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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE : Seven Tears of the Selkie
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale soon \nAll over the Celtic world folk stories about Selkies are told and their power and mystery continue to intrigue us. This fun and interactive show transports audiences into the world of the Selkie where seals shed their skins in order to join our human world and where anything is possible… \nPresented by internationally renowned The Fetch Theatre Company\, Seven Tears of the Selkie is a  new stunning visual performance told without words\, featuring beautiful and mesmerising bunraku puppetry\, original music and an ingenious transforming set. \nJoin us and enter a magical world where stories can unleash your own imagination. \nIt will enchant audiences of all ages. \n2 show 10.30am and 1.30pm \nClip of the Fetch theatre’s new show coming this autumn 2026 called The Seven Tears Of The Selkie!
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-seven-tears-of-the-selkie/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260806T022506
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SUMMARY:Polar Journeys -A Talk by Ben Osborne
DESCRIPTION:Polar Journeys A talk by Ben Osborne \nBen Osborne’s new talk\, “Polar Journeys”\, will take you to the ends of the earth with images and stories from his extensive travels in the polar regions. \nIn the Arctic\, we’ll head to Greenland where we travel with huskies\, camp on glacial moraines and visit some of the most remote human settlements on the planet. We’ll also visit Svalbard which\, at nearly 80 degrees north\, is the most northerly inhabited land. This archipelago of islands features dramatic vistas of glaciers and high mountains. Whales and polar bears are highlights of the stunning wildlife. \nThe second half of the talk is centred on the south polar regions and will include the island oasis of South Georgia with its vast penguin and seal colonies. We also visit the Antarctic Peninsula\, one of the most scenic regions in Antarctica. \nBen has made numerous journeys to both the Arctic and the Antarctic working for National Geographic\, the BBC and the British Antarctic Survey. He works as a Polar Guide on small expedition ships.  His images have featured in numerous magazines and books; and in 2007 he was the overall winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. \nThis talk will be a visual treat and a rare glimpse into some of the least accessible places on earth. \nProfits from this event will go to the Bishop’s Castle and District Land Trust and  SpArC Trust -Theatre Upgrade . \nWe will also have a Raffle  and a Licenced Bar.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/polar-journeys-a-talk-by-ben-osborne/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Film,TALK
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T155000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: The Little Stranger (12A)
DESCRIPTION:After a doctor is called to visit a crumbling manor\, strange things begin to occur. \n★★★★”Based on the novel by Sarah Waters\, this is a story about class\, envy and self-loathing.” The Independent \n\n\n★★★★ “Ruth Wilson shines in mournful ghost story. Death and decline haunt postwar Britain as Sarah Waters’ novel is brought to deliciously sinister life by Lenny Abrahamson.” The Guardian  \nDirected by Lenny Abrahamson and adapted from Sarah Waters’ novel by Lucinda Coxon\, The Little Stranger is set in post-war 1948 England. The story follows Dr. Faraday (Domhnall Gleeson)\, a country doctor who returns to Hundreds Hall\, a once-grand estate where his mother worked as a maid. The Ayres family—matriarch Mrs. Ayres (Charlotte Rampling)\, her son Roderick (Will Poulter)\, and daughter Caroline (Ruth Wilson)—inhabit the decaying mansion\, which seems haunted by an ambiguous\, sinister presence. \nTHE LITTLE STRANGER – Official Trailer [HD] – In Theaters August 31\n\n\n\nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea and biscuits £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-little-stranger-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T204000
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SUMMARY:FILM: The Christophers (15)
DESCRIPTION:The estranged children of a once-famous artist hire a forger to complete his unfinished works so they can be “discovered” and sold after his death. \n\n\n★★★★★”Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the yearSteven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon provide a vision of haughty Englishness up there with Gosford Park and Phantom Thread.” The Guardian\n★★★★ “Ian McKellen’s best performance since Gandalf . The veteran actor plays a cruel\, bitter painter who torments his children (played by James Corden and Jessica Gunning) and tangles with a young art restorer (Michaela Coel).” The Independent\n6.8IMDB \n\n\n\nTHE CHRISTOPHERS – Official Trailer – In Select Theaters April 10 \nStarring Ian McKellen\, Michaela Coel\, Jessica Gunning  Director:Steven Soderbergh
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/film-the-christophers-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T213000
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: The Handover
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n★★★★★”defying the laws of physics and floating skywards” – Songlines Magazine \n‘one of the best Sublime Frequencies releases I’ve heard” – Dave Segal \n”deeply thrilling and transformative” – Magnet Magazine \nThe Handover is as much a ritual as it is an ensemble. The trio\, consisting of Aly Eissa (oud\, Egypt)\, Ayman Asfour (violin\, Egypt)\, and Jonas Cambien (vintage organ/synth\, Belgium/Norway)\, is blessed with a near-telepathic musical sensitivity that renders each live performance a singular\, nuanced experience\, grooving deeply despite the absence of percussion. \nInspired by the hypnotic\, trance-inducing music of Egypt’s Nile Delta\, fueled by kraut-like riffs and the intensity of ’60s avant-garde jazz\, and channelled through roguish improvisation\, The Handover’s sound is veritable psychedelia. It is at once futuristic and primordial\, yet\, with the utter urgency of its testament\, it demands lucidity. \nOne long musical voyage that swells and builds without break; three musicians shaping an acoustic world with only their instruments. A set composition that invites space for play\, shifting slightly each time with the improvisational nuances of the musicians. This is what one can expect from a Handover show.  \nSince its beginnings\, The Handover has gained a strong live reputation with performances at Rewire Festival in The Hague\, Counterflows Festival in Glasgow\, BRDCST Festival in Brussels\, Jazzfest Berlin\, Copenhagen Jazz Festival\, Motvind Festival\, Oslo World Festival\, and clubs across Europe\, the UK\, and Egypt. In 2025\, The Handover was selected for an official showcase at WOMEX. Their self-titled debut (2025) was released on Sublime Frequencies to critical acclaim. A sophomore album\, New Old Medicine/منه فيه\, is set for a 2026 release\, continuing The Handover’s collusion with Sublime Frequencies. Like its predecessor\, this album cements the trio’s sound as something exceptionally rare\, yet undeniably rooted. \n\n”ferocious and forceful” – the Wire \n”A masterful\, timeless recording.” – Ley Lines\n \nWATCH ON YOUTUBE The Handover – Live in Alexandria \n50 best albums of 2024 in El Pais \n20 best folk albums of 2024 in Treblezine \nBest Albums 2024 | Kalporz Awards \n2024 Rewind: Contributors’ Charts – The Wire \nBest Of 2024: Jazz/Improv – Magnet Magazine \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-handover/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T213000
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SUMMARY:LIVE THEATRE: The Nags Head
DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO THE NAG’S HEAD. THE SPOOKIEST PUB IN SHIRESHIRE. \n A dark comedy play set in Shropshire Spooky thrills and laughs \n“Laugh-out loud” WhatsOnStage – \n★★★★ Adventures In Theatreland -“Very\, very funny” \n★★★★London Pub Theatres- “Perfect balance between the funny and the macabre” \nDo you believe in ghost stories? Do you want to hear tales that will chill you to the bone… that will make you wish you brought a spare set of pants? \nAfter the death of their father\, three estranged siblings return home for the funeral. Burdened with their dad’s failing pub and a weird painting\, they must decide whether to work together to save The Nag’s Head or succumb to their inner demons. \nFeaturing original music from folk band Good Habits\, and real paranormal accounts\, this production is an ode to rural England and the independent pub. \nWith support from the Arts Council England\, Shropshire Museum and the Norwich Theatre\, Make It Beautiful Theatre Company premiered their dark comedy play\, \nThey enjoyed a SOLD OUT run at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury ! \nIf you really fancy having a scary pint with us then be sure to call up for returns. You never know… \n“Enjoyable comic ghost story” The Stage – \n★★★★London Box Office –“Plenty of smiles to be had” \n★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions.- “Energetic and atmospheric new comedy” \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-theatre-the-nags-head/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet  MANON
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Ballet \nMANON \nVia Satellite \nIn the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris\, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld\, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted\, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet\, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting… \nManon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet\, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris\, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs. \nNatalia Osipova performs the Act II solo in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-manon/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Ballet,Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Midwinter Break (12A)
DESCRIPTION:A longtime couple haunted by secrets on a holiday in Amsterdam in Polly Findlay’s adaptation of Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel. \n\n\n★★★★★”Sad\, spiky and brilliantly acted portrait of rupture and rapture. Polly Findlay’s barnstorming drama about interpersonal and religious tumult in late middle age is a triumph\, swerving any sense of sentimentalism.” The Guardian \n\n\n “Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds in a Touching Wee Drama of Late-in-Life Marital Crisis. During an Amsterdam getaway\, a homespun Northern Irish couple discover that they know each other too well…and not well enough.” Variety \n\nStarring  Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds. \nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea and biscuits £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE\nMIDWINTER BREAK – Official Trailer [HD] – Only In Theaters February 20
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-midwinter-break-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T220000
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SUMMARY:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
DESCRIPTION:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo  \nFun packed evening for all   in aid of our beloved SpArC. Lucky Squares\, Raffle\, Great Prizes- Refreshments. £12 for 10 games\, 6 cards per game. \nNo Booking- pay on the day \nCash & Card accepted. \nDoors 7pm Eyes Down 8pm
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/sparc-christmas-prize-bingo-2/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The Royal Ballet : The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Screening Via Satellite \nPeter Wright’s classic production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score\, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs. This Season marks Peter Wright’s centenary. \nAt a cosy Christmas party\, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer\, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep\, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead\, she finds Drosselmeyer\, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops. \n  \nAdults £15 Under 18 £5 Family £30 \n170mins one Interval
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-royal-ballet-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Ballet,Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T160000
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Scrooge (U)
DESCRIPTION:★★★★ \nIMDB 7.5 \nJoin us for  a festive afternoon with a screening of the 1970 musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption\, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. \nFree Mince pie or Biscuit with any drink ! \nStarring  Albert Finney\, Alec Guinness\, Edith Evans \nSCROOGE | Official 50th Anniversary Trailer | Paramount Movies \n\n\n\nSupported by the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital.\nTea / Coffee and Biscuits  £1\,\nNo stairs\, tables  & chairs\,\nHearing loop\,\nFree Dial–a-ride bus service from Bishops Castle and Lydbury North please phone 01588 638350\nAll Tickets £4 Accompanying Carers FREE
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-scrooge-u/
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