The Spark Festival
Mon 8 - Sat 20 Feb 2021 - The Festival is over thank you for your support
13 Incredible days | 56 Live performances
19 Workshops | 7 Festival shows on demand
Over 6,000 young people and families
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The Spark Festival 2021 Programme
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Secret Stories
Stories from the heart of Belgrave, the golden mile of Leicester.
Beautiful and often funny stories told across continents and generations, pausing to catch up on the gossip with Nanni and Nanna (Grandma and Grandad).
Poetry Project 2021
120 Leicester children have been writing poems with festival poet John Berkavitch to express their thoughts and feelings.
Doorway to the Festival
Connecting with families through letterboxes, on doorsteps and live streamed zoom sessions. Turning homes into Festival sites.