Description:
Spark is a two-week annual summer festival of performing and visual arts for children up to 13 years, at venues in Leicester and Leicestershire. The programme presents a variety of work, from puppetry to contemporary dance, specially created for children by a range of regional, national and international companies. Events include performances and storytelling trails, as well as puppetry, dance, music, poetry, circus and art. Spark takes place in May and June, attracting around 15,000 people. An At Your School programme also offers shows in schools.