WE ARE REBEL SPARKS-THEATRE THAT BURNS BRIGHT

About us

We are a Nottingham-based company (Formerly The Gramophones) making theatre that lights up our audiences, fans the flames of change and sparks connection. Our shows burn the rulebook by centering female and non-binary characters and setting fire to audience expectations.

Our work is ambitious - made for, by and with communities. We support everyone to join the campfire by breaking down barriers, giving a loudhailer to unheard voices and making the world a little bit brighter.

Our Work

We are Curve Resident Associates, supported by their team to make work and programmed there regularly. We have previously been nominated for a Sustainable Theatre Award, a Scenesaver Award and a Fantastic for Families Award.

Our shows have toured the length and breadth of the country; literally from Lands End to John O’Groats. We have been commissioned to make shows by Curve, Arts Depot, and Lakeside Arts and Creative Arts East.

Visit our past shows page to see more about the shows we’ve made- here!

Our values:

  • Everything we do is underpinned with kindness and generosity.

  • We are ambitious - we are constantly seeking new challenges, forms and scales of work. 

  • We are dynamic - we respond to the now and are constantly evolving.

  • We work collaboratively to empower and support female, gender non-conforming and trans artists to do their best work.

  • We challenge and surprise audiences with wonder, humour, joy, playfulness and a bunch of personality.

  • We communicate with transparency and clarity. 

Meet the team