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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: Inter Alia (15)
DESCRIPTION:Inter Alia\na new play by Suzie Miller \nOscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl\, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. \nJessica 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? \nWriter Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie\, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. \nSuitability: \nPlease note: Recommended for ages 14+ \nThis production contains references to sensitive subject matter including to sex\, violence\, rape and other criminal activity.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-inter-alia-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T154500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film : Oceans With David Attenborough (PG)
DESCRIPTION:Stunning\, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen\, … \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-oceans-with-david-attenborough-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T210000
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Salt Path (12A)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter 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. \nTHE 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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 \n\n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-salt-path-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250728T160349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T131017Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: Gobbess
DESCRIPTION:A mesmerising one-creature spectacle that defies the ordinary. \n‘Hilarious\, wholesome\, powerful’ \n‘A mic drop on women’s experiences in a patriarchal world\, a call to action’ \n‘We laughed\,we cried\, I was covered in goosebumps the entire show. Such a raw\, beautiful\, poetic masterpiece.’ \nPrepare 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. \nVisually 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. \nGobbess 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. \nAges 12+ \nAudience Quotes: \n“charismatic\, beautiful and bewildering journey” \n“Inspirational\, interesting\, intriguing\, important” \n“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.”
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-gobbess/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250718T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T144329Z
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SUMMARY:ROYAL OPERA & BALLET : TOSCA (Puccini)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires\, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain:\nsleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? \nA 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.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/royal-opera-ballet-tosca-puccini/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Marching Band (15)
DESCRIPTION:7.4 IMDB \nWhen 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
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-marching-band-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250911T111510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T111957Z
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SUMMARY:FILM: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
DESCRIPTION:7.8 IMDB \nOn 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. \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-how-to-train-your-dragon-pg/
LOCATION:Sparc Theatre\, Bishop's Castle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T204000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T094006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T085810Z
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SUMMARY:The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)
DESCRIPTION:7.4 IMDB \nBritish 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 \n★★★★ Empire \n“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 \n★★★★”Whimsical\, low-budget British comedies can be a recipe for irritation — but this is perfectly judged.\nThe 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 \n★★★★ “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
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-ballad-of-wallis-island-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T100056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T130902Z
UID:5926-1760815800-1760823000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE COMEDY: Box of Frogs
DESCRIPTION:LIVE IMPROV COMEDY\nHigh-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 ! \nBox of Frogs is Birmingham’s premier improvised comedy group\, making up sketches\, scenes and songs based entirely on suggestions from the audience!\nAfter a whole summer run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival they are back in the Midlands ! \n★★★★★ “A Box of Stars here” Derek Awards \n★★★★★ “Hilariously funny” Moreish TV \n14 + but it is improvised so content varies
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-comedy-box-of-frogs/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250718T133225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T131130Z
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (12A)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nMrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw \nDirected by Dominic Cooke \n★★★★ Radio Time       ★★★★ WhatsOnStage         ★★★★ London Theatre \n“Imelda Staunton is magnificent” Independent\n“An extraordinary tour de force”  WhatsOnStage \nFive-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life\ndaughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time\, playing mother and daughter in\nBernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.\nVivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother\, however\, is a product of that old\npatriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?\nFilmed live from the West End\, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic\nCooke (Follies\, Good)\, exploring the clash between morality and independence\, traditions\nand progress. \n“Imelda Staunton in formidable form”Guardian \n“Startlingly fresh” Time Out \n“Carter gleams with candour and intelligence” Observer \n“Imelda Staunton and real-life daughter Bessie Carter are both forces to be reckoned with”Radio Times
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-mrs-warrens-profession/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250909T160135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T113918Z
UID:5983-1761915600-1761926400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:D&D - Create and Paint Your Own Hero
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDungeons & Dragons – Paint you own Mini Figure & Create a Character profile  \nCreate 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 \nThis 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 . \nby Mimic Merch \n(Age 9 + Under 11 should be accompanied by a willing helper) \nOnly £4 per session \nPart of our Commission for This is Shropshire \n \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/dd-create-and-paint-your-hero-by-mimic-merch/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T102125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T102828Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: Grandad Anansi
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nAn uplifting tale of love\, courage and letting go. \n“A colourful\, amazing production” The Guardian\n\nAbi 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? \n   \n★★★★”Storytelling\, and its extraordinary power\, is at the centre of the piece” Sardines\nJoin 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. \nWritten 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. \n“Half Moon are creating important\, beautiful and powerful work for young people” Children’s Theatre Reviews\n.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-grandad-anansi/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T105205Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC : No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLink for booking is direct with the orchestra. \nJOIN US FOR A DELIGHTFUL EVENING WITH CAKE !! \nAny 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. \nIn 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. \nThe 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. \nBy 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!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-no-1-ladies-accordion-orchestra/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée
DESCRIPTION:Screening Via Satellite \nEscape 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. \nLise\, 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.\n65 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.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-la-fille-mal-gardee/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T111746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T093129Z
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC : WILL BARNES QUARTET - OUTSIDE THE LIGHT TOUR
DESCRIPTION:★★★★ “Springy deftness… Cool precision… Serious chops…” Andy Cowan\, Mojo \n“Playfulness and invention throughout” Soweto Kinch\, BBC Radio 3 \nFresh 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. \nFollowing 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. \nAdults £15 Under 18 £5 \nGroup Ticket 4 adults available £50
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-will-barnes-quartet-outside-the-light-tour/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T112633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T161147Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: The Last Journey (PG)
DESCRIPTION:7.8 IMDB \nAn 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. \nIn Swedish with Subtitles \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-last-journey-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250728T162104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T093019Z
UID:5911-1763667000-1763674200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC : Širom
DESCRIPTION:“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  \nThe 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. \nIn 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.   \nFew 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.  \nAna Kravanja: violin\, viola\, ribab\, qeychak\, balafon\, frame drum\, chimes\, various objects\, percussion\, fipple flute\, voice \nIztok Koren: banjo\, three-string banjo\, gembri\, morin khuur\, balafon\, percussion \nSamo Kutin: hurdy gurdy\, bass harp\, harmonium\, lyres\, frame drum\, tampura brač\, brač\, lute\, chimes\, balafon\, acoustic resonator\, various objects\, voice \n  \nAdults £15 Under 18 £5 \nGroup Ticket 4 adults available £50
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-sirom-2/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T114023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T114105Z
UID:5954-1764270000-1764275400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:NTLIVE: The Fifth Step (15)
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Step\nby David Ireland \nDirected by Finn den Hertog \n\n★★★★★ ‘Raw\, excruciating and alarmingly funny’ Daily Mail \n\n\n\n★★★★ ‘Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman are superb’ Financial Times \n\n\nOlivier 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. \nAfter 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. \nFinn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-the-fifth-step-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T150307Z
UID:5964-1764356400-1764367200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
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:20251201T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T092312Z
UID:5960-1764588600-1764591300@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: PENGUINS
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the 11.30am  performance \n \nPENGUINS- JAM JAR THEATRE \nA 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 . \n  \nNoah 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. \n  \nGet 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. \nA 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. \n  \nAbout 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. \nMax of 30 People per show as it is inside an inflatable Igloo! \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-penguins/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251118T103853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T103853Z
UID:6041-1764700200-1764705600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:BUILD A BAND JAM
DESCRIPTION:  \nYouth Jam session\,  come and play some music  with other people- \nWe will have Drums\, PA\,  a couple of guitar Amps and guitars- you are welcome to bring your own instrument. \nYou can watch \, join in if you want \nLed by local musician and engineer Dunk Burns . \nFor  young people who are interested in playing music with other people\n\nWe 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!\n\nChurch Barn Bishop’s Castle 6.30pm\n\n1.5-2hrs but depends how many we end up with I guess.\nFREE\nJust Turn up\nAge 11 +
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/build-a-band-jam/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue
CATEGORIES:Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251106T095232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T110149Z
UID:6016-1764874800-1764882000@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Roses (15)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n” 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 \n6.8 IMDB \nBased on the 1989 film The war of the Roses
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-roses-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T151033Z
UID:5967-1765720800-1765729800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet : The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Screening Via Satellite \nJourney into the magical kingdom and Light up your Christmas with Peter Wright’s enchanting production for all the family \nThe 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. \nAdults £15 Under 18 £5 Family £40
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:20251216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T155000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20250811T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T142239Z
UID:5957-1765893600-1765900200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Four Letters of Love ( 12A)
DESCRIPTION:6.1 IMDB \nBased 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. \nStarring Pierce Brosnan\, Helena Bonham Carter\,  Gabriel Byrne. \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-four-letters-of-love-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251110T123635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T125303Z
UID:6026-1768503600-1768510800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:FILM: Downton Abbey- The Grand Finale (PG)
DESCRIPTION:7.4 IMDB \nWe know you love Downton so we are screening it twice – This is the page for the evening  screening Thursday 15th January 7pm \nThe cinematic return of the global phenomenon\, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. \nIn 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 \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-downton-abbey-the-grand-finale-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251110T120242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T120242Z
UID:6020-1768744800-1768759200@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Opera: La Traviata (Verdi)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nScreening via Satellite \nAt 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. \nAs 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.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-opera-la-traviata-verdi/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Opera,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251110T125007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T125205Z
UID:6029-1768917600-1768924800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Downton Abbey- The Grande Finale (PG)
DESCRIPTION:7.4 IMDB \nWe know you love Downton so we are screening it twice – This is the page for the afternoon screening Tuesday 20th January . \nThe cinematic return of the global phenomenon\, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. \nIn 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. \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /Local Dial- a -Ride  Free Bus available 01588 638 350
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-downton-abbey-the-grande-finale-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251110T122028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T122129Z
UID:6023-1769108400-1769117400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:NT Live: Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:Hamlet  \nby William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hastie \nOlivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless\, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. \nTrapped between duty and doubt\, surrounded by power and privilege\, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. \nNational Theatre Deputy Artistic Director\, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge\, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp\, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/nt-live-hamlet/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251215T103723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T101409Z
UID:6051-1771009200-1771077600@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:Castle Players Present: Robin Hood and the Great Creme Egg Heist
DESCRIPTION:Friday Evening \n \nSaturday Matinee \n \nSaturday Evening \n \nRobin Hood and the great creme egg heist \n SpArC Theatre 13th Feb evening 7pm \, 14th Feb matinee 2pm and evening 7pm  \n That folk legend and all-round superstar Robin Hood and his merry men (and cats) roam the leafy glades of Sherwood forest\, seeking opportunities to rob the rich and give cash and jewels to the poor. Hood’s nemesis\, the evil Sheriff of Nottingham is keen to get all that stolen money back to fund his ridiculous lifestyle. \nAlong comes a magic chicken that lays crème eggs by the hundred (except during thunderstorms when the frightened chicken has been known to lay a Curly Wurly or two). The chicken’s magic dance causes havoc with all that hear so cover your ears! \n  \nAdd to the mix a very suspect Dame Edna lookalike\, the marvellous maid Marion and her cleaner and confidante Nun Tucket\, and you’ve got yourself a panto! 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/castle-players-present-robin-hood-and-the-great-creme-egg-heist/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143407
CREATED:20251215T114304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T114304Z
UID:6070-1771164000-1771174800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works \nScreening Via Satellite \nVirginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened\, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway\, Orlando\, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet\, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit. \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-woolf-works/
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music
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