The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album “Blind Sighted Faith” was released in 2012 following which they have released a further 6 albums/EP’s. The Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having toured extensively in USA, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford and Sons and Elbow on UK tours. They are passionate and prolific singer-song writers having written material for joint collaborations as well as other high profile up and coming artists.

Join us for an evening of academic insight and humour as PhD researchers from the University of Bath and University of Bristol take the stage to share their research with a twistthrough wit, humour, and their unique personalities. After working with an experienced comedy writer and speaking coach, Chris Head [https://www.chrishead.com/], each researcher will have up to 6 minutes and just a microphone to break down complex ideas, making them accessible and entertaining. It's science, its scholarship, and its funproof that you can be both brilliant and funny at the same time! This event is part of the Doctoral Colleges Festival of Ideas and wider Research Culture Month [https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/doctoral-research-culture-month/], a chance to recognise the incredible contribution of young researchers so come and join as these talented researchers bring their work to life in ways you've never seen before. Dont miss out on a night of knowledge, laughter, and a fresh perspective on the world of academia

Comedy magic show for 4 to 6 years old ! See the funniest magic show on earth with the Great Jaydini.

DR BLACK IS DEAD - the killer is still at large Detective Stannard - the globally renowned magician detective - has been brought in to lead the investigation. In what has been called the case of the century, the public are invited to experience the Magical Murder Mystery. Do you have what it takes to solve Dr Blacks murder, or will you end up a suspect yourself? Blurring the lines between magic and immersive theatre, prepare for the worlds first whodunnit-howdidtheydoit!

What are you willing to do to become a legend? A porn actor performing his last record-breaking movie: a sex marathon with 100 women. The story is set in the waiting room where the actresses are waiting to perform, we find that the film they are shooting is actually a snuff: the actor decided to kill himself during the performance. The atmosphere shifts quickly from being sexy to an electrifying and thrilling situation. The women on stage are waiting for their turn with persistent anxiety that leads to tight dialogue. At the beginning they are just numbers, but with the progress of the drama they confront their lives discussing sex, love and family and, in reality, they will realize that they show themselves for who they are not. Thus, the actors of this show will bring out an obsessively hidden morality: a wrong choice can change an entire life, since only a single instant destroys the lives of all of them. Shocked audiences from around the world! From the award-winning playwright Alessandro Onorato, staged by the Milanese group Underluminal this classic-on-the-making has shocked audiences in Italy, Croatia, England, Estonia and Scotland, and has always been highlighted by critics as a real one-off. Sick and Twisted Mumble Theatre An undeniable frisson of eroticism Marbles Mag A dark look at the seedy underside of an exploitative industry Voice Magazine This unluckily comedy is very funny UK Theatre Network A shallow tale of exploitation and abuse Theatre Bubble Immersive, provocative, and captivating - Sourcreamanddill.ee Acting was committed and powerful - Britishtheatre.com "Fascinating and insightful to watch" - Broadwaybaby Probably a cult waiting to happen The Scotsman

An evening of musical performance featuring students from BSU Creative Music Technology course. Expect extended sonics and genre bending as we present a glimpse into the future of live electronic performance. Created and presented by Students of Creative Music Technology Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

Fun + filthy poems from someone who knows what theyre doing. If there were any justice hed be Poet Laureate, or King. After selling out shows across the country with JOY!, Luke Wright is back with a sticky-floored celebration of the ordinary. Here the poet conjures up a world of Tuesday lunchtimes and small town boozers in poems that burst with inventive language. Forget your best life come and live your worst. These are the kind of poems you can get drunk to, full of audacious rhymes, insane sonic trickery, and big-hearted storytelling. Expect loads of laughs, a few more coins in the swear jar, and a sore head in the morning.

Comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices. Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and bestselling book.

It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. A tale to curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart .This adaptation by Thomas Baxter sets out to be as close as possible to Mary Shelly 's original book, we will journey to some of the most famous scenes of the novel, witness the realisation of Victor Frankenstein as the creature he has created turns from his insatiable dream to a terror that will haunt him forever. Created by Thomas Baxter. Presented by Thomas Baxter and Josh Moore Company: Pretender Productions Recommended 14+ (flashing lights, graphic imagery, mentions of death) Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

Chimes presents the best of local talent! Expect everything from spoken word to theatre to music and so much more! This will be a night of celebration for performance artists of all kinds so come along, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. May contain swearing and adult themes such as sexuality, self harm/suicide Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

Suzi MacGregor is a Bristol-based vocalist & multi-instrumentalist with a knack for classic songcraft, imbuing her music with a sense of timelessness. She blends the ambitious folk melodies of Laurel Canyon with a more modern pop sensibility, spaciously delivered with gospel-infused grooves. This evening she will be joined by her band, and The Actors' Choir from BSU where she is a Teaching Fellow in Singing. Expect an evening full of soulful music - songs that are full of stories and places, quiet corners and elegant fury. Suzis debut album Peregrina is due later this year on Bristol's DIY alt/folk label Cuculi Records. By Suzi MacGregor, BSU Teaching Fellow Featuring the Actors' Choir Photo by James Koch (The Gallimaufry) Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

A curated evening celebrating the highly original creative and technical work of the final year BA (Hons) Creative Music Technology Students at Bathspa University. Expect a diverse range of produced music, sound and composition, alongside multimedia screenings and small-scale installations. Audio post production for film, game sound and sonic performance. Created and presented by Third Year Creative Music Technology Students Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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 Tom, Matt & Louie for a night of explosive Jazz, Funk & Rock as they bring a mix of high-energy hits, deep grooves, and blazing solos! The night will open with Louies rich vocals, who will be taking a step into the rock genre after departing from his classical background. Next up is Matt who is doing a whistle stop tour of many genres with a heavy drum focus. He will be exploring the ideas of fast funk fusion with a blend of rock and alternative metal. Tom is finishing the night off with a blend of Jazz and Funk accompanied by a horn section to create an undeniably funky sound. Presented by Music students at Bath Spa University Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

We are three female artists embracing our own sound and expressing our own identity through the music that we sing. With a tipple in hand, lounge on a bean bag and immerse yourself in an intimate session of acoustic covers and original compositions. Presented by Music students at Bath Spa University Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2025running from 12 May to 14 June. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.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]

Viola da gamba player Sarah Small is cycle touring her programme Good Again? over 4000km around the UK, demonstrating a slower and greener way to reach audiences. Centred around the piece Good Againe by Tobias Hume, she is joined for this performance by Jonathan Rees. Together they present a nature inspired programme for viola da gamba duo, showcasing the beauty and expressivity of these instruments, intertwined with tales from the road.

Have you ever wondered how a song is born? Theres a magic to it that remains mysterious even to the most experienced songwriter. In Exploring Songwriting, singer-songwriter Phil Cooper presents an evening/afternoon of live music and spoken word, exploring the art of songwriting. Through stories and examples he explains how a song can come into existence within a matter of minutes, and how some songs can take years to perfect. He demonstrates some of his own approaches and methods, in an accessible, interesting and entertaining manner. If youre fascinated by music theres loads here for you, regardless of whether you write music yourself.

Step into the bass bunker and roll back the years for a night of pure jungle pressure and drum & bass heat all for a powerful cause.

Gene Loves Jezebel embark on their 40th Anniversary UK Tour! Even bigger than last years, when the band released Dance Underwater, their first studio album of new material in 15 years via Plastichead. Fans can expect to hear all the classic GLJ songs plus a few from the critically acclaimed new album too! Last tour they wowed audiences both sides of the continent and live, they are seriously on fire, so make a date with destiny and be part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations!

Rosie Jones: Work in Progress Join Rosie Jones, star of Taskmaster UK, as she road-tests new material ahead of her upcoming tour. As seen on Live At The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg and Out of Order. 'Seldom can an hour in a prick's company have been more enjoyable - Guardian Her jokes are beautifully crafted with no beat wasted and punchlines that take you by surprise - iTalkTelly Marjolein Robertson: Lein (Work in Progress) Her last two sold-out, award-nominated Edinburgh Fringe shows explored the mind and body - and then Marjolein died. Now shes back, and exploring the soul. Shetlander Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBCs New Comedy Awards, and expertly weaves stand-up and folklore to share her own personal stories. Phenomenal ★★★★★ (List) Spellbinding ★★★★★ (One4Review) A fine mix of surreal storytelling whimsy, winsome silliness and scatological filth ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks) This event is presented by Off The Kerb This event is 14+ only

Dont miss out on this night of live music from Turn Tables, Resident & DJ 50Threefunk covers, indie rock & DnB collide for one epic night under one roof!