Bright Sparks Theatre Arts Company @bstacleeds
We make theatre with adults with learning disabilities. brightsparkstheatre.com Leeds UK Joined June 2018-
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Tickets selling fast for our Christmas show "The Paradise Club" so book now! @LeedsPlayhouse @AspireCBS @Leep1_Leeds @ThroughTheMaze #abilitiesnotdisabilities 👉brightsparkstheatre.com/what-s-going-on
After a run of sell out shows @bstacleeds are back at it! The group are rehearsing for the return of "The Paradise Club", their feel-good Christmas comedy on the fantastic stages of @LeedsPlayhouse Book your tickets before they're gone: leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/the-para…
Bravo! Another spectacular show in the bag for @bstacleeds and Emporium Curioso. Well done to all involved in this stunning, spooky show. #InclusiveArts #AbilitiesNotDisabilities #EmporiumCurioso
Our new original show for 2024 'Emporium Curioso' is coming to Leeds Playhouse 15th/16th October. Find out more and book your tickets here: leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/emporium… @LeedsPlayhouse @AspireCBS @Leep1_Leeds #abilitiesnotdisabilities
"Real Friends" was an interactive show from the minds of @bstacleeds and @Leep1_Leeds. The show toured local primary schools and explored Hate/Mate crime with engaging dramatics and thought provoking discussions. Check out: brightsparkstheatre.com/about-us/timel… #NationalHCAW #WeStandTogether
Sheets across the streets @bstacleeds performed at @LeedsPlayhouse Great show by all the actors .A play all about the history of Leeds and the quarry hill flats .@AspireCBS
Beautiful Octopus Club - last two days! Today Weds, a new play from Bright Sparks Theatre Company @bstacleeds 1.30 & 7.30 Tomorow Thurs 27, Tea & Cake Rave 11-1 Come & dance, DJ and have cake! leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/beautifu… @21Co_sunsmile @PeopleMatterLds @leedsautismAIM @ThroughTheMaze
We’re hoisting our #SheetsAcrossTheStreets on Wednesday as we welcome the brilliant Bright Sparks Theatre Co @bstacleeds. Their cast of adults with learning disabilities will explore friendship, love & loss through song, dance & drama. ⏰ 1.30pm & 7.30pm 📍 Bramall Rock Void PWYC
Thanks to @bstacleeds for coming along to present the culture award to the @LEEDS_2023 @AspireCBS performers for taking part in The awaking .#LearningDisabilityWeek2023 .
Our new play is called "Where The Magic Happens." Young Master Matthew is leaving home to seek his fortune. His sister, Lady Bernadette, is staying home to help the fairies save the woods. A fantastical epic tale! Please reserve your seats in advance. tinyurl.com/ye254zcf
Do you believe in fairies? We do. Reserve your seats here: brightsparkstheatre.com/where-the-magi…
It's been a brilliant year. @TNLComFund has helped us create some amazing original theatre, with people from the learning disabled community in Leeds. Here's to much more in 2023! Thanks for playing. @AspireCBS @Leep1_Leeds #abilitiesnotdisabilities
We've been challenged, moved and confronted by the twisting tale of The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes. Tonight, we bid farewell as @Back2BackTheatr take a bow on their amazing run here at Leeds Playhouse and their UK tour 👋 📸 Zan Wimberly
Rehearsals today with @bstacleeds working on an amazing play Sheets across the Streets . Please come and support these amazing talented people . @AspireCBS .
It was lovely to see so many of you at our live Customer Awards event. Thanks to everyone who supported this including Vera Media, @bstacleeds, Megan & Chris (singing) and, of course, the King - Elvis #LeedsLDWeek.
Hillside @AspireCBS had a great session as always with @bstacleeds today and also thanks for the lovely lunch
Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/Cb8WUSKs-J7/…

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