Description
At Your School
The Spark Festival At Your School
Tuesday 20 to Friday 24 May 2024
World class music, dance and theatre curated especially for Leicester and Leicestershire schools. Learn more about the shows on offer this season below, then get in touch to have one of these fantastic productions visit your school.
What’s in store
We’re thrilled to announce the At Your School lineup for the 21st Spark Festival! This selection of exceptional shows is tailored for teachers and students, each carefully curated to celebrate diversity and promote unity.
Prepare to be transported by world-class South Asian music and Jazz melodies, skilfully fused with a 21st-century twist. Witness a captivating piece of physical theatre that offers children a unique insight into the world of those in care, fostering empathy and understanding. And don’t miss an inventive performance which contends with the urgent climate crisis.
Join us and embrace the power of the arts in bridging gaps and celebrating unity.
Super early bird discount
First 5 schools to book get 20% discount with shows from £2.60 a child
Early bird discount
15% discount for bookings made before Friday 19 January
Arun Ghosh presents
Indo-Jazz
Transport your students on a musical journey that transcends borders! Indo–Jazz blends the mesmerizing rhythms of South Asian music with the soulful notes of Jazz, infused with a modern 21st-century twist.
Through live performances children will discover the universal language of music while celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity.
Key information
Available
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One show
Two shows
The learning opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for pupils to experience live music. A joyful learning opportunity to enjoy, first hand, a combination of instruments demonstrating beat, rhythm and pitch.
With a wide repertoire to broaden musical horizons. Link this music to culture and traditions and encourage children to respond visually through making marks and personal expression.
Key themes:
- Beat
- Rhythm
- Listening
- Collaboration
- Languages
Mind The Gap presents
Birdie
Birdie is an enchanting show featuring professional actors with learning disabilities. It seamlessly blends intricate choreography and original music to tell a powerful story about climate change.
Homie meets Birdie, who is struggling to navigate a world filled with plastics. With Homie’s help, Birdie embarks on a journey toward freedom and hope, serving as role models for positive action.
Fun and poignant, Birdie is a show with beautiful design that promotes the fight to live more sustainably.
Key information
Available
Length
Capacity
Performance space
Set Up
One show
Two shows
The learning opportunity
Birdie addresses climate change awareness, empowerment, inclusivity, friendship, and environmental responsibility in line with the PSHE and citizenship curriculum.
It promotes collaboration, instils hope, and encourages students to champion a sustainable world. With a focus on inclusivity, ‘Birdie’ engages students and fosters vital discussions about our collective responsibility to the planet.
Key themes:
- Environmental responsibility
- Empowerment
- Inclusion
- Hope
- Optimism
Tangled Feet and Rowan Tree presents
Belongings
We are all trying to work out our story. Who are we? How are we shaped? Where do we fit in?
Cleo arrives into a new home, unsure of what the future holds. She meets the playful Bertie, who brings her out of her shell, and Leila, who she has more in common with than she first thought.
Nominated for two Off West End Awards, Belongings is a show that shines a light on children in the care system or those growing up in insecure housing and home lives.
Key information
Available
Length
Capacity
Performance space
Set Up
Two shows
The learning opportunity
This powerful show provides a unique opportunity for students to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care.
A fantastic tool to facilitate open discussions Belongings supports PSHE and citizenship work in school this story explores the importance of resilience, compassion, and celebrates difference.
Key themes:
- Well-being
- Mental health
- PSHE
- Inclusivity
- Belonging
- Community
Enhanced learning resources
We provide free learning resource packs to enhance your classroom learning and support cross–curricular links to ensure you get the most out of each performance.
About school bookings
Getting ready
When you book a show with us, we ask you to check that your hall is big enough and that you can accommodate the performances around your lunchtime set-up. We make all contract arrangements with the artists/companies and arrange their travel and accommodation ahead of time. We’ll then introduce you so that you can make final arrangements for their arrival.
On the day
On the day, it is helpful if you can allocate someone to look after the company, organise the seating of the children and perhaps offer a cup of tea! A representative from The Spark Arts for Children may also attend and get some feedback from the children and teachers. Please note that performances must be supervised by school staff at all times.
