Chiara Sparkes | Brennan Artists

Sisters Ellie and Sarah Stewart were as different as sunshine an’ rain. One ran away the first chance she got, the other insisted on stayin’. Tragedy brings them back home and back to each other. Rooted in the town of Paisley, with an original folk-pop score, Thread is a story about family, community and finding your place in the world when everything you know is turned on its head.

Thread has a limited run from 24 May 2022 — 28 May 2022 at Renfrew Town Hall.

BAA’s Julia Murray and Chiara Sparkes join the cast of Robin Hood at Lanternhouse, Cumbernauld. Robin Hood will run Wed 1 – Tue 28 December. More information and tickets can be found, here.

‘There’s something strange in Robin’s neighbourhood. Freaky storms, eerie events and bizarre bureaucrats keep getting in the way of the perfect school holiday for Robin and her gang. But one mysterious new arrival in their forest hideout might just turn things around. Full of synth-sational music, twists, turns and extra-terrestrial encounters, this Robin Hood is a fresh new take on the classic tale of freedom, friendship and rebellion. An out-of-this-world Christmas show that you don’t want to miss!’

Cora Bissett and David Greig’s life-affirming, song-filled Scottish drama, Glasgow Girls goes on tour in 2019, and features two Brennan Artists – Chiara Sparkes and Stephanie McGregor.

The show is based on the true story of seven feisty teenagers, whose lives change forever when their school friend and her asylum-seeking family are forcibly taken from their home to be deported. The young women are galvanised to take a stand and fight for the life of their friend and, ultimately, for the rights of all children of asylum-seekers.

Winter is magical and mysterious. There are secrets in the snow. But when Gerda’s best friend Kai goes missing, she must face her fears and embark on an epic quest to find him.

With the help of an unlikely band of companions, Gerda travels to the Kingdom of Ice to confront the Snow Queen and rescue her friend. But things aren’t always what they seem…

From the writing team behind Little Red and the Wolf and the creative team behind last year’s A Christmas Carol, comes a seasonal adventure for the entire family. With an epic original score, spellbinding storytelling, and more than a pinch of Christmas magic, this thrilling reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable promises to be a fairy-tale you won’t want to miss this Christmas.

By Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie
From the original by Hans Christian Andersen
Directed by Andrew Panton

Brennan Artists Chiara Sparkes and Barry Hunter have just started their run in The Yellow on the Broom at Dundee Rep, which shows until 22nd September, then tours for one weekend at the MacRobert Arts Centre from Wednesday 26th September.

Adapted from Betsy Whyte’s beloved autobiography, The Yellow on the Broom is a heartfelt, funny, and rich account of human endeavour. Filled with music, song, and an array of vibrant characters, Bessie’s story both passionately tells of her life and vividly portrays the prejudice faced by Travellers.

Directed by Andrew Panton (Passing Places, August: Osage County, Love Song), The Yellow on the Broom kick-starts his second season as Dundee Rep’s Artistic Director.

Meet the Slumber Sisters, featuring Chiara Sparkes. An all-singing trio whose job it is to monitor our dreams and ensure that our night-time wanderings remain healthy and safe. Armed with an infinite supply of remedies, they arrive to create dreams that will help us through difficult times.

Eddie soon catches their attention. She might be quiet and reserved by day but at night Eddie’s dreams are increasingly wild, chaotic and sometimes terrifying. It’s been like this ever since her gran died. As Eddie’s grief comes out in force at night, the Slumber Sisters decide it’s time to intervene.

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