LIVE MUSIC : WILL BARNES QUARTET - OUTSIDE THE LIGHT TOUR
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | SpArC Theatre
★★★★ “Springy deftness… Cool precision… Serious chops…” Andy Cowan, Mojo
“Playfulness and invention throughout” Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3
Fresh off the success of their debut, Outside the Light—a powerful new set of original jazz. Inspired by the wild beauty of Mid Wales, their sound is sharp, lyrical, and rhythmically bold. With deep musical connection and refined touch, the quartet invites you into a world where emotion and improvisation flow as one.
Following the critical acclaim of their debut album Source of the Severn, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with Outside the Light—a bold and expressive new chapter in their artistic journey. This second album deepens the group’s exploration of the interplay between jazz improvisation and the evocative landscapes of Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches. Through a collection of original compositions, the album weaves lyrical beauty with intricate rhythmic interplay.
Adults £15 Under 18 £5
Group Ticket 4 adults available £50

Afternoon Film: The Last Journey (PG)
2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:30 | SpArC Theatre
7.8 IMDB
An emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message, The Last Journey is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into reengaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France.
In Swedish with Subtitles
Tickets £4 Carers FREE
Supported by Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home and Hospital.
Tea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available

LIVE MUSIC : Širom
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | SpArC Theatre
“Širom fashion maximalist avant-garde soundscapes from antique acoustic instruments like the balafon and hurdy gurdy. Their artfully rootless roots music makes an impassioned statement both aesthetically and, more opaquely, politically too.” — Uncut
The Slovenian avant-folk trio Širom are back with a sonically and thematically expansive 5th album; a thrilling follow-up to their widely praised 2022 release The Liquified Throne of Simplicity. Navigating almost two dozen instruments (some of which they’ve handcrafted), and hypnotic compositions that often exceed ten minutes in length, Ana Kravanja, Iztok Koren and Samo Kutin court patient, deep-dive listeners via intricately woven atmospheres, rhythms and sonics.
In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is arguably the sharpest evocation yet of the group’s highly collective music process, enveloping rustic melodic folklore, outernational textures, non-linear song structures and dissonance, and a buzzing ambiance that can at times feel like an ecstatic ritual.
Few experimental ensembles from the last decade have created an ouevre as singular and unmistakable as that of this far-sighted trio from the disparate landscapes of Slovenia. Širom truly sound like no one else.
Ana Kravanja: violin, viola, ribab, qeychak, balafon, frame drum, chimes, various objects, percussion, fipple flute, voice
Iztok Koren: banjo, three-string banjo, gembri, morin khuur, balafon, percussion
Samo Kutin: hurdy gurdy, bass harp, harmonium, lyres, frame drum, tampura brač, brač, lute, chimes, balafon, acoustic resonator, various objects, voice

Adults £15 Under 18 £5
Group Ticket 4 adults available £50

NTLIVE: The Fifth Step (15)
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 | SpArC Theatre
The Fifth Step
by David Ireland
Directed by Finn den Hertog

★★★★★ ‘Raw, excruciating and alarmingly funny’ Daily Mail

★★★★ ‘Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman are superb’ Financial Times

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | SpArC Theatre
SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
Fun packed evening for all in aid of our beloved SpArC. Lucky Squares, Raffle, Great Prizes- Refreshments. £12 for 10 games, 6 cards per game.
No Booking- pay on the day
Cash & Card accepted.
Doors 7pm Eyes Down 8pm

LIVE THEATRE: PENGUINS
2025-12-01 11:30 - 12:15 | SpArC Theatre
Tickets for the 11.30am performance

PENGUINS- JAM JAR THEATRE
A brand new sensory show for children, co-created with young imaginations, and housed within a giant inflatable igloo. Little ones will discover the world of penguins and learn about their changing home in this joyful festive treat .

Noah loves penguins (almost as much as he loves David Attenborough) but something strange has happened to their home… and he needs your help to find out why! Jump under the bed covers and with a sprinkle of imagination whoosh off to Antarctica inside an inflatable Igloo.

Get ready for snowball fights silly hats and maybe even a cheeky seal or two as we waddle off on a frosty adventure to meet the penguins and discover what’s happening to their icy world.
A fun, festive and interactive show for Little Explorers age 3 to 6- Join Noah on an exciting adventure with playful story telling, interactive fun and plenty of giggles -bring your biggest imagination and your warmest socks.

About Penguins is an innovative production designed to tour rural areas, within a pop-up igloo! Conceived through direct collaboration with young people, the show is inspired by their insightful, optimistic responses to the pressing issue of climate change and explores current efforts and actionable steps to mitigate its effects.
Max of 30 People per show as it is inside an inflatable Igloo!

BUILD A BAND JAM
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Unnamed Venue
Youth Jam session, come and play some music with other people-
We will have Drums, PA, a couple of guitar Amps and guitars- you are welcome to bring your own instrument.
You can watch , join in if you want
Led by local musician and engineer Dunk Burns .
For young people who are interested in playing music with other people

We want to see who is out there and what they are interested in doing and if there is anything we can do to help- cause its not easy!

Church Barn Bishop’s Castle 6.30pm

1.5-2hrs but depends how many we end up with I guess.
FREE
Just Turn up
Age 11 +

The Roses (15)
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | SpArC Theatre
Dark comedy – Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo’s career nosedives and Ivy’s own ambitions take off.
” Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch unite for a marriage most foul. Two British national treasures play an increasingly unhappy couple who descend into slapstick loathing.” The FT
6.8 IMDB
Based on the 1989 film The war of the Roses

The Royal Ballet : The Nutcracker
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:30 | SpArC Theatre
Screening Via Satellite
Journey into the magical kingdom and Light up your Christmas with Peter Wright’s enchanting production for all the family
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer is on a quest to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker doll by the wicked Queen of the Mice; the only way to break the spell is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes to Drosselmeyer in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at the Stahlbaum’s Christmas party. With a swish of Drosselmeyer’s cape and a little bit of magic, a cosy festive gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Adults £15 Under 18 £5 Family £40

Afternoon Film: Four Letters of Love ( 12A)
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:50 | SpArC Theatre
6.1 IMDB
Based on Niall Williams’ best-selling novel. Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne.
Tickets £4 Carers FREE
Supported by Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home and Hospital.
Tea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available

D&D Easter One Shot Game
2025-12-22 14:00 - 17:00 | SpArC Theatre
Enter the World of Dungeons and Dragons
Join Us for a special Easter game session!
Suitable for all levels
“Always wanted to play D&D but didn’t know how to begin? This “Learn while you Play” will focus on the three traditional “pillars” of RPGs: combat, exploration, and social interaction/roleplaying.
Official D&D Dungeon Master’s (DM) will be your teachers and guides
There will be pre-generated characters and the DM will work with the players to understand the character sheets for the adventure. For example, explain what a fearless fighter, a sneaky Rouge or even a highborn wizard can bring to the table . The DM will walk through combat and skill checks to provide the best experience for the game.”
Participants must be Age 11 +

FILM: Downton Abbey- The Grand Finale (PG)
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | SpArC Theatre
7.4 IMDB
We know you love Downton so we are screening it twice – This is the page for the evening screening Thursday 15th January 7pm
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.
In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble

The Royal Opera: La Traviata (Verdi)
2026-01-18 14:00 - 18:00 | SpArC Theatre
Screening via Satellite
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.
As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.

Afternoon Film: Downton Abbey- The Grande Finale (PG)
2026-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | SpArC Theatre
7.4 IMDB
We know you love Downton so we are screening it twice – This is the page for the afternoon screening Tuesday 20th January .
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.
In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble.
Tickets £4 Carers FREE
Supported by Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community, Care Home and Hospital.
Tea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /Local Dial- a -Ride Free Bus available 01588 638 350
