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Aakash Odedra to premier all new show for children at Leicester’s Spark Festival ahead of UK tour
Posted: Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:22
Aakash Odedra BEM, recognised as one of the most talented British South Asian choreographers and dancers, will premier his newest show in his hometown of Leicester as part of The Spark Festival.
Little Murmur is Odedra's latest work, aimed at children ages 7+ and based on the true story of his own struggle with letters and words after his diagnosis with dyslexia at a young age. Read More »
The best children’s arts festival in the world
Posted: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:40
Leicester is the home to so many extraordinary things. A Pork Pie library, world renowned sports teams and food, stunning countryside, a multi-cultured city, medical breakthroughs - the list goes on. Leicester is far from ordinary. In most areas you will find out something extraordinary. The Spark Festival will take place in Leicester from 7-13 February 2022, live and online for seven days. Children and families can take part in schools, libraries, their homes, their communities and in well-known venues across the city. Read More »
Aakash Odedra Company and The Spark Arts for Children come together with the British Dyslexia Association to create a new work for young audiences
Posted: Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:00
We are proud to announce our collaboration with Aakash Odedra Company in the creation of a new work for children and their families. Little Murmur is based on the true story of a child's struggle with letters and words. Read More »
Adel Al-Salloum will leave The Spark after nearly a decade
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:36
After nine festivals and nearly a decade Adel Al-Salloum will be leaving The Spark on 29 October to take up a new post at UNBOXED2022. Adel was appointed as Director of The Spark Arts for Children in January 2012. Read More »
Helping to shine the spotlight
Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:09
Kim Salt has joined The Spark Arts for Children as communications manager. Her main role will be to promote the annual festival and showcase the extraordinary work delivered week in, week out by the talented team and partners. Read More »
Among Ideal Friends Funding Success 2018
Posted: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:28
The Spark Arts for Children is delighted to announce our successful funding bid to expand Among Ideal Friends, a collaboration with five library services in the East Midlands- Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. It will create and tour high quality, family theatre performances and workshop activities, inspired by books and stories for children aged 5 to 11 years. With this funding we can provide and produce more fantastic shows like Sylvia South and the Word Catcher which toured in 2017 as part of the programme. Read More »