I was born a miners son with a voice too loud for the valleys and a hunger that frightened me. Unmasking Burton is my reckoning. Not the legend, not the films, not the voice you think you know but the man beneath it. A boy who escaped through poetry, who conquered stages, who loved fiercely and drank harder, and who never quite outran himself. Through memory, verse, and sharp humour, I lay bare ambition, class, fame, and failure. This is not a tribute. It is a confession. And for once, I am speaking plainly.

A one man show set around the life of Richard Burton and what he left behind to become the global Hollywood legend that he was. From the valleys of South Wales to the hills of Hollywood and back again. Witness how Burton comes to terms with mistakes that he has been trying to run from his entire life.

A brand-new jukebox musical (by Connor Chamberlain, Meg Thomas and LJ Bennion) bursting with pop anthems and throwbacks you know and love. A group of university best friends, now scattered across cities, careers, and carefully curated Instagram lives reunite for one unforgettable birthday weekend. What begins as nostalgic celebration spirals into chaos as old flames flicker, rivalries reignite, and dreams collide with reality. Amid awkward reunions, drunken dance floors, and late-night heart-to-hearts, each must face the question: who am I now that Im supposed to have it all figured out? Hilarious and heartfelt, Quarter Life Crisis captures the messy magic between being young and being grown. Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Gavi wants to motivate the people of Stapleford, so he starts a motivational group in his garage, armed with daily mantras, goal-setting, and far too much Spandau Ballet. The catch? The only attendees are his Co-op colleagues, Dawn and Jen, a mother and daughter who bicker like it's their full-time job. What begins as awkward exercises quickly spirals into tension, resentment, and bitter truths nobody expected to face. Darkly funny and uncomfortably honest, this play exposes the messy realities of family, mental health, and the ways trying to motivate others can reveal just how fragile and cruel we can be. Written by Katie Redford Intimacy Coordination by Parke Fech Special thanks to Joshua Van Der Sleen Presented by third year BA Acting Students: Ieuan Daily, Rosie Douglas and Lina Salata Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

2 Hikers. One Cafe. No Way Out. Todays Special is serving home-made burgers with a side of murder, and a hint of something personal. When two students grab their walking boots, they embark on a journey far beyond what they predicted, one that will be their last. A dingy caf, a shady waitress, and a rucksack opening a deeper story, theyll find themselves wishing they had in fact stayed on the road, and kept the hunger wanting more. Todays Special is a new piece of theatre, one you will want to savour. Written and directed by Grace Cadby Promotional image photography by Fenix Cardwell. You can find more of their work on Instagram, @knotty goblin photos Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Commencing: a beautiful mess about giving unexpected things a chance. Kelli's hopeful for a blind date, only to be disappointed when it turns out her date, Arlin, is a woman- which wouldn't be an issue... If Kelli wasn't straight. Instead of a candlelit dinner, the night dissolves into a witty, alcohol-fuelled dissection of gay and straight culture, stereotypes, and the misunderstandings between them. What begins as frustration becomes something funnier, messier, and more honest. Through thirsty confessions, humour and desperation, both characters discover that even in disappointment, people can still be charming- and that beginnings often arrive disguised as mistakes. Written by Jane Shepard Image by Meg Funtek Presented and performed by Ash Bleasdale & Rennie Singh Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Orbital Descending follows the story of 6 astronauts circling the Earth 16 times over the span of a day, witnessing the beauty and tragedy Earth has to offer. The second installment adapted from Samantha Harvey's 'Orbital', this is a physical manifestation of the beauty of her written word. Devised by second year drama students and written by Chloe Lloyd and Esme Knight, the novel has been reimagined and brought to life for the stage. Isolated and forced to reflect on their lives, the piece examines the complexity and vulnerability of mankind, through striking visuals and stunning physical theatre. Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

How far are you willing to go to save someone you love? Morals are put to the test following Isaacs return to his rural childhood home where he meets Autumn, his estranged daughter. When family and folklore become intertwined, tensions rise, uprooting past trauma and forcing deep rooted cracks in relationships to surface. With three nights left until Autumn's birthday, theres one decision left to be made, and the growing desperation of a family on the brink of destruction driving them to do the unthinkable; who, if anyone, will make it out alive? By Rob Drummond Presented by third year BA Drama Students Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

5 women in New York City, who all happen to be called Betty. Other than their name, they share a common feeling of dissatisfaction with the life they are expected to lead. An impulsive decision to stage their own theatrical piece becomes the perfect flashpoint for confrontation and connection. As they navigate their own identity, love, anger and ambition, their lives collide in unexpected and darkly comic ways. By Jen Silverman Presented by Phoebe Gethin, Mollie Dunning, Lucie Coles, Amira Tonini and Elspeth Steele Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

What would you do if your friend spent 200,000 on a white painting on white paper on white canvas? Join Serge, Marc and Yvan as they reconcile the value of art, their relationships and decide whether or not its all s★★★. By Yasmina Reza Presented by Third Year BA Drama Students Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

As nightclubs close, where is left to dance? Lets examine nightlifes rituals together and see where the night takes us... Expect dancing, music, clowning... and to be part of the party! 7or8 Theatre wants you to come OUT OUT! Kirra and Charlie love clubbing, but with Nightclubs facing extinction by 2030 is the death of the discotheque inevitable? Were looking into why nightlife is so important to us, delving into its role as a spiritual ritual in our modern lives. Audience reviews: Fab writing brilliant physicality and musicality So original and engaging incredible energy Recommended 14+ Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Are you on the lookout for exciting new work written by the future voices of our world? 'Going Solo' is a mini-festival of short solo plays, written, directed and performed by Bath Spa University's third-year drama students. Experience the joy, angst, self-reflection, love and tragedy of unforgettable characters. Fresh stories from emerging playwrights, staged by emerging directors. A recent, riveting group of aspiring artists take the spotlight--from the page to the stage Recommended 15+. Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Featuring a selection of Bath Spa University BA and MA dance students and graduates, as well as BSU associates, BREAKTHROUGHpromises to be an exciting afternoon of live and digital dance pieces. This event celebrates the breadth of talent and creativity emerging from dance at BSU. This event will feature the following works: Where Was I Going With This Again? Your late twenties are weird, right? Im old enough to start a family, but Im still googling how long to boil an egg for. Add combined type ADHD and I forget to even set the water boiling. Oh, eggs, need those too. If Im going to the shops, I should shower. If I shower, I should work out. Did I save that beginner Pilates video? I hate being a beginner. Im tired. Oh.. youre still here. Where was I going with this? Join the effervescent and enigmatic Lucy for a madcap dance theatre performance packed with laughter, chatter, chaos, and just a smidgen of existential dread. Presented by Lucy Abreu / Irregular Actions She who Hums, She who Stands A dance film exploring womens deep, instinctual connection to water and trees - two life giving forces that mirror the feminine experiences of strength, flow, rooting, and belonging. The film speaks of what it means to feel rooted, to rewild, and to return to an ancestral sense of belonging to the earth. Blending movement with cinematic imagery, poetry, and immersive sound, the work offers an experience - one that feels grounding yet expansive, reflective yet alive. Where modern life has distanced us from these natural connections, the piece encourages reflection, grounding, and reconnection - feeling moved by a quiet recognition of what we have lost and what still hums beneath the surface. Created in collaboration with local creatives, this work is a celebration of the body as a landscape and the act of remembering as rooting. It asks: What does it mean to return? What might happen when we do? Presented by Daughters of Reclamation S-t-ofa A short dance film where a woman stuck with sofa, struggles to comprehend where she is and why. Presented byJustin Jaynea Barber Lovely Beautiful Sunshine Boy A queer autobiographical dance solo diving into the ways our childhood dreams shape the way we move through and relate to the adult world. Inspired by his obsession with The Little Mermaid, Reuben Woodall traces the parallels between fairytale fiction and lived experience, the tension between play and performance to uncover deeper authenticity. The work asks how early imagination formulates our understanding of identity, desire and belonging. What is sacrificed, forgotten or sustained in pursuit of becoming ""part of that world""? SOMNAMBULANT PART 2 Promotional image photography by Hermione MacNab and Jack Butler Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

OPEN GROUND is a curated scratch night hosted by Baths Creative Playground. An evening of performance work that is still forming and ready to be tested in front of a live audience. OPEN GROUND welcomes emerging and established artists, as well as independent and collective makers, to present Dance, Theatre, Comedy, Spoken Word, and more. Come as a witness - scratch events depend on thoughtful audiences! Baths Creative Playground is an interdisciplinary creative hub supporting collaborative and performance-led practices in Bath. It nurtures the artistic community through a weekly workshop for anyone curious about exploring physicality, storytelling, improvisation and collaboration. Hosted by Bath's Creative Playground Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Orbital is a novel by Samatha Harvey, adapted for stage by the company, written by Evie Williams. This first installment follows the introspective thoughts of a group of astronauts circling the earth on a space station, as they reflect of the futility and beauty of life in its most minimalist and maximalist forms. Inspired by Harveys poetic writing, the company has devised a piece that centres around love, loss and the passion for evolution that motivates humanity; considering the meaning of life on earth whist 400 kilometres away. Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Join us in the University Theatre to enjoy your final meal. Second-year drama students present Death Row Gourmet, a play that uncovers the politics of capital punishment in America through multi-media and a dash of salty language. A celebrity chef, Rupert Brayer, puts his cooking skills to the test in his new and upcoming TV show, Death Row Gourmet, creating memorable final meals for inmates on death row. The arrogant chef is challenged by condemned inmate Marla, whose claim of innocence disrupts his perspectives and prompts him to question the morality of the judicial system. Can the truth be discovered in time? Written by Silva Semerciyan Presented by second year BA Drama Students Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Welcome to Third Space 2026 This annual festival honours the visionary artistry of our graduating BA Dance students at Bath Spa University. For three days, we invite you to step into a realm shaped by imagination a place where ideas take flight through a range of newly created choreographic works. Each performance opens a doorway into a new world, crafted with courage, curiosity and a deep belief in the power of the arts to shift how we see and feel. This years programme includes solo and collaborative ventures, digital work and a newly commissioned choreography by Orla Harding. We hope these performances spark your imagination and deepen your appreciation for the power of dance to transform, question and inspire. FOR THE PROGRAMME: For full event details, programming, access and content notes, please visitwww.sparkfest.co.uk [//www.sparkfest.co.uk] FOR THE ONLINE LISTING: Full details of this event will be available soon. Please follow us on socials for regular updates, or check back here soon - Instagram @SparkFest Bath

Learn to fight for stage and screen with fight director and BADC senior instructor Kiel OShea. In this workshop you will learn the basics of unarmed combat, focusing on how to stay safe when working with a partner, and how reaction, intention, and strong character choices heighten the stakes in a fight scene. Youll learn techniques including slaps, strikes, grapples and holds, before being challenged to perform them in a phrase of choreography. Participants will have the opportunity to film their rehearsals, should they wish. Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations. STAGE 1 Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup atsparkfest.co.uk. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/] Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks. [https://www.sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks]

Bath Spa University (BSU) is officially Open for Business and to celebrate this, will be hosting its inaugural business showcase at our Newton Park campus on the 3 June. Join us to find out how BSU can work with you to address the challenges your business is facing and learn more about upcoming opportunities, now and in the future. The showcase will consist of a networking breakfast, keynote presentations, case study sessions, guided facility tours, and an evening networking reception. During this event youll have the opportunity to: Find out from businesses of all sizes about the benefits of working with Bath Spa University and the impact the collaboration has had on their day-to-day operations Learn how to develop future talent while gaining real value in return by offering placements or internships to our students Discover what innovative projects BSU are currently working on, and find out where there is opportunity to get involved with these Attend talks from industry experts about subjects such as supporting human transformation, growing a creative business and getting research projects off the ground Meet members of the BSU community who are embedding innovation and professional creativity into their practice and find out about opportunities to collaborate Tour our specialist facilities from industry-standard TV, audio and post-production facilities to podcast studios to ultramodern conference and meeting spaces The Showcase promotes the Universitys key strengths in a day which is designed to develop real connections and meaningful conversations especially among the local and everyday economy. Youll also have plenty of chances to network with likeminded businesses throughout the day. Showcase Schedule 8am: Breakfast and networking 9:30am: Keynote speaker and morning talks 12:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm: Afternoon talks 5:30pm: Drinks Reception 7pm: End of Showcase Get in touch Please get in touch with us via [email protected] you have any questions about our event.