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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:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-ballad-of-wallis-island-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Music
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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:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-comedy-box-of-frogs/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,FREE STUDENT TICKET OFFER,Theatre
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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:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-last-journey-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T210000
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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:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-roses-15/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T120000
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SUMMARY:Short Animated Films & Crafty Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring is Here! \njoin us for a a selection of short animations  then stay  for a spring crafty making session  with Liz and team at SpArC theatre \nAll materials and ideas provided with plenty of freedom to be creative ! \n£3.50 per child or £6 for 2 children. \nAccompanying Adults FREE but please book a place so we know for seating and we would be grateful of a donation on the day if you want to make things too. \nAll ages welcome. Under 7’s must be accompanied. \n10 am -10.10- Arrive \n10.10-10.40- Watch Animation on the big SpArC Cinema Screen \n10.40 -12 Noon  – Making Workshop-  – All materials provided \nThis work shop is a collaboration with FLICKS IN THE STICKS
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-wrong-trousers-film-making-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community,Film,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T164000
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SUMMARY:FAMILY FILM: GROW (PG)
DESCRIPTION:An exuberant comedy tale full of giant pumpkins\, madcap characters\, and a little girl who just might be a pumpkin-growing savant. \nWe will also have The Seed Bank\, Plant sale and Bishop’s Castle Going Wild to encourage and help us with our own growing ! \nGrow is a tale of pumpkins\, sabotage\, and unlikely family bonds. A no-nonsense farmer living in the self-proclaimed ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’\, takes in her estranged niece Charlie. Charlie decides to enter the local pumpkin growing competition where she and the other pumpkin growers face fierce competition\, sabotage and a genetically engineered rival. As she nurtures her pumpkin ‘Peter’ and watches him grow\, so does her bond with the townsfolk\, farm and her new way of life. \nStarring Golda Rosheuvel\, Nick Frost\, Jeremy Swift \nGrow | Official Trailer | Starring Nick Frost & Golda Rosheuvel
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/family-film-grow-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T213000
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SUMMARY:NTLIVE: The Playboy of the Western World
DESCRIPTION:The Playboy of the Western World \nby John Millington Synge \nDirected by Caitríona McLaughlin \nNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. \nPegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned\, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts\, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… \n‘A sumptuous production\, rich in detail\, craft and spectacle’ Guardian\n‘Two of Ireland’s best-loved comic actors go head-to-head’ Independent \n‘A twisty treat’ The i\n‘Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney reunite for an Irish classic’ Broadway World \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets. \nThe Playboy of the Western World | Official Trailer | National Theatre
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/ntlive-the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T123000
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SUMMARY:LIVE FAMILY SHOW : So Unfair
DESCRIPTION:Unfair! \nWelcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day. \nHow can we make things more fair? And what could go wrong if we don’t? \nHelp Daniel Bye change the world\, in an unexpectedly ridiculous adventure involving engineering challenges\, bad dad jokes\, and an extraordinary quantity of molten chocolate. \nPraise for previous shows by the same team: \n“Riveting\, funny and thoughtful” The Guardian “really great children’s theatre” Exeunt \nA brand new show for 7-10 year olds and their grown-ups. Created by Daniel Bye\, Sarah Punshon\, Toni-Dee Paul\, and Matt Powell Featuring engineers from across the UK Zooming in to help you save the day.
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-family-show-so-unfair/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000
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SUMMARY:AFTERNOON FILM :The Hundred Foot Journey (PG) ( Title change from Tea with Mussolini)
DESCRIPTION:This is change of title to the advertised Tea with Mussolini as unfortunately this is no longer available to screen. \nWe hope you will enjoy this film instead also chosen by The Friends of Bishop’s Castle Library. \n7.3 IMDB\nDrifting through Europe after fleeing political violence in India that killed the family restaurant business and their mother\, the Kadams arrive in France. Once there\, a chance auto accident and the kindness of a young woman\, Marguerite\, in the village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val inspires Papa Kadam to set up a Indian restaurant there. Unfortunately\, this puts the Kadams in direct competition with the snobbish Madame Mallory’s acclaimed haute cuisine establishment across the street where Marguerite also works as a sous-chef\, resulting in an escalating rivalry that threatens to go too far.\nThe Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) – Helen Mirren Movie HD \n\nStarring \nHelen Mirren\, Om Puri\, Manish Dayal
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-the-hundred-foot-journey-pg-title-change-from-tea-with-mussolini/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T154500
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Kangaroo (PG)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n6.5IMDB \nHeart-warming family comedy about ex TV personality\, Chris Masterman\, who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There\, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community – an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both. \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 \nKANGAROO | Official Trailer | STUDIOCANAL
URL:https://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-kangaroo-pg/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film
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