SPARKFEST REVIEWS
JAZZ NIGHT WITH BSU TUTORS
10th May 8pm
"As the first song plays, the audience receive an instant feeling of class and warmth; as if you’re dining at the Ritz on a summer’s evening"
THE FORGOTTEN BLITZ
11th May 4pm
"All in all a lovely project that brings real-life memories from Bath residents of yester year told by some of it’s newest Bath City custodians"
VOLPONE
23rd May 8pm
The cast offered strong performances all round, but the highlights were certainly Volpone and his man servant.
CELL BLOCK WHAT THE ****
11th May 8pm
"A very nice touch. Cell Block What The **** is well worth the watch, especially if you are unaware of the millennial plight"
A CLOWN NAMED CURLY
12th May 4pm
"Frank Hussey’s incredible charming and tender one-man show in SparkFest is a little gem and provided many beautiful moments for children and adults alike. A MUST SEE! "
TAKING IN THE VIEW
12th May 6pm
"Taking in the View is an endearing snapshot of a struggle between two people thrown together"
AFTER PARTY
12th May 8pm
"A tender, beautiful story of young love and growing up with the cards that life has dealt you."
MEDEA
13th May 8pm
"Dancing on the building blocks to an interesting and certainly thought-provoking piece, the university theatre performance impressed and exceeded expectations."
GOODBYE CHARLIE STARR
13th May 7.30pm
"Markedly Avril Tricker delivers a solid and genuine portrayal of Charlie Starr."
PAINTING BY NUMBERS
14th May 6pm
The script is fast paced, frantic and gets to the point, so much so, I had to research whether the play already existed; it does not, do not miss it!
THE SUN
15th May 6pm
"All in all an interesting play that feels so relevant to the dramatic changes that are to come in our own environment!"
I'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE
15th May 8pm
"I laughed a lot and I could completely associate with Finlay and his Muses. I would thoroughly recommend this and could be a treatment on the NHS."
MOVING EXHIBITION
16th -17th May 1.30pm-4.30pm
"This fusion between the young and the old is a beautiful example of young creative can be inspired by the relics of the past. Go See It – you won’t be disappointed."
INSIGHT
18th May 2:30pm
A beautiful afternoon watching an eclectic mix of live dance and film
THE RUSSIAN SLEEP EXPERIMENT
18th May 6pm
The cast of five actors all offered strong performances, creating a tone that was uncomfortable for the audience and engaging.
REVOLT.SHE SAID.REVOLT AGAIN.
18th May 8pm
“compelling, with beautiful language that was funny, playful and subverts your expectations”
CULHWCH & OLWEN
19th May 6pm
Forty-five minutes flew by, with strong energy from the cast who moved through the story quickly, getting straight to each point.
TIGHTROPE
19th May 8pm
Tightrope is an excellent production which could (and should) be performed anywhere. Go see it!
GOT A LIGHT ?
20th May 8pm
A simply brilliant piece that I’m glad I took the time to watch.
RADIANT VERMIN
22nd May 6pm
Fun, open, confident, at times deliciously frantic, and at times tearfully heart-warming. Get lost in fantasy, question your humanity, bathe in the realms of Ridley… Go and see it!
LOVE TO HATE YOU
23rd May 6pm
Though decorated with love, the pillow had more than this pair. This is not another love story, they were together but they were better off apart.
SCREEN DANCE SPARK
26th May 2pm
A thought provoking and interesting 30mins spent on a Sunday afternoon
AND THEN THEY DIED
27th May 4pm
This semi-improvised piece had plenty of light and shade and made me laugh and ponder in equal measure.
PURELY PLATONIC
27th May 8pm
More petty drama than a pair of drag queens fighting over top billing!
THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS
30th May 7.15pm
The devises used to tell this tale were simple, effective and brought a smile onto my face with the sheer inventiveness of it all
LA REVOLUTION EST MAINTENANT
1st June 6pm
The ensemble’s energy and commitment is so infectious that you cannot help but get swept up and whisked away by this madcap satirical look at the world we live in.
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BLAST!
2nd June 6pm
Blast provided a platform for these three companies to showcase what will inevitably 5 Star shows
GIG NIGHT
5th June 8pm
A great night for an introduction to what the Bath music scene has to offer.
CREATIVE MUSIC TECH DEGREE SHOW
5th June 7pm
A rare glimpse into the creatives behind the music for games , tv and a lot more besides
SCENIC SHAKESPEARE
5th June
The pieces I caught on this whistle stop tour were delivered with a youthful and honest energy and for any fan of the Bard this would be a great opportunity to hear his immortal words float out over the beautiful surrounds of Newton Park.
BE MY BABY
6th June 6pm
A talented cast make their characters shine, knowing when to raise the stakes and (more importantly) hold back
SPARKFEST SHORT FILMS
9th June 6pm
Kobudai
Kobudai is a brave film; utilising an all-female cast, set on a remote island that worships an ocean deity with every member hoping to be sacrificed to him, there’s a lot to admire about this fantasy-infused short film
Walkman
An ambling reflection on loss and summer bliss, Walkman gives a fresh take on the age-old story of loss, death, grief and remembrance.
Guilty
*COMING SOON*
PROVIDENCE
15th June 7.30pm
*COMING SOON*
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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
13th June 7.30pm
A relevant and haunting look at the state our world is in, This Changes Everything packs a punch,